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Invariably people born with curly hair wish their hair were straighter. And, people who are born with straight hair generally wish theirs were curlier. While curly hair can be wonderful, you need to understand how it properly take care of it to truly appreciate its beauty and uniqueness.

By properly taking care of your curly hair you can enjoy its natural curl and be the envy of all who have straight hair. Here are five tips to care for your curly hair:

Tip #1: Use a Moisturizing Shampoo

If you have curly hair then moisturizing shampoo is a requirement. Curly hair will frizz without a lot of moisture. Some of the best moisturizing shampoos on the market are available online or at your local salons. By using a moisturizing shampoo designed specifically for curly hair you can insure that your shampoo is not drying out your hair and causing it to frizz. You should also shampoo when you need to but not every single day. By shampooing every day you are likely to strip the natural moisture from your hair.

Tip #2: Use a Moisturizing Conditioner

After you have shampooed with a good salon quality moisturizing shampoo, you will need to use a moisturizing conditioner designed for curly or dry hair. Rub the moisturizing conditioner into your hair and let it sit for a couple minutes before you wash it out. By doing this you will get the most effective conditioning from your conditioner.

Tip #3: Use a Deep Conditioner

One of the best things you can do for your curly hair is to use a deep conditioner regularly. You can either purchase a special deep conditioner from a salon, or you can simply use a larger amount of your regular moisturizing conditioner and leave it in your hair for an extended period of time before you wash it out. By deep conditioner your hair will be very soft and shiny and less likely to frizz from dryness.

Tip #4: Styling Products

Once you have washed and conditioned your hair you will want to use styling products designed specifically for curly hair. Special texture serums and relaxing creams can be wonderful to allow your curls to come out without any frizz. You will want to experiment and come up with the best products for your specific hair type and style.

Tip #5: Air Dry or Use a Diffuser

The best thing you can do for your curly hair is to allow it to air dry. However, when this is not possible, you should be using a diffuser and a low heat setting to blow dry. If you are going to attempt to blow dry your hair straight, consider investing in an ionic hair dryer to keep from damaging your hair.

You can have beautiful curly hair by taking the time to condition it regularly and style it with products designed with the unique needs of curly hair in mind.


Hope that helped!

[iSamoora- Maghraby ❤]

Dealing with curly hair


‘Fluffy’. ‘Boofy’. ‘Frizzy’. In the age of stick-straight locks gracing magazine covers, it is easy to think that curly hair is just not ‘in’.

Certainly years of taunting at primary school would lead any curly haired nzgirl to believe that their tresses are anything but desirable.

But this perception is inaccurate. The only thing holding curly hair back from being fashionable is that so many people lack the knowledge necessary to make their curls look fabulous. With the right information, any curly haired girl can go from fighting to loving their hair. This is a lesson I’ve had to learn.

After enjoying years of straight, hassle free hair, puberty hit and I suddenly became the not-so-proud owner of a head of ringlets, with which I had no idea what to do.

I spent years pulling my hair back off my face, desperate to hide the fact that it was curly. Most curly haired girls will have, at one time or another, found ways to conceal their hair.

The first commandment on the path to fabulous curls is: never brush your hair. If you use a brush, you are forcing frizz upon yourself and the extreme force needed is bound to damage your hair.

So throw out your brush. Once you have taken this step, your hair will look better almost immediately.

Instead, comb through conditioner in the shower with a wide toothed comb, and use a detangling spray. The best shampoos to use on curly hair are those created specifically for curls, or at least dry hair as curly hair needs all the moisture it can get.

If you are using a shampoo for normal hair, you're not doing yourself any favours. The Curl Life line by Matrix is excellent, as it prepares curls and begins the styling process as you wash and condition. This is a salon brand and rather pricy, so if your budget won’t stretch that far a great supermarket line is Pantene’s hydrating curls, which has shampoo, conditioner and styling products.

Whenever you wash your hair make sure you use a leave-in conditioner afterwards - a cream leave-in conditioner is ideal as it keeps curls moisturised all day.

The main difficulties faced by curly haired girls tend to lie in styling. A lot of girls complain about frizz, but are reluctant to use anything to tame their locks because of the crunchy feel.

Put bluntly, if you want nice curls, you need to use styling products. It's always easier to style your hair after it has been washed, as products are absorbed more effectively by damp hair.

Firstly, mousse used lightly all over will act as a base. Secondly it is necessary to use a medium to strong hold gel to keep curls in place. My favourites include Schwarzkopf Shine Enhance gel, and Joico Styling Lotion.

If you find your hair is still frizzy despite these products, a lightweight hairspray will work wonders to keep frizz tamed all day.

To the constant amusement of those around me, I always keep a bottle of gel in my purse, to deal with any ‘frizz patches’ that crop up when I'm out. If all else fails, keep an emergency hair-tie nearby. The best way to have beautiful curls is to be prepared after all.

Having curly hair is underrated. I continually receive compliments from straight haired girls who wish their hair was curly - a testament to the fact that it is not such a bad thing. So instead of hiding your curls and spending hundreds on hair straighteners, indulge in a little curl pride and you might just see the benefits.