Some have even been trained by the CGM queen herself. David & David is a salon based in Plymouth whose stylists use the Deva Cut technique, which was created by Lorraine at her Devachan salon in New York whereby each curl is cut individually, at an angle, to avoid disrupting the curl pattern. “We’re amazed at how far people will travel and how important and life-changing this cut is for so many of our curly hair clients,” they tell us. Other salons that offer the Deva Cut technique are Unruly Curls in London, Curl Truth in Southampton, The Curl Clinic in Leeds and Brave Curls in Scotland.

While a curling wand has no clip, curling irons and tongs do. A curling iron is actually the same thing as a curling tong, with the former title preferred in the US and the latter in the UK. Compared to a curling wand, the clip on curling irons and tongs allows for a tad more heat to pass through your hair so, in theory, irons and tongs should produce more tight and/or structured curls. Figure out if your hair needs to be wet or dry. Depending on the type of rollers, your hair may need to be wet or dry when putting them in. Hot rollers should always be applied to dry hair, as they would cause too much damage otherwise. Velcro rollers are also usually applied to dry hair, whereas special wet set rollers are used if you want to put them in while wet.This curl gel (or ~jelly~ if we're gettin' fancy) has a super-thin consistency, making it easy to spread throughout your type 3 to type 4 hair. The lightweight formula is filled with aloe vera and sugar beetroot to keep curls hydrated and softly defined—this definitely isn't a strong- or even medium-hold gel—though drier hair types will want to layer this one over your leave-in or oil. I expect Lorraine Massey never intended her helpful method to be taken to the extremes that it has! Yes, gentler handling and care of naturally curly and textured hair is something we certainly support, but remember this was written more than 20 years ago – we’ve come a long way since,” says Claire Shread, co-founder of Umberto Giannini. Release upper sections as you work. When the bottom section of hair is finished, unclip your hair and let out a little more, clipping up the excess again. Continue working this way until all your hair is curled. While the hair is still wet, apply your curl enhancing product, Williams says. ”Manipulate the products through your hair from root to ends.” Massey’s product of choice is a curly hair gel and you want to apply more than you think. This will not only help with definition, but it will keep your curls frizz-free, too. It creates a gel cast that may seem hard and stiff at first, but will be "broken" later, so don’t fret. Rake the product through and scrunch the ends of your hair up towards the roots. This movement will become your new norm for applying styling products. It really gets the curl definition to a new level. 5. Dry Sulfate-free shampoo: These hair cleansers still get rid of dirt, debris and product buildup, but are formulated with much gentler cleansing ingredients. Remember, you only want to reach for a sulfate or clarifying shampoo if you've incorporated products that aren't CG-friendly. Otherwise, sulfate-free formulations are your new go-to.

Dry hair. At this point you have two options. You can let your hair air dry naturally, using the scrunching motion every five minutes or so until it's dry. Or, you can use a diffuser attachment on your hair dryer to dry hair gently, without blowing or straightening the curls. This step involves the use of a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup from the hair strands and give your hair (and scalp) a deep clean,” Williams says. “In this case, sulfates are okay to use because they are formulated to remove and cut through heavy oils and products that may leave build up on the hair.” And if you’re a product junkie, this step is especially important for you: It’s basically stripping your hair of any impurities and gunk that your previous styling method may have created. You won't do this step every time — just the first time you start. 2. Cleanse More braids means tighter curls. For instance, you'll have more crimps in your hair from doing two braids than you will from one, and more from four than two. If you regularly use a curling iron or flat iron to style your hair, you should add a product with heat protection to prevent over-drying to your list. It’s a 10’s Miracle Leave-In is a fantastic option. Just use it like a leave-in conditioner: After washing and towel drying your hair, spray it from root to tip and comb it out.

Six Methods for Curling Hair

Velcro rollers are also a great option for hair that is naturally smooth as they are less likely to get tangled in your hair. TikTok hair trends have recently made this method a real hit, and now, there is hardly a blogger who has not yet tested its effectiveness. The comfort of sleeping with a robe tie and the wow effect makes this method one of our faves. Also, if you want to get beach waves, this method might be the most suitable. Here is how you do it:

Start curling. Now that all the prep work is out of the way, you're ready to start curling. Begin by taking a small section of hair and wrapping it around the curling iron, beginning at the top or bottom, depending on the type of tongs: Please Note: Goods cannot be delivered during weekend or public holidays and these do not count as working days. Apply product. There are many different curling products available which you can use to scrunch your hair, such as curling sprays, gels and creams. However, the most popular product which probably provides the most defined and long-lasting curls is curling mousse. Choose a volumizing or strong-hold mousse, particularly if your hair is not naturally wavy, as this will help to give you long-lasting, voluminous curls. Rope twist method might be the easiest way to curl hair overnight. Here, you are twisting hair around itself (not a robe tie or heatless hair roller), so the curls will eventually be tighter. Also, the ends will be tightly curled, which looks very cute. Here is what you need to do:

Once the conditioner is applied thoroughly, it’s time to get rid of knots and tangles, a curly girl’s second arch nemesis after humidity, of course. The original Curly Girl Method says steer clear of combs and brushes and after my experience, I’d advise that, too. But many iterations online have updated the method to be more user-friendly and say wide-tooth combs are allowed. But if you want to go with the OG Curly Girl Method, use your fingers. Once your curls are tangle-free, rinse 90% of the conditioner out of your hair. The tiny bit of conditioner left in acts as a primer to your styling products. Trust me, it’s a pro secret that I do every single time. 4. Style