How To Create Finger Coils For Ultimate Hair Definition - Refinery29

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from BeautyHow To Get Super-Defined Curls With Only Your Fingersaimee simeonMarch 5, 2019, 4:50 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowPhotographed by Natalia Mantini. Whoever said you couldn't achieve defined curls with the snap of a finger never tried the finger-coil method... Okay, maybe you can't snap your fingers and make magic happen, but you can use the low-fuss technique to achieve defined, shiny curls that last for days.This particular method isn't new — some of us have been rocking finger-styled curls since we were babies. But it's still the preferred styling option for those who want definition without twisting or braiding. You only need your fingers (yes, really) and your favorite styling products.You want to start your finger coils on wet hair, apply a curl cream or gel (for hold and definition), and separate your hair into loose sections. Then — piece by piece — twirl your hair around your finger. It's that simple. Once your coils are dried, they can be teased with an Afro pick, separated for volume, or stretched into an updo. Fair warning: Even though the coiling motion is brief and easy to DIY, doing your entire head will take some time — especially if you have lots of hair. But the results will last at least a week.If you need more incentive to try the finger-coil method, we rounded up a few easy-to-follow tutorials ahead.At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT BeautyWhy Your Hair Looks Oily Right After You Wash It (& What To Do Ab...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Few things get under my skiby Jacqueline KilikitaThe Art Of Giving21 Haircare Gifts For The Hair-Obsessed Person In Your Lifeby Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyI Got A “J-Shape” Haircut — & I Think I’ve Found My Forever...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Last year, I decided I’d by Jacqueline KilikitaBeautyHairline Microblading Is The K-Beauty Fix Against Thinning HairWhen it comes to beauty, Korea is in a league of its own. Glass skin wasn’t created by accident; it’s all about careful, consistent care. But this metiby Jacqueline KilikitaBeauty15 Dreamy Hair Color Trends Everyone Will Be Asking For This WinterWinter is usually a time for hunkering down and doing the least, but not for the hair colorists of the world, who have clearly been busy dreaming up all maby Jacqueline KilikitaUnbotheredThis Braiding Salon Is Setting A New Standard For Black Haircare ...By the time Diessou Kante opened JolieDen’s Beauty Bar in 2018, she already knew what she didn’t want. She’d spent years watching her mother braid haby Mariah TowlesStreet StyleThe Best Haircut Trends From Paris Fashion Week Street Styleby Rachel ChoyHairI Tried A Dry Hair Mask — & The Results Seriously Impressed MeAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I’ll be honest: IRby Karina HoshikawaBeautyThe Best Haircut Trends From New York Fashion Week Street Styleby Karina HoshikawaHairR29’s Fall Lookbook: Coree Moreno Shares Five Hairstyles Fo...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Even if you don’t know Coby Karina HoshikawaBeauty StudioI Got The Viral “Scandi Layers” Haircut & The Results Surprised MeAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. I keep a handful of images by Venus WongBeautyI Had My Hair Dyed Mocha Mousse & It Totally Reset My ConfidenceEvery year, color-matching company Pantone picks a shade that is destined to dominate design, fashion and beauty. For 2025, the much-anticipated hue was reby Izzie DeibeADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT