Curls with short hair: methods and hairstyles

Curls are always trendy and will probably never go out of fashion. Whether cool curls, soft beach waves or curly ringlets, curly hair is always a real eye-catcher. If you are not blessed with natural curls or want to enhance your own weak waves, you can easily transform your own hair into a pretty mane of curls.

It all depends on the right tools and techniques . If you have short hair, you might be wondering: How do I get curls in short hair?

Don't worry, it's possible to curl short hair too and it looks magical! We'll show you the best tricks and ways to make curling your hair a success.

How to make curls with short hair - 2 methods with heat

When curling short hair, you are faced with the problem that there is simply not enough “hair material” to wind or twist.

However, with the right technique and the right tools, you can still make short hair look more beautiful with curls . Depending on the tool, small or large curls are possible in short hair. This way, you can create many great looks! We'll show you different options here.

Method 1: Using a straightener

If you still have the good old straightening iron in your cupboard, you can consider yourself lucky. Even if the name doesn't suggest it, you can create great curls with a straightening iron .

1. Before you treat your hair with heat, you should first protect it with a heat protection spray . This will help your hair to withstand the procedure much better. How about one of our favorites, the wonderful CURLSMITH Miracle Shield Spray ?
   
   
2. In order to work well, it is recommended that you first pin the hair into different sections using hair clips. This will make it much easier to reach the individual sections with the straightener.
   
   
3. Then take a strand of hair and clamp it into the straightener . With a twisting motion , wind the strand up and pull it through the straightener - voilá, your first curl is ready.
   
   
4. Another way to create curls with a flat iron is to twist the hair into strands and then place these twisted sections into the flat iron. This creates a wilder curly look. The thickness of the twisted strands of hair also determines the size of the curls.
   
   
5. It looks best if you alternate the direction of the curls . So twist one curl forward and the next backward. This gives a very natural look.
   
   
6. Once you have curled all the strands, let your hair cool down before adding the finishing touches to your curls.
   
   
7. Use your fingers to shape the curls and then fix them with hairspray . This will ensure that your new curls keep their shape for as long as possible.

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Method 2: Using a curling iron

A curling iron is a universal tool and is of course ideal for turning your mane into a head of curls. Even curling short hair is no problem with a curling iron. We will explain to you here how to do this so that your dream of curls can come true even with short hair.

1. Just like a straightening iron, a curling iron also works with heat. Using a good heat protection spray is therefore essential. A real all-rounder when it comes to protection is the African Citrus Superfruit Detangling Mist from Flora & Curl .
   
   
2. The easiest way is to pin your hair into sections . This way you can work better with the curling iron and have a good view of everything.
   
   
3. Now take a section of hair and place the curling iron as high up on the hairline as possible. Then carefully wrap the section around the iron. Be careful not to burn your fingers or wear thin heat-protective gloves to be on the safe side.
   
   
4. The strand needs to be held around the curling iron for around 5 seconds , but this always depends on the device. It's better to start with a shorter time and a lower heat setting and work your way up slowly.
   
   
5. Continue like this until all the strands are curled. At the end, when the hair has cooled down, you can shake the hair upside down and gently run your fingers through the roots to give it even more volume.
   
   
6. A hairspray or gently kneading in a curling mousse gives the curls additional hold and definition. We highly recommend the fruity, delicious Natural Styling Mousse from Suncoat .

2 methods for curls without heat: How to do it

For those who absolutely do not want to use a curling iron or straightener on their precious hair, there are a few tricks to get curls on short hair without heat. We present a few options here.

Method 1: Using a mousse

If you don't like using a curling iron for short hair or if you want to get quick curls in short hair, you can also try a simple method using a mousse or curling foam .

Attention! Unfortunately, this method does not work for naturally straight hair, but only if your hair already has a slight wave or curly texture .

1. This method works best on freshly washed, damp hair. You can also use a spray bottle with a fine mist and moisten your hair with it beforehand. A really great spray bottle that is perfect for curls is the spray bottle from Rainbow Curls .
   
   
2. Now distribute a handful of the foam into the ends and lengths of your hair and knead it with the palms of your hands towards the hairline. This works very well upside down.
   
   
3. Afterwards, you can carefully dry your hair with a diffuser . This will help to maintain the bounce of the curls.

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Method 2: Braid your hair into a bun, braids or buns

Another temporary and heat-free method to add curls to short hair without a curling iron is to braid, twist or roll it .

1. To do this, take strands of hair that are preferably slightly damp and wrap them into a bun or a scrunchie.
   
   
2. Secure the whole thing with clips, hairpins or hair ties . If you want waves instead of curls, you can also braid short hair, provided it is long enough.
   
   
3. Now you just need a little patience. If you don't use heat, your hair simply needs more time to take on the curls. A practical solution is to simply curl your hair in the evening before going to bed. The strands will then automatically take on the new shape overnight - without any heat.
   
   
4. The next morning, you can unwrap the strands. Then shake out your hair or use your fingers to shape the new waves or curls.
   
   
5. A little Bounce Curl | Alcohol-free hairspray will ensure that the new hairstyle lasts as long as possible. However, keep in mind that curls and waves that were created without heat will naturally straighten out again after a few hours, depending on the hair type.

They are still a great thing for a night out, a beautiful summer day or a special event!

5 stylish hairstyles for curls with short hair

There is often a belief that hairstyles for curly hair that are short offer very few options for styling the hair or that there are generally not many different short hairstyles for curly hair. But that is not the case!

Short hairstyles with natural curls are very trendy . We would like to show you how versatile a haircut for short curls can be and introduce you to some of our favorite hairstyles for curly hair.

The Curly Bob Hairstyle

An absolute classic among curly hairstyles for chin- to shoulder-length hair is the curly bob . It doesn't require much effort to style, but always looks chic and the slightly layered cut means the curls fall casually and frame the face harmoniously.

The curly bob gives even fine curls extra volume and gives the curls a lot of bounce. This curly hairstyle looks great when you wear the bob with a deep side parting.

The Asymmetrical Bob

The classic bob can be perfectly spiced up with an asymmetrical version , especially for curls. To do this, the bob is cut diagonally. The most common method is to cut the bob shorter at the neck than the front section.

This creates a very nice volume distribution in curly hair. The longer bangs are also perfect for round faces and are also long enough to be pinned back for a different look, for example with clips or barrettes.

The Curly Pixie

It doesn't always have to be a short bob with curls! Another perfect hairstyle for short natural curls is the curly pixie . This cheeky short haircut enchants with its heavily layered top hair, which gives the curls a lot of vitality and volume.

A plus is that the curly pixie looks good on every face shape and styling requires very little effort. A perfect summer hairstyle!

The Undercut Pixie

This version of the Curly Pixie goes one step further and has the sides and neck area shaved very short . The top hair and bangs can be left a little longer with this cool Pixie version.

Especially with curls, the look appears particularly striking and wild, but depending on the styling, the pixie short haircut can also be feminine and elegant.

The Shag Cut

Greetings from the wild 70s! What was unthinkable in terms of style some time ago is now celebrating a brilliant comeback. The shag cut is cool and retro at the same time.

For all curly-haired people who like to show their rock and wild side, the mullet look with short hair at the front and long hair at the back is a great option to make your own curls a superstar.

Conclusion

Whether playful and dreamy or cool and wild - short hair can be worn in many different ways with curls and looks completely different depending on the outfit and styling.

You definitely don't always have to have a long lion's mane to look good with curls. With the right hair care and styling technique, even short-haired people can enjoy unimagined curling options that will perfectly showcase your curls for any occasion.

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