I love curling my hair. LOVE IT. In fact, it’s my preferred hairstyle for almost every ocassion. But if you ever feel like curling your hair only gives you one look, I’m here to disagree. There are so many different looks you can get when using different barrels and techniques! I’m going to be sharing my favorite hair curling tips and tricks over the following weeks, but today’s post is all about big, glamorous waves. This look is perfect for casual looks and special occasions alike!
For the smoothest of waves, I definitely recommend starting with blow-dried hair. I always use a large round brush like this one to get smooth strands with volume.
My favorite curling wand is the T3 Whirl Interchangeable Wand because you only need one tool, and it comes with several barrels that all create different looks. For these big, glamorous curls, I’m using the 1.5″ barrel!
To start I separate into sections. I prefer doing four separate sections. The first is right above the ear. I pick about a 1-2 inch section of hair. For this look I did not alternate directions. I curled every section back away from my face.
My hair holds curl pretty well, but this next tip is crucial for well-set curls. After releasing the curl from the wand, hold the curl up and wait until the hair has cooled before letting it go.
After curling all of the layers, make sure that the curls have completely set. I typically wait a couple extra minutes before touching them. Here’s a look at what the un-touched curls look like.
Next, run your fingers through. If you want to even looser curls, you can run a brush through them, but I prefer the look of finger-tousled ones.
Lastly, set with hairspray. My favorite is this one.
Want to get the look?
Top | Interchangeable wand c/o T3 | Hairbrush | Hairspray
These waves are gorgeous, Lauren!
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I hope you are having a great week so far!
Amber
I’ve heard so many good things about that curling iron but I’ve never wanted to splurge on it! I just might have to in the near future cause it looks like it creates some amazing curls! Plus the gold and white design of it is sooo cute!
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Abigail
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You hair looks amazing! These waves are perfect. I definitely need to try this!
I’ve been trying to find the perfect curler for my hair, and this looks gorgeous. I’m totally going to try this soon 🙂
Lyka Chiang
LOVE these waves! So classy and glamours but can be worn with any casual outfit!
xx,
Stesha
Your curls are looking good, girl!!!! xoxo
Your hair looks great! I love how this curler looks, too!
Love that T3 wand! It makes such perfect waves. <3
Your oversized waves are so glam!! I’ve been trying to get this kind of look for ages and had no idea what kind of barrel size to use 🙂
Rachel xxx
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Your hair looks gorgeous and I love that top!
xx Kelly
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Your hair looks so fabulous!
District of Chic
Omg your hair looks amaaaazing!!! I wish I had long enough hair to make such amazing curls. Looks like a great tool!
Absolutely love your big glam waves, and your hair always looks so on point and adorable in your photos. Glad I have a tutorial for this now, since I always do love your hair 🙂 xx Adaleta Avdic
I LOVE T3 products and your waves look fabulous!
It’s kind of hilarious but also affirming – I use the SAME round brush and the SAME wand and the SAME barrel and the SAME hairspray. I think maybe we are long lost sisters? Oh and I have that top in black. I basically nodded at the computer while reading this post, haha!
Your hair is SO gorgeous! Even though we have the same routine, I love reading about what other ladies do!
–Roxanne
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I swear I am so hair challenged. I may try this though! My teenager has a great wand with several attachments, and this seems easy. The tip about not letting the curl “drop” until its cool is great too!
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