However, if your hair stubbornly refuses to hold a curl at all, we hate to admit it, but it’s likely due to user error. DiGregorio recommends taking smaller sections and using a slightly smaller barrel size, like the 0.75-inch version of Conair InfinitiPRO Tourmaline Ceramic Curling Iron. “Be mindful that each hair section can easily wrap around the iron with a little room to spare,” she says. “This enables the heat to reach every hair in the section.” A low bun is the perfect casual updo! For a trendier look, leave face-framing curls out. 21. Romantic Pinned Updo for Shorter Curly Hair Pinned updos are perfect for short hair!

Style a short cut with longer top and curtain bangs. To give the hairstyle a beautiful glow, you can opt for some blonde highlights that will provide the top hair a lot of texture. Because it is short, your hair will be so much easier to style. 9. Long Curly Hair Additionally, consider how good you are at curling your hair – if things like this don’t come easily to you might be best off with the BaByliss Curl Secret which pretty much does it all for you…. For starters, the small clamp firmly holds hair while it rotates; the rotation buttons are easy to recognize and smoothly wrap hair; and there are five different temperature settings (from 280 degrees to 430 degrees), which allow you to adjust the iron to your desired heat. We will note that you can’t actually see the temperature the tool is set to. Rather, it has five lights that indicate which level the tool is set to. To finish it all off, it heats up in under one minute and automatically shuts off after one hour. Obtain a professional look has never been easier and can be pulled off only by knitting half of the hair. If you don’t have long hair, you can use hair extensions. In this kit bundle, the Beauty Works X Molly-Mae volume 2 curler comes with all the accessories you'll be needing to create the desired look, including an extra large Paddle Brush, 10 sectioning clips to prep and then set your curls (particularly handy if you're doing pin curls), as well as a pin-tail comb which can be used for sectioning your hair more neatly. Molly Mae's curling tong for beach wavesOur only gripe was that you have to hold and twist the barrel itself to remove it and swap it out for another. Happily, this set comes with a heat-resistant glove, so you can wear it if you’re planning on creating a style with a range of curl sizes. Opt for babylights in your hair. This will create a more fine-looking highlight compared to the common chunky variation. 39. Twisted Bob Try out twists with your short length. Molly-Mae's original volume 1 kit doesn't appear to be available at Beauty Works anymore, but she has since launched a volume 2 kit with the hair brand. The barrel of this curling wand features a special coating that allows heat to pass through without allowing hair to directly touch the heat source, ultimately cutting way down on potential damage. Even our fine hair, which never held a curl for more than two minutes, met its match with this curling wand — our waves lasted much longer than they did with any other hot tool. DiGregorio also likes working Schwarzkopf Professional Fibre Clinix Fortify Sealed Ends from the mid-length to ends before going in with heat. “It’ll help nourish and repair bonds while keeping hair strong, soft, and shiny.”

A short style is very manageable for curly hair! To add dimension to your look, pair your bob with longer bangs that blend into the length of your hair 6. Mid-Length Curly Hairstyle with Curly Bangs Show off that natural volume with a heart shaped afro! This is such a fashionable way to wear your curls. Make sure you maintain the shape with regular trimmings. 9. Medium U Cut with Defined Curls The above is a flawless example of curly bob that is guaranteed to make you turn around 36o degrees. Moreover, this style can be literally worn to any occasion of your choice ranging from study group casual to dinner date formal. 40. Hippie Waves And Curls To use, simply insert a section of hair into the chamber, press the ‘on’ button, and watch as it magically styles your strands into “perfect ringlets,” according to our tester. (Once your hair is ready to be released, you’ll hear two beeps.) Plus, you can customize the heat settings – there are four different settings that range from 300 to 400 degrees – as well as the amount of time you want your hair to curl. As a bonus, you can also select which direction you want your curl to go in.Aside from the tool’s rotating abilities, this iron also has other impressive features, including its 1.2-inch ceramic barrel that helps to reduce frizz and add shine. Additionally, it has a nine-foot swivel cord, as well as a feature that shuts it down after one hour of use. We will note that this tool only has one button, though. “It has an on/off button that also serves as the toggle button to increase or lower the temperatures,” explains our tester. Because of this, be sure you do not accidentally press the button when you are curling hair since this can cause the device to turn off. What We Love: This interchangeable tool comes with three barrels, so it’s like three curling irons in one. When it comes to heat damage, prevention is better than a cure. “If you know that you use a lot of heat on your hair, make sure a hair oil and a hair mask are a regular part of your hair routine,” says Reed.

We have already discussed how curling machines work. All curling machines come with automatic rotating technology that makes it convenient to use. Additionally, some machines come with a curl direction button which lets you style your curl inwards or outwards. You can also look for curlers that come with heat protective features, especially if you have fragile hair. 5. Weight If you're just getting started in your hair curling game and you feel a bit overwhelmed, there are a few go-to tools that are simple and easy to use, while still getting great results. Change your look by adding subtle highlights to brighten up your strands. This is sure to make your curly hair stand out! 37. Lob with Highlights for Curly Hair Add highlights to lighten your look! When it comes down to specific looks, you can create a tighter curl by using your iron just off the scalp. Meanwhile, you’ll achieve a looser style if you skip the root and start wrapping your hair about a third of the way down the shaft. “Holding the curl horizontally will make the curl fuller, vertically will provide a more relaxed look,” adds DiGregorio. If you’re going for a beach wave or modern vibe, Reed loves to curl hair in different directions to prevent uniformity or an overdone look. “If you’re looking for classic curls, keep the iron going in one direction,” he says. Section your hair and clip the parts. If you are curling for the first time, make small sections of your hair.The result of this smart technology? Luscious, bouncy curls. Plus, thanks to the 1¼ -inch barrel, you can achieve a variety of curl styles (like loose waves, ribbon curls, and more), no matter what length your hair is. On top of that, it has two different rotating speeds, so you can adjust it according to your preference. It’s rare to find a curling iron that delivers a solid curl across all hair textures regardless of the size of the barrel, but this one from Hot Tools did just that. We tried three different sized barrels — 0.75-inch, 1.25-inch, and 1.5-inch — and we found that each one delivered on their styling promises (beachy waves for larger sizes, tighter curls for smaller). Not only did our curls look great immediately after styling, but they also held their shape for the rest of the day, and even sometimes the next morning.