How to stretch curly hair.

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Nov 28, 2014

Kat K.

So I have very curly hair and the shrinkage is real. I love my curls, but I'm trying to find a way to make the curls at the back of my head longer so it touches my shoulders more. I've tried curling the back to for curls that aren't as tight, but then they become straight as the day goes on. I've also tried twisting it, twist outs, braids, flexi rods, blow drying them so the heat makes them longer. If you ladies have any other suggestions or maybe a different way to try the above techniques please let me know. Here's a clear picture of my hair (I'm kinda shrugging in the pic which is why my curls look longer).

Nov 28, 2014

Kat K.

Oh and I've also tried twisting my hair in buns and that failed.

Nov 28, 2014

Jasmine S.

I learned to stretch the hair at the roots and then place bobby pins where they can't be seen :)

Nov 28, 2014

Isabel M.

Some ideas 😊 I know you've tried a few , but have you tried banding? That works really well! I agree with Jasmine, use bobby pins too!

Nov 28, 2014

Isabel M.

Also you could try French braiding, and cornrowing! As well as flat twisting, and curl formers are apparently good for curls and stretching them!

Nov 29, 2014

Dev G.

My hair was curly like yours, I braided it to the side each night before bed and after showers.