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Mixed girls with curly hair have a huge advantage when it comes to styling their hair: They can rock both curly and straight here and look just as good no matter how they decide to use their hair.

If this is your case, and you’re looking for mixed girl curly hairstyles, then you’ve landed in the right page, because we’ve put together a list with the very best 35 hairstyles for mixed girls.

How to Style Biracial Curly Hair for Girls

mixed girls with curly hair

Before getting into the list, let’s talk a little bit about the maintenance that goes behind biracial curly hair, and what you can do for mixed curly hair, to take care of it.

The first thing we recommend is for you to invest in good hair products specifically made to take care of curly hair. Even if your hair is somewhere between extremely curly and just wavy, it’s better if you use products that will benefit your curls type instead of going for products made for straight hair.

It’s important for you to understand curly hair gets tangled a lot and it’s very dry, which is why moisturizing and hydration are a must, and you should incorporate them into your hair care routine.

As to how to style biracial hair, the great thing about long & thick curly hair is that it’s versatile, and you can pretty much do any hairstyle that you feel comfortable with. However, remember to not tie the curls too tight or you’ll break them, and try to use heat as little as possible to assure you’re not damaging your hair.

Do’s and Dont’s for Mixed Curly Hair

mixed girl curly hair

As a mixed girl with curly hair, you’ll realize there are plenty of things you should be doing, and plenty of things you shouldn’t if you really want to make the most out of your curls.

DO: Leave your natural hair to breathe every once in a while. Don’t style it, don’t comb it, don’t do anything but let it rest in its natural shape at least for a day every two or three weeks.

DON’T: Apply heat constantly! Using hair straighteners and curling irons can severely damage your hair if you are constantly using them. Although using them every once in a while won’t do anything, if you pick up this practice you’ll soon enough lose the structure of your curls.

DO: Use coconut oil and coconut based products. Believe it or not, coconut oil and other products are GREAT for hairstyles for mixed race curly hair since they deeply hydrate the hair, help it bring their natural shape back and leaves a very nice smell.

DON’T: Crush your curls when doing difficult hairstyles! Remember, curls a very fragile and will basically break at anything. When doing hairstyles that require ponytails or similar things, don’t tie up your hair too tight or over-comb your curls, you’ll damage it.

DO: Cut your hair every three to six months! It’s very important for mixed girls curly hair to regularly cut the ends of their hair or go for big chops to keep their curls as healthy as possible, so don’t be afraid to cut things out, it’s necessary.

Mixed Girls With Coolest Curly Hairstyles

These are the trendiest hairstyles for mixed girls with curly hair to rock.

1. Half Braids

mixed girl's curly hair with side braids

Mixed girls might inherit that gorgeous Afro hair texture. If so, the hairstyling options are so various. With this hairdo, you will show off those amazing curls and build height and give the hairstyle a funky vibe with cornrow braids on one side.

2. Curls with Headband

curly bandana hairstyle for mixed girls

What’s your biggest flex? If you properly take care of your hair, it can certainly be that amazing mane. A headband will complete your hairstyle for mixed girl curly hair and add funkiness and youthfulness.

3. 3c Blonde Curls

mixed girl with blonde curls

What a gorgeous texture and definition! You don’t need long hair to show off and brag about that fabulous mixed girl curly hair. Dye the ringlets in a honey blonde color to create a contrast between your skin and hair, and use a hair conditioner for curly hair to soften them up.

4. Long Black Curls

mixed girl's curly permed hair

To achieve this long gorgeous mixed girl curly hair can be like a part-time job. It takes hours to wash, style, and apply all the products that keep it in the best shape. However, if you know you can’t pull this off forever, you can give it a try by applying hair extensions.

5. Curls and Bangs

mixed girl's curly hair with bangs

Embrace your lovely curls and choose a layered hairstyle for mixed girls with curly hair. The layers will help you avoid that triangle shape and make the ringlets beautifully fall and form. However, to keep the hair away from your face, get bangs and cut the above the eyebrows.

6. Marine Blue Curls

mixed girl with blue curls

Ready for summer, turquoise waters, and a huge amount of fun? In this case, you shouldn’t ignore your look, especially your hair. Dye it in a dark blue color, and make sure you avoid getting it wet when swimming in the ocean. The  salty water will make the color fade easier.

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mixed girl curly hair with blonde highlights
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mixed girl long curly hair with bangs
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mixed girl with curly bun
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mixed girl with side swept curls
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mixed girl with caramel brown curly hair
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mixed girl with curly braided pigtails
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mixed girl with curly brown hair
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mixed girl with curly layered bob
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mixed girl dreadlocks with curly ends
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mixed girl curly hair with braids and beads
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17. Ultra Curly Hairstyle

mixed curly hairstyle for women with glasses

Do you want to make your ringlets tighter and with that super cool, wet appearance? While the hair is still wet, apply a hair gel to preserve the curls. The coils will be tight and very well defined, just the way you want them.

18. Blonde Afro

curly ombre hairstyle for mixed race girls

You better think twice before switching to a blonde color like this one. It’s not suitable for all skin tones! However, mixed girls with curly hair can pull it off and transform this look into a great masterpiece. The hairstyle maintains the Afro and defines each ringlet.

19. Curly Palm

mixed girl's curly ponytail

We know curly hair can be a lot to deal with, but certain hairstyles are easy to create and make you look sweet and cool. For example, this top ponytail. To better show off the texture, spare two strands from your bangs and let them fall on the corners of the forehead.

20. Pale Purple Look

purple curly hairstyle for mixed girls

Pale purple colors can be hard to manage, but if you love how this color suits you, you’ll find the right way to keep it vivid. One of the best tips is to use special shampoo for curly dyed hair and plenty of nourishing treatments. The color fades quickly, so you’ll need frequent touch-ups.

21. Box Braids Ponytail

mixed girl with curly hair

These types of box braids are one of the best hairstyles for mixed race curly hair since one, it helps to protect their natural curls, and two, they are easy to style into more manageable hairstyles, just like this classic high ponytail.

22. Curly Bangs

mixed girl afro hair with curly bangs

Mixed girls with curly hair are usually afraid to use curly bangs, but let us tell you: They add so much texture to your hair and help to frame your face! Let your naturals curls shine and add a little fun touch with curly bangs and there you have it, you’ll rock this exact same hairstyle!

23. Big Loose Curls

mixed curly hairstyles

Like we said before, the great thing about being a  mixed curly hair is that you can rock both curly and straight hair, and as long as you don’t constantly do it (remember, the heat can damage your hair), it’s a great hairstyle to rock every once in a while.

Simply blow dry your hair first to make it easy to straighten it. Then, to achieve the waves, curly it with a big curling wand and tore apart the curls until they have a more messy hairstyle.

24. Low Sleek Bun

mixed girl with curly low bun

If you want to go for a classic hairstyle for a fancy occasion, then this slick back low bun is perfect! Simply push the hair back with your hands or a soft brush, and then tie it around a ponytail to then convert it into a low bun. Remember to comb your edges as well to really get the tiny curly baby hairs under control.

25. Box Braided Updo

hairstyles for mixed race curly hair

Like we said before, mixed girls with curly hair can really benefit from braids since they tend to protect your hair, but when you put them up in a turban, you get a much more chic style than just wearing the braids alone.

26. Half Up and Half Down Ponytail

If you’re looking for comfortable, easy to do mixed girl’s curly hairstyles, then this one is the right one for you! Simply separate your hair into two half, then put the top half of the hair into a ponytail and let the rest of your curls free.

27. Blonde Hair with Dark Roots

Another great way to give a little twist to your mixed curly hair is to dye it. However, before you bleach it and dye it blonde, remember to have a hydration kit nearby to bring back the life to your hair once you’ve put it under a lot of damage and stress, this way, you can assure your curls will maintain healthy even after bleaching it.

28. Short Curly Blonde Hair

Although mixed girls with curly hair already have curls, sometimes they aren’t as big as you want them to be. If you want to achieve this hairstyle, curl your hair with your own fingers right after you wash them, and apply medium to low heat with a blow dryer to achieve these types of big curls.

29. Sleek High Ponytail with Weave

A huge trend amongst hairstyles for mixed race curly hair is doing your edges and making them part of your whole hairstyle. To replicate this one simply push your hair back in a high ponytail and remember to leave the baby hairs around your forehead out so you can later own style them and add some texture to your hairdo.

30. Half Up Half Down Bun

mixed girl with curly half up half down hair

If you want to take some hair out of your face but you don’t want to go for a high ponytail, try a top not! Simply take a section from the front of your head and tie it carefully in a knot. Make sure to puff the curls around the knot to make your curls seem bigger and that’s it.

31. Space Buns

We love this curly hairstyle for mixed girls since it looks extra cute! To do it, divide your hair in two and push it back into two big buns, push the hair out a little bit to make them even bigger, and remember to leave some strains of hair naturally falling out of the buns to frame your face.

32. Half Up Two Buns

Consider this hairstyle a little variation of the one we just told you. Again, separate your hair in two, but leave the bottom out, falling naturally on your shoulders. Then take the top part and divide into two, putting each half on top buns!

33. Short Red Curls

Again, a great way to spice up these hairstyles for mixed girls with curly hair is to color out the ends of your curls to give your natural form a little fun twist! We recommend you using vegan/nontoxic hair dye so you won’t damage your curls.

34. Curly Bangs with Ponytail

mixed girl with curly bangs and ponytail

This biracial curly hairstyle is very easy to do, and it will look great on everyone. First, don’t be afraid to cut some bangs, just remember to always cut them longer than you might think you need them so your curls have space to shrink without giving yourself accidental baby bangs.

Then simply put your hair up in a high ponytail and make sure to carefully shape every curl on the place to give yourself more volume and definition.

35. High Ponytail Braids

mixed girl curly hairstyles

To do this, you’ll have to go to your hairstylist to make sure your mixed curly hair doesn’t get damaged in the process and that you get the style and design that you want!

If you do it right, recreating these mixed girls with curly hairstyles can be really easy! Your curly hair gives you the advantage of being able to pull out almost any hairstyle and it’s time for you to have fun with it. Just remember to always take proper care before and after making any of these hairstyles and constantly hydrate and moisturize your curls to keep them in optimal conditions.

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30 Handsome Long Wavy Hairstyles for Men https://hairstylecamp.com/men-long-wavy-hairstyles/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 13:18:45 +0000 https://hairstylecamp.com/?p=45269 Long wavy hair for men is more exceptional than the normal long hair. It gives the hair more befitting look and it looks healthier. Although not very easy to maintain like the normal long hair, few maintenance tips are needed to give your hair the glamorous look it deserves. How Men Can Get Long Wavy …

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Long wavy hair for men is more exceptional than the normal long hair. It gives the hair more befitting look and it looks healthier. Although not very easy to maintain like the normal long hair, few maintenance tips are needed to give your hair the glamorous look it deserves.

