{"id":3956,"date":"2020-06-08T22:28:40","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T22:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2020-08-24T18:47:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T18:47:31","slug":"keep-curly-hair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/keep-curly-hair\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get and Keep Curly Hair"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re curly and you know it, raise your hand — now bring it in for a high five. We aren\u2019t forgetting you guys with the waves or the coils, either. Nor you guys, with the perm – for the next 3 to 6 months, you\u2019re in the curly club. Different <\/span>hair types<\/span> obviously lead to <\/span>different experiences and needs<\/span>, but we\u2019re all in this thing together.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we\u2019ll be including a little something for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

Naturally, curly hair isn\u2019t the easiest to maintain, but when you find a curly hair routine that works for you, the results are gorgeous. Whether your hair is naturally curly or prettily permed — whether it curls perfectly or tends to fall a bit flat or get big and frizzy – here are some useful tricks that any girls with curly hair should keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Take Care of Curly Hair<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

These are the basics of how to get curly hair looking<\/a> and feeling its best.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If your hair curls naturally, all of this will help enhance your curl pattern. If you have a perm, all of this will extend the life of the treatment and keep it looking good. If you have a natural curl but your hair has been damaged over time (by treatments, or unchecked splitting, or whatever it is), how to make your hair curly again starts here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Brushing to a Minimum<\/b><\/h3>\n

Brushing isn\u2019t bad, per se, but it certainly isn\u2019t helping you. If you have thick curly hair (as in, <\/span>d<\/span>e<\/span>nse<\/span>) or frizzy, curly hair, you\u2019re probably already familiar with the pitfalls of brushing. It stretches out and separates the curl strands and encourages breakage, especially with thin curly hair (as in, fine).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, you want to detangle. You can use a wide-toothed comb or simply your fingers — portion your hair into sections for the best results. If you absolutely feel the need to run a brush through once a week, try a large paddle brush and only on wet hair.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Shampoo Excessively<\/b><\/h3>\n

Traditional shampoos combat excess oil, as well as clean away dirt and debris. But curly hair needs its oils (and additional hydration, too). It\u2019s more difficult for natural oils to work all the way down from your roots to your ends because of all the twists and waves along the way, and curl patterns are naturally more porous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each time you shampoo, you\u2019re stripping away natural oils; it\u2019ll dry out your hair and cause frizz. Curly hair can get away with just one wash a week, but whatever you do, shampoo less often than every other day. If you\u2019re a curly girl with an oily scalp, you\u2019ll need to find a balance or <\/span>specific product<\/span> that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maximize Conditioning<\/b><\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s a neat compromise– instead of cleansing your hair during daily showers, simply condition it. You\u2019ll boost the hydration, smoothness, and shine, and still get the nice feeling of massaging a product in then washing it out. Do this whether you shampoo or not, but definitely try deep conditioning masks for after-shampoo care.<\/span><\/p>\n

A weekly hair mask works wonders for replenishing lost hydration and structure. You want to know how to get natural curls back after some damage? Adopting an overnight conditioning routine helps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Protein-based masks help repair (color-safe is great if you\u2019re currently rocking faux-blonde curly hair, for example) while oil formulas moisturize. They\u2019re meant to be rinsed out, but don\u2019t forget a little daily leave-in conditioner in the meantime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Picky with Your Products<\/b><\/h3>\n

As we\u2019ve discussed a bit, always try to find products that <\/span>cater to your needs<\/span>. Should you focus on fixing brittleness? Do you need to get frizz under control<\/a>? Thick hair can handle heavy products being slathered on, but fine hair needs lighter fare, so it isn\u2019t weighed down — and having a full, bushy head of hair, doesn\u2019t necessarily reflect the thickness of individual strands!<\/span><\/p>\n