How to make curls on long hair: top 6 simple ways

A classic hairstyle that lends sophistication and romance to any ensemble is long, flowing curls. Learning how to create gorgeous curls on long hair can change your style game, whether you’re getting ready for a special occasion or just want to dress up your regular look.

The finest aspect? A professional stylist is not necessary to achieve curls that are salon-worthy. Beautiful waves or bouncy curls can be quickly created with a few basic tools and techniques. There is a solution for every hair type and occasion, ranging from quick fixes with your favorite curling tools to heatless techniques.

This post will discuss six simple at-home hair curling techniques for long hair. There is a method that will work for your routine and style, whether your goal is tight, defined curls or loose, beachy waves. Let’s get started with these easy yet effective methods that will give your long hair an effortlessly gorgeous look.

Method	Description
Using a curling iron	Wrap sections of hair around a curling iron, hold for a few seconds, and release for smooth, defined curls.
Braiding overnight	Braid damp hair before bed, sleep on it, and undo the braids in the morning for natural-looking waves.
Using hot rollers	Place hot rollers in dry hair, leave them in for 10-15 minutes, then remove for bouncy curls.
Twisting with a flat iron	Twist sections of hair around a flat iron and glide down to create soft, loose curls.
Using a sock bun	Roll damp hair into a sock bun, leave it overnight, and take it out in the morning for voluminous curls.
Using a curling wand	Wrap hair around a curling wand without using the clip, hold briefly, and release for effortless waves.

On long hair, getting gorgeous curls doesn’t have to be difficult. We’ll look at six quick and simple ways to get gorgeous, bouncy curls at home in this article. Whether you’re braiding, using a curling iron, or experimenting with heat-free methods, you’ll find easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions here. Prepare to turn your long hair into gorgeous curls with the least amount of work and the most impact.

Intro

For me, it is a complete mystery that some happy owners of curly hair straighten them periodically. But I am absolutely not surprised that many girls with naturally straight hair make curls. After all, it is so beautiful! Curls can be large and small, fluffy and smooth, throughout the entire volume of hair or only on individual strands. And you can do them in different ways – each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, and also takes a different amount of time. In short, today we will talk only about curls: how they are obtained, how they look in this or that case, what helps to emphasize and what to disguise, and what hairstyles can be done if you have curled your strands and now want to show them to the world in all their glory. If you think that curls on long hair will straighten out in a couple of hours after curling, I am ready to dissuade you. Spoiler: professional styling with weightless application and a strong degree of fixation will allow you to get delicate curls and decent durability of styling.

Types of curls for long hair

Curls can be black, white, or any other color. I apologize; it escaped me. However, there are a ton of different kinds of curls! Let’s look at some long hair curl options and determine which ones work best for each person.

Large voluminous curls

One of the most refined forms of curls: big curls have an opulent, royal appearance! Long hair can be styled with voluminous curls using a brush and an iron or hair dryer. Volumetric curls on long hair look fantastic when paired with prominent facial features. If the face is elongated, they also serve to balance proportions.

Redken Guts spray mousse is a lifesaver when it comes to creating big curls on long hair because it gives your look gorgeous and, most importantly, long-lasting volume.

Small curls

Tiny curls can liven up any ensemble and brighten any dreary day! The fact that we have all done them at least once is not shocking. Just check out the picture of long hair with incredibly elastic curls. Indeed, they resemble adorable springs.

A curling iron with a small diameter (about 1 cm) is what you’ll need to create small curls. If you’re short on time, braids, flagella, or curlers can come to your aid. Apply Matrix Super Fixer gel to the strands prior to styling for a longer-lasting hairstyle. If you don’t work quickly and strand by strand, the gel styling may fully adhere!

Beach waves

Beach waves, or curls that give the appearance of wet hair, look fantastic in both the summer and the winter. Such a hairstyle will add a distinct mood to the picture and help to highlight the cheekbones and eyes. You’ll need a curling iron and a salt spray (or any texture spray) to create beach waves.

Gelée Curl Contour, gel-cream Kérastase Continue reading

Additionally, if your hair curls slightly when wet, using a towel to gently squeeze wet strands into curls may be sufficient. To achieve this, tilt your head forward. Next, use Kérastase Gelée Curl Contour or paste-jerk on your hair. Using your fingers, create the curls, then either let them dry naturally or use a hair dryer.

Hollywood curls

Hollywood curls are a common element of red carpet looks and the signature hairstyle of many celebrities. You will need a styling iron, comb with rare teeth, and heat-protecting L’Oréal Professionnel Blow Dry if you want the same results.