How Men Can Get Long Wavy Hair

mens long wavy hairstyles

Men’s long wavy hairstyle can be gotten by following these few steps:

  • Skip the shampoo; the main rule of long wavy hairstyle for guys is to skip the usage of shampoo as often as possible. Scalp oils which naturally moisturize hair won’t be able to travel as far on men’s curly hair like the straight hair. These results into the dryness of hair which easily makes hair damaged.
  • Conditioning; curly hair needs lots of moisturizing which comes in the form of conditioners and leave-in conditioners. Some people make use of natural conditionals like coconut oil but commercial product perform well also. Furthermore, products created for curly also has added ingredients to fight dry hair. Everyday conditioning helps curly hair and reduces dryness of hair.
  • Style gently; Hair brushes are not meant for long wavy hair and particularly damp wavy hair. Damp hair is weak and susceptible to breakage so gently crease it and untangle with your finger or a comb with the wide tooth. Same as for styling. If you make use of hair blower, make use of the diffuser and low level of heat setting to protect hair from styling damage.

Hair Care Tips for Men with Long Wavy Hair

Here are a few hair tips for men with long wavy hair:

Know Before You Grow

Before you start to grow your hair, make sure you have rational goals and that the maintenance of long hair won’t be difficult for your lifestyle. You’ll need more time in your grooming ritual to maintain wavy long hair for guys.

Get The Right Tools

hair brush for men's long wavy hair

This is similar to the repairing of a car or construction of a bridge, the right tools make the difference. For keeping of long hair, invest in good tools. A wide-tooth comb and a hairbrush with high quality with natural bristles are important. If you have a ponytail on, buy some cloth-coated bands because rubber bands will cause great damage to your hair

Use a Blow Dryer

Drying with a towel is one of the main causes of damage to men’s hair. When the hair is wet, it is highly vulnerable to damage. When the towel is used to rub the hair, some of the hairs become twisted in the threads of the towel and become stretched out to the breaking point, causing great damage to the cuticle and split ends.

To properly dry with a towel, shake out the excess water and blow your hair in the direction it grows rather than using the towel to rub the hair. The drying process takes a bit longer this way but after a few haircuts, you’ll take note of the difference in the way your hair looks.

Loosen Up Your Hair

loose ponytail for long wavy hair men

Wearing very tight ponytails can lead to a condition called traction alopecia, which is a loss of hair due to break to the hair’s root from pulling tight.

Wearing a tight hat can also cause stretching of the hair and cause it to break. Putting on your hats and ponytails looser will help to avoid these types of hair damage.

Avoid Pool Water

If you’re a swimmer, avoid damaging your long wavy hair in the pool by using leave-in conditioners and clarifying shampoos before and after you swim.

Trim Regularly

how to trim long wavy hair

Since the only way to get rid of damaged hair is to cut off the damaged section, trimming your hair regularly will help remove split ends. Make sure you trim your hair about every six to eight weeks but make it clear to your stylist that you only want enough hair removed to get rid of the split ends.

Take Care in The Sun

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Too much sun can damage the skin, and too much disclosure can damage your hair as well. Ultraviolet rays can penetrate deep into the hair and cause injury and make your color fade. A leave-in sunscreen for your hair can be of help.

Stay Healthy

Your hair condition is often a reflection of the condition of your body system. How many see unhealthy people with great hair? Not much. Poor diet, stress, smoking, and lack of sound sleep all contribute to poor health and lifeless looking hair. So try to eat well, drink lots of water, stay away from smoking, reduce your stress, sleep well and live well.  Both your hair and body will thank you for it.

Best Long Wavy Hairstyles for Men

We have compiled a list of 30 hairstyles for men’s long wavy hair. Have a look and get inspired.

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wavy long topknot for men

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side swept wavy long hairstyle for men

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wavy long hair braid for men

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wavy long shag haircut for men
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male faded mullet for wavy long hair
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bearded guy with thin wavy long hair

11. One Sided  Hairstyle

long wavy messy hair for men

If you love messy hairstyles, opt for a medium-cut that also reveals the curls and waves. Wear the top on one side. This hairstyle will make you feel and look young and add a geeky note to your appearance. It only requires a tousle, and you are good to go. 

12. Top Bun

long wavy man bun

If you have long wavy hair, a top bun is a practical choice for a hairstyle. Gather all the hair up and tie it with a hair elastic in a messy updo. Sport a short beard and a mustache and create a short hair contour on sides, around the ears. 

13. Messy One Side

long wavy ombre hair for men

Enlighten your curls with creamy blonde hair dye. Use it to create gorgeous peek-a-boo highlights for the lower back hair. Layer the whole mane and flip the top on one side. Go for a short beard and a mustache to get that badass look. 

14. Wavy Hair for Old Men

long wavy hairstyle for older men

As your hair loses its pigment, you might be tempted to dye it. However, your can ditch this process and embrace your white threads. You will love the moment it all turns gray, especially if you also have a long matching beard. 

15. Long Pony with Undercut

long wavy ponytail for men

Having such a long hair requires a lot of attention, and sometimes you just want to keep things simple with an easy hairstyle for men with wavy hair. Pull all the hair in the back, in a low pony. If you usually wear your hair like this, you might consider spicing things up a little bit. And an undercut is one of the best options. 

16. Layered Long Wavy Hair

long wavy blonde hair for men

So many men use hair dye to change their hair color, and why wouldn’t you do the same? Keep the roots in their natural shade and enlighten the rest of your hair. Toss the bangs on one side and spread your wavy hair on your back. Keep the whole hairstyle messy. 

17. Half Up Half Down

half up long wavy hairstyle for men

A half up half down hairstyle for men with long wavy hair will make you look so cool. Use a pomade or hair gel for the top section. Pin that part in the back, in a bun or a pony. Keep the rest of the hair untied and sport a stubble beard with a defined contour.  

18. Salt and Pepper Curly Top

men's long wavy hair with undercut

A high fade for the sides and back can help you highlight that long wavy top. Keep the crown section long and wear it on whatever side you want. This hairstyle is a great way to hide a receding hairstyle or a V hairline. 

19. Comb Back

slick back long wavy hair for men

Comb back hairstyles for men with wavy hair can look so professional. It is a common hairdo for white collars or for those who want to inspire trust. Comb all the hair towards the back and use hair gel to make it stick. 

20. Colored Curly Hair

long wavy dyed hair for men

Long wavy hairstyles for men are so versatile, and you can use them to pull off so many looks. In this case, you’ll get a lot of attention if you choose to use colored hair spray on a black or brown hair base. Apply the pink and purple on the top and save the green for the back and underneath strands. 

21. Wavy Fringe Cut

long wavy hair with fade

The opposite of a slick back, this trendy style wears hair forward instead. Hair is long enough to wave and layered enough to enhance natural volume.

22. Long on Top, Short in Sides

long wavy hairstyles for men

This cool long wavy haircut for guys has enough length for hair to wave while a high fade at the sides hair down to the skin.

23. Short Undercut

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Another variation of the crop trend for men, this version is all about wavy long hair in bangs over the forehead.

24. Thick Crop + Drop Fade

thick long wavy hair with fade

A longer and heavier way to wear the textured crop, this one contrasts a bald drop fade over the ear with thick fringe that falls down over the forehead. Stylish long hairstyles for men’s thick wavy hair.

25. Long Wavy Hair with Undercut

Long Wavy Hair with Undercut

A shaved undercut with long hair on top is a cool combination that makes men’s wavy and long hair easier to wear. To get this look, work some product into the hair at the forehead to keep hair out of the face.

26. High and Tight Hair

The high and tight is no longer just a military hairstyle. With long waves on top and high fade that goes down to the skin at the hairline, this haircut has the same profile but lots more style.

27. Wavy Faux Hawk

wavy faux hawk for long hair men

This creative Mohawk-inspired long wavy hair look does what a good haircut is supposed to do for men – works with hair. The undercut leaves a wide swath of hair on top. Hair is left wavy but pinched up at the centre like an undercut faux hawk.

28. Wavy Hair with Quiff

The slick back hairstyle for men with wavy long hair is cool and easy to wear. A touch of the product holds hair back and tames frizz. Faded edges add even more detail.

29. Tousled Waves

tousled long wavy hair for men

For something different, this men’s side part hairstyle coifs tousled long waves into a faux hawk at the front.

30. Long Wavy Haircut + Skin Fade

long wavy hair with skin fade

For guys with thick and long wavy hair, this wash-and-wear style reveals natural texture while cutting hair short.

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70 Ravishing Short Shag Haircuts for Women https://hairstylecamp.com/best-short-shag-haircuts-for-women/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:10:06 +0000 http://hairstylecamp.com/?p=294 Shag hairstyles are done by layering the hair into different lengths. It was first created by the famous barber Paul McGregor. In shag haircuts, the layers are generally done at the top and sides. This hairstyle got popular when many celebrities like Rod Stewart, Florence Henderson, and Jane Fonda got different types of shag haircuts …

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Shag hairstyles are done by layering the hair into different lengths. It was first created by the famous barber Paul McGregor. In shag haircuts, the layers are generally done at the top and sides.

This hairstyle got popular when many celebrities like Rod Stewart, Florence Henderson, and Jane Fonda got different types of shag haircuts in the early 1970s.

This haircut also got public attention in the 1990s when Jennifer Aniston wore the famous “The Rachel” shag hairstyle. After that, Meg Ryan also styled a shag in 2000s then it became a trend for both smart girls and women.

Best Short Shag Hairstyles for Women

Many women love hairstyles with a retro feel and others like a more modern look. No matter in which group you are from these two, you’ll definitely like the 70 amazing short-shag haircuts and styles below.

#1: Short Curly Brunette

short curly brunette shag for women

The bounce in these soft brunette curls completely makes the shag haircut come alive! The hair is one length all around and features small tousled curls. This trendy, dynamic hairstyle is a must try.

#2: Red Shaggy Pixie

short red shaggy pixie for women

A bold red shaggy pixie cut for women is a vibrant and edgy short hairstyle. Textured layers and a tousled finish make it the ultimate chic look. On brunette hair, add dark or medium red highlights for a pop of color.

#3: Short Emo Shag

emo girl with short shag haircut

For all you rebellious women with a playful side, you’ll love this short shag haircut with an emo vibe. Choppy layers, asymmetrical fringe, and dark, moody tones complement the edgy texture. It all makes for a look that perfectly embodies the unique and expressive spirit of emo style.

