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Short hair is greatless length means less maintenance.
Plus, there are so many cute ways tostyle short hair.
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But, where it can get tricky is when you decide you want to curl your hair.
That doesn’t mean you have to toss your favorite hot tool once you chop your strands, though.
Meet the Experts
How Do I Curl Short Hair?
Spoiler alert: There’s more than one way to curl short hair.
“Youd be amazed by the power of what a proper-sized hot tool can provide.”
A proper-sized hot tool will makeallthe difference.
To get that fuller look, they recommend using a tool with a smaller brush circumference.
With Heatless Overnight Curls
If you’re on BeautyTok, you likely sawheatless curlsbecome a trend overnight.
However, most of the people who tested this technique on TikTok had long hair.
“Overnight curls for short hair can be a bit of a challenge,” confirms Lopez.
That’s not to say it can’t be done, it just requires the correct technique.
After you release your curls, leave them alone until they cool.
“This is one of the most effortless and modern patterns.”
If you have lob- to pixie-length hair, opt for either small or medium rollers.
All our experts recommend curling short hair with a one-inch barrel curling iron or smaller.
The reason is that it will create a tighter curl that will last without looking like a ringlet.
If you have short hair, a larger barrel will create a wave that falls very quickly.
For a messy wave, try heatless curls with a silk rod or flat iron waves.
These two methods are great for creating a bend in the hair rather than a round, bouncy curl.
Katz recommends finishing with a texturizing mousse to add grit, volume, and tousled texture.
