If you only seem to be able to lock down loose, bouncy curls or waves that last after an hour or so in the salon, you're not alone. The demand for quick and easy curl tutorials is high.
It doesn't matter if your hair is super fine or long and strong, there's a curl video tutorial out there for everyone. And there's even a heat-free technique (courtesy of TikTok) for those who'd prefer not to go down the heat styling route.
How to give long hair beachy waves
Readers with long hair should watch this first tutorial. It shows how to get soft, beachy waves at home.
Tips provided here include using a curling wand to curl the hair both towards your face and away from it so that the waves don't end up looking too 'done'.
One of the key styling products used in this video? The cult classic L'OrealHairspray by Elnett, £2.60.
How to get loose curls
For shoulder-length hair, this tutorial offers advice on achieving big, round, bouncy curls.
The secret in this video is not keeping your hair wrapped around the tong for too long. A few seconds is enough to achieve a soft wave.
How to curl short hair
Starting with heat protectant and a Tangle Teezer, £12, this tutorial uses a 1.5-inch curling iron to create perfect curls for those with shorter hair.
To nail this technique you have to curl the hair in small sections outwards away from the face, focusing the heat on the ends.
How to achieve curls without using any heat on your hair
If you're an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably already seen this viral hair hack that creates loose curls using a dressing gown belt and zero heat.
The heat-free alternative to curling your hair has gone viral, and for good reason too. All you need is a dressing gown belt, some hair ties and you're good to go. The technique involves sectioning your hair into two plaiting each section around the dressing gown belt.
After sleeping with your hair in the plaits, remove the belt and brush out your bouncy curls.