#4: Short Shag for Older Women

short shag haircut for women over 50

Short-shag haircuts can be excellent choices for women over 50. The versatile nature of shag hairstyles allows for customization to suit different face shapes, hair textures, and preferences. This light blonde hair color beautifully complements a light skin tone.

#5: Short Shag with Wispy Layers

short soft shag haircut for women
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For a softer haircut that’s easy on the eyes and flatters your angles, opt for this short shag haircut with straighter wispy layers. The gentle, face-framing layers offer a touch of texture and movement.

#6: Women’s Shaggy Mullet

short shaggy mullet for women
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A women’s shaggy mullet haircut is a bold and edgy style that combines the rebellious spirit of a mullet with the textured layers of a shag. Shorter at the front and sides, it transitions into longer layers at the back for a contemporary and daring look.

#7: Short Afro Shag for Black Women

short afro shag for black women

For Black women with afro texture, a short shag haircut is a dynamic, textured style that celebrates natural curls. With layers strategically cut to enhance volume and shape, it embodies a chic fusion of Afro-centric flair and contemporary edge.

#8: Colorful Shag with Straight Bangs

Express yourself by adding color to your shag haircut. This one features fun blue highlights up close to the face. The haircut features textured layers and straight bangs complemented by vibrant highlights.

#9: Dark Shaggy Bob

short dark shaggy bob for women
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Add a bold red lip to your short dark shaggy bob to make the most gorgeous and chic hairstyle. The bob, with its clean lines, is enhanced by shaggy layers, creating a dynamic and edgy look.

#10: Spiky Shag with Color

short spiky shag hairstyle for women
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If you want bold and contemporary with a touch of punk, choose this short spiky shag haircut. Along with the textured layers, straight baby bangs and spiky elements add an edgy flair. A bit of color in the fringe is another great way to enhance facial features.

#11: Straight and Wavy Shag

short shaggy bob

On a short shaggy bob, mix straight and wavy texture. You’ll love the punch of volume and personality it adds. For date nights, choose a colorful hair pin to clip in up front.

#12: Piecey Pixie

shaggy pixie haircut

Do blondes really have more fun? Find out when you sport a piecey pixie with shaggy texture. The layers create flattering built-in lift and movement for minimal styling.

#13: Pop of Pink

short layered shag haircut

If pink isn’t bold as a hair color, then we don’t know what is! A short bob parted at the side and given layers stuns with the pop of peppy pink and beautiful waves.

#14: Asymmetrical Pixie

short curly shag haircut

Short haircuts like asymmetrical pixies are perfect when you want to rock the shaggy style. Create these mod curls by scrunching in hair product with fingers.

#15: Thin Layers

short shag haircut for thin hair

The quickest way to a bland shag haircut is by wearing it all one length. Nix that problem by asking your stylist for short layers, then use fingers to create a voluminous zig-zag part.

#16: Short and Wavy Blonde

2: Short and Wavy

This shag hairstyle is very versatile because it can be mixed with other styles to create something great. You can see an example of unique creation in our next model. She has mixed this shag with a bob. She also is using highlights. This combination produces a look that communicates class and elegance.

#17: Messy Blonde Shaggy Bob

Messy Blonde Shaggy Bob haircut


Are you looking for a style that will highlight your inner rocker? This is exactly what you find with this messy short shagging cut that is mixed with elements of a bob.

#18: Short and Wavy

Short and Wavy shag


We provided one example of how this works well with short wavy hair. But, we wanted to illustrate one with extremely wavy hair. This model shows that this is a great hairstyle for women with hair that has many different levels of natural waviness.

#19: Short Shaggy Hairstyle on Alexa Chung

4: Shaggy Hairstyle on Alexa Chung


We spoke about how it is important for a hairstyle to illustrate your inner personality. Alexa Chung’s style illustrates that well. She is using a little curl at the end to not only draw you to looking at her face but also to work with her natural personality.

#20: Short and Chic

#5: Short and Chic

We mentioned at the beginning that this can create a very chic style. This model illustrates that well.

#21: Best One Yet

#6: Best One Yet


We consider this to be our best example yet. It is not because of the model. Although, she does illustrate it well. It is because of the way she is wearing it. She shows how truly attractive this hairstyle can be. It frames her face well.

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#22: Lisa Rinna’s Short and Shaggy Style

7: Lisa Rinna’s Short and Shaggy Style

The sheer number of famous people using this shag hairstyle show that how extremely popular it has become. It also shows that it can fit into any lifestyle. We see this with Lisa Rinna’s haircut. She is truly beautiful, glamorous, and professional.

#23: Short Shag Haircut on Dark Hair

#8: Short Shaggy for Darker Hair

Every type of hair provides its own attributes that are seen in the type of haircut that you have. We mentioned in #6 that how the light hits the hair provides an appearance of full body.

This is seen in darker hair. Healthy, darker hair provides a natural shininess that intensifies the look of the body.

#24: Dramatic Look

Dramatic Look


This model illustrates yet another look that can be achieved. She is using a slightly longer length with bangs of the same length as the sides and back to create a truly dramatic look.

#25: Another Shag Haircut with a Bob

10: Another Shag Haircut with a Bob


Here, we see another example of a short shaggy bob. But, we see it on a different type of hair. She is straight blonde with a little bit of curl. The side view also gives you a great look at how this produces a full body look. From the back, you get the look of a shoulder length cut.

#26: Thin with Bangs

short shag haircut with bangs

For women with thin hair, a short shag haircut with bangs is great for disguising it. Just add layers and feel free to play with different types of textures like straight and wavy.

#27: Side Bangs on Thin Hair

short Asian shag haircut

Many Asian women are born with thin hair. While they may wear it long and straight for the most part, shortening it to bob length and adding layers and a side bang is a much more stylish way to sport it.

#28: Messy Shag

short shag haircut for women

While the top part of this short shag haircut is messy and full of sexy texture, the bottom half features straightened locks. It’s a detailed hairstyle you can’t go wrong with!

#29: Blonde Waves

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If blonde is your preferred color, give it new life and a new look with a short shag haircut. Try an a-line bob that’ll show off your wavy long locks.

#30: Thick with Choppy Bangs

short shag haircut for thick hair

Choppy blunt-cut bangs add a very edgy twist to a shag haircut. The contrast of straight fringe with wavy body is a beautiful look.

#31: Short, Shaggy, and Glamorous

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You can see how much body that this model pulls from this hairstyle. She uses it with her natural personality well. She produces an overall look that is simply glamorous. This is a look that any women would love to have.

#32: Sexy Short Shag Haircut

12: Shag Haircut and Sexy

Yet another great example of the versatility of this style. This model is using a shorter version than some of the others. There are some that don’t think short hair can also be sexy. This model illustrates that it is not the hair but the attitude that you bring to it.

#33: Medium Length and Bangs

13: Medium Length and Bangs

Yet another example of how you can use length in both the sides, back, and the bangs to create different looks. This model is using medium length with curl at the ends to create a truly attractive and classy look.

#34: Shaggy and Curly Bob

14: Shaggy and Curly Bob

This model is mixing the styles from the last few models. She has darker hair that is also curly. By mixing the bob with this type of hairstyle, she has produced a very classy and elegant look.

She also has a hairstyle that is very low maintenance. She is able to roll out of bed in the morning and with little effort have a great look.

#35: Short, Shaggy and Gorgeous

15: Short, Shaggy and Gorgeous

Here we see another example of the short and shaggy hairstyle used with a slight amount of length on the sides and back. This keeps the hair close to her face and again draws attention to her not her hair.

#36: Shag Haircut and Layers

#16: Shag Haircut and Layers


We have provided examples with blonde hair, dark hair, wavy hair, and now we look at yet another color. This model is a wonderful example of brunette hair. She also shows how using layers produces yet another look.

#37: Short, Shaggy, Messy, and Extremely Cute

17: Short, Shaggy, Messy, and Extremely Cute


This model shows that the short and shag hairstyle can produce some extremely cut results. She uses it with curl and the ends to produce a huge amount of body.

She also uses shorter bangs and hair on the back to move the focus off of her hair and on to her. This all combines for a style that is also low maintenance.

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#38: Age Doesn’t Matter

18: Age Doesn’t Matter


This example shows that age is simply a number with this type of hairstyle. This woman is in her 70s and still producing a very classy and attractive look with this type of style. It works for any women, no matter what your age.

#39: Dark and Colored Hair

19: Dark and Colored Hair

This hairstyle is able to work with many different colors. We have illustrated that multiple times. But, it doesn’t have to just work with natural colors. This model illustrates how it can also work with colors such as purple. You get the sheen that provides a very full body look.

#40: Classic Short and Shaggy

#22: Short with Bangs

This next example is from one of the most famous movie actresses. She not only illustrates the professionalism and class that a short, shaggy hairstyle can provide but also shows that it always doesn’t have to be extremely short.

She has left her bangs, side and back a little longer. This gives her a little more length and produces yet another look for this hairstyle.

#41: Curly Hair and Short Shaggy Style

23: Longer with Bangs

One of the great things about this type of hairstyle and one of the draws to it, is its ability to work with multiple different types of hair. It can be difficult to find styles that work well with curly hair.

This is one of those styles. This is due to the fact that curly hair only adds to the view of body that comes with the “shaggy” portion of this style.

#42: Short with Bangs

24: Shaggy Style with Layers and Medium Length


Here we see another example of the short and shaggy hairstyle with bangs. This model illustrates how this can be used with a more “triangular” shape face to frame the face well and draw attention to your natural beauty.

#43: Longer with Bangs

25: Taylor Momsen

We have mentioned multiple times the versatility of this shag haircut. This model illustrates this well. She is using longer hair with this type of style to produce a truly glamorous and fun look.

#44: Shaggy Style with Layers and Medium Length

26: Bad Girl Shag Haircut

This model is illustrating how combining multiple different looks can create something new. She has medium length hair that is cut short and shaggy but also uses layers.

#45: Taylor Mom sen

#27: Blunt Bangs


Have you seen how popular the short and shaggy hairstyle is? We have yet another celebrity example. Taylor Mom sen is using this cut a little differently than the other celebrities that we have seen. She is using slightly longer sides and bangs to pair with her beauty wonderfully.

#46: Bad Girl Shag Haircut

#28: With Bangs for a Cute Look

We all want a hairstyle that embodies our own personality. This is exactly what we see with this next model. She is using a longer cut with this style to illustrate her own personality.

