Curls are at the height of fashion at all times: glamorous Hollywood waves, flirty Barbie curls or a stylish mess like Shakira or Julia Roberts.

There are many ways to make curls at home without the services of professional stylists and hairdressers. Now we will take a closer look at them.

How to make curls for long and medium hair

African curls

A hairstyle in the style of a Latin American pop diva looks good on both long and medium hair. This is one of the ways to give your hair visual volume and it will look appropriate both for a walk in the park and when going out.

We will need:

• Wet hair;
• Good wide elastic band;
• Several thin hair ribbons;
• Shower cap.

Step-by-step instructions (easy method):

1. Before going to bed, rinse your hair - this is necessary for curling.
2. Gather your curls into a tight ponytail at the top of your head and divide them into several sections. The smaller the strands, the smaller the curls will come out.
3. Then make a bun on your head from braids by weaving ribbons into them.
4. Secure it well with bobby pins and put on a hat.
5. In the morning, unravel and spray with varnish or mousse. Enjoy the effect!

A similar hairstyle can be done more complex method using foam. By the way, thanks to it the hairstyle lasts much longer.

Step-by-step instructions (more complex method):

1. You wash your hair and lubricate your wet hair with some kind of fixative.
2. Take many, many hairpins and begin to curl your hair on them in a zigzag motion. The whole secret is that you need to take as small strands as possible, then you will get small curls in the African style.
3. Having completed this action, put on a cap and go to bed.
4. In the morning, unravel your curls. We got a stylish hairstyle with small voluminous curls.
5. Create wet effect with foam. You can win hearts!

What should happen in the end, look at the photo below.

We also bring to your attention a gallery with 5 video lessons on how to curl African curls in various ways.

Hollywood curls

Hollywood curls are another wavy curl option for medium to long hair. A similar coiffure is created large curlers, at least four centimeters in diameter. You can use gentle or thermal curlers. When using the latter, large curls are obtained much faster and last longer.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. Wind curlers onto your hair, starting from the ends. We try to stick to one direction. You can experiment with the length of the curl - it is not at all necessary to curl the curls to the roots; air curls look even more interesting than spiral curls along the entire length of the hair.
2. If you used hot rollers, wait 20 minutes, remove, apply with varnish, foam or mousse;
3. If you used gentle ones, then we go to bed and in the morning we do the same as after thermal ones, or we dry them with a diffuser and remove them after a couple of hours.

But what beauty should turn out in the end is in the photo below.

How to make spiral curls with a straightener (iron) and curling iron

Another common style for creating an evening hairstyle for long or medium curls is corkscrew waves, which got their name from the shape of their spiral curls. There are several ways to make this beauty yourself: you can use a hair iron, Can resort to special spiral curlers or try curling on a curling iron.

Ironing(otherwise known as a straightener) you can not only straighten your hair, but also add volume from the roots or create curls. It is very convenient that this method works even after keratin straightening and does not spoil the structure too much when using special products.

Instructions (and using the iron):

• Take one strand of medium thickness and begin to iron it.
• The main thing is to change the direction of movement, two centimeters to the right, two to the left, so you get chic “corkscrew-spirals”.
• Or we take a strand and twist it very well onto the iron, while during the action there must be a certain force so that the curls cannot simply fall off the iron. Carefully pull through the entire strand, thus removing it from the device.

This is how you get beautiful natural curls at the ends of your hair, as in the photo below.

Braids and curly hair

We simply braid wet hair into braids. After we have done these manipulations, we leave the curls until they dry. This is a good hairstyle for every day to wear at home. If you make a lot of small braids, you will get a large number of small curls, and one or two large braids will become an excellent basis for the formation of heavy curls.

Before using thermal curling methods, you need to strengthen your hair, because the high temperature of the working surface of the devices damages the hair structure and dehydrates it.

Curls on unruly hair

Girls with curly hair are required to style and braid them all the time, otherwise the hairstyle will be sloppy and disheveled. To solve this problem there is several ways:

1. Long hair is much easier to style, and there are more variations of hairstyles. You need to speed up hair growth, then random small waves will be transformed into a stylish hairstyle.
2. Do the styling correctly, do not try to completely straighten or curl the curls, but emphasize the natural boldness of the hairstyle. At night, simply apply a drop of mousse to wet hair and go to bed, in the morning we don’t comb our hair, but straighten our hair with our hands; you can add hairpins or a hoop to it. The result is nice messy curls that are known as “bed curls.”

