Give those blow dryers and straightening irons a rest, stop fighting against your natural hair and let loose because this spring, the curl is back!
Curly hair needs to be treated differently from wavy or straight hair, so start with a good cut and let your stylist know that you want your hair style to maximise your natural wave or curl – he or she may fall over with shock!
When drying curly hair, always use a diffuser on your blow dryer or ideally leave it to air dry (even if it’s only on the weekends). Believe it or not, by combing your hair straight first and then getting a towel and scrunching the moisture out and leaving it to dry naturally, you will get big, bouncy curls without frizz.
If you were to study the cross-section of a straight strand of hair, you would see the hair’s round shape; study a cross-section of wavy hair and you will notice the oval shape; if you cut across a curly strand, you will see the hair’s flat oval shape. To find out what your hair is really like, just wash it and let it dry naturally. You will soon see clearly what you’re dealing with.
The cuticles of curly hair do not lie flat due to the shape of the hair shaft. This often makes curly locks look dull. To overcome this, the right shampoo, conditioner and styling products are essential, and a regular conditioning treatment will make a world of difference.
The new Shine Curl by L’oréal and Curl.life by oatrix ranges are just the ticket for getting the best looking and feeling curls in town. Both ranges have great shampoos and conditioners and conditioning treatments to use once a week, depending on the condition of your hair.
Fantastic styling products for every job including Shine Curl leave-in “curl-defining spray” for use on wet or dry hair to make your curls light, lively and ultra shiny. All the products are about $24 and are available from L’oréal and oatrix salons.
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