Spiral curls make for a very beautiful blooming curly hairstyle. However, it can be quite expensive if you do it in a salon. Luckily, you can get quality spiral curls at home for cheap! These spiral curls are created by wrapping hair in long curling rods that are placed vertically on the hair. Next, you'll need to apply a chemical solution to the curls so that the spiral curls will last when the hair is removed from the stem. Spiral curls can last up to six months.
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Part 1 of 4: Washing and Parting Hair
Step 1. Wash your hair gently with a clarifying shampoo
Wash your hair as usual using a clarifying shampoo to remove oil, styling products, and dirt from your hair. Next, rinse the shampoo until it's completely clean. Curling will give the best results if the hair is clean.
- Do not use shampoos that contain alcohol. The curling process makes your hair dry so you should minimize the damage by avoiding this shampoo.
- You should never use conditioner as it makes hair slippery (by oil).
- Do not do deep conditioning (intensive conditioning) on hair within 24 hours before curling.
Step 2. Use a clean towel to squeeze out the excess water that is on the hair
Use a clean, dry towel to pat the area around the head to remove any water that is near the scalp. Next, gently squeeze the hair with a towel to remove excess water. Hair must be wet (but not drenched) for the curling solution to work properly.
Do not speed up the process using a hairdryer. This makes the hair too dry
Step 3. Use a wide-toothed comb to remove tangles
Start combing your hair from the ends and work your way up to the roots. Do this gently and make sure all the tangles and tangles are gone before you move on. If there is a section of hair that is tangled, you will have a hard time wrapping it around the curling rod.
A wide-toothed comb is perfect for this purpose as it is gentler on the hair. A fine-toothed comb can damage and break hair, especially when your hair is wet
Step 4. Use an old towel to cover your shoulders
To prevent chemicals from getting on your clothes, wrap a towel around your shoulders. You may also need to cover the surface of the work area with newsprint.
- Also protect your face from chemical exposure by applying petrolatum (petroleum jelly) to the skin below the hairline. However, don't let any petrolatum get on your hair.
- Wear plastic gloves if your skin is sensitive.
Step 5. Divide the hair into 3 sections
The first step, make a large section at the back of the head, where the hair passes through the ears. Twist her hair up, then pin it at the back of her head. This will leave the hair on the top and sides of the head. Divide the remaining hair into 2, with the dividing line where you would normally part your hair. Twist and clamp the 2 parts one at a time.
You will have 1 section of hair clipped on the left side of your head, 1 section on the right, and 1 larger section at the back for a total of 3 sections of hair
Part 2 of 4: Winding Hair on Curling Rods
Step 1. Remove a thin layer of hair at the nape of the neck horizontally
Start at the back of your hair, separating a thin layer of hair at the nape of your neck with a comb. This section will stretch from one side of the head to the other. Use a comb to untangle and smooth this section of hair before you divide and wind it around the curling rod.
Step 2. Use a comb to part the hair vertically about 1 cm wide
This horizontal layer of hair should be divided into vertical sections with a width of about 1 cm for each section. Start at one side of the nape of the neck so that you can move to the other side systematically. Once you've got your first section of hair 1cm wide, comb it again to smooth it out before you wind it around the curling rod.
- The hair you share should stick well to the ends of the rollers.
- The width of the hair you are dividing should be the same size as the diameter of the curling rod.
- The remaining section of hair at the back will be the same size as this first section.
Step 3. Cover the ends of this first section of hair with perm paper
Fold the perm paper in the middle lengthwise, then tuck the ends of the hair sections into the crease. Make sure the paper covers all the ends of the hair lengthwise. This perm paper can even go beyond the ends of the hair.
- This is to ensure that the ends of the hair can be wrapped around the rods of the curling iron, not bent in an irregular manner. If not wrapped properly, the ends of the curls will tangle or bend like a "hook."
- Perm paper can be purchased at beauty supply stores. This paper is shaped like a small white tissue paper box.
Step 4. Position the spiral curling rod at the end of the section of hair and roll it once
Hold one spiral curler under the end of the section of hair horizontally so that it sticks to the perm paper. Bring the section of hair close to one end of the curling rod before you roll it. Next, roll the curling rod up (towards the head), until all the hair is wrapped around the curling rod.
Spiral curling rods are small, long, flexible rods that can be purchased at beauty supply stores
Step 5. Roll the section of hair until it reaches the nape of the neck
Continue winding the hair on the curling rod upwards, towards the scalp. Since you're starting at one end of the curling rod, the hair will continue to wrap around the rod as you roll it. Gradually twist the hair and curling rod in a counterclockwise direction as you wind the section of hair. If the loop has reached the nape of the neck, the curling rod will stick to the scalp in a vertical position.
Each twist on the rod should only overlap half of the section of hair you wrapped earlier
Step 6. Secure the curling rod by clamping or snapping both ends
How to tighten it depends on the type of rod used. If the curling rod is tubular and has no clamp, bend the rod into a "U" shape, then bring the ends together to form a locked loop. If the curling rod has a clamp, pull the clamp down until it locks.
