After the curls are done, put a plastic cap on and continue onto the dryer for 10 minutes, this will help keep the curl in tact and cool the shaft down. Hairspray and sheen spray next and at night wear a silk scarf or bonnet to keep your style in tact. Silk pillow cases help too.
Why do my curls fall out throughout the day? You're not using a mousse. Over moisturizing and using too many heavy creams and moisturizing products. Not using enough product with hold. Product build-up or hard water. Incorrect styling techniques, such as air drying. Your curls might need more protein.
Sleeping with a loose bun will not only stop your hair from brushing up against your face all night, but it will also help to maintain your curls for longer (plus add a little volume!) Pro Tip: Put your hair in a scrunchie to secure your bun.
My curly hair routine after washing day includes sleeping with a silk pillow case. Refreshing my curls by spraying them wet enough for me to be able to run product through it almost as if I had just taken a shower. Also, using a brush designed for curly hair to be able to distribute the product easier.
The best way to refresh curly hair in the morning is to use a water-based leave-in conditioner or curl refresher spray, then scrunch and apply a curl crème. This routine helps hydrate and define your curls without the need for washing.
We recommend spraying a brush with Style on Steroids before lightly brushing through your curls. This'll add extra hold and big, bouncy curls. Just remember: the tighter your curls stay, the longer they'll last. So even though tighter curls might not be your jam, it'll help in the long run.
The pineapple hair technique is an easy and effective way of protecting curls overnight. When done correctly, hair pineappling creates a beautiful pile of curls on top of your head that resembles — you guessed it — a pineapple!
Apply styling products to your hair, which will help hold the curls in place longer. Depending on what works with your hair, apply a tiny bit of mousse prior to drying your hair. Or, spray a bit of hairspray before, during and after curling.
Hair Porosity:
Porosity refers to how easily hair can absorb and retain moisture. Curls with higher porosity lose water more quickly, making them more susceptible to frizz and dryness on the second day.
One trick to getting your curls to last is using a product with hold before you put the iron on your hair. Whether it's a moose, a heat protectant, a hair spray, or a dry texture spray, your hair will already be prepared to hold onto the curl.
The best way to keep long curly hair fresh overnight is to tie it up in a pineapple. Simply grab the nearest non-snag tie or scrunchie and tie hair loosely in a ponytail on top of your head. If you have a fringe or shorter face-framing pieces, use a small butterfly clip to secure them and you're bed-ready.
Product Overload or Misuse
Using too many or the wrong type of products can weigh your hair down, causing curls to lose their shape quickly. Heavy creams and oils, while great for moisturizing, can harm holding curls. Solution: Opt for lightweight styling products designed for curl definition and hold.
Go For A Loose Bun
Then flip your hair and tie it into a loose bun, ensuring you don't pull your curls, damaging the curl pattern. Avoid hair pins or clips; twist your curls and tuck your hair loosely into a bun, securing it with a scrunchie.
Hair plopping is a heatless drying technique that involves wrapping the hair into a micro-fiber towel to air-dry curls. Surprisingly, a cotton t-shirt can be used as an alternative and works just as well. To the naked eye, it may seem like how to plop your hair is similar to the usual towel turban technique.
Sleep with a silk or satin bonnet, scarf or pillowcase. Dry your hair as much as you can with a t-shirt or towel, like PATTERN's microfiber towel for curly hair. Seal in the moisture with a conditioner, so it stays tangle-free. Add in oils to help prevent natural hair breakage.
TOP TIP: Use a light hold hairspray or hair oil to help set the heatless curls. Do not use too much product as this can weigh down the hair which will cause the curls to drop faster.
Instead, try using a spray bottle filled with water to dampen hair and reactivate yesterday's product. Then, either scrunch or finger coil your curls, depending on your hair type and your preferred styling method. For the best results, we recommend using a superlight conditioner and leave-in hair milk on wash days.
The pineapple is a loose, high ponytail on top of your head that prevents the frizz, knots, and flattened curls that come with lying on a pillow. Only the back and sides of your hair will be subject to your tossing and turning.
How you set and wrap your hair before laying down can dictate whether your curls are “ruined” while you sleep. Loose protective curly hairstyles like two-strand twists, sleeping with flexi-rods, or a high bun are going to be your best bets.