10 Curly Hair
Care Tips
- Stay away from relaxers, flat irons, blow dryers and other straightening appliances. Spiral curls be seductively attractive if you treat them right.
- Shampoo only when needed (no more than once a week). Instead: “Wash” your hair with a moisturizing conditioner*, instead of shampoo. Co-washing is gentler to your curly hair and you can do it 2 or 3 times a week if you want and still keep your locks protected from dryness and damage.
- While hair is wet with conditioner, use a wide-toothed comb to gently comb your hair. Start from the ends, working up to the hair roots.
- Avoid clarifying shampoos. They will not protect your wet hair against damage. Choose a shampoo* that works well with curly hair, providing needed moisture without stripping hair of natural oils.
- Moisturize daily! Curly hair tends to be drier than other hair types; therefore, moisture is essential to eliminate frizz and brittle hair. First: Lightly spritz your hair with genuine aloe vera juice or other natural hair “spritz”. Next: Apply the moisturizing conditioner in the palm of your hands and gently work through hair from ends to root. A daily moisturizing conditioner can be made by combining your regular conditioner with a little water to thin it out just a tad; then add a small amount of honey and olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil, etc.
- Smooth towels are the best choice for wet hair drying protection. Terrycloth towels can cause frizz and even damage the cuticle of the hair. Use a smooth fabric, like a cotton-knit (t-shirt fabric) or microfiber towel designed for curly hair.
- Oil seal your hair (lightly) during cooler seasons. Jojoba, lavender and rosemary are some oils easily absorbed, so you don’t have to worry about having oily shine or hands.
- Deep condition at least once a week with a moisturizing conditioner to combat excessively dry hair.
- Hair Olive Oil Treatment (HOOT) or other oil treatment (for natural hair) is essential for great-looking curly hair.
10. Don’t feed split ends. Every 2- 3 months (seriously that’s all that’s needed for healthy, well-cared for natural hair) have a hair stylist trim only your ends. Make sure your stylist knows that all you want is a light trimming of the ends (not a haircut) or you may start to wonder why your hair isn't getting any longer.
BONUS CURLY HAIR CARE TIPS:
Satin pillowcases love natural hair curls. Your hair will be kept from detangling. Cotton pillowcases suck natural oils from hair. If you don’t want to use a satin pillowcase, then cover your hair at night with a satin or satin like hair covering. This will protect your hair from the cotton pillowcase.
Celebrate your natural hair. Take care of it by following the hair care tips above. You’ll become a natural beauty with beautiful curly hair.
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