How to make curls for short hair

Small curls on bobbins

Our mothers also curled their hair like this before a date. This is probably the most accessible method for girls with short and medium curls, because long hair simply cannot curl beautifully under its own weight.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. We comb clean, damp hair or separate it with our hands, depending on the desired result.
2. Apply a little styling product (mousse, gel, spray).
3. We begin to twist from the back of the head so that the curls are beautifully distributed along the entire length.
4. Hair can be dried with a hairdryer or naturally. Ready!

And here is the final result:

Curling zigzag curls

This is a great universal hairstyle for girls with short, medium and long hair who are not used to spending many hours a day straightening, styling or braiding their hair.

We will need:

• food foil;
• iron;
• comb;
• fixing means;
• hairpins

We wind zigzag curls along instructions:

1. Determine the desired size of the spirals.
2. Wrap strands of the required thickness in foil.
3. Now we heat up the straightener and carefully distribute the curls onto its plate in a zigzag shape.
4. We press with the upper part and wait a minute, in some cases two.
5. Remove the foil, straighten your hair, and the result is perfect zigzags.

We offer step-by-step photo instructions for curling zigzag curls using foil and a straightener:

More possible results:

Products for creating curls

Curling iron

The second well-known way to curl curls is to use a curling iron. With it you can very quickly make curls of various shapes. For this:

1. Heat up the curling iron
2. Trying not to press the strands too hard, we twist the curls onto it.
3. We hold it for 30 seconds to a minute, depending on the thickness of the strands and the condition of the hair.
4. It is very convenient that if the curl is incorrect, you can straighten your hair with a straightener and correct everything without spending a lot of time and effort.

More details on how to do this in the video below.

Straightener (iron)

The most popular and modern way to create curls is to use a straightener. More details in the following video:

Regular elastic band

The trend this season is a casual hairstyle. This effect is very easy to achieve when using a regular rubber band. We moisten the hair and twist it into a bundle, secure it with an elastic band, and wait for it to dry. In this way, perfect careless waves are formed on the hair, fix with hairspray.

Spiral curlers

Recently, sets of curlers with an unusual spiral shape have appeared on the shelves of many stores. The set includes a special hook with which individual strands are selected. We comb wet hair and distribute it into curls of the desired thickness; it is better to make them not very thick. We pick up the strands with a hook and wind them onto a spiral of curlers, leaving them to dry. The result is very neat and beautiful spiral turns.

Photo - Curls with spiral curlers

There is nothing complicated about this, you just need to follow our tips and recommendations:

Useful tips

There is hardly a girl in the world who would not want perfect wavy hair without spending a lot of time and having to go to a beauty salon.

If nature has not blessed you with curly hair, there is many ways to curl them. Of course, this is quite easy to do with a curling iron or curler.

But, if you prefer not to resort to heating your hair and thereby reduce the harmful effects of high temperature, you can use these original methods of curling your hair.

1. How to curl short hair with a headband

· Place the headband on your head.

· Tuck a small section of hair under the headband. Take the next strand of hair and, grabbing the previous strand, wrap them under the headband.

· Repeat until you have curled all the strands around your head.

· You can leave your hair for a while while you get ready or do it before bed and leave it overnight.

· Remove the headband to free your curls.

2. How to curl your hair at home using a sock

· Start twisting a strand of hair onto the sock, starting from the ends to the roots, and at the end, tie the sock into a knot.

· Repeat with the remaining strands.

· Leave for a while (preferably overnight).

· Take off your socks and enjoy your curls.

3. How to curl your hair with sticks (video)

· Part your hair down the middle, tying one side into a ponytail and securing the other side with a bobby pin.

· Twist a ponytail around a stick.

· Then turn the stick and thread it under the elastic band.

· Do the same on the other side.

· To help your hair hold better, place the chopsticks under the ponytail on the opposite side.

· Tie the sticks with rubber bands for extra strength.

· Leave overnight.

· Once you remove the sticks and elastic bands, you can enjoy gorgeous curls.

