How to Curl Hair

The shape of somebody's hair is determined by the shape of the hair follicle and the hair shaft. Some people have straight hair, some are gifted with soft waves and some have curly hair. Let's face it, things like these help to make individuals special. We all have various hair kinds just like anything else on our bodies. There comes a time when we need a change in our image and particularly our hairdos. It is only natural for women particularly to want to change their hairstyle. For women who are not blessed with curly locks, it is difficult to get those little rings in the hair that they want so badly. They go to extremities to achieve curly hair sometimes with success, at other times its nothing but a waste of time. Here are some procedures of acquiring curly hair:

1. Using Rollers

Materials:
Rollers
Mousse

Tools:
Blow Dryer
Comb

Directions:

After washing your hair blow dry in sections combing the hair during the procedure. Blow dry until the majority of the water in the hair has been eliminated. Do not over dry.

Apply mousse in the palm of your hands and rub into your hair. Comb through for even distribution.

Divide the hair in small segments. Select the size rollers that you want based on the type of curls you want. Small rollers will give you tight curls while larger rollers will create soft, bouncy curls.

Roll each small segment on a roller all the way to roots and snap on the cover. Repeat until all the hair has been wrapped on rollers. Leave overnight or sit under a dryer until dry.

Tips: There are different types of rollers you my use to curl your hair. There are hot rollers that can be used on dry hair or wet hair. They work faster and are less time consuming. There are also foam rollers that are very user friendly and most notably, they are quite comfortable to sleep in if you wear your rollers overnight. There are also flexible rollers that can bend at any position. These create curls that are small and tight.

2. Using a Curling Iron

Materials:
Holding Spray
Tail comb
Mousse
Clips

Tools:
Blow Dryer
Curling iron

Directions:

Apply mousse to the hair and rub in for equal allotment.

Use tail comb to separate small sections and spray with holding spray. Use clips to hold the other portions away from the part you are working on. Wind the small section around the curling iron straight to the root.

Hold the curling iron on the hair for a while then unwind it.

Repeat until all the hair has been curled. Spray with holding spray and your curly style is finished!

Tip:When using a curling iron be cautious not to hold it too close to the skin or enable it to contact the skin as it will result in burns.

3. Using a Flat Iron - this might sound rather odd but a flat iron can create great curls

Materials:
Mousse
Holding spray

Tools:

Flat iron (preferably a slim one like 1 ½ inches.)
Comb

Instructions:

Squeeze mousse in your hand and rub in your hair.

Use comb to part a small portion of hair and clamp halfway with the flat iron.

Turn the flat iron 1 ½ times in the way you choose to curl the hair.

Draw the flat iron through the hair meanwhile still clamped on the hair and release the curl.

Spray with holding spray for longer hold and shine.