Styles to suit you
After shampooing or wetting hair, blot excess moisture with a towel and gently scrunch in the serum or gel without pulling.
Blow-drying, even with a diffuser, can destroy curl definition and increase frizz. Air-drying is a better option.
Lack of shine can be an issue, especially for those with coarse curls. Keep hair in premium health by using a sulphate-free shampoo and a leave-in conditioner. It will also help if you choose a colour that reflects the light – browns and chestnuts do this better than blondes.
Next-day hair will need some help to eliminate that slept-on look. For some, it’s just a matter of squeezing in a little more product to control loose frizz.
However I find I need to wet my curls in the shower, detangle with a wide-tooth comb and then apply a good amount of a conditioning styler to revive my wavy/curly hair. I then reshape when dry, creating a little separation with my fingers (it looks best if I avoid touching it while it’s in the process of drying).
Don’t shampoo too often, as it can leave the cuticle dry and curls will appear dull and frizzy. Many in the curly community swear by using a conditioning oil treatment, pre-shampoo, to prevent this. Organic coconut oil is another secret for gloss and health.
Too much heat styling will end in limp locks as it alters the proteins that give curls their spiral shape – so step away from those irons.
