Add Volume and Bounce to Hair using Hair Straightener Iron

How To Curl Hair with Hair Straightener Iron

Healthy, Shiny, Curly Hairstyle

Ouidad’s Curl Conditioner

Voted Allure Magazine’s Best Conditioner for Curly Hair, Ouidad Balancing Rinse ($15) detangles hair and seals the cuticle for a smoother, more manageable style. This conditioner uses proteins, not oils, waxes or animal-fats, so it adds back moisture without weighing hair down. The lightweight formula makes it an ideal leave-in to beat frizz or protect hair during heat styling. Apply to the underneath layer of hair, working out to the top. Leave in two minutes to allow hair to absorb the protein, then rinse. You may opt to leave some product on the ends to prevent splitting. Alternatively, scrunch through damp hair before using your normal styling products for extra smoothness and healthy, bouncy curls!

Give Curls a Natural Boost

Enhance your hair’s natural texture with The Body Shop Cottonseed Curl Boost ($12.00). This heat-activated formula defines and gives life to wavy and curly hair. Rich in fatty acids, cottonseed oil de-frizzes hair for smooth definition. A polymer derived from maize uses ‘curl memory’ to give your hair more bounce and vitality. Beyond a styling product, Curl Boost also conditions hair with wheat protein, community trade organic honey and panthenol.

Apply a small amount to damp hair, and shape curls or waves with your fingers. Then, blow dry or use a curling iron to activate the ingredients and maximize results. For more volume, apply heat to the roots of the hair, with your head flipped upside down.

Healthy, Hydrated Curls

Whether hair is just a little wavy or very curly, Garnier Fructis Hydra-Curls Fortifying Shampoo ($3.99) will help pump them up. Every wash gives curls definition while controlling frizz with vitamins like B3 and B6. Avocado and Apricot Kernel oils moisturize and protect each strand to lock in shine and keep curls supple. The Hydra-Curls system works deep down as well as on the surface for stronger, shinier hair that is more resistant to breakage.

Perfect Pomade

Add texture and definition to curly hair with Kusco Murphy Lavender Hair Creme ($35.00). This pomade will promote curl when used on wet hair, and will add more texture and fullness to dry hair. Use a small amount on the ends, working your way up to the roots. Or, use a lot more for a slick look! This product is water-soluble, so it will easily rinse out without leaving buildup.

Tip: Apply to towel-dried hair, then use a diffuser to banish frizz!

Lotion For Your Hair

Get a moisturizing boost for your hair with Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk ($18.00). This lightweight, fast-absorbing formula will not make hair look dirty, greasy or flat. Instead, it stimulates your natural oil production with lemongrass oil, and adds some hydration of it’s own with cocoa butter, shea butter and vitamins E and C. This product has a light, lily of the valley scent and adds body and shine to all hair types.

Use on wet or dry hair as a daily moisturizer. For curly hair, use it to shape and define.

Straighten Hair Naturally

Straightening very curly hair can be difficult and time consuming. Phyto Defrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm ($26.00) aids in the straightening process without alcohol or other harsh chemicals! This heat-activated balm combines ferula, horseradish, sage and plant mucilage extracts to smooth and straighten while protecting the hair fiber.

The best part is, this product gently relaxes your hair over time. This means the more you use it, the better your hair will look!

Great for Hair…and Hands!

Sticky, slimy hands are often a side effect of many hair styling products. DuWop Hands to Hair ($16.50) solves this problem by functioning as a finishing cream and a hand cream! Curly hair gains definition, straight hair shines and frizzy hair is tamed, all while beautifying and conditioning your hands!

This is also a great product when you’re on the go: the 1.67 fl oz. bottle doesn’t take up much room in your gym bag or purse, and it’s double function means it can be used with ease anywhere, anytime!