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While curly hair is an attractive style sought by many, it can be difficult to maintain curls all day long, especially for individuals with naturally straight or wavy hair. Many women turn to hairspray to keep their style in place, but this can impart a crunchy feel. Alternative techniques exist that allow you to wear your curls all day without applying an aerosol.Related Searches:Difficulty:Moderately EasyInstructions Things You'll NeedHair tonicMousseHair clipsHot rollersSuggest Edits1Do not wash your hair for one day. Hair that has not been recently shampooed holds shape and style better than freshly washed hair and will reduce or eliminate the need for hairspray.
2Spray your hair with hair tonic until it is thoroughly damp. Many brands of hair tonic are available, both of professional quality and from the drug store. Unlike water, hair tonic will dampen your hair without causing it to frizz.
3Rub a dab of mousse into your hair while it is still damp from the tonic. Distribute the mousse thoroughly, all the way to the ends of your strands. Use a dime-sized amount of product for short or thin hair and a quarter-sized amount for thick or long hair. Mousse will impart holding power to curls and protect your hair from the heat of hot rollers without adding the crunchiness of hairspray or requiring you to use an aerosol product on your hair.
4Allow your hair to dry. Comb it out. Turn on a set of hot rollers and allow them to heat until the indicator light tells you they are ready for use.
5Divide your hair into sections and separate it using clips. For large, barrel curls, separate thicker sections of hair. Use thinner portions of hair for tighter, smaller curls.
6Wrap each section of hair around a hot roller. Use big rollers for bigger, wavy curls and small rollers for tight ringlets. Leave the rollers in place until they are cool to the touch.
7Remove the rollers and separate your curls with your fingers. Heat and mousse give your curls staying power that allows you to forgo hairspray.
Tips & WarningsThe durability of your curls without hairspray will differ slightly depending on the texture and weight of your hair. Fine, thin hair with some natural wave is likely to hold curls for a long time, while thick or straight hair often returns to its natural shape more quickly.
If you live in a humid climate, apply a serum that locks out moisture to prevent your curls from becoming frizzy and undefined.
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