#47: Blunt Bangs

29: Short Shaggy on Meg Ryan

We have seen this style work with no bangs, short bangs, and long bangs. We now see how it works with blunt bangs. These bangs stop just above her eyebrows and the overall cut, once again, work with her round face to produce a glamorous look.

#48: With Bangs for a Cute Look

#30: Full Body

This model is using multiple different traits to create a very cute look. She is using medium length sides and bangs to create a very attractive look.

#49: Short Shaggy on Meg Ryan

31: Another Example on Darker Hair


This is yet another famous actress that wears this style well. It is able to frame her naturally round face in a wonderful way.

#50: Full Body

#30: Full Body

This model provides an example of how much body you can get from this style. She is using length that is just below her ears. Yet, she is able to get a huge amount of body from it.

#51: Another Example on Darker Hair

31: Another Example on Darker Hair


We provided one example of how this works with darker hair. But, we couldn’t pass up including this one also because it is a wonderful example of the amount of body that this hairstyle can produce.

#52: Short, Shaggy with Ginger Hair

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Ginger hair is a truly attractive color for many. This model illustrates that well. She also shows how this type of hairstyle can be used to highlight the natural color and the features of her face.

#53: Tiffani Thiesson’s Short and Shaggy Cut

Tiffani Thiesson’s Short and Shaggy Cut


Tiffani Amber-Thiesson is one of the most well-known actresses. She first came from Saved By The Bell. She became the heartthrob of many young boys and the envy of many young women. She illustrates how this style can work with natural beauty and poise to create a truly attractive look.

#54: Short and Shaggy with Fine Hair

Tiffani Thiesson’s Short and Shaggy Cut

We mentioned that this cut works with all types of hair. We see that with this model. She has very fine hair but this cut creates a very classy look for her.

#55: Shag Haircut for Blonde Hair

35: Shag Haircut for Blonde Hair


This one is short all around. It still provides a shoulder length look in the back. It works well for women that have blonde hair. You can see how the shaggy style allows light to hit the hair at multiple levels. This is what provides a full body appearance.

#56: Short, Shaggy, and Straight

35: Shag Haircut for Blonde Hair


We have seen many examples of this type of medium shag haircut used with some curl. Now, we see how it can work with straight hair. This model is using it with bangs and straightened hair.

She frames her face well and draws you into those alluring eyes. This is another great example of the extreme versatility that you can find with this hairstyle.

#57: Trend for 2024

35: Shag Haircut for Blonde Hair


This model is illustrating the current trend in this type of cut. She has the back cut very short and the sides hand to past her eyes. This is producing a great look and one that is easy to take care of.

#58: Women Over 50 and the Short, Shaggy Hairstyle

38: Women Over 50 and the Short, Shaggy Hairstyle


We showcased one older woman. We wanted to include another one. This model illustrates how this cut looks great on older women. She is over 50 and simply rocking this style.

#59: Short, Shaggy Hairstyle with Balayage Color

38: Women Over 50 and the Short, Shaggy Hairstyle


This hairstyle is extremely versatile with so many different colors. We see this yet again with this balayage colored, short and shaggy hairstyle. This model uses it to frame her face and the coloring simply adds to the overall look.

#60: Short, Shaggy Hairstyle for Older Women

40: Short, Shaggy Hairstyle for Older Women

This cut doesn’t just have to be for the younger generation. This model shows how it can also work well and look glorious for older women.

#61: Shags for Oval Faces

Put new framing on an oval face with wavy shag that comes just to shoulders. This look also features wavy bangs that aren’t too thick.

#62: Voluminous Crown

Even in older age women can rock an edgy short shag haircut. Just fill the crown of your hair with spiky texture, then straighten your side bang until it’s perfectly smooth.

#63: Cropped Bangs

Not all shag haircuts have to come with long flirty side bangs. This one looks amazing with cropped bangs. They’re straight but the body is full of soft waves.

#64: Uneven Layers

A mix of short and long layers on a shag haircut and short blunt bangs is a super easy way to add edge. A variety of rainbow colors also does the trick!

#65: Curvy Faces

Not crazy about your curvy face? Take the focus off those rounded angles by trying out a short layered haircut and super short bangs. Wear it straight or wavy.

#66: Round Haircut with Curls

The mushroom haircut gets a feminine update when it features long curls and even longer length. All one length makes it easy to manage.

#67: Windblown Shag

Even your shag will have shag when hair is chopped short with layers. Load up on the waves and maybe try a blonde color for that hot surfer chic vibe.

#68: Short Side Bangs

A short layered haircut deserves equally short side bangs. Put a whole new spin on your look by combing hair over your ears.

#69: Curtain Bangs

Even out a long wavy shag haircut with soft straight curtain bangs. Playful pink is the way to get your personality to come out, although an ombre will look just as gorgeous.

#70: The Cruella

Cruella Deville would love this updated take on her short black and white hairdo. Combine super short bangs with soft waves.

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What Is Multi-Textured Hair? Maintenance & Styling Tips https://hairstylecamp.com/multi-textured-curly-hair/ Sun, 07 Jan 2024 16:05:09 +0000 https://hairstylecamp.com/?p=117484 You’ve always known you had finer hair on some parts of your head and thicker, coarser curls in other areas. But maybe you didn’t realize you have multi-textured curly hair until you looked closer and tried to discover your curl type. Well, welcome to the club! Almost all people with curly hair have more than …

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You’ve always known you had finer hair on some parts of your head and thicker, coarser curls in other areas. But maybe you didn’t realize you have multi-textured curly hair until you looked closer and tried to discover your curl type.

Well, welcome to the club! Almost all people with curly hair have more than one texture somewhere on their heads. Most have two; some even have three. Before we get into how to take care of multi-textured hair, let’s discuss what exactly it is.

What is Multi-Textured Hair?

Multi-textured hair refers to hair that doesn’t have a uniform curl pattern throughout. Instead, it exhibits a variety of textures, such as having wavy curls at the front and tighter curls at the back, or a combination of thin and thick strands. This diversity in texture can be natural or result from transitional phases like growing out chemically straightened hair.

It’s a common occurrence and can present unique styling and care challenges due to the differing needs of each hair texture.

Why Do I Have Multi-Textured Hair?

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Hair can have more than one texture for different reasons, but the primary reason is genetics. Maybe your Dad or Grandad has a looser curl pattern than your Mom or Grandma, so you get both textures on one head. There are some other reasons for it though:

Hair can have more than one texture for different reasons, but the primary reason is genetics.”

Ghanima Abdullah

You’re Transitioning to Natural Hair

This sounds obvious. Of course, you’ll have two different textures if you’re transitioning: the chemically processed and natural parts. But wait, you’ll have three. That’s because when the chemicals get on the scalp, they change how your scalp produces hair–at least temporarily.

But you will probably never notice this unless you do a big chop. With a big chop, your hair might be straighter for the first month until your texture starts to come in.

On the other hand, harsh chemicals from relaxers, keratin treatments, and bleaching can damage the hair follicles in some areas of the head. This might be wherever your stylist rubbed in the product the most: at your nape, hairline, or crown. So in those areas, your hair might be a different texture, with tighter or looser curls.

Harsh chemicals can actually damage the hair follicles, leaving parts of your hair with a different texture.

You Have Areas with Damaged Hair

Some parts of your hair might be straighter than others because of heat damage. Otherwise known as “training”, heat damage happens when the proteins of the hair are stretched with heat to the point when they cannot bounce back. A lot of tight pulling can cause the same issue.

You’re Aging

With age and hormonal differences, you might find parts of your hair have a different texture. Hormones can change the shape of follicles, so you might have a looser curl in parts of your head.

On the other hand, hair loss starts with finer hair in the area. So, if you notice your texture is changing and there is thinning in the area, you might have pre-alopecia.

Do You Have Multi-Textured Hair?

Multi-textured hair means having various types of strands, such as loose curls, tight coils, and varying thicknesses. If your hair shows these differences, you likely have multiple textures.

This hair type is quite common and can change over time. Factors like transitioning from chemically straightened to natural hair often cause changes in texture.

To identify if your hair is multi-textured, observe if different sections have unique curl patterns or thickness.

How to Care for Multi-Textured Hair

Differing textures are usually very obvious to the touch and the hair might also behave differently. The ease of combing might differ from section to section and the curls will be visibly tighter or looser. This means detangling is probably a challenge. Here’s how to care for your multi-textured hair.

1. Pre-shampoo

Pre-poo for multi-textured hair

You can pre-poo with oils, butters or a homemade combination of both. These products seep into the hair shaft over time to provide strength. They also fill the hair shaft so that excess water and detergents can’t enter while you’re washing.

When shampoo enters the hair shaft, it can be corrosive. Excess water can cause your cuticle to lift, which can cause damage during the difficult process of detangling multi-textured hair.

2. Section It Off

Before you wash your hair, take a minute to separate it according to texture. Then, wash and condition your hair. Detangle it with the conditioner still in. This will make the detangling process much more manageable. If you pre-shampooed, you’ll find very few shed hairs.

3. Apply Your Products Accordingly

Where you have tighter curls, you’ll probably need more products like leave-in conditioners or curl definers. So don’t skimp! It will help make those areas softer and easier to manage. Where your hair is less tightly curled, there’s no problem using a lighter hand with products.

4. Don’t Be Afraid of Scissors

Tips for Handling Multi-Textured Hair - Trim Regular

Just make sure to use sharp hair shears – not kitchen scissors. If the sides and nape are finer hair, you can cut it shorter so that it doesn’t look so different from your tighter curls and droop outside your style.

If your hairline or bang area is finer than the rest of your hair, consider cutting it short and using edge control to have beautifully laid ‘edges’. It’s up to you, and of course, you have to consider where your hair is finer and will look good cut shorter.

But! You don’t want to cut tighter curls and leave the looser ones longer. That might look a little strange.

If the sides and nape are finer hair, cut it shorter so that it doesn’t droop outside your style.

5. Embrace Frizz and Shrinking

We’re always trying to reduce frizz, but embracing it will give your curls a more uniform look. Once you wash and condition your hair, let it air dry. You’ll probably come out with an afro or huge curly hair, and that’s okay.

You’ll get the most compliments from beautifully frizzy styles. If you feel like it looks messy, grab a pair of hair shears and lightly trim away flyaways.

6. Style with Rollers

Tips for Handling Multi-Textured Hair - Use Hair Rollers

If you like a curly style, try changing up your look by using rollers instead of displaying your natural curl pattern. Wash and go might highlight your different textures and twist-outs and braid outs are not strong enough to get you a uniform curly look.

Rollers help make your curls uniform, and you can always use two different sizes to get a different look. Often larger rollers are used up top and smaller-sized rollers are used on the sides and back. If you have two or three different textures, rollers can go a long way to getting you the style you like.

