Curly hair allows you to create a feminine, well-groomed, gentle look. They are suitable for any celebration, romantic walk, or important event. Therefore, the question of how to make waves is always relevant.
Thanks to modern devices, it is very easy to create waves on your hair at home. Let's look at the most popular curling methods that can be done without outside help.
Creating waves with a curling iron
Curling your hair with a curling iron is easy and quick, and the result is spectacular. However, this device cannot be used every day. Under the influence of temperature, they simply stop shining and become brittle and dry.
Before you begin curling, the following conditions must be met:
- ensure hair cleanliness, which will allow you to maintain your hairstyle for a much longer period of time;
- dry your hair so as not to burn it later;
- use a heat protectant.
Now that all conditions have been met, the process begins. It is necessary to divide the hair into zones - occipital, temporal, frontal, and begin to create waves in exactly the same sequence. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time on this, then fix the top strands on the top of your head, then curl the bottom ones first, and then the top ones.
Each strand is held on the curling iron for 10-15 seconds. The recommended temperature on the curling iron is 100 degrees.
Using Velcro curlers
If suddenly there is no curling iron, then this is not a reason to be upset. The problem can be solved with a hair dryer and Velcro curlers. The best option in this case are curlers, the diameter of which reaches 28-48 mm. Each strand of semi-dry hair must be wrapped in curlers, pulling them well. To maintain your hair throughout the day, use hair mousse. This will also create smooth and neat curls. Once all the strands are curled, you can turn on the hairdryer, selecting low speed, medium temperature. After drying, it is recommended to let the hair cool directly on the curlers. If time is short, then cool the curls with a cold stream of air using a hairdryer. And only now can you carefully remove the Velcro.
How to do it with braids
The method of curling curls using braids has advantages. Firstly, it is much safer for the hair, since in this case it is not exposed to temperature.
In this situation, the size of the curl is determined by the number of braids. You need to wash your hair, dry your hair with a towel, but not with a hairdryer (it should be damp), and comb it. Now you can start braiding. The braids are left for 4-5 hours, and after that they are carefully unbraided and lightly sprayed with varnish.
Creating curls with an iron
As it turned out, the iron is useful not only for straightening hair, but also for creating waves on it. Before the procedure, as with any other method of creating curls, you should rinse and dry them well.
To obtain curls, separate a narrow strand, step back a few cm from the roots and clamp it between the plates. Next, you should slowly move the iron to the ends of the hair, without stopping and turning 180 degrees.
The same algorithm of actions must be repeated with the rest of the hair. Now that all the strands have been ironed, they need to be combed with a wide-toothed comb and sprayed with varnish. Do not forget about using heat protectants before starting all work on creating a hairstyle using an iron.
Available means
In some cases, when there is neither a curling iron nor a flat iron at hand, you will need what is available to create waves. For example, wet wipes, tourniquets.
To make your hair wavy using wet wipes, divide it into two sides and the back of your head. Then twist a damp cloth into a rope, twist a strand onto it to the root and tie it into a knot. Using a damp cloth will not only create curls, but also slightly moisten them. As a result, the effect will last much longer. After all the strands have been curled, they are dried with a hairdryer at a minimum temperature. When the napkins are dry, the strands should be untwisted and fixed with varnish.
For those with long hair, harnesses are suitable. To do this, wash them thoroughly and dry them with a hairdryer. Apply a fixing mousse to slightly damp strands, then twist them into a very strong rope. There can be more such strands, this will allow you to get much more curls.
The resulting tourniquet is placed in one hand and ironed from the very roots. The action is repeated several times. If there are several strands, then the procedure is repeated for each strand separately. After all the strands have been ironed, you need to allow the hair to cool and unwind it. Spray the resulting hairstyle with hairspray.
Choosing a fixation product
There are a lot of tools that allow you to fix your hairstyle. This will keep it in its original form throughout the day. And here everyone chooses the best option for themselves. If applied correctly, the hairstyle will last for a long time.
You can use the mousse regardless of the length or structure of your hair. The product can be applied to both dry and wet curls. The more product is applied, the more intense the hairstyle will be held in place. However, you should not apply an excessive amount of mousse. This will lead to dull, sloppy strands.
Another modern means is aerosol gels. It makes it possible to create volume, hold it well, and comb your hair without fear of damaging your hairstyle.
To finally fix the resulting curls, use varnish. To avoid sticking them together, the product is applied from a long distance.
Every woman, regardless of hair length, can afford to create beautiful waves. There are a lot of means, tools and methods for this. And everyone will be able to choose the most convenient option, even in an extreme situation.
