Keep Curls Curled

Prevent damage to your hair by purchasing a curling iron that has a velvet-covered barrel.

Springy curls make hairstyles look softer, regardless of the length or texture. The problem many curl-lovers have is keeping their ringlets intact. Expose hair to humidity or a light breeze and some hair types will wilt or lose curl all together. If you have difficulty keeping curls curled, you don't have to give up on this style or get an unpredictable perm. Use smart styling methods to get the perfect curl and keep it, every time.

Instructions

1. Visit your hairstylist and tell her you would like to wear your hair curly. Ask for a hairstyle that has layers throughout. A layered look will help you keep curls intact.

2. Wash and towel dry the hair. Comb tangles out of hair with a wide-toothed comb.

3. Squirt a dime-sized amount of styling gel into the palm of your hand and work it into your hair, starting at the ends.

4. Place a diffuser on the end of the blow dryer. Dry the hair, shaking it loose with your fingers. As the hair dries, scrunch it with your hands to keep the hair wavy. Heat the curling iron.

5. Roll hair under, placing three rollers in the back, a set of three on each side and a final set of three on top of the head. Use small to medium rollers for the tightest curls.

6. Spray the hot rollers with hairspray to set them. Allow the rollers to cool completely before removing them from the hair.

7. Divide the hair into sections using alligator clips. Place one section at the back, one on each side and one on top.

8. Remove one alligator clip and curl your hair vertically with the curling iron. Make two to three curls for each section. Roll the barrel vertically until it is about 1 1/2 inches from your head. Remove one alligator clip at a time, curling each section vertically with the curling iron.

9. Spray each curl with a blast of hairspray or freezing spray. Separate curls with your fingers; do not brush.

10. Arrange the curls using your fingers. Spray the hair with a final blast of freezing spray to set it. Don't comb or brush your hair as this will remove some curls.

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