Hair Romance x Batiste collaboration
Today’s tutorial is how to restyle curly hair fast – and you don’t have to wet your hair. It’s super fast, it works perfectly every time, and I’m going to share all of my curl secrets with you.
Waking up with great curls is rare and so many tutorials want you to start from scratch and wash your hair to refresh your curls.
This is my cheat dry styling routine that I use to get great volume in my curls on the second, third (or maybe even fourth!) day. In fact, I find if I follow these steps on the second day, my curls last and look good for much longer.
How to restyle curly hair fast and get mega volume – Video tutorial
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How to restyle curly hair without washing it
Step 1 – Dry shampoo
Yes, you know how much I love dry shampoo. I’m pretty much addicted to it here on Hair Romance – and for good reason. It’s my time-saving hair saviour that helps me to space out how often wash my hair.
But more than that, I love the volume and texture that dry shampoo gives my hair. I often even use it in clean hair because it gives that beautiful lift at the roots without feeling heavy in my hair. I usually get Batiste Tropical but the new Rose Gold scent is my current favourite.
If you’re not convinced with dry shampoo, it could be because you’re not getting the most out of it. Here’s my video on how to use dry shampoo.
Step 2 – Fix those squashed curls
Use a curling wand to add a little more shape and definition across the top layer of your hair. You only need to do maybe 10 to 12 curls (it really depends on your hair), but it gives the whole style a lift and makes it look like you’ve completely redone your hair.
The trick is to find a small curling wand around about the same size as your curls. This way it matches, blends in naturally and looks just like the rest of your curls but with more definition.
For dry styling, I love the Batiste Heat and Shine Spray. It adds a beautiful gloss to my hair – and we know how hard it is to get curly hair to look shiny. This spray is magic in a bottle for curls. And on straight hair you get incredible mirror shine.
The Heat and Shine Spray adds a little bit of extra protection so that I can curl my hair without worrying about damage. As always let your hair cool completely before giving it a final shake out.
Step 3 – Zigzag your part
Instead of having a straight part line in your hair, move your curls around to create a zigzag part. It gives the illusion of more volume on top of your head where your curls can often lay flat.
Step 4 – Tame your ends
If the ends of my curls are still looking a bit frizzy, or if my hair feels dry, I’ll add a couple of drops of hair oil.
If you have more static and flyaways, the Batiste Frizz Tamer Spray is light, but provides great hold.
Step 5 – Pump up the volume
Now for some really big hair. The Batiste XXL Volume Spray is amazing. If you love dry shampoo for the volume, then you need to get the XXL as well. The new formula is made with keratin and Inca Inchi oil and is the best. I do a little spritz of this around the crown of my head and on the sides where my hair tends to lay flat. Give it a minute to work its magic and then shake out your hair for mega volume for days.
After I’ve styled my hair like this, I get another three days out of these curls – seriously, it works wonders.
This curling routine only takes around five to ten minutes all up. Plus it means that I don’t need to worry about the weather or how I’m going to dry my hair during the day – or how it’ll decide to dry for that matter.
For once I’m in control of my curls!
Dry styling saves me so much time. Having these Batiste products in the cupboard is a real lifesaver for me. Unlike styling wet hair, I know I will get the exact result I want every time.
I don’t think I could ever get my hair big enough – so tell me, do you love big hair? And have you tried Batiste’s new XXL Volume Spray?
I absolutely loved her technique, videos and your beautiful curly hair!!! I am trying to buy all the products you recommend unfortunately none of them are all at one store LOL the only product I am unable to find is the frizz tamer. Has this been discontinued? Do you have another product that does the same thing you like as well? If not can you point me in the direction to find it I can’t even find it on their own website! Thank you and thank you for sharing your wonderful curly hair techniques!!!
I color my natural curly hair. What products should I be using on my colored hair?
Hi,
Do you have thick hair? Mine is wavy curly but VERY fine!
Will this still work for me?
Thanks!
I love your Hair Color!
Which ones did you use?
