5 Tips to Wash, Brush, and Style Curly Hair
While curly hair is amazing, managing it can be challenging. Having naturally curly hair comes with problems such as too much volume, breakage, frizz, and flyaways. Caring for your hair, in this case, entails carefully choosing products to clean and style it, as well as your daily habits.
At PRO CHEER LIFE, we’ve researched the best ways to keep your curls healthy and looking great, especially for auditions and team performances. Read on.
1. Wash your hair less often.
Since curly hair is prone to breakage and frizz, you might want to consider reducing the frequency of your washes. For those with looser curls, you can wash up to four times a week, while those with coily curls can limit their frequency to once weekly. The bottom line is that you shouldn’t wash your hair every day.
2. Avoid shampoos with sulfates.
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a cleaning agent used in many shampoos. It’s also responsible for producing that classic “lather” as you apply the shampoo to wet hair. Unfortunately, sulfates tend to strip away moisture and hair color (if you’ve dyed your hair). Opt for sulfate-free shampoo products like Garnier Hair Care Fructis Curl Nourish Shampoo and L'Oreal Paris EverCurl Sulfate Free Shampoo for Curly Hair.
Related article: A Guide to Choosing the Right Shampoo for Yourself
3. Add shine using a hair serum.
In between washes, make sure to give your curls a glossy finish by applying a hair serum. It also helps to check whether a serum can address specific issues like heat damage and breakage, and can help with the repair process. To use a serum, simply add a few drops to your palm, rub your hands together, and apply starting from the mid-length to the ends of your hair.
Additional Tip: You might also want to try natural oils like tea tree oil,
4. Brush your hair while it’s still wet.
Anyone with curly hair knows how difficult it is to brush dry curls. Doing so will likely result in frizz, plus it can ruin the pattern of your hair. When brushing wet curly hair, make sure to separate your hair into sections. Also, use a brush with wide spaces and a good grip.
5. Eat adequate amounts of protein.
Don’t just follow the tips mentioned previously here — more than anything else, consume a diet with the right nutrients to support healthy hair. This includes protein from eggs, fatty fish, and nuts. Furthermore, get vitamin C from foods like cruciferous vegetables, bell peppers, and strawberries. Vitamin C promotes hair health by supporting collagen production.
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Final Thoughts
Keeping curly hair healthy and beautiful requires some special considerations. You may have made mistakes in caring for your curly hair, but hopefully, the tips we’ve shared above will put you on the right path. As an added tip, consider speaking with a professional hairstylist who can add shape to your hair and help you keep it well-maintained!
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