This hairstyle will draw attention to the jawline, lips, and aristocratic facial features. Hollywood curls complement both cocktail dresses and suits equally well. Even so, wearing very long hair pulled back in an office setting is still preferable. A Hollywood wave and a high ponytail are a great and functional hairstyle for the office.

How to make curls on long hair with your own hands?

Curling hair, any kind of curl, at home is totally achievable. Let’s investigate the tools that will make it easier for us to manually curl long hair and how much time we will need to dedicate to this task when doing the hairstyle at home.

Using a curling iron

• curling iron;

• comb;

• styling mousse L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Spiral Queen;

• finishing varnish Matrix Vavoom Freezing Spray.

Method for curling:

• apply styling mousse to damp strands along the entire length;

• comb your hair and dry it with a hairdryer, hanging your head down;

• divide your hair into the top and bottom layers with a horizontal parting, fix the top layer on the crown with a clip;

• curl the strands of the lower tier one by one – hold the curling iron horizontally, parallel to the parting of the future hairstyle, and wind the strand onto the curling iron in a spiral, pulling the end;

• let each curl slide off the curling iron into your palm and hold it in the air for a few seconds – this way the curled strands will be elastic, even if the hairstyle is done on long hair;

• curl the strands of the upper tier in the same way, but wind the hair of the side and frontal-parietal zones onto the curling iron away from the face;

• apply hairspray to the curls, comb carefully and re-spray the hair with fixing styling product.

Using a straightening iron

The iron works well because it creates waves that are full, easy, and incredibly stylish. Furthermore, curling is a quick process that can be finished in as little as 15 minutes.

You’ll require:

• steam styler L’Oréal Professionnel SteamPod;

• gel-wax L’Oréal Professionnel Fix Polish.

Method for curling:

• apply a heat-protective agent to the strands along the entire length;

• dry damp hair with a hairdryer to 80% and carefully comb;

• pour water into the reservoir iron-styler, the wave will be formed not by heating the plates, but by hot steam;

• curl your hair one by one, starting with the lower tier, and to create the effect of slight negligence, alternate the direction of curling the strands;

• intensively beat the curls with your hands;

• apply spray Wind Blown – it lies like a weightless veil and keeps the shape of the curls all day;

• Rub the wax in your palms and slide it over your locks, trying not to disturb their shape.

Using a hair dryer

You can use a hair dryer to create curls with the aid of a diffuser attachment designed especially for curls. For long hair, waves curled with a brush are not the best option because tangles are easily created among the strands, and you really don’t need tangles.

You’ll require:

• a hair dryer with a diffuser attachment;

• a ​​comb;

• a styling spray Redken Quick Tease (for straight hair);

• cream Kérastase De Jour Fondamentale (for wavy hair);

• finishing varnish L’Oréal Professionnel Elnett.

Creating elastic curls:

• comb damp hair (owners of curly hair skip this step), dry with a hair dryer;

• apply a styling spray to the strands along the entire length, which will help texture each strand and fix the resulting curls;

• if your hair is already curly, distribute a gel to contour the curl through the curls;

• tilt your head down and dry your hair with a hair dryer and a diffuser attachment so that the strands of hair are collected and pressed to your head like springs during drying;

• Separate the curls with your hands and fluff them from the roots;

• fix the styling with a finishing spray.

On curlers

Because curlers take time to produce gorgeous, light curls on your head for long hair, perming with curlers should be planned. Choose the type of curls you want in advance as curlers come in a variety of sizes and materials.

Important: Light waves will result in gentle boomerangs, and thermal curlers are required for elastic curls.

You’ll require:

• styling mousse L’Oréal Professionnel Tecni.Art Full Volume Extra;

Instructions for curling curls step-by-step:

• comb damp hair;

• apply styling mousse to the strands along the entire length;

• tightly wind the strands on the curlers;

• put on a hair cap – this way you can do your business without fear of losing the curlers;

• do not remove the curlers for three to four hours;

• carefully remove the curlers and use your fingers to create a natural look for your curls;

• If necessary, finish forming the curls with a hair dryer with a diffuser attachment;

• Apply a little powder at the partings and fluff up your hair, lifting it from the roots.

From flagella

Another curling option that requires advance planning is flagella. The curls, however, end up looking really cool and dynamic—like spirals! The curls can be made in different sizes; the smaller the curl, the thinner the strand you twist into a flagellum.

