Given the number of rollers, tongs, and stylers on the market designed to curl hair, one would think getting long-lasting waves would be easy. Alas, many of us still struggle to make a curl hang in there for more than a few minutes. The good news is there are usually some very simple reasons why your curls are dropping or falling out completely, and almost all of them are easily fixable. Here are five reasons your curls might not be lasting.
1. You didn't change the state of your hair. The best way to make a curl stay in hair that is not naturally curly is to change the state of the hair as you curl; this means you either go from wet to dry or from hot to cold. A wet set is more gentle and will always last the longest as the hair dries into shape. Warning: Don't use tongs or heated tools on wet hair.
2. You didn't use any product. When you're trying to get your hair to do something it doesn't naturally do, you need to give it a helping hand. For hot tools, you'll need a heat protectant. Then choose a holding product that will give added oomph. If
your hair has a natural wave, a curl-enhancing mousse provides hold and staying power. But if you have straight hair, you'll need something with more impact.
3. You let it drop before it's set. One of the biggest mistakes we make when trying to create a lasting curl is to use a tool like a curling iron. These are great for ease of use and will give a nice temporary curl, but those curls will drop very quickly. You can still use your heated tools for a longer-lasting curl, just add in one extra step:
Clip each coil to your head right after you curl it, letting it sit on the head until it's cooled completely.
4. You take your hot rollers out too soon. Hot rollers are great for retro waves and styles that require lots of body, but most tutorials tell you to leave them in for only 10 or 20 minutes. This is fine if you're using them for volume or to smooth hair to prep for an updo, but if you want curls that last through a night of dancing, then you need to let those hot rollers cool completely – which in our experience can take up to a couple of hours for thick or long hair.
5. Your cut is weighing you down. If you have particularly thick or long hair, you'll probably struggle to get a DIY curl to stay in. The longer your hair is, the heavier it is and the harder it'll be to get a uniform curl to stay. You have a few options to fix this: First, ask your stylist to cut lots of layers – especially around your face – to reduce weight and give the hair some bounce. If you can't bear to face the scissors, try twisting wet hair into a bun (or two buns for very thick hair) and sleeping on it. Leave this in for as long as possible – overnight is best. When you pull out the band, your hair will sit in bouncy, full curls
2. You didn't use any product. When you're trying to get your hair to do something it doesn't naturally do, you need to give it a helping hand. For hot tools, you'll need a heat protectant. Then choose a holding product that will give added oomph. If
your hair has a natural wave, a curl-enhancing mousse provides hold and staying power. But if you have straight hair, you'll need something with more impact.3. You let it drop before it's set. One of the biggest mistakes we make when trying to create a lasting curl is to use a tool like a curling iron. These are great for ease of use and will give a nice temporary curl, but those curls will drop very quickly. You can still use your heated tools for a longer-lasting curl, just add in one extra step:
Clip each coil to your head right after you curl it, letting it sit on the head until it's cooled completely.4. You take your hot rollers out too soon. Hot rollers are great for retro waves and styles that require lots of body, but most tutorials tell you to leave them in for only 10 or 20 minutes. This is fine if you're using them for volume or to smooth hair to prep for an updo, but if you want curls that last through a night of dancing, then you need to let those hot rollers cool completely – which in our experience can take up to a couple of hours for thick or long hair.
5. Your cut is weighing you down. If you have particularly thick or long hair, you'll probably struggle to get a DIY curl to stay in. The longer your hair is, the heavier it is and the harder it'll be to get a uniform curl to stay. You have a few options to fix this: First, ask your stylist to cut lots of layers – especially around your face – to reduce weight and give the hair some bounce. If you can't bear to face the scissors, try twisting wet hair into a bun (or two buns for very thick hair) and sleeping on it. Leave this in for as long as possible – overnight is best. When you pull out the band, your hair will sit in bouncy, full curls
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