This was my hair on Friday. it was a good hair day and I loved it. My hair is due for a colour retouch and so I decided to wear it curly (TIP: a great way to hide regrowth). When the colour is first done I find I normally wear it straight as it’s so predictable and easy to style. It’s also easier to work with when shooting hairstyles for Hair Romance. I’ve been straightening for a while and I forgot how much fun my curls are and how much I love them. Now, I don’t roll out of bed with my curls looking like this. My curls are quite fragile and unpredictable so I have to help them into shape. How I achieved these curls
- Wash hair well with a sulphate free shampoo & conditioner. I really believe sulphate free is the way to go for curly or dry hair, I use Original & Mineral Hydrate and Conquer.
- Gently squeeze out water with your hands and gently towel dry. I never rub my hair with a towel as it breaks up my curls.
- Apply Moroccanoil to my hair, concentrating on the midlengths to ends.
- Apply a curl cream, this time I used Evo Liquid Rollers curl cream.
- I also used a bit of Moroccanoil volumising curl mousse.
- Blowdry to about 85% dry with a diffuser with my head upside down. It’s really important to keep your head upside down for this, or at least to the side so the curls can dry freely.
- Flip you hair back and let it fall into your natural partline. I then twist any curls that aren’t that well formed and use the diffuser to dry my hairline to give a bit more lift at the front.
- Let your hair settle and fall into shape as it dries completely. (This is when I do my makeup and finish getting ready)
- Apply a serum and this time I used Original & Mineral Frizzy Logic. This tames all the frizz and shapes and defines my curls.
- I also added a quick spritz of Evo Helmet hairspray underneath to keep the volume. I like this hairspray as it’s not sticky and doesn’t leave my hair crispy as it’s quite flexible.
That seems like a lot of steps but it only takes less than 30 minutes to do. I can do it in under 20 minutes if I’m in a hurry. My curls reminded me why I started Hair Romance. I hated my hair. I never knew how to style my hair and the curl always worked against me. Then one day The Follicle Oracle convinced me to cut my hair for the curl and it changed my life. It was a dream to style and looked amazing. He also took me to buy my first hairdryer (my beloved Parlux 2800) and more importantly, a diffuser. My hair isn’t always great, but now I understand my curls I love my hair. I’ve been thinking about what I can do with Hair Romance, and I have a new design that is almost done! Here’s a sneak peek at my new logo (which you may have already seen if you follow me on Twitter & Instagr.am) 
What do you think? I have so many ideas and things I want to achieve with Hair Romance. My main goal is to help you to love your hair. I think when you love your hair it is so much easier and quicker to style, so you can sleep in for 10 more minutes and still feel fabulous! Do you love your hair? What do love about it? What don’t you love about your hair?
I need to have some layers cut into my long curly hair…advice?
Hi Tracy, try some long layers first. Curly hair works well with irregular layers cut in to the hair. I recommend taking in lots of photos to show your hairdresser styles that you like (and styles that you don’t like) so they can customise the cut to suit your hair. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this post! I have straight fine and thin hair BUT… My daughter has beautiful thick and curly hair. For the past 2 years she’s really embraced her curls (she just turned 10) and we’ve tried a slew of products that would refresh her curls and help with frizz. One thing we’ve found very effective is flopping at night. Her hair comes out beautiful in the morning! I was wondering if the products you mention in this article could be used without using a blow dryer? Or if you have any other tips for styling without a dryer.
thank you!
Thanks Debbie! Yes you can do all the same routine without a hair dryer. I find this speeds up the process but when I can, I let my hair air dry. I also have some wet hair hairstyles you can try 🙂
I’m sure it is on your blog somewhere but can you link me to the “claw clips” you were talking about to lift your top roots? Love your hair! I now have curly hair but didn’t get it until later in life, my hairdresser thinks due to hormone changes, eh, I guess it happens. So, I’m still learning how to deal with my curls. Still trying different products, because, like you, I do not like crunchy hair. Btw, I love all the Moroccan oil curly hair products! Thank for the info.
Thanks Lisa! I recommend the smallest claw clips like these ones from Amazon – http://fave.co/14nguZW or you should be able to find them at your local beauty store too x
I love your site! It’s a love/hate relationship for me and my curly hair and I have always been afraid to cut it too short because I am afraid of it looking like a mop. I am so sick of my long hair though and I am getting it cut this week, I will definitely be referring back to this site for hair tips! 🙂
Thanks Maryn, good luck with your next haircut 🙂
Do you have a video that shows how you dry your hair, especially your bangs?
