How to Make Curly Hair Last Through Homecoming

Bring hairspray with you to apply during the evening if your hair falls loose.

Having a beautiful, curled hairstyle will make you feel elegant. However, if you’ve spent hours curling your hair for an event like a homecoming dance, you want to make sure the curls last all night long. In order to make your curls last, you must apply a generous amount of hairspray. When hairspray dries, it holds the hair strands together and makes the curls maintain their shape. Apply the hairspray to the hair once you’ve already curled your hair for the best holding effect.

Things You'll Need

• Hairspray

Instructions

1. Hold the hairspray can a foot away from the curls. Hairspray is designed to keep the strands from sticking together but, if you hold the can too close, the spray will be thick and will cake onto the hair too much.

2. Press the button on the top of the can to release the hairspray. Spray in a constant stream all over the head to cover every single curl.

3. Allow the hairspray time to dry and apply a second layer of hairspray to ensure the curls don’t budge an inch.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are curling your hair with rollers, apply the hairspray while the rollers are still in place for more rigid curls.

References

• Schwarzkopf: How to Use Hair Spray Properly