To all our curl friends: This one is for you. Whether you're off to work or out to a party, curly hair is a fun, classic style which comes in many different shapes and textures.
But how do you know what tools and products to use for your hair type? Don’t worry; StyleHQ has you covered.
Best for thick, wavy hair
How to prep: Because coarse hair can often look dry and dull, moisture and shine is needed. Try BaBylissPRO Spray Treatment to create a soft, polished look.
What tools to use: When the hair is thick/dense your styling tools need a higher heat and greater tension. The Silver Bullet Keratin 230 Titanium Wide Plate Straightening Iron is a perfect tool for this.
Image: Silver Bullet Keratin 230 Titanium Wide Plate Straightening Iron
Best for fine, straight hair
How to prep: You need to prep with a body building product like Affinage Professional Thermal Protectant which is a lightweight thermal protector.
Alternatively, for a little more flair Fanola Thermo Force Spray with its medium level of hold will help your fine style from collapsing. Just lightly spray either of these all over.
What tools to use: Use a lower heat on your styling tool and spray lightly with TIGI Custom Create™ Heat Protection Spray for extra fine hair protection.
Silver Bullet’s Infrared Series of straighteners and curling irons provide heat to the hair from the inside out, resulting in less damage, retained moisture and a longer lasting curl.
Most gentle on damaged hair
Always lower the heat on your styling tool to protect the hair and use a thermal protect spray.
The most gentle of tool would be a Silver Bullet Conical Curling Iron Large as you are gently wrapping the hair around a barrel not encasing it between heated plates. Another gentle alternative is heated rollers like the BaBylissPRO Professional Hot Roller Set.
Easiest to use for beginners
The Silver Bullet XOXO Auto Curler is minimal effort and does all the curling work for you.
With the push of a button, the internal ceramic barrel gently twirls a section of hair and holds for 8 seconds. Release and behold amazingly consistent, even curls with no skill required. And with heat settings from 150C-210C, it’s great for all hair types.
Watch the tutorial video to see how to use.
For Different Curl Types
For a defined, polished curl
Use the curling tong with 2cm sections of hair to create smaller curls. Size is important for this so use the Silver Bullet Gold Ceramic Curling Iron 32mm size.
For a polished look
Setting any curl comes down to leaving the hair to cool once you curl it. Curl and then gently release it and don’t touch it!
When your hair is warm, its malleable, when cold the curl is fixed and will retain its shape. An ideal product to set is Fanola Eco Spray and its anti-humidity to perfect your look.
For a textured look
Setting is the same as for polished, but to finish spray in products R+CO Grid Structural Hold Setting Spray or TIGI Custom Create™ Texturizing Salt Spray to achieve a tousled, textured look.
For textured, beachy waves
Using a Silver Bullet City Chic Triple Barrel Curling Iron take small sections from the mid lengths downwards and crimp, let cool then use a Wet Brush Pro Comb and gently rake down through the hair to achieve the ultimate mermaidy beachy hair. Finish with R+CO Rockaway Salt Spray.
For an all-rounder
The one and only straightening iron! This is such a versatile multi-faceted tool and with a bit of practice can create all of the above-mentioned curl techniques.
With the Silver Bullet Titanium 230 Supernova Straightener, simply select your desired temperature and start styling like a superstar. Heating from 110C to 230C to best suit your hair texture and type.
Oh, and the best part? The Supernova Touch Screen remembers your temperature setting for the next time you turn it on.
Image: Silver Bullet Titanium 230 Supernova Straightener
To amp up your natural curls
To all our natural curly haired beauties out there, there are many products available on StyleHQ to keep your curls fresh and bouncy. One is the Design.ME Bounce Curl Balm. Not only does it define and enhance shine to curly hair, it gives intense hydration to save curls from the dreaded frizzes and provides thermal protection.
Another amazing brand we stock is Ouidad; a
brand for every curl type they are the Curl Experts. Ouidad identified the four
different curl types — Loose, Classic, Tight, and Kinky — and
developed a signature line of products that compliment each type. Because every
curl needs the regimen that treats it right.
Stylist Top Tip
Remember, when it comes to curling take your time and allow
curls to cool down before styling and applying finishing touches. Whether you
are using your dependable curling wand to create thick, bouncy curls, or aiming
to amp up your natural curl pattern, you'll find all the tools and products
you'll ever need here on StyleHQ.
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