Big Bouncy Curls?

topic posted Tue, August 4, 2009 - 2:37 AM by  Lily
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I would like those big lovely curls that are very in fashion right now for cabaret. My hair is naturally curly, but in more of a ringlet type fashion. I've tried most everything. Curling irons of all shapes and sizes, curl enhancing hair products, rollers, rag rolls. Nothing is seeming to work. My hair just seems to get poofy or really loose waves. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thank you!

P.S. I'm thinking curls like Sonia or Petite Jamilla from BDSS, if that helps at all.
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Lily
California
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  • Re: Big Bouncy Curls?

    Tue, August 4, 2009 - 7:27 AM
    Most likely, you're going to have to straighten your hair first and THEN curl it (I'd recommend velco rollers for that kind of curl). However, you'll need to get your natural curl out first or else you'll be fighting it. If you don't perform that often, then I'd recommend going to a hair dresser to get it done - the money spent will be well worth the frustration of doing it yourself.

    Although, you could not mess with trying to get your natural hair to do something it's not naturally meant to do, by just buying it. Buy a 3/4 wig that's styled how you like & wear that instead!
  • Re: Big Bouncy Curls?

    Tue, August 4, 2009 - 10:41 AM
    For one thing, you don't want something curl-enhancing, cuz that's just gonna encourage your natural wave pattern...the best thing to do is start with damp hair, then use a strong hold gel and large, old-fashioned plastic rollers...roll it tight and let it dry completely! Depending on whether you want a tossled look or more smoothness, either finger comb it for tossles, or use a good brush to refine it. I can't guarantee it will work, cuz I'd have to actually see your hair to judge texture and wave pattern, but it's worth a try. :-)

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