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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Using Heat to Create Curls
• Method 2 of 2: Curling your hair without using heat
• Warnings

Have you always envied those with naturally curly hair? Do you put a lot of effort into keeping your straight (or only slightly wavy) hair curled? Even if your hair isn't naturally curly, you can still look the way you've always dreamed of. Below are tips on how to make natural curls.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Using Heat to Create Curls

1. 1 Air dry your hair if you want it to look natural. If you want to achieve messy, soft, loose curls or waves, then air dry your hair first.
   • You will save time by washing your hair in the evening. Hair will dry out while you sleep. When you wake up, you will have a disheveled look, but thanks to air drying, you will get additional volume and the desired hair texture.
2. 2 Blow dry your hair if you want it to look more flawless. If you want smoother, glossier curls, blow dry your hair before curling.
   • Even if you wash your hair in the evening, you need to blow-dry it before going to bed so that it is initially smooth and curls in the morning.
3. 3 Use thermal protective agents. If you use high temperatures to style your curls, then you need to protect your hair. Overheating strands can cause them to become dry, dull and split ends.
   • Therefore, it is necessary to either spray the heat protectant on the hair from a spray bottle or rub in a small amount of the heat protectant cream along the entire length of the curls.
4. 4 For naturally thin and straight hair, it is better to use a heating tool with a lower temperature. Choose a heated styling tool based on the texture of your hair and the result you want to achieve.
   • If you have thin and straight hair, then you should give preference to tongs or an iron with a smaller body diameter (1.5-2.5 cm).
5. 5 For thicker and wavy hair, use wider tools. If your hair is denser or naturally wavy, you can use tongs or an iron with a larger diameter (2.5-5 cm).
6. 6 Use an iron. Using a flat iron will allow you to achieve careless, slightly loose curls. The result will delight you, especially if you have naturally curly hair, from which curls are easily obtained.
   • However, if you have straight, soft hair, then a flat iron will not work for you.
7. 7 Heat the instrument. Before curling the hair, the tool must be heated to the correct temperature. If it does not heat up enough, then the curls will be weak and quickly unwind.
   • To avoid damaging your hair, use the lowest temperature you can achieve the desired result.
8. 8 Pull up two thirds of your hair. This will give you multi-level curls, and your hairstyle will be more voluminous. If you divide your hair into sections and curl them separately, then you get multi-level, "live" curls, like the happy owners of natural curls.
   • Pull two-thirds of your hair into a ponytail or bun at the crown and secure with a hair clip.
   • The bottom third of the hair should remain loose - start curling from this area.
9. 9 Decide on the size of your curls. The final look of your hairstyle depends on how much hair you separate for each curl. If you want tight, bouncy curls, then you need to curl small strands of hair.
   • A good rule of thumb is that the size of a strand of hair should match the size of the curling iron / iron body, that is, if the diameter of the body is 2.5 cm, then the strand should be the same width.
   • If you want to get light, "bohemian" curls, then take larger strands (5-7.5 cm) and wider tongs / iron.
10. 10 Choose a styling product that will set your curls well. Take some time to explore different tools and experiment. Then you can choose the one that suits you best. Do not think that the higher the fixation level indicated on the package, the better.
    • If, for example, your hair is thin and sparse, then a strong hold gel or varnish will weigh down and stretch the curls.
11. 11 Apply styling product before curling. Apply a fixing agent to the section of hair before rolling it around the curling iron / iron. Spray a section of hair with a spray of hairspray or apply some gel / mousse.
    • If you spray the varnish all over your head before curling, it will not be evenly distributed.
12. 12 Do not curl the ends of your hair. Do not grab the ends of your hair when you twist the strands onto the curling iron / iron. This will make the curls look more natural.
    • Try leaving about 1.5 cm of hair uncurled at the ends.
13. 13 Leave a section of hair coiled around a tong / iron until it is hot to the touch. If you pull the strand out of the tongs too soon before it heats up, the strand will unwind quickly.
    • Gently touch your finger to the hair wrapped around the tool to feel if it is warm. Remember to keep your hair warm, not hot.
    • Gloves can be used to avoid scalding when touching the forceps. If you are not wearing gloves, monitor the temperature carefully.
14. 14 Change the direction of your curls. Try alternating the direction of your curls every two or three strands.
    • If you start curling your hair clockwise around the tongs, then wind a few strands counterclockwise so that the curls are not monotonous.
15. 15 Let the curls cool. After letting go of the curl from the curler / iron, do not touch it or comb it until it is completely cool. This will preserve the curl.
16. 16 Roll up the rest of your hair. After you have finished wrapping the bottom half down, loosen the ponytail / bun, split it in two and leave the bottom half loose.
    • Pull the top of the hair back into a ponytail or bun and start curling the middle part that was left loose.
    • Roll up the top of your hair at the end.
17. 17 Gently loosen your curls. After the curls have cooled down completely, they need to be straightened and gently dissolved. This can be easily done by gently running your fingers through them.
    • If you want it to come out more naturally, you can try shaking your head.
    • If you don't want tight curls to fade away, don't use a brush or comb. You will get soft waves, not tight curls, as the brush will completely dissolve them.
18. 18 Finally, use hairspray. If you want to keep your curls in place all day, spray hairspray on them as a finishing touch. Just don't overdo it, otherwise you will end up with crispy curls instead of naturally curly hair.

Method 2 of 2: Curling your hair without using heat

1. 1 Use a sea salt spray. If you have wavy hair or it is easy to curl, then you can get natural curls without using heat.
   • First dry your hair in the air or with a towel so that it is not wet, but slightly damp.
   • Spray the sea salt spray evenly over your hair, starting about 2.5 cm from the roots and ending about 1.5 cm from the ends.
   • The sea salt spray will leave your hair feeling airy and wavy as if you just got off the beach. You can find this spray at any store that sells hair styling products, or you can easily make one yourself at home.
   • Remember the hair or curl it lightly into waves / curls and let it dry completely.
   • In order to maintain curls, do not comb or scratch your hair.
2. 2 Use a curling cream if you have dry hair. Although the sea salt spray is great for curling hair with different textures, if you have dry hair, the salt will dry it out even more and deprive it of airiness. You are better off using a moisturizer that is designed to create natural waves and curls and to reduce the "frizz" of your hair.
   • Allow your hair to air dry. On slightly damp hair, apply a small amount of the cream and distribute it over the entire length. Do not apply too much cream at the roots, as this will weigh down the waves and make your hair look greasy.
   • Gently remember and curl your hair or use a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment to finally shape your curls.
3. 3 Sleep with your hair curled up in a bun. This is a great way to save precious time in the morning while still getting an awesome hairdo for the whole day. Wash your hair in the evening and let it dry almost completely.
   • Hair should be slightly damp. If the hair is too damp or dry inside, it will not frizz.
   • Apply a small amount of gel or mousse along the entire length of your hair, divide it into parts, twist it into bunches and secure (if you secure them with "invisible", then you will be uncomfortable sleeping).
   • If you want very curly hair, divide it into several sections and twist it into several small buns all over your head. Curl your hair in different directions.
   • If you want loose curls or waves, then twist one or two bundles.
   • In the morning, all that remains is to dissolve the bunches, shake your head and lightly comb the curls with your fingers. You can additionally spray hairspray or sea salt on your hair.

Warnings

• Be careful not to heat the tong / iron too much or leave your hair in it for too long.
• Always double check if you have disabled the tools after using them, even if they have an automatic shutdown feature.