How-to: natural looking curls

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How-to: natural looking curls

Curls are a style that will never go out of fashion. Gorgeously playful and utterly feminine, it’s always a job well done when we can create the kind of god-given curls we wish we were born with. 

However, there are those times when it all goes terribly wrong. Spiral curls look more Shirley Temple than chic, and bed head waves look like you’ve taken a spin in the tumble drier. Yes, sometimes curls can go terribly wrong – but luckily we’ve got a few foolproof ways to create natural waves – and allbecause you asked about it in the forums…

Curl trick #1 – work with your natural wave. Curls that have been created from straight hair means that you’re creating artificial shape. If your hair is already wavy, work with a tong to correct those that you already have instead of straightening and creating new ones.

Curl trick #2 – don’t aim too high. If you want to channel a boho brand of curl, make sure you remember not to take your curling tool too high. Fuss-free waves should never start anywhere near the scalp, so use your ears as a guide – no higher than that!

Curl trick #3 – brush it out. If you have naturally straight hair and have to create your own curl using a hair tong or straightener, be sure to create tighter curls using a narrower tong, and then brush them out and re-shape pieces using your fingers to make them look more natural.

Curl trick #4 – braiding is the way. If you’re after a little more lift in your limp hair, try braiding your hair back from the scalp on both the right and left sides while wet. Don’t make the sections of the braid too small though, as you’ll end up with crimped waves instead of curls!

Top hair tools to try: 

VS Sassoon Ceramic Instant Heat Tong– 38mm

Remington Perfect Curls

VS Sassoon Waves & Curls Styler


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