4. How to properly curl your hair with an iron

· The main thing in this method is to know how to guide the iron.

· Pinch a section of hair at the roots with the iron so that it points downwards.

· Then twist it away from your face as you slowly lower it down.

The more casual the hairstyle looks, the better.

5. How to beautifully curl your hair, emphasizing the waviness

· Divide slightly damp hair into 2-4 strands and twist each strand inward or outward.

· Curl your hair while it dries naturally or with a hair dryer.

· When your hair is dry, fluff your hair.

· This is a simple way in which you can create soft natural waves on the hair.

If you have straight hair, and you want to curl it slightly, twist it as shown and secure the ends in front with a bobby pin or elastic, as if you were making a necklace out of your hair.

6. Curled hair with clips (photo)

You will need:

· Invisible

· Comb

· Spray bottle with water

· Styling product

• Lightly dampen dry hair with water and apply styling product.
• Wrap a section of hair around your fingers, away from your face.
• Secure the curl with a bobby pin.
• Repeat with the remaining strands.

It is best to leave the bobby pins on overnight, and take them off in the morning and untwist the strands.

7. How to curl your hair without a curling iron using a donut

· Cut off the front of the sock and roll the rest into a donut shape.

· Thread your hair into a bun.

· Start wrapping your ponytail around your sock until you have your hair in a bun.

· Secure the end of your hair with bobby pins and leave overnight or for several hours. If you're leaving it overnight, tie the bun higher so it doesn't interfere with your sleep.

· You can also simply roll the entire ponytail into a bun.

In the morning, let your hair down and you're done!

8. How to curl curls using paper towels

· Wash your hair and comb it.

· Cut the paper towels into 5cm strips and curl the strands as if you were using hair rollers. The smaller the strands, the more curls you will have.

· Tie the ends of the towels to help your curl stay in place overnight.

· Go to bed and in the morning you will have beautiful wavy hair.

Here's another way to curl your hair using paper towels.

9. How to curl your hair with a T-shirt

· Choose a styling product.

· Take a short or long sleeve T-shirt.

· After washing your hair, apply styling product to damp (but not wet) hair.

· Use a wide-tooth comb or your hands to detangle your hair.

· Place the T-shirt on a flat surface.

· Tilt your head, bringing your hair down toward the center of your T-shirt.

· Then wrap the bottom of the T-shirt around your head, securing it at the nape of your neck

· Cover and wrap the top of the T-shirt around your head, tying the sleeves at the front.

· Leave for 30 minutes to several hours or overnight.

· When your hair is dry, you will have beautiful wavy curls.

10.How to get beautiful curls

Bonus: How to quickly curl your hair in 5 minutes

First, spray a heat protectant onto dry hair.

Make a “spring” by attaching two bobby pins to either side of the hair tie.

Gather your hair into a ponytail, secure one bobby pin on one side, wrap the elastic around the ponytail several times and secure the second bobby pin.

Use a curling iron to curl small sections of your ponytail.

Remove the bobby pins and free the elastic, and you can enjoy your curls.

Why does hair get frizzy from humidity?

The desire of women to constantly change has led to the emergence of various forms of styling. Among them, a special place is occupied by light waves, which are appropriate in everyday life and on special, special occasions. Who these hairstyles suit and how to do them using various devices (including improvised means) will be discussed in this article.

What they are and who they are suitable for

These are the same curls, only created in a deliberately careless manner. As a hairstyle, they look natural and feminine.

This styling option looks great on long and medium-length hair. But on short hair you can also create soft curls very effectively.

The main thing is to know how to curl wavy curls correctly, what devices you need to use for this, and what styling products you can use to make wavy hair at home.

You shouldn't do light curls before an important event if you don't have practice. The result may not be what you wanted. It’s better to practice creating soft waves on your hair in advance. This way you will be able to get used to the stylers and decide in which direction it is better to wind.

Remember that Thick, long and coarse hair unwinds faster and in this case you should definitely use styling products. But thin hair can be easily made heavier with the help of various hairsprays, foams, etc. Therefore, use them carefully, trying not to overdo the quantity. Read more about products for creating and fixing curls on our website.

Wavy curls suit everyone, the main thing is to curl them correctly and in the right direction.

