Curly High Puff
The curly high puff is the quickest polished style for coils and tight curls. The secret is lifting in stages instead of forcing every strand into one tight elastic, so the puff stays full and your edges stay comfortable.
- Smoothing
- 2 min
- Gathering
- 1 min
- Shaping
- 2 min
How to do it
- 01
Wake up the perimeter
Mist only the hairline and nape, then smooth a fingertip of gel over those areas. Keep the center dry so the puff retains volume.
- 02
Lift from the back
Tilt forward and use both hands to guide the hair upward. Do not rake through the curls or brush the loose ends.
- 03
Slide on the band
Place a wide stretchy band around the hairline and slowly push it toward the crown, stopping before the scalp feels tight.
- 04
Anchor gently
Cross the band once or wrap a satin scrunchie around the base. You should be able to slide two fingers underneath.
- 05
Pick and place
Separate the outer curls with your fingertips and arrange them into a rounded shape. Finger-coil only the pieces that need definition.
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