Hair Care
Step-By-Step: How to Diffuse Curly HairThis expert guide will get you perfectly defined, frizz-free curls |
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To start, divide hair into five sections: one at the front of your head, and two sections on each side of your head. Take one section at a time and rake product through it with your fingers. Use a styling lotion for curly hair (try DevaCurl SuperCream Coconut Curl Styler, $28), or a foam or mousse for wavy hair (try Finesse Self Adjusting Curl Defining Mousse, $3.79).
After you've smoothed the product on the section, hold on to it by the ends and gently shake your hair to help natural curls form. If you skip this step your curls will loose their shape. You can divide each section into smaller sections as well for the shaking to help each individual curl form.
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Excellent advice. I have a lot of natural curl, and I see stylists following these steps instead of using any curlers or curling irons. They simply work the curls with their fingers.
by GigiSD Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate
Very good advice!
by luckygal79 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 01:26PM Report as inappropriate
Great tips!
by T_rod93 Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 03:34AM Report as inappropriate
Thanks! This was very helpful! I'll be sure to keep this in mind when my karmin salon pro hair dryer arrives! It comes with a diffuser so I hope they hurry up with the shipping :D
by laura_wolfhart Friday, June 22, 2012 at 08:32PM Report as inappropriate
very helpful! i will try on my frizzy mess!
by pamken Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 07:44AM Report as inappropriate
I have a diffuser for my curl hair, it works great at enhancing my curls. Having a pro hair dryer helps too, mine is a Karmin G3 Salon Pro Professional and it's the best i've used so far :)
by mtaylor722 Thursday, May 3, 2012 at 05:59PM Report as inappropriate
VERY helpful tips, I just wish there were pictures or a video to make it easier to understand.
by mrselliott08 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate
Very true..it's taking a long time!
by maryjane_baja Friday, March 23, 2012 at 11:21PM Report as inappropriate
WOW I learned so much! Thank You for publishing this!
by Mishashawnea Friday, March 16, 2012 at 01:16AM Report as inappropriate
Maybe I'll get it right, now!!
by powerwoman033 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 08:06AM Report as inappropriate