a more in depth tutorial on how i do my overnight blowout rods!!! 🤩🤌🏼, by vanilla swirl on YouTube. 1 min 5 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 5 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes to set, then overni
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with hair that is fully dry or just barely damp. Wet hair will not dry inside the rods overnight and can leave a musty smell by morning.
Comb through to remove all tangles. Smooth a small amount of setting mousse or lotion from mid-lengths to ends so the curls hold their shape.
Part your hair into sections about 1 to 2 inches wide, starting at the front and working back. Clip the rest out of the way.
Take one section and wrap the ends around the rod, then spiral the hair upward toward your scalp. Keep the hair flat and even as you wind.
Stop winding about an inch from the roots so the rod sits away from your head. Bend both ends of the rod inward to lock the hair in place.
Repeat on every section, working around the head. Use smaller rods for tighter curls and larger rods for loose blowout waves.
Cover your hair with a silk scarf or bonnet, or sleep on a satin pillowcase. This stops the rods shifting and cuts down on frizz.
In the morning, unbend each rod and let the hair unroll on its own. Do not pull the rod out, as this drags the curl straight.
Shake your head gently and separate the curls with your fingers. Add a light oil or serum to the ends if they look dry.
Tips and common mistakes
Never wrap the rods tight against your scalp, since it pulls while you sleep and can leave dents.
Skip the brush in the morning. Brushing turns soft curls into frizz, so use your fingers only.
If your hair holds curl badly, set it slightly damp and use a stronger setting lotion.
Test one rod on a small section first to check how tight your curls come out.
Questions
How many rods do I need?
Most people use 8 to 14 rods, depending on hair length and thickness. Thicker hair needs more, smaller sections.
Can I sleep in them comfortably?
Yes, the bendy foam or plastic rods are made for sleeping. Place them so no bent end digs into your head, and a silk bonnet helps.
How long do the curls last?
Usually one to three days, depending on your hair type. Loosely pile the curls under a bonnet at night to keep them.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
