Curling the hair with a curling iron is time-consuming and damages the hair, because hot curling irons act on its structure. But you can avoid this and save time at the same time by learning how to curl your hair with toilet paper. According to this method, you need to wrap the curls with toilet paper and leave it overnight, and in the morning you will get beautifully curled curls. First you need to prepare all the necessary materials, and then follow the step-by-step instructions of this simple and time-tested method.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Preparing the Necessary Materials
Step 1. Take a roll of toilet paper
You will need a standard roll of toilet paper, preferably thick and sturdy enough. It is much easier to curl and tie your hair with heavy, durable paper, as it is not so easy to rip or tear.
You can also use paper towels or tissues if you don't have toilet paper on hand. Cut them into thin strips the width of a roll of toilet paper. This will make it easier to curl and tie your hair with the material of your choice
Step 2. Keep a comb handy
You should also keep a long-handled comb on hand to be able to separate your hair into strands. Matching strands will make it easier to curl and wrap your hair with toilet paper.
If you don't have a long-handled comb, separate the strands with chopsticks or the pointed end of a paintbrush. Try not to injure yourself or scratch your scalp with these items
Step 3. Prepare a spray bottle of water
Have a spray bottle ready to hand so you can wet your hair before curling it with toilet paper. On damp, but not too wet hair, curled curls will retain their shape longer.
You do not need a spray bottle if you decide to curl your hair right after you have dried it a little, because in this case it will be damp, but not wet. It is only needed if the hair is dry at the time of curling and needs to be moisturized
Step 4. Prepare hairspray
Also, try to keep a bottle of nail polish handy so you can apply it as soon as you wrap your hair in toilet paper. This will help you lock in your curls and create a great look for one or more days.
It is advisable to find a hairspray with a strong hold. Try applying it to just one section of your hair to start with, as it can test if your hair is brittle or greasy when it dries
Part 2 of 2: Curling your hair
Step 1. Tear the toilet paper into strips
First, unroll three square pieces of toilet paper and tear them off the roll. Tear off as many strips of toilet paper as possible, three lengths each, because you need to curl all over your head. You can also peel off the strips as you curl so that there is enough toilet paper for all your curls.
If you are using paper towels, tear off 2-4 equal strips about 5 centimeters wide. After that, repeat the process several times until you have a whole pile of scraps, but you can also tear off the stripes as you curl your hair so that there is enough for all the curls
Step 2. Fold the toilet paper in half
Fold the resulting strips of paper in half along the long side. This will create regular-sized curls, help secure the toilet paper to your hair and prevent accidental tearing while curling.
If you want to get the most voluminous curls, you need to fold the strips in half along the length, and then repeat in the same way again. This will make the curls thick, and the curls will be large
Step 3. Take a section of hair
It is best to collect most of the hair and leave only the bottom layer, and pin the rest of the curls to the side, which will allow you to focus on one section at a time. Then take a comb or chopstick and separate a section of hair 2.5-5 centimeters thick.
- If you have thick hair, it is enough to separate the 2, 5 centimeters thick strands so that the toilet paper adheres better to them.
- Separate the strand and spray it with water from a spray bottle. It is only necessary to slightly moisturize the hair for better fixation of frizzy curls.
Step 4. Wrap your hair on toilet paper
Starting at the very ends, place a strip of toilet paper over your hair and slowly wrap a lock of hair around it. Continue wrapping toilet paper around the strands until you reach the roots of your hair.
If you only want to curl the bottom of your hair, stop wrapping paper around the strands towards the middle of their length. If your goal is full-length curls, then wrap the strands with toilet paper to the very roots
Step 5. Gently tie the ends of the toilet paper strips, not tightening too tightly, but at the same time fixing them tightly
Tie the ends of the toilet paper strips into a knot to keep your hair from falling apart. Take a strip of toilet paper by both ends and make a loop or a loose knot. Be careful not to tighten the ends of the paper too tight, or they will come off.
Tie another knot if the paper is long enough, but don't make it too tight anyway. Curled strands should hang freely, but not fall apart
Step 6. Do the same with the remaining strands of hair
Repeat all steps with the remaining 2, 5-5 centimeters of hair, tying them with toilet paper and tying knots. Remember to tie the strips of paper in a knot, being careful not to tighten them too tightly, but at the same time fix them securely.
Let your hair down and wrap another strand around the strand if any of the strips of paper break or rip during the fixing process. Try not to tighten too much, or the paper will tear again
Step 7. Leave the toilet paper on your hair overnight
Go to bed with paper in your hair to keep the curled strands in shape. It is advisable to sleep on your back so that the strands of hair on the sides of the head do not come loose. You can try lying on your side, while carefully removing the curls wrapped in toilet paper from your face.
If you are in a rush, you can use a hair dryer to lock in your curls. It is advisable to blow-dry your hair for 10–20 minutes, gradually treating the curls over the entire head to firmly fix the curl
Step 8. In the morning, remove the toilet paper by gently undoing or tearing the knots with a few gentle strokes, then apply hairspray
This will create large curls that you can gently separate with your fingers. Try to touch the curls as little as possible, otherwise they will quickly dislocate.