How to Get Spiral Curls
Wash and condition your hair., Comb out your hair and apply a product., Dry your hair., Divide your hair into two sections along your part., Separate a 2-inch piece of hair from the back of the loose section., Wrap the hair around a heated curling...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Wash and condition your hair.
If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, apply a leave-in conditioner.
If you have straight hair, skip the conditioner and use a detangling spray. -
Step 2: Comb out your hair and apply a product.
If your hair is naturally curly, use a curl-defining gel.
If you have naturally wavy hair, try mousse.
For straight hair, go for curl-enhancing gel. , You can let your hair air-dry or dry it with a diffuser, lifting your hair at the roots to encourage volume. , You can use a center or side part, whichever you prefer for styling.
Tie off the section you won't be working on first into a loose ponytail. , Start from the back of your head and grasp a small section from the lowest layers. , Start from the root of your hair and the tip of the curling iron.
Wind the hair around the iron, gradually wrapping down to the base of the iron (where the handle is).
Note that your hair is not clamped into the curling iron or wand, but rather twisted around the barrel. , Avoid holding it for too long
- you don't want to fry your hair! You may need to experiment with how long to hold your hair around the iron, as this varies depending on hair type. , Work from back to front, starting with the lower layers and finishing with the upper. , Move the section you've already curled to the front of your shoulder to keep it out of the way. , Separate the curls as much as you like.
If the curls are tighter than you wanted, keep in mind that within a few hours they'll relax a bit. , Take just a little bit of product, rub it between your palms to soften, and work gently into your hair with your fingertips.
This helps define the curls and keeps them soft.
Using styling wax instead of hair spray avoids the crunch and frizz that can come from sprays.
However, if you prefer hair spray, spritz your curls with a light- or medium-hold spray. -
Step 3: Dry your hair.
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Step 4: Divide your hair into two sections along your part.
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Step 5: Separate a 2-inch piece of hair from the back of the loose section.
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Step 6: Wrap the hair around a heated curling iron or wand.
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Step 7: Hold the curler with the strand in place for at least ten seconds.
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Step 8: Repeat the curling process for the remainder of the section.
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Step 9: Untie the other section and repeat the curling process with it.
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Step 10: Work your fingers gently through your curls.
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Step 11: Apply a little pomade or styling wax.
Detailed Guide
If you have naturally curly or wavy hair, apply a leave-in conditioner.
If you have straight hair, skip the conditioner and use a detangling spray.
If your hair is naturally curly, use a curl-defining gel.
If you have naturally wavy hair, try mousse.
For straight hair, go for curl-enhancing gel. , You can let your hair air-dry or dry it with a diffuser, lifting your hair at the roots to encourage volume. , You can use a center or side part, whichever you prefer for styling.
Tie off the section you won't be working on first into a loose ponytail. , Start from the back of your head and grasp a small section from the lowest layers. , Start from the root of your hair and the tip of the curling iron.
Wind the hair around the iron, gradually wrapping down to the base of the iron (where the handle is).
Note that your hair is not clamped into the curling iron or wand, but rather twisted around the barrel. , Avoid holding it for too long
- you don't want to fry your hair! You may need to experiment with how long to hold your hair around the iron, as this varies depending on hair type. , Work from back to front, starting with the lower layers and finishing with the upper. , Move the section you've already curled to the front of your shoulder to keep it out of the way. , Separate the curls as much as you like.
If the curls are tighter than you wanted, keep in mind that within a few hours they'll relax a bit. , Take just a little bit of product, rub it between your palms to soften, and work gently into your hair with your fingertips.
This helps define the curls and keeps them soft.
Using styling wax instead of hair spray avoids the crunch and frizz that can come from sprays.
However, if you prefer hair spray, spritz your curls with a light- or medium-hold spray.
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