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As a curly, coily, or wavy, odds are you’ve spent a decent amount of your early years trying to make your hair straight. But beauty standards impact all women and those with naturally straight hair, believe it or not, spend just as much time attempting to bring some volume and texture to their linear tresses. Can you make hair curly?One of the most common ways to add curl is with heat, or thermal, styling (curling irons). For a time, perms were very popular and seem to be making a comeback; much like chemical relaxers, perms irreversibly alter the chemical structure of your hair, but instead of straightening your hair, they add waves or curls. Products that can help make hair curlierUnlike a chemical treatment, thermal styling is temporary. So a lot of work is required on a daily basis to maintain the style. Anthony Dickey, owner of Hair Rules, a New York City salon that caters to multiple textures, and author of Hair Rules! The Ultimate Hair Care Guide for Women with Kinky, Curly, or Wavy Hair, says that his favorite product to help add curl or volume is mousse. “Generally, people with straight hair have flat hair and the foundation for curly hair is volume,” said Dickey. “There are a lot of ways to add volume on straight hair, but mousse is the best way to go. It helps to reinforce and give more fluff to the hair.” Pin curlers, hot irons, and hot/steam rollers are all good options. Dickey says he prefers hot rollers, with sponges or foam, because the result is a more feathery curl. To keep the curl, you’ll have to put in some work, like putting your hair back in pin curls at night. One thing Dickey encourages is embracing the frizz. “After three or four days, your hair will get frizzier and bigger, so that adds a little authenticity,” says Dickey. 2 / 2 Heat damageOur straight-haired sisters must also worry about heat damage. According to Dr. Alin N. Syed, a research chemist and founder of the hair care product company Avlon Industries, the scorching point of hair is estimated at between 380 to 400 ℉. The recommended setting for heat appliances is between 200 and 300 ℉. Dickey says a sure sign of heat damage for those with textured hair is straight limp locks that don’t curl back up with a wash. With straight hair, it might look okay, but your hair will begin to break off because the hair shaft is weak. Going naturalBut despite using the correct temperature, using heat protectant and conditioning regularly, heat damage can still occur. It might seem odd to use the term “natural” for someone with straight hair, but it is very much appropriate. Accepting and learning how to take care of your hair, without trying to make it be something it’s not, can be a liberating experience. The first step is consulting with a stylist to choose a flattering cut. “Use layers to create volume for face framing, on the crown area, and for movement at the bottom,” says Dickie. “And this goes for long, medium, or short hair (except for pixie cuts, then it’s all about layers). The goal is to add movement, without being over-layered, so the hair isn’t just laying there.” So one answer to the question, “How do I make my hair curly?” is to maybe consider not making it curly at all and finding ways to make it look awesome in all of its natural glory. It's official - if there's ever been a time to own your effortless tousle and work your corkscrew curls, it's 2022. If, like us, the thought of straightening your au natural texture one more time is worse than a dealing with yet another delayed flight, then we're here to show you how to ditch the irons and take a more organic approach to styling. Forget the styling tools, and leave the heat damage at home, because enhancing your hair's natural movement need no longer be a daunting prospect. Read on for how to encourage your curls minus the heated hair tools... Matteo Scarpellini 10 Ways To Style Natural Curly Hair
Intrigued? Get the full info on the ten tricks you need to master your natural texture and become a fully fledged curly girl below. How To Style Natural Curly Hair1. Adopt the 'twist and press' method when dryingWe're all guilty of rough drying our tresses after a shower, but the rigorous motion can crush natural curls and encourage a halo of frizz. Hairstylist Lee Stafford mentions that the much gentler 'press and twist' method will preserve curls and provide body. 'Simply take your towel and press and twist the hair rather than roughly rubbing it back and forth,' he said. 'Vigorously rubbing the hair to dry it will push the hair cuticles upwards which creates frizz.' Imaxtree 2. Go gentle with the hairbrushCurly hair tends to be more dry and brittle than other types, so pulling a hairbrush through it will cause breakage and iron out your curl's natural shape, but that doesn't mean you need to avoid it completely. 'Using a detangling brush on conditioned hair is a really great way to get your curls popping and it is the safest time to brush through your hair,' says Michelle Sultan, creative director of curl-focused haircare brand, Imbue. 'A wide tooth comb is also great and sometimes works better depending on hair length and density.' ELLE Edit: Curl-Friendly Combs
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Wide Tooth Detangling Comb - £13 Briogeo
3. Ask your hairstylist to feather the ends of your hair with a razor or scissorsThis is one of the best kept secrets in hairdressing. Think of a synthetic ribbon – when you scrape the surface with the the sharp edge of a pair of scissors, the end shoots up into a curl; this is what feathering your hair will achieve. Hello, all-over volume. Imaxtree 4. Swap your oily serum for a light curl cremeOils and serums are great for smoothing down fly-aways, but, if definition is what you covet, treat your mid lengths to ends to something lighter. The milky formula of curl creams helps curls reform in next to no time without weighing them down. 22 Of The Best Curly Hair Products For A Good Hair Day, Everyday
No Frizz Intense Moisture Mask Regular masking is imperative for all hair types, but especially for curls as they're more prone to dryness. This Living Proof mask replenishes moisture without coating the strands with silicone. It does the job in five minutes, perfect for quick, in-shower use.
