How To Stretch Your Curls & Avoid Shrinkage! Curly Hair Styling Tips! | BiancaReneeToday

SHRINKAGE! A curly heads arch nemesis! Shrinkage is actually a GOOD sign of healthy hair because that means your curls are very hydrated and defined BUT here are some styling tips that can help make them look and stay a little more stretched out and elongated!
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[@Resi-ro7qv]

That is the magic of having curly hair, we can have so many different styles just changing techniques and products...

[@TimeDiddy]

curly hair just has something about ittt ❤️

[@kellygoodman6167]

I concur

[@tatikay3660]

The best of the best !

[@ayuanabradford3206]

Or when u want short hair

[@anellep9144]

This has been really helpful for me in my career as a super spy. Lol Enter a room curly, style differently and come out a whole different person.

[@karellwilliams831]

It's a blessing to have curls. You can have long hair one day and short hair the other without cutting it :)

[@whathaveudone2day]

I literally was gonna comment this exact thing LMBO! Curly hair is magical 😁

[@nevaehrowe3635]

Literally how my hair was it was so long wet and then so short dry 😭

[@nadia-yx6re]

Elongation Technique 1. Rake in leave in conditioner with fingers, STRETCHING and smoothing hair downwards+outwards 2. Focus styling cream on ends to mids, in downwards/out motions. Maybe 1 scrunch to bring back some curl 3. GEL/MOUSSE for hold!! Smoothing DOWN and away from scalp 4. (Medium heat/medium speed, cool shot when hair overheats) Start diffusing roots and work your way down, not cupping or scrunching, just gliding over the hair. Move roots around for volume 5. Finish off with oil if wanted!

[@feliciarussell8731]

Perfect! Today is wash day. I will be trying these tips. I’ve never pulled my hair when diffusing, but that’s a great idea 🥰. We all know shrinkage is a sign of healthy curls, but when you’re trying to grow it out, you just want to see some progress, LOL!

[@KitsumaeJoyce]

Yaaaaas girl!! Nailed it with what you said! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@edithfisher4098]

I agree 100% You do want to see some length lol

[@aimeedaniels6895]

I'm actually here to get the shrinkage tips 👀😅 I love the shorter more defined look and I tend to get scissor happy so hopefully this helps with all of that 😂❤️

[@Frooti.loopz23]

Well, in my experience using a brush and creme conditioners makes me hair shrivel up like no other.

[@sabag3342]

Same here

[@rejesus7106]

Use a lot of water and brush with a fine teeth brush and finger coil in small sections it will shrink like never bwfore

[@lunaas1029]

Me too 😂 my hair is recovering from damage so I’m trying to see if these help make it look healthier lol

[@aimeedaniels6895]

@@lunaas1029 girl have you not seen Bianca's new reel about those heat damaged ends? Cut it offf😂♥️

[@GenaMarie]

Love this comparison! 🙌🏼💕 My curls are looser so I find that using a gel for hold actually helps to hold the curls up instead of falling limp throughout the week!

[@cheevere1157]

Same for me🙋🏻‍♀️

[@not.a.robott]

I wish shrinkage was a problem and not a goal 😂😂😂😂

[@rebeccasamuels6699]

Oh this is great! Def going to be trying it out. Practicing different wedding styles so this is helpful. Thanks Bianca!

[@EstherFromTheEther]

Bianca how’d you know I needed this😭 I swear you always post exactly what I need

[@tylerwisby]

So happy you are still making curly hair videos your hair is so long and beautiful and it’s so nice to follow and watch your hair journey 😍😍

[@crystalmasonofficial]

Thank you so much, my daughter has your hair type and your video has been the most helpful out of the hundreds I’ve watched ❤️❤️

[@brianatable6065]

I’ll take the shrinkage for that definition! I find that my defined hair lasts longer. Like I literally just take it out of my bonnet and fluff at the roots and I’m good to go for three days. Whereas when I go for length I’m already looking frizzy day 2. And I’m am not one to a refresh process😅

[@shellyg824]

I feel this! If I stretch and touch my hair while I'm diffusing, I just know it going to be frizzy the next day. When I air dry and let my hair shrink up, the curls look juicy for 3-4 days

[@sarailvazquezortiz792]

Wow wow wow. Definitely a huge difference! Thanks for share 💜

[@reginesimonee]

I’ve convinced myself you filmed this video based solely off my insta comment about shrinkage so thanks for that 😌 you’re always going to be my go-to source for inspo and instruction ❤️

[@MayaZwang]

This is so great - thank you, Bianca!

