Aim for shampooing your hair 1-3 times a week. Avoid silicone, which can prevent moisture from penetrating your hair.
Avoid putting lots of conditioner on the roots of your hair so that your curls aren’t weighed down. Deep-condition your hair once a week for even softer curls.
If you can’t bear the idea of taking a cold shower, try washing your hair in the sink instead of running the cold water over your entire body. When you’re in the shower, use a shower cap to protect your curls from the warmer water.
Avoid brushing curly hair when dry because it will make your hair poof and frizz.
Microfiber towels are also great options, as they’re gentle on curls.
Make sure each curl gets a little of product from root to tip. When you’re finished, use your fingers to scrunch the curls to give them extra definition.
Avoid using a hair dryer unless it’s a special occasion.
Set the diffuser to the highest heat and a low speed. If you’d rather have waves instead of tight curls, don’t push your curls up with the diffuser; point it straight at them instead.
Stay away from sprays that contain alcohol, as this dries out your hair.
Fill a bottle half with water and half with leave-in conditioner for a quick hair solution during the day.
Clip the curls using a bobby pin, either pinning them to the side of your head or lifting a section of your curls and hiding the bobby pin underneath. Instead of trying to separate your curls as you braid, which can result in frizz, pull in the entire curl as you braid if necessary.
This works well for both long and short curly hair.
Secure the roll with a few bobby pins if needed. The band will be exposed at the top of your head.
You can loosen the bun before pinning it so that it lays flat on your head. For longer hair, try pulling up the rest of your hair into a ponytail once the bun is secured on top of your head.
Wrap the left braid back and around, towards the right ear. Secure with a few bobby pins. Repeat with the right braid, crossing it over the first braid and tucking the end underneath it before pinning it.
Ask a friend with curly hair if they have a recommended hairdresser. Try doing an Internet search of salons or individual hairdressers in your area that specialize in curly hair. Read reviews and check prices to find the best options. Look for photos of haircuts that you find flattering to bring to the salon.
Wash your hair that morning or the night before, and let it air dry. Ask the hairdresser to cut your curls dry so that each curl can be individually assessed.
Apply conditioning treatment to the ends of your hair after a trim, or whenever you start to notice they’re getting dry or split.
For example, instead of going from dark brown to platinum blonde, consider adding in some highlights to start.
