Long Layers

Towel dry hair. Use a round brush and blow dry sections of the hair, lifting at the roots and then pulling hair down near the ends. Use a large-barreled curling iron on individual sections of hair, starting at the root and twisting hair around the curling iron. Hold for a few seconds, then release. Repeat until all hair is curled. Gently comb through the curls with your fingers to release the tight curls into gentle waves. Finish the look with gel or hairspray for extra hold.

Towel dry hair. Apply a detangler if needed. Using a medium heat setting, blow dry the hair. Using your fingers or a flat brush, lift at the roots to create volume, then brush the rest of the hair flat. Tame flyaways with a gel or hairspray.

Towel dry hair. Add a curl taming cream specifically for curly hair. Let hair air dry, or use a blow dryer and diffuser while scrunching hair for added definition.