You’ll require:

• small silicone hair bands;

• comb;

• mousse gel L’Oréal Professionnel Transformer — for normal hair;

• mousse Kérastase Densimorphose — for thin hair lacking volume.

Methods for curling hair:

• start styling in the evening before going to bed;

• comb damp hair and dry it (naturally or with a hairdryer);

• apply styling gel to the strands along the entire length;

• twist the strands into strong bundles;

• twist each bundle and secure it at the base with a hair elastic;

• in the morning, carefully untie the flagella and use your fingers to style the resulting elastic curls;

• fix the styling with a finishing spray if the hair tends to frizz.

From braids

One of the easiest methods for curling hair; all you need is your hair, some small elastic bands, and styling. The curls range in size from neat little curls to those that curl like a little devil.

You’ll require:

• silicone elastic bands for hair;

• comb;

• spray L"Oréal Professionnel Beach Waves.

Methods for curling hair:

• start styling in the evening before going to bed;

• comb damp hair;

• separate one strand 2-4 cm wide, apply cream mousse to it and braid a moderately tight braid;

• repeat with strands all over the head – control how comfortable the tension of the braids is for your scalp;

• in the morning, carefully unbraid the braids, comb them with your fingers and fluff them up;

• Spray your locks with salt spray and squeeze your strands vigorously in your fists, creating casual waves in a beachy style.

photo ideas of beautiful hairstyles with curls

I think the curls work well on their own; you can feel like a queen right away by simply winding the strands! But you can also make a hairstyle if you want something "like that"; it’s just more intriguing.

Curly ponytail

Simply curling the curls transforms an ordinary high ponytail into an elegant hairstyle. First of all, curly hair adds volume instantly, making the ponytail stand out even if it doesn’t normally draw attention. Second, even when curled into a ponytail, curls lend an air of formality to the picture.

A bun of curls

The same thing happens with a regular bun that "suddenly" doubles in size. Naturally, there is nothing "suddenly" about this; the curls merely add volume to the hairdo. If the hair is curly, no "donut" is required!

Malvinka with curls

Malvinka With curls, it looks even more festive than it does already! You won’t have to exert any more effort to highlight your styling in this situation.

Curls to the side

It’s a great idea to curl the curls and style them sideways! Although this hairstyle is very basic, it still manages to look sophisticated and well-groomed. If you’re going on a date, you can accessorize it with a flower or a bright ribbon. Long earrings are another stylish option that works well.

Textured bun

Elegant contemporary counterpart of a curly bun; the curls should be lighter. Long hair works particularly well for this style because it’s long enough to allow you to texture your tourniquet by twisting each strand into a knot and pulling the hair up, like in this tutorial.

Low ponytail

A low ponytail with curls could make the figure appear visually heavier. If you ignore the volume in the head region, then that is accurate. Here, the beauty is due to combing and airy braids.

Two French braids

Remember that French braids instantly cut hair into a medium length. Does it really matter if the hairdo is incredibly functional, fun, and lively?

How to keep curls for the whole day

We want to enjoy our lovely hairstyle well into the evening. Curls are no different. We requested professional advice on how to preserve the "vigor" of curls on long hair from the SalonSecret experts.

• The first rule: the longer the styling lasted, the longer the curls will last! In other words, everything that was curled overnight will not unravel for at least a day. The result of the curling iron, straightening iron and hair dryer with a diffuser attachment will most likely last only from morning to evening.

• If you form curls on damp hair, they retain their shape for up to several days. But stylers harm damp strands to a greater extent than dry ones. Therefore, it makes sense to stop at a styling product with a heat-protective effect – mousse Matrix Height of Glam.

• Be sure to use heat protection with a smoothing effect, if you choose a straightening iron, curling iron or hair dryer as a styling method. Otherwise, the curls will quickly fluff up and lose their appearance. Heat care will help save your hairstyle from disaster Kérastase Régénérant. In addition to the functions of heat protection, this product has the ability to strengthen, thicken and restore hair, giving it a flawless look.

On long hair, getting gorgeous curls doesn’t have to be difficult. You can create a range of gorgeous looks that are appropriate for any occasion with these six easy techniques.

Whatever your preferred method—braids, no-heat, or even the use of a curling iron—there’sboundto be one that suits your hair type and styling tastes. Finding the method that yields the best results with the least amount of work is all about trial and error.

With a little practice, you’ll be able to create stunning curls that bring out the inherent beauty of your long hair, giving it a vibrant, carefree look.

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