| How To Create Stunning Spiral Curls |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
| Date: 5/30/2002, 6/29/2005 |
Introduction
 Naturally
curly girls may sometimes curse their tight chunky curls, but wavy and
straighter tressed girls often lust after a head of illusive
shimmering spirals. Even naturally curly doesn't guarantee
perfect spirals worn by Julia Roberts, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (shown to
the side from her new hit show - Watching Ellie on NBC) and Deborah
Messing. Many celebrity stylists often resort to the secret aide
of a curling iron to create picture perfect curls. (Photo of Julia
Louis- Dreyfus from Watching Ellie - Copyright NBC - All rights
reserved).
Whether you are blessed with
natural curls or waves that need a little shaping or have straight
strands, with a little time and the right tips, spirals curls can be
yours. Keep in mind that the straighter your hair, the
more time it will take to achieve perfect ringlets. Allow plenty of
time to work with a curling iron or hot rollers.
Best
Hair Candidates
 Spiral
curls are best created on hair that is shoulder length or slightly
longer and cut with lots of layers in varying lengths. Super
curly or wavy hair should have long layers to help add weight to the
curls and waves. Medium to thick hair has an advantage over fine
or thin hair. Spirals can be created on straight strands but it
will involve additional steps. Naturally curly or wavy hair is
ideal for perfect spirals.
Naturally
Curly Candidates
Shampoo hair with your
normal curl supporting shampoo and rinse-out conditioner. Blot
hair with an absorbent towel to remove excess water. Apply a
good leave-in
conditioner and/or if appropriate, a defrisant product like award
winning Phytotherathrie's
Defrisant Balm. Detangle with a wide toothed comb or a pick.
Use a good curl defining styling gel and smooth it through your hair
1/2 inch from your roots to your ends. Blow
dry hair with a long
finger diffuser to lift and separate curls. When hair is
completely dry start at one side of your head and work on two inch
sections of hair at a time.
 Use
a Conair
Steam Mist Spiral Curling Iron on each individual section of hair
at a time. Shape curls into spirals with the iron as you work
from strand to strand. The advantage to a Steam
Mist Iron is that it adds moisture as it curls and prevents hair
from getting too dry from the heat of the iron.
Remember that the larger the
barrel of the curling or spiral iron, the bigger the curls. For
small curls select a 3/4 to 1" barrel. For larger curls
select up to 1 1/2" barrel.
Be sure to keep each strand
wrapped around the iron for a few minutes. Adjust the time
according to your hair texture and needs. For some people they
will only need to use the iron for a few seconds. Thicker hair
may require up to a few minutes.
After you remove each curl
from the iron, let it completely cool before touching it. Do not
brush or touch the newly created curls. When you have finished
curling your entire head, spray with a good spray. If any of the
curls are not as tight as you would like, use the curling iron to spot
curl.
Carefully arrange the
spirals with your fingers. Always finish with a light
to medium spray to allow your hair to have movement.
 If
you want to try an optional way to create spiral curls check out the
new Conair
Swizzlers which are flexible spiral rod rollers. The Swizzlers
will create softer spirals since they are bendable rods. For a
different spiral curl, try these revolutionary new curlers that don't
require any clips to stay in place.
Naturally
Wavy Candidates
Shampoo hair with your
normal wave supporting shampoo and rinse-out conditioner. Blot
hair with an absorbent towel to remove excess water. Apply a
good leave-in
conditioner and/or if appropriate, a defrisant product like award
winning Phytotherathrie's
Defrisant Balm. Detangle with a wide toothed comb or a pick.
 Use
a peach sized amount of mousse and smooth it through your hair 1/2
inch from your roots to your ends. Blow
dry hair with a diffuser attachment without brushing. Use
fingers sparingly to lift and separate hair as you dry. Be careful to
avoid brushing or tousling your hair as much as possible. When hair is
completely dry start at one side of your head and work on two inch
sections of hair at a time.
Use a Conair
Steam Mist Spiral Curling Iron on each individual section of hair
at a time. Shape curls into spirals with the iron as you work
from strand to strand. Be sure to keep each strand wrapped
around the iron for a few minutes. Adjust the time according to
your hair texture and needs. For some people they will only need
to use the iron for a few seconds. Thicker hair may require up
to a few minutes.
 The
advantage to a Steam
Mist Iron is that it adds moisture as it curls and prevents hair
from getting too dry from the heat of the iron. Remember that the
larger the barrel of the curling or spiral iron, the bigger the
curls. For small curls select a 3/4 to 1" barrel. For
larger curls select up to 1 1/2" barrel.
After you remove each curl
from the iron, let it completely cool before touching it. Do not
brush or touch the newly created curls. When you have finished
curling your entire head, spray with a good spray. If any of the
curls are not as tight as you would like, use the curling iron to spot
curl.
Carefully arrange the
spirals with your fingers. Always finish with a light
to medium spray to allow your hair to have movement.
Straight
Hair Candidates
 Shampoo
hair with a cleansing
shampoo. Avoid using a rinse out conditioner if it makes
your hair too soft or flat. If your hair tangles, spritz while wet
with a good detangling spray. Detangle with a wide toothed comb
or a pick. Blot hair with an absorbent towel to remove excess
water. Apply a good curl enhancing or styling gel.. Smooth the
gel through your hair 1/2 inch from your roots to your ends. Blow
dry hair with a diffuser attachment without brushing. Use
fingers sparingly to lift and separate hair as you dry. Be careful to
avoid brushing or tousling your hair as much as possible.
Note:
If your hair has been chemically straightened or relaxed be advised
that it may not hold the curl from the curling iron or curlers.
 When
hair is completely dry start at one side of your head and work on two
inch sections of hair at a time. Roll each individual section of
hair with fast heating large Conair
Hot Rollers. Roll the hair in a spiral pattern as if you were
creating a spiral curl with the curler. Fasten the curler in
place.
If you don't have enough
rollers to do your entire head, as you unfasten the newly created
curls, pin them carefully in place with a clip or pin. Let the
roller re-heat and then apply to a section that has not been
curled. Keep the curlers in your hair until they have completely
cooled which should be equivalent to 30 minutes. Adjust the time
according to your hair texture and needs. Remove the curlers and
avoid brushing or touching the curls until you are ready to style.
When you hair is completely
cool, use a boars'
head paddle brush and lightly brush through the curls to
smooth.
When
hair is completely smooth start at one side of your head and work on
two inch sections of hair at a time. Use a Conair
Steam Mist Spiral Curling Iron on each individual section of hair
at a time. Shape curls into spirals with the iron as you work from
strand to strand. Be sure to keep each strand wrapped around the iron
for a few minutes. Adjust the time according to your hair
texture and needs. For some people they will only need to use
the iron for a few seconds. Thicker hair may require up to a few
minutes.
After you remove each curl
from the iron, let it completely cool before touching it. Do not
brush or touch the newly created curls. When you have finished
curling your entire head, spray with a good spray. If any of the
curls are not as tight as you would like, use the curling iron to spot
curl.
Carefully arrange the
spirals with your fingers. Always finish with a light
to medium spray to allow your hair to have movement. |