How to Make My Thick Hair Look Full With Curls

Thick hair can often pose a problem in sculpting beautiful and trendy hairstyles, but this is not the case when styling curls. Thick hair provides the necessary volume that creates a full look in curly hair styles. In addition, you can incorporate some styling techniques that make your curls last for days.

Things You'll Need

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Towel
• Rubber bands
• Hairspray
• Styling mouse
• Hot rollers with pins
• Rat tail comb

Instructions

1. Shampoo and condition your hair as usual with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Dry your hair with a towel.

2. Apply a dollop of styling mouse to your hair while your hair is still damp. Start from the root of your hair and work to the ends to maximize coverage.

3. Section your hair into three sections with a rat tail comb, securing two of them with rubber bands. Plug in your hot rollers and allow them to heat up for a few minutes.

4. Section a lock of the loose hair and wrap it around the hot roller. Secure with a pin. Continue to wrap the hair with rollers until all sections of the hair are rolled. Remove the rubber bands on the next section of hair as you complete the last one.

5. Leave the hot rollers in the hair for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are completely cool. Unroll the hair and use your fingers to arrange the curls in your desired style. Lightly mist the curls with hair spray to hold the style in place.

Tips & Warnings

• Make the style last for several days by applying an anti-frizz spray each day to maintain the full curly look. Avoid products that are alcohol-based, as these tend to dry out the hair and make it look lifeless. Sleep with a satin cap each night, and avoid brushing or combing the curls. Use your fingers to arrange the curls as desired each morning

References

• Great Hair: Nick Arrojo and Jenny Acheson