How to care for curly hair

Girls with curly hair have no idea how lucky they are. But this type of hair should be properly looked after. Because the subtleties affect not only styling, but also washing, as well as combing. Straight-haired ladies in this regard are easier: wash, comb, straighten. But with a curly shock, this will not work. Let's look at the main aspects in order of priority.

Washing curly hair

Care begins with a wash, which must be done according to all the rules. This procedure is done three times a week. More often, ringlets do not need to be washed so that they do not dry out.

Co-washing technique

1. Co-washing is a wet hair treatment with a porous structure. Washing is carried out without the use of shampoo, in this process only conditioner-rinse aid is used. It is especially important to wash curly hair in such a way to fill the voids in their structure and make the pile malleable.
2. First you need to moisten the head with barely warm water, then apply a rinse along the entire length, retreating 1-2 fingers from the root. The air conditioner is distributed in a dense layer, it should be clearly visible (white film).
3. After uniform and plentiful application, it is necessary to leave the product for 3 minutes (preferably longer). The balm is washed off with warm water, then the head is dried naturally. That's the whole technique.
4. Co-washing should be done no more than 1 time per week, because the hair will become oily. Occasionally, you can wash your hair with balm twice in 7 days, but only in emergency situations.
5. In the remaining two days, you must use shampoo. It is not distributed along the entire length, but is applied only to the roots and foams. Manipulation is repeated twice in 1 wash. At the end of the wet treatment, conditioner is applied along the entire length (but not to the roots).
6. Co-voiding should be resorted to only when the girl has curly hair with increased dryness. If they are of normal type, this therapy is not needed. Otherwise, strong moisture will make the curls sticky and “liquid”.

The choice of funds for curly hair

1. Curls of a wavy type need caring cosmetics of directed action. Be sure to use a spray to facilitate combing. It is applied to dry or wet strands 1 time per day. You can distribute the composition before laying.
2. If you use a hairdryer, get a product with the effect of thermal protection. They need to spray their hair before styling to avoid strong exposure to high temperatures.
3. Not without the use of basic cosmetics. Her list includes shampoo, balm, mask of a professional series. All formulations should be produced by the same manufacturer and marked “for curly hair”.
4. Nourishing or moisturizing masks should be used at least once a week. They fill micro-hollows (pores), make the strands malleable to styling. As an alternative, lubricate curls with raw egg yolk before washing your hair.
5. Wavy locks are useful to get nutrition from natural oils. Such procedures are carried out according to the type of hot wraps. You choose oil (sea buckthorn, olive, corn), heat, apply. After 1.5 hours of exposure under the film, the product is washed off.
6. Serums, emulsions, and other formulations designed specifically for curly hair will not be superfluous. They are aimed at maintaining the elasticity of curls, giving them shine, moisturizing, nourishing right to the tips and filling voids.
7. Particular attention is paid to the choice of tools that you use systematically. We are talking about balms and shampoos.Buy sulfate-free formulations that are high in keratin. It is good if in the column “Composition” licorice extract, extract of cornflowers, shea butter or jojoba oil, other natural ingredients are indicated.
8. No matter which company you choose, do not buy cosmetics designed to increase hair volume. The basis of such funds is silicone, which envelops and dries the strands.

Conditioners for curly hair

1. For women who have this type of hair, manufacturers have created special products. Such conditioners do not need to be washed off. The product must be applied in between washings of hair.
2. Alternatively, you can resort to styling tools. Such a composition is allowed to be distributed both on wet and dry hair. Thanks indelible tool retains the shape of curls. The structure of the hair becomes slightly porous and thin enough.
3. Deep Conditioning air conditioners are approved for everyday use. A special system with active ingredients has a deep moisturizing curly hair. Curls get all the necessary components from the roots to the ends.
4. It’s not a secret to anyone that curls with a fine structure are easier to wash. As for the owners of thicker and tougher strands, trichologists recommend monitoring these hairs with particular care.
5. In this case, it is worth paying attention to the effective formulations of the Ouidad and Deva Curl product line. Such compositions provide maximum care for curls. If you have very tough and naughty curls, you should pay attention to "Oribe", "Ojon", "Wen" and "Rene Furterer".
6. Owners of curly hair can be divided into several types. Curls can be curly, wavy and strands with spiral curls. Keep in mind, depending on the type of hair you should choose a shampoo directed action. Read reviews, consult with a sales assistant.

Hair Drying Rules

1. After washing your hair, you should try to injure the structure of curly hair as little as possible. Try to dry the strands naturally. Avoid frequent use of hair dryers and similar attributes. In some cases, it is allowed to use a hairdryer with a diffuser and warm air. Also, the flow should be directed exclusively to the roots.
2. As a result of such drying, the tips will not suffer much and will maintain a normal structure. To avoid fluffy hair, direct the air flow systematically from top to bottom and back. At the end of the procedure, set the cool mode. As a result, you will keep styling and shape for a longer time.

Rules for combing hair

1. It is important to know that combing dry curly curls leads to damage to their structure. If you look, such a hair can still be combed. Try to carry out the procedure at a time when the hair is a little damp. Sprinkle them with water in advance.
2. To achieve a beautiful styling of curly curls, it is not at all necessary to use beauty gadgets. The ability to stack hair with your fingers is no worse. And also it is worth giving preference to a comb with rare teeth instead of massage.

Hair that curls from nature or has become so due to the effects of chemistry has a porous structure. Due to the fact that the hairs do not adhere well to each other, they need careful care.

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