How to Get Trendy Curls
Everywhere you look, Hollywood starlets are sporting trendy hairstyles that often trump straight hair with their desirable curly heads. Today's trendy curls include a variety of styles, from intricate ringlets to loose and romantic options. Opt for a few affordable at-home curling accessories, or pay a visit to your favorite salon to achieve current looks. Does this Spark an idea?
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Purchase a curling "wand." For sale at mall kiosks as well as in the beauty aisle of many stores, a curling wand is similar to a traditional curling iron. The difference is found subtly in design -- instead of clamping the hair and winding it up toward the scalp, you can wind the hair around a single heated piece. Hair is held in place through the tight wrap of prior strands, and the wand is then pulled down and out of the hair section to achieve a ringlet.
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Purchase an updated set of hot rollers. Conair's "Hot Stix" is one example of a product that has updated the traditional hot roller set. Coming in sets of 14 and 20 "stix," you can get crazy curls out of this simple and convenient product. Some may find they need to use papers in accompaniment with the Hot Stix to get a smooth and manageable curl they love, while others can simply grab them and go. Remington's Heated Clip Setters and Revlon's Perfect Heat Ceramic Setters are additional products that yields similar results. See Resources for these and other sets.
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Take a cue from Brazil. A Brazilian blowout, that is. If you already have curly hair, and you prefer a looser romantic look, a Brazilian blowout may do the trick. Most salons can now execute this new twist on chemical hair straightening, which takes about two and a half hours to complete. The end result is silky straight hair, which will then turn into loose curls on a naturally-curly-haired individual following the first shampoo. The blowout will last a handful of months and at times can be pricey. However, many find the chemical process is the only way to go from tight rigid curls to soft and natural loops of locks.
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Go vintage. The throw-back perm is back in action, providing those with stick straight hair some hope toward curly beauty. A body wave will produce loose waves, and perms can climb the curl scale all the way up to small, precise ringlets. A standard curling iron in conjunction with a quality styling gel can also provide you with a curly look that will disappear after a shower. This is a quick, affordable option for those who want curls only for the day. Backcomb the curls after ironing for a looser, fuller effect seen on many celebrities.
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