Curly hair can enhance any appearance, and many people with naturally curly hair can use certain grooming techniques to accentuate their hairstyle. If you want to change your wavy hair to curls or want to define and smooth the look of naturally curly hair, knowing how to clean and style your hair the right way can make your curls look even more beautiful.
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Part 1 of 3: Highlighting Curls in Straight or Wavy Hair
Step 1. Use a medium thickness shampoo and conditioner
Choose products that can help define the look of curly hair without making it heavy. Look for curl-forming shampoos and conditioners that can help define the curly look of your hair while also moisturizing your hair so that it stays strong and shiny.
Step 2. Comb the hair with your fingers to remove the tangles
Use your fingers instead of a brush or comb to keep the curls together and not separate. To make hair look really curly, the best tool for styling it is your fingers.
Step 3. Flip your hair and pat it section by section until dry
Use your fingers to separate the strands, so that the wavy sections stick together. Use a soft towel to dry your hair by patting it from root to tip.
- If you let your hair dry without separating it first, it will tend to clump together as it dries and not form a distinctly curly look.
- Do not dry your hair harshly with a towel, as it will tangle. Just gently pat your hair to dry it all the way to the ends.
Step 4. Apply a curling gel or lotion
Instead of applying it from roots to tips, run a small amount of product between your palms and cup the hair from the ends, then run sections of hair with your fingers evenly over each strand. This method can help maintain the volume of the hair and does not weigh down the hair shaft.
- Apply the product to each section of hair separately for best results.
- When applying the product, lightly press the hair to help lift the coils.
Step 5. Dry the hair with a diffuser
After letting it dry on its own and no longer dripping, flip your hair. Use the diffuser on the hairdryer to partially dry your hair, aiming the tool from the bottom instead of the top. Lift the section of hair you are going to dry above the diffuser and gently blow the diffuser upwards to define the shape. Continue blow-drying until most of your hair is dry.
- Drying with a diffuser will expose your hair to a gust of air, so be sure to use an extra.
- At this time, style your hair with as few fingers as possible; let the diffuser work. Styling your hair too much will make it frizzy.
Step 6. Finish by spraying a little hair spray
This spray will prevent the curls from separating too quickly, especially in humid air. To keep your curls longer, try not to touch your hair throughout the day. Avoid wearing hats or hair accessories that can weigh down the hair shaft.
Part 2 of 3: Emphasizes Curly or Curly Hair
Step 1. Don't wash your hair too often
Curly or curly hair tends to be drier and coarser than straight hair. Due to its spiral shape, it is difficult for the hair's natural oils to reach the ends. As a result, the natural moisture of curly hair is lower than that of straight hair. Curly hair requires different care than straight hair, and this starts with less frequent shampooing.
- If you wash your hair every day, try reducing the frequency to twice a week and see if the dryness of your curls reduces.
- Everyone's hair has different textures and levels of natural oil production, so try a treatment that's right for you. It may take you a few weeks before you figure out the right amount of shampooing per week to keep it clean but also damp.
Step 2. Consider shampooing using conditioner instead of shampoo
Many people with curly or curly hair switch from using regular shampoo to conditioner. They find that shampooing with conditioner instead of shampoo can clean hair without drying it out. Conditioner can moisturize curly hair while keeping it in shape and not splitting it apart.
- Look for a conditioner that doesn't contain silicone. This ingredient does make your hair look shiny at first, but over time it will build up and weigh down the curls and make them look dull.
- If you choose to use shampoo, look for a sulfate-free shampoo. Sulfates are cleaning agents that can dry out hair and cause frizz problems.
Step 3. Look for a deep conditioner that will give your hair the texture you want
There are so many deep conditioners on the market that it can be hard to make a choice. You can actually use your regular conditioner as a deep conditioner; You just need to leave it in your hair for a few hours before rinsing it off. If you want to experiment, use a variety of deep conditioning treatments to find the one that works with your curly hair. The following are some choices of natural conditioners that are commonly used:
- Honey. Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with 2 tablespoons of water. Apply this honey and water mixture to your hair little by little. Leave it for an hour, then rinse.
- Olive oil and coconut oil. Gently rub the oil into your hair using your fingers. Leave for 1 hour, then rinse.
