Unlike straight hair, curly hair tends to lack moisture and dry easily, making it difficult to care for. Hair follicles affect the amount of curls in the hair. People with curly hair tend to have more ovoid or asymmetric follicles. Of course, this is determined by your genetics. If you want to add more elasticity and shine to your natural curly hair, we will break it down into tips and tricks needed to keep your hair healthy. For curly hair, you will always want to focus on products that help increase moisture in your hair and avoid any hair products that dry out or make your hair too heavy.
1. Choose the right shampoo and conditioner
Look for shampoos and conditioners specifically designed for curly hair. Although you may not want to wash your hair every day, when you wash your hair, use a mild shampoo that contains mild cleansers and added conditioners. If your hair is oily or dirty, you should still use a stronger clarifying shampoo every 1 or 2 weeks. Be sure to use conditioner after shampoo to help lock in moisture.
2. Hot or cold water?
Hot water tends to strip the moisture from the hair and dry the hair. Washing your hair with cold water and avoiding hot water will help you maintain moisture and strength. Rinsing your hair with cold water will also help seal the epidermis of the hair.
3. Choose the right brush or comb
Curly hair is usually dry and fragile, and breaks easily when combed or combed. Try brushing or combing curly hair in the shower to avoid damage. Start the knot with the wide tooth comb. You can also comb while the conditioner is still in your hair to make combing easier and make sure that the conditioner covers all strands.
When choosing a hairbrush, invest in high-quality brushes with natural bristles instead of plastic. Wild boar bristle brushes can help spread natural oils from the scalp to the ends of the hair. Another option is to not use brushes or combs at all. If curly hair is particularly bouncy, try using a leave-in conditioner and then tilt your fingertips on wet hair.
4. Heat setting curly hair
Most hair stylists will advise you to let your curls air dry, because using a hair dryer will loosen your hair and damage it. If you want to use a hair dryer or straighten it with a straightener every once in a while, it is important to use some kind of thermal insulation spray or treatment before use. Look for sprays containing silicone or keratin to seal the stratum corneum and make it more resistant to heat damage.
When drying, researchers recommend that you keep the hair dryer 6 inches from a trusted source from the surface of your hair. You can add a diffuser attachment to the hair dryer to help limit the heat directly applied to the hair.
