Curly hair flourishes when you follow a regular curly hair routine. Yet, it can take a little trial and error to figure out the best way to shampoo, condition and style curls. Want a shortcut, and some curly hair tips while you’re at it? The following tips and advice are a curly hair routine mastered by the pros. So go on—give your curls some love and fetch all the compliments!
1. Pick your Shampoo Wisely
Washing your hair is the first and foremost action in any hair care regime irrespective of the texture. Washing or cleaning your hair guarantees that there is no dust, excess oil, dead skin cells and product buildup.
Use a mild shampoo free of toxic chemicals like sulphates, silicones, alcohols and parabens that can irritate your scalp. Sulphates are lathering agents while parabens are preservatives used in your hair care products. Switch to mild surfactants, fragrance-free, sulphate-free, silicon-free and paraben-free formulas in your shampoos.
Leading Advice:
Dilute your mild shampoo and low-lather cleansing conditioner in water before you let them work on your hair extensions. This will ensure you don’t use up too much product at once, which is good for both your hair and pockets.
2. Do not aggressively Brush your Curly Hair
Resist the appetite to brush curly hair. Use a wide-toothed comb before shampooing. After washing your hair, simply run your fingers through them. Never ever brush your wet hair as it is more prone to breakage, damage.
Leading Advice:
Use a wide-toothed comb to get rid of the tangles in your curly hair. Comb from bottom to up to remove the knots if any. Each curl can be regarded as a potential breaking point, handling gently and carefully is the key. A hairbrush can mess with the hair texture and can cause damage to your hair.
3. Avoid Excessive Shampooing
Excessively shampooing your hair can suck out its natural moisture. Also, look for moisturizing ingredients in your conditioner. Conditioning ensures that your hair is sealed and protected against any environmental damage.
4. Proper drying
Dry your hair carefully. With any texture, wet hair is super fragile. It’s important to dry curly hair with a fabric that won’t cause too much friction. Not only does friction make curls look frizzy, but the rubbing can also cause breakage. Instead of a standard towel, which can be rough on hair, use a soft cotton T-shirt to dry curls.
5. Protecting your curls
A major part of curly hair care is how you protect them while you are asleep. Putting it in a protective style and assuring that the hair doesn’t rub against harsh fabrics is essential. Sleeping with a bonnet or satin pillowcase is pretty much a requirement in any curly hair care regime, whether you’re working with short or long curly hair.
Written by : Aditi Gupta
Author’s bio:
A vivacious and lively girl living in Delhi, on her voyage for exploration of colours in life. A glimpse of what she does: Read, write, eat, Repeat!