[@VanillaMadeleine]

Thank you so much for the help, Bianca!

[@embeauty9429]

I just found this channel and it’s amazing! I used to think I only had wavy hair but now I found I have beautiful curls. This has helped me learn a lot and I’m excited to learn mire

[@pennywarren2357]

I never knew the techniques for drying mattered! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@Ashley-du8hs]

I have naturally straight hair, and I still watched this twice! Great Video, thanks for sharing!

[@christine1962ful]

That was amazing! I would love to see this done on 10" kinky coily hair and see how well it works. Tfs. We have different textures but subbing as I think I can learn a few new tips etc and I love your energy!

[@Stassi_ro]

Girl thank you for this video!!! I used your tips to prevent shrinkage and my hair turned out so pretty. I’ll always diffuse “down” now.

[@hildafigueroa5703]

Thank you 😊 Bianca! I have the Twist hairline and it's awesome 👌 . You show me how to diffused my dry curly hair in another and easier form. You're awesome 👏 👍. THANK YOU SO MUCH AND HAVE A BLESS SUNDAY 🙌 🙏 😊

[@soniag2529]

Love love LOVE this type of content ❤❤❤

[@rdeloss]

WILD! Thanks for making this, Bianca! I'm going to go and buy those twist products!

[@courtneybracey2277]

Thank you for this video! I’ve done my hair both ways but swore I was doing it one way all the time and then sat back confused as to why it wasn’t as cute as I wanted. 🙃 Now I can get my curls together!

[@gigireddick3239]

Love this video....I suffer from major shrinkage!! These tips should help. Love the jumbo size affordable products big win all around!! Thanks Bianca Renee!!😊🙂🙌🏽👍🏾💗❤

[@ceciliamorales8998]

Whoa wow!! That is such a gorgeous difference

[@jaz1elise]

Love this comparison! Love the elongated side but I also like the shrunken side. Thanks for the tips!

[@rhiixo4538]

thank you so much for this😭♥🙌 literally been struggling with shrinkage for the longest time and these tips help to muchh!

[@annetteburgesswriter]

Loved this video! Just ordered Twist hair products - thanks for the help!!

[@Destiney1300]

This video is exactly what I was looking for, thank you 😊

[@shannonhollaway24]

This is super interesting and so helpful. I feel like even after almost 9 years I'm still learning about my daughters hair and texture/curl pattern. I will definitely be trying this method in the morning! Thank you. I don't have a cream product on hand to use right now but I will be getting one.

[@vivvysntos]

you have such beautiful curls omg! I have been struggling with the shrinkage for years and I’ve never thought to figure out how to fix it, usually my hair is about down to the bottom of my chest and when it’s dry it’s all the way to the top of my shoulders and now I realize that I’m constantly brushing my hair while it’s wet, thank you soo much for this video!

[@Ortiz1491]

I absolutely loved this video! Keep it up 👍

[@Amor-Fati.]

I wish I had all this info and array of product back in the 80s. I spent so many years straightening and could never embrace my curls. Now I do, a sense of freedom from the weather and constant damaging. Great to see videos like this, I like how she explains everything without boring us to death and annoying background noise.. ty ❤️

[@angelicagrills7123]

Thank you so much for the video. I am going to share this on the long hair group I belong to on Facebook for my other curlies. You are so right that shrinkage ( not a bad thing if that is the look you are going for) can be a little discouraging when you are trying to grow your hair and see the growth. My hair is actually waist length, but shrinkage brings it up to bra strap length. I am totally going to try this and maybe finally get a diffuser for the winter ( I really want to try that stretch diffusing). Thanks again♥

[@swarthysavant9267]

I really needed this video. Thanks a lot!!!

[@RoxanneCorser]

OMG THANK YOU SOOO MUCH I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR A VIDEO LIKE THIS FOR AGES

[@nicolesmith9062]

This is so helpful for styling my 13 year old’s hair. We could never figure out why her almost waist length hair went nearly to her shoulders. Thank you for this!

[@simplydavis1658]

Exactly why I’m here

[@arelis4553]

Amazing! Will try the elongation tips!

[@CurlyHijabi]

My favorite soft hold gel is the Shea moisture 100% virgin coconut oil styling gel. It’s amazing.

[@courtcrea.]

I'm shook! I've been styling my hair the wrong way this whole time. Thx for the video! Very helpful ❤️

[@smile-gg1xi]

Yes are you reading my mind? I just looked at your curls the other day and I thought wow I wish my curls were more elongated have hair to the middle of back but my shrinkage takes me shoulder length sometimes even shorter thank you for this!