Intensive Moisture Treatment This multi-tasking rich conditioner is hardworking must-have. It can be used as a 30-minute pre-shampoo treatment, as an overnight leave-on to let thirsty strands soak up the goodness, as a weekly mask or as a leave-on conditioner for bouncy, glossy curls.
No.7 Bonding Oil It goes without saying that it's important to use a heat protector before reaching for your styling tools but for hair that's especially fragile and dry, try this healing oil by Olaplex. It offers UV and heat protection up to 232°C while repairing broken bonds and restoring lustre.
Love Curl Cream This styling cream goes on as light as a serum. It keeps frizz and flyaways in check (if that's your bugbear) while adding definition to your curls.
HoliRoots Repairing Hair Mask Not only does this nourishing mask smell absolutely delicious (think creamy coconuts), it's also incredibly nourishing for very dry, lacklustre hair thanks to shea, cocoa and mango seed butter. Fable & Mane also harnesses the reparative powers of traditional South Asian ingredients in their formulas.
Hair-Wash Bread Beauty Supply £18.00 Bread Beauty Supply aims to simplify wash day through a tightly-edited range of products to suit all curl types. This gentle shampoo removes impurities and product build-up using a blend of plant oils to leave strands hydrated, not stripped.
Gentle Fro Pick This sturdy comb helps to detangle and add fullness to curly hair without tugging. Don't leave home without it.
Medium Conditioner Trust Tracee Ellis Ross to create a haircare line that encourages every curl pattern to flourish. The comprehensive range caters to all curl types via specific formulas. This medium conditioner works best for low to normal porosity curls and those looking for enough hydration to keep things bouncy without weighing down the hair.
Long And Luxe Gro Edges Next to maintaining immaculate edges, this formula by As I Am also promotes healthy growth and stronger strands thanks to hydrolised lupine protein.
Wild & Unruly Curl Enhancer Larry King Haircare £26.00 Whichever way you decide to wear your curls, this latest launch by Larry King promises to keep it looking top notch with its cocktail of moisturising ingredients. This one-and-done product provides heat protection, shine, volume, hold and definition. Limited baggage space on holiday? This will have you sorted.
Dream Coat For Curly Hair Spent years lusting after Disney-character worthy hair? No more. Color Wow has managed to bottle the secret to super shiny, lustrous hair with their Dream Coat collection, and this formulation specifically for curly hair types gives a mirror-like finish to hair without letting your curls fall flat.
Zhoosh Foam Lazy girls listen up! This multi-hyphenate product is an absolute must for those who like a quick hair fix but with results that look like they take hours. A curl definer, volumiser and all round great-hair day giver, the list of reasons we love this weightless foam is endless.
Nutriplenish Curl Gelee Define your glorious curls with Aveda's hydrating gelee. Formulated with a superfood complex of mango butter, coconut oil and pomegranate oil, not only will it serve your curls their five a day, but it smells good too.
Curl Manifesto Gelée Curl Contour Gel-Cream Nail super soft curls that are seriously touchable with Kerastase's genius gel cream. Combining the holding power of a gel with the conditioning power of a cream, a few pumps of this ceramide-infused formula into damp hair is all you need for soft, defined texture whatever your curl pattern.
Chia Seed Curl Defining Hair Cream More than just a great addition to a salad, chia seeds contain essential proteins and nutrients needed for super healthy curls. Whether your hair is coily, kinky or wavy, this lightweight vegan serum will have it looking shinier and stronger than ever.
Curly Ever After - Curl Hold Spray If you're one to cheat some waves and curls with a tong, a good holding spray is a must. Keep your new found ringlets looking super shiny and damage-free with this heat protective spray that holds your hair in place for up to 24 hours.
Haute Performance Curl Revive Spray Heavy lotions and thick curl creams aren't for everyone and can weigh your hair down instead of giving it life. Instead, spritz damp lengths with this ultra lightweight spray that defines curls whilst conditioning them. Finish with a diffuser for the ultimate 'I woke up like this' finish. Only Curls Enhancing Curl Gel - £16 SHOP NOW You might find thick, oily creams weigh down curls to the point where they seem to disintegrate but a gel is a great way to combat this. This revives curls to provide them with a hit of hydration, without leaving hair feeling heavy.
Manketti Hair Oil The queen of curly and textured hair, Charlotte Mensah knows a thing or two when it comes to getting your coils on point. Run a few drops of her award winning Manketti oil through your hair before bed for a nourishing overnight treatment, or smooth over dry hair to get rid of flyaways.
Curl Defining Whip Formulated with the techy Alpha Keratin 60ku, Virtue's futuristic take on a classic mousse targets damaged hair to help reconstruct and hydrate worn out curls without weighing them down.
Curl Gloss If defining your curls without making them crispy or crunchy is your goal, then Oribe's gloss is the one for you. This super luxe lightweight gel uses passion flower and Cupuaçu nut extract to fight humidity and leave your curls with mirror-like shine.
Curl Anti-Humidity Gel Oil This nourishing, gel-oil hybrid softens and loosens tight curls, making them so much more manageable, while the anti-humidity complex works to banish the crown of frizz that tends to appear in sticky weather. 5. Always use a diffuser when blow-dryingA diffuser is essential for evening out curl patterns. To give your curls some shape, simply turn your hairdryer on to the 'low' setting and drop them into the diffuser. 'Defined curls are going to be big in both volume and popularity,' says pro hairstylist Charlotte Mensah. 'Invest in a diffuser to ensure you get perfectly defined curls.' 14 Of The Best Hairdryers For All Hair Types
Best hairdryer Supersonic Hair Dryer When Dyson decided to enter the beauty world, they did so with a bang. This high-tech tool is the Bugatti of hairdryers, and impressed our testers so much that everyone said they'd swap it in for their current model. It banished static and left our entire panel's hair feeling softer and looking bouncier, with their style lasting all day. It barely made a peep too, heated up accurately in the lab, and 91% were happy with how long it took to get red carpet ready. Its newest feature, the flyaway attachment, delivered a suitably slick do for everyone, with one tester reporting such flawlessly tamed hair that they didn’t need to follow up with hair straighteners. The only quibble involved the control indicator light, which some testers found unclear. Key specifications
Best professional hairdryer Air Hairdryer Claiming to be twice as fast as your average hairdryer, our panel unanimously loved how intuitive this compact ghd model was to use, allowing them to adjust its heat settings easily and dry hair in a flash. It wasn’t too noisy and it left tresses looking silky-smooth, thanks to a concentrator nozzle that precisely directs the airflow. Some testers found the highest heat setting so effective that their scalps got too hot, but our lab test proved the outer casing remained at a safe temperature to handle. Key specifications
Best innovative hairdryer Halo Hailed 'the Tesla of hairdryers' prior to launch, we were excited to see if this futuristic bit of tech was worth the hype. The combo of infrared light and cool air aims to leave hair healthier than your average hairdryer — and our testers confirmed that it delivered. Hair was left smoother and shinier, and the device was oh-so-quiet. Unlike a Tesla, however, you don’t have to hang around in a car park waiting for it to charge, as it uses 60% less power than your average hairdryer. Good for the planet and your hair— we're on board. Key specifications
Best hairdryer for fast drying 2100W Hydro-Fusion Dryer A go-to for those days when you snooze your morning alarm, this efficient tool was as fast as Dina-Asher-Smith at drying our panel's hair, while it left 83% with shinier, softer ends. Our testers would have liked it to look more luxe, but it was easy to manoeuvre from their roots to the back of their heads. Our lab test found it slightly slow to reach its maximum temperature, but this didn't affect its drying speed. Key specifications
