Here’s how to achieve salon-worthy curls at home.
Curling short hairshoulders and uprequires a different method to achieve those perfect bouncy and beachy curls.
Paola Cabiedesis a hair stylist atSynchronicity Salonin Miami, Florida.
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She specializes in extensions, color corrections, and haircuts.
Curling irons and wands with large barrels won’t work, so look for 1-inch sizes.
Smaller barrels will create tighter ringlets instead of loose curls.
If using a flat iron, it should be small and not too wide.
How to curl your hair depends on the styling tool you use.
Below, we share three ways to curl short hair.
Separating the curls while they are still warm will cause the curls to fall.
Having some natural oils in the hair helps add texture and helps it retain curl better.
Also, check the amount of product you use.
While products are necessary to hold the curl, too much can cause curls to sag.
Excessive conditioner can add too much moisture that weighs down hair.
When styling hair, let each curl set for a few minutes.
you could simply cup the curl in your hand and let it cool before letting it go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cabiedes stresses that for short hair, especially classic bobs, less is more.
If you add too many curls, the hair shape may become unflatteringly voluminous or even triangular.
However, a polished, glamorous bob is timelessly classy.
As much as we love ourrollers and curlers, Cabiedes doesnt normally advise them for short hair.
