We all want to head out of the house every morning looking effortlessly beautiful.
Like you’re not trying to hard, but just happen to have it all together.
One of the best ways to get that laid back style is with loose, romantic curls.
The perfect curls add a freshness and lightness to your look.
We checked-in with some of our favorite stylists to learn how to avoid the biggest curling mistakes out there.
This is the number one mistake stylistJarrod Harmssees from his clients.
“Extreme damage easily happens when the tool is too hot,” he says.
“Just [look up] YouTube videos of young ladies melting their hair and see.”
Try experimenting with lower parameters to find out the perfect setting for your individual hair.
Dani Everson ofClementine’s Salonrecommends adjusting the heat level based on your hair throw in.
Wrong direction
Another hair no-no is curling every strand of hair in the same direction.
She explains, “This creates less defined curls.”
And while you’re at it, never curl the hair around your face towards your face.
“Curling away from the face enhances and opens the face.”
Wet or even damp hair is extremely fragile, so blasting it with heat will cause damage and breakage.
If you are always rushing in the morning, try washing your hair the night before.
It’s not worth cutting corners and styling wet hair.
“I was surprised to see how many people use an iron on damp hair!”
commented celebrity stylist,Justine Marjan.
“Never start curling hair until it is 100% dry.”
Take it from the stylists!
This is basically a curling iron without that clamp that holds your hair in place.
This tools allows you to wrap hair sections around it and really control what kind of curl you want.
The downside is that it can get a little dangerous with your hands that close to such high heat.
Always use the lowest heat setting possible and look into using a special glove when curling.
Everson is a big fan of the curling rod.
“Regardless of the tool, ensure your hair is bone dry before using it,” he says.
“Read the directions and use a heat appropriate for your hair punch in.”
Do you want tight, voluminous curls, or relaxed waves?
The answer will determine what tool and which size iron you reach for.
Marjan changes her technique based on what her clients are hoping for.
“If you use a large curling iron, you will see more of a wave.”
“For a more natural finish, leave the ends off the iron so they stay straight.”
To get that natural looking volume, break out your curling rod.
“This helps to increase volume,” she says.
“verify each section is combed smooth before curling,” recommends Harms.
“Curling a messy section makes frizzy hair.”
Nina starts the night before to achieve wavy curls with tons of volume.
Start by wetting your hair at night, either out of the shower or with a leave-in conditioner.
Then start wrapping small sections of hair into knots.
Aim for at least 10 knots of hair.
Then simply tie a scarf over your head to prevent frizz and get some shut eye.
“In the morning unravel the knots,” says Nina.
“You have perfect bouncy curls and so much volume that will stay throughout the day.”
This works especially well on women with thin or fine hair looking for volume.
To soften the curls, take a fine feather comb and gently brush out the waves.
