Healthy Highlighted Curls

by Michelle
(Milan, Michigan, USA)

Subtle highlights are gorgeous on curly hair, they show off the loops and spirals. Having them done professionally is recommended, especially if your hair has been colored or permed.

Here's how to get my hair style. My hair was cut in long layers to frame my face with a side part. Find a good moisturizing shampoo and conditioner for curly hair. I like the John Frieda line especially well. Comb through the still-wet hair with a wide tooth comb and work in a generous dollop of mousse. I like V05 Curvaceaous Curls.
Divide the hair into sections and finger-curl it in 1" sections. Once you've got a shape you like, scrunch the hair and blow dry with a diffuser. Try blow drying it with your head down to get more volume. Finish with Chi hairspray.

To revitalize the curls the next day, spray with John Frieda Beach Blonde Spray or Bumble and Bumble Curl spray. The important part is that it's a salt water spray, that will add texture to limp curls.

Curly hair can be a lot of work, but it's versatile and lots of fun. Rock your curls, girl!