Sarah Jessica Wild Natural Curls
The signature, highly voluminous, and often wild curl pattern popularized by Sarah Jessica Parker in her iconic role as Carrie Bradshaw in the late 1990s. This look celebrates natural hair texture, emphasizing high volume, length, and defined spirals. It stands as a pinnacle of 90s natural hair trends, favoring bounce and movement over sleek perfection. This style works best on medium to long naturally curly or coily hair.
| Hair Type | Curly |
| Categories | |
| Occasion | Everyday |
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Styling Time | 15 minutes |
| Drying Time | 90 minutes |
| Total Time | 115 minutes |
| Hair Length | Long |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Popularity | 94/100 |
| Tags | voluminouscurlynatural-texture |
Instructions
- 1
After washing, detangle hair with a wide-tooth comb while still saturated with conditioner. Rinse gently, leaving a bit of conditioner in the hair.
- 2
Apply leave-in conditioner and then a generous amount of strong-hold gel or foam, ensuring product is distributed from root to tip. Use a scrunching motion to encourage curl formation.
- 3
Gently scrunch the hair with a micro-fiber towel or t-shirt to remove excess water and product. Do not rub.
- 4
Optional: Use a diffuser on a low-heat setting, or allow the hair to air dry completely. For air drying, avoid touching the hair while it is drying to prevent frizz.
- 5
Once the hair is 100% dry, break the "cast" (the slightly crunchy texture from the gel) by gently scrunching the hair at the ends and the roots. Flip your head upside down and give it a good shake for maximum, wild volume.
- 6
Use your fingers to lightly separate the curls, but do not brush. The goal is voluminous, slightly messy texture.
Styling Tips
Never skimp on the strong-hold gel; it’s essential for fighting gravity and maintaining the high volume all day.
To refresh on day two or three, use a spray bottle with a mix of water and leave-in conditioner to re-dampen and then scrunch for reactivation.
Ask your stylist for a long, layered cut, which is essential for creating the cascading, balanced volume.
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