Curly hair can be hard to keep maintained. I have curly hair myself, so of course I would know. If you want to keep your curly hair looking beautiful and healthy, this article is for you. It can be a struggle trying to figure out what works for your hair and what you need to do to make it look nice, so I’m here to make it easier for you!
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Everyone with good curly hair at least has to have a good routine. A good curly hair routine could consist of water, a type of conditioner, leave-in conditioner and hair oil. Using these items in this order correctly will have your hair looking very defined, shiny and healthy. Personally, when I wake up in the morning to do my hair, I use a spray bottle all around my head to get it damp. Then I go in with conditioner and stretch my hair out so it can look fluffy and curly. After this I spray leave-in conditioner and shake my hair so the product doesn’t get all built up and start to look white in my hair. Leave-in conditioner really enhances my curls and keeps it moisturized throughout the day. Lastly, I like to use hair oil because it keeps my hair shiny and keeps it looking fresh. Depending on your hair type and how long your hair is you might use a brush but it’s not mandatory.
For hair products it can get pricey, depending on how high quality you want your products to be, but more expensive doesn’t always mean better. There are many brands that have good hair products for a decent price. For example shea moisture, most of their bottles have a price range of around 10-15 dollars. I recommend shea moisture because a lot of their products give the ultimate moisture your hair needs. For styling your hair brands like OGX, Mielle and Aussie are good because they have many items that keep your curls defined, bouncy and shiny. I personally use these products because they keep my hair nourished and healthy.
Now that you know what to incorporate into your hair routine it’s time to go over other tips to keep your hair healthy and maintained. Deep conditioning is one thing you can do to really make sure your hair is healthy. You can easily buy one from your local store and follow the directions on the back of the product. For example Mielle’s Babassu oil mint deep conditioner is great because all you have to do is wet your hair and then apply the product and wash it out after about 25 minutes. For me personally it makes my hair smell amazing for hours and it makes it feel very moisturized for a long time. Also it’s meant to give your hair protein, improve scalp health and reduce frizz to keep your curls looking perfect.
Another tip is washing your hair weekly. Washing your hair helps remove dirt from the hair and scalp and also remove odors. I suggest the Native hair shampoo because it lathers very well and it makes it easy for me to wash my hair. People with curly hair should wash their hair weekly because washing it too much can disrupt your curl pattern and cause breakage. But if you don’t wash it enough your hair won’t be able to curl correctly either and your hair will be very dirty and won’t be able to thrive and be as healthy as it could be.
I hope these tips helped you and gave you some insight on how to maintain your hair. It can be hard to keep your curly hair healthy and looking good but if you’re consistent with your routine it can be very easy and even fun a little trying out new products for your hair to see what it does!
