If it’s too late, and you already washed your hair, you can still use this method. Just rough dry your hair with a blow dryer or let it completely air dry before you curl it.

Dry shampoo. This is great to use if your hair looks a little oily at the roots. Sprinkle it around your roots, wait a minute, then comb it from the roots to the tips. Curl-enhancing cream. [3] X Expert Source Brianna BowlingHair Stylist Expert Interview. 25 February 2022. Use a dime or quarter-sized amount (depending on the length of your hair) and comb in it from the roots to the tips to distribute the product evenly. Gel or pomade. If you don’t have curl-enhancing cream, hair gel or pomade will work. Don’t use so much your hair gets weighed down; you want just enough to lightly coat your hair.

Avoid using firm-hold hairspray, since it’s designed to keep your hair locked in place. It could result in a stiff, crispy look.

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If you don’t have curl cream, you can use gel or mousse instead. Don’t add too much product to your hair, since you could end up weighing it down. Too much product will cause the curls to fall out instead of staying in place.

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Unpin one curl to test and see if they’re dry. If the curl is still wet inside, pin it back up and wait few more hours, then try again.