5/29/2009

5 Tips to make the most of curly hair

Let It Grow:

If you’re thinking about that haircut, don’t. Curly hair looks sexier when it’s longer so take a shot at growing it out. As for that haircut – ask your hairdresser to cut it in layers so your hair is easier to manage and ends up looking fabulous. A good layered haircut for long curly hair is a classic look so don’t pick up those straightening irons yet!Long curly hair

Headbands Rule:

Look around you – everyone’s wearing a headband in some style form or fashion. But guess what, with curly hair you can look better in a headband than most other people out there. See headbands tend to flatten the hair so straight hair doesn’t look so good when it’s flat does it? But with curly hair, the flattening can work to your advantage. You can wear it anyway you like. But here’s something else I discovered. Put on a headband while your hair’s still damp and let it sit there for a while. Take it off later and you’ll see that your hair is perfectly set at your crown. So you’ll have great body yet it will stay in place at the top of your head! How cool!

The Updo:

Okay for all of your hair vocab challenged people – an updo is simply hair jargon for putting your hair up instead of letting it hang loose. Curly hair looks absolutely gorgeous in an updo. One of my favorite updos for curly hair is to use some bobby pins to arrange the curls at the top of the head. The circle of bobby pens should hold up the curls in such a way that the curls flow out like an elaborate bun. You can let a few strands stray loose to frame your face or put them up as well – it’s up to you. Add some glitz by decorating the updo with some clips and hair jewels.

The Wriggle:

The wriggle is a perfect curly hair look that works well for any occasion – casual or formal. Get your hands on some hair gel and hair shining serum. Blend them well together. While your hair is still damp, use one hand to pull it towards your face. While you’re doing this, use the free hand to “wriggle” your fingers over your head just the way you would if you gave yourself a head massage. This is to get the blended gel and serum into your hair. Shake your hair out so it doesn’t stick together and just let it be. Try not to use a comb or it will change the entire look.
Going French: The French twist is one of the classic hairstyles and with curly hair, you can rock it like no other. If you don’t know how to do it, get someone to do it for your once or watch someone doing it so you can learn. You need to make sure you pull your curls back as tightly as possibly to the back of your head to get the perfect Twist. Again, you can let some curls go and arrange them so that they flow from the top of your head, over the twist. This adds some drama to the look.

5/02/2009

Short and curly hair styles

Styles for natural curly hair should always complement your hair's unique curl pattern. Not everyone knows how to "read" that pattern and the results could be disastrous.

Layered hair cuts are one of the most suitable haircuts for short to medium length soft curly hair. It is easier to maintain and give your curls a good structure. 
Glen short hair style
Excessive hair weight is a curl's worst enemy. When your hair gets too long and heavy it tends to pull down and straighten your curls. Visit your stylist at least every six weeks. If you have thick curly hair, or your hair grows quickly, then every four to five weeks might be better for you. 

The most important thing to know is that not all hair stylists understand the subtle nuances of cutting naturally curly hair. If you are searching for a new hair stylist, don't be afraid to call and ask if they have a curly hair stylist or specialist on their staff. If they say no, or act like you just asked the dumbest question that they have ever heard, hang up and move on. 

From Straight to Soft Curly Hair Style

Soft, cascading curls of hair, edgy waves, romantic ringlets or a la movie queens from the '40s. It's the latest curly look from the red carpet that called "Hollywood glam". If your curls are to keep their shape for a long time and look as natural as possible, the best things to use are rollers.

If this is what you looking for then learn about waving technique called the S Wave Thermal Set.This technique combined with a wave solution is much gentler and easier on the hair than a traditional perm while creating natural-looking, soft curls that last up to three months. It's suitable for those with straight or slightly straight hair types and create the perfect foundation or base for a multitude of curly hair styles.

See more hair styles for curly hair

If you have hard to manage natural curly hair and want to have straight OR soft curls and romantic waves, then you need to consider a Retexturizing service with your hair stylist. This option allow you to relax your curly hair to straight or re-create the curls in a new soft S wave hair style.

From Relaxed to Natural Curly Hair

If you have already relaxed hair and you like to get back to your natural curl you can consult your hair stylist to use a more gentle relaxer like Caribbean Dream Relaxer and make the transition easier.