How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!

How to make curly hair in a simple way? Showing off perfect curls is the dream of many women who naturally have straight or slightly wavy hair. They give us a fresh and cheeky touch and are the perfect way to feel different and give yourself a real change of look . So here are the methods that work and lots of practical tips to get soft curls quickly using the most interesting DIY techniques !

1 HOW TO MAKE SHORT CURLY HAIR WITH ELASTICS

How to make short curly hair ? Few rubber bands and the torchon technique come to our aid, without the need for a  curling iron . Here's how.

Divide the hair into sections.

Comb the section where we will begin.

Roll the section over itself.

Rotate the torchon on itself and secure it with a rubber band.

Move from the front of the head to the nape of the neck.

Continue on the sides of the head.

Make sure all hair is twisted into twists and secured.

Leave on for a few hours and then melt the hair.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Elastic Curly Hair Tutorial - Photo Credit: @Kyraa Tina

 

2 CURLY HAIR WITH WOODEN PENCIL

If you are wondering how to make curly hair at home in an even easier way , obtaining soft, non-frizzy and slightly puffy curls , here is the tutorial for you! We just need a pencil and a straightener and we'll have perfect curls in 10 minutes !

Divide the hair into sections.

Take a thin strand and roll it around the center of the pencil.

Roll the lock up to the tip.

Pass the plate on the strand.

Wait 3 to 5 seconds and release the lock.

Repeat for the other locks.

Leave the front strands and the tuft for last.

Give the look the finishing touches.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Curly Hair Tutorial Using a Wooden Pencil - Photo Credit: @Tani Garcha

 

3 HOW TO MAKE NATURAL CURLY HAIR WITH STRAWS

How to make curly hair naturally and without products ? Here is the first method to get very curly hair and above all well-defined and not puffy curls. Let's see the main steps together:

Starting with wet hair , prepare the plastic straws .

One strand at a time, roll the hair towards the face .

Roll the strand up to the tip around the straw.

Secure the lock and close the straw on itself.

Use a rubber band to keep the straw closed.

Move to the back section and repeat everything.

Roll up all the strands until the entire head is complete.

Leave on for 4 hours and then dissolve the curls.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Strawberry Curls Tutorial - Photo Credit: @velabeauty

 

4 HOW TO MAKE CURLY MEN'S HAIR BY CREATING TORCHONS

But who said that curly hair is only liked by women? For those with natural straight hair, sporting more spirited curly hair cuts for men is a very trendy alternative. So here's how to get perfect wet-look curly hair overnight using the torchon technique .

Start with dry hair.

Isolate a strand.

Roll the lock on itself.

Roll the lock up to the root.

Rotate the lock on itself.

Secure the strand with an elastic.

Repeat for the other locks.

Leave the torchon on overnight.

Loosen the torchon and enjoy the curls!

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Tutorial for men to make curls with torchon - Photo Credit: @Aaron Rhodes

 

 

 

5 HOW TO MAKE CURLY HAIR WITHOUT HEAT WITH SOCKS

Another very popular heatless technique is that of the sock , ideal for obtaining soft and not swollen curls in a few moves, a method particularly suitable for those with long and medium hair. Here are the steps to follow.

Part the center and divide the hair into 4 sections.

Lightly wet the first strand and begin to roll it around a sock.

Roll up the entire central part of the lock.

Tie the two ends of the sock to secure it.

Leave on.

Repeat the procedure on the other strands.

Leave the socks on all day or all night .

Untie the locks and arrange them with your fingers.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Tutorial for making beautiful curls with heat-free socks - Photo Credit: @Loepsie

 

6 HOW TO MAKE CURLY HAIR WITH CHIGNON DONUT

A not so different method is the one that uses a bun bun , an ideal technique for also obtaining soft wavy beach weaves style hair perfect for the summer. We can also choose to use a hair mousse to add more definition. Here is the procedure.

Take a donut rubber band.

Comb the hair straight up.

Tie your hair in a high ponytail .

Insert the elastic at the end of the strand.

Take the two ends of the hair that stick out and tie them around the elastic.

Rotate the elastic on itself.

Continue rolling until you reach the top of the head.

