Hollywood Curl: How-to

There's no doubt that the Hollywood curl is coming back in a big way on red carpets around the world. Steering clear of the uptight, intricate up-dos of yonder year, the retro Hollywood curl is glamorous, feminine and easier to achieve than you think.

There are a variety of ways that you can create beautiful curls, yet for the Hollywood curl in particular you will most likely be using heat through a curling iron or heated rollers. Any time you apply heat to your hair, be it through straightening, curling or blow drying, it is important to protect it with a thermal protection spray. The De Lorenzo Elements 'Extinguish' Spray (RRP $23.95) is a thermal protectant that has conditioning properties and also offers your hair UV protection.

The directions for how to best curl your hair are also dependent on the texture and thickness of your hair. Yet through following these handy tips, everyone should be able to recreate this glamorous look.

Step One:

Wash your hair using Instant Accentu8 Volumising Shampoo (RRP $23.95) to create volume and bounce in your hair. It is best to avoid using conditioner as this weighs down your hair and makes it more difficult for the curls to stay in place. 

Step Two:

Distribute the Elements 'Motion' Medium-Hold Texture Mousse (RRP $19.95) through your towel-dried hair. Motion is a rich non-tacky mousse that delivers firm, flexible hold to the hair.

Step Three:

Spray the De Lorenzo Elements 'Extinguish' Spray (RRP $23.95) throughout your hair to protect your hair from heat damage. Then blow dry your hair until it is completely dry.

Step Four:

Part your hair deep to one side, play around to see which side works best for you. If you're using hot rollers, simply set them in your hair and let them cool. If you're using a curling iron, separate your hair into square sections and curl medium sized sections in the same direction. For the Hollywood-curl it is typically best to use a 1-inch barrelled curling iron.

Step Five:

Once you've curled your whole head, spray lightly with the Elements 'Vapour Mist' Medium-Hold Hairspray (RRP $17.95)

Step Six:

Brush through your hair. This may seem odd after all the work you've put in to make these beautiful curls - but trust us! This should create one long luscious curl. If you find the curls separating at the bottom back brush underneath the hair and this should keep them in place.

You should now have the perfect Hollywood curl, for extra hold you can use flat clips to define the curls more before you spray it with the Elements 'Granite' Extra-Hold Spray (RRP $17.95)

Happy Curling Ladies!