Curly Hair Care

Check out these tips to keep your curls behaving - instead of straightening or frizzing.

CONDITION YOURSELF
The irregular shape of ringlets tends to increase the friction among individual strands, so without regular conditioning you can get a lot of tangling and breakage. Use shampoos and conditioners made to define curls and also those that contain heat-activated moisturizers to reduce frizziness from blow drying.

NEVER ENOUGH CONDITIONING
Curls can be difficult to untangle, particularly when wet (when hair is most delicate). A leave-in conditioner or conditioning spray will help separate strands for easier combing. Apply the products with your hands and fingers to get out the larger tangles and knots and then use a wide-tooth comb.

BEST TOOLS
If you think air-drying might give you a more polished, shiny look - you're wrong. Airdrying doesn't give the definition and bounce that curls need. Make an investment in a diffuser, which reduces the air flow to a gentle halo of heat, which also allows you to finger-shape curls for a more controlled look.

SHAPE IT UP
If you're still unable to get your curls under control, maybe it's time for a new cut. A cut with long layers (no shorter than mouth) is usually the key to curly heads. A blunt cut cut result in a pyramid shape and doesn't allow the hair to really move.


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