Curls are beautiful but getting them to last longer, especially if you just had them done, is a lot of work. Sometimes, after just a few hours of sleep, the well-defined ringlets begin to look spongy. You may be lucky to have yours last a few days before it looks not-so-beautiful.
If you love your curls and you always love to see them bouncy and full of life, there is something you can do to make them last longer. You don’t always have to count days or hours until the curls are ruined and no longer loveable.
See a list of ways to make your ringlets last longer and look as beautiful as day one.
1. How to Make Curls Last Longer With Hairspray
Using hairspray is a common way hairstylists get to make your curls stay in place and last longer. You can also do this at home. There are two ways to use hairspray on your curls. You can either use it to prep your hair before curling or use it after heat styling.
However, the best time to use hairspray is after heat styling. Using heat over hairspray increases the risk of getting your hair damaged by the heat.
After curling your hair with rollers and pins, hold the hairspray can about 8 inches away from your hair and spray. Holding the spray too close to your hair will leave too much product on your hair and weigh it down.
2. How to Make Curls Last Longer Without Hairspray
If you don’t want to use a hairspray, getting your curls to last longer than the usual period begins from the curling process. Naturally, with hairspray, they would unravel and loosen. Without hairspray, they droop faster and lose their hold.
To make your ringlets last longer without hairspray, you need to make them very tight. Look for a smaller barrel and attach it to the curling iron. Tight and smaller ringlets would unravel, but they will still look like what you want.
Moreover, you can swap hairspray for finishing spray or volumizing spray. These sprays can help hold them together without making them crunchy with build-up.
3. How to Make Curls Last Longer Overnight
Securing your hair well before you sleep is good for the health of your hair. It is also good for curls. The right night routine for your hair and sleeping posture can help make them last longer or not.
Before you go to bed, you should have your hair to keep hair away from your face. It also helps to keep hair from rubbing against the beddings. Gather your curls into a loose bun with a scrunchie or by tying a scarf around them.
Using a headband or rubber bands will ruin the ringlets when you’re taking the bands off. Additionally, if you’d rather not gather these ringlets together, you can spread them out on your pillow and lie on your back.
Most importantly, the fabric of your pillowcase greatly determines what happens to your hair overnight. Cotton pillowcases have friction with your hair and can ruin it. However, silk pillowcases prevent and reduce friction between your hair and the pillow.
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4. How to Make Curls Last Longer With Curling Iron
A curling iron is a good heat tool for getting curls. Ringlets that would last long must be small and tight from the start. Use a curling iron with interchangeable barrels. Pick a small barrel to make tight curls that would last longer.
After curling with a curling iron, allowing them to cool well is very important if the ringlets would last long. As your hair cools, it takes on its new form. Additionally, DO NOT skip heat protectants. While it protects your hair, it enhances the ringlets and makes them last longer.
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5. How to Make Curls Last Longer on Straight Hair
Curling straight hair is a big job, but if you eventually get the curls, you’re faced with another concern. Getting them to last longer on straight hair is possible.
If you can, create curls on hair that have not been recently washed. Make them tight with the right barrel size using a professional-grade curling iron. Afterward, spritz texturizing spray or hairspray for volume and to hold them in place. Also, allow the ringlets to set in and cool.
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6. How to Make Curls Last Longer for Fine Hair
Fine hair does not always hold curls well because of its weight. The curls look limp and loosen quickly. Curling hair that is not so clean makes the ringlets more pronounced. Before you use the curling iron, prep your hair with a mousse, hairspray, or heat protectant.
Also, use curl enhancing products to increase the hold of your ringlets. However, you shouldn’t use too much, which can also make them fall out of place. Afterward, carefully divide your hair into small sections to get small, tight ringlets and use the correct barrel.
Likewise, when you curl, work from the ends of your hair to the roots. Curling from the roots to the top makes the roots have the most curls. This weighs down the scalp and makes them fall out quickly. After making each curl, you should secure it with pins while it’s still hot.
The most important part of the curling process is what you do after using the curling iron. Leave the ringlets to cool, use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to get the bounce, not a brush.
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Helpful Tips on How to Make Curls Last Longer
- Curling hair that is not so clean makes better ringlets
- The size of the barrel determines the tightness of the curls. Use a smaller barrel to get tight ringlets
- Do not use conditioner on your hair before curling
- Curl your hair a few days after washing
- Don’t leave your hair to heat for too long
- Use quality heat tools
- Make sure your tool is at the right temperature
FAQs
Why do your curls fall out of place so fast?
How you sleep and your hair care routine after getting your curls done are factors that determine why your curls fall out of place. Tugging at or playing with new curls before they set perfectly can also make them lose faster.
Can you make curls permanent?
If your hair is not naturally curly, getting permanent curls may be quite the job. Heat tools like hot rollers and curling iron/wand are the best options to curl straight hair. To make the curls permanent, you need to have scheduled sessions with a stylist to curl your hair again until it sticks.
What’s the difference between a curling iron and flat iron?
A curling iron is a heat tool for making curls while flat iron helps to straighten out hair. If used correctly, by an expert, you can get nice ringlets with a flat iron. However, curling iron does curls better.
Conclusion
Keeping curls in place can be quite the work but it is possible. You can make your curls last longer than they naturally would using several methods. Hair products like hairspray, mousse, and curling iron can help hold ringlets down.
You don’t always have to go the way of heat to make your ringlets stay in place. There are non-heat methods that can help make your curls last longer. If your hair already suffers from heat damage or frizz, you should opt for methods that don’t make use of heat.
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