Styling Tips for Curly or Coily Hair
Whether your hair is 3a or 4C, curly and coily hairstyles just got easier. FlexStyle works on all hair types, from loose curls to tight spirals. Simply attach your preferred styling tool to the wand and follow our tips to ensure you have your best hair day, every day.
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3 Top Tips for Curly / Coily Hair:
Curly hair can require extra attention when it comes to choosing the right products and honing a styling routine. Remember all curls are unique, so above all else it’s important to find a drying and styling routine that works for you.
- Prep naturally curly or coily hair by first lengthening it using the Paddle Brush. Or consider only touching up any natural curls or frizzy areas that need attention.
- Apply curly hair products to wet hair before getting started to help define your curls and cut down on frizz.
- For long-lasting results, use high heat for 10 seconds then press Cool Shot for 10 seconds until hair is completely dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
-Prep your hair for curling by adding lightweight curl creating products such as a curl creating serum, curl mousse, or a texture spray made for your hair type.
-Make sure your hair is slightly damp (80-90% dry) before curling
-Make sure you are using the unit at high heat and high flow.
-Make sure you keep your hair on the barrel using high heat, high airflow for 10 seconds.
-Before removing your hair from the barrel, hold Cool Shot for 10 seconds.
-Repeat high heat/high airflow for 10 seconds and cool shot for 10 seconds until hair is completely dry.
-Before running fingers through the curl, allow the curl to cool completely
-Use a setting or holding spray after you create each curl
Try holding a smaller section of hair if your hair is having difficulty wrapping around the barrel.
If you find that you get frizz when using the Paddle Brush, decrease the air flow. If you still get some frizz, finish at the end of styling by brushing down the outside of the hair and pulling hair through the boar bristles. Finish also with Cool Shot to relax the cuticle. Try using hair products made for your hair type that help to reduce frizz before and after styling.
Attach this styler to dry and style in fewer steps. Our Styling-Concentrator is rotatable, enabling airflow to always be in line with your round brush. Use the airpath for a quick, all-over dry then finish with a round brush for smoothing, shaping, and bending.
Attach this styler to the dryer and use on all hair types to dry, smooth, defrizz, and add volume—all at the same time. Smoothing bristles enable grabbing, smoothing, and shining, while detangling bristles enable combing and detangling.
If your hair is naturally curly or coily, Shark’s Curl-Defining Diffuser is your new best friend.
Mix up your hairstyle by swapping curls for a smooth blow dry all over, or just for a face-framing fringe.
This hot brush attachment features two types of bristles to straighten your hair and add shine while combing and detangling.
STYLE iQ
Drying and styling curly hair is super-simple with Shark STYLE iQ – simply attach an Intelligent Styler and the hairdryer automatically adjusts the heat and airflow levels for perfect results.
Drying your hair with a diffuser evenly circulates air from root to tip, for fast drying and ultimate root lift. The Shark STYLE iQ adjustable diffuser features a deep bowl for maximum coverage and extendable prongs which easily reach roots, ideal for longer or thicker hair, while keeping heat away from your scalp if you have shorter or finer hair.
- The brush rotates for easier styling, simply press the 360° button. Use in horizontal mode to brush through lengths and ends, or rotate to vertical mode to easily reach the back of your head.
- To add volume to your roots or shape a fringe, scoop the brush upwards underneath the roots. Set your style with a shot of cool air.
- Retract the adjustable prongs for shorter, finer hair, and to direct less heat onto the scalp, or slide the lever to extend prongs for longer, thicker hair, or to reach and lift roots.
- Start with towel-dried, detangled hair for best results. Switch between Low temp and Cool Shot to keep the integrity of your curls.
- AirWave uses air power to shape your hair into a gentle wave and dry it in place, so there’s no heat damage. Simply place damp hair into the cup section-by-section and hold upwards for 20 seconds.
- If your hair is naturally curly, try smoothing and drying with the Style Brush first. Finish with a spritz of hairspray.
- Short on time? No problem. Retract the nozzle to quickly and gently dry hair all-over with a wider airpath.
- If you have time to refine your style, simply slide the lever to extend the nozzle. The narrower airpath is perfect for smoothing, shaping and bending hair – use a round brush as you dry to control your style.
Looking for the best way to dry and style curly hair with STYLE iQ?
Whether you have long or short hair, try our step by step routine for defined curls:
Every step of your haircare routine is important in the journey to soft, frizz-free, manageable curls – starting with the way you wash your hair.
Show wet hair a little love by applying a hydrating or styling product before you dry your locks. This helps to condition curls whilst making them more manageable.
Drying your hair with a diffuser ensures air is evenly circulated from root to tip, for fast drying and ultimate root lift.
The Shark STYLE iQ Hair Dryer includes an adjustable diffuser with a deep bowl for maximum coverage and extendable prongs which easily reach roots, ideal for longer or thicker hair, while keeping heat away from your scalp if you have shorter or finer hair. Perfect for bouncy, defined curls.
What’s more, this intuitive, ionic Shark hair dryer automatically adjusts the heat and airflow when you attach a styler, so there’s no need to guess which settings to use – and best of all, no heat damage.
However you prefer to wear your curls, there’s a wealth of hair styling products out there to choose from.
Hair reacts to the elements. the summer months, the heat and sun can dry out curly hair, so it may be worth adding a deep conditioner to your routine. When there is humidity in the air, hair may absorb this moisture which affect the structure and can lead to frizz. By pre-empting the weather, you can mix up your routine to care for and protect your perfectly styled hair all year long.
The most important step of all is to feel as good as you look. Everyday life is busy and doesn’t always leave a lot of time for reflection, but if you can take a little time with your curl care routine, it can become a mindful moment to notice and appreciate your natural or permed curls – after all, they’re as unique as you are.