Power of a curl stick

I've had many clients or just random people ask me how I achieve different looks when it comes to my curls. Normally, I use a curling iron on my hair because it is the quickest and easiest way for me to curl my own hair. All the moms out there know how time is of the essence when you have little ones, so for me, that is usually the route I go. Now, there are times when I want a totally different outcome than the everyday so I will spend a little extra tlc on my locks. Using a CURL STICK is a really fun way to spice up your curls when you have that extra time. What many people don't know is how to manipulate those curls to create different looks. You can also manipulate curls from a curling iron in the same way, but today I wanted to do a different more "s wave" curl. Remember these tips though when you are working with a curling iron, because although you will still get a different type of curl, you still manipulate the curl in the same manner.


Outcome 1: This is the result after curl sticking the entire head in sections and leaving the curls be. No loosening at all. Depending on the density of your hair, will result in how many sections you take.





Outcome 2: This was created after letting my curls cool or set first, then taking a light detailing cream (I use Aquage Detailing cream) and gently breaking up the curls with your fingers. Do NOT rake the curls with your fingers, just gently smooth with the product and pull on them slightly.





Outcome 3: This is probably my favorite. Taking a brush or wide toothed comb, you will gently brush out the curl. This creates the softest look, which is why I love it so. After brushing it out you may want to take the detailing cream to smooth down your softened tresses, to help with the overall flow of the hair. Then of course a very faint spray of hairspray could always help lock it down. Only lightly though, with a flexible hold. Remember, softness is key. Now you have your soft, ultra feminine, retro-esque curl.




Then, if you want to get a little crazy, take outcome 2 then take each curl, one hand holding the bottom of the curl and the other hand pushing strands of hair up between two fingers. Make sense? You are trying to create a messier look by doing this and are pretty much back combing with your fingers. Think of it as adding more texture, volume, and sort of an edgy look to it. Below is a picture where I did this to my hair before attending the NAHA awards in Vegas.





So there you go! Happy curling!

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