Best hairdryer for colour Progloss 3950 Featherlite Ultra X Shine Hair Dryer If you enjoy experimenting with colour, you'll know that it can come at a cost to your hair’s overall health. This clever machine aims to combat the problem by emitting a blend of oils (keratin, coconut and argan) to reduce dryness. The result? Hair looked more vibrant and hydrated, as well as smoother and shinier. Many agreed it was as 'featherlite' as it claimed, too. Key specifications
Best hairdryer for curly hair Ionic Pro Dryer Drew Barrymore knows a thing or two about good hair, fact. So it’s no surprise that this colourful hairdryer from the Hollywood star's own brand, Flower, delighted our panel. They liked that it wasn’t the typical black design and it proved a hit with our testers with natural curls. Those with afro hair were particularly thrilled by how speedily it dried and smoothed their curls. When it came to frizz, 80% saw a difference, with 90% reporting pillow-soft, healthier-looking hair. Key specifications
Best travel-friendly hairdryer Hydraluxe Pro Hair Dryer This machine was as compact as a Muji storage solution, without compromising on quality, making it the perfect travel buddy. Hair was left softer and more volumised across the board, while the diffuser attachment came out on top for defining curls. Key specifications
Best hairdryer for healthier-looking hair The Airshot Pro Hairdryer Cloud Nine £199.00 £159.00 (20% off) We all want our hair to look noticeably better after styling, but some hair tools leave strands looking parched and bone dry. Happily, this drier did the opposite, reviving strands to leave 80% of our panel with healthier, smoother and softer tresses. Did we mention it also minimised frizz for 80% of testers? It’s just that good. Though not the quietest or most compact dryer out there (that long nose can be tricky to manoeuvre), most found it quick to use and those with afro hair appreciated how straight it left their locks. The cool shot function was ideal for drying naturally curly hair, too. Key specifications Best portable hairdryer Fit Compact Hair Dryer This compact tool is ideal for tossing into your gym bag or luggage for a much-deserved holiday, because gym or hotel dryers are never all that. Our panel found it both lightweight and comfortable to hold and it impressed our testers with how well it managed to dry the back of the head and up close to the roots. The results weren’t that long-lasting and it wasn’t the quickest (due to its petite size) but it did leave 88% with softer ends, without causing any pesky static. Key specifications
Best hairdryer for design Helios Professional Hair Dryer ghd £179.00 £145.75 (19% off) If iconic hair brand ghd knows one thing, it's styling tools. This latest hairdryer launch is designed for those who struggle with split ends, with a high-powered concentrated nozzle that claims to smooth the hair cuticle to give you your sleekest blow dry in half the time. How did it do? Our testers reported shiny, soft hair after using it and loved the powerful airflow that left nothing but smoothness in in its wake. From an aesthetic point of view, they admired its luxe matte body that’s available in six different colours, including timeless black and a classy plum. Decisions, decisions... Key specifications
Best hairdryer for taming flyaways The Airshot Hairdryer Smooth is the word that comes to mind when describing this hairdryer. The ceramic heating elements are infused with vitamins to make hair silky soft and help tame any flyaways. Incredibly simple to use, this features three heat settings so you can play around with what best suits your individual hair texture.
Best hairdryer for adding volume Super Power Pro AC 2400 Hair Dryer Specially designed to mimic the professional salon blowdry at home, the airflow technology is ultra speedy giving you a lot of power (think jet-engine style) but all within a sleek contraption. Hair is left looking sleek and perfectly volumised.
Best folding hairdryer Featherweight Compact Folding Dryer If the hairdryers in hotel rooms don't quite do it for your hair, it's important to have a compact one to take with you at all times that doesn't take up most of your suitcase. This incredibly light tool provides the same powerful drying capabilities in a dinkier format so you never have to be apart from your hairdryer ever again.
Best hairdryer for fighting frizz Professional Hair Dryer Probably as bouji as hairdryers can get, this matte black design isn't just adorned with the Balmain fashion house logo, but the high performance tech also provides you with a frizz-free blowout every time. It's designed to help seal the hair cuticle (ideal for those who haven't had time to fit in a cut) and give a moisture boost to dried out ends. Get The LookFollow Charlotte's step by step to perfect curls using a hair diffuser...
