Soft flowing curls that emphasize femininity and sophistication are the dream of many of the fair sex.
Most of all, in this matter, the owners of wavy hair were lucky, although for some such natural “happiness”, given by nature, causes a lot of inconvenience and trouble: curls often do not obey, it is difficult to take the desired shape, often require the use of gel or foam during styling. However, more serious problems are associated not even with the design of the hairstyle, but with the he alth of the curls: dyeing, blow-drying, straightening affect their structure destructively.
Proper and high-quality care for curly hair will help to keep curls he althy, give them natural springiness, natural shine and luxurious look.
Shampoo Selection Criteria
The first and, perhaps, the main step towards the he alth of curls is the right choice of shampoo. In good condition strandsit is recommended to use a detergent for curly hair; in all other cases, you should focus on the structure of the curls and the type of scalp.
Dry strands need additional hydration, which can be provided by shampoo components such as cornflower, lotus, witch hazel extract or jojoba, coconut, licorice oil extract. Shampoos with a strengthening and protective effect based on sage, papain, horseradish are useful for thinning hair. It is better to refuse detergents with the effect of increasing the volume. They destroy frizz and lead to breakage, making frizzy hair useless.
Products for curly hair from the professional series are characterized by a wide variety and high efficiency. Thus, consumers highly appreciated Hair Juice Curly shampoo from the Italian brand Brelil Professional.
Coconut and passion fruit extracts present in its composition make curly hair soft, manageable, elastic. Vitamins A, C, E nourish the scalp and protect against negative factors. According to the owners of curls, after applying Hair Juice Curly shampoo, the hair becomes elastic, silky and more defined.
When washing curly hair, it is important to follow a few rules:
- wash them when dirty;
- use soft water;
- don't use too hot water,
- do not rub the scalp with force, thus stimulating the sebaceous glands.
Curly Hair Balm
The main nutrient for hair after shampooing is a balm or conditioner. The action of these funds is aimed at providing additional nutrition, restoring damaged hair structure, moisturizing the scalp and facilitating combing. Especially relevant is the use of balm for owners of weakened curls.
Periodically it is recommended to use emulsions, oils and serums with keratin elements. The use of such cosmetic preparations makes it much easier to care for unruly curly hair.
Means that will help give volume and elasticity to curls are characterized by different actions.
One of the highly effective lotion-conditioner is Curl Definer Conditioning Lotion brand Londa Professional. Microcapsules with ginger and olive extract saturate with moisture, fill with vitality and prevent each strand from drying out. Thanks to the unique formula of the product, chaotic and dull curls turn into shiny and expressive curls.
The lotion is applied to a wet head, not washed off, which provides high-quality care for curly hair. Consumer reviews regarding this cosmetic product are positive. The fair sex is satisfied with the action of the conditioner and felt a positive effect literally from the first application of the cosmetic product.
How to dry curly hair?
Curly hair carecomes down not only to the correct selection of shampoo and conditioner, but also to drying after washing. At this stage, you should forget about the hair dryer: curls negatively perceive artificial heat, become brittle, lose their natural shine. Therefore, it is recommended to take a bath towel to help, with which to blot the hair in the direction from the tips to the roots. After the strands are dry, you should carefully comb them with a large comb with sparse teeth, starting from the tips and gradually rising higher, to the roots.
To shape the curls while drying, you can use a shaping cream or gel, pressing each strand to the scalp and making a spiral out of it.
Curly hair care: professional products
A separate approach to each curl can be ensured by applying Wella's nourishing Enrich Repairing Mousse.
Cosmetic product contains glyoxylic acid, silk extract, panthenol and vitamin E. Thanks to these components, the curls acquire a natural shine, silkiness and lightness. Cream care for curly hair is ideal for those whose hair is very curly and difficult to style. How to use? The product should be applied to clean, dry hair. Do not rinse.
A good solution in modeling perfect curls is to use a curly hair care product such as Super-Natural Curl Shaping&Defining Cream from Bamboo Style, Alterna.
The action of the cosmetic preparation is aimed at creating smooth, even curls from small and unformed curls. The leave-in cream (care for curly hair is not a whim, but a necessity, so you should not try to save on additional cosmetic products) is characterized by a light texture and contains sunflower and lumbang seed oil, blue yucca roots, bamboo extract. Due to the naturalness of the components, it is suitable for daily use, provides high-quality thermal protection, which is especially important for those who like to use curling irons, irons and hair dryers when modeling their hair.
Staining features
Hair coloring is a procedure that many of the fair sex resort to. One needs it to mask gray hair, the other - to change the image. Care for curly hair at this stage is the right choice of product. Do not use paints with ammonia, as the action of the chemical component is extremely harmful. Ammonia contributes to the destruction of the protein that regulates the formation of melanin (natural pigment) contained in the hair shaft. Under the action of the coloring element, the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands is disturbed, due to which the hair becomes dry and brittle. Therefore, it is better to stop your choice on natural dyes: henna or basma.
And yet, it is better to entrust the coloring of curls to a hairdresser who will help you choose the right paint and with high qualitywill do its job. Professional care for curly hair consists of a procedure for restoring it with hot steam and nourishing masks, which beauty salons often offer after dyeing.
Helpful tips for caring for wavy curls
Wavy hair is very sensitive to straightening, chemicals and heat. With poor-quality care, hot drying, frequent styling, they become tangled, split at the ends.