- Egg whites. An egg white rinse can leave your hair looking shiny and moisturized. Separate two eggs, and beat the whites together. Dilute with water. Gently work the egg white mixture into your hair. Leave for 1 hour, then rinse.
Step 4. Use natural oil or butter
Both can lock the hair cuticle so that it will remain moist even when dry. Apply a little at a time, smoothing the oil or butter into the curly hair using your fingers so that the shapes don't separate. The following oils and butters are some of the most commonly used options:
- Argan oil
- Shea butter
- Cocoa butter
- Creams containing any of the above ingredients
- Curl-defining serum
Step 5. Avoid products that can dry out your hair
The styling products you use can dry out your hair and make it frizzy. Before you use hair spray, hair gel, or other styling products, try it on a small section of hair first to see the results before using it all over your hair.
Step 6. Don't brush your hair
If your hair is curly or curly, especially tightly curled, brushing your hair can separate the curls and make them look tangled and split. This kind of hair does not need to be brushed. If you need to smooth out frizzy hair, simply comb through with your fingers in sections, or use a wide-toothed comb if your hair isn't tightly curled.
If your hair tends to be wavy rather than curly, you can use a boar bristle brush to style it, but only when it's dry. The boar bristle brush is made of bristles that have a texture similar to hair, so they won't damage curly hair. This brush is used to spread the hair's natural oils throughout your hair shaft
Part 3 of 3: Styling Curly Hair
Step 1. Get your curls cut by a professional hair stylist
Curly hair is notoriously difficult to cut. If you cut the wrong one, your hairstyle will not match the texture. Find a stylist with experience cutting curly hair. Pay attention to reviews on the internet or ask your friends for advice.
- Tell the hairdresser that you want to avoid triangular hair, and pay attention to the answers. Anyone with experience cutting curly hair knows what he means. Triangular hair is curly hair growth that resembles a triangular helmet. A good hair stylist is able to cut curly hair to produce better shape and movement.
- If the hairdresser wants to "thin" your hair with scissors, this is a bad sign. "Thinning" can make curly hair look frizzy.
Step 2. Let the hair dry on its own or use a diffuser, and don't use a hairdryer
Over time, the heat will make the curly hair texture drier and rougher. So, it's better to let your hair dry on its own or use a low temperature diffuser to keep your hair soft and bouncy. Comb the curls with your fingers in sections, then let them dry on their own to keep them bouncy and neat.
If you're worried about growing hair at the roots, use small bobby pins to lift the hair near your scalp. Hair will dry faster after being lifted a little like this than if it wasn't
Step 3. Treat your hair gently
Scratching, brushing, towel drying, twisting, and other harsh treatments can damage and separate the curls, leaving them looking tangled and messy. To keep your curls in check, avoid touching your hair unless you have to. When applying hair care products, or combing with your fingers, part your hair into sections and style them in sections. Here are some other ways to avoid frizz:
- Sleep in a silk pillowcase designed as a soft base for your hair. This sleeping mat is also great for your skin.
- Avoid styling techniques that pull a lot of curls, and use hair ornaments that aren't too sharp or tight.
Step 4. Get your curls back in shape between shampoos
When you wake up in the morning (after sleeping on a plush silk pillowcase), curly hair may look flat. To restore its shape, spray water or gel on your hair to make it damp. Work your way through your hair a little at a time to get your curls back in shape.
- To prevent frizz during the day, bring along some hair gel or oil that you can use to smooth your hair.
- Remember not to comb or brush curly hair if you want to keep it in shape.
Tips
- Following the steps above right before bed will define the look of your curly hair in the morning. Arrange a little according to the advice in the last step before leaving the house. Rinse hair with cold water to lock in its natural shape.
- Try sleeping with your hair braided to make it look more wavy/curly.
- If your curly hair is tangled, you're better off brushing it gently to smooth it out.
- A diffuser is much better than a regular hairdryer, as it can make your hair curl longer, and look even more curly!
- Use a three-second spray or hairspray to keep curls in shape longer.
- Consider stopping shampoo. The drying sulfates in shampoo can often damage your hair's natural texture. Many people who try to shampoo without shampoo get wavy hair from previously straight hair! See the article how to wash without shampoo for more information.
