Getting your medium length hair into cool, bouncy, and glamorous curls doesn’t have to be an ordeal. There are a few simple steps that will get your hair style ready to go in no time.
The first step is choosing a good curling iron. Ceramic plates are less likely to damage your hair than some other options and are a good choice. The size of the barrel you want will depend on the type of curls you are looking for. A smaller barrel will give smaller, bouncier curls, while a large barrel will result in a more sweeping, romantic style.
There are a few tricks to prepping your hair that will help the curls stay in. The first is: don’t wash your hair right before curling. It is usually best if you go a day without washing before attempting a curly style. The natural oils in your hair will help it hold its form and maintain the style you choose. If your hair tends to be especially greasy, you may want to only wait a half day. In addition, avoid using overly heavy conditioners. These can weigh down your hair and make the curls come out very quickly. If you are concerned about the health of your hair, you may want to purchase a heat protector that is sprayed on directly before styling.
For the actual curling process, divide your hair into several layers and fasten the upper layers into hair clips. Curl your hair starting from the bottom and rolling the barrel upward. Curling inward will give your hair slightly more body, while curling outward can give a more stylish flip to the ends of your hair. If you try to do too much hair in one curl, the form may not hold, so be patient. Once the bottom layer is finished, release the layer above it from the clips and continue curling. Continue this process until you’ve finished curling all your hair.
Once the style is complete, it is important to get it to hold. Use a good quality hairspray to fix your curls, focusing especially on the ends. Use only as much as you need, however, since too much will make your curls look harsh, unnatural, or even greasy. Try to avoid moisture in order to maintain your hairstyle for as long as possible. You may need to use extra hairspray on particularly humid days. In addition, you may want to bring a small curling iron with you for touch ups, depending on where you are wearing your curls.
Curls can add new life to an old hairstyle and are well worth the effort.
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