To avoid such negative consequences, it is recommended:
- In the process of styling, use a heat-protective spray that covers the hair with a special keratin film. The latter melts under the action of high temperatures without disturbing the structure of the hair.
- Use protective equipment before going outside. Sprays with an SPF factor (sunscreen) have proven themselves well against exposure to sunlight.
- Do not abuse the straightener (irons).
Haircut
Trimming is recommended once every 3 months. Care for unruly curly hair in the form of this manipulation is aimed at preventing the section of curls. A haircut with “hot scissors” has a good effect, after which the ends of the hair seem to be soldered, leaving natural moisture inside.
As for haircuts in general, there is a huge selection of styles and interesting looks for owners of curly hair: asymmetry, bob, cascade, layered haircut - these are just some of the optionsperfect hairstyles. When using various styling schemes, curly strands can look in accordance with the master's intention: aristocratic, playful, sexy.
Straightening curls
Many owners of curly hair dream of straightening it, so quite often they resort to the help of devices such as a styler or flat irons.
Straightening is done as follows:
- Spray for naughty strands is applied to wet hair to structure them.
- Thermal protection spray is then sprayed on and the hair is blow-dried using a round comb. Drying of each strand starts from the back of the head with a gradual upward movement to the crown.
- Hair is pulled out with an iron or a hot styler.
And yet, in order to avoid damage to the structure of the hair and overdrying, you should not often resort to this procedure.
From professional preparations used for modeling curls, you can opt for Tony & Guy's spray-gel "Reliable fixation of curly hair". The tool allows you to naturally fix the hairstyle and achieve control over naughty strands.
How to use: Spray onto damp, slightly towel-dried hair. Model large curls with a curling iron or manual twisting.
Natural curly hair can be emphasized by spraying the product onto dry hair and distributing it evenly along the entire length. As a result of the application of the spray, the hair becomesdocile, soft and naturally agile.
Express straightening of curls can be done in salon conditions. For this procedure, stylists use a styler and products with keratin and ceramides. Smoothing, restoring the structure of the hair, they protect curls from heat and at the same time have a healing effect.
Massage to strengthen and grow hair
Proper care of curly hair will be more effective if you massage your head at least once every 2-3 days. Manipulation, which requires patience and consistency, is aimed at increasing blood flow, improving skin nutrition and activating hair growth. You should be aware that when massaged, the glands actively secrete sebum. Therefore, it is recommended to massage the head shortly before washing. After the massage, it is recommended to apply a nourishing mask to the hair - the heated skin will absorb it much faster and more fully than in the usual mode.
Massaging should be done with fingertips in different directions. First, stroking with light movements, then with a gradual increase in pressure - in a circle. In conclusion, it is recommended to lightly stroke the skin.
Massage to strengthen curly hair should be done in such a way that it is a pleasure. It is very good to lubricate your fingers with heated castor or burdock oil before the procedure.
At the end of the head massage, it is recommended to massage the neck area, which will also increase blood circulation and help you relax.
Masks for curly curls
Protect frizzyhair from the effects of negative external factors, it is possible to “tame” them, fill them with he alth and strength with the help of nourishing and restorative masks. Of the professional remedies, the Curl Contour mask (L'Oreal Professionnel), which is characterized by a pronounced regenerating and nourishing effect, is capable of helping damaged strands. Each curl after exposure to a cosmetic product becomes very clear, as if drawn. The components contained in the mask smooth the hair scales, fill each strand with useful substances, prevent hair loss, and prevent the appearance of split ends. In addition, Curl Contour contains UV filters that protect the hair from the negative effects of the external environment.
Homemade masks for curly hair
Curly hair care at home can be achieved by making your own nourishing masks:
- Glyceric. 1 tsp. glycerin and vinegar combine with 1 egg and 2 tbsp. l. castor oil. Rub into the skin, distribute through the hair. Wrap your head with a film, wrap a bath towel over it. Leave for 40-45 minutes. Rinse with warm running water, preferably with shampoo for curly hair.
- From curdled milk. Preheated to 37 oC, apply sour milk liberally to hair. Wrap the head with a film, top with a towel. Keep the mask on for 30-45 minutes. Then, removing the film with a towel, again smear the head with yogurt, massage for 3-5 minutes. Wash away. This mask has a good protectiveeffect, prevents the appearance of split ends.
- Oiled. Combine sea buckthorn oil with another oil of vegetable origin in a ratio of 9 to 1. Rub into the scalp. Create a "greenhouse effect" (film + handkerchief or towel). Withstand 1 hour. Wash off with shampoo. The mask is useful for overdried curly hair. It is advisable to apply 2 times a week for 1.5 months.
- Olive honey. Combine 100 grams of honey with 3 tbsp. l. olive oil. Apply to hair. Keep for about 1 hour. Wash off with warm water. You can wash your hair with shampoo only the next day.
- From avocado. Grind the pulp of a ripe avocado with a blender to a mushy state. Add 20 g of almond oil and 50 g of olive oil. Leave on hair for 1 hour. Wash off with shampoo. With this mask, which perfectly nourishes damaged hair, dry curly hair will be treated efficiently and effectively.
After applying the masks, it is recommended to rinse the hair with chamomile decoction (for light curls) or water with lemon juice (for dark hair).
Curly hair is a luxurious gift of nature that should be treasured with care. This is the highlight of the image. This is originality. It's charm. This is a he althy beauty and naturalness, obtained by providing proper and high-quality care for curls.
