Tutorial: How to Use Flexi Rods on Natural Hair
Get bouncy, weather-proof curls to take you through all your parties.
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Are you looking for how to use flexi rods on natural hair? You’ve come to the right place.
Summer may be notorious for putting our hair through its paces, but the colder months bring out a whole lot of hair issues as well. Dry and fine hair types, as well as natural hair, are particularly susceptible to the extreme dryness that’s brought on by winter weather. This can lead to frizz, stubborn flyaways, and static, with the use of heat tools also exacerbating the damage. Using flexi rods on natural hair as a styling tool helps create heatless curls, making it a key addition to your arsenal.
How to Use Flexi Rods On Natural Hair
Scroll down for a simple, step-by-step guide to using flexi rods on natural hair. Check out the video to help take you through each step, and get ready to obsess over the super-cute results using flexi-rods:
Start on clean hair.
To begin your flexi rod set on short natural hair, start with clean, slightly damp hair.
Spritz hair with water.
To make hair a bit more pliable before styling, spritz with water. This mist helps detangle and moisturize your strands, as well as helps soften hair without a heavy feel.
Apply gel to hair.
To style your hair, use a gel that provides a firm hold without drying out your strands. We like the nourishing yet, non-stiff feel of TRESemmé Mega Firm Control Gel.
Part hair.
Starting at the back of your hair, create a small section to begin your first flexi rod set. As you work your way around your head, you will repeat this step.
Take a section of hair and twist around flexi-rods.
Starting from your hairline, twist a small section of hair around a flexi-rod, just as you would with a curling iron or wand.
Repeat on the entire head.
Continue the process on all sections until all of your hair is set into rods.
Remove rods.
Gently straighten each rod and unfurl your curl. Use a hairspray such as Suave Extreme Hold Unscented Aerosol Hairspray to help hold your look into place.
Tame baby hair with an edge brush or toothbrush.
Use a toothbrush to help you comb your baby hair the way you want it to be styled. If needed, apply a bit more gel to help with hold. Use our tips for taming your edges to help you with this step. We love using an edge gel such as Emerge Edge Control.
Done!
Now you have mastered flexi rods on natural hair! You’re all set to go party-hopping with your new curly ‘do!
Are you thinking about trying out this style? Be sure to share the finished look with us over @AllThingsHairUS!
