It’s true: We all want what we don’t have. And when you’ve got pin-straight locks, all you want is a bouncy, voluminous curl. If you have stick-straight hair and find yourself reaching for the curling iron trying to achieve bouncy, bombshell curls, you’re not alone. If your curls end up limp within the hour, you’re still not alone.
I’m not saying I can make your hair woes vanish (I would if I could!), but I do have some tricks up my sleeve to help you achieve long-lasting curls. No one will ever know you started out with straight hair!
Curl-enhancing mousse is everything
So is volume foam
Gotta love hairspray
Try overnight curling
Letting your hair set into a curl overnight after washing your hair is one of the gentlest methods that pretty much guarantees a long-lasting curl. As your hair transitions from wet to dry, it sets itself up in whatever style you have it. To achieve curly hair, you can make individual small, twisted buns. A braid will help achieve waves rather than curls, so the motion of twisting sections of your hair is the best option. Of course, adding a hair primer will only help the style hold. In the morning, release your curls, gently finger comb, and set with hairspray.
Hot rollers are a great option
Hot rollers aren’t the most popular option among our generation, and we get why. They take a long time, and we like instant gratification. However, they pretty much guarantee you bouncy and glossy curls that last and last. Make it easier on yourself by popping your hot rollers in the first thing in the morning. Skincare, makeup, breakfast (and yes, even coffee!) can all come after while you wait for your hot rollers to work their magic. The number one tip to remember is to let the rollers cool all the way before taking them out.