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ANNCR: Would you like to loosen and elongate your natural curl for a more controlled, finished
look? Be curly™ makes it easy.
Allen Ruiz is here to walk you through it step by step.
Give your style a great start with be curly™ shampoo and conditioner.
Apply be curly™ style-prep to damp hair.
And follow with be curly™ curl controller.
Diffuse hair dry or, if it's a beautiful day, air dry outside for a little extra protection
against frizz. Divide your hair into manageable sections,
clipping each out of the way as you go. Top section, side sections and lower sections.
Unclip your lowest section and braid with a light touch to create a loose flat braid
for a longer, natural looking finished curl. Secure with an elastic.
Repeat until all lower sections are braided. Unclip your top section and divide it into
two. And braid. Spread braids out using a smooth controlled
tension. This is not about perfection - it's about
creating a loose, natural looking curl shape. Starting with the bottom sections, heat the
Starting with the bottom sections, heat the
braids using your blow dryer using a downward motion that travels from scalp to ends.
Save the top sections for last. Allow braids to cool completely before moving
to the next step. When braids are completely cool to the touch,
unravel them. Start with the lower back sections and work
your way to the top, Comb through the curls with your fingers using
a bit of downward focused tension. Don't be afraid to add a little of extra tug,
it will help loosen the curl. Fingerstyle until you get the look you want,
but don't go overboard - overworking hair can add frizz.
Finish your look and hold your style with be curly™ curl enhancing hairspray.
And here is our finished look: loosened and elongated curls in a more controlled looking
style. With be curly™ and Aveda.