How to Get Voluminous Curls for Iconic Curly Hairstyles
We like big curls and we cannot lie!
If you got your daily dose of pop culture today, you’ll notice that voluminous curly hairstyles are having a major moment right now. When our favorite celebrities rock a new hairstyle, they give us more reason to figure out how we too can get the look quick, fast, and in a hurry! How to curl your hair becomes a necessity! This is why we’re breaking down how you can create volume in your curls. Whether you have naturally curly hair, or if you need a hand from your handy-dandy hair wand, you can curl your hair in just a matter of minutes. Ahead you’ll find how to curl your hair in two ways; you can create voluminous curly hairstyles fast. And we promise they’re both really easy.
Two Ways to Get Big, Curly Hairstyles
Voluminous Curls: Wash & Go Style
Step 1: Wash your hair.
Cleanse and condition your hair with some of the Dove Quench Absolute Shampoo and Dove Quench Absolute Conditioner for a soft, moisturized, and frizz-free finish. Clean hair is the first step on how to curl your hair.
Step 2: Apply a defining product.
Now is the best time to part your hair in the direction you want it to fall. For super-defined and touchable curls, apply a product that puts your curls into formation, keeps frizz under control, and provides hold. Smooth and rake TRESemmé Flawless Curls Extra Hold Mousse throughout your hair.
Step 3: Diffuse.
To dry, use a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment. Place the diffuser at the very ends of your hair to dry. How curl your hair becomes very easy with a good tool like a diffuser.
Step 4: Fluff, fluff, fluff.
Once your curls are completely dry use your hands to separate your curls. Use an afro pick to lift at the roots of your hair for maximal volume. Continue to fluff hair at the roots until you get the volume you desire and then you’re done.
Voluminous Curls with A Hair Wand
Step 1: Wash hair.
Since you’ll be using heat on your hair, it’s best to start off with a hair care system that drenches your hair with moisture. Wash hair with Suave Professionals Coconut Milk Infusion Deep Moisture Shampoo and Suave Professionals Coconut Milk Infusion Deep Moisture Conditioner.
Step 2: Prep with a heat protectant.
This hairstyle calls for not one, but two heat styling tools. Prep hair with a heat protectant that’ll keep your curls protected. Spray TRESemmé Platinum Strength Heat Spray liberally all over damp hair.
Step 3: Blow-dry your hair.
A simple and easy way to blow-dry your hair is to use the tension method. Why does this method work? For this voluminous style, you don’t want to hair to become too straight. You’ll need a touch of texture to help enhance the big look. Simply hold hair taut at the ends and blow-dry from root to tip. Continue this method until your hair is completely dry.
Step 4: Section hair and add curls.
How to curl your hair? Beginning at the back of the head, take a medium section of hair and wrap it around your hair wand. Hold hair in place for a few seconds and release. Repeat this step for the remaining sections. Once all of your hair is curled, allow it to cool for a few seconds before moving on to the next step. You’ll have lots of loose curls.
Step 5: Separate curls.
Warm a styling oil like Suave Moroccan Infusion Styling Oil into your hands then apply it onto the surface of your hair to add shine then pull as many curls apart as you can to create the big hair effect. Take your afro pick or a wide-tooth comb and give your roots a bit of lift.
Step 6: Set your style.
Get your curly hairstyle to last with the use of a climate protection spray to keep your hair in check no matter what Mother Nature has in store for you. Finish your look off with TRESemmé Climate Protection Finishing Spray.
Want to try more curly hairstyles like this? Learn how to create a curly braided updo.