What are the types of curls?

Our founder Ouidad, the world-renowned stylist who opened the first ever curly hair salon, identified the four different curl types — Wavy, Loose, Tight, and Coily curls — and developed a signature line of products that complement each type.

Is Shakira’s hair naturally curly?

While Shakira does have naturally curly hair, she touches up some of the more “lazy” pieces for an extra boost when needed. In both of Cynthia’s product shots she showed a really skinny (it looks like a 1/4″) curling iron.

Do I curl towards my face or away?

Mistake: Curling Your Hair in the Wrong Direction For a more natural look, you’ll want to curl your hair away from your face. This means winding the hair down and around the wand of the curling iron in a clockwise direction on the right side of your face and a counter-clockwise direction on the left side.

How do I know my curl pattern?

Identifying your curl shape and pattern(s) is best determined while your hair is sopping wet. A simple breakdown: Type 1s are straight, Type 2s are wavy, Type 3s are curly, and Type 4s are coily. Easy, right? The sub-classifications of A to C are based on the width or diameter of your wave, curl, or coil.

How do I curl my hair using a wand?

Styling Lotion – use this before

  • Wet Brush – use this with wet hair to get tangles out
  • NUME Classic Curling Wand – I love these wands. They get hot quickly and the curls last for days. You can get the 32 MM for bigger looser curls here!

    • How to curl your hair using a wand?

    Step One: Prepping Your Hair. To prepare your hair for curling,brush it out,ensuring it is smooth and there are no hidden tangles.

  • Step Two: Sectioning. Now you can start curling!
  • Step Three: Making the First Curl.
  • Step Four: Curling the Rest of Your Hair.
  • Step Five: Finishing Touches.

    • How to make loose curls with a wand?

    Curls always drop. Style your hair a little tighter to begin with than you actually the finished curl to be.

  • Clip up your curls to let them cool. My hair holds a curl well so I leave my hair down while I curl the next section.
  • Always curl away from your face. This creates a softer,more open look.
  • Don’t curl your roots.

    • How to curl medium length hair with a wand?

    – Slightly wet those parts of the strands that you want to curl with a spray. – Curl each individual strand on a piece of fabric to the desired length. – After all the strands are curled and fastened, go to bed.

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