This method works best with medium to long hair that can be completely pulled back into a ponytail. It also works well for thick hair at either of those lengths.
Some heat protectants come in spray form, in which case, you should spray your ponytail several times and run your fingers through it to distribute the product further.
If you have colored or damaged hair, it’s best to use a low heat setting to prevent further damage or dulling of color.
This section will become your first curl.
You should wrap the hair until there’s a 1 in (2. 5 cm) piece at the tip of your hair left in your fingers. Make sure you begin wrapping each curl away from your face.
Curling wands come with differently sized barrels—the larger the barrel, the wider and looser your curl. Select a large barrel for loose, relaxed waves. Choose a small barrel for tighter, more defined curls.
Don’t forget to support the curled section of your hair for 5 seconds after it’s released from the curling wand, in order to achieve longer-lasting curls.
Since you’re only curling the ponytail, the top part of your hair will remain straight. Once you untie your hair, only your ends will have waves.
You can use a bit of hairspray to make the curls last longer.
This method works for all lengths of hair, although it’s easier with short and medium length. Consider spraying your hair with a heat protectant if you’re worried about damaging it with hot styling tools.
If you hair is at all tangled or knotted, give bottom section a quick brush at this point.
For a tighter curl, keep your straightener parallel to the ground and slide it more slowly down your hair. For medium or tight curls and waves, use a straightener that’s 1 inch (2. 5 cm) or smaller. Large straighteners will create much looser waves that may not work well on short hair.
You’ll be left with a loose, relaxed curl.
Clip up the curled bottom section and release the uncurled top section. Use a flat clip to pin the now-curly bottom section of your hair towards the back of your head so it’s out of the way. Unclip the right top section, which you’re about to curl. [16] X Research source Brush the top section if it has any tangles or knots.
Repeat this process until you’ve curled the entire top left section.
Make sure you continue to twist the straightener away from your face, which will be the opposite direction from what you did on the right half. Once the top and bottom sections on the right are curled, remove any remaining clips or pins.
This method can also be used with a weave made from natural human hair. If your weave is made of synthetic hair extensions, however, check with your stylist before using a straightener. You can also check the packaging your weave came in to see if using heat is okay and what temperatures are best. The heat could damage or melt the weave. [20] X Research source
This curling method works best with long hair. Unlike styles that require a straightener or curling iron, this method will not damage your hair with heat.
If you have bangs or a shorter fringe in the front of your hair, use a straight clip to pull them out of the way and make sure they don’t become part of the ponytail.
Select a sock that goes past your ankles—a short ankle sock will not be long enough for this purpose. This is a great way to reuse a sock that’s lost its match.
The sock bun should sit on top of the elastic band that’s securing your ponytail.
Repeat this process with the other half of the ponytail.
Secure the ends with bobby pins so your hair doesn’t unravel from the bun overnight.
Instead of sleeping, you could also allow the hair to sit for 5-6 hours.
