How To Set Hair 14 Steps With Pictures

Don’t forget to consider the length and weight of your hair when choosing your rollers. Long and thick hair will naturally result in looser curls than short, fine hair. The ideal type of rollers will also vary based on how you plan to set the curls. For example, Velcro rollers will be easier to set using a hair dryer, but if you plan to sleep in the rollers, you’ll be more comfortable with sponge or bendy rollers.

If you want to use leave-in conditioner, now is the time to apply it. Comb through wet hair so there are no tangles.

Pin sections down with long hair clips.

Repeat with the next roller section, duplicating what you did with the first. You may find it easier to roll your hair uniformly around the roller if you wrap the ends in end papers. This can be especially helpful for short hair. If you wish, you can use larger rollers for the top sections, then gradually move down in size as you get toward the bottom of the head. This will create looser waves on top, and tighter curls toward the bottom. For a more uniform look, use rollers of the same size all over. Trying to roll a section of hair that’s too large may prevent curls from forming.

If you want curls that don’t fall uniformly, roll the hair in various directions. If you roll some sections of hair forward and some sections of hair backward, your curls that look more natural. [3] X Research source

Move from the top of this side section to the bottom of it (at the ear area). If you are using multiple sizes of rollers, begin to use gradually smaller rollers at the bottom of this section of hair, ending with the smallest you use. If you want an outward flip at the bottom of your hairstyle, roll the bottom curlers in an upward direction. [5] X Research source Go to the other side section and repeat.

If you are using multiple roller sizes, make sure you use smaller rollers as you near the neckline for all of these sections.

The longer and thicker your hair is, the longer it will take to dry completely. If sleeping on your rollers, don’t remove them until morning. Be sure and test 1 roller before removing the rest.

You can also use a pick or simply run your fingers through the curls to separate them and add some volume.