Curly Hair

No matter the overall length of your curly hair, layers are the best bet cut option. Long locks are often the sexiest way to wear ringlets, though Medium Hair Styles look flirty with curls as well. Medium styles often look even better unless your hair has very tight curls, as the weight of the long hair often stretches out the spirals. Short hair is not not usually the best option simply because of curls' habit of "poofing" without some extra weight to hold it down. Layers add enough body and bounce to keep it from looking dull. The layers also keep you from having the dreaded bell-shaped 'do a lot of us with naturally curly hair had in middle school.

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Finding a talented stylist can be challenging. If you make a new appointment at a salon over the phone, ask for someone with experience cutting hair like yours. The person making the appointment won’t know what you look like, and there may be someone in the salon who knows just how to cut and style curls. Don't be shy about asking around for stylist suggestions, either. If you see a girl with hair similar in texture to yours, stroll right up and ask who does her hair. She won't be offended; she'll be flattered.

Most curly-haired girls don't need to wash their hair daily. You can skip it all together or wet it, apply a light conditioner as you would shampoo, let it stay on your hair while you shower, and then rinse. Keep up with your trims. Curly hair likes to get frizzier than most if split ends aren't kept at bay. Deep conditioners help with the overall appearance and feel of the curls. You can buy them at drugstores on the aisle with regular shampoos and conditioners. Try a product listed as a deep conditioner or specifically recommended for curly hair. If you have olive oil in the kitchen, you can put that on dry hair, wrap it in a shower cap or Saran Wrap for about twenty minutes, then shampoo as normal.

Perms are possibly the most harmful for your hair thanks to the chemicals involved. In fact, if your hair is heavily damaged, it could break off in the process. If you're determined to wake up with curly hair every day with very little time or effort, though, a perm is the way to do it. Talk to your stylist beforehand about the type of curls you want. Do you want loose and bouncy or do you prefer tighter spirals? They'll then know what type of rod to use. Perms can be expensive, but if you have a beauty school or technical college nearby, you can usually get it done inexpensively. If you color your hair, make sure you wait a week or two between processes to avoid too much damage from too many chemicals all at once. The good thing is, you can roll out of bed, spray a bit of water on your hair and scrunch. You'll be ready to go in minutes.

Rollers are less harmful to your hair than perms. They use heat but no chemicals. It'll be a bit time-consuming for you and take practice, plus the curls only last until you wash your hair - if even that long. Divide your dry hair into roughly one-inch sections. Mix up your rolling technique for the most natural look. On some pieces roll up; on others, roll under. Let the curlers cool off while you put on your makeup, get dressed or watch TV. Spritz with hair spray and remove rollers slowly.

Scrunching is a great for girls with wavy hair to get the coveted curly hair. A lot of times that's all it takes to go from waves to ringlets. You can use spray gel, mousse, or a curl-enhancing spray. Put a bit on damp hair and either air-dry, scrunching with your fingers as it dries, or flip your head upside-down and scrunch over low heat from a hair dryer.

Irons can also be used to straighten curls.

Since the most effective way to straighten your hair involves heat, it's best to only do it on special occasions. First, apply a heat-protecting spray or lotion to your hair. Pin it up in sections that are about one-to-two inches wide. Starting with the bottom layer, blow-dry while using a large round brush to hold the hair taut. Make sure to aim the flow of heat down the hair shaft, from root to tip, to prevent frizzies. Dry each section completely before moving to the next. If you don’t, the dampness will unravel all your efforts. When you're finally done with that, you could be done completely. For a sleeker look, apply a shine serum like Biosilk and run a flat iron down the length of your hair - again, in segments. You can flip ends up or under, or you can keep the ends perfectly straight for a jagged, trendy look. Spritz with hair spray if desired. You can also follow up with a bit of shine-enhancing spray if you wish. Hair will stay straight until you wash it again - or until you get caught in the rain with no umbrella. Humidity alone usually doesn't cause curls to spring back up after the dryer/straightening iron process.

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