It is not blonde and not brown.
thank you so much! 🙂 I get my hair done at Stevie English Hair xx
Great tips! How do you sleep with your curls to make them last a few days? I’m new to embracing my natural wavy/curly hair. I currently don’t do anything special to protect my hair at night and I wake up with my curls mostly flat and frizzy. Thanks!
OMG! Kate, you are brilliant!!! I am ..wait for it..71 years old. I have fought my natural waves and curls my whole life! Through the years I have tried anything and everything as you can imagine. No one had any answers for me. {it’s amazing I have any hair left} You have changed my life! Thank you, Bless you! I love my hair for the first time ever!
Hey there I live in the US and I found them on line both at Walmart.com and Sally Beauty.com – can’t wait to try them.
Where did you buy the products!!? No ulta, target, Sally’s, etc has any of them and the batiste website doesn’t have them either :’(
Hi Mercedes, sorry I don’t think these products are available in the US. The Batiste XXL powder is pretty amazing though. I’m looking to find some alternatives for you x
I wish I could find the shine spray. Can t seem to find it?
Hi Ana, I know it’s available from Priceline, selected pharmacies and supermarkets too. Where do you live? x
So basically this is just an advertisement for Batiste…. Great…
Hi Shauna, yes I’ve collaborated with Batiste to create this tutorial. I love their products and I’m really happy to partner with them. I’m particular about who I work with and I’ve been using Batiste for years. I hope this tutorial was helpful and if you’re looking for other ways to refresh curly hair, I have another post here – https://www.hairromance.com/2018/01/quick-easy-ways-refresh-curly-hair-without-heat.html 🙂
If this really works on my hair YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER ( plus a sleep saver ? )
My hair is to the middle of my back and I either have to wash it, curl it all or straighten it.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! More sleep makes me happy! My life goal is to help others get more sleep and look better when they wake up, for real xx
I am impressed with your work. And I’m looking forward to trying your methods. Thank you!
thanks so much!
These tutorials are the best information I’ve ever seen and I’m over 50 years old! Many thanks and thank you for the advice on products to try.
Thanks so much, Jena! x
Thank you SOOOOO much for writing these posts on curly hair! I’ve NEVER been taught how to care for curly hair and this is beyond helpful for someone who wants to take care of and care for her curls, but also has about a 10 minute attention span in the morning. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!
Thanks Kate! You’ve made my day and I’m so glad these help 🙂 lots more curly hair posts coming up too xx
I love this idea! I went to the website and ordered all of the products- they don’t ship to California USA. Can you recommend some products we can purchase in the United States? Thank you!
Thanks Yolanda! You can find Batiste at drugstores but I don’t think the XXL Volume spray is available in the US 🙁 They doo have the Batiste XXL volume powder which is amazing xx
I’ve been afraid to try dry shampoo because of my curls. You’ve inspired me to try them out! Could you tell me what your lip color is? I’ve been looking for the perfect shade of red and that might be it! (Reds can be so tough!) Thanks again for your tutorial!
Thanks so much Amy! I’m not 100% sure but I think I’m wearing Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet in 02 Frambourjoise. I don’t feel myself without a bright lip so I love this range. Another great red is Nars Manhunt, it’s sheer but perfect for day. I also love Nars Jungle red which is semi matte xx
I have identical hair to yours! Seriously. Colour, length, curl pattern are all identical. I’m going to try the XXL ?
Hair twins! xx
Is it possible to use a curling iron instead of wand and get your same results??
Hi Amy! Yes definitely. Use whatever tools you have to hand xx
I have to wash my hair every morning. After I sleep on it my curls are all over the place. I have never thought of using dry shampoo until I watched your video. You have inspired me to try something different. My daughter in law works at Ulta so I can have her pick me up some of these products. Always willing to try something new. Also, I have dry frizzy hair. Will this work for me?
yes, this will work for sure and let me know how you go! If my ends are looking a bit dry, I use some leave in conditioner to soften them as well 🙂
Anyone have a good curly hair cutter in NYC or North Shore LI that doesn’t charge a fortune $175 and up? And doesn’t chop up your curls ?
