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Topic: how do I... (PICTURES included!)
Posted By: georgiapeach298
Subject: how do I... (PICTURES included!)
Date Posted: August 20 2005 at 8:13pm
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normally, i straightened my hair everyday, but am getting bored with this style. i want to be able to wear curly or wavy styles also like...  ^ my FAVORITE picture ^    i've tried sponge curlers but it always gives me the shirley temple look (very springy tight ringlets) and when i use my curling iron (1 1/2" and rather outdated...) it only curls the ends of my hair (too large? too old/not hot enough?) and i've tried scrunching my hair, but it doesn't really give me the results i want. should i buy another curling iron? smaller maybe? if so, what brands do y'all suggest? I hear conair isn't that great quality (my current curling iron is conair). does anyone suggest any certain types or brands of products? i know of one of my friends that scrunches up their hair when wet, then puts it in a sloppy bun overnight...but my hair takes a very long time to dry (its pretty thick) so I'm not sure if it would dry if its in a bun. any suggestions are REALLY appreciated. thanks!! |
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Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: August 20 2005 at 9:16pm
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Make really small buns all over your head while they are wet and let it dry and you'll get more waves and it should dry easier. Or use wet braids. Wetting your hair and then bending it and then letting it dry is a way of breaking down it's weaker bonds and letting you temporarily change them. The trick is to try to stay away from moisture once they dry because when your hair gets wet or humid again it's going to get the bonds broken down again. Using mooses, gels, or setting lotions can help hold your wet set curls longer. But you need to find what works for you. Just remember that it's a matter of not taking the buns, braids, rollers out until your hair is 100% dry. because if it's still wet or damp you won't get good results. Just a note for those who might not know: Perming hair breaks down the stronger bonds in the hair that water doesn't break down. And in that case you either bend the hair around something for curls or you flatten it out for straightening. ------------- 
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Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: August 21 2005 at 6:03pm
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Maybe try really big hot rollers and run your fingers through the curls so they are looser and not so shirley temple-ish. Robert, about how many buns do you reccomend? Or what size buns? ------------- Type: 3c/4a Natural Current Length: 6" Goal: Healthy, tip of nose /neck/shoulder length hair. BC: 02/08/06 |
Posted By: PurpleBubba
Date Posted: August 21 2005 at 6:26pm
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This depends on how tight you want the curls. The smaller the sections and more of that you use the tighter the curls or waves. The trick is to figure out what you can do and have it dry. If you had access to hood type dryer you could use that to help with the drying. Those are good because they circulate the air. You can also use the rollers with wet hair like Layla said. I've seen all kinds of things mentioned for making waves or curls with damp hair. Cardboard tubes, rope, cans. Whatever you put your hair on it's going to take the shape of. I saw where they wrapped hair on a flattened cardboard tube and it gave some zig zag looking waves. I'd say for the styles above try about 6 - 8 sections the first time. If that's not enough try more. |