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Nicole Siri's
Tips for Styling Curly Hair


Jenny's Question

How do I go curly after years of straightening my hair?

Hello and thank you for taking your time to read my question!

I have a major problem.

I have naturally curly hair, but have been blow drying it straight for most of my life. Lately, however, I am beginning to really despise pulling out my curls every night with heat. I would really like to curl it but it would be a completely new experience ... which is why I need your help.

Actually, I have two problems. The first one being, my hair is cut to the nape of my neck (above the shoulders, probably medium length.) Although my hair does not curl up when dried, I am very afraid to leave it naturally curly because I fear that my length curled is not considered to be the "in" thing in fashion.

Also, I tend to wash my hair the night before I go out (being I must be at work by 7 in the morning.) Therefore, I have NO IDEA how I would be able to sleep on my curls without them becoming a mess ... how would I possibly fix the dreaded "bed head" curly hair gives me?

Help would be appreciated! Thank you!
Jenny



Nicole's Answer:

Dear Jenny

I am glad you are open to trying something new with your hair!

With this in mind, give styling some time - this is a new venture for you. Definitely practise on the weekend. This way you are not rushed for time and if you wake up to a crazy mess you'll have time to adjust your curl.

Your hair length should not be an issue. CURLY IS IN! No matter what length.

However, you may decide your hair cut needs a little reshaping to make it look more up to date if you are wearing the "forbidden Pyramid" (triangle shaped hair).

Some things to keep in mind when going curly:

    * Use a product that is good for curly hair. Put your gel on wet hair, work it in from root to ends. Make sure you have evenly distributed it throughout all of your hair.

    * Then, add clips at the base of the scalp; this helps lift the hair to create volume and balance. Diffuse or air dry. I would diffuse yourcurl to get as much bounce out of it as possible, considering you'll be sleeping on it.

    * After it is dry take your hair and twist it up, clipping sections on the top of your head so you are not sleeping on the clips. With your length of hair in mind, you may need to make a few different twists. It is okay if you do not twist up the length of your hair - it isprobably too short. All the hair on top will cover this hair when you take out the twist in the morning.

    * After you take out the twists in the morning you may need a revitalizing spray to minimize any "flyaway" hair. I am really liking the Deva Curl spray.
There are 3 books out which I recommend for curl knowledge:

Strictly Curls (of course), Curl Talk by Ouidad, and Curly Girl by Lorraine Massey. Curl Talk and Curly Girl are great curly educators. They talk more about hair care and texture. Strictly Curls teaches mostly styles.

Good Luck! Have fun with your curl!
Nicole

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Nicole Siri is passionate about curly hair. A professional hair stylist whose work has appeared in fashion shows, photo shoots and magazines, Nicole has taught classes on styling hair and has worked with leading curly hair stylists in New York and Virginia.

Knowing that curly-haired women often find it hard to achieve a hair style that suits them, and in frustration resort to wearing a ponytail most of the time, Nicole wrote Strictly Curls. Her book is a simple guide to achieving your own fun and glamorous curly hair styles.

As well as offering curly hair tips to our visitors, Nicole caters to her own curly clientele in Reston, Virginia.


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