If you have naturally curly hair, you know it’s a love/hate relationship. The compliments you get are endless, but when you roll out of bed in the morning with your hair looking like a bird’s nest, you can’t help but wish you were born with sleek, straight locks. Dealing with endless frizz and tangles that take 15 minutes to brush out is the worst. And, admit it, you’ve found pieces of food stuck in your hair several times, too.
Curly hair is dry and brittle, combing it when it’s not wet will lead to breakage and split ends. It is best to brush curly hair while it is wet because it avoids frizz and flyaways. Plus, a brush in the shower means that you will always have a microphone on hand for shower karaoke.
But who says that curly hair has to be hard to maintain? Sure, it can be a hassle, but once you find what works for you, you can pretty much hop out of the shower and go. If you’re stuck in a curly hair rut like so many of us are, check out this easy 5-step routine that might possibly change you and your hair forever.
How to Care for Curly Hair
Curly hair is often thick and a little more coarse than other hair types. Curly hair needs moisture as this hair type is naturally dry and frizzy but with the right products, you can make the hair shiny and bouncy. Because curly hair tends to be on the drier side, you want to reach for products that put moisture into the hair and be careful how you let your strands dry after you wash it.
Generally it requires more of conditioning. When you over-wash curly hair, it strips it of its natural oils which help nourish and enhance the curl. After you wash it follow up with a mousse, gel or cream to help style, define and hold curls.