Curly hair care: choice of means, rules of drying and styling

Curly hair is an adornment for any girl, but it needs special care. It is necessary to take into account their peculiarities and correctly carry out the procedures, following the advice of specialists.

By its nature, curly hair has some characteristics that cause phenomena such as dryness and brittleness, tendency to frizz, and difficult combing. Similar difficulties in care arise from special structure of hair shafts. Natural properties can lead to dandruff, tangled curls, and split ends.

For curly hair to be healthy on the inside and look attractive on the outside, you need to take care of it properly. To do this, you need to familiarize yourself with all the subtleties and nuances of handling porous curly curls.

Care activities include several stages.

It's no secret that the health and appearance of curls largely depends on the choice of shampoo, conditioner, mask and other care products. First of all, when buying detergents and caring compositions, it is important to pay attention to the compatibility of chemical components with the structure of the hair itself and with their general condition, with the type of scalp.

So, often girls with curly curls prefer lines that are specially designed and manufactured for curly hair. However, this approach is only allowed if your hair is completely healthy.

If the curls have any drawbacks, then you should pay more attention to the selection of chemical compositions. If the curls are dry and need additional moisture, then you need to choose shampoos that will contain components such as lotus extract, witch hazel, cornflower, licorice. And you should also pay attention to products with coconut and jojoba.

If you attribute their thinness to the shortcomings of hair, then you need to take care of their strengthening and protection. Such functions can be provided by formulations with horseradish, sage and papain. However, at the same time, it is worth noting that you cannot buy and use funds that guarantee an increase in volume. The fact is that such chemical complexes negatively affect the internal structure of the hair, so the curls become more brittle. Thus, you can damage your hair to a great extent.

If we talk about balms, masks and conditioners, then it is important to remember that these products should provide nourishment to the hair. These products should saturate the hair with beneficial mineral and organic substances. In addition, balms, masks and conditioners should provide regeneration functions as well as moisturize the scalp.

The choice of shampoo and care products, although important, does not provide complete care. It is also important to carry out the washing procedure correctly. First of all, all owners of curly hair should take into account the fact that daily washing is not recommended. This approach can wash out the protective layer. If you are looking for a more optimal schedule, then 2-3 procedures per week will be sufficient.

It is also important to remember that shampoo should only be applied to the root zone. In the process of 1 wash, 2 procedures of applying and rinsing the shampoo should be carried out. The opposite situation should be true for conditioners, balms and other care products: they should be applied to the entire length of the hair. It is also important to read the instructions on the packages: Depending on the instructions, different care products must be rinsed off or left on the hair until completely absorbed.

The use of care products is desirable but not required. However, if you decide to use any balms or conditioners, then you should give preference proven brands, which have a good reputation and their products are of high quality. It is desirable to apply shampoo and skincare products of the same brand.

At the end of the washing procedure, do not comb your hair immediately: you need to wait until they are completely dry. To get rid of excess moisture, curls can be gently blotted with a dry towel. However, don't rub them.... Besides, you can't go to bed with a wet head... If you wet your hair while swimming in the pool or the sea, then it is imperative to rinse it with fresh water.

Naturally air-drying hair should be preferred. The use of hair dryers and other devices that have a thermal effect on the hair should be avoided. If you want to shorten the drying time, then you need to use the combined method.To do this, the ends of the hair should be blotted with a towel and squeezed out, and the root part of the hair can be dried with a hairdryer. with the obligatory use of thermal protective care products (sprays, foams).

As for combing, then for this manipulation it is necessary to use not a massage comb, but a comb-comb. The teeth of the comb should be large and infrequent, so that when brushing your hair, you will not damage the structure of the curls.

Today, a huge number of formulations from various brands are presented on the cosmetic market. Consider the top brands for curl products.

As for shampoos, among all brands, brands such as Estelle and Kapous. It is important to remember that preference should be given to those products that do not contain sulfates. On the other hand, the presence of various vegetable oils (almond, grape seed, olive) will be beneficial, which will make the hair silky. For strengthening, you can use complexes with sage, cornflower, ginger, and to moisturize and give elasticity - with collagen and keratin.

To restore curls and regular use, it is advised to use Estelle curl shampoo. This product is made on the basis of fruit components. It belongs to the luxury category, so the average price is about 700 rubles. Many users attribute this fact to disadvantages, as well as wasteful consumption. The budgetary funds are perfectly represented by the Kapous brand. The cost of the shampoo is about 300 rubles.

Among conditioners, brands have earned special love among owners of curly hair. Avalon Organics and Sexy Hair. Both brands offer cosmetics at a fairly high price range. Their cost sometimes exceeds 1,000 rubles. These products protect curly hair from negative external influences, prevent sectioning processes, carry out regeneration processes, and form curls.

Products are most often used as masks. Curl Contour and Klorane. The first option is more expensive, the price for it reaches 2,000 rubles, and the second is more affordable, it will be purchased for 900 rubles. The main purpose of such masks is to ensure smoothness, simplify the processes of combing and styling, nutrition, and giving shine.

The main types of salon procedures that are carried out in relation to curly hair include haircuts, dyeing and hair styling. Let's consider each of the procedures in more detail.

• A haircut. Curly hair should be trimmed regularly. This process will ensure the overall health of the curls, as