Iconic straight ends make Utah curls stand out from classic beach waves.
Recently, social media (Utah-based TikTok in particular) invented the phenomenon of Utah curls.
Francesca Cusano
What Are Utah Curls and Why Are They Called That?
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According to salon owner Nunzio Saviano, Utah curls are loose, beachy waves with straight ends.
What sets Utah curls apart are the distinctly straight ends.
Im from New Jersey and in the hair industry.
Francesca Cusano
New trends [like these] just spread like wildfire!
says stylist Francesca Cusano.
I think my first time hearing of it was through Instagram reels.
Nunzio Saviano Salon
Youll need to use a curling iron, so dont skip out on heat protectant spray.
Apply to product to freshly washed, damp hair before blowdrying.
for initially tighter curls whereas Saviano likes a 1.25 curling iron for this style.
Whichever diameter you choose, the technique will be as follows.
Saviano says not to use a brush for a more natural look.
To keep the end result light and effortless, you dont need any heavy products.
Use a texture spray to finish and hold the curls.
Its OK if the curls drop more throughout the next few days.
