Ashley Gessler SHD {Sweaty Horse Designs}: When I feel a little kinky...

Some mornings I wake up and I just feel kinky...

What's a girl to do?

Here's an easy way to FORCE your hair to curl if it has a little natural wave but really doesn't curl on its own... but it doesn't like to go straight either... how irritating.

You'll need: Curling Cream, Gel, Mousse, Flexible Hairspray, and Tresemme Curl Locking Spray.

I use Curly Sexy Hair: Curling Creme, Garnier: Curl Shaping Spray, Tresemme: Flawless Curls Mousse, Dove: Extra Hold Hairspray (It claims to condition while you style. I don't know if this is true or not, but it certainly doesn't make my hair feel stiff and yucky!), and Tresemme: Curl Locking Spray.

Most any brands will do. Use what works best for your hair.

The only one I strongly recommend sticking with is the Tresemme: Curl Locking Spray. I've tried what seems like an infinite number of other brands and none of them work quite as well. They either frizz my hair, or they get gummy and tacky feeling, or they generally don't smell good.

If it doesn't smell good, why waste your money?

Cream- roots to tips.

Gel- tips only.

Mousse- roots only.

1. Don't brush your hair after getting out of the shower!

2. Pull your hair down from under your towel and just lightly run your fingers through it.

3. Flip your head upside down and scrunch.

4. Spray Tresemme: Curl Locking Spray to one small section of your hair. Start with the ends since they will dry first. (The alcohol in the spray helps your hair dry faster so it will hold the shape you're forming with your fingers.)

5. Immediately squeeze the freshly sprayed section of hair with your hand and dry with your hair dryer (on HIGH heat and LOW speed) while supporting with your hand.

6. Repeat in small sections until all your hair is dry.

7. Once all your hair is dry, lightly mist with your flexible hairspray and continue to scrunch!

You're ready to style and go!

TIPS:

+Once a section of hair is dry, don't spray with the Curl Locking Spray. It will cause the hair to frizz.

+Remember to constantly move your hair by flipping your head from side to side. This helps prevent your hair from getting too stiff as it dries.

+Don't spray your entire head with the Curl Locking Spray! It will cause your hair to dry straight instead of curly! The secret is: one small section at a time.

Voila!