Rollers help make your curls uniform, and you can always use two different sizes to get a different look.”

Ghanima Abdullah

Roll your hair in small sections using a curl-defining cream. Flexi Rods are the best for beginners and you can graduate to using hard rollers and endpapers later. When you’re finished rolling, spritz your hair with water so it’s uniformly wet. Apply a hair net and use a hair bonnet attachment to dry your curls thoroughly with a blow dryer. Or try a hooded dryer.

7. Use an Updo or Side-Do

Try an updo for the areas you’d like to highlight and hide for the day. Don’t worry, side do’s are also possible. And if you want to show off the curls in the back of your head or up top, try a puff.

How to Style Multi-Textured Hair

Styling multi-textured curly hair begins with prioritizing its health. Regularly balance moisture and protein levels using deep conditioners or overnight masks. Multi-textured hair means varied curl patterns; you might have wavy curls at the front and tighter patterns at the back, especially if transitioning from chemically straightened hair.

Begin with frequent co-washing, using a detangling brush under cold water for luster and hydration. This ensures each texture gets the nutrients it needs. Stylist Whitney Eaddy suggests extra care for multitextured hair, like sectioning and finger coiling strands for uniform curls and definition.

Spot styling can address areas of frustration; use hot tools like flat irons on super curly sideburns or tight coils for a uniform look. Always protect hair with heat protectants and deep treatments. Alternatively, go heat-free with methods like rag sets or sock curls for overnight, uniform texture.

Different hair sections might need varied products or amounts. Distribute moisturizers and nourishing products evenly, providing extra hydration to kinkier textures. Understanding which parts need more care leads to healthier, defined curls.

For a lasting change, consider professional chemical treatments like perms or straightening, but consult a stylist to avoid damage. With patience and the right techniques, you can embrace and enhance the unique beauty of your multi-textured curls.

FAQs

Is it normal to have different hair textures?

Yes.

Why is my hair curly underneath but straight on top?

If your hair is fine in diameter, it might be easy to get straight just by pulling it. Pulling your hair stretches the proteins, but if you have fine hair, it doesn’t always bounce back. So your new hair growing in will be curly, and it can be straight on top.

How do I get more textured curls?

You can try salt spray.

How do I fix different curl patterns?

You can try rollers if you want all your curls to come out the same.

Why is my hair a mix of wavy and straight?

You might have damaged your waves with heat.

What are Type 3 curls?

Type 3 curls are spiraled ringlets.

What is a multi-textured perm?

This is a perm that uses different sizes of rollers so that your curls come out in different sizes. It looks more natural like this because many people with curly hair have more than one texture or size of curl.

Do perms damage your hair?

Yes, perms use corrosive chemicals to make your hair permanently the curl size of the roller they set your hair on.

What is the difference between layered and textured hair?

Layers can make your hair appear thinner or more voluminous, depending on how they’re added. But textured hair is hair that has a wave or curl to it.

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How To Blow Dry Curly Hair Without A Diffuser https://hairstylecamp.com/blow-dry-curly-hair-without-diffuser/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:14:42 +0000 http://hairstylecamp.com/?p=24174 Blow-drying curly hair is a tough task. Frizzy and messy locks just don’t want to settle into a nice and neat hairstyle. Some women spend up to an hour trying to style their hair and eventually end up failing. A diffuser is a savior for many girls with curly locks. It makes the hair look …

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Blow-drying curly hair is a tough task. Frizzy and messy locks just don’t want to settle into a nice and neat hairstyle. Some women spend up to an hour trying to style their hair and eventually end up failing.

A diffuser is a savior for many girls with curly locks. It makes the hair look neat and curly without the strands flailing all around. But what do you do if you don’t have a diffuser handy?

Most of the time such a problem occurs when you go on vacation or travel on some other occasion. Travel hair dryers rarely have diffuser nozzles, while those in the hotel rooms have never heard of them at all.

Blow Dry Curly Hair With towel

Steps to Blow Dry Curly Hair Without Diffuser

Blow drying curly hair without a diffuser requires a gentle approach to maintain the integrity of the curls and avoid frizz. Here are detailed steps to do it effectively:

Pre-Drying Preparation

After washing your hair, gently squeeze out excess water. Use a microfiber towel or a soft cotton T-shirt to blot your hair. These materials are gentler on curls compared to a regular towel.

Avoid rubbing your hair vigorously with a towel as it can disrupt the curl pattern and cause frizz.

Use products like curl-defining creams, mousses, or gels. These help in defining curls and providing hold.
Apply these products evenly throughout your hair, focusing on areas that tend to frizz or have less definition.

Divide your hair into manageable sections. You can use clips to hold sections in place. Working in sections ensures that you evenly dry all parts of your hair and maintain the curl pattern.

Set the Blow Dryer Correctly

Use a blow dryer with multiple heat and speed settings. Set your dryer to a low or medium heat and a low speed. High heat can be very damaging to curly hair.

Blow Drying Technique

Hold the dryer about 6 inches away from your hair to avoid direct heat. Begin by drying the roots of your hair.

Once the roots are partially dry, move to the lengths and ends of your hair. Using your other hand, gently scrunch the hair in the section as you dry. This helps to maintain the curl pattern.

Avoid focusing the dryer on one spot for too long. Continuously move it around to distribute the heat evenly and prevent heat damage.

You can tilt your head forward or to the sides to lift the roots away from your scalp for better air circulation.

Finish Drying With Cool Air

Use the cool shot button on your dryer once your hair is almost dry. This helps to set the curls and reduce frizz. Cooling your hair helps to close the hair cuticle, adding shine and smoothness.

Once your hair is dry, you can apply a light hair oil or serum to add shine and tame any remaining frizz.
Avoid touching your hair too much after it’s dry, as this can cause frizz and disrupt the curl pattern.

These simple steps to blow dry curly hair without a diffuser can help you go on the road without taking too much equipment with you.

Alternative Techniques for Drying Curly Hair

Drying curly hair effectively while maintaining its natural texture and minimizing frizz requires alternative techniques, especially when you’re not using a diffuser. Here are some alternative methods:

1. Cool Air Flow

If you don’t have a diffuser handy and have plenty of time, just leave your hair alone. Many curly women report that the best curly hair results are reached when you don’t try to dry it artificially.

In order to get the best look while air drying, follow the simple steps:

  • After washing your hair, carefully dry it using a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt in order to get rid of the extra moisture.
  • Apply a leave-in conditioner, which is labeled “for curly hair” to your locks. While running your fingers through the hair, scrunch the hair to form curls.
  • Leave your hair alone until it’s fully dry in order to reduce static electricity.

The same results can be achieved faster if you use cool hair-drying options. Most professional hair dryers have a cool button. What it does is just blow cool air. Even though air drying is better, you can get satisfactory results with cool airflow.

2. Hooded Drying

Hooded dryers are not something most women have at home. However, you can find them at gyms and hair salons.

A hooded dryer is an expensive appliance, but it can save you time when drying your curly hair. Whenever you are using twist-outs and rollers, such a dryer can become your best friend. They also improve the deep conditioning process.

If you are not a fan of diffusers and don’t like holding your hand up when drying, consider buying a hooded dryer.

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3. T-Shirt Wrapping Method

 T-Shirt drying Method

This is a timeless technique that our grandmother and great-grandmothers had been using back In the 20th century. There is no reason why it wouldn’t work today! All you need is a cotton t-shirt or a microfiber towel and some time. You’ll get better curls, faster drying, and minimum frizz.

  • Put the towel or t-shirt on the bed or on the counter.
  • Flip your hair forward so your hanging locks are placed in the middle of the fabric.
  • Fold the towel or shirt over your hair and tie it so it stays in place.
  • Wait about 1 hour before unraveling the towel.

You get dry and neat curls without too much hassle.

4. Use Your Car

One of the fastest and most surprising methods to dry your hair without a diffuser is to use your car. Just make sure you don’t try this trick when it’s really cold out and you have to walk to the garage with your hair wet. This is also a wonderful option for women who are pressed for time.

Both the AC and heater in your car can work as a hooded dryer. All you have to do is get into the car, close the windows and turn on the heater or the AC(at the warmest setting) at the highest speed.  If you want your hair to get extra volume, you can open the car windows.

5. Make Braids

If you want to slightly alter your curl texture while keeping it neat and frizz-free, you can use the simple braiding method.

After washing your hair, make tight French braids. The more you make, the more volume you’ll get. If you are after nice and neat waves, just two braids will do.

Blow-dry the braids at a medium setting, wait about 15 minutes and unbraid them. The hair might be slightly wet inside. If such is the case, use cool airflow to dry it.

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Some of these methods last longer than diffuser-made curls, so you can try them even when the nozzle is available.

If you use a diffuser to make a beautiful curly mane, watch this video:

FAQs 

Is a diffuser necessary for curly hair?

Well, kind of, at least if you’re using a blow dryer. A diffuser helps keep the hair from blowing around while drying it. So it reduces frizz and helps keep your style in place.

Can I use a sock as a diffuser?

In a pinch, yes. A sock also diffuses the heat of a blow dryer, but because the fabric and weaves are unpredictable, it’s better to use cheesecloth and a rubber band.

How do I dry curly hair naturally?

You can try air drying after using a t-shirt to scrunch the hair or you can try car drying.

How do I air dry curls?

You can try t-shirt wrapping, also known as plopping. Then once your curls are in place, air dry your hair without touching it.

How do I find volume without a diffuser?

Plopping helps to increase volume because you hold your head upside down at the beginning of the process to create volume.

Should I air dry or diffuse my curly hair?

No heat is always better than low heat or diffused heat. Heat is always damaging to the hair, it just depends on the degree of damage due to the temperature or how it’s used.

So air drying is always going to be better than diffusing because of the heat involved.

What can I use as a diffuser?

You can use a square of cheesecloth or a thin handkerchief or purchase a sock diffuser that’s meant for the purpose.

What is plopping for curly hair?

Plopping is the same as t-shirt wrapping. You can actually use a blow dryer outside of the t-shirt to dry your hair to at least 80% before air drying.

How do I dry curly hair overnight?

You can also leave a t-shirt wrap in your hair overnight to dry it.

How can I air dry wavy hair without getting frizz?

By using the same method of plopping you can air dry wavy hair without frizz.

How do I sleep with curly hair?

The best way to preserve your curls while sleeping is to pineapple your hair. That means to pull your hair up into a loose ponytail atop your head. Then wrap the sides of your hair with a silk scarf.

What exactly is a diffuser?

