If you'd like to learn how to get Instagram worthy, traffic stopping, big bouncy curls which last all day (sometimes two) then please keep scrolling gals.
Big Curls
Before Picture
Here is my hair naturally without any products, heat or styling. It is fairly thin and lackluster but takes to products well.
Step 1: Wash Well
Hair is always easier to manipulate once it's wet, so start by giving it a good wash. Your shampoo and conditioner should always compliment the look you're trying to achieve. Use a thickening or volumising one to boost bounciness at the beginning. I adore Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo £20 and Thickening Conditioner £20, my hair definitely feels plumper after using these.
EXTRA AF TIP: Use a scalp exfoliator and do a mini head massage to get circulation flowing and get rid of all those nasty dead hair cells. Not only will your scalp thank you but it will make all your other products work so much better!
Step 2: It's all in the prep
Just like anything, preparation is key when it comes to achieving the perfect style. Not only will it help heat tools work better and your hair thicker but it will also make your style last a lot longer. I use what can only be described as a 'Miracle in a bottle' the Carb Cocktail £22 from Color Wow. It works by bonding a fiber mesh around thin strands to instantly fatten them up, it also restores lost proteins which are a result of color damage. I literally feel like I have new hair after I blow dry with this, I look in the mirror-like damn who is this new Felicia with thick hair ;)
EXTRA AF TIP: Add a thickening mousse into the roots to ensure ultimate anti-gravity height!
EXTRA AF TIP: Add a thickening mousse into the roots to ensure ultimate anti-gravity height!
Step 3: Blow it all out
This is probably the most technical step but also the most crucial! How you blow-dry your hair is the way it is going to stay until you next wash it, it's also the perfect opportunity to get big, BIG hair! Spritz a little heat protect all over to prevent damage, I use the Vo5 Protect £4.40 to ensure my style stays in place whilst protecting. I then use a round brush on small sections, making sure I dry underneath to boost volume at the base.
EXTRA AF TIP: Hold your head upside down and blow dry the underneath for extra va-va voom!
EXTRA AF TIP: Hold your head upside down and blow dry the underneath for extra va-va voom!
Step 4: Curls for the Girls
Now your hair is dry you should start to see a dramatic difference in the volume you've already created, some days I'm happy with just blow drying but when I want a more glam look I'll curl my hair. I'm using the Babyliss Pro Curling Tong £20, I've had it for over 4 years and it's incredible, especially for the price! I do prefer wands usually but tongs are great for a bigger more relaxed curl.
- Start by clipping the top portion of your hair and curling the underneath first, working your way up.
-Grab a small section of hair and curl away from the face, I always curl the sections nearer to my face away and then randomly mix up a few near the back. This will add more volume and texture, stopping the curls forming together in one clump!
- Repeat until you have curled all your hair.
EXTRA AF TIP: After each curl, hold the curl up in your hand and let it cool in place, this will help to 'set' the curl as it forms its shape whilst it's cooling. This ensures a bouncier curl which will last longer.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
Last but definitely not least is those extra steps to finish the look which gives it the WOW factor. I like to run my hands through my curls to give them a softer look. Then spritz some texturizing spray to give hair a sexy, messy look. I am in love with the Color Wow Style on Steroids spray £20 it stops the curls forming together and gives them an undone tousled look, it's also the only texturizing spray for colored hair, keeping it moisturized and bouncy. Add hairspray if you must but I tend to avoid it when I can as it weighs hair down and can be too sticky!
EXTRA AF TIP: Lightly backcomb the roots of your hair with a small bristle brush to give it volume which lasts. I also like to do this to the ends of my hair for a messy sexy look.
Finished Look
And there you have it, big sexy curls! I definitely don't do all these steps when I curl my hair, sometimes I literally just use a wand. These steps might seem OTT (that's just me guys) but I promise you when I do this my hair will literally stay perfect for a few days. Definitely worth it for a special event or night out.
Thanks so much for reading, I hope you liked my first hair tutorial. I enjoyed doing this so much as I especially love sharing tips and tricks with you guys! Let me know if you found it helpful or tried any of my tips out.
Thanks,
Sadie xoxo
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