Curlformers Instructions
BRING ON THE CURLS!
Shampoo and condition hair and towel dry. If you wish, apply a mousse or styling product evenly through your hair to give extra hold to your curls.
Next, you may find it easier to section your hair and use clips to keep it out of the way until you are ready to apply Curlformers to that section.
Make sure you have put together the two parts of the Styling Hook and then, holding the handle, feed the Curlformer on to the Styling Hook.
- It is important that you check out the demo video to see how to do this!
Starting at the nape of the neck, and with the rest of your hair clipped out of the way, take a small section of hair approximately half an inch or 2 cms wide. Give it a quarter turn twist, and holding the handle higher than the hook, slip the twisted section into the hook. You may find it easier to ask your mum or a friend to help you!
Using your thumb and index finger, squeeze open slightly the end of the Curlformer closest to the scalp, enabling you to draw the hook back through the Curlformer.
- The demo video shows you clearly how to do this!
Apply all the Curlformers in this fashion, working your way from the back of the head through the sides and top to the front.
When complete, dry the hair for 30 minutes with a hairdryer (longer if you are using the Long & Extra Wide Curlformers and taking bigger sections of hair). Ideally, leave the Curlformers in for as long as possible for longer-lasting curls – you can even sleep with them!
To remove the Curlformers, use your thumb and index finger to squeeze open the end closest to the scalp. At the same time, use your free hand to unfurl the Curlformer and then gently remove from the hair. You won’t disturb the curl.
The curl will spring back into place. You can either brush your fingers through your hair for a soft, tousled, textured look or leave for perfect party curls.
Apply your favourite hairspray for longer-lasting hold and shine.
Apply a serum or even a conditioner to define your curls and add glossy shine!
Pretty cool product. I have kinky curly hair and have always wished to get bigger and bouncy curls without spending alot of money at the hairdresser. This is the first time I have seen it but I am really excited about purchasing this product and the hairstyles I can achieve with it! Thanks!
Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to get in touch. Do let us know how you get on and be sure to watch the step-by-step demo video first! We also recommend that you apply your Curlformers to freshly washed/damp hair – as this usually makes application easier. We look forward to hearing from you again soon and do email us your before and after photos too.
with best wishes
Sara and the Curlformers team
I love these! I put them in my daughter’s hair before bed and in the morning she has the most beautiful bouncy curls. She is a competetive dancer and the early morning performances are going to get a lot less “early”. This sleepy mum says, “THANK YOU!”
Hi there! Thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your little girl’s curls. We’re delighted that you’re so happy with the results AND that they mean you can get a little more much needed sleep. We hope that having the most beautiful bouncy curls will help to build her confidence even more! Good luck with the competitions.
Sara and all at Curlformers
Hi Suzi
Thanks for your email and I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had a problem with your Styling Hook. Please can you let me have your address so that we can send another one to you.
with best wishes
Sara
Curlformers
Do you have any other options for extra long hair? I’d like extra long- extra wide…
Hi Jessa
For extra long hair you could do a couple of things. The first is to apply the Extra Long and Wide a few inches away from your roots so that you just have curls around the bottom half of your hair, or you could try applying two Curlformers to each hair section. If you hair is REALLY long, you might need two Extra Long and Wide Curlformers, or you might need and Extra Long and Wide plus a Long and Wide. If you want a big, loose curl then we would suggest you apply two of the Long and Extra Wide Curlformers to each hair section.
I hope that helps?!
Thanks for your interest.
I bought the curlformers and am really excited about using them. Need to know should I apply permanent wave lotion before I put the curlformers in or after. If after, how should I apply the wave lotion?
Hi,
When I try to apply my curlformer to my hair it feels like my hair is snagging or catching on the hook. It is almost like there is a burr in the hook. How can I smooth it out? Thank you for your reply!
I just got curlformers today. I’m very excited about them! I have naturally wavy/curly hair that is very thick and doesnt look good with many styles but curlformers make my hair look amazing! I love them! They are the best hair product I have ever purchased!
Hi Crystal
Are you applying the Curlformers to damp hair and have you watched the demo videos (including Alicia’s bridal video) on our blog? How thick is your hair? If it’s very thick you might want to apply a little serum to your damp hair to help smooth the process? Look forward to hearing further from you. Sara
Hi Linda
We only recommend that professional stylists perm with Curlformers – however, perm lotion should be applied after you’ve put the Curlformers in your hair – as you would when using perm rods! There are some guidelines on the FAQ section of the curlformers website, which should help also.
Hello Suzi
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I’ll email you separately about the problem with your hook.
How many curlformers do I need to purchase? Will the 8 that come in a package be sufficient…? or should I get 2 packages? How long (in inches) are the actual curlformers for short and long hair?
I was wondering if you could tell me when curlformers will be available in Australia? I really want to try them as do some of my friends.