Filippo Fortis/Imaxtree 6. Avoid 'anti-frizz' products'Some anti-frizz products on the market contain silicones. This is harmful for curly hair as they do tend to weigh it down. Rather than going for anti-frizz make sure your hair is hydrated and nourished to make your most beautiful curls,' explains Sultan. Look for sulphate-free formulas with moisturising ingredients such as glycerin and plant butters. 7. Change up your mousse gameMousse can be a game-changer. It's packed with malleable proteins that strengthen every curl without that stiff feeling. 'Modern-day buttery, whippy mega indulgent mousses, when used on curly hair, deliver intense moisture and create big beautiful defined curls with root lift,' explains Jonathon Eangland, hairstylist at John Frieda Salons. Sultan concurs, explaining that mousses can help create definition and leave curls feeling bouncy without weight in type 3 and certain type 4 hair. You can also cocktail your mousse with a curl cream for better hold. ELLE Edit: Curl-Friendly Hair Mousse
Shea Butter for Natural Hair Wave Whip Curling Mousse
Favoloso Natural Defining Mousse Rossano Ferretti Parma £34.00
8. Choose a light hold hairspray to lock in your styleDon't make the mistake of drenching your natural curls in strong hold hairspray to keep them in check. 'Our main aim is to keep our curls moisturised and luscious looking. High-alcohol hairsprays can be rather aggressive, which can dehydrate the curls,' says Eangland. Look for curl-specific hold spritzes or do a very light misting of low-alcohol hairspray. 13 Of The Best Hairsprays To Keep Your Hair Perfectly In Place
Be Curly Curl Enhancing Hair Spray If you've been blessed with a set of curls but often find hairspray just leads to a whole head of knots, this enhancing spray will be a game changer. It gives you the same holding power of hairspray, without the stickiness or dryness, so your curls stay intact for longer.
Modern Hairspray Multi-Task Styling Mist Hair by Sam McKnight £22.00 Not only is this the chicest hairspray you will ever see but the fine mist is almost undetectable on ends and can be brushed out easily the next day so you don't have so spend the morning vigorously trying to wash it out with shampoo.
Reassuringly Firm Session Hold Hairspray All the hold without any of the stickiness, this hairspray will keep your styled hair intact throughout the day, even in the most humid of weather conditions. R+Co Vicious Strong Hold Flexible Hairspray - £23.50 SHOP NOW Ideal for enviable waves, this hairspray provides you with spanx-like hold whilst avoiding any brittleness, so your hair can swish to its heart's content.
Alcohol-Free Hair Spray This curl-friendly hairspray is chock full of nourishing ingredients such as black seed oil and aloe vera to keep curls bouncy and in place, without drying out the strands. Amika Fluxus Touchable Hairspray - £20 SHOP NOW This fine mist creates an invisible shield around hair, making it totally weatherproof. Unlike a traditional hairspray that leaves hair as dry as a piece of toast, this adds a hit of hydration, leaving hair touch-ably soft. Tecni.ART 6 Fix Hair Spray L'Oréal Professionnel £15.44 This fast drying formula will banish any unwanted frizz and provide superglue-like hold without the stiffness. We'll even go as far as to say it's windproof, which is about as good as a hairspray can get.
1-800-Hold-Me No-crunch Flexible Hold Hairspray This does what it says on the tin and provides gravity-defying lift to hair, without any uncomfortable crunchiness. Formulated with avocado oil and omega 3 fatty acids, it provides instant shine with weightless hold.
Volumizing Hair Spray The turbo jet engine of hairsprays, this mist will act as a push up bra to flat hair to provide you with an instant lift. Scrunch into roots for some added oomph.
Cult Favorite Firm & Flexible Hairspray Normally hairspray will leave you with a vodka-ry taste in your mouth (no matter how much you hold your breath) but this totally non-offensive spritz instantly melts into hair whilst providing a much needed boost.
