Is waking up with frizzy hair cramping your style? You should be getting the bounce and shine out of your curly hair you want every day, and now you can!
We have some tips and tricks to share with you on how you can better care for your curly hair. These are simple steps to get your luscious locks ready for the day ahead.
Washing Naturally Curly Hair
Are you using the right shampoo? Naturally, curly hair tends to be on the drier side of the spectrum. This is why you will want to opt for a shampoo that will provide your hair with moisture and not a shampoo that will dry your hair out even more. This stands true for conditioners as well. Look for shampoos and conditioners that contain things like keratin, shea butter, natural or essential oils, plant extracts, aloe vera, hydrolyzed silk, and animal proteins.
Haircare is important to keep your hair as healthy as it can be. This means that even water temperature while washing is important for hair health. Using cold water will help strengthen your hair and close up cuticles. Hot water, unlike cold, will dry out and can cause frizziness.
With curly hair being so dry you can also try a pre-shampoo treatment. Most people only use conditioner after using shampooing. With this method, you use conditioner before and after shampooing. Using conditioner before you wash can lock in moisture and help your hair retain some of its natural oils.
This can also be accomplished by refraining from shampooing your hair every day. Try washing your every two-three days, everybody’s hair is different, try your own schedule and see what works best for you.
Should I Brush My Curly Hair?
Along with lacking moisture curly hair can often be more susceptible to breakage. To help prevent breakage it is best to brush through your hair in the shower, even while the conditioner is still in your hair. This will make sure the conditioner touches each lock and will make brushing easier.
Just like the shampoo, choosing the right brush will make a difference to the health of your hair. Things like natural bristles and wide-toothed combs are things to take into consideration. Using natural bristles can help spread natural oils from your roots throughout all of your hair.
Letting your curly hair air-dry is probably the best option over using a blow dryer. A blow dryer can damage your hair and make it frizzy.
Keep Your Hair Frizz-Free Overnight
How you sleep can impact how your curly hair will look in the morning. Sleeping on your side or stomach can help your hair be less frizzy and messy when you wake up in the morning. Sleeping on your back can put too much pressure on your hair follicles, leaving your hair knotty.
To our curly-haired friends, always be sure your hair is getting enough moisture! A hair mask is a great way to keep moisture in your hair overnight. You put the mask in your hair before you go to bed and let it sit all night, and wash it out in the morning. You don’t need a hair mask every night, but if your hair is very dry try a mask a couple of times a week.
A leave-in conditioner is another good option. Spritz your ends and leave it in overnight, helping strengthen and tame frizz.
Our trained professionals at NG Salon are here to help your curls reach their full potential. Book an appointment or call us today!
