Have you ever craved some cute curls? The kind of curls that last for days and just look better and better as the week progresses. There are a ton of tools on the market for curls, everything from rollers, to curlformers* and flexi rods* to perm rods*.
Personally perm rods* are my favorite but when you have longer hair, they don’t work as well as you would like. With that said, I would like to thank the inventor of the straw because straws my friends work just fine when your have long or short hair and you can get some awesome curls.
Here is why straws are great for curly sets:
1. They are cheap – You can pick up a pack of straws for about two dollars at the Dollar General or any grocery store.
2. The curls last – If you want to ensure that the curls last, you can always use a little gel or some light hold creams but honestly the curls hold up really well because they are so tight from the straws. If you have fine hair use less holding products, so that your curls can remain light, fluffy and not weighed down.
3. Great for transitioners – This hair style is a great transitioning hairstyle because you can easily blend both textures and not have to touch your hair for at least five days (maybe seven if you sleep pretty).
Below are two very different ways of doing straw sets and either one will give you that super cute coily look. The thing to remember is to make sure you shampoo and condition your hair well before attempting the style.
I say this because you want your hair to last and not dry out without having to re-moisturize, so ensuring that you have a great foundation is extremely important.
Check out these videos demonstrating two very different methods of achieving a straw set and tell us what you think in the comments.
Here WomanInTheJungle shows us how she achieves hers:
And here the flamboyant AfrikanHairGod shows us how he gets an interesting curl pattern with a straw set.
Lite Skins says
This guy is for realllllll loooool I just died
Trina Hawthorne says
im dead too..lol
April PoetryinMotion Rivera says
Ya’ll are crazy..lol
Starisha Tinsley says
Nothing wrong with a guy wanting curly hair it’s no difference then a guy getting braids or wearing a pony tail.
Kendra Brevard says
MEN WORE JERRY CURLS
Keneisha Fountain says
Im thinking THIS may qualify as different…as well as that ponytail you speak of.
Starisha Tinsley says
I’m not speaking of no fancy or updo pony tail I’m talking about a regular pulled back up & go pony tail… So it’s no difference just like everyone use to get jerry curls back in the day.
Princess Jasmine Charles-Johnson says
flat lined just now…..lollllllllll he looks proud too
Valarie Harrison Truly Blessed says
Love hers..his hmmmm I question…
Autumne Darkskinnedandlovingit Peoples says
So what? He wants curly hair so he has it! Stop being so ignorant.
Jammie Nvme Banks says
Lmao
Annette White says
Must try this??.
Tyree Marcell says
I don’t see anything wrong with his hair I think it’s hot
Sabrina St Juste says
I don’t see anything wrong with his hair either . I don’t get what’s so funny. If anything this is a smart way to have a curly style instead of going into es-curl or texturizers like other guys do.
Patrise Hornbuckle says
LOVE his tutorials! Narada Hayes
Antoinette Webb says
but why is he posing like that?? #as if the ROLLERS weren’t enough #wow #disturbing -_-
Kendra Brevard says
THEY ARE THE SAME ROLLERS USED WHEN MEN HAD JERRY CURLS IJS
Ena Blue says
Because he is being himself.. nothing wrong with tht. Im sure you have ugly faces.
Rutendo D. Magwenzi says
Wtf is disturbing about that?
Antoinette Webb says
Theres PLENTY to be disturbed abt this!! But u wouldn’t understand #DESENSITIZED BY SOCIETY
Jennifer Carter says
Antoinette, you are certainly entitled to your option. Yet, using the term disturbed to describe how you feel because a man has chose to roller set his hair is questionable judgment. Child molestation is disturbing, the cut in food stamps to millions of families in this country is disturbing, lack of jobs for new college grads is disturbing, and world hunger is disturbing. What a grown man whom you DO NOT KNOW does with his hair to suit himself and not total strangers at best or worse depending on how ya wanna see it is SELF LOVE and SELF EXPRESSION!! Which we all should have the freedom to do. We encourage our kids to go in the world and feel ok about who they are regardless of what people think. Now, if a man with feminine hair doz bothers you then the best advice I can give is “ask yourself why do you even give half of a damn let alone a full one” #liveandletlive
Antoinette Webb says
I’m sorry but I can use ANY word I would like too use!! #if it is disturbing ..it is disturbing!!! All the things you have mentioned sound good and all..but unfortunately it is IRRELEVANT ..as it regards to my initial comment!!! THat being because I’am coming from another…clearer view point than what is Normally accepted in SOCIETY!! As all are entitled to their own OPINIONS OR DESCRIPTIONS!! Mine remains the same Hun 😉
Loren Thigpen says
Thank you. .now I know I can do this on my son to define his curls. His hair is short and he has three different curl patterns/textures.
