Start with freshly washed hair and thoroughly detangled hair. Then, apply product to your hair. Start by “raking” any leave-ins or creams evenly throughout your curls – but start from the ends of the hair, and move up!
However, for optimal results, consider applying curl cream to damp or wet hair. This allows for better product distribution and absorption, ensuring that your curls are hydrated and bouncy.
Use a detangling brush or wide tooth comb to distribute the product throughout your hair. And start by putting the product from the ends up so you don't have a super defined hair at the roots and frizz at the end. And apply in sections to help get the product evenly into the hair.
Yes. Combs disrupt the natural curl pattern and cause frizz by separating the curl clumps. Combs are designed to separate hair strands and make the hair smooth (straight), but curly hair is obviously smooth and you want the hair strands to clump together and form curls, not separate.
The 1-2-3 gel method is a hair-care and styling technique that moisturizes your hair and locks in hydration by layering three different gels over a cream styling product. While you may think that gels will give your curls a hard look and feel, the cream-styler works as a base to keep your strands moisturized.
A good rule of thumb: If your curls feel dry, try washing less frequently. Washing your curls everyday can remove the natural oils of your curls and makes it difficult to retain moisture. However, that doesn't mean you shouldn't wet your hair. "Rinse and condition more often; shampoo less," Hallman advises.
Curly hair can sometimes become dry and a lack of moisture can cause your curls to become frizzy and undefined. If your curls are not as defined as you'd like, it's possible that your hair is dehydrated and in need of some extra moisture.
The recommended order of products for curly hair is typically pre-shampoo treatment, shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioning treatment, and leave-in conditioner. Lastly, styling products and oil or serum should be used.
THE PERFECT COMBINATION. Using mousse and gel in combination when styling your wavy hair is sure to be the perfect dream-team double act! Apply your mousse first, then apply your gel for voluminous waves that will stay alive all day long.
As a one-and-done: Once you have thoroughly raked the cream through your hair, scrunch gently to encourage your natural curl pattern, then air dry or diffuse to enjoy defined, moisturized curls.
Most experts recommend washing your hair about 1-3 times a week, but those with thicker curls and coils can often leave their hair for longer, with some recommending every 10-14 days. Coarser curls need the moisture from the sebum as long as possible, or else the hair can feel very dry and brittle.
Frequency & Timing: When to Oil Your Curls
It depends on several factors, including: Your hair type – If your hair is highly porous, it may benefit from more frequent hair oiling (up to two to three times a week). Less porous hair can go longer between oiling sessions as the strands retain more moisture.
How Often Should I Moisturize My Hair? With curls, there's no such thing as too much moisture—you can moisturize your hair daily, depending on what you choose to use. As mentioned, some scalp moisturizers are heavier than others, so daily use can weigh hair down, even if your hair needs it.
Co-washing is short for "conditioner-only washing." It means skipping shampoo and relying solely on conditioner, whether you're a daily or a weekly washer. Most conditioners contain trace amounts of detergents called cationic surfactants, or "quats" for short.
Irish curls, also known as Irish waves or Irish hair, are a unique and sometimes challenging hair type. Unlike uniform curl patterns, Irish curls have a distinctive dual texture: straighter on top with waves or curls hiding underneath.
As I mentioned, the gel and mousse leave a cast around your hair that needs to be scrunched out to make it soft. This isn't 2004, so DO NOT LEAVE THAT CAST IN. You'll know you've scrunched enough when your hair loses the crunchiness. It also helps if you use a little hair oil to do this.