I had good luck with Ouidad. They are in Manhattan.
Thank you! This is great info <3
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Hi Katherine, thanks so much! I’ve subscribed you to my newsletter now. Sorry for making it so hard to subscribe and I really appreciate you asking xx
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Thank you!! I followed your curly hair routine yesterday and this tutorial today… I have NEVER been able to wear my curls down the second day. Tbey look great and have volume now.
yay! Thanks so much, Kat! You made my day xx
I have noticed that a lot of curly girl advice is for short to medium length hair. How well would this work for really long curly hair? Especially hair with little to no layers?
Hi Marie, most of the advice would be the same for long hair. What is your biggest issue with restyling your curls? Frizz? curl shape? x
Have you tried the “pineapple” at night?! Tons of volume the next day and it saves your curls from being squished! It’s been my miracle for next days curls but I’m going to try to incorporate your tips into my routine as well! Thank you!
Hi Sarah, yes I love the pineapple! I use a large clip so I don’t mark my hair as well. For when I want really big hair or extra defined curls, this technique and these products save the day every time xx
Great tips but how do you deal with the “shedding” of loose hairs? I would love to go more than a day without having to get my hair soaking wet in the shower but after 24 hours I start shedding and because we can’t brush or comb curly hair when it is dry I end up starting from scratch in the shower every day so I can comb the loose hairs out.
Hi Catherine, I have similar issues but I just detangle my hair in the shower when I condition my hair every 3 days or so. I do lose a bunch of hair, but it’s still in a normal range. I actually like that I don’t leave hair everywhere and just lose it all in the shower 🙂
Thanks so much for this!! Any advice on detangling before starting with this routine? My morning curls are ALL over the place!
I would only gently brush the sections you are going to curl and then see how it looks. You’ll be surprised how much that curling a few pieces changes the look of your hair all over x
Love your video, after you have washed and conditioned your hair and you’ve used a t shirt to dry it. Do you dry it completely and what other products do you use in you hair while its drying thats if you use any… Karen
Thanks Karen! I have a full wash day curl routine here which I hope will help explain what I do – https://www.hairromance.com/2016/05/wash-style-curly-hair.html xx
HI!!!
Every vary talk about this product, but what is the price???
Hi Sally, the Batiste products are between $9.95 and $19.99 xx
Hi! I am dying to try the oomph my locks can volume spray but cannot find it anywhere in the states. Please help!!
Oh no! I feel like this is the first time I can get products in Australia that aren’t in the US, it’s usually the other way around. You can get their XXL Powder at Ulta – http://www.ulta.com/xxl-plumping-powder?productId=xlsImpprod6380141 – which is pretty close to the spray. You just sprinkle a little powder on your roots and work it in with your fingertips for instant lift. This stuff is magic and a little goes a long way xx
I found several Batiste products at Target.
awesome, thanks Nicole! x
Thanks for this tutorial – the curls look amazing! I need to try this volume spray, I’ll add it to my shopping list along with the curling wand that I’ve been meaning to get for ages..
Thanks Adeline! You will love this XXL spray! x
I have only been able to find the dry shampoo. Please advise where I can purchase the other itema.
Thank you!
Hi Robyn, they’re available from Priceline, supermarkets and selected chemists xx
What is the size of the curling wand?
Hi Marina, I used a 19mm curling wand for this tutorial xx
I got so excited about those products.. Only to realize that they won’t ship to the states. I’m so sad.. That looks so easy and I hate washing my hair.
oh no, sorry Beverelee Ray! I did find the Batiste XXL powder at Ulta – http://bit.ly/2t8ic1a – which is like the XXL spray I used. Also Ulta have Batiste dry shampoo here – http://bit.ly/2t8BoLW xx
They sell it at Marshall’s,CVS and Rite Aid
Your videos are amazing, I watched a few as your hair is so similar to mine. I tried to follow the CG method and realised is not for me as i was lacking volume and my hair was flat. I am now ready to go back to shampoos but after 6 months of not using them I don’t know what to use. Do you have a favourite?
