Exploring Heatless Curl Styles
How one rocks her natural tresses is very important in maintaining its overall health. Protective styles and wash n goes are a great option for the summer time. But what about when you've exhausted those options and become bored with your hair?
Here are three styles that will give Brown Beauties fierce curls and can also be accomplished without using heat.
Twist Out: Twist outs accomplish great volume and give hair crazy definition. Start by washing and conditioning hair. Some Brown Beauties prefer dividing hair into sections (8-16) and twisting these individual sections. While other Brown Beauties prefer to divide hair into sections and flat twist their hair (flat twist are similar to a cornroll but the hair is twisted instead of braided). Which ever method you prefer, its always a great idea to place rollers on the ends of the twists for a uniform curl pattern. Allow hair to air dry over night & in the morning you will have a FIERCE twist out!
Curlformers: Curlformers are a great alternative for Brown Beauties that would like to stretch their curls! Curlformers may look complicated but the application is fairly simple. Insert the rollers in the hair by stretching the roller onto the rod. Then, slightly twist your hair at the root and place the rod at the root of the scalp. Once the rod is released, the roller conforms hair into a curl on the roller. (Note: The smaller you section your hair the better! Also, don’t take the rollers out until your hair is completely dry or else this whole process is a COMPLETE waste of time) Curlformers are a great choice if you are looking for an alternative style, perfect for weddings, special celebrations, and parties.
Flexi Rods: Flexi Rods are a viable option for Brown Beauties that would like to expand their curls. The extra incentive is that after the 'new curl' look has worn off you can play with the curls by picking them out and it gives hair the 'natural' look. Flexis come in all sizes so the Brown Beauty must decide what look or curl they want. But one does not have to sit underneath the hair dryer to accomplish shiny curls, use a 'wrap/curl' lotion like Jane Carter Wrap and Roll Lotion or Design Essentials Twist and Set Lotion, allow hair to air dry & when the rollers are removed, your curls will be popping!
Heatless styles are great for the summertime. After all if it’s already scorching outside, who wants to add to the heat and make it even hotter? This summer let’s take a break from the heat and explore some heatless styles.
Brown Beauties what are some of your favorite styles that can be accomplished without using heat?
Love, Hugs & Beautiful Tresses,