Hairstyle World Article for Women

Curly vs Straight

June 15th, 2006

When it comes to hair most of us want what we haven’t got - if it’s curly we crave sleek styles, if it’s straight we want some bounce.

Follow our guidelines and you can put in what nature left out.

Straight Hair Know How

Don’t get stressed by trying to curl very heavy straight hair. There’s little you can do to stop the weight pulling down the curl in a very short time. If you’re determined it’s curls you want, you have to consider a perm.

For short to medium length hair, it’s best to add temporary curls with tongs. A hotbrush will also help add movement.
Try a volumising spray at the roots when you blowdry to avoid that ‘hanging’ look , or try a root perm that will add lift without adding curls.

If your hair is one length or blunt cut keep the hair regularly trimmed as split ends look more obvious on straight hair.

Condition only the ends of straight hair and mid length if long. Conditioner at the roots will simply make it look limp.

Curly Hair Know How
Naturally curly hair always looks curlier when left to dry naturally. Don’t blot excessively with the towel after shampooing - better to wrap the towel around your shoulders and allow to ‘drip’
For extra rootlift, tip head upside down, tousle crown gently with fingertips and spray with a product such as Wella High Hair Finishing spray for volume & control. Tip head upright and don’t disturb until dry.

As curly hair is often delicate, especially when wet, always use a good conditioner and taming serum.

If your hair is apt to grow ‘widthways’ have some layers cut into the top - roots will look fuller, sides slimmer. Hair will look altogether better proportioned.

Hairspray may hold curls for longer but remember it can be very drying so don’t overdo it.

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