A diffuser is a device that connects to the end of a blow dryer to diffuse the heat. You apply a diffuser onto the roots of the hair so that the hair can dry quicker than air drying without much damage.

Can I diffuse straight hair?

Yes.

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Bleached Hair Not Holding Curl? Here’s What to Do https://hairstylecamp.com/bleached-hair-wont-hold-curl/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 12:49:11 +0000 https://hairstylecamp.com/?p=149761 So you bleached your hair to lighten the color, but now your once bouncy curls have fallen flat. No matter what you try – curling irons, rollers, hair spray – your newly lightened strands just won’t take a wave and hold it. This frustrating issue is common for color-treated and damaged hair. You worked hard …

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So you bleached your hair to lighten the color, but now your once bouncy curls have fallen flat.

No matter what you try – curling irons, rollers, hair spray – your newly lightened strands just won’t take a wave and hold it. This frustrating issue is common for color-treated and damaged hair.

You worked hard to get that perfect blonde or platinum shade, so don’t let new struggles with styling bring you down. With the right approach, those stubborn strands can bounce back.

We’ll explain the reasons why your bleached hair doesn’t hold a curl, and provide tips on restoring its manageability and ability to maintain curls.

Get ready to rock your light locks with fabulous curls once again!

Reasons Bleached Hair Won’t Hold Curls

reasons why bleached hair is not holding curl

With so many hair products and applications, curling your hair seems more accessible everyday.

However, people who decide to do it after bleaching their hair have seen much more trouble than usual. For whatever reason, it just won’t hold up. Luckily we have the reasons.

  • Heat Damage: If you use too much heat on your bleached hair you will damage the proteins and oils you need to keep the curls in place.
  • The Products: Several products used for styling cause buildup and create a layer that impedes the curls from forming. Also, if you combine too many of them, they can cause breakage and weaken your hair.
  • Lack of Moisture: When you bleach your hair, it can become dry and brittle.
  • Loss of Oils: Bleach will be responsible for your hair losing some of its natural oils and proteins.

As you can see, it’s not about which bleach you opt for, bleaching your hair impacts the health of your mane, and holding curls will be harder.

Is Bleaching Bad for Naturally Curly Hair?

bleach on natural curly hair

Yes, bleaching can be bad for naturally curly hair. Bleach lowers the protein content of natural curls and causes breakage. Your curls will also become stiff, shrink and be even harder to style.

Bleaching can also leave your hair dull and lifeless if you use too much heat or the wrong ingredients. However, if you absolutely want to bleach your curly hair, not everything is lost.

Can You Fix Bleached Hair That Doesn’t Hold Curls? 

Yes, you can fix bleached hair that doesn’t hold curls. If you take the time to properly care for your hair, it will grow stronger and more capable of holding a curl.

Bleaching can damage hair and make it more prone to breakage and frizz, which can make it difficult for curls to hold.

Allow your hair to relax and strengthen naturally and do not use harsh chemicals or other style products.

How to Fix Bleached Hair to Hold Curl

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Due to its weak and brittle nature, bleaching is not the best choice for curls. With that said, follow the steps below, and you’ll improve your hair vastly and its ability to hold curls.

Use Heat-Protectant Products

Before you even think about how much heat you need, cover your hair with heat-protectant products. An extra layer of protection will go a long way to care for your hair. Apply from the tips to the roots, and be sure to distribute evenly.

Avoid Brushing or Combing Too Much

It sounds counterintuitive, but if you brush your hair too much, you can cause breakage and weaken the shaft of your hair.

If you need to detangle your mane, use a wide-toothed comb, or even your fingers to separate knots and tangles.

Use the Right Styling Products

When styling bleached hair, it is crucial to use the right products. Cream, gel, and mousse are some of the proven products that work great for bleached hair.

They help add moisture and strengthen the hair strands while providing a hold that can help keep the curl in place. They also add a protective layer and prevent breakage or damage.

Give Your Hair Time to Rest

Because chemicals and styling treatments can weaken bleached curly hair, it is vital to give it a rest.

By avoiding chemical treatments, hot tools, and styling products, you can give your hair time to recover and strengthen.

Use Moisturizing Products

To help your hair retain moisture, use deep conditioners and leave-in treatments, they will help to restore the natural oils.

You can also use a hair mask once every week to provide some extra moisture and keep the curl intact.

So, with proper care and product usage, bleached hair can be as bouncy and curly as you desire. If you avoid heat, use the right styling products, and give your hair a break, your curls will stay in place.

It takes time and patience, but you can fix bleached hair that won’t curl. Ultimately, keeping up with proper hair care can help ensure it stays healthy and strong.

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How to Curl Your Hair With A Hot Air Brush? https://hairstylecamp.com/curl-hair-with-hot-air-brush/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:15:04 +0000 https://hairstylecamp.com/?p=168793 Ever have one of those days when you want fabulous, head-turning curls, but spending hours wrestling a curling iron isn’t in the cards? You might consider a hot brush to dry and volumize your hair but a hot air brush can become handy to curl your hair in such situations. Hot air brushes use less …

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Ever have one of those days when you want fabulous, head-turning curls, but spending hours wrestling a curling iron isn’t in the cards?

You might consider a hot brush to dry and volumize your hair but a hot air brush can become handy to curl your hair in such situations.

Hot air brushes use less heat than traditional curling irons so it is also a better choice to curl your hair causing less damage to it, potentially resulting in less heat damage to the hair.

Read our guide to learn all about the hot air brush, how to use it, and how you can easily curl your hair with this brush.

What Is a Hot Air Brush?

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Hot Air Brush

A hot air brush is mostly a combination of a round brush with a hairdryer. The round brush is meant to create more volume in your hair and add curls or waves.

The hot air brush becomes an electric ionizer, which means it produces negative ions. When you use it on hair, it neutralizes the positive ions found in your mane.

Hot air brushes use electricity or batteries to power them because the heat can create negative ions.

The ion technology in a hot air brush can remove frizz from your hair and help you style your hairdo just the way you want.

For those who find it challenging to coordinate a separate brush and hairdryer, a hot air brush provides an easier alternative.

Hot Air Brush Features

There are multiple features of a hot air brush that you’ll need to keep in mind when choosing for curling or creating waves. You’ll need a hot air brush that evenly distributes heat across your hair strands.

It integrates a blow dryer’s functionality with a round brush’s styling capability. This design allows you to dry and style your hair in one step.

Hot air brushes come with different barrel sizes and shapes, suitable for various hair lengths and desired styles.

Larger barrels are typically used for straightening and adding volume, while smaller barrels can create tighter curls or waves.

The bristles on a hot air brush can be made of different materials, such as nylon or boar bristles. Some brushes have a combination of both. The type of bristle affects how the tool interacts with hair, including grip and smoothing effects.

Like hairdryers, most hot air brushes offer multiple heat and speed settings to accommodate different hair types and styling needs.

Some models feature a rotating barrel that can help create curls and volume more easily, while others have a static barrel, requiring you to manually rotate the brush.

How to Use a Hot Air Brush to Curl Hair?

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Hot Air Brush Tips

You will find that it is relatively simple to use a hot air brush. All you need to do is:

  • Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner
  • Towel-dry or air-dry your hair
  • Put a heat protectant onto your locks
  • Divide your hair into four portions, including the crown, the sides, and the back
  • Turn on the hot air brush
  • Apply the hot air brush onto each section of your hair individually
  • Add hairspray as a final step

Below, we go into more detail about the steps you’ll need to prepare your hair for curling hot air brush.

Choose the Right Hot Air Brush for Curling

Opt for a brush with a smaller barrel for tighter curls, and select one with durable, heat-resistant bristles like nylon for effective grip and smooth styling.

A model with a rotating barrel is preferable for easier curling and more even heat distribution. Ensure the brush has an ergonomic design for comfortable handling.

These features will help you achieve consistent curls while protecting your hair from heat damage.

Prepare Your Hair

Wash your hair with a volumizing shampoo and conditioner, which will get your locks ready for curling since the products already volumize your hair.

Next, you will need to add heat-protecting to your hair. Spritz some spray onto your head. If you are using heat protectant cream, be sure to distribute the product evenly throughout your head.

At this point, you will need to have your hair air-dry up to 80 percent of full dryness. That way, your hair will still be damp enough to successfully curl and style your hair with a hot air brush.

Use a comb or a regular brush to get the tangles out of your hair before you start using the hot air brush. Plug in the hot air brush so that it will warm up by the time you’re ready to use it.

Divide your hair into four or five sections. Have a top half and bottom half set apart to make curling your hair more manageable. Use clips or pins to secure these sections in place.

Curling with Hot Air Brush

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Curling with Hot Air Brush

Once you divide your hair into sections and your hot air brush is heated, take the first section of your hair and place the hot brush under it.

Wrap the section of hair around the hot air brush. The brush should be at the end of your strands, and you should slowly turn the hot air brush inward.

Roll the brush upward toward your roots. Once it is in place at your roots, hold the hot air brush still for at least 10 seconds.

Now, pull the hot air brush outward toward the end of your strands. Let the curl drop down from the hot air brush. Use hairspray to keep your curl in place. Repeat these steps to curl the rest of your head.

Before you know it, you’ll have a beautiful head of hair filled with the waves and curls you wanted.

Wrap Up

The hot air brush is an excellent product that uses ion technology to extract frizz from your hair. Be sure to get a hot air brush that is easy to grip and distributes heat evenly.

After reading this hot styling tool guide, you should know all the steps necessary to curl your hair with a hot air brush. To obtain an incredible hairstyle, you can easily use a hot air brush in the comfort of your home to get the curls you want.

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How to Curl Hair Without A Curling Iron? 5 Tried and Tested Methods https://hairstylecamp.com/curl-hair-without-curling-iron/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:35:49 +0000 https://hairstylecamp.com/?p=168998 Using a curling iron is synonymous with achieving luscious, wavy, curly hair. However, sometimes you might be facing a circumstance where a curling iron is not available, and you need some voluminous curls. A variety of options exist that can help you add curls to your hair without a curling iron, whether you have naturally …

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Using a curling iron is synonymous with achieving luscious, wavy, curly hair. However, sometimes you might be facing a circumstance where a curling iron is not available, and you need some voluminous curls.

A variety of options exist that can help you add curls to your hair without a curling iron, whether you have naturally straight or wavy hair.

Curling irons use heat to train your hair to stay in a specific style. Curling irons or wands are efficient but it can cause hair breaking and a dry scalp.

Different Ways to Curl Hair Without Curling Iron

If you would like to avoid curling hair with a curling wand or iron and looking for natural ways to curl your hair, we have listed a few options to try including various braids and popular TikTok trends!

