How To Make Your Hair Hold Curls For Long
If your hair will not hold a curl to save its life, join the
club.
When done professionally, it doesn’t look half bad, but when
you try to do it yourself, it doesn’t stand a chance. It’s frustrating. All you
want is what you don’t have, waves! We get it, we see you, we know.
Here to share all his tips to stop your curls from dropping
like it’s hot is award-winning hair stylist and owner of RAW salon, Anthony
Nader. No longer will your hair be a timestamp for the night; the goal here is
hair that looks the same from the first Instagram picture to the last. Sound
good?
Contrary to popular belief, more product does not a
longer-lasting curl make. Nader says you don’t need to “layer” on several
styling products as residue can have the opposite effect of weighing hair down.
Moreover, it’s an indication that your product is filled with silicones. “Less
is more,” he claims. Use only one or two targeted products. For longevity,
apply a medium to long-hold hairspray or mousse. (We love: Bumble and Bumble
Curl Conditioning Mousse, Kérastase Discipline Mousse Curl Idéal and
Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong Finish.)
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If you’re not a fan of hairspray or mousse (something about
the texture), Nader says “a curl-enhancing shampoo and conditioner is an
excellent start to vamping up your limp hair strands”. (Try: Bumble and Bumble
Curl Sulfate-Free Shampoo and Curl Custom Conditioner.) Any good hairstylist
will tell you that styles that last start in the shower, and they’re right.
“I think the most beneficial product is a curl defining
cream (or a sea salt spray) on damp hair. It all has to start when your strands
are damp so the ingredients can more thoroughly absorb into each strand than
when applying to dry hair,” he adds. (We love: ELEVEN Australia Keep My Curl
Defining Cream and Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer)
To create the incredible hair look featured in this post,
Nader dampened the model’s hair and then misted it with sea salt spray (we
love: Sachajuan Ocean Mist and Beach MUK Sea Salt Spray). Following this, he
blow-dried hair with the diffuser head attachment to separate strands and
encourage natural movement.
Ensuring the hair is heat protect, when dry, Nader started
curling at random. “I just picked up chunky sections, from 3-7cm and wrapped
them around a hot barrel tong,” he says. “You’ll notice some ends I left
straight and others I added a slight curve. Some roots I curled and some I left
out,” he adds. For longevity, finish with hair spray (or prep hair the night
before with a curl-enhancing shampoo, conditioner or balm – see above: ‘prime,
prime prime’).
RESTARTING A CURL
To “restart” second-day curls, Nader suggests quickly
running the irons/tongs over some of the curls again.
Then, “give the roots
ignition by spraying them [with a styling powder or dry shampoo], massaging in
and you’re good to go.” If waves are part of your uniform, “ask your hair
stylist for some shorter layers to be cut through the interior of your next
haircut, which will keep your curls lasting longer and not flopping,” he adds.
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