Also, your hair colour is amazing can I ask you what colour/ technique of colouring are you using. Thank you, Dana
Hi Dana, thanks so much! My colour is all thanks to Stevie English Hair, and I did this post when I was in the salon – and also this post – – hope this helps! And as for shampoo, it’s so hard for me to pick favourites as I’m always testing new products. But if you push me, current faves for budget, I like Schwarzkopf Fibre Therapy, and for salon Original & Mineral Hydrate and Conquer xx
I love diva curl shampoo I went through every shampoo in the book and I’m a hairdresser with curly hair and the devacurl has solved all my problems I use the decadence shampoo and I don’t even need a conditioner on my hair is not coarse dry curly hair
Sorry my hair is coarse curly hair
Fantastic video I’m off to buy some products ?what oil did u use to put thru ur hair with ur hands in the video
Thanks Colly
Thanks Colly! Get ready for big hair! I used Darshana Hair Oil – you can use it as a treatment and I use just a drop or two on dry hair xx
Are your producs CG “Curly Girl” (The Curly Girl Method – Lorraine Matisse) compliant?
Hi Bec, no these ones aren’t. The dry shampoo contains alcohol and the heat protectant contains a silicone. I don’t strictly follow the curly girl method myself. I choose products that work for my hair 🙂 xx
Is the volume spray CG approved?
I was really interested in reading this article but, very surprised you would use a curling wand on you’re delicate curls. After all the time and effort (years) to get my hair healthy I just can’t use a heated appliance on my hair.
Hi Mary Beth, yes I do use heat but not every day. I also always use a heat protectant. I love that I get exactly the result I want with this as when I wet my hair, the results are always different xx
Omg I know! I was like all this is so bad for curly hair.
Oh yay! I asked you few weeks ago on Twitter or Instagram (can’t remember) about volume for a second day and here it is. You are fantastic!
I was always kind of scared by dry shampoo with the curls but it gives me the need to try this. I need to get a better dry shampoo now because the one that I have at home leaves that white-ish coat on hair. I never saw a Batiste in action, does it leaves the same residue?
Thanks again!
Thank you! No I don’t get a white cast at all with Batiste. It’s a fantastic formula. You can layer it if your hair is quite oily at the roots and give it a minute to absorb in. Then use your fingertips to work it into your hair and add more volume xx
Brilliant – this is exactly what I needed, always have trouble restyling my curls. Can you recommend any curling wands? Thank you
Thanks Nicci! I used the H2D X3 wand and the Muk Curl Stick is also great. They both have interchangeable wands so you have a choice of sizes xx
Love it, I always wet my hair to re-style, that is sooooo much easier and quicker!
thanks Emma! It has to be fast or I’m not going to do it 😉 xx
YES! Go big or go home! LOVE big hair! NOW…are these products available in the STATES? I could try AMAZON? thanks! 🙂
Shannon
Yay for big hair! And yes, you can get Batiste in the USA – http://www.batistehair.com/where-to-buy.aspx and definitely on Amazon too xx
On Amazon it’s 70.00 for a can. Yikes that’s crazy pricey
What?! That’s crazy, it’s only $12.99 Australian dollars which is under $10 US. Someone knows how good this stuff is though and is trying to scam the system!
your hair is long, what about shorter curls? Is it the same?
Love your videos and I need that XXL spray! Your curls look awesome xx
thanks so much, Steph! This XXl spray is incredible xx
Where do you get these products?
Can tell me were can I buy them please ths
My Walmart has them.
I googled and it said walmart, target, walgreens, cvs and rite aide carry this product
I would love to buy your product but I’m in Canada and you say it doesn’t let me sign up because I have no state in my postal code is completely different than the US please let me know how to get in touch with those products .
Try ulta.com they are an American retailer of salon quality beauty and hair products. They also sell online and it’s worth seeing if they ship to Canada. I know they carry Batiste. The price is another question I can’t answer.