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  • Question
    Can you use mousse for straight hair?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Mousse is great for volume and works well on straight hair. However, if you are trying to create sleekness it isn't the best choice.
  • Question
    What products should I use to get curly hair?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    If your hair is straight, try a styling mousse or setting spray, something light but with hold before styling. Always finish with a light mist of hair spray.
  • Question
    Can your hair go from straight to curly?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    You can create natural looking curls with a curling wand or rollers. If your hair is very straight, make sure to apply a styling product before setting and use hair spray to set the finished look.
  • Question
    How do you make your hair naturally curly?
    Laura Martin
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Expert Answer
    Hair texture can't be changed, but you can do lots of things to enhance your natural curls. Use curl enhancing products and try a diffuser to make the most of your texture.
  • Question
    Is there any way to curl hair quickly without heat?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    It depends on how much and what type of hair you have. You might be able to twist and pin your hair up for a short time to make waves or curls, but how well this works will depend on your hair type, and the curls may not last very long.
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    How can I curl my naturally straight hair with only a curling iron?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Look for YouTube tutorials. It also helps to braid your hair at night, then take it out in the morning. Make sure the braids are tight. Once you remove the braids, you can reinforce the natural waves with a curling iron.
  • Question
    Will my hair still be curly when I wash it?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Your hair may be a little wavy, depending on how straight your hair is naturally. if you towel dry and add some mousse, you'll have a better chance of keeping them.
  • Question
    How can I make my hair curly for a few days at a time? Even after washing it. and without a curling iron. My hair is naturally straight.
    Allison Batera Sullivan
    Allison Batera Sullivan
    Community Answer
    Washing naturally straight hair that's been curled will remove the curls. You can try using dry shampoo instead of water and regular shampoo to keep your curls in longer, but sleeping on them without using an overnight curling technique may flatten them out as well.
  • Question
    My hair isn't straight, but it is wavy at the ends. How can I curl the rest?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    After you take your bath/shower, when your hair is still damp, braid it into one braid. If you have thicker hair, do two braids. Leave it in while you sleep, and undo the braid in the morning.
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    How can I curl my hair at night and have it still be curly in the morning?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Put eight braids in your hair, making them French braids if you can. Sleep in them overnight and take them out in the morning.
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    How can I make my hair curly overnight?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    You can make loose curls in your hair by wearing a sock-bun overnight. Wash your hair and wait until it's almost dry but a little bit damp. Apply a styling serum and tie your hair up in a high ponytail with a hair tie. Then, take a sock-bun and put all of your hair through it. Divide your hair in half and wrap both sections tightly around the sock-bun on either side. Secure the ends to your roots with a bobby pin and leave it on overnight.
  • Question
    Can I change my hair type?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    The truth is, you can't fundamentally change your hair permanently. However, you can use different products and styling tools to alter the appearance of your hair type. You can also do things like straightening your hair or getting a perm to change the way your hair looks. But, in the end, your hair will return to its natural state if you stop using products and tools to change it. Your hair may change throughout your life on its own, such as during puberty or in old age, but it's not something you can control yourself.
  • Question
    How do you make wet hair curly?
    Drew Hawkins1
    Drew Hawkins1
    Community Answer
    You can add waves to your wet hair by tying it into a tight braid and leaving it tied up overnight. When you wake up in the morning, gently undo your braid and use your fingers to separate your hair into waves. You can also tie your damp hair up in a sock-bun overnight to create soft curls.
  • Question
    Can doing braids turn my straight hair into curly hair?
    KathyIsLiterallyClever
    KathyIsLiterallyClever
    Community Answer
    Yes, definitely! Part your hair to sections and braid each section. Tie your hair with a silk scarf and sleep with it overnight. The next morning, remove your braids and your straight hair will suddenly become beautiful curls.
  • Question
    My hair is naturally straight. But I want get curly hair forever, is that possible?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes, but you need to work for it and may have to curl it every 2-3 months. Use hair curlers with kettle water.
  • Question
    I am 10 years old, so I can't use any of those techniques! Is it healthy to braid your hair, soak it in water then go to sleep?
    Cutefluffybunny
    Cutefluffybunny
    Community Answer
    Yes, that’s fine as long as your parents don’t mind your pillow getting wet. You could do it about half an hour before you go to bed. Then your pillow won’t be so wet, and your hair will be wavy rather than curly.
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