Curls with a flat iron

Before making a light wave using a straightener, It is worth familiarizing yourself with some rules:

• You can use the iron only on dry hair;
• shaping the hairstyle is done on well-washed hair;
• the wrap goes in the direction from the roots to the hair;
• It’s important to choose the right temperature. For example, for fine hair, medium temperature is sufficient;
• when screwing, do not put too much pressure on the clamp so that unsightly folds do not remain;
• be sure to use thermal protection.

Curls for medium and long hair

1. Separate the temple areas and secure them with a hairpin.
2. Gather the remaining strands into a ponytail, leaving the initial horizontal row at the back of the head.
3. Take a small strand from the back of your head and press it with an iron at a distance of about 2 cm from the roots.
4. Holding the tip of the strand, turn it together with the iron towards the head at 360°C. The end of the strand should point down.
5. In this position, pull the styler down along the entire curl. You should get a neat curl.
6. Separate the next section of hair horizontally and do the same movements, pointing the iron in the opposite direction - away from the head. This way the wavy curls will not merge with each other.
7. In the next row, create root volume. To do this, comb each individual tuft of hair at the root and spray with hairspray.
8. Then twist in the opposite direction from the previous row, holding the strand at the roots.
9. Curl the rest of your hair in this manner. The front bundles are all wound in an upward direction.

What are the features of curling curls for long and medium hair? You will find the preferred curling techniques on our website.

Advice. To create a natural wave in your hair, tilt your head forward and comb the curls thoroughly with your fingers. Spray with varnish. Raise your head, straighten all the curls with your fingers and apply hairspray again.

Using a straightener, you can make curls at home in this way:

1. Twist a small strand into a tight strand and run an iron through it, warming your hair well from the inside.
2. Do the same with the rest of your hair.
3. Smooth out the curls with your fingers and fix with hairspray.

Blow dry

How to make hair wavy with a hair dryer?

You will need:

• 2 large round combs;

Progress:

1. Wash your hair and dry it with a hair dryer in any order until almost dry.
2. Separate a small part of the hair and stretch it using brushing and a hairdryer, as with standard styling.
3. Pick up the same bun again and twist it onto the comb towards the head, all the time drying it with a hairdryer. In this position, leave the brush on the strand while you make the next curl.
4. Curl the next part of the curls in the same way, leaving the comb on it in the form of a large curler.
5. Unwind the previous curl.
6. Repeat with the rest of the curls.

Curls with a curling iron

How to make wavy hair using curlers:

1. Wash your hair and dry it until slightly damp. Apply mousse. If you use hot rollers, your curls should be completely dry.
2. Create curls by starting from the ends. The width of the strand should be slightly less than the length of the styler. Make twists in different directions.
3. Dry the curls curled with curlers with a hairdryer. When using thermostylers, skip this point.
4. Carefully remove the stylers and comb through the curls with your fingers. Do not brush.
5. Fix with varnish.

Attention! Please note that this method is not suitable for those with short hair.

Styling with a bun

A great way for those who have long curls and do not have time for lengthy manipulations with their hair. You can wear a bun at work and get soft, airy curls in the evening.

How to make beautiful waves on your hair using a beam?

1. Twist your curls into a tight rope.
2. Twist it to form a bun and secure with hairpins or hairpins.
3. Leave it on for a few hours, and then just loosen your hair and straighten it all out with your hands.

Braiding

1. Apply mousse or foam to cleanly washed and damp hair.
2. Braid your hair: one or several, depending on the thickness of your hair. The thicker the braid, the softer the wave will be.
3. Wait for the braid to dry (you can leave it overnight).
4. Unravel and style with your fingers without a comb.

This method is also faster. To do this, a braid is braided onto clean, dry hair, which needs to be warmed well with an iron. You can find out what curls from braids look like and who this method of curling is suitable for, on our website.

Cold Wave

Cold wave (aka retro wave) gets its name from the styling method: curling occurs without thermal devices. This hairstyle looks good on short hair, but you can create it for any length.

You will need:

• foam (for a more natural look) or gel (to create an emphasis on curls). Choose styling products that will leave your hair flexible, not stiff;
• hair clips;
• comb with fine teeth.

