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Monday, February 15, 2021

Curly Hair Care: Say Hello to Bouncy Locks & Bye Bye to Frizz

Curly Hair Care: Say Hello to Bouncy Locks & Bye Bye to Frizz




One of the most common misconceptions about curly hair is that it’s very low-maintenance. People think that you can just slap on any shampoo, wet your hair and wham bam you’re ready to go.  However, these people either don’t have curly hair or don’t know how to take proper care for their curls. 


If you have curly hair, you’ve been blessed with one of nature’s rarest and greatest gifts. Wait, is curly hair rare? More than you think. Just 11% of people are lucky enough to have this bouncy hair type. So, how do you take care of this unique trait of yours and what is best for curly hair?


The answers aren't that simple. There’s no magic trick or shortcut to strong, healthy curls. You need to build a special routine with good quality hair products to tackle several problems that often come with this hair type such as dryness, split ends, frizz, flyaways etc. If you need help shopping for advanced hair care products and you want to learn how to nourish your swirly locks, have a look at the tips down below. 


Shampoos 


You’ve probably heard that curly hair doesn’t need to be washed frequently. This is one of the most widely spread myths that can lead to several problems with your strands and scalp. The reason behind it is that curly hair is often dry and brittle and some shampoos can strip away all the healthy natural oils from your locks. However, taking a long time between washes can cause stunted hair growth, dry and itchy scalp, dandruff and flaking. That’s why it’s recommended to cleanse your hair 2-3 times a week with the right shampoo. 


You can either switch to all-natural organic shampoo or get to know the harmful ingredients found in regular curly hair shampoos that can mess with your lush mane. The dirty four responsible for weighed down and lifeless curls include parabens, drying alcohols, sulphates and silicones. These ingredients can make your hair dry, frizzy and prone to breakage, so it’s best to keep them away from your curls by any means necessary. 


If you want a shampoo that provides a gentle, yet effective cleanse, you might want to try the Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing Shampoo. This product is free from the nasties mentioned above and enriched with hair-loving ingredients such as hydrolysed vegetable protein and Abyssinian oil. It gently cleanses the hair leaving your locks soft and frizz-free. What’s more, this nourishing formula can enhance the natural texture of your curls and reinvigorate your locks. The result is shiny and healthy-looking curls that bounce. 


Conditioners 


When it comes to conditioners, you may think that you’re doing something good for your hair, but in fact, you’re smothering your curls without even knowing. That’s because not all conditioners are suitable for curly hair even if the label states they are. Some of the deeply nourishing conditioners on the market are loaded with silicones which can weigh down your curls and make it impossible for the strands to absorb other healthy ingredients. 


The solution here is to find a lightweight yet richly moisturising shampoo that’ll nourish your strands from top to bottom. You should buy hair products that are both silicone-free and sulphate free yet enriched with natural ingredients such as the Klorane Oat Milk Conditioner. This triple-action formula is specially developed to soften, detangle and hydrate. Moreover, thanks to the anti-inflammatory qualities of oat milk, this conditioner will soothe and calm even the most delicate scalps.  


Leave-In Conditioners 


If you’re willing to take your hair routine a step further, you should consider using a leave-in conditioner 1 or 2 a week. As already mentioned, curly hair is often dry because the sebum can’t reach the bottom of the strands. This causes your curls to become dull, frizzy and brittle, so you need to ensure that your locks stay hydrated at all times. The best way to that is by spritzing a lightweight leave-in formula that’ll replenish moisture to your locks without weighing it down. 


One of the best products for this step of your routine is the Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Everyday Leave-In Treatment. This formula is made with 94% natural origin ingredients among which argan oil and aloe vera. The result after using this treatment is smooth and supple hair with a radiant glow. 


Bonus Tips


After you find all the right hair beauty products for your gorgeous hair type, it’s time to learn how to handle your mane. Maintaining your locks in top condition requires special drying, brushing and styling techniques and there’re also some useful tricks that’ll help you wake up with beautiful curls every morning. 


When it comes to drying your hair, it’s best to stay away from towels and use an old cotton T-shirt to wrap your hair instead. It will absorb the moisture without creating frizz as most towels do. Another great way to avoid frizzy situations is to use a diffuser. The diffuser will dry your hair without disrupting your natural wave pattern. If you want to maximise the volume, you can try blow-drying your hair upside down and use your hands to scrunch the locks to make them more defined. 


Hey look, we’ve reached the third myth that needs debunking. If you think that curly hair doesn’t need to be brushed you’re completely wrong. You just need to educate yourself about all the whys and hows of hair brushing and have the right tools for the job. Otherwise, you’ll be stuck with either frizzy or tangled hair that’s impossible to tame. The best time to brush curly hair is before you wash it in order to avoid breakage, frizz and those annoying flyaways. 


Wondering why yesterday you had the most amazing, bouncy curls full of life and today you woke up to a dull frizzy mess? You can blame it on your pillow. If you want to ensure that your curls stay intact while you sleep, it’s best to rest your head on a silk pillowcase that’ll allow for your hair to glide smoothly over the surface. This will protect your strands against breakage, frizz and losing moisture


Until Next Time~


Marie Papachatzis

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1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the blog. Amazing Tips, really helpful. I love Leave-in Cream I guess it is one of the best curly hair care product online that I purchased.

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