Thanks
Hi Kristin
I am really sorry to hear about your experience. Did you apply them to damp hair? This is really important.
Sara
Hi Rachael
Delighted to hear that you want to try Curlformers. You can buy them online in US$dollars/pounds sterling. Does that help you at all?
with best wishes
Hi!
Thanks for your email and we’re sorry to hear that you have not yet received your order. We’ll look into this for you and get back to you over the next 24 hours.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
with best wishes
Sara
Curlformers
Hi Lucia
Thanks for your email and sorry to hear that your curls didn’t look completely gorgeous, especially as you had slept in them! It may be to do with the size of Curlformer you tried – but without seeing a picture, it’s hard to tell? If you can send one please do and we’ll see if that gives us any ideas. It also sounds as though you need some additional help with the right products to help you create soft, shiny more defined curls. Maybe a mousse isn’t so good on Type 4 curls and I would suggest the best place to ask about this would be http://www.naturallycurly.com – are you familiar with their site? It contains some great hints and tips and if you can send a photo we’ll also see if we can advise further.
Thanks for taking the time to get in touch.
with best wishes
Curlformers
so i have heard many great things about curlformers. but as all products do, i’m sure there may be flaws. is there any thing i should know before i purchase them? are they really worth the money?
Thank You,
Amanda
I have just purchased a “starter” package of 6 extra long and wide curliforms. I am wondering how long I should leave them in? I have very thick, straight hair. I cannot tell if my hair is dry and have taken them out too early each time. I am currently only using them on half of the crown. Thanks for any advice.
Hi Amanda, we have tried to cover the main Top Tips in our FAQ section of the website so please do not hesitate to check out that page. We strongly suggest that you watch the demo video before applying Curlformers for the first time- it will give you the visual tips you need to apply Curlformers successfully and snag-free. There are other videos/tutorials in the Blog and on other forums which you will also find featured in our different blog posts which you may want to watch. Finally, there is a fantastic and brand new tutorial made by NaturalChica on Youtube, who just loves them. We know that they are definitely worth the money as you will use Curlformers again and again for all types of occasions – including just to wake up on a Monday morning with a head full of Curls just to feel good!
Hope this helps!
Hi Cindy, there are a few things which may help you out. First of all, you may be putting too much hair in one Curlformer. You mention that your hair is thick, which means using smaller sections of hair is necessary for the hair to dry properly. If you want to avoid using a hair dryer completely then small sections of hair is essential. Otherwise you may want to start off the drying process by using a hair dryer on medium heat on the roots and the Curlformers themselves. If you are sleeping in them, you can quickly use a hairdryer when you wake up and then we can suggest that you wait a further 10 mins just to let your hair cool down and set into the curl completely (this is stage is not necessary for all hair types). Otherwise you can use a hairdryer on medium setting for 20-35 minutes, depending on how much water your hair retains, and again waiting a further 10 minutes for your hair sections to cool down and set in the curl. Finally, Curlformers also work really well on damp hair (rather than wet)- so this may be the answer for you; you may want to use a setting lotion for this technique. I hope this helps!
Im a educator at the Hanover, Pa campus. I seen the curlformers in Michigan and thought they were the coolest. I brought my 2 sets into the school for other educators to use and they students. They love them! The Sallys beauty store in Hanover Pa should be selling alot of them by now. Thanks for a wonderful product. HINT You may want to contact Empire Education Group in Pottsville Pa about putting them in the schools and having a demo done. We have 100 schools throughout the United States. Thanks again.
Dennis Rishel, Educator Cosmetology
I absolutely lovee curlformers! I’m in high school and i haven’t gone back to school yet but i can’t wait to show off my curls!
Hi Mallory! Thanks for writing in about your great results- sounds like you are going to wow your friends with your fabulous curls!
Hi, I’m looking for a slightly more casual loose curl and was wondering how to achieve a look like in picture number 5 on this page. Was that look achieved by brushing out the curls in picture number 4 or by using wider Curlformers?
Thanks.
Hi. I have a daughter with very thick frizzy hair. Can we use the curlformers to make larger and less “puffy” hair
Hi Hellen,
Yes, we would suggest that Curlformers are ideal. They will straighten the hair texture as well as form the curl on the section of hair, effectively adding definition to your Daughters hair.
Have fun!
Hello Abi,
The Curlformers used in these photos are the Extra Long & Wide. The look in picture number 4 is achieved directly when the Curlformers have been taken out of the hair. The tightness of the curl will depend to some extent on the type of hair and the styling product used but generally the curl will be the width of the Curlformer shown. If you are looking for a wider curl then you should go for the Extra Wide & Long Curlformers. Don’t forget, if your hair is too long for the Long length, you can apply the Curlformer further down the section of hair. The Curlformer will not slip on the section of hair and you will have a gorgeous curl starting further from the root.
Have fun with your Curlformers!