She added that the pandemic also significantly impacted how people perceive their curls.
“Downtime has unveiled to many that they have curly hair, not frizzy!”
she explains, adding that most people realized that they don’t know how to care for their curls.
The truth, however, is that you might (and actually should) brush curly hair.
According toGarnier, brushing your hair won’t make your curls looser or necessarily lead to excess frizz.
Brushing also stimulates the scalp, which helps improve blood flow in that area.
Suppose you’re already considering wetting your hair to brush it, don’t.
Curl expert Rumbie Mutsiwa toldRefinery29that you must take a stab at refrain from brushing wet hair.
Because wet hair is a little more susceptible to breakage.
Yes, we know that’s a controversial statement, but hear us out.
You’re not alone if you’re confused about why these compounds get such a bad rap.
Hairstylist Trey Gillen explained that all sulfates and silicones aren’t created equal.
“Sulfates and siliconesexist on many levels of quality and refinement,” Gillen explains.
Unrefined and low-grade silicones and sulfates are extremely damaging and harmful to the hair."
There you have it!
Your hair punch in also plays a part, celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai says.
In fact, the damage hair stylists observe in their curly-haired clients is often because of braids.
“The most common damage that we end up seeing in the clinic is traction.
This doesn’t mean that you have to kiss your beloved braids goodbye.
In fact, neglecting regular trims can lead to long-term damage.
And yes, this goes forAfro hairas well.
If you refrain from regular cuts, your hair will give a shot to trim itself for real.
This is not something you want to deal with.
A professional hairstylist will know how much to trim to keep your tresses looking amazing.
When air drying hair, however, researchers found that the cell membrane complex was damaged.
Yes, our minds are blown too.
Daffyd Thomas, the head of education at Ghd, explained this phenomenon in more detail toHarper’s Bazaar.
Pro hairstylist Larry King says the secret lies in using “intelligent heat control.”
This will keep too much damage from occurring.
Hair expert Natasha Hickman toldByrdiethat the secret lies in prepping your curls for a blow-dry.
A leave-in conditioner usually works great.
Then dry your hair using low or medium heat.
She added that you’re also free to use a diffuser if that works for you.
Washing curly hair daily can lead to dry, lifeless tresses, celebrity hair stylist Jonathan Colombini toldL’Oreal Paris.
When you do wash your hair, Colombini recommends you opt for products that cater to your curls.
These shampoos work great to remove any product build-up but don’t strip your hair of its natural oils.
According toLUS Brands, you should also avoid lathering multiple products at a time.
This is fine; make a run at avoid the daily scrub if it’s possible for you to.
There are simply too many twists and turns for the oils to navigate.
Hello, dry hair!
However, this does not mean that curly hair is always dry.
He recommends you opt for a leave-in conditioner to combat stubborn dry tresses.
Opt for a weekly hydrating mask if your hair still seems dry after a few weeks.
If you have thick, curly hair, a leave-in conditioner will usually be your best friend.
Because it absolutely does not work in the way TikTok would like you to believe.
But the internet says a cold rinse will make my hair shinier!
You’ll spare yourself a lot of stress and heartache.
This is because oils actually don’t really hydrate your hair (gasp!)
but instead work to lock in existing moisture.
Leave-in conditioners are a great example.
If your hair is in urgent need of hydration, consider a steam treatment.
“Steam treatments work really well and make your products work really hard.
Also, be careful of the types of oils you use on your hair.
Speaking toAllure, hairstylist Miko Branch explained that this almost instinctive habit can do more harm than good.
“Aggressively drying your hair with a towel results in frizz and tangled hair,” Branch explains.
“A terry cloth towel will absorb too much moisture, which curly hair needs,” she explains.
Her tips for drying your curls are pretty simple.
There are a few ways to prevent them altogether, celebrity hair stylist Jonathan Colombini toldL’Oreal Paris.
He suggests applying conditioner to unruly, tangled curls while drying.
Let the conditioner sit briefly before gently combing your hair with a wide-toothed comb.
Instead, wait until your hair is completely dry and gently work the oil of your choice into it.
This will create that glow from within, and you’ll reap all the benefits.
Oils can be a great addition to a curly hair routine, but only if used correctly.
Your hair can’t evolve and become resistant to certain products.
The weather, your diet, the current season, and even stress can influence how products work.
When your usual products seem to stop working, product build-up is often the culprit.
In these cases, a clarifying wash can help.