Leave the bun on for a couple of hours and untie it.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Curly hair bun bun tutorial - Photo Credit: @Ellesse Cheale

 

7 HOW TO MAKE AFRO CURLY HAIR WITH TOILET PAPER

Do you dream of showing off very curly afro style hair ? Here is a method to do it at home also starting with straight hair, using toilet paper and a little hair foam . Here are the steps to follow!

Use some hair foam all over the hair.

Take some toilet paper sheets and roll them up on themselves.

Roll one strand at a time around the toilet paper rolls.

Starting with the front strands.

Move to the back strands.

Leave on overnight.

Dissolve the locks in the morning.

Here are perfect and super defined curls!

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Tutorial to Make Afro Curls Using Toilet Paper - Photo Credit: @Insider

 

 

 

 

8 CURLY HAIR WITH CURLFORMERS

What are curlformers ? Very popular among influencers, they are accessories similar to elastic curlers with a semi-rigid internal hook that allows you to obtain very defined curls. Compared to straighteners and classic curlers, they have the advantage of not damaging the hair . You can find them for sale on this page. Here is the procedure for making curly hair with curlformers.

Choose a very small section of hair.

Roll the lock on itself.

Grasp the strand with the hook of the curlformer.

Pull the strand inside the curlformer

Leave the curlformer on.

Continue with the other strands.

Complete the whole head.

Leave on for a couple of hours.

Remove the curlformers.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Tutorial to make curly hair with curlformers without using the iron - Photo Credit: @laineymariebeauty

 

9 LONG CURLY HAIR WITH DONUT FOR CHIGNON OR STOCKING

Here is also a tutorial with photos and videos of an alternative method that always uses a bun bun or a stocking. If you don't have a donut, take a sock, cut the toe part and roll it up on itself: here's your bun elastic ! Let's see the step by step procedure.

Comb the semi-dry hair into a high ponytail.

Insert the tail into the elastic.

Separate the tail into two sections.

Take the first strand and roll it around the elastic.

Do the same with the second strand.

Leave on overnight.

In the morning, let your hair down.

Adjust the curls obtained with your fingers.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Tutorial to have long curly hair with a bun or sock bun - Photo Credit: @Bebexo

 

10 HOW TO MAKE CURLY HAIR WITH FOAM

The most natural method to have curly hair in a short time is the one using the foam, the most popular product for having defined and slightly puffy curls. In this case the procedure is very simple and is suggested by hairstylist John Frieda .

Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner and apply the mousse all over your hair using a wide-toothed comb .

Gently pat wet hair with a towel without rubbing.

Place the strands of hair inside the diffuser , holding it vertically and dry without opening the curls.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Foam Curls Tutorial - Photo Credit: @JohnFriedaUK

 

11 HOW TO MAKE WAVY HAIR WITH BRAIDS

Lovers of hairstyles with braids ? We can use the classic Dutch braid technique to get envious curls! This solution is also perfect for those with short or medium hair. Let's see together how to proceed.

Parting in the center, pinning a section of hair to one side.

On the other hand, take a front section of hair.

Divide it into three strands and start the Dutch braind by bringing the outermost strand under the central one, then the outer strand on the other side under the other two and continue always bringing the outer strands under the others.

Move to the back of the head.

As we move back, add a small section of hair to the middle one.

Continue to weave at the nape of the neck.

Close the braids with rubber bands.

Hold the braids for a few hours.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Braids Wavy Hair Tutorial - Photo Credit: @Milabu

 

 

 

 

12 HOW TO MAKE CURLY HAIR WITH PLATE AND TIN PAPER

Another original and successful method is that which uses foil and a plate . Here is step by step how to do it.

Part one strand of hair at the base of the head, tying the others at the top.

Roll the lock on itself with your fingers.

Wrap the strand in foil.

Repeat the procedure for the other strands.

Fill the entire head up to the upper strands, avoiding the strands closest to the hairline.

Take the plate.

Pass the straightener directly on the foil , not the hair.

Remove the foils and free the curls.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Curly Hair Tutorial Using Tinfoil - Photo Credit: @ Shanty's Channel

 

13 HOW TO MAKE CURLY HAIR WITHOUT PLATE WITH BAND

Among the best techniques that work very easily is that of the band! All you need is a headband and a good night's sleep! Here's how to proceed.

