Curling Wand Tutorial For My Go To Curls

Sharing my go to hair products plus a more detailed curling wand tutorial for my go to curls! 

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photos by amanda moss // back seat photography // location: ballantyne resort 

robe // c/o shampoo // c/o conditioner // c/o blowout balm // c/o cc cream // c/o oil // c/o dry shampoo // c/o topcoat shine spray

A couple of months ago I shared a brief how to for my go to curls. Since the post was a big hit and my curls are still one of the most asked about topics, I decided a more detailed post was necessary. One to give y’all a better view into how I actually curl my hair and two, to introduce you to some of the new items I’ve added to my day to day hair routine.

Since being introduced to Alterna Hair Care myself in December, I have become a BIG time fan. Previous to using the brand, I really was not into using products on my hair. I would use a little dry shampoo here and there but that was about it. Mainly because everything weighed my hair down or made it look greasy. Alterna Hair Care has truly changed all of that though. 

Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

I now use product every single day and have noticed the biggest change in my hair. I now receive comments on how healthy and shiny my hair is. That never happened before! For some reason, I have really dry hair and that’s always been very noticeable. I tried several different products but had no luck. Again they either weighed down my hair or made it look super greasy and dirty. BUT I have found the solution. A combination of two Alterna Hair Care products, cc cream & Kendi oilI use the Kendi oil every single day and the cc cream every time I wash my hair. 

After showering I first use the cc cream and then follow that by rubbing some of the Kendi oil on the ends of my hair. I also rub the Kendi oil on the ends of my hair in between washings. These two products have helped increase the shine of my hair and also keep it looking healthy! If you were to ever purchase any new hair products or try a product in hopes of it seriously changing your hair, these two would be it. I seriously could rave about them ALL day long. 

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Prior to the cc cream and Kendi oil, I wash and condition my hair with this shampoo and conditioner. If I am going to blow dry my hair I use this blowout balm to protect and smooth my hair, giving it a sleeker look. Aka bye-bye frizz! 

Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

If I haven’t just washed my hair and it’s a day or two past a washing, I’ll add some dry shampoo. Side note: I try to wash my hair only two to three times a week. Dry shampoo is one really helpful in between washings but also great for adding a little extra volume. Who doesn’t love more volume?! I typically just do a couple of pumps. You only need a little. 

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Then it is time for some curling! I use a curling wand as I have found that provides me with the shape of curls I love and lasts the longest. By lasting the longest, I mean I can curl my hair at 8am in the morning and still have curls at lunch the next day. So for me, that’s a total win. 

I typically like to have lots of curls! Making my hair full of body and shape. Therefore I start by dividing the top half of my hair from the bottom. I secure the top half with a clip and start curling the bottom portion. Since I do like lots of curls, each section I curl is only about 1-2 inches wide. 

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Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

Once the bottom portion is complete, I’ll divide the top half at my part. My part is on the left side with majority of my hair falling to the right side. Therefore I start with my left side, clipping the right side up. I’ll do two to three curls on this half of my head and move to the right side. Here I typically do four to five curls, saving the one to two around my face until last. 

Once complete I’ll ad some topcoat shine spray. An essential last step for a reflective shine. Who doesn’t want beautifully shiny hair with vibrant color?  

Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

Curling Wand Tutorial, Alterna Hair Care, Daily Hair Routine, Alterna Hair Care Product Review, Hair Tutorial

robe // c/o shampoo // c/o conditioner // c/o blowout balm // c/o cc cream // c/o oil // c/o dry shampoo // c/o topcoat shine spray

And there you have it, my go to products + curling wand process for achieving my go to curls. I hope you found this tutorial to be helpful and also found some new products to try out. If you give some of these products a try or currently use them, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Comment below or email me at [email protected]

Also, let me know if y’all would like to see more beauty posts like this! Happy Friday and happy almost weekend! Hope each of you has a fabulous one! 

Thank you to Alterna Hair Care for sponsoring this post. All views and opinions are of course my own! 

60 Comments

  1. erica watts wrote:

    Perfect timing, def using this for a bridal shower this weekend! Need the shine spray everyday!

    Posted 3.31.17
    • Oh yay! Have fun at the Bridal Shower. And YES the shine spray is life!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 3.31.17
  2. Morgan wrote:

    Can’t live without that 10-in-1 CC cream!! Alterna is the best!

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

    Posted 3.31.17
  3. Sarah Moody wrote:

    I love your perfect curls! I will have to try these products

    Posted 3.31.17
  4. Niki Smith wrote:

    Your hair is gorgeous!! I could definitely use some new hair products too!

