Naturally, curly hair can look beautiful from far, but maintenance and upkeep can be quite the battle. There are plenty of products formulated to manage curly hair now, but what do you choose and how often? Today, we give you a few tips on how to manage your curls at home, and the right products to buy. So stay calm, and keep your curls on!
Moisturize, moisturize and some more!
Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair, so keeping frizz at bay is a common problem to have. One way to fight humidity (curly hair’s worst enemy!) is to use a product that gives your hair enough moisture. Don’t forget to put on leave-in creams to lock in moisture and treat your hair with weekly conditioning hair masks to give extra love to your locks. You’ll also find that brushing your hair for about five minutes before going to bed, also helps in distributing natural oils, so you wake up with shiny locks.
Dry hair the right way
Those with curly hair understand the importance of drying it before stepping out of the house but did you know there is a way to blow dry your curly hair so it doesn’t end up in a ball of frizz? The trick is to dry your hair with a microfiber towel, followed by air drying, and then using a blow dryer with a diffuser attachment and completing with a scrunch! Don’t forget to use heat protectant to avoid further damage to your hair.
Use products specially formulated for curly hair
You should always use products catering to your hair type, but this is especially true in the case of curlies. Luckily, there now is a huge variety of products that cater to curly-haired customers. Look for hair care that comes with extra nourishment like oils, butters, and gentle hydrating formulations! You should also try to avoid typically nasty ingredients such as sulfates, parabes and silicones, as these can dry out your hair further.
Try DevaCurl, a brand that makes everything from No-Poo Cleansers, gels, volumizing foams, conditioners, finishing sprays and even Curl Sculpting Pomade for curly-haired girls(or boys!). What’s more, DevaCurl was free of harsh ingredients long before it became buzzworthy, so you know you are getting access to salon-quality hair products that are dermatologist tested, non-irritating, SLS/SLES, Sulfates, Silicone and Paraben free!
Use your fingers when applying product or using shampoo
Curly hair is more prone to damage, so makes sure you practice gentle product application whenever possible! Instead of putting products directly into the hair, put a generous amount in the palm of your hands first, and then work through your scalp and hair. Also, know that applying products while curly hair is wet helps to avoid frizz and fluffing up.
Combine your products
While curly hair products can help, every hair type is different. Get creative with product cocktails, combining different products together to achieve what is suitable for your hair type. Leave-in conditioners, oils and weekly hair masks are a good place to start! The answer lies in a whole lot of experimenting and finding what works for your hair, the best!
Embrace natural curls locks!
It may seem like hard work to manage curls, but know that someone around the corner is admiring your waves over their poker-straight hair! Furthermore, hair straightening and frequent ironing can be a damaging as well as a time-consuming exercise. Instead, make the most out of your natural hair texture and embrace that gorgeously natural curl you have!
