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    What is a setting spray for hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    Setting spray is a lightweight spray that's designed to help wet-set styles like rollers or pin curls stay. Apply it before styling and let it air dry. It will hold a shape without drying hard.
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    Can you curl thick hair?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    If you have natural curls, you can still use a curling iron to refine or reshape them. In fact, curly hair will hold a set better than straight hair.
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    How do you make your hair naturally curly?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can't change your hair's natural texture intentionally. However, some people's hair changes during major hormonal shifts such as puberty and pregnancy.
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    How do you make your own hair spray?
    Laura Martin
    Licensed Cosmetologist
    Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.
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    You can make hairspray from water, sugar, and alcohol. You boil the sugar and water, then stir in alcohol.
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    How can I make heatless waves without using hair spray or rollers?
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    What I always do is put my hair down, then mix water and salt into a spray bottle and spritz my hair, then braid it and sleep overnight with the braid in. In the morning, undo the braid. Don't brush it out.
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    What if I washed my hair the day before?
    Community Answer
    Then the oils would not build up, and you would have to use a thickening spray or hairspray.
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    What if I have to brush my hair after creating heatless waves in my hair?
    Community Answer
    Don't use a brush to smooth your hair. Comb your hair with a your fingers or a wide tooth comb, which are gentler and won't pull out the waves.
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