Last updated: August 10, 2026 · 6 min read
For a look that needs to hold all day, like at a wedding or party, it's not just the tool that matters, but especially the prep: a heat protectant with hold, enough cooling time per section before you move on, and a finishing step like a cool air blast or light hairspray. In an in-house customer survey by Ace & Taylor among 214 users, 96% said the curl lasted at least 24 hours after using the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq.
At a Glance
- Wash and dry your hair the day before you style it, hair that's freshly washed the same day often holds a curl less well than hair that's a little less fresh.
- Use a heat protectant with a hold function, for protection plus extra grip for the curl.
- Work in small, neat sections and let each one cool completely before you move on to the next.
- Set each curl right after releasing it with a cool air blast or a bit of hairspray.
- Test the full routine at least once beforehand, not just on the day of the event itself.
Below you'll find the order of steps that makes the biggest difference between a look that lasts 3 hours and one that lasts all day.
Why does prep matter more than the tool alone?
Freshly washed hair is often smoother and has less natural grip, which means a curl drops out faster than it would with hair washed the day before. For a long-lasting look, it's usually better to wash your hair the day before the event, rather than the same morning.
A heat protectant with a hold component (often paired with a light mousse) also plays a bigger role in how long the curl lasts than the exact heat setting on the tool.
Which technique gives the curl the longest hold?
Work in small, neat sections rather than large chunks, smaller sections give a more even curl that holds better. Let each section cool completely after curling before you move on, this is the step most people rush through, even though the curl doesn't actually set until the hair has cooled.
Set each curl right after releasing it with a cool air blast (a Coolshot function, if available on the tool you're using) or a light, non-stiffening hairspray. Hold off on brushing or loosening the curls until right before the event itself, the longer the curls stay intact, the longer the overall result lasts.
What do the numbers say about how long the curl lasts?
In an in-house customer survey by Ace & Taylor among 214 users after 30 days of using the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq, 96% said the curl lasted at least 24 hours. This isn't an independent clinical study but our own survey among users, and the result depends heavily on hair type, technique, and the products used.
Before an important occasion like a wedding, always test the full routine (washing, drying, styling, setting) at least a week ahead, so you know what works for your hair and there are no surprises on the day itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I wash my hair on the day of the event itself?
Not necessarily recommended: freshly washed hair is often smoother and holds a curl less well. Washing the day before generally gives a longer-lasting result.
How long does a curl typically last with the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq?
In an in-house customer survey by Ace & Taylor among 214 users, 96% said the curl lasted at least 24 hours, this is our own survey, not an independent study, and the result varies by hair type and technique.
Should I do a test run before styling for a real wedding?
Yes, test the full routine at least a week ahead, so you know which technique, products, and heat setting work best for your hair.
Which product helps the curl hold the longest?
A heat protectant with a hold function, optionally combined with a light volumizing mousse like the Organicals Shaping Mousse, and a light, non-stiffening hairspray as the final setting step.
Built for a result that lasts all day.
In an in-house customer survey among 214 users, 96% said the curl from the Airstyler Pro Ceramiq lasted at least 24 hours, exactly what you need for a long day like a wedding or party.
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Figures based on an in-house customer survey by Ace & Taylor among 214 users, not an independent clinical study.
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Written by the Ace & Taylor Team, based on the questions we get asked most often ahead of weddings and big celebrations.
