One of the main factors when it comes to changing the look is what we do with the hair. If you have naturally wavy hair, highlighting your curls is one way to look amazing.
For those with straight hair, curling it is a way to transform for a special event.
Anyway, surely some of you have wanted to make or intensify your curls at home, but you were afraid of damaging your hair. If that’s the case, don’t worry.
We show you 3 easy, natural and very careful ways with your hair to get incredible curls without having to go to the hairdresser.
1. Hair wave fabric
Do you have an old t-shirt, a pillowcase or a piece of cloth that you don’t use for anything? It can become your new hair curler!
- The first thing you should do is cut the fabric into 10 to 12 cm strips. long, and approximately 2.5 cm. Wide.
- The amount needed will depend on your amount of hair and how stiff you want the rollers. A standard number is 12 strips: 6 for the upper part of the hair and 6 for the interior.
- Separate your hair into sections. Place a ribbon on the end of each strand and roll it up. Once the entire strand is rolled up, tie off the curling tape.
- Make a strong knot so that the roll does not come undone, especially if you are going to do it before going to sleep. If you want, put tweezers on it to finish adjusting it.
- Moisten hair with a spray bottle filled with water. You can add a little cream rinse. Let it sit for at least 3 hours. If you want, leave it on overnight while you sleep.
2. Use homemade foam + dryer
This technique will help you if you have slightly wavy hair and want to enhance it.
It is very simple. First of all, you will need to prepare the homemade curl gel, for which you only need two ingredients:
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of flax or flaxseed
To prepare it, boil the flaxseed in the water for a few seconds, then let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, and strain it. You will then use that viscous liquid as if it were a commercial curling product.
The way of use is simple:
- Wash your hair first. Then rinse very well to remove all traces of soap and apply conditioner.
- With a towel on the head (always without rubbing) wait for the hair to lose excess moisture. Once it’s barely damp, brush it out thoroughly to prevent tangles. If you use a wooden brush, you will better avoid the appearance of frizz.
- With the hair well untangled, apply the homemade curling foam. Start by placing a small amount of product on the palm of your hand and brush some onto the wooden brush you used earlier.
- Comb your hair with it from the roots to the ends so that the foam reaches all corners of the hair.
- Once the foam was applied, it was time for the dryer. Flip your head upside down, turn on the blow dryer to blow hot air, and blow-dry your hair in sections. While you dry one, he curls the rest by pressing them with his hands for best results.
3. Tubes or rollers
Grandma’s technique never fails. The famous tubes or rollers are a super old technique for curling hair but they never lose validity or effectiveness. It was used by our grandmothers, and do you remember someone with better curls than theirs?
They are ideal for achieving well-defined and super beautiful waves. The best thing is that they can be applied on dry or damp hair and you can choose the size of the curls.
The most important thing to know is that large rollers create loose curls, while small rollers create a stiffer wave.
- To use them, separate your hair into several strands and roll each one into a tube. Spray it with a little water mixed with conditioner and leave it on for at least 3 hours.
For a better effect (especially longer lasting) sleep with the rollers all night.
Enjoy your curls!