Styling tips for curly hair?

Jul 1, 2013

Shannon C.

Curly hair is so awesome. You can do practically anything and it will look cute. The curls are your style! Just keep it hydrated.

Jul 1, 2013

Grace K.

Omgggg your hair is SO cute.

Jul 1, 2013

Claire P.

Haha thank you both!!

Jul 2, 2013

Debbie W.

When your hair is wet comb it straight back on top & then push it forward a bit from the back- your hair should split in a few spots. Also when it's wet or partially dry you can move it from side to side & see which way sits better. (this is how us hairstylists find natural partings) there generally is a way it will sit favorably to the side.
It looks like you have your styling down , your curls are gorgeous in that first photo!
As a stylist with curly hair myself , my prescription is usually this : wash only once or twice a week but if you get your hair wet every day you can & should condition daily. Deep condition once a week with a treatment.
Use leave in conditioner every day after towel drying. I compare that to using moisturizer on your skin daily. Curly hair is more porous because the cuticle is open.
Opt towards cream stylers instead of gels and mousses- which contain alcohol usually.
Creams are always better.
For more hold in your curl try mixing a bit of a thicker paste with a cream or serum.
Oh! And I'm not sure you need to - your hairs pretty curly but when it's wet after applying product , you can twist your curls around your fingers before diffusing.
IF you're diffusing ;) always - high heat, low air speed. That's the blow dry diffuse rule.
And the more you tilt your head the more volume you get- so if you go upside down that's a recipe for big hair- you can tilt to the side as well.
I think that should get you started! :)