Sometimes, you just have to go back to basics! Being mindful of styling can determine your final outcome.
You can apply products to style using so many techniques, with no wrong or right way!
The ones I’ve highlighted are my favorites, and I use a combination of all these techniques each wash day.
RAKING
This involves raking product through the hair and shaking it to encourage curl clumps. Take a small amount of styling product into your palms to distribute it evenly. Use your fingers to rake the product through the hair from root to tip, detangling and smoothing. As you reach the ends of the hair, shake your wrist to encourage curls to form.
ROPING
Roping is a styling or deep conditioning technique similar to milking a cow (yep, you read that right!). It involves applying the product or conditioner to sections of hair, working from roots to ends and back again. This technique helps each section absorb as much water and product as possible.
SCRUNCHING
Starting with the ends of your hair, gently squeeze a handful of your hair in your palm, working upwards toward the root. Scrunch your hair up in your hand in sections. Repeat this step until you've scrunched your hair around your head and up to the roots. Be gentle!
BRUSH STYLING
Using the right brush is key here. A Denman brush is designed for curly hair and can help define curls and create ringlets. A bamboo brush with medium-width bristles can also be a good choice for this technique. Always brush evenly: divide your hair into sections and brush each section to avoid breaking the curl structure.
Be mindful of the direction of your curl pattern: Use an upward motion to smooth out frizz and flyways. Using the side of the brush to create tension is a game changer!
Watch these tips in action on our Instagram here.
Love Claire x
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