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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Maintain Naturally Soft Curls
• Method 2 of 3: Create a curl with a flat iron
• Method 3 of 3: Curl without heat treatment

Transforming straight hair into soft, large curls shouldn't be a daily routine. You can curl your hair with an iron or braid it and leave it overnight. If your hair is naturally curly and you just want to keep it tangle-free, consider choosing how you wash your hair. Drink plenty of water and take some time to care for your curls.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Maintain Naturally Soft Curls

1. 1 Drink plenty of water. Proper hydration is required to keep your hair soft, and while there are a myriad of cosmetics you can apply, none can replace proper hydration. If you have brittle hair, consider how much water you are drinking.
   • The recommended dose is 9 glasses of water per day.
2. 2 Pre-moisturize your hair. For maximum softness in curls, try to moisturize them properly. Pick an oil you like, such as coconut oil, and apply it to dry hair. Divide your hair into sections and rub in with oil. Gather your hair together and put on a shower cap; let the oil sit for about an hour.
   • After an hour, rinse your hair with a regular shampoo. Pre-masks will help keep your hair hydrated and healthy.
3. 3 Wash your hair regularly. Rinsing will help remove various build-ups, thereby improving the performance of the conditioner.Try not to use sulfate shampoos as this can strip your hair of its natural oils
4. 4 Use steam treatment. You can buy a steam iron online or at your local hair care store. Steaming will open the hair cuticle and allow warm water to flow inside. This will leave your hair feeling soft and hydrated.
   • If you don't have the money to buy a steam iron, there are several ways to do without it. Let your hair get a little wet in the shower, or spray it gently with water. Cover with a plastic bag and use a hair dryer to indirectly heat your hair.
5. 5 Use a deep conditioner. Apply conditioner every time you wash your hair. Regular use of conditioner is one of the best ways to keep your curls soft.
   • Look for foods that contain water as their main ingredient. This product is not effective enough to moisturize unless water is listed as one of the ingredients.
   • Deep conditioning should last approximately 20-30 minutes. Try another remedy if after this time you do not feel the effect.

Method 2 of 3: Create a curl with a flat iron

1. 1 Start with dry hair. Do not use the iron on damp hair, as this can damage it with steam. When working with hair, they should not sizzle or give off water in the form of steam.
   • Before starting to work with the iron, you need to detangle all the tangled strands of hair.
   • Remember to apply thermal protection when using any heat generating tools.
2. 2 Start curling your hair. Take a small section of hair and wrap it around ¾ of the length with an iron. Rotate the iron 180 degrees away from your face.
   • Some prefer to wind from the forehead to the back of the head, while others do it the other way around. In any case, you need to make sure that you are working with sections.
   • Large strands form wider curls.
   • If you have thick and lush hair, use a hairpin to divide them into work areas that will not interfere with each other while working.
3. 3 Pulling through the iron. Hold the end of the strand firmly and pull it through the iron. Do not squeeze the iron too hard, as this can damage your hair.
   • The slower you pull your hair, the more voluminous the curl will end up.
   • If you don't like the look of your curl, let it cool down and try again.
4. 4 Finish curling your hair. Continue working in sections until the hair is completely curled. Once the process is complete, you can shape your hair to smooth the curls into a wave.
   • Brushing can even out curls, but they will still have some volume. If you want to have waves but with less volume, try ironing the strands several times.
   • After reaching the desired curl shape, apply some kind of hairspray.

Method 3 of 3: Curl without heat treatment

1. 1 Rinse your hair. Use the shampoo and hair conditioner as you normally would, and then dry your hair until it is only slightly damp.
2. 2 Divide your hair into two sections. Fasten the split sections on either side of the head. Take one of them and start twisting. Begin turning right near the roots and continue to the very tips.
   • Use your hands to style your hair gently as you twist it to avoid tangling. Make sure to pick up all the hair from the section. Pin up the curled hair, but be careful not to overtighten it while doing it.
   • Don't be afraid to use a little curling cream while curling your hair.
3. 3 Tie up curled hair. When you've finished curling on one side, attach that piece to the crown. You may need to use multiple bobby pins to fix them securely.
   • Look for non-slip grip clips. They can be bought online or at most pharmacies.
4. 4 Repeat the process on the other side of your head. When curling the rest of your hair, keep in mind which direction you want to turn.
   • Secure the twist at the top of the head with a clip. You can use the same bobby pins to secure the two pieces in the correct position.
   • Try using a large bobby pin to secure both curls at the same time. Hold the ends of your hair together with small ones.
5. 5 Leave your hair curled overnight. Go to bed with this hairstyle. The buns will be located on the sides of the head, so you will have to sleep on your back to avoid disturbing anything.
6. 6 Take off your hairpins. Release your hair and use your fingers to fluff it into curls. You should have soft, wide waves.
   • Add hair product as needed. However, the curls themselves must hold their shape for several hours without the use of a spray.
7. 7 The process is complete.