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Uncategorized | July 20, 2010

How to curl your hair

Are you ready for the big hair post? Several people have asked me to share how I curl my hair, and I a so flattered! I asked my mom to help document the process…so here we go!
First, a word on my hair: it is really thick and somewhat wavy so I only have to wash it every other day. I usually wash it at night, let it air dry for an hour, and then blow dry it for a few minutes. And yes, after an hour of air drying my hair is still not dry! I told you it was thick. Anyway, I go to bed with straightish hair and then curl it in the morning. The next day I usually just have to touch up the curls instead of having to curl my entire head, so it really saves time!

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First up, the supplies. I use Aussie’s Sun-Touched Shine Hi Hold + Hi Shine Hairspray. It is fabulous. My curling iron is just an old Conair from Target. It is really beat up, but still works great!

I section my hair off into 3 parts. The fist is the bottom layer, then the middle, then the front/top. I just pull the un-curled hair into a bun on the top of my head. Here is the bottom layered already curled.
To get the perfect curl, start by grabbing a small section of hair and squirt with a little hair spray.
Then begin to curl from the top. Hold the top section for 3 seconds or so.
Then, open up your curling iron an smidge and move down to grab more hair. Hold for 3 more seconds.

Next, open your curling iron again to get the rest of the hair. Hold in place for 3 seconds.
Then release down.
I part my hair on the left side, so I curl my hair in different directions depending on which side I’m working on. For the left side I curl counter-clockwise. In this picture I’m curling the right side so I go clockwise.
Once all of my hair is curled I secure it in a loose bun at the nape of my neck. Then I usually put my make-up on. I’ve found that this allows the curls to settle a bit and not be too stiff. Make sure the bun is really loose.
After I’m done with my make-up I take the bun out and gently toss my hair around to separate the curls. I don’t want to look like Shirley Temple!
The finished product. I would love to hear if this method works for you! Happy curling!
Edited to add: the curling process usually takes about 20 minutes!

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Comments

  1. erin vancura says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    yay hair! i <3 it!!

  2. Classy Fab Sarah says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Gah so gorgeous!!! Seriously, you have the MOST stunning hair!

    Unfortunately my hair is neither thick nor has any bit of wave… but I'll definitely be trying this!

    I always end up too Shirley Temple though!

  3. KatiePerk says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    Seriously! Your hair is so pretty! I have very large hair. Probably because we live in SC where the humidity is nuts.

  4. leah says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    Thank you for doing this post!! Oh my gosh though your hair is SO thick, we are so jealous 🙂 Will definitely have to try out this method!!

  5. PinkSass says

    July 20, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    You have such beautiful hair!

  6. Sara Elizabeth says

    July 20, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    You do have amazing hair… I want to know how long this takes you. I am going to try your plan on washing and see how it works for me… and perhaps I'll try the curling on Saturday… 😉 (Boyfriend's birthday celebration between the two of us!)

  7. TeachingInHeels says

    July 20, 2010 at 3:36 pm

    Gorgeous hair!! Love the curls. This is similar to how I curl my own hair. I'm going to try that hairspray though…

    Thanks for sharing!

  8. Lacey says

    July 20, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    YAY!!!! Thank you for doing the hair post! Wow you have such thick, beautiful hair!! I don't think I will be as successful but I'm going to have to try this method!! Thanks again!!

  9. Kyle and Amy says

    July 20, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    This is great! You have such beautiful hair! Thanks for showing a play by play on how to do hair! 🙂

  10. Paige says

    July 20, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    Love this! Can't wait to try it…just have to wait for my hair to grow out (such a royal PAIN)!

  11. KellyMichelle says

    July 21, 2010 at 2:15 am

    Gorgeous! How did you know we have all been wondering how you do that?

    whentimeisright.blogspot.com/

  12. TupeloLove says

    July 21, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    I love it! I have been trying to figure out how to curl mine like as well. Thanks for the tutorial!!

  13. Hollywood Heather says

    July 23, 2010 at 2:29 am

    Thank you for posting about it. I need to try it out and then will let you know. Love the curls!!!!

  14. Melissa says

    July 23, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    Great Tips! Your hair is beautiful.

  15. Meg says

    July 25, 2010 at 5:58 pm

    Your hair is gorgeous!!

  16. Caty says

    March 28, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    LOVE your hair! Thank you for this tutorial! I'm so NOT hair savvy and I'm rather intimidated with trying because I get so frustrated half way through anything I try! haha!

    Glad to have found your blog through "Oh, How Pinteresting!!"

    Caty
    http://www.paidinsmilesgigglesandkisses.blogspot.com

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