Progress:

1. Apply the chosen styling product to damp hair and make a side part about 5 cm deep.
2. Starting from the side where there is more hair, comb it well with a comb, directing it towards the face.
3. From the very top, at the roots, place your finger on the parting so that it points towards the face, parallel to the parting.
4. Take a comb and place it parallel to your finger at a distance equal to the depth of the future wave (about 3 cm). Use the comb to move the selected part of the hair towards your finger, forming a wave (crown) upward.
5. Place your finger in place of the comb and comb the remaining curls, thoroughly combing out any irregularities in the area of ​​the finger.
6. Secure the wave with clamps on both sides.
7. Use your finger and comb to create a new wave, remembering to comb the strands well.
8. Pay due attention to the front part; the lines should be clear and beautifully outlined. Be sure to secure the bends of the crown with clamps. Please note that the clamps must be parallel to each other.
9. Continue working until you reach the desired number of crowns.
10. Wrap the tip of your hair in the direction from the face to the crown and form a beautiful curl.
11. Wait until your hair is dry and only then remove the clips.
12. Spray the entire surface of the crowns well with varnish.

Advice. The cold wave can be continued over the entire head, or you can simply curl the back of the hair with curlers.

Curls with a flat iron and foil

The foil strengthens the fixation of the curl, and styling with an iron is more durable.

1. Cut the foil into squares.
2. Take a small strand and curl it into a ring, starting from the tip, towards the head.
3. Wrap the ring in foil, forming a pocket.
4. Warm up the iron for about 2 minutes.
5. Continue forming curls in the same way.
6. Remove the foil only when it has cooled completely.
7. Straighten the finished curls with your hands and fix the hairstyle with hairspray.

There are many ways to create easy waves. If you need to style quickly, then use a hairdryer. And if you don’t even have time for styling, take care of your hair in advance and just make a bun. Well, if you want to work your magic on your hair longer and create a real masterpiece, then a curling iron will help you.

Although, in the pursuit of beauty, all means are good, so experiment, try different methods and choose the one that you like more than others.

Useful videos

How to make your own curls without harming your health.

A method of curling curls “for the lazy.”

Curly girls want to have straight hair, and beauties with straight hair constantly curl their curls. There’s nothing you can do about it - that’s female nature! But it seems to us that the first is still more difficult. Therefore, we have put together several recommendations that will make life easier for curly-haired young ladies (at least a little).

1. When you wash your hair, push your hair back

This way the hair will not get tangled or break. And don't flood your head with shampoo: just a few drops are enough. Keep in mind that too much foam has a negative impact on the structure of curly hair.

2. Use only sulfate-free shampoos

When choosing a new shampoo, make sure that it is sulfate-free: it does not dry out and gently cleanses vulnerable hair and prevents the breakdown of keratin. Good sulfate-free shampoos are sold in beauty salons or professional hairdressing stores (you can try the popular products L'Oreal Professionnel Nature Source De Richesse or Desert Essence Coconut Shampoo). However, you can also find good sulfate-free shampoos from mass-market brands, for example, from Natura brands Siberica and “Granny Agafya’s Recipes.”

L"Oreal Professionnel; Desert Essence; Natura Siberica; “Grandmother Agafya’s Recipes”

3. Replace shampoo with conditioner from time to time

It is believed that under the influence of shampoo, hair begins to dry out. Therefore, conduct an experiment: at least once a week, wash your curls not with shampoo, but with regular conditioner. Its cleansing components are enough to refresh your hair for 1-2 days.

4. Comb your hair with a wide-tooth comb.

A wide-tooth comb is best for taming unruly curls. Get used to combing your curls from the bottom up: start from the ends and gradually move towards the roots. This way you won't get tangles and won't leave half your hair on the comb.

By the way, curls should be combed immediately after washing (although this is usually not recommended) while they are still damp. But if you decide to straighten your hair, then you cannot straighten it with brushing immediately after washing; it is better to first dry it naturally or with a hair dryer with a diffuser.

To create beautiful curls, apply a shaping foam, for example, Siren Waves Tecni.Art L"Oreal Professionnel or Schwarzkopf Osis + Curl Me Soft.

Siren Waves Tecni.Art L"Oreal Professionnel; Schwarzkopf Osis + Curl Me Soft.

