Start with dry or slightly damp hair; avoid soaking wet hair
Divide hair into small sections
Apply curl-defining product (curl cream, gel, or mousse) to each section
Use the “scrunch” method to encourage curl formation
Twirl small sections around your finger or a curling wand for tighter curls
For ringlets, wrap sections around a finger and hold briefly before releasing
For looser waves, use larger sections and gentle finger twisting
Clamp and release hair with a diffuser (optional) to reduce frizz
Let hair air-dry or use low heat until fully dry
Avoid brushing once curls form; use fingers or a wide-tooth comb if needed
After drying, separate curls gently with fingers for volume and shape
Finish with a light anti-frizz serum or hair oil on the ends only
For drawing curly hair: sketch the overall head shape first
Block in the hair mass with big, curved shapes around the hairline
Add curl “clumps” as rounded, overlapping U-shapes or C-shapes
Vary curl size and spacing to keep it natural
Indicate direction with flowing arcs following the hair’s flow
Add highlights with lighter strokes following the curl curves
Add shadows with darker strokes between curl clumps
Use a consistent stroke direction for each curl cluster
Keep edges softer where curls overlap and sharper where hair silhouette needs definition
Erase construction lines lightly to clean the silhouette
Add flyaways sparingly with short, curved lines at the perimeter