Take a little elastic hair band.

Starting with slightly damp hair , place the headband on your forehead.

Divide the hair into sections.

Take a section.

Roll the section around the fascia.

Proceed in the same way with the other locks.

Make sure you have all your hair wrapped around the headband and use a spray fixer to perfect the style.

Leave on for 4 hours and then dissolve the hair.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Tutorial to have curly hair with a headband - Photo Credit: @Grazia Ventrella

 

14 HOW TO MAKE SMOOTH HAIR WITH PERMANENT BIGODINI

Another accessory that we can easily have at home are permanent curlers , we can also borrow old ones from mothers and grandmothers! Also in this case the technique is very intuitive, and allows you to have voluminous curls. Here are the key steps.

Take the curlers from perm.

Part your hair, tying the top and dividing the bottom into smaller strands.

Take a small section from the nape of the neck and wet it.

Roll it around the curler.

Secure the curler.

Continue on the rest of the head.

Leave on for an hour and a half or two .

Make sure your hair is completely dry before melting it.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Wavy hair tutorial using perm curlers - Photo Credit: @Sydney Lynn

 

 

 

 

15 HOW TO MAKE YOUR HAIR BECOME CURLY WITH FABRIC STRIPS

Original and very simple the tutorial that shows us how to transform straight hair into curly or very wavy hair using a simple non-elastic band. Just have some strips of fabric .

Starting with wet hair, take the strip of fabric.

Place the fabric on the top of the head.

Take a section of hair from one side and roll it into the fabric.

Add another strand and do the same.

Continue adding strands until half of the hair is complete.

Secure everything with pliers.

Do the same on the other side.

Leave on overnight.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Fabric Stripe Curls Tutorial - Photo Credit: @Sassy Masha Vlogs

 

 

 

 

16 CURL THE HAIR WITH PICKLES OR GOOSE BEAKS

Lovers of the 1950s style ? Here's how to get beautiful pin curls, the tight curls adored by the divas of the time and pin up , using just a few hairpins or goose beaks . Let's see the tutorial steps together.

Start with dry hair and comb a front section.

Moisten each section and then roll the section on itself starting from the end and using your fingertips.

When you reach the root, fix the lock with a hairpin or goose beak.

Repeat everything moving towards the back of the head.

Repeat the procedure on the sides of the head.

Continue until the entire head is filled, including the nape of the neck.

Leave on overnight.

Once they are completely dry, remove the bobby pins and comb the hair using your fingers.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Hair Curling Tutorial with Bobby Pins or Goosenecks - Photo Credit: @ DunnLumber1907

 

17 HOW TO MAKE CURLY HAIR WITH THE PLATE

One of the most popular methods of doing curly hair is using a classic flat straightener with rounded edges . Shelley Elizabeth Designs shows us a few simple steps for loose, soft curls.

After washing and drying your hair, comb it well.

Part the hair on the top of the head starting from the height of the ears and pin it back.

Divide the hair at the nape into two sections.

Isolate a lock from the first section and roll it to the plate starting from the beginning of the lock.

Slide the straightener towards the tip of the lock slowly.

Free the lock and arrange it by rolling it with your fingers.

Repeat the procedure with the other strands.

Complete with the top of the head.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Tutorial for making curls using the straightener - Photo Credit: @Shelley Elizabeth Designs

 

18 HOW TO MAKE CURLY HAIR WITH IRON

The method of making curly hair with a conical iron is also very similar , but in this case we can get tighter and more defined curls. Here are the steps to follow:

Divide the hair into sections and secure the highest ones on the head with goose beaks.

Start from a lock on the nape and roll it up with the iron.

Leave on for a few seconds and release the lock.

Take a strand from the opposite side.

Roll it up and proceed in the same way.

Each time we free a strand, fix it with your fingers.

Continue on the top of the head.

Finish with the front and upper strands higher.

How to do curly hair at home: 18 effective methods!
Iron Ring Tutorial - Photo Credit: @BeautYdeaChannel

 

What is the most useful tutorial we have selected for you? Let us know in the comments what you think and which one you will try to put into practice!

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