SOCK CURL MISTAKES UR MAKING which is why ur sock curls turn out dookie 😫🧦 #sockcurls #hairtips, by alena on YouTube. 1 min 3 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 3 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes plus overnight
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with dry hair or hair that is only slightly damp. Damp hair sets better, but wet hair will still be wet in the morning and the curls will drop.
Comb out all knots and part your hair into sections about 2 to 3 cm wide. Clip the sections you are not working on out of the way.
Take a clean cotton sock and place the toe end at the tips of one hair section. Roll the hair around the sock, working upward toward your scalp.
Keep the hair smooth as you roll so it lies flat. Stop about 2 to 3 cm from your scalp and tie the ends of the sock together to hold the roll.
Repeat around your whole head, keeping every section the same size. Smaller sections give tighter curls and larger ones give loose waves.
Sleep on the socks or leave them in for 6 to 8 hours. A silk pillowcase or scarf over them helps stop frizz.
Untie each sock and unroll it slowly downward. Never pull the sock straight off, as this stretches and flattens the curl.
Shake your head gently and separate the curls with your fingers. Do not brush them, because brushing turns curls into frizz.
Finish with a light mist of hairspray or a tiny drop of serum on your fingertips. Too much product weighs the curls down.
Tips and common mistakes
Wrapping too tight pulls the hair at the root and leaves dents, so keep the tie loose enough to be comfortable.
Always use clean socks, since oil and product buildup on an old sock will make your hair greasy.
If your curls fall flat by lunchtime, wrap slightly damp hair and use a light hold spray before unwrapping.
Avoid wrapping hair that is soaking wet, as it will not dry overnight and the shape will not set.
Questions
How long do sock curls last?
Most people get a full day, and often a second day if they sleep with the curls loose in a silk scarf. Humid weather and heavy products make them drop faster.
Can you do sock curls on short hair?
Yes, as long as the hair is long enough to wrap around a sock at least once. Use smaller sections and shorter ankle socks for chin-length hair.
Do sock curls work on straight hair?
Yes. Straight hair holds the shape well, especially if you wrap it while it is slightly damp and leave the socks in overnight.
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