What You Need to Know About Curly Hair

Unlike straight hair, curly hair lacks moisture and dries easily, making it difficult to maintain. The amount of curls in your hair is affected by your hair follicles. People with curly hair tend to have more oval or asymmetrical hair follicles. This, of course, is determined by your genetics. If you want to add more vibrancy and shine to your natural curls, here are the tips and tricks you need to keep your hair healthy.

How to care for naturally curly hair?

With curly hair, you should always focus on products that help restore moisture to the hair and avoid any hair product that will dry out or weigh it down.

• Choose a shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for curly hair. 
  In general, you can opt for products containing: natural or essential oils such as coconut oil, jojoba oil and avocado oil, aloe vera, keratin, provitamins and plant extracts.
• Do not wash your hair every day. If you need to wash your hair every day, use a mild shampoo with gentler cleansers and conditioners.
• Always use conditioner after shampooing to help lock in moisture.
• Do not neglect pre-shampoo care. If you have very frizzy or frizzy hair, you can try a pre-shampoo treatment. Curly hair tends to lose moisture very quickly. Theoretically, using a conditioner before shampooing will help protect the hair fiber, so the shampoo doesn't strip the hair of its natural oils.
• Avoid washing your hair with hot water. Hot water removes moisture from the hair and leaves it dry. Washing hair with cold water and avoiding hot water will help retain moisture and strength.
• Avoid excessive shampooing. It's not a good idea to use shampoo every day for people with curly hair. Shampooing can strip the hair of its much-needed natural oils. In general, try shampooing your hair every other day or every 3 days.
• Choose the right brush or comb. Curly hair is often dry and brittle and can break easily when combed or brushed. Try brushing or combing curly hair in the shower to avoid breakage.
• Another option is to not use a brush or comb at all. If you have particularly supple curls, try applying a no-rinse conditioner and then combing wet hair with your fingertips.

What Should Be Considered While Shaping Curly Hair?

High-heat blow dryers and stylers can cause curly hair to lose its shape and become damaged. It will be beneficial to leave curly hair to dry on its own.

If you want to use a blow dryer or straighten with an occasional straightener, it's important to use some form of heat protectant spray or grooming kit before doing so. You can use a spray containing silicone or keratin to seal the cuticle and make it more resistant to heat damage. Researchers recommend holding your hair dryer at a distance of 15 cm or more from the surface of your hair when blow-drying.

What should be considered in order to prevent the ends of curly hair from breaking?

Broken ends are difficult to avoid completely and the only way to get rid of a broken end is to cut them off. The best way to avoid split ends is to be very gentle with your curly curls.

To prevent split ends:

• When combing your hair, use a conditioner or oil to soothe your hair.
• Try not to tie your hair in a tight ponytail or bun.
• Be sure to use a wide-toothed comb.
• Stay away from stylers that work with high heat.
• Get professional maintenance approximately every 2 to 3 months.

The most important thing to know about curly hair is that it dries easily and has a high need for moisture. For this reason, you should avoid behaviors that will cause your hair to be stripped of its natural oils. You should nourish your hair with natural plant extracts, oils and proteins. In this way, your hair will be more lively, shiny and your curls will appear more prominent.