How to Make Curls Last Without Hair Spray

Written By
Jill Corleone
Jill Corleone
Published: Oct 9, 2011
Updated: Dec 13, 2021
1 minute read
How to Make Curls Last Without Hair Spray

It's fun to change your hairstyle, wearing it straight one day and curly the next. But if it's a curly hair day and you just ran out of hairspray, you may need some modifications to your hair styling routine to keep your hair curly throughout the day.

Skip the shampoo. The natural oil in your hair can help hold the curl without the spray.

Condition damaged ends. Split and damaged hair can make it harder for you to curl your hair. Dabbing on a small amount of light leave-in conditioner can help.

Add volumizer to your hair. Volumizer works especially well if you have fine, limp hair. It adds volume to your roots, helping your hair hold its style.

Blow dry your hair upside-down. If you don't have volumizer, blowing your hair dry while holding your head upside-down can help add volume and lift to your roots. It also adds movement and bend to your hair to help ease styling.

Use professional grade tools. Professional curlers and rollers heat to a higher temperature and the heat is more evenly distributed throughout the tool. You can find professional tools at a beauty supply store.

Jill Corleone

Jill Corleone is a registered dietitian and health coach who has been writing and lecturing on diet and health for more than 15 years. Her work has been featured on the Huffington Post, Diabetes Self-Management and in the book "Noninvasive…

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