5. Find a microfiber towel

Do you want your hair to dry out and turn into bouncy, even curls? Throw out your terry towel and replace it with a microfiber towel! This fabric consists of softer fibers: they will not spoil the natural shape of your curls. It is good if the towel is slightly damp and soft, and not dry and hard.

6. Try the harness technique

A little life hack for curly ladies: after you wash your hair and lightly dry it with a towel, twist the entire volume into small strands (from 4 to 10 throughout the head, depending on the thickness of the hair). Secure the bundles with plastic clips, apply styling product and dry with a hairdryer. Believe me, your curls will be amazing!

7. Have a hair bath

Usually curly hair is dry. So the main care is to intensively and regularly moisturize them. One of the most effective ways is to master a home hair bath and do it at least once a week. You will need conditioner, shower cap, towel and hair dryer.

Apply conditioner to your hair (you can add a few drops of argan, coconut or jojoba oil to it), put on a shower cap, wet a towel and wrap it around your head. Now warm your head with a hairdryer for 30 minutes, then remove the towel, cap and wash your hair. Your hair will become incredibly soft and silky.

8. Look for craftsmen who are proficient in Brick Cutting techniques

There is a special technique for cutting long curly hair - Brick Cutting (translated from English as “brick haircut”). It is quite complex and requires special skill, patience and dexterity. The difficulty is that the stylist must methodically reduce the weight of the strand with the tips of the scissors. To do this, the master pulls back the strand and cuts the hair in a random order, as if laying out brickwork.

After such a haircut, the curls become more neat, manageable, and the hair will finally cease to resemble a dandelion.

9. Use a toothbrush to apply hairspray to several strands

Are you familiar with the situation when you have done a beautiful hairstyle, but one or two strands spoil the whole picture: do they stick out or bend in the other direction? Filling them with varnish is not a very good idea, because then not only these strands, but also the hair around them will stand up like a spike. And we want the styling to seem natural, and the curls to be free and light.

What to do with such stubborn locks? Just use a toothbrush: apply a little hairspray and distribute it over unruly curls. It will return to its place, and the rest of the hair will remain naturally soft.

10. Sleep on a silk pillowcase

Believe it or not, silk pillowcases retain the beautiful shape of your curls and practically do not spoil your hairstyle (it’s all about friction with the hair, which creates cotton, but does not create silk).

11. Do a bun before bed

A silk pillowcase is, of course, good, but it’s not that magical either. After 8 hours of sleep, your hair will still be wrinkled, your curls will look untidy and shaggy. To avoid tangled strands and frizz, sleep with a loose bun. Secure it with a silicone rubber band that does not damage your hair.

12. A hoop is a salvation for curly hair if you don’t have time

Don't have time to style? Put a beautiful headband or hairband on your head. If you hoop slightly damp hair, it will straighten at the top, and no one will think that you got ready in five minutes in the morning and didn’t even have time to comb your hair!

Hair can be divided into 3 types: curly, straight and slightly curly. Most often, owners of curly hair straighten their curls, and owners of straight hair sleep on curlers. But what should those whose hair have not decided what it should become? The answer is obvious: both straighten and curl.

The owner of such slightly curly hair most often characterizes it in one word: “wayward.” Such hair is easier to style, but at the slightest change in the weather it behaves unpredictably. Stylists at the Fiore beauty salon will give you some tips on how best to style such hair.

If the hair begins to “curl” at high humidity, then it can already be classified as a curly hair type. This predisposition can be easily tested by styling your hair with a diffuser. Hair prone to wavy hair will easily and readily fit into fairly obvious curls. But with straight hair you will have to make a noticeable effort.

How to straighten your hair at home?

The procedure is simple: immediately after washing your hair, dry it with a towel, apply leave-in conditioner, and if desired, you can apply styling. If your hair is thin and you are afraid of overloading it, then you can do without styling.

So, you give your hair the opportunity to dry a little, then first dry the roots with a hairdryer, directing the air stream against the hair growth. This way you provide root volume. And then you either tuck the ends as you like or pull them out. If you find it difficult to manage a comb and hair dryer yourself, then a good alternative is Velcro curlers. Curl it, leave it for 20 minutes (if the hair is damp), remove it and get the desired volume. If you pull it out, it can be easily done with a comb.

