How can I curl or wave my long hair without heat?
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Topic: How can I curl or wave my long hair without heat?
Posted By: Jenna
Subject: How can I curl or wave my long hair without heat?
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 11:50am
I have hair that is almost BSL and really straight, and I'd like to have curls or waves sometimes for a change. I'm against using curling irons on my hair because of the damage, so I'd like a method without involving heat. I've seen these twistable bendy curlers at stores but I've never tried them. Does anyone have any tips? Thanks! 
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Posted By: The Asian Invasion
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 11:57am
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Try to wet bun it. When my hair is still wet (but not dripping wet), I'll put three buns (two works fine too) one on top of the other in my hair. I make sure to twist my hair pretty tightly to keep it secure, and then I just sleep on it to let my hair dry. When I wake up and let my hair loose of all the buns, I went up with anywhere from soft curls to kinky waves. =) If it's frizzy, I just run some oil over top of the curls real lightly. HTH! ------------- |
Posted By: Susan W
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 2:27pm
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I like bunned curls! It curls the ends and leaves the top straightish, that was one of my favorite styles! You can also use those bendy curling things you were talking about (use them on wet, but not dripping hair, then sleep in 'em until it's dry). You can also do braids all over your head when it's wet for a more wavy look. The more braids, the smaller the waves. ------------- Making metal barettes/concord clips hair safe, long hair style how to: http://alonghair.wordpress.com |
Posted By: Innamorata594
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 2:37pm
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If I were you, I would try velcro rollers or pincurls..you can also do a wetset-which is putting rollers in your hair while its wet and sitting under a dryer until your hair is dry..but its time consuming and pretty hard to do on yourself... Then there are velcro rollers...great for long hair--and you use them on dry hair..They are easy to manipulate and use. Hot rollers are heated, but not so much that they should damage your hair...Another technique that you can try(And takes a little practice) is pincurls...go check out this site: http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/pincurls/pincurls.html - http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/pincurls/pincurls.html Most of the curly retro styles are done this way, but many stars use them for more modern styles these days..If youve ever seen Love is in the Heir on E!--Princess Anne Claire does her hair like this, and it looks awsome..like she did it with a curling iron. ------------- Sara |
Posted By: eKatherine
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 2:45pm
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Velcro rollers are horrid for long hair! If you get one tangled, that's it, you'll have to tear or cut it out. Plus, the velcro pulls on the hair when you're trying to take it out. I recommend damp bunning. A wet crown braid gave me the deepest, most natural waves I have ever worn, but that's a little harder to do. ------------- 
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Posted By: DaveDecker
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 4:00pm
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Hi Jenna, If you want more curls than wave, you could try rolling your hair with "rags." Just roll small sections of your hair into loops and tie them with a small strip of cloth. When extra dry, take out the cloth strips. Leave as is, or just some gentle finger combing/fluffing. ------------- |
Posted By: Karen Shelton
Date Posted: February 21 2005 at 4:29pm
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Hi Dave & all, I have had lots of great luck with rag rollers and pin curls. Check out: http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip049.htm - http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip049.htm for some rag roller suggestion. Also, instructions for pin curls at: http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip6412.htm - http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip6412.htm I also use the Conair rag rollers since I often don't have time to cut my own strips. I also do wet buns, braids (the bigger the braid the softer the wave). Since I only shampoo my hair 1x a week I will often blow dry it straight the first day. Then about 2-3 days into my week I will spritz my hair with a water bottle and then braid my hair before bedtime. Next morning, I have Veronica Lake style waves. Which is a lot of fun. Also, I agree that Velcro rollers can be horrible for long hair, especially if they get stuck. However, I have experimented with the following type of curlers for "wet set" where you roll your hair when damp and sit under a big hood dryer. This is less drying to delicate strands: Pipe cleaners Plastic forks Aluminum foil balls Empty Paper Towel Holders Plastic Straws Plastic cups Each different curler type will create a unique curl shape. The less hair used per curler and the tighter it is wrapped, the stronger the curl shape. Have fun and enjoy those luscious curls & waves. Best wishes, Karen ------------- That which doesn't kill you makes you stronger or drives you totally insane. :-) |