1. Braids Create Waves

Braiding your hair and waiting for the waves to take shape is an excellent heatless option in place of a curling iron.

First, you will want to wash your hair before braiding. If you have naturally straight hair, your braids will hold and take shape more quickly if you do not use conditioner.

If your hair tangles easily, use a conditioner sparingly. Overusing conditioner before braiding could negatively impact your curls.

After a shower, dry your hair by squeezing water out gently with a soft towel or cloth to remove fizz. As you begin to brush your damp hair, consider using a salt-based spray.

Sea salt can help your hair hold waves and mimic an “ocean wave” look after the braids are released. If a sea salt spray is unavailable, using some mousse or styling gel can help your braids take shape.

It can be helpful to cover your hair while you sleep in a sleeping cap or scarf to reduce “flyaways” once you release your hair from the braids.

To braid your hair, separate pieces into sections depending on the thickness of your hair. Generally, the more hair per braided section, the looser your curls will appear. Notably, the “tighter” your braids, the more your hair will crimp instead of curl, so braid loosely for waves.

While traditional braids work well, you can experiment with different curls using different braids, like french or fishtail.

Heatless Velcro Hair Rollers

velcro rollers

Traditional velcro hair rollers are easy to use, affordable, and produce glamorous wavy hair. For that blowout look at home, this heatless hair curling option is perfect.

Indeed, rather than spend upwards of $50 at a salon, you can purchase a set of Velcro rollers for less than $10 at many stores – and they are reusable!

With clean, damp hair, take small sections, roll them into the curler, and use a bobby pin or hair clip for extra holding security. Velcro rollers vary, and the shape of your curl depends on the size of the roller.

Using a smaller-sized roller will produce defined curls, which using the larger sizes will create lots of volume.

The longer your hair is, the more rollers are needed to achieve the desired look, but often velcro roller kits come in multiple sizes and a large number of rollers. Using multiple dimensions at once and experimenting with which size best fits your look is fun!

Using velcro rollers with some mousse or styling gel helps define curls and increase volume. One common practice is to section your hair into three parts, then divide it into equal smaller sections for roller application, then start from the tip of your hair and roll inward toward your scalp.

Velcro rollers can secure themselves, but using a bobby pin or clip is a wise practice for extra holding power.

Bathrobe Belt Curls

By using a long, plush bathrobe belt, you can place it strategically on your head, twirl strands of hair around and have wavy curls the following day!

Some hair companies are even marketing products that can be used instead of a bathrobe belt, like a silk hair curler with matching elastic bands.

Bathrobe curls require dividing your hair into two sections then braiding each side and interweaving a bathrobe belt.

The method requires sleeping in your bathrobe belt braids, and the result is swishy wavy curls. The results of the bathrobe braid also depend on which type of braid you use.

You will see soft waves with the robe as one strand if you use a traditional three-strand braid. However, if you use the fishtail method, slowly adding additional strands to your twist, the curls will be more defined.

Plopping for Natural Curls

Another, now popular method is “plopping.” If you have naturally wavy hair, you might be missing out on some fantastic curls if you have not tried this technique.

Plopping requires some practice, so do not get discouraged if it does not work perfectly for you on the first try. You will need a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt and your usual styling products for curly hair to get started.

Start with wet hair and apply any products you usually use, then scrunch your hair, section by section, to awaken the curl pattern. Lay your towel or t-shirt on a flat surface, then “plop” your hair over on top, in the center of the towel.

With your head down, wrap the towel around, twisting extra fabric into a tail and securing it by tucking it at the base of your neck.

Allow your hair to dry slowly. Then, once you remove your hair from the towel, your once wavy curls will be defined and voluminous.

Vintage-Style Pin Curls

vintage style pin curls

Pin curls originated decades ago and were a staple and signature hairstyle during WWII. The look is achieved by curling a damp piece of hair from the end toward the scalp.

Once the strand of hair is encircled and close to your head, use bobby pins to secure it. Once the pin curl dries, unpin and brush it into the desired style.

Starting with wet hair, apply products like styling mousse or gel. Water is a crucial component to achieve beautiful pin curls. The amount of water varies depending on hair type. Fine hair requires more water, while thicker hair should be only damp to reduce drying time.

If you use heat to dry your pin curls, the hair will set in beautiful curls in about ten minutes. However, if you choose to use a heatless method, you can allow the pin curls to stay in for hours or even overnight.

Benefits of Using Heatless Curling Methods

benefits of using heatless curling methods

While a curling iron can quickly style your hair using heat, the heat causes damage. Using heat-free methods of hairstyling offers many benefits. Especially if you are looking to grow your hair longer, removing heat will end the constant breakage that usually results in breakage.

Not only will your hair recover and break less, but you will also have a healthier scale because it will retain natural oils and moisture, producing healthy hair.

Any of the above-mentioned methods can help you reduce heat usage and result in beautiful curls. Braiding hair to produce waves, using velcro rolls to increase volume, or trying TikTok trends like bathrobe belt braids or plopping can help your already beautiful hair be styled exactly as you would like.

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How to Fix Your Dry, Damaged, and Undefined Curls: 5 Essential Tips https://hairstylecamp.com/how-to-fix-damaged-curls/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:15:18 +0000 https://hairstylecamp.com/?p=172493 Are you a woman with damaged curls scrolling online, spotting those gorgeous bouncy curls, and thinking about what to do to fix your dry and undefined curls to look like that? You may be a bit overwhelmed with the prospect of trying to fix your damaged curls. Curly hair often leads to dry and frizzy that …

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Are you a woman with damaged curls scrolling online, spotting those gorgeous bouncy curls, and thinking about what to do to fix your dry and undefined curls to look like that?

You may be a bit overwhelmed with the prospect of trying to fix your damaged curls. Curly hair often leads to dry and frizzy that lacks definition.

But it isn’t impossible to transform your frizzy curly hair into a healthy, shiny, bouncy head of curls.

With the proper information and care, it is possible to restore moisture and bring out the curl pattern and this article will give you the information you need to fix your curls and wear them with confidence. 

What Causes Dry and Undefined Curls?

causes of dry and undefined curls

First off, we need to discuss the question that’s been bouncing around inside your head. “Why?” Unfortunately, the answer can differ from person to person.

Your hair has been through its own unique journey. However, there are five common factors that contribute to dry, undefined curly hair:

  1. Too much buildup
  2. Dehydration of the body and hair
  3. Lack of regular protein treatments
  4. Heat damage
  5. Dead/split ends 

How to Fix Your Damaged Curls

Below, you will see how you can eliminate all five of these factors so that you can improve the health and appearance of your curly hair. 

1. Bust the Buildup

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Buildup, product or otherwise, is curly hair’s worst enemy. It weighs your hair down, disrupts your curl pattern, and creates a barrier so that moisture cannot soak into your hair.

Your curls will begin to look frizzy, stringy, and undefined. The curls will be difficult to manage, and it will seem that they just aren’t responding to any of the care you are giving them.

If the buildup is severe, it can even cause irritation of the scalp, and in extreme cases, hair loss. Follow the tips below to prevent and get rid of buildup. 

Clarify Your Curls

To remove the buildup from your curls, use a clarifying shampoo or a natural alternative. Clarifying shampoos often contain sulfates, so I would not suggest using it more than once a month.

There are also clarifying shampoos that contain charcoal or apple cider vinegar, and these can be a bit less drying. 

One great way to clarify your curls without a sulfate shampoo is by using an apple cider vinegar rinse. You simply mix ⅓ cup of apple cider vinegar with 1 cup of water, and apply it to wet, freshly shampooed hair. You can let it sit for a few minutes, and then rinse it out with cool water and Condition afterward. 

Soften Water Supply

Many people don’t realize how much hard water can affect their hair. Hard water contains minerals that build up on the hair, causing it to be brittle, dry, and weighed down.

If you are doing everything right, and still feel like your hair is not cooperating, it could be because of hard water. 

Fortunately, it is easy to fix this problem. Hard water shower filters are readily available online and at some home improvement stores.

They are relatively inexpensive and can attach right to your shower head. I personally have one, and it makes such a difference!

Eliminate Products That Cause Buildup

There are many products that cause pesky buildup on the hair and weigh down your curls. Conditioners and styling products that contain silicones can be very smoothing.

However, they coat the hair with a plastic-like substance that can build up on your curls and cause dryness and a lack of definition. Also, heavy hairsprays can cause quite a bit of buildup. 

If you get rid of your heavy hairspray, and minimize the use of products that contain silicones, you will notice that your hair is able to soak in more moisture and hold its curl.

Some curly girls cut out all silicones from their hair care routine, while others simply minimize their use. If you still occasionally use products that contain silicones, be sure to clarify your hair regularly. 

By busting through the buildup, and avoiding adding any more, you will increase your curly hair’s ability to soak up moisture and hold those gorgeous, defined curls!

2. Hydrate Your Hair and Yourself

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Hydration is key to fixing dry, undefined curls. Curls especially need lots of moisture, because they tend to be drier than straight hair.

The curlier the hair, the drier it tends to be because it takes longer for the natural oils from your scalp to reach the mid-lengths and ends of the hair.

We all know that dry hair results in frizzy, undefined curls. In order to fix your curls, you need to hydrate your hair and yourself. 

There are two aspects to keeping your hair hydrated: applying moisture onto your hair, and supplying your body with enough hydration to grow healthy, moisturized hair. Here is how you can do both of those things: 

Hydrate Your Curly Frizzy Hair

Your frizzy curls need moisture. This is especially true if you live in a dry climate, or if you tend to have dry skin and hair.

People with dry curly hair need to moisturize their hair every day, while others simply need to moisturize after shampooing.

Pay attention to how your hair feels so that you can decide when it needs an extra boost of hydration. 

You can hydrate your hair by conditioning it every time you shampoo. Also, use a sulfate-free shampoo to avoid drying your hair out. It’s also a good idea to regularly apply a deep conditioning mask.

When you condition your hair, either with a regular conditioner or with a mask, leave it on your hair for at least 5 minutes and rinse it out with cool water. The cool water will seal the moisture into your hair. 

Hydrate Yourself

If you want to fix your dry, undefined curls, you need to make sure that you are not only hydrating your hair but also hydrating yourself.

Your hair grows from your blood supply, just like your skin and nails, so anything that you put into your body will affect it.

I often tell my clients that if they want hydrated hair that grows quicker, they need to start from the inside out. We should take in 2.7-3.7 liters of fluids every day. If you are very active or live in a dry climate, you may need even more.

If this seems overwhelming, just be assured that once you start drinking more water, it will get easier and easier. Soon enough you will be like me, hauling around a gallon of water everywhere you go!