[@destinysheree1991]

Wow this helped a lot. I did my first intentional curly hair routine today with trying to define my curls more and I did EVERYTHING you did on the shorter side lol… I came to KZbin to find out how to get longer loser curls and you told me everything I needed to know. Lol thank you ima try the gel next time for sure.

[@popschev3400]

Giiiiiirl !!! Why did I never heard that before, I think you just changed my life 🥰🙏 I didn’t accept my curl because of all the shrinking and was depressed no matter how long they were it never showed !!! Thank youuuuuuu 🤩

[@user-oc1ji1du1c]

I’ve been trying to figure out why I had the prettiest ringlet curls in my bangs in old pictures and it’s because I used a brush! I like my bangs to be defined and ringlet-y and my overall hair to be long and voluminous. Thank you for these tips! Trying this for my date tonight ♥️

[@ldesiree8570]

I use a combination of a denman brush and the praying hands method when I style my curls. I have thick mostly 3c medium porosity hair with a small section of 4a low porosity and 3b medium porosity section in the very back. I usually have very defined curls but I don’t get as much shrinkage since I use the praying hands method at the end to stretch them out. I almost always use a gel, otherwise my wash n go will not last. Also if I diffuse, I don’t diffuse upwards. I always diffuse along the strands and I may pull on the ends a bit.

[@carleneclark1702]

Wow 🤩! Looks good. Thanks for the info.🥰❤️

[@RachelIlous89]

🤯🤯🤯🤯 I’m mind blown !!! I’ve been doing it all wrong !! This was super helpful , thank you !

[@GlamTam]

Wow! Beautiful 😍 I needed this video because I use to love definition and clumped curls but lately I been wanting to achieve longer curls! I Will definitely be trying these techniques next wash day! 💖

[@candice44441]

Love this! I have type 3b3c curls similar to yours and I hate the shrinkage and a bunch of volume on my hair! I live in a humid climate so I prefer an elongated look. I also don’t like to use Denman brushes or brushes in general because they tend to break my fine hair. Another technique to elongate are twists outs I can maximize my wash and goes that way. Thanks for the tips!

[@SherryMarie2]

We are curl twins. My curl pattern is just like yours! Definitely trying these products and technique. 😍

[@Tathy_Pikachu]

The video I was looking for! Thank you! :D

[@redpoppy3682]

This was really helpful, thank you 🙏❤

[@micaelarosario8052]

In such a crazy world...filled with all types of unpleasant chatter...I am so happy to come here and just enjoy the love of curls! Seriously, thank you.

[@pchan1728]

Not me coming back to this video AFTER styling my curls after taking out my extensions and wash day . Loooovvvveeee the moisture from the shrinkage but at the same time, not happy about the look of how short it is. Why am I like this ?!? 😅 Going to stretch my curls and elongate it with your help and this video. So so happy to be back on the curly hair journey. I’ve been wearing protective styles for 2 years and my hair has been looooooving it. Low manipulation has helped keep my curls so healthy. I only have heat damage from the leave out from my sewin but I plan on cutting it short for bangs anyways. I am so happy to be back to this channel. Been following since the beginning of KZbin/IG days. I am so happy to be here and so happy to have seen you and your family grow ❤ Update (8 days after my original comment) I tried this method and I loved how my hair turned out so much! My hair ended up shrinking some after a few hrs, but I still loved it. Never not going to follow your tips ever again . To think that I was going to straighten it next week for a photoshoot! So happy I styled it the way that I did today because I am vowing to not go anywhere near a flat iron anytime soon

[@arielwitcher7829]

This was a super helpful video thank you!!!

[@gyrlonfilm]

Bianca. Using Twist!!! I love love the black bottles of twist and their boss bounce! Very moisturizing. Just started using the co wash you showed.

[@kellih.7275]

I’m so surprised Twist is not getting more attention.

[@biancadeleon8054]

Your hair grew so fast you look stunning😍😍😍

[@miyu1960]

Perfect!! I finally bought a diffuser and it’s wash day!!!!

[@CandyL004]

This video came just in time. Today is wash day so I'll be trying out the elongation technique.

[@TheNenaBrown]

Did it work?!

[@Daniela-2208]

Thank you so much for this! I cut my hair too short and the shrinkage is making my hair look bad. I really needed this video right now and remembered you posting this video a while ago. Thanks Bianca! Always love the videos

[@KolanaKurls]

SUPER helpful! 💛 I have fine, high porosity hair and it’s amazing how it can look like I’ve cut it simply by using a brush vs my fingers. I have 3 different curl patterns so I ALWAYS use gel on my kinkiest section (I learned early on that gel helps with elongation) And depending on what I want, it’s good to know how to get that shrunken defined look for the days when I want to wear a puff when my hair is actually too long for real puffs anymore! Downward diffusing (mind blown 🤯) Your tips are on point!

[@MillyNSanchez]

Thank you so much for this tip!!! 😘❤️ My hair is very curly and tight…your technic is definitely helpful

[@dupeekhaese7773]

Always trying to elongate my curls so this video is very helpful. 😊

[@Amanda94R]

Recently got bangs and yeaaaaa the shrinkage is real 😅 I even saved this video to refer back to later once I finally got some gel. Will be trying this out today. 🤞🏾

[@valyasbeauty3993]

Your tips are so useful!

[@sabainachannel1020]

Thanks so much this really is helpful for me and my daughters

[@msdevontrenae6274]

Wow!! Love this!!! Thank you!

[@belindamobley3806]

Thanks for those great tips

[@marianamadrigali2907]

i loved it. Sending love from brazil, I wish we had such good content creators about curly hair like you in portuguese.

[@Teannaschannel]

I want EVERY 👏🏾 SINGLE 👏🏾 PRODUCT in this video! 😍

[@Frooti.loopz23]

I'm so early yay! Also I'm glad this video exist because some parts of my hair look shorter than the rest, despite being the same length.

[@yesssanibelle]

excellent video bianca!

[@edithfisher4098]

Thank you sooo much for your video. I love being natural but the shrinkage I hate. Definitely gonna try your tips on my next wash day. I do have some of the Twist products so thats an even greater plus.

[@iamchisenga]

wow, I needed this so much!

[@Peachkins]

I love your personality thank you for the tips!

[@itismemara]

WAW... this was the best tip! I nvr took this into account :-) thx a mil

[@janellebailey107]

I put my hair in twists, but I will definitely try this when I decide to take them out.

[@tatyanna408]

The Felicia Leatherwood brush is my staple 😭. I use it a detangling brush, amazing for really thick hair. It’s the only brush that can smooth my hair at once (after I detangle it and brush my hair into a bun). 😍

[@dicasdabia608]

Amei a dica 😍😍😍

[@Bumblebee31892]

This helped me so much. When I was going through my “hair insecurities” stage I cut my hair with bangs and it came out pretty bad 😂 this helped me get it back even

[@curlsxx6986]

Really helpful tips. I had the best wash and go and it looked like your right side.

[@isas.-ruiz169]

im OBSESSED thank you sm as someone who hates having my hair short I'm glad to have a video showing I can have definition and length! love love love

[@ashleessingingsensations7294]

Me too! I'm always stretching my hair every day, and It shrinks up às soon as I leave the house. Always, and I hate it. I really hate it. I look like Rosanna Rosanna Danna from Saturday Night Live. And Chakka Khan, and Diana Ross, all in one.

[@nessafilhadorei6259]

Muito obrigada era exatamente oque eu precisava ❤️❤️❤️

[@Modemaye]

This is the first time I've done a wash and go that wasn't either super frizzy or shrunk into my skull. Thank you so much this is so helpful

[@islamabdelrazig555]

Thank you so so much that’s exactly what I needed 😘

[@ambergeraghty869]

Thankyou for this video 🥰🥰

[@melindaburnside4455]

GOOD JOB STYLED YOUR HAIR 🥰

[@Dontbuglee]

wow!!!!! I’m so.. speechless. Thank you for this you saved my life

[@alisongaitan3080]

I love this!!! Thank you

[@DK-tq4eu]

Thank you I really needed this

[@marshmellow725]

Thank you so much for this!

[@visionarysoul1149]

Great video!! Thank you

[@doortovalue]

So helpful sis thank you ♥️

[@stephp8221]

❤️this! I definitely need to try the finger combing and pull my hair while diffusing. My 3C curls are below my shoulders when wet, and below my ears when dry. 😆

[@curliesuesue]

Loved this video! Super helpful!! i’ve done this to myself mistakenly and never picked up the diffuser again because of it!! finally know what i did wrong! thank you!!

[@emmagavars6385]

wow this is a really good video I'm going to try thank u ur hair looks lush

[@sarahcanales4181]

Very helpful 😊🎉

[@sarahpastrano1820]

Been looking for a good cowash that’s affordable so you sold me!! Happy to help support you with commission too!! I owe you more than that lol!

[@B5girl93]

Thank you I needed this when my hair was longer lol and before I chopped it off…but I’ll use this for when I grow it back out.