As we already mentioned, the products and techniques you use will depend a lot on the type of curls you’re dealing with. Tighter spirals are usually drier, denser, and more prone to breakage than soft waves, which means you’ll need thicker, more hydrating creams and gels to care for your curls. Conversely, wavy-haired ladies should steer clear of heavy products that can weigh hair down, making it limp, lifeless, and greasy.
Read up on your specific curly hair type, and don’t be afraid to try out new products and techniques recommended for you. You may find a miracle product that meets all your styling needs, or you may find that layering a few different products together yields better results.
Remember, curly hair is naturally dry and frizz-prone. The natural oils from your scalp that keep straighter hair shiny and moisturized can’t travel down the kinks and bends of a curly hair strand. Shampooing less often can help your curls retain more moisture, staying softer, smoother, and healthier. When you do shampoo, make sure to use a shampoo designed for curls like coco wash, Oh so clean to help define and detangle your hair. On no ‘poo days, try using a dry shampoo just on your roots and scalp, or co-wash with water and a moisturizing conditioner for curls to refresh your mane.
Curls and brushes don’t mix. Detangle your locks gently with a wide-toothed comb and plenty of nourishing leave-in conditioner. Work your way from the ends up to the roots, gently working through snarls and separating curls.
Many styling gels, sprays, mousses, and other products for curly-haired girls are designed to work on wet hair. They’re formulated to penetrate deep into the hair fibers, smoothing, defining, and conditioning for touchably soft curls.
Cup your locks in the palm of your hand and scrunch your upward, working your curl styling gel, mousse or cream carefully into each strand. Scrunching adds volume and definition to your coils, leaving them bouncy and beautiful.
When it comes to curly hair, it’s always best to skip the heat and rely on products to style your hair instead. If you’re in a rush and absolutely need to blow-dry, turn the heat to the lowest setting and use a diffuser to minimize friction.
We get it. Sometimes you just want to switch up your style. But before you reach for the curling wand or (gasp!) the flat-iron, be sure to work in a good heat-protecting product to create a smooth barrier between your curls and damaging heat. If you want to ensure full protection and keep your hair healthy from being dry and damaged, use it on medium air. To learn how to straighten your curly hair, use our tips!
Wavy hair can be confusing. It’s not quite curly, and definitely not straight. Give those waves a bit of help by scrunching in a curl lala or spritzing them with a water spray. Then, spot treat any flat or misshapen areas with a curling iron or a no-heat technique like pin-curling.
Curly hair types often require much more moisture due to their dry nature. In addition to your daily conditioners and leave-in conditioning sprays, a weekly hair mask can help repair surface damage to curly hair, eliminating frizz and restoring it to healthy-looking hair.
The ends of hair tend to be the thinnest and driest parts of the strand. Regular trims can help prevent and eliminate damage and split ends, restoring your curls’ bounce and elasticity.
