How can I stop my curls falling out!

[notacooldad]

Getting ready to go out 'out' I spend ages using curling tongs or straighteners to curl my hair.
They look great. I use hair spray but by the time I've got to a pub/ restaurant/ where ever. The curls are completely dropped.
How can I keep them in and make them last?

[notacooldad]

I not believe no one has got any tips to stop my hair going from bouncy to meh in half an hour!

[itsausername]

Have you tried pinning the curls with kirbie grips after you've styled them with the tong/straightener? This should 'set' them and let them last longer.

[Biancadelrioisback]

Dirty hair. As in, don't wash it for 24 hours before you curl.
Pin curls up so they can set. Use a curler, not straighteners.
Products in hair after you've washed it such as mousse. Oh and a light spritz of hair spray before you curl too.

My hair is naturally very straight and if I want my curls to stay in I have to do the above. Oh and keep my hair no longer than shoulder length

[yonnie8]

Use conditioner before curling your hair so it is moisturised for curling. I recommend using a gel based hair spray as I found that they hold much better than the aerosol ones.

[MonkeyBidness]

Straighteners to curl not curlers. Holds much better.

[TisTheSeasonToBe]

1970s carmen hair rollers - put in, leave for half hour, take out and shake!!
last for many days!