This viral trick shows how to curl hair with just a hairdryer and water bottle
Trend sweeping Instagram promises big, bouncy curls in just seconds
Trend sweeping Instagram promises big, bouncy curls in just seconds
Trend sweeping Instagram promises big, bouncy curls in just seconds
Curling your hair with a big, barrel can be a total drag. Not only does the process seem to take a ridiculous amount of time, which many of us don't have, but it can also be tricky as well as potentially hazardous. Those of us who have accidentally singed our locks have learned the hard way.
The solution may be pretty simple, using materials you already have at home.
In the #blowthebottlechallenge, people are achieving salon-worthy locks in seconds, using just a water bottle, a hairdryer and a pair of scissors.
Here’s how you do it: Cut a hole on the side of a water bottle — one large enough to fit the nozzle of a hairdryer. Then cut the top of the water bottle off. Stick a chunk of your hair through the top hole, allowing it to rest in the bottle. Insert your hairdryer, turn it on and allow the magic to happen. And, by magic, we're talking about big, bouncy barrel curls in just seconds.
Celebrity hair and makeup artist Olivia Smalley, of OMG Artistry, is just one of the many people who have participated in the water bottle challenge, and according to her, it's totally legit — and she posted an Instagram video as proof.
Even world-famous cosmetics line owner and beauty expert Huda Kattan shared her version:
Others are trying the #blowthebottlechallenge, like this person who got creative and used a potato chip can:
And of course, as with many beauty hacks, there are plenty of fails:
Smalley told that “there are a few ways that this trend could go awry, so make sure to be as safe and as cautious as possible.”
First, she recommends opting to use a thicker water bottle. “If the plastic is too thin, it could actually melt into your hair,” she warns.
Basically, the heat is what helps curl your hair, but it also makes the bottle really hot. She suggests using the medium setting on your dryer to avoid a catastrophe.
She also recommends starting with clean hair that hasn’t been straightened and misting hair with some water in a spray bottle or even a heat protectant before attempting the challenge.
“From a stylist’s point of view,” she added, “I see nothing wrong with this trend as long as you take all proper precautions beforehand.”
So for some this may the best new trend in DIY beauty, but for others, they'll be sticking to their curling irons.