Continue wrapping all sections of hair (1cm wide), then clip each curler vertically, until it reaches the nape of the other side and no more hair is missed
Step 7. Make another section of hair at the bottom thinly and horizontally, and continue the process
When you're done dividing the first section of hair horizontally, remove the next layer of thin horizontal hair, as you did in the previous step. Make a vertical section of hair 1 centimeter wide, then wrap it around the curling rod as in the previous step. Continue to do this until all the hair at the bottom has been wrapped around the curling rod.
Step 8. Continue to wrap the remaining 2 sections of hair in the same way
Continue to wrap the remaining sections of hair in the same way. Always do this from the ground up. This way, the curling rod has room to hang over the scalp.
If your hair starts to dry out when you wrap it, spray water to re-hydrate it
Step 9. Apply the curling solution thoroughly in each strand of hair on the curling rod
If you purchased an unfinished (unmixed) curling solution, follow the directions on the product package to mix it in a squeeze bottle equipped with a pointed nozzle. Apply the solution by squeezing the bottle over the hair loop. Do this systematically from the bottom up without missing a single curling rod.
- Make sure the hair on each curling rod is completely wet with the curling solution.
- Wear plastic gloves when handling curling chemicals. The chemical smell is quite strong so you may have to open the windows.
- Chemical solutions for curling hair can be purchased at beauty supply stores.
Step 10. Cover your hair with a shower cap and let the chemical solution process your hair for 20-30 minutes
As your hair grows large, you may need to wear 2 shower caps (one for each side) to cover your entire head. Processing time will vary, but is usually around 20 to 30 minutes. Always read the directions on the package of the curling solution and follow the directions.
Part 3 of 4: Rinsing and Opening Hair
Step 1. Rinse the hair that is still wrapped around the curling rod thoroughly using cold water
Keep the curling rod wrapped in your hair when you rinse it. After processing, rinse hair thoroughly with cold water for about 5 to 8 minutes. Rinse the roots in each section of hair and work your way to the ends of the stems gradually. The goal is to remove as much of the solution as possible, but you probably won't be able to clean it thoroughly, and that's fine.
The solution may cause a burning sensation when rinsed off, which is normal. Cold water will relieve the sensation
Step 2. Apply a neutralizing agent all over the curling rod
Prepare the solution if you purchased an unprepared neutralizer, then put it in a squeeze bottle with a pointed nozzle. Squeeze the neutralizing solution on each strand wrapped in wet hair in every section of hair from root to tip. Do this systematically, like when you apply a chemical curling solution.
The neutralizing solution will stop the curling process
Step 3. Remove the hair from the curling rod
Carefully remove the stem from the hair loop, starting from the top of the head to the neckline (this is the opposite of the process of winding the hair in the previous step). Straighten the curling rod or untie the curler, then gradually release the curls until the strands come loose. Remove the curling rod carefully and slowly to prevent tangling.
Take the perm paper at each end of the hair section after removing the curling rod
Step 4. Rinse the hair again using cold water
Rinse your hair thoroughly to remove any remaining neutralizing and curling solution. Do not use shampoo to rinse hair.
If recommended by the manufacturer, you can also use a leave-in conditioner. However, if it's not clearly recommended, you shouldn't use conditioner
Step 5. Let the hair dry on its own
You may need to untangle your hair with a wide-toothed comb when it's dry, especially after it's slightly dry and slightly damp. Don't stretch your hair while it's drying. Let the hair dry on its own.
Depending on the length of the hair, this can take several hours
Part 4 of 4: Caring for Spiral Curls
Step 1. Wait up to 48 hours before you wash your hair
Wait at least 48 hours before shampooing your hair or applying conditioner, unless your curling product tells you otherwise.
If washed early, the curls in the hair will loosen and make it loose or straight
Step 2. Use gentle, moisturizing hair care products
Curling tends to dry out your hair, even if you use a gentle product. For this reason, wash your hair with a mild, moisturizing shampoo, and apply conditioner at least once a week.
Do not use shampoos or hair care products that contain alcohol. Alcohol makes hair dry and damaged, especially after perming
Step 3. Limit the use of heat so that the curls last longer
Try to let your hair dry on its own after you wet it. Each time you're done shampooing, dry your hair gently so the curls don't loosen.
- Spiral curls can last for 3-6 months, depending on the condition of your hair and how often you use heat to style it.
- If you don't have much time to let it dry on its own, place the diffuser at the end of the hairdryer and dry your hair on low heat. This will prevent the curls from coming back straight.
Tips
- Consider getting spiral curls at a professional hair salon instead of doing it yourself at home, especially if you're hesitant or uncomfortable doing it yourself.
- Spiral curls can be done on hair of any length. However, this curl is usually very suitable to be applied to long hair.
Warning
- If you have a scalp wound, wait for the wound to heal before applying curling solutions or other chemicals.
- If your hair is color-treated, very dry, or brittle, don't curl it yourself without consulting your stylist first. A professional stylist can decide if you can curl your hair safely.
- Be sure to follow the directions on the curling product's packaging.
