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I’ve put together a quick video on how I style my shoulder-length hair. If you’ve seen my previous posts, there isn’t much that’s changed. I still rely on the Cloud Nine curling wand because it creates the kind of curls I want—ones that easily turn into waves—and there’s no troublesome clamp to deal with. I’ve never really liked curling tongs with clamps.
I choose to curl rather than just wave my hair. If I only wave it, it tends to become almost straight by the end of the day, though it does have better texture and volume. Curling, on the other hand, gives me full, sexy waves for at least a day or two, and then I get a couple more days of great texture. With enough dry shampoo and by avoiding touching my roots, I can stretch one curling session out to four days!
It’s not too difficult, though I do get tired arms from holding the wand up—proof of how untoned my arms are. I always intended to strengthen my arms to be able to do pull-ups like Sarah Connor in The Terminator, but that goal fell by the wayside.
After curling, I make sure to divide my hair into small sections because larger ones don’t hold the curl as well. I then spray my roots with Living Proof Dry Volume Spray and finish with Elnett hairspray. The Dry Volume Spray works wonders, giving my hair lots of volume without making it crunchy or sticky. It’s quickly becoming my go-to product. Elnett is great for keeping the waves in place; it brushes out easily if needed but can also be layered over a few days for a nice, textured look.
If you have questions, feel free to ask in the comments. In case you’re curious, my hair is a blunt-cut bob, all one length at shoulder level, with no layers.