Loren Thigpen says
I don’t see anything wrong with the guy…
Kika Leek says
Must. Have. Her. Earrings!!!!
Octavia Franklin says
What do you use for natural hair to get it to curl
Shaughnessy King says
I love that guy’s hair!! And I totally love how he legit used straws for his hair!! Loooolll.
Melinda IzsoDivine says
Looks cute on both!
Naomi Summage says
I’d choose my son having his curls over having thuggish looking braids just my opinion
Tabitha Dynasty B says
how do braids look thuggish?? lol smh
Carla FierceBlount says
I will try this next time I take my hair down.
Patricia Lighty says
YOUR TOO SERIOUS YOUR MIND HAD BEEN FRIED THIS IS HOW MEN WEAR THIER HAIR NATURAL ??!??! WHAT THE MATTER WITH YOU
Maya Dennies says
Beautiful curls on both.
Hi-mynames Alicia says
This is kute!
Kendra Brevard says
DO ANYONE REMEMBER THE JERRY CURL SAME THING
Karen Lynne says
how long does this style last
Gena Cooksey Chastang says
straw takes on diffrent presentation per texture of each individual I really like this
Evette Howard says
Lol lol lol to each his own but my man, sons, father or brothers nephews or male cousins BETTA NOT
Kacellia Patrick says
If you ever watched his YouTube videos…you would see his hair is fly… It’s healthy and better than some others that have been posted on here…. It amaZes me how judgemental some of you are…. Smh…. I like both of them… His take a lot more time and you do get better definition
Jacquetta White says
Who is he? I would love to check out his YouTube videos.
Dayna Mabin says
His name is afrikanhairgod on youtube and his personality, hair, and videos are amazing. 🙂
Iluvu-Anaila Marie says
i need those curlers
Monica Andrews says
His hair looks good!
Marie Green says
Did u see my finished hair I put on fb?
Milijah Suga'Cookie says
Gorgy!
Sheree Eben says
I need to try this.
TorrieLisa Jacobs says
What’s his YouTube channel name
Jeremiah Imani says
Those earring are the best.. the hair pick.. love them.
Audri Ruff says
Im trying this
Porsha Daniels says
African Hair god is simply divine I love all if his styles on youtube. His hair is much longer now. Super cute picture.
Patrise Hornbuckle says
His youtube is AfrikanHairGod
Kacellia Patrick says
Afrikan hair god on youtube
Markisha Walmack says
I’m jealous
Lozette Clemons says
How is his hair not masculine looking, it looks fine to me. Both are beautiful
Inaleagueofmyown Hervey says
SMH
Pat Turner Jefferson says
I am going to try this with my natural locs. Wish me luck!
Chanda Ratliff says
I use to love a straw set back in my college days! Been a min since I’ve had one!
Khrystal Bianca says
I like hers
Renee Collins says
Markisha Walmack…me too! Lol…
Ashley Welch says
*scratches head*
Erica Leggz Blue says
Loving his curls!!!
Kimmie Robinson says
Im not surr if i shuldd be laughenn or not..
Andrea Simpson-Jones says
Iluvu-Anaila Mariev wtf does THAT mean?!!!
Jamie Ann Huffman Rubio says
Do you think I could do this to my hair Kandace? Seriously?
Narada Afrikanhairgod Hayes says
Thank you @blackhairinformation.com for featuring me on your site; and, thank you to those of you who were kind enough to offer your complements!
BlackHairInformation.com says
your are very welcome! loved the tutorial! Narada Afrikanhairgod Hayes
Joyce Ingram says
He can rock some hair.
Shawnee Wiley says
I’ve watched your channel on yt..awesome!! subbie to both of their channels!!
Narada Afrikanhairgod Hayes says
Thank you Joyce & Shawnee I really appreciate it!
Ja'Myra Alexander says
African hair god love his youtube
Erica Brown says
Love ❤ him on YouTube
April Jenkins Torres says
I must admit I paused at the guys pic but after the second or two of wth, I actually like his better. Both are nice though
Valita Howard says
Ooooh i got a pack of straws lol too its on gonna give it a try! Never been so excited about straws lol Naturally Silly (smile)
Naomi Summage says
Ja’Myra Alexander what’s the name of his channel
Naomi Summage says
Tabitha Dynasty B IN MY OPINION braids look thuggish on some males
Juanita Mayers Lankford says
Andrina Adams we should try this!
Jameelah Simon says
O really want to try this
Min Paden RonellSavoy Winslett says
Love it
Sharon Jackson Osborne says
L am from Australia and am looking for those coloured curlers please help
Eleanor Humphrey says
What I tell FunkyFresh last week! Thousands of women AND!!! Men! Love this cite! Even though he looks like he’s on his way to church to show off his straws while playing his Tamarin child! Lmbo!
Karen Day says
For men too i dont know.
Veronica Paige Brown says
Try amazon.com they might have them
Fallon Streater says
I want a straw -set
Sean Desertr Storm Chandler says
WTF?????????????
Monica Burrwell Collins says
Loveeeee this !
Laura Fromme Koking says
Love this look!
Kim Simmons says
What kind of straws?
Jessica Resse says
Love straw sets
Tammi Fletcher says
What’s wrong with his hair?
Nakeeya Ervin says
Um, still looks like a man to me with lol.
Goddessweaves Virgin Hair Bundle Deals says
awww its so cute:)
Nicole Starr says
I like her hair something about tht 1 no dude should be walking around with rollers in his head I’m just special how I feel hers is really neat and pretty
Valerie Johnson says
I had to take a second look…did no realize the second pic was a guy 🙂
Natacha Medoit says
J’adore
Roshawn Thompson says
I want this. Does it work on relaxed hair?
Gilda Adlig says
Yes Roshawn, it works on relaxed hair. I’ve had a straw set on relaxed and natural hair.
Ashley H-M says
Great videos. This looks tedious, but its something that I’d love to try whenever I get some time off.
Takisha Adams says
i wantt the top style
Tamika Montgomery Jones says
I like his
Gershelle Cunningham says
They both look good….I like his a little more tho because the curls look “unintentional” if you will…
Nickey Reddix says
Wow! Really
Angela Pringle says
We used to do this back in the late nineties when I was in college.
Brandy Taylor says
Lol no he didn’t
Frankye Campbell says
Nicely done Very nice!!!!
Ray Mcgee says
Straw sets are the TRUTH! I used to get them done in my dorm for $20..lol..those were the days!
Sheryl Clark says
Wow
Michelle Ann Charlton says
Are those jerry curl rids in HER hair? Nice curls
Keri Toodle says
I LOVED my straw set!
Eugènia Nini Santos Lucas says
He did it well!! Man you got such nice curls!!! Love it and thanks for the video
Michelle Nicola says
This is on of my favorite hair styles.
LisaTreasureinme Johnson says
Gheri Curl Dry
MEshell Green says
Very nice.
Ashley HM says
It looks like a tedious process, but it’s something that I would like to try.
Louise Watkins says
This is nothing new. ….
Sarah Green says
Nice! I love both sets.
Roshawn Thompson says
Thanks Gilda Adlig. My kids are sleep & I’m about to try it lol!!!
Trinette Mitchell says
Timeless style
Patricia Roach says
Nice
Kimberly Thomas says
I love when I get a straw set so convient!
Denice Perry says
Women wearong rods yes mem wearing tjhem hell naah
Racheal Muchenya Tetena says
I dont lyk this
Elizabeth Fathers Promise Pendergrass says
I can’t wait to try this
Jessica Hester says
I LOVR THESE MY SISTER N LAW WAS THE FIRST TO DO MY HAIR LIKE THIS AND I LOVE IT
Dominique Banai says
Thos earrings are awesome…..I’m from Holland and it’s hard to find afro jewelry….not so long ago I started my own where I sell afro pick earrings.
Marilyn Murrell says
Wow…love straw sets!
Bella Orsacchiotta says
I didn’t understand how they did it
Steff Boss says
…This is me when I don’t do my protective style,..It only lasts several days on my hair because it’s baby fine
TGodsgift Kenner says
LOVE IT !!
Allyson Neal Springett says
Style created using Entwine Couture products. http://www.entwinecouture.com
Phoebe Lola Peters says
But guys use the texturizers to get curls…you know, the one for getting those waves…smh…leave the man alone please
Minenhle Yayah Zondie says
lol
Auntie Jackie says
love the hair, but why does the girl at the top look so mock in the face in the after photo?
ElDora Snow says
I loves me dome African hair god…
Stephanie Rogers says
I loveeeee it
QueenKyrakk Wms says
Aww look at bro’man lol! Werk!
QueenKyrakk Wms says
Where do I get the straw rollers?
Rochelle Corilette Liyah Warner says
Nice to see British features on this page.
Davida Braxton says
Nah…not working.
Panama M America says
cute on her.
Shalonda Lee Hood says
I’m going to try both but, I don’t know which one for tomorrow.
Net Taylor says
I did this in my salon 14 years ago
Valerie Johnson says
I like it…it really showcases our very variety..