How to make curls: 9 options to curl your hair

If it’s smooth, we want to curl it. If it’s curled, we want to straighten it. This thought is very common in the beauty world, especially when it comes to hair. And adopting hairstyles is one of the ways to get away from that “usual” hair and innovate.

When we talk about hairstyles, one of the options that is very successful among women is waves. As currently having straight hair is very common, those who want to stand out can do big waves or delicate curls to have a different look than most.

Fortunately, today there are numerous techniques to achieve different styles of curls and waves. Some use electrical devices such as the Babyliss and the flat iron, while others are tricks with common objects used to conquer the desired waves.

9 techniques to make curls or waves yourself

Check out the different techniques taught by Brazilian beauty gurus:

1. Babyliss

This is probably the most traditional technique for making curls. However, it requires a good deal of patience and skill. It is necessary to train and not give up to achieve the desired effect. It’s also important to wear a thermal glove so you don’t burn your fingers and be very careful. Thick curlers make for big, loose Gisele-style curls and thin curlers make for more delicate curls. See below in the tutorial how vlogger Gracibelli makes waves with the device.

2. Flat iron

This technique is widely used in salons and is quite practical. Simply attach the hair to the flat iron and slide it over the strand in a curling motion. There are some slight variations in the way of doing this process, mainly in relation to the way to hold the device. Check out in the videos below how easy it is to reproduce this technique at home in two different versions.

3. Miracurl

MiraCurl is a new product on the market. The product promises to make curls easily: it pulls the hair, as if “swallowing” the lock, curls and lets go – all by itself! Some people like it and some people don’t. See in the video below from blogger Jessica Flores how she uses the product and her opinion about it.

4. Coke

The bun trick is ideal for creating messy beach-style waves on long hair. The technique is one of the easiest, but it doesn’t last long and depends on time to work. You will need to put your hair in buns and sleep in them to create the wavy effect. Blogger Nina Santina teaches the step by step in the video:

5. Aluminum foil

To do this technique, you need to wrap each strand with your finger and then put aluminum foil around it. Then, you must “press” each wrapped strand with the flat iron. Be very careful not to burn yourself and not burn your hair. Don’t leave too long. See in the video how vlogger Jô Marsano performs the technique:

6. curlers

Curlers are also an ancient and traditional method of curling hair. To do this, just wrap each strand in the roller with Velcro and sleep with it attached so that the coffins are fixed. Check out the tutorial by vlogger Camilla Mendes.

7. Fingers

The technique taught by blogger Debora Araujo consists of curling the locks using your fingers and securing them with bobby pins. Once this is done, she gives two options for the curls to “take”: one is to spray the hair to leave it damp and wait for it to dry and the other is to sleep with the curls. Check out the full step-by-step video:

8. Sock

This technique is very simple and does not need a heat source. The only accessory needed is a thin sock. You will make a kind of headband with the sock and wrap your hair in it. Then, just sleep with your hair curled and when you wake up your hair will be wavy. See the tutorial with vlogger Ella Diniz:

9. Curl shapes

Curl Formes is an accessory to make curls of different sizes. To be used, you will need the complete kit that brings a type of needle, used for the application of the product. To ensure a perfect result, choose the Curl Formes size according to the desired curl size. Check out:

What products should I use when curling my hair?

Regardless of the technique you adopt, it is worth using some products to protect your hair and also to ensure that the waves last as long as you want.

Before working with any hot device on your hair, use a heat protectant. It is essential to ensure that the heat does not damage your hair too much. Even with the protector, excessive use of these hot appliances ends up damaging the wires. So, don’t overdo it and use it only once in a while if you don’t want to ruin your locks.

There are those who also adopt the use of curl activators, but these products are usually made for natural curls and do not always provide a good result in curls made by artificial methods.

After doing any of the techniques, it is suggested to use a setting spray, especially if the technique does not use a device that heats up, as these waves tend to last less in the hair.