Hi Liz, no I don’t have a video but that’s a good idea. I dry my hair upside down and then blast the roots to give them a bit more volume and direction.
Hi, I’ve just found your site & am inspired to now grow my hair again. I’m 59, so have been dealing with my curls for a very long time. My hair has been short for some time, but with all the helpful curly hair products, I may try to grow it out again. I love how you put your hair up….it reminds me of when I was young & wore my hair long & up a lot.
I live in Toronto & still don’t know a good salon that can deal properly with curly hair. Any suggestions….maybe? Hair dressers all seem to want to use razors & thinning shears, which are my worst enemies. Just makes my hair more frizzy. My hair is fine & not just curly, but frizzy.
Keep up your great work. Would it be possible to have a section for us older girls?
Hi Sandi, thanks so much for commenting! Thinning shears are the worst for curls! I don’t know any specific Toronto salons but I’ll do a shout out on Facebook and see if anyone can suggest a good cutter for you. What sort of posts would you like to see? I’d love to help if you have any hair questions 🙂 Christina x
Hi! My hair is so thick and so curly, and is now down to my butt. Everyone always tells me never to cut it… but aren’t the curls more bouncy and weightless when it’s shorter? Is that what you mean when you say cutting your hair changed your life?
Also, I haven’t blow dryed my hair since I was a teenager. Do diffusers really work better for curls than air drying?
Lately I walk around with my hair up and hidden because it’s so hard to deal with… ahhhhhhh!
Hi Amanda, I rarely have time for air drying so I use a diffuser but air drying is better for your hair. I like to diffuse a bit more at the roots for extra volume. My haircut really enhanced my curls by cutting out the weight from my hair. It sounds like your hair is amazing, you should wear it out more!
You have very similar hair to mine. I’m a recent convert to sulphate-free shampoo, and think it’s amazing and it’s transformed my hair. I also put oil in it and I also put leave-in conditioner all over after I’ve conditioned and rinsed. I use Keracare serum, whilst it’s wet and try to let it dry naturally, as I find blow-drying dries it out, and can make it frizzy if I’m not careful, even with a diffuser. Even if I do use a drier, I don’t dry it completely. I also started using a cream on my hair whilst it’s still damp (not soaking), “Bed Head” Foxy Curls Contour Cream. My hair is looking the best it ever has. I just wish I’d been using this regime years ago!
Love to all us curly-haired people!
Thanks for the great tips Jackie! xx
I would love to know what exactly a haircut FOR curls would be. My hair is pretty close in texture but about 8 inches longer. I dont feel like my current cut is doing anything to assist my curls. Thanks!
Hi Kimi, here’s some tips for a great curly haircut which shows my cut in straight and curly hair so you can see the layers. This works for my curls, but chat to your hairdresser about customising a cut to suit the weight of your curls. Hope this helps, Christina x
Hi! Cute website! I have super curly, thick and long hair. I would love to wear it curly but it’s just out of control lol! Whenever I try to use a hair dryer my hair turns in a massive puff ball. Do you have any suggestions on how to use one to make my curls look better instead of worse? Thank you:)
Thanks Jocelyn! Check out my curly hair routine here and there are loads more tips in the comments too x
Also i don’t like to layer my hair because i braid it a lot and pieces just stick out everywhere. My hair reaches to about my butt.
Hi. I love your curls! My hair used to look like i just professionally curled it. My hair is very long, thick and curly. I like to grow it out and i got it cut about 4 inches about 4 months ago. Before i cut my hair it looked very pretty but now it is straighter and i hate it. They just look like waves. I have only straightened my hair twice before. Do you know why it has been doing this? I don’t use any products after i wash my hair and i don’t think i really need to start yet. Any tips, answers or advice would be very helpful! Thanks!
Hi Jenna, your hair is so long! It sounds beautiful. I’m not sure why your hair has changed. You could try some easy no-heat methods to curl your hair. Such as rolling your hair into a sock bun, or braiding it when your hair is slightly damp and letting it dry x
Okay. Thanks for the advice!