I have a client with super curly hair, tight tight curls.  She wants me to do an updo and she wants the big loose curls....help!

Should I flat iron her hair first, then curl it? or should i just go straight to a curling iron? Velcro rollers?  or should i smooth it with a blow dryer and then curl it? I did it once befor an another client and smoothed it out with a flat iron, then curled it, but it didnt hold well. So i'm lost.

Use 1 1/2, or 2 inch barrel iron, smooth it from roots to ends using a heat guarding polish, and a mild styling spray. You can roll the ends tighter for a little more kick. Don't straighten it straighter then your desired result then try to get the curl back in. Finger brush and place it. Sometimes leaving the hair fuller, less smooth at the root in the back helps create a fuller base to attach any pins to. Keep the perimeters smooth though.

A spray shine product is great to smooth random curls down after placing them, covers up dulling hairspray effects as well.

Have fun... let your creative juices flow.

AMirage