Your Go-To Guide for Curl Styling Methods
EXPLORE THE TECHNIQUES
Ready to define your curls like a pro? This page breaks down the most common styling techniques from scrunching and praying hands to raking, roping, finger coiling, and finger rolling. Each method includes a short explanation to help you understand how it works and who it’s best for.
Use this page to experiment, combine techniques, and figure out what gives your curls their best bounce, shape, and hold all while using your favorite Conceited Luxe products.
Tool-assisted curl clumping
Denman Brush Method
Use a Denman brush to define curls by brushing through small sections of wet, styled hair from root to tip. The brush clumps curls together and creates tension for a more uniform pattern.
✨ Tip:
Best for curly to coily textures (3A–4A) that want enhanced definition, reduced frizz, and a more polished curl look. Works especially well when paired with a curl cream and sectioning.
Frizz control & smooth definition
PRAYING HANDS
This is known as a smoothing technique. cover your hands with product & place one hand on each side of your hair near the root. Gently move your hands down the length of your hair. Your hands will be in a ‘prayer’ position. You can follow this with scrunching or raking.
✨ Tip: Best for wavy (2A–2C)and looser curl types (3A )to reduce frizz and create smooth, elongated definition.
Volume and bounce for loose curls
SCRUNCHING
The most widely used & most intuitive way to form curls. Scrunching simply means scrunching product into your hair from the tips up towards your scalp.
✨ Tip: Ideal for wavy (2A–2C) and soft curly (3A–3B) hair to enhance bounce and natural curl pattern.
Separation and light definition
RAKING
Raking means pulling your fingers through your hair as if your hands were a comb. Be sure to use a product with slip to avoid snagging any hair. This will seperate the hair into sections which you can use to create your clumps.
✨ Tip: Perfect for curly (3A–3C) hair to create definition and minimize clumping — especially if your curls need more separation.
Defined, elongated curls for thick textures
ROPING
This method involves separating your hair into sections or clumps. Take each section in your hand as if it were a rope and squeeze it to coat it with the product.
✨ Tip: Great for thick curly (3C) and coily (4A) textures that need control and long-lasting hold.
Precision curl definition
FINGER COILING
Wrap small sections/clumps of hair around your fingers in a twisting motion to enhance the curls.
✨ Tip: Best for curly to coily (3B–4B) hair that needs help with uniform curl definition or has uneven curl patterns
Tight coils & curl training
FINGER ROLLING
Wrap small sections/clumps around your fingers and roll them up towards your scalp. Imagine your fingers are a roller.
✨ Tip: Ideal for coily (4A–4C) textures to create strong, springy definition and train the curl pattern over time.