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How to manage and learn more aboutr curly hair
Products Every Curly-Haired Girl Needs
Being partof the curly girl nation, there
are some products you should stay away from that weigh down their hair,
you need a few products to keep frizz and dryness in check:
Creamy shampoos Creamy shampoos are a
better bet than clarifying (or clear) shampoos.
Two
types of conditioners You simply cannot overcondition frizzy
hair. You need a heavy conditioner for use every time you wash your
hair, and a deep conditioner for use once a week.
Smoothing cream and alcohol-free gel From
the minute you step out of the shower, you need to coat the cuticle so
it locks out moisture.
Styling cream
Enhance your curls with a cream created for curly hair. Rub it in and
let hair airdry.
Style serum Warm up a
couple drops of this in your hands and palm over dry, frizzy curls. The
serum will solve your frizz problems.
Straightening
balm or gel If you want to blow-dry hair straight, rub a
quarter-size amount of this on hair before drying curly hair (always in
sections, working from the lower layers on up).
Put Away the Blow Dryer
To combat the frizzies, refrain from blowing hair
dry. Adding heat to air only increases the problem. Instead,
finger-comb hair, letting curls air-dry. (Luckily, because your hair
tends to be dry, so you don't need to wash hair more than a couple
times a week). If you must use a blow dryer, use a diffuser and dry by
cupping hair with your hands from below (never scrunch curls, you'll
invite frizz). One tip we learned from a curly haired friend: Don't rub
hair dry with a towel, instead squeeze moisture out with paper towels.
The Less You Mess, the Better
The more you play with your curls, blow drying
them, scrunching them, etc, the better chances you'll get frizz. You
can style hair by twisting curls around your finger, letting them lay
to air dry.
How to Straighten Curly Hair
First apply straightening balm (see above). Divide
hair into four or five sections and blow dry each section using a flat
paddle brush. Once hair is COMPLETELY dry, flat-iron 2-inch sections at
a time. Rub a silicon-based gloss between hands and palm over your
straightened sections. It will help hold the hair in place.
Want Straight Hair for Good? Consider a
Permanent Treatment
If you find you flat-iron your
hair almost every time you wash it, you might consider investing in a
permanent hair-relaxing session. Gentle relaxers can last up to six
months and take only about an hour to do. But these are best on
single-processed hair (hair that's not been colored). Thermal
reconditioning is another option. The process takes about four hours
but lasts six to 10 months.
Get the Right
Haircut
Curly hair needs length to weigh curls
down. Your best cut will be medium to long, with layers cut in to
alleviate some of the fullness. What you don't want is a blunt cut,
which means a ton of fullness on the bottom -- a very dated look.
Instead, ask for layers starting at your upper lip, gradually angled
back.
Find a Good Stylist
My stylist had curly hair and she went to another
stylist with curly hair to get her hair cut. Why? Because she knew this
stylist understood her hair, her needs and how finicky curly hair can
be. Not everyone agrees with me (some stylists insist anyone can cut
curly hair), but I still stand firm.
Source: About.comAnother good site to find out not only how to manage curly
hair, but learn more about the different textures and types is
NaturallyCurly.com.
Its an entire site devoted to curly hair with a strong community filled
with pictures and product recommendations. The first time I found it, I
was there for over an hour just looking around and absorbing SO much
information. Its a bookmark on my
computer!
Stay Stylish!
Posted on Jul 25 2007 4:25 pm UTC by samida
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