What are the characteristics of curly hair?

Curly hair is nearly always dry hair – this, combined with the fact that light reflects better from straight surfaces than curved ones, means that girls with curls often long for the sleek, shiny hair that they feel they will never have. Curls also have a tendency to tangle and this can result in breaking and splitting. As your hair is already quite fragile, a considerable amount of TLC is crucial if you want to keep this type of hair in the best condition possible. All of this pales in comparison, however; with the ultimate trauma for curly-haired girls – the dreaded frizz. All it needs is a tiny bit of moisture in the air for your sleek curls to turn into tangled webs. But you don’t need to suffer in silence.

How to care for curly hair

Now this may shock you. If you have curly hair, never, even ever wash it every day. It tends to dehydrate the hair and make it more frizzy and unmanageable. Instead let your hair pick up some natural oils to help keep it calm and under control. If you have to wash to feel clean, skip shampoo and just rinse with water, then apply conditioner When you wash, technique is crucial – use moisturising shampoos and leave-in conditioners to add hydrating ingredients. For the best results comb through with a wide-toothed comb (the only way you should comb curly hair). Twice a month use an intensive conditioner or hot oil treatment When drying, don’t rub your hair with the towel. Instead squeeze the excess water into the towel. Apply an anti-frizz styling cream or serum to the hair while it’s still wet and leave it to dry naturally, or at least use a hair dryer with a diffuser and only moderate heat. And never tip the head upside down -you’re asking for frizz.

Top 5 Tips For Curly Hair

1) If you find your brush is always tangling in your hair; splash out on one made of boar’s hair bristles, which don’t stick.

2) If you don’t want to fork out for that, just use your fingers – they’re better for curly hair than most brushes and you won’t have to spend a penny.

3) If your curls have gone flat overnight don’t think you need to style again. Just tip your head upside down and massage the hair near your scalp in a circular motion.This generates volume at the roots and wakes up your look.

4) To protect curly hair from further dehydration always stop blow-drying just before the ends are completely dry. It’s in the last few minutes of drying that the final water leaves the strands, leading to dehydration and breaking.

5) Curly heads often think they can only have long hair to look good. Not true. Layered, short styles which prevent the hair from spilling outwards work as well as long, heavy locks.

With a bit of love and attention, curly hair can be beautiful hair and 2 celebrities that really know how to pull off a great look are Beyonce Knowles and Sarah Jessica Parker.

Experts say that 2008 hairstyles are showing a return of the curly perm from the eighties, except this time, no frizz allowed! So be sure to follow instructions to care for your curls!

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