Some might cry out, “why in the world would you want to do that to your straight Asian hair?!” Simple. Most people want what they don’t have. Agree?

Well, I’ve tried perm and I’m never and I repeat, NEVER going to go that route again. EVER. I feel so strongly about it, huh? Traumatic experience, I tell you. Zigzag curls! Good thing I was just in third grade. I let the hair grow out of it and simply chopped the remaining evidence of the horrific state. Never had my hair curled until I stumbled upon an old set of curling irons that my mum brought home from the US. It was my first time to curl my hair on my own. I thoroughly had fun styling it! (Probably because I knew it wasn’t permanent.)

Here are some tips that may help you, beauties, out as you go about styling your locks with a curling iron:

1. Make sure you blow dry your hair completely.
2. Twist portions of your hair from ends to root into tight curls around the barrel.
3. Clamp down and hold for around 20 seconds then release.
4. Style or shape your hair with mousse or gel by lightly smoothing that portion then letting it fall naturally.
5. Apply hair wax for definition.

Don’t laugh but here’s a photo of my first try. See me pouting.

It’s the best photo of the curls I could find! Not bad considering it’s my first try but I realise that I need to curl it up to the roots but, sheesh, twas taxing. And I got blisters as proof of my efforts. Such a n00b, huh?

Anyway, if you do get around to trying out the tips, do snap a photo and share! I’ll definitely try harder. Much harder.

Beauty Bento Tip: Don’t brush or comb your hair, use your fingers if you must but in moderation.

Post from: eBeautyDaily