How do you curl your hair with styling cream?

To curl your hair with styling cream, you'll need to apply the product strategically and then encourage the curls to form. Here's how:

Steps for Curling Hair with Styling Cream

The process involves sectioning your hair and scrunching it after applying the cream. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Start at the Back: Begin applying the curl cream at the back of your head. This helps ensure even distribution and allows you to work systematically towards the front.
Work in Sections: Divide your hair into manageable sections. This allows for better application and more defined curls. Use clips to keep sections separate.
Apply a Small Amount: Take a small amount of curl cream for each section. Avoid over-applying, as this can lead to product buildup and weighed-down curls.
- Example: Start with a dime-sized amount for each section and add more as needed.
Evenly Distribute: Make sure the curl cream is evenly spread throughout each section, from root to tip. You can use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb for this.
Scrunch Gently: Once the cream is distributed, gently scrunch each section of your hair towards your scalp. This will encourage the formation of curls.
- Tip: Cup your hair in your hands and gently squeeze upwards to encourage curl formation.
Leave to Air-Dry or Diffuse: Allow your hair to air-dry or use a diffuser attachment on your hairdryer to dry your hair without disturbing the curls.
- Note: Avoid touching your hair too much while it is drying, as this can cause frizz.

Following these steps ensures that you get defined and bouncy curls:

Starting at the Back: Working from the back forward helps prevent missing spots and ensures a consistent look.
Sectioning: Breaking your hair into sections ensures that the product is evenly distributed and helps in the creation of defined curls.
Small Amounts: Using small amounts of curl cream at a time prevents product buildup, which can weigh down curls and make them look greasy or stiff.
Scrunching: Scrunching helps to define and shape the natural curl pattern of your hair.
Air-Drying or Diffusing: Either option is less likely to cause frizz and keeps the curls intact.

Step	Description	Why It Matters
Start at the back	Begin applying curl cream from the back of your head and work forward.	Ensures even product distribution.
Work in sections	Divide your hair into small, manageable sections.	Allows for even application and better curl definition.
Apply small amounts	Use a dime-sized amount per section, adjusting as needed.	Prevents buildup and ensures curls are not weighed down.
Distribute evenly	Spread the cream throughout each section from root to tip.	Ensures consistent coverage and curl definition throughout each section.
Scrunch gently	Gently scrunch your hair upwards towards your scalp.	Encourages and defines the curl pattern.
Air-dry or diffuse	Allow your hair to air dry or use a diffuser on a hairdryer to dry gently.	Minimizes frizz and preserves curl shape, allowing for natural-looking defined curls.

By following these steps, you can effectively use styling cream to achieve defined, beautiful curls.