Curly Ever After Curl Hold Spray For curls that stay fresh and bouncy with no tell-tale residue or crispiness, look no further. Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode Hairspray - £25 SHOP NOW Ideal for keeping baby hairs in-check, apply a touch of this to a toothbrush and style to your heart's content. It provides all-day hold without leaving any unwanted white residue behind. 9. Treat your hair to a deep condition treatmentQuench thirsty curls and encourage a lively bounce by treating your hair to an intensely hydrating conditioning treatment weekly or twice monthly, depending on your hair type. 'If your hair tends to get fluffy or have flyaways, masks with protein are great as they help your curls spring back to shape. If your hair is dehydrated look for masks that also have high moisture,' recommends Sultan. 18 Of The Best Hair Masks For Shinier, Stronger Strands
Best for breaking hair Restorative Treatment Mask Cult line Virtue takes things one step further than most haircare brands. Central to the line is a trademarked form of keratin, bio-engineered to be exactly the same molecular structure as the keratin in human hair. This means the formula can seek out strands in need of help and sink in seamlessly to repair from within. For hair that needs more than a quick gloss-over, this is the investment to make.
Best for coils and kinks Hair-Mask Creamy Deep Conditioner Bread Beauty Supply £26.00 Finally breathing some much-needed life into the afro hair market is Bread Beauty Supply: the name to know if you're looking to make the most of your curls, coils or kinks. This creamy, lemony-scented conditioner delivers incredible slip to textured hair and ensures curls bounce into shape with serious shine. Trust us, try it.
Best for thick, dry hair Hair Mask Yes, London's favourite fragrance house also makes some pretty great hair and body heroes. This mask is as thick as they come and makes even the most parched of ends feel impressively soft. It rinses away with ease, but the scent thankfully lingers: a woody, heady incense blend that's every bit as good as Santal 33.
Best for shine Chris Appleton Money Masque Formulated in collaboration with the stylist behind JLo's mane, you can likely imagine how good this one is. Perfect for use before a styling session, it's loaded with algae and kelp that draws in moisture without adding weight, meaning that blow-dry will look as big and bouncy as possible.
Best for a fine fragrance Deeper Love Treatment Mask Hair By Sam McKnight £48.00 There is no-one better placed to create a haircare line than Sam McKnight. Throughout his incomparable career, he has worked on hair of every texture, colour and condition, and it's safe to say he knows exactly what works. This month, McKnight finally expands his eponymous range to include shampoos, conditioners and styling products. The first thing to try? This lightweight yet deeply hydrating mask, which is best used before a big
night out: expect shinier hair, less frizz, and a ridiculously delicious green scent (formulated by perfumer Lyn Harris, no less).
Best for a dry scalp Scalp Care Dry Scalp Treatment An upset scalp will lead to lacklustre hair, which explains the influx of scalp-focused treatments currently flooding the market. One that cuts through the noise is Living Proof's effective dry-scalp remedy, which calms and soothes, leaving your skin hydrated and hair glossy, not greasy.
Best for total luxury Gold Lust Transformative Masque Yes, this one costs as much as a big night out, but boy is it worth it. The extra-rich formula envelops hair in moisture, resulting in bigger, bouncier blow-dries with an unbelievably glossy shine. The scent is expensive - think Champagne-o-clock in St. Tropez – and the experience truly indulgent. You deserve a treat...
Best for damaged hair Botanical Repair Intensive Strengthening Masque Botanical Repair is Aveda's answer to the influx of 'bond-building' treatments currently dominating the market. The vegan-friendly blend uses plant oils and butters that penetrate each strand, offering deeper repair than a traditional mask. Thoughtfully, it comes in two textures: the Light is perfect for finer hair, while Rich is an extra-thick treat for coarser manes. Whichever you choose, you're in for stronger, shinier hair (and a deliciously good scent, too).
Best for all hair types The Future Youth Treatment Mask Leading stylist Adam Reed is a true Fragrance Head, so when we heard he was to launch his own line, we expected an aromatic treat. And boy were we right: this sensorial wonder imparts notes of fresh flowers and sticky rhubarb with every hair swish. And that's not all: of course, it works wonders on turning around dry, lacklustre lengths too. With shea butter, coconut oil and baobab oil, it's a recipe for seriously glossy strands.
Best for brittle and breaking hair Nounou Hair Mask We've been recommending this absurdly named hair mask for years, and it remains one of our all-time favourites today. Designed with snapping ends in mind, it works to fortify fragile strands without weighing down roots, delivering bounce, strength and shine. Even better, Davines is a true leader in the sustainability realm: this mask is made with tomatoes sourced from a family-owned Italian farm, helping to encourage crucial biodiversity in our soils.