What products and remedies should you have at home?

At a minimum, the right shampoo should be selected: either a special shampoo for curly hair, or a regular moisturizing one, because curly hair itself is initially dry. This is inherent in its structure. A leave-in conditioner is desirable.

Styling as desired. For curly hair, the best option is styling in the form of a cream or spray for curly hair, because both foams and mousses dry out already dry hair even more. They usually contain alcohol, which dries out the hair. And creams and sprays contain moisturizing ingredients.

What do you need to thermally protect your hair?

As a rule, if you use professional cosmetics for curly hair. It already contains thermal protection. In our salon we use cosmetics L'Oreal Professionel and a new product on the Russian market, cosmetics KMS California, which has established itself in the USA as No. 1 styling. They have very decent styling lines for curly hair.

How to properly straighten your hair with an iron?

The technology is the same. We wash our hair, apply conditioner, then styling, dry it completely with a hairdryer so that it is completely dry, and only after that we straighten it with an iron. If you pull out damp, under-dried hair, you are drying it out. This should not be done under any circumstances.

The ideal option would be - after you have dried it (already with styling), apply a little silicone to your hair and then dry it with an iron. Then they will be perfectly smooth. And most importantly, they will be protected. In general, ironing is harmful to hair, which is why we apply additional protection.

To avoid damaging your hair, you can straighten it once every two weeks maximum, using all of the above products. Because this is quite aggressive styling. The same applies to electric curlers.

What salon procedures are there for hair straightening?

In our salons we use keratin hair straightening. This procedure is suitable for those with afro-locks and for girls with slightly curly hair. Hair becomes straight, silky, shiny and also healthier due to the penetration of natural keratin into the hair.

And if we leave the curls, then what tools and devices do we need?

The means are similar. Accessories - diffuser. These are not those household attachments that only create a mess on your head; you will need a professional or semi-professional diffuser. You dry your damp hair with it and as a result you have both volume and curls.

Is it worth getting a perm for already slightly curly hair?

It depends only on desire. But for hair health, any chemical exposure is stressful. Therefore, often the choice is between beauty and hair health.

What about biochemistry?

Of course, this method is not so aggressive, but nevertheless, it is not recommended for weakened, diseased, dehydrated hair. Because this can serve as a catalyst for the deterioration of their condition. Therefore, if you decide to get a perm, first of all, make sure that your hair is in good condition, and secondly, choose a trusted salon or hairdresser. Believe me, hair is not something you can save money on. Because treatment and restoration will cost much more than the difference between an expensive and cheap perm.

What kind of curl will look beautiful?

Beautifully and correctly laid. And it doesn’t matter how you got it: with curlers, diffuser or perm. Make sure your hair is beautifully styled, this is the main thing. And it's not as difficult as it might seem. In general, this is probably a problem for many women with curly hair. The fact is that they don't know how to deal with them.

If you decide to style your hair in curls, then after you have styled it (described above), you should under no circumstances comb it, otherwise, instead of styling your hair, you risk getting a mess on your head. And vice versa. Let's say you walked all day, the next morning everything is fine, there is no need to wash your hair, but, of course, your hair has become wrinkled overnight. What are you doing? You lean over the bathtub and comb your hair thoroughly, but not with a fine-toothed comb, but with a sparse one. Then moisturize your hands and lightly wrinkle your hair. And you'll see. All your curls will be better than before).

Advice for girls with this type of hair.

The main thing is care. Don't forget that we apply shampoo to the roots, not to the length. When washed off, it removes dirt from all hair and at the same time minimally dehydrates it. But on the contrary, we apply the balm only to the length. And masks too. Moisturizing masks are a must once a week. Very good moisturizing masks L'Oreal professional and for curly hair, and moisturizing. And the main thing is to learn how to style them taking into account your hair type.

The main thing is patience and thoroughness. Don't skimp on styling time or skimp on care products. It’s better to spend 30 minutes styling your hair in the morning and feel like a queen all day, than to get it done by five and walk around like a scarecrow. Do not deny yourself the pleasure of being beautiful.

Beauty is a system. And we must not forget about this. Even the most complex and capricious hair can be kept in perfect order if you devote just a little time to it every day. It is important!