1. IT ALL STARTS WITH YOUR HAIR CUT

The health of your hair plays an important role. In fact, the more damaged and split the ends of your hair are, the harder it will be to curl your hair.

2. CUT BACK ON THE SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER

We all know that unwashed hair holds a style better than freshly washed hair (right?), but did you know that cutting back on the hair conditioner can also help your hair hold a curl better?

3. INVEST IN A GOOD DRY SHAMPOO

On the days when you’re skipping the hair wash, a little dry shampoo will do wonders in adding some volume and getting rid of any excess oil.


4. PROTECT YOUR LOCKS

Before you bust out the curling iron, make sure to apply a heat protector to your hair so you don’t damage it. 

5. MAKE SURE YOU’RE USING THE RIGHT CURLING IRON

The size of the barrel on your curling iron makes a big difference. Try switching to a 1 1/4? iron, and your curls will look better AND last longer!

6. START FROM THE TOP

Unlike hair straightening, which requires you to start from the bottom and work you way to the top, CURLING hair works the other way around. Working from top to the bottom is easier and takes less time. 

7. CRACK OUT THE BOBBY PINS

This is how to get your curls to last: roll each fresh curl around your finger, fasten it to your head with a bobby pin, and then, when all of your hair has been curled and pinned, spray with hair spray, leave for 10 minutes, and remove the curls one by one. It takes LESS time and the end result is always bouncier curls that last all day long.

8. NEVER FORGET THE HAIR SPRAY

Always lock in your look with hair spray- you’d be amazed at what a little spray can do to revitalize your curls at the end of the day!