Best for reviving highlights Serie Expert Metal Detox Mask Fun fact: the minerals in your
shower water are likely preventing those expensive highlights from looking their best. Copper deposits in particular can lead lengths to take on a dull tinge: but thankfully, this clever mask is here to reverse the damage. It works by removing those unwanted deposits and feeding hair with moisture instead, resulting in brighter blondes and more vibrant browns. Genius.
Best for coloured hair Hydrate Softening Treatment An undersung gem, this aromatic mask makes crispy ends feel softer after just one use. The whole line is designed with colour-treated hair in mind, so you can trust it to keep your highlights bright and balayage shining.
Best for blonde hair Blond Absolu Masque Ultra Violet Treatment Ask anyone with icy-white hair and they'll tell you this is the ultimate hair mask. Yet to be beaten, Kérastase's purple-tinted treatment balances brassiness and brings frazzled strands back from the brink in as little as five minutes. Work it into a Sunday pamper session to keep that expensive balayage looking bright.
Best for textured hair Deep Conditioner This extra-thick deep conditioner is particularly great for curly or Afro hair types, with power ingredients like quinoa protein and coconut to revive crunchy curls. It was formulated by an ex beauty editor who couldn't find anything good enough for her own coily hair, so expect great things.
Best for snapping hair Art of Hair Ultimate Reset Masque If all else fails, up the ante and slather on Shu Uemura's most intensive treatment. Ultimate Reset is formulated with protein, so works to repair hair that's stretching out of shape due to bleach and heat. It's potent – and there is such a thing as too much protein – so save it for a once-a-fortnight treatment.
Best for bleached hair No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask It's no secret we love the original Olaplex bond-repair treatment, but we admit hopping in and out of the shower to use it is a bit of a faff. Lazy girls, listen up: this mask delivers all of the benefits of the famed original with none of the effort. Simply slick it on after your shampoo, wash your face, and enjoy your sleeker, stronger lengths.
Best for pre-shampoo Hair Rituel Pre-Shampoo Purifying Mask You've probably heard of the effects that pollution can have on our skin, but we often forget about the role it plays with our hair health. This white clay-based formula acts like a purifying mask for your scalp and hair, soaking up excess oil, pollution particles and other unwanted build-up, leaving your hair ready to absorb the benefits from the rest of your routine. It smells truly incredible, so massage it in and sit back for 30 minutes before jumping in the shower.
Best for frizzy hair Nurture Deep Moisture Mask We all know that Jonathan Van Ness has excellent hair – and now we know why. A highlight from his own line, this frizz-fighting cream contains the brand's central hemi-squalane, which sinks into strands to hydrate from the inside, rather than simply slipping over the surface. 10. Don't be afraid of salt spraysTo invigorate your curls, water is your BFF. 'Use a water spray and spritz the hair. Then, reapply your leave-in conditioner, gels or serums to reactivate the curls,' says Sultan. That said, if you're someone with looser curls, a good salt spray can do a great job of creating texture and revitalising the wave or curl. 16 Of The Best Sea Salt Sprays For Big Beachy Textured WavesL'Oreal Tecni Art Beach Waves Spray Salt Texturiser - £16.50 SHOP NOW Spotted backstage at the Bora Aksu SS22 show, hairstylist Daniel Martin used this Spray Salt Texturiser to attain the 'cool girl that just got out of bed look.' Martin played with each girl's natural hair texture, embracing those with wavy hair by tonging loose beach waves and spritzing this through the ends to get a 'semi-bed head' look. Hair By Sam McKnight Cool Girl Barely There Texture Mist - £25 SHOP NOW Sometimes when you have poker straight hair it's impossible to fake beachy waves by just spraying product onto towel dried hair (no matter how much you spray, trust us we've tried). So when going sans heat isn't an option, try manipulating loose waves with a pair of straighteners, flip your head over and spray Cool Girl with abandon. Be prepared for waves that look effortlessly undone (check) and hold all day (check check) without any tell-tale crispy styling residue. Plus, the scent (floral with a hint of pepper and spice) is in a league of its own. R+Co Dreamhouse Cold Pressed Watermelon Wave Spray - £27 SHOP NOW If you're lucky enough to actually be heading to the seaside, you'll want to throw a bottle of this in your straw bag. Why? Not only does this leave your hair smelling incredible (think