Naturally curly hair can feel like a curse instead of a blessing. Most celebrities and models have perfectly strait shiny hair. Seeing these images everyday can have curly haired folks without flatirons seething with envy. The best way to manage naturally curly hair is to embrace it. With the proper care, natural curls can be maintained and even look great when flattened out using heat.
Finding the Right Conditioner to Manage Curls
Women with extremely thin or fine strait hair can never imagine how important a good conditioner is when managing curly hair. If curly hair is not deeply conditioned, it can leave hair looking dry, dull and frizzy. Look for thick and creamy conditioning formulas that are created especially for curls. It is also a good idea to find a good deep conditioner to leave in for an extended period of time at least once a week.
Leave in Conditioner to Detangle Curls
Anyone with curly hair knows that after a shampooing and conditioning there is still plenty of work to be done. A major part of managing curly hair is detangling. The difficultly level of detangling curly hair depends on the thickness and type of curl, but anyone with curly hair will benefit from a good leave in conditioner. Leave in conditioners can protect the hair during the detangling process. They can also decrease frizz and add softness. They come in a variety of forms that include creams and sprays.
Wide Tooth Comb
In general, the only times curly hair is combed through is when the hair is wet. This is an especially fragile time for hair and it is important to not pull or break the hair when detangling curls. The best tool for this is a wide tooth comb. There are a huge variety of these available. A large pick is also useful when untangling curly hair. Picks can be easier to hold on to and are also widely available. When detangling it is also important to start at the bottom and work up to the top, this will result in less breakage.
Styling Product for Managing Curls
Styling products are especially important when managing curly hair. With the right product, curly hair can go from a dry frizzy mess to beautifully defined shiny curls. The right product varies from person to person because all curly hair is not created equal, but what is most important is giving the curls a little hold and decreasing frizz. The two products that do this best are mousse and gel. Mousses will work best for curly hair that is thin, while gel is probably best for thicker hair.
Shine Products for Curly Hair
Anyone managing curly hair knows that dry frizzy hair is a constant problem. There are now a large number of silicon based products that can help curly hair to appear shiny and decrease frizz. These products do help, but it is important to use them in moderation because they are extremely oily and can weight down hair and cause product buildup.
Constance Simmons - Constance Simmons is a writer from the Houston area. She has been writing academically for the past 11 years. She has a Bachelor of ...
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