Before you begin styling your curly hair, you need to start with a good base. Curly hair is naturally dry and needs to be well moisturized. Try not to shampoo more than 3 times a week or every other day at most because shampoo can be very drying. Always use a thick, moisturizing conditioner during every wash, and try to use a deep conditioner every couple of weeks for extra moisture.
Once you have finished washing and conditioning your hair, rinse it in the shower with the coldest water you can stand. If you can't stand cold water in the shower, use a pitcher of cold water, bend over the shower, or pour it over your hair when you are finished with the water.
The cold water will help seal the cuticle. This keeps the moisture from escaping. Steam will open the cuticle back up, so don't let the bathroom get steamy, or get out of the bathroom as soon as possible.
Next is product time. Don't squeeze the water from your hair yet. Keep it soaking wet so that you can get the hair products evenly distributed without breaking of your beautiful curls.
You can use any product you like, but I recommend always starting with a leave-in conditioner. You can either leave in a little bit of your regular conditioner, use your regular conditioner as a leave-in, or use a leave-in conditioner. If you have shoulder length hair, use about a nickel sized amount. Use more with longer hair.
To apply, coat the conditioner on your hands and comb your fingers through your hair to evenly distribute it throughout. Concentrate more on the ends of your hair because it is usually drier. Now you can add the other products. I prefer a curling gel. It will hold the curls without making it stiff and crunchy.
You could also try a mousse and/or de-frizz serum. Use whatever works for you. After you have all the product in, scrunch your hair towards your head. Instead of wringing out your hair, use this to release the water. This scrunching will also help encourage the curls.
Finally, take a towel and scrunch with it some more to get as much water out as possible. It's best to let it air dry, but if you want it done faster, you can use a diffuser on a low setting for a few minutes to help speed up the process. Don't brush or comb your hair or else you'll break up the curls. Let it dry and then put in some pins or clips if you want. - 17943
Once you have finished washing and conditioning your hair, rinse it in the shower with the coldest water you can stand. If you can't stand cold water in the shower, use a pitcher of cold water, bend over the shower, or pour it over your hair when you are finished with the water.
The cold water will help seal the cuticle. This keeps the moisture from escaping. Steam will open the cuticle back up, so don't let the bathroom get steamy, or get out of the bathroom as soon as possible.
Next is product time. Don't squeeze the water from your hair yet. Keep it soaking wet so that you can get the hair products evenly distributed without breaking of your beautiful curls.
You can use any product you like, but I recommend always starting with a leave-in conditioner. You can either leave in a little bit of your regular conditioner, use your regular conditioner as a leave-in, or use a leave-in conditioner. If you have shoulder length hair, use about a nickel sized amount. Use more with longer hair.
To apply, coat the conditioner on your hands and comb your fingers through your hair to evenly distribute it throughout. Concentrate more on the ends of your hair because it is usually drier. Now you can add the other products. I prefer a curling gel. It will hold the curls without making it stiff and crunchy.
You could also try a mousse and/or de-frizz serum. Use whatever works for you. After you have all the product in, scrunch your hair towards your head. Instead of wringing out your hair, use this to release the water. This scrunching will also help encourage the curls.
Finally, take a towel and scrunch with it some more to get as much water out as possible. It's best to let it air dry, but if you want it done faster, you can use a diffuser on a low setting for a few minutes to help speed up the process. Don't brush or comb your hair or else you'll break up the curls. Let it dry and then put in some pins or clips if you want. - 17943
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