Not Letting Curls Cool: Cooling is crucial! If you touch, brush, or style curls before they've fully set, they'll fall flat fast. Let each curl cool completely before running your fingers through them. This simple step locks in the shape and ensures your style lasts longer.
After your hair is smoothed out, brush some flexible-hold curling mousse through your hair, focusing on the mid-lengths to ends. This step is essential when it comes to making your curls last as long as possible. Without it, I notice my curls drop far more quickly -- it'll be a matter of hours instead of days.
Humidity: High humidity can cause curls to fall flat as moisture in the air interacts with the hair, loosening the curl's structure. Product Use: Not using the right styling products can affect curl retention. Lightweight products might not provide enough hold, while heavier products can weigh your hair down.
Hair Health: Damage from heat styling, chemical treatments, or environmental factors can affect how well hair holds a curl. If the hair is more damaged in that area, it might not respond well to curling. Humidity and Products: The products you use or the humidity in the air can affect curl retention.
Humidity and the wind are usually contributing factors. I'd recommend using a very strong holding hair spray to lock in your curl.
The following are common reasons why your hair won't hold a curl: Your curling iron is set to the wrong temperature. If you have thick hair, use a higher heat setting. Lower the temperature if you have fine hair, to avoid heat damage.
You aren't holding the curls in place
Curls aren't set until they cool, so while they're still hot, pin them to your head. You can use bobby pins or clips. If you really need them to stay, spray your hair while they're setting!
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.
Both mousse and gel have their benefits for curly hair. Mousse tends to be lighter and provides a softer hold, enhancing natural curls and reducing frizz. Gel, on the other hand, offers a stronger hold and can help define curls more distinctly. Choosing between them depends on your preference for hold and texture.
Cool Down: Allow enough time for your curls to cool down or they will lose their form and fall out quickly. If you run your fingers or brush through curls too soon without giving them the proper time to set, your curls won't last.
If you've recently highlighted or chemically treated your hair, you also need to use protein regularly. Protein treatments can help strengthen the hair shaft and restore its structural integrity. On the other hand, if your hair feels dry, frizzy, and lacks elasticity, it's likely in need of moisture.
HEAT MATTERS
For those with fine or thin hair, keep your iron set below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Any higher and your strands may burn. For those with coarse or thicker hair, have your curling iron set between 200 degrees and 300 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal curls.
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Poorly-rinsed Hair
"Not throughly rinsing out the conditioner creates an oily residue which doesn't react well with heat, and it also creates a barrier that stops the heat from activating the hair curl," says Laura Courtie, bridal hair expert from Laura Courtie Hair.
You Have Too Much Product In Your Hair
These products can weigh your hair down. Also, over-conditioning will put too much moisture in your locks, which is less-than-ideal for styling. Remember: as counterintuitive as it may be, smooth, slippery hair isn't a good thing when you're aiming for style to hold.
Your hair isn't cool enough
If you brush through or style your curls too soon, they won't hold. After curling each section, hold it in place for a few seconds or pin it up while it cools. Letting your curls cool in the shape you want locks in the style, ensuring they have more hold once you release them.
Never Use Hairspray Before You Curl
It's important to understand that hair spray is not a heat protectant. They simply do not have the same qualities and cannot be used interchangeably. In fact, spraying your hair with hairspray before you curl is likely to result in more damage and a crunchy, stiff texture.
The key to achieving curl staying power with the Flexstyle (for me) has been sussing the right level of dampness before using the auto-wrap curlers. I use the hair dryer with the styling concentrator to rough dry, starting at the top of my head and pointing down.
Using the wrong temperature, not allowing curls to cool properly, and using tools unsuitable for your hair type can contribute to curls falling out immediately. Solution: Use a curling iron or wand that is appropriate for your hair type.
One hack that has made waves (no pun intended) as of late is using only mousse to hold curls instead of hairspray. Trading in their favorite finishing hold sprays, people have turned to mousse as part of the beginning process of curling their days old hair.