woodsy, rustic beach-house vibes), it defines waves while keeping them soft and protects hair from the damaging effects of UV rays. Not to mention, the packaging is adorable. Innersense Create Waves - £24 SHOP NOW For lovers of ritualistic beauty routines, Innersense's Create Waves spray might just be the holistic addition your hair needs. Formulated with aloe vera to give moisture to your hair, amethyst crystal powder (yes really), and scented with lavender oil, not only does this spray deliver surfer chic waves, it'll also leave you blissfully calm. Sun Bum Texturizing Sea Spray - £15.99 SHOP NOW A true gem of the ocean, this salt spray contains black lava sea salt, seaweed and sea kelp to harness that windswept, tousled beachy hair without the unfortunate dryness that a day in the sun can impart. Oh, and the formula helps to shield hair from humidity, meaning your waves will stay relaxed and frizz-free. Fudge Professionals Sea Salt Spray - £11.50 SHOP NOW This spray is as close to the sea as your hair can get without getting your feet wet. Drawing on ingredients such giant sea kelp, red algae and ocean salt minerals, it also contains UVisiShield technology to help protect hair from UVA and UVB rays and leaves a tropical scent trailing behind you all day. Evo Salty Dog Salt Spray - £22 SHOP NOW Want that dried-in-the-sun beach wave look without having to leave your bedroom? This is a great choice for straight and wavy hair types as it adds fullness as well as definition. Percy & Reed Beyond The Beach Texture Spray - £16 SHOP NOW Harnessing the saltiness of the British Coast, this texturising spray is infused with Cornish sea salt and Pro Vitamin B5 to leave hair tousled and soft but with a lasting finish. Sachajuan Ocean Mist - £21.90 SHOP NOW This is basically the Mediterranean sea, bottled. Its ability to make locks look accidentally perfect, voluminous and mermaid-like sans the gritty, brittle feel is pretty much unrivalled - no wonder it has a huge celeb following. Playa Beauty Endless Summer Spray - £27 SHOP NOW Formulated with sea salt harvested from Southern California, Playa's nourishing formula protects your hair from damaging UV rays whilst giving your lengths the most realistic Cali girl waves ever. Philip B Maui Wowie Beach Mist - £25 SHOP NOW Essentially like taking a trip to a tropical beach, this contains a blend of coconut, aloe vera and orchid, to give you those naturally perfect island beach waves without any dryness. Ouai Wave Spray - £22 SHOP NOW Jen Atkin is the queen of carefree, windswept waves, so adding this baby to her award-winning OUAI collection was always a given. For flexible, shaggy and windblown waves, veil over damp or dry hair, run your fingers through, et voila. Think Kim Kardashian at the 2014 VMAs. We Are Paradoxx Volume Texture Salt Spray - £20 SHOP NOW This vegan formula gives waves endless amounts of texture without leaving hair feeling weighed down or crunchy. It also adds a sunlit gleam to ends, so hair looks a whole lot healthier. Davines Sea Salt Spray - £18.50 SHOP NOW If you're looking for a salt spray to add a bit of grit to hair to solidify those curls, this is the one for you. It acts like hairspray (without the stickiness) to keep waves intact all day long. Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray - £10 SHOP NOW Not sticky or overly salty, Bumble and Bumble's Surf Spray is the closest thing to a dip in the ocean - and it doesn't come with a mouthful of seaweed. For that dishevelled, beachy look, tip your head upside down and go wild. Redken Fashion Waves - £16.30 SHOP NOW Slip backstage at Fashion Week and you'll spot a bottle of Redken's Fashion Waves near most hair stations. Harnessing epsom salt, it separates layers to give hair amazing definition while imparting a semi-matte, effortlessly tousled finish. Kate Moss, eat your heart out. Is it possible to make straight hair curly?It is possible to make straight hair curly with the right haircut and styling products. If you want to have permanent curls you will need to get a perm.
How can I make my straight hair permanently curly?CURLING. Prepare the hair with INVIGO Aqua Pure Shampoo. ... . Wind hair onto rods.. Apply CREATINE+ Curl Lotion, then leave to develop. ... . When the curls seem sufficient, rinse well with rods on (rinse for 3 minutes). ... . NEUTRALISING: After rinsing gently, remove the excess water by tapping with a towel. ... . Remove the rods.. What would make straight hair turn curly?Your hair may become curly with age if you inherited both straight and curly hair genes from your parents. Some of these genes can be inactive at birth but then become turned on by hormones, aging, or other factors including medication, nutrition, stress, illness, or pollution.
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