Blog post by Cosmetology student: Ariana Aveni

One technique that I absolutely love is using a round brush to create soft curls.

In the year that I’ve been here I’ve found a pretty effective way to do it.

First, I’ll take a section of hair (in between an inch and an inch and a half) and dry it straight. Then I’ll start rolling the hair up within the brush up to the scalp. As I roll up I still apply heat. Then I’ll roll it down then back up a few times, keeping the heat on it.

After about 2 times, keep it rolled up and apply heat for a few seconds and then hit the “cool” button to cool the hair down, this will help hold the curl better.



As you’re unrolling the hair, turn the brush so the handle is facing you and twist it so it unravels around the top of the brush. Afterward, I like to spray a little bit of air control for extra hold.

Of course the size of the curl depends on the size of the round brush, and the smaller the brush the smaller your sections should be.

In addition to the air control for styling products, I use phomollient or confixor prior to drying the hair. Phomollient I use for thinner hair to make it feel fuller, but both hold the curl really well.

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