    Posted 3.31.17
    • Thanks SO much!! These are truly some of the absolute best I have tried.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 3.31.17
  5. Vaishali wrote:

    I love the way you have done curls. Perfect. Have fun weekend.
    Vaishali
    http://www.vivaciouswish.com

    Posted 3.31.17
  6. Stephanie wrote:

    Your hair looks so pretty in those curls, and the products sound amazing! I’ve been looking for some help taming my crazy hair when I try to curl it. I wonder if these would be safe on my extensions as well!

    Stephanie // SheSawStyle.com

    Posted 3.31.17
    • Thank you!! Their products are truly amazing. I highly recommend! I don’t have extensions so I couldn’t comment on that but I am sure that is listed on their site or the bottles.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 3.31.17
  7. Anna English wrote:

    Such a great tutorial, your hair always looks amazing!

    Posted 3.31.17
  8. Julien wrote:

    Love your post! Your hair is amazing!!

    Xx, Julien
    http://www.itsjulien.com

    Posted 3.31.17
  9. Kimberly wrote:

    I just recently converted to Alterna – their volumizing line makes my hair look so thick & full! Love it!!

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

    Posted 3.31.17
  10. roxy wrote:

    This seems so easy! Thanks for spelling out all the steps, this was so helpful!!

    Posted 3.31.17
    • It really is! Of course gal. I appreciate your taking the time to read it!

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 4.2.17
  11. Mariam wrote:

    Such a great tutorial!! Thanks for sharing!

    Posted 3.31.17
  12. These products look quite intriguing, and I’d love to try Alterna. Your hair looks absolutely fabulous too, such a babe! xx Adaleta Avdic

    Posted 4.1.17
  13. Heidi wrote:

    You have such beautiful hair! I definitely need to try this treatment oil!

    Heidi || Wishes & Reality

    Posted 4.1.17
    • Aw thank you gal! I really appreciate it. The oil is my obsession haha.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 4.2.17
  14. megan wrote:

    you have the best hair! i love the caviar products!
    xox- megan
    http://www.pipmegan.com

    Posted 4.1.17
  15. Megan wrote:

    Love a good curl tutorial! xo ~ Megan

    Posted 4.2.17
  16. Jenn wrote:

    Your curls look great! I love those products

    Posted 4.2.17
  17. leah wrote:

    These products sound amazing! you look gorgeous!

    xx Leah / http://www.eatpraywearlove.com

    Posted 4.2.17
  18. Amanda John wrote:

    I’ve been wanting to try out more of Alterna’s products since trying and loving the conditioner last month! Good to know they won’t weight down my curls.

    xo Amanda John
    XO Strawberry Chic

    Posted 4.2.17
  19. Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! I never use products before curling my hair but after seeing how yours shine I might have to start!

    Posted 4.2.17
    • Aw thank you so much gal! You’ll definitely notice a different with Alterna’s products.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 4.2.17
  20. Victoria wrote:

    i love caviar hair products!! i love their volumizing spray and use it every day!

    xoxo
    Victoria
    http://www.agallonofglitter.com

    Posted 4.2.17
  21. Jessica wrote:

    These products sound amazing! I have always wanted to using a curling iron but every time I try I end up burning myself…
    xo Jessica
    http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

    Posted 4.2.17
    • They really are incredible. I use to burn myself all the time as well. With this one I finally got it right haha.

      xo Laura Leigh

      Posted 4.2.17
  22. Alex wrote:

    You have the prettiest hair! I may need to try out this product.

    Posted 4.2.17
  23. jcrewismyfavstore wrote:

    I LOVE your hair!!!!

    Posted 4.2.17
  24. Kaitlin wrote:

    Thanks for sharing! You look beautiful!

    http://www.vanitycapital.com/style-blog/2016/12/5/folsom

    Posted 4.2.17
  25. Elena Michelle wrote:

    love this tutorial! need to look into some of these products to use with my curling wand!

    xoxo, Elena Michelle
    http://www.anewyorkloveaffair.com

    Posted 4.2.17
  26. Jenna wrote:

    Such a great wand!!

    Posted 4.2.17
  27. Rachel wrote:

    Alterna is one of my fave too! And your hair looks perfect!

    http://www.lovefromrachel.com

    Posted 4.3.17
  28. Lindsay wrote:

    I’m going to have to give these products a try because your hair looks amazing!

    Posted 4.3.17
  29. You look gorgeous!

    Posted 4.3.17
  30. Amy M Loochtan wrote:

    The end result is perfection!
    Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

    Posted 4.4.17

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