How Loverly Grey Curls & Straightens Her Short Hair

I am so excited to bring you an updated hair tutorial of my weekly routine for my hair and how I blow dry & curl my short hair!  I will be sharing all of my go-to hair care products and tools below!

Hair Drying Routine

I typically wash my hair twice a week. On the first day, I usually blow dry it and wear it straight. To begin my hair drying routine, I apply my favorite leave-in conditioner to my damp hair from the roots to the ends. Then, I section my hair into four parts using my favorite hair clips.

Next, I use my new go-to tool, the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer! A powerful hair dryer is key to achieving this look and this dryer has transformed my hair routine. Not only does it dry my hair faster, minimizing heat damage, but it also significantly reduces frizz – and who doesn’t want smoother, more manageable hair?

For the bottom two sections, I use a paddle brush, ensuring I pull the hair all the way through to remove all the water. For the top two sections, I use a round brush to add volume. On the last section, I use the round brush and pull in the opposite direction of my part to add extra volume.

HOW TO CURL SHORT HAIR WITH A FLAT IRON

When I curl my hair, it’s usually on the second day when it has more texture, allowing the curls to hold better. Before curling, I take a shower and keep my hair dry by putting it in a bun with a headband and scrunchie. After the shower, I blow dry any moisture that might have gotten in using my round brush to restore volume.

Next, I spray my go-to dry shampoo all over and under each layer, letting it sit to absorb. Then, I section my hair into three parts, securing each with my favorite clips. I use a flat iron to curl my hair and have been using this one for years and still love it! Before curling, I spray each section with heat protectant to protect my hair from heat damage!

When I’m ready to begin curling my hair, I start with the bottom layers and then move to the sides. Remember, the smaller the hair section you curl, the tighter the curl will be. Initially, the curls will be tight but will relax into waves. I begin curling by twisting the flat iron away from my face , avoiding curling the ends to leave them straight. If any ends are curled, I touch them up with the flat iron for that perfect beach wave look. After curling each section, I immediately pin it back with clips to set the curls. Starting from the back, I move forward on each side. Once done, I tousle my hair and pin back the second side. After doing my makeup, I remove the clips, loosely run my fingers through my hair, and add texture spray.

It usually takes me about 6-7 minutes to curl my entire head. For a beach wave style, I often achieve this look by the third day. Thanks to my favorite silk pillowcase, I don’t usually need to touch up the curls on the third day unless they’re very flat. A little dry shampoo is all I need to refresh the look.

LOVERLY GREY’S HAIR CUT + COLOR

I always get a blunt style bob cut with no layers. Lately, we’ve been doing partial highlights. My natural color is a dirty blonde, so we like to brighten it up a bit, especially in the summer! I go every six weeks to keep the length and color up.