(Amazon carries time-marked water bottles that have goals on the side based on how much water you should drink by a certain time of the day. I have one and I find it very helpful.) 

3. Add an Extra Boost of Protein

protien treatment to fix dry and undefined curls

Moisture is not the end all be all when it comes to curls. Oftentimes, curly girls will keep adding moisture treatments to their hair and wonder why their hair is still undefined.

In fact, continuing to add moisture to the hair without balancing it with protein can create stringy, weighed-down curls that lack definition.

Protein is essential for maintaining the health and appearance of curly hair because it repairs the bonds in the hair, which thereby defines the curls. 

The most effective type of protein that you can use on your hair is keratin. Keratin is the protein that naturally occurs in our hair, skin, and nails, so our hair easily absorbs it.

Most beauty professionals will agree that keratin protein treatments are the most effective protein treatment for hair. 

How to Add Extra Boost of Protein to Your Curls

First off, you need to use a high-quality protein treatment. As stated above, I recommend using a keratin protein treatment.

Many salons offer keratin protein treatment services, but doing your own treatment can save time and money.

Purchase a professional keratin protein treatment from a salon or a professional beauty supply like Ulta (Keratin protein treatments are not the same as keratin smoothing treatments, which straighten the hair). 

I suggest applying your keratin protein treatment every week or two. Sometimes keratin treatments can be a bit drying, so if you notice that your hair is becoming dry and brittle, take a break from the protein and apply a moisture treatment.

If you notice that after doing a few moisture treatments your hair is weighed down and undefined, balance it with a protein treatment. 

If you pay attention to how your hair looks and feels, you will be able to intuitively balance your use of moisture and protein treatments to cater to your specific needs. This balance of protein and moisture will give your curls everything they need to be hydrated and defined.  

4. Eliminate Heat Damage

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Heat damage is one of the worst things for curly hair. Unfortunately, many of us with curly hair grew up with the idea that we needed to straighten our hair to look “professional” or “elegant” for special events.

All this did was damage our curls, because instead of caring for our curls and wearing them proudly, we used damaging hot irons to straighten them out. 

Excess heat can cause damage to anyone’s hair, but it is especially damaging to curly hair because curly hair typically requires more heat in order to be straightened or curled.

This leads to excessive heat damage. Over-straightening can relax your curl pattern and make your hair dry, frizzy, and undefined. 

How to Eliminate Heat Damage

If you want to fix your dry and undefined curls, it is essential that you stop damaging them with excess heat. Below are two ways to eliminate heat damage.

Minimize Your Use of Hot Tools

The only true way to rid your hair of heat damage is to not apply heat to it in the first place. If you have a habit of straightening and curling your hair, you should consider breaking this habit, and either throwing out your straightener or using it once every few months.

Also, to dry your hair, consider air-drying or diffusing. Blow-drying without a diffuser will only ruffle the cuticle, or outside layer of your hair, and make your curls frizzy, dry, and undefined. If you don’t have time to let your hair air-dry, diffuse your hair on low heat and low speed. 

Use Heat Protectant

If you still want to straighten or curl your hair once in a while, don’t forget to add plenty of heat protectants.

Even if you are just diffusing your hair on low heat, you should still apply a curl cream and/or gel to your hair beforehand that will serve as a barrier between the warm air and your hair. 

If you are planning on using any hot irons, put heat protectant on your hair before you blow-dry it, and again before you straighten or curl it.

Usually, a cream-textured heat protectant is good to use prior to blow-drying, and a spray heat protectant can be used on each section of hair before straightening or curling it.

Also, always deeply condition your hair when you are ready to go back to your natural curls. This will help your curls recover. 

By eliminating and protecting against heat damage, you can repair your dry, undefined curls while embracing your natural hair texture!

5. Cut-off Dead Ends

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It’s amazing how cutting off those dead split ends can transform your frizzy, dry, undefined, weighed-down curls!

As a hairstylist, it is truly my pet peeve to see people holding onto length even though it is wreaking havoc on the health and appearance of their hair. The truth is, split ends are dead weight. It’s time to let go. 

Split ends come in many forms, from forked-looking ends to ends that are split in multiple places, to a strand of hair that has a single tiny knot near the end. No matter the case, the entire split end has to be removed, or else the hair will continue splitting.

So, if you want to remove your dead ends to fix your curls, there’s no such thing as cutting off just a little bit of the dead ends. They all have to go. 

This can be frustrating if you are trying to grow out your hair, but in the long run, it will help your hair retain its length because the ends won’t constantly be breaking off. 

When to Cut off Your Dead Ends

There are a couple of signs to look out for that indicate that you need a trim. 

1. You See the Split Ends:

The most obvious sign that you need a trim is simply seeing split ends. As stated above, split ends can come in a variety of different forms.

You may see actual splitting, little knots, or even little white bulbs at the ends of your hair. Also, if you see that your hair as a whole thins out drastically at the ends, this is most likely due to split ends. 

2. You Feel the Split Ends:

Another sign that you need a trim is that your ends feel rough, frizzy, and tangled all the time. As the split ends get worse, it will be harder and harder to detangle them.

You may find yourself combing through the same section of hair repeatedly without ever being able to detangle your ends.

If your comb or brush keeps getting stuck at your ends, it is a sign that you need a trim. 

Cutting off split ends is a crucial step in fixing your dry, undefined curls. By getting rid of this dead weight, your curls will be able to absorb more moisture, look more defined, and have more volume.

Also, you won’t be wasting valuable products on hair that won’t even absorb it!

Key Things to Remember:

Fixing your dry, undefined curls will take patience and persistence, but it is well worth the effort. Following the suggestions below, you will be able to transform your curls and boost your confidence!

  • Buildup from products or hard water can make it difficult for hair to absorb moisture. Use a water softener, and avoid heavy products that contain silicones. 
  • Drink plenty of water and condition your hair often to combat dryness. 
  • Apply regular protein treatments in order to build your hair’s strength and define the curls. 
  • Minimize the use of hot tools, and use a heat protectant when using a hot tool or blow-dryer. Air-dry or diffuse your hair for the best results.  
  • Get regular trims to cut off dead, split ends. 

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Models have such incredible hair, don’t they? I mean, if you’re tired of styling your curls the same old way every day, you can totally look to fashion models for new hair inspo.

From messy top buns with loose curly pieces framing their faces, to long spiraling curls with cool balayage coloring, big natural afros, and other wild styles, models are rocking some gorgeous manes on the runway.

We put together a list of 13 models showing off beautiful curly hairstyles that’ll make you swoon. These models’ fabulous curly locks are sure to spark ideas on how to keep your curls looking fresh and fabulous!

Whether you feel like switching up your own curls or just want some hair inspiration, this list has chic styles any curly-haired girl would love to try.

Most Stunning Models with Curly Hairstyles

Sure, you’ve looked through your stylist’s books for an inspiring new hairstyle, but don’t forget to check out these popular celebrity models with curly hair.

1. Alanna Arrington- Cornrow Half Updo

model with Afro curly hair - Alanna Arrington
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Victoria’s Secret model Alanna Arrington beautifully demonstrates how to style curly black hair with this low half-updo.

Starting at the hairline, secure small sections of hair in thin cornrows, then join the hair together at the back mid-height, leaving the rest of your hair loose.

2. Camille Gilles- Round Afro

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Leave it to French model Camille Gilles to confidently rock her afro. For Black women who want to give their natural hair a break from styling, a voluminous afro is a stylish choice you can’t go wrong with.

3. Cindy Bruna- Wild Curly Hair

model with curly hair - Cindy Bruna
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Make your curls look like you’ve spent all day at the beach by finger-combing them and letting them hang loose. Use your fingers to part your hair off center, giving your mane a boost in volume.

4. Dorit Revelis- Headband Hairstyle

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This vintage hairstyle, flaunted by model Dorit Revelis, is super cute and a great excuse to bring out your favorite hair accessory.

Wrap a scarf around your head or slide on a headband in bold color that pops against your hair color.

5. ENYA- Messy Curls

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Even at her young age, ENYA is the model to look at for how to style up your long thick curly hair. A high ponytail secured messily right on top of your head makes for a dramatic Insta-worthy hairstyle.

6. Frederikke Sofie- Blonde Curls with Middle Part

model with blonde curly hair - Frederikke Sofie
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There’ll be no mistaking you for anything other than a beach babe when you work a little curl cream into your blonde hair to get this enviable soft texture. All it takes is a middle part to look your most gorgeous.

7. Grace Mahary Braid Updo with Spiral Curls

model with curly hair - Grace Mahary
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Canadian model Grace Mahary knows the best long curly hairstyles are all about the details.

Her hairline is lined with thick twists that come together in a half updo. Thin braids drape over her ears and long spiral curls fill the bottom half of her mane.

8. Imaan Hammam Short Layered Curls

model with curly hair - Imaan Hammam
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Imaan Hammam is a former Victoria’s Secret model famous for her luscious curly hair. While she normally wears it down, this hairstyle was a great example of how to use short layers up front to soften an updo.

9. Jasmine Sanders Curly Blonde Balayage

model with Afro curly hair - Jasmine Sanders
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Jasmine Sanders knows that using hair color is one of the best tricks for enhancing her naturally curly hair. Try lowlights under blonde hair or blonde balayage to lighten up your look.

10. Mélodie Monrose Long Curly Pixie

model with curly hair - Mélodie Monrose
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French model Melodie Monrose shows women everywhere how short curly hair can still be sexy.

Trim yours into a long pixie, using your fingers to shape extra spirals where desired. You can part the hair over your forehead in the middle to create a bang.

11. Mica Arganaraz Shaggy Hair with Bangs

model with curly hair - Mica Arganaraz
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A shaggy hairstyle is incredibly sexy and super easy to do with naturally curly hair. Ask your stylist for a shoulder-length haircut with top-heavy layers and a thick bang.

12. Noémie Abigaïl Pinned Back Hairstyle

model with curly hair - Noémie Abigaïl
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French model Noémie Abigail has naturally thick curls. Instead of taming it with a short haircut or wearing it all up in a bun, she pins back the front sections near her temples so that natural texture can capture all the attention.

13. Pauline Hoarau Brown Balayage

model with curly hair - Pauline Hoarau
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For women with naturally dark curly hair, we recommend a brown balayage to bring it back to life.

Pauline Hoarau frequently wears her messily layered hair down and parted in the middle, loading up the ends with extra curls by scrunching in curl cream.

When it comes to models, they’re a great resource for more than just the popular new clothing styles – they’re the ones to look to for a trendy new hairdo too! So, if you are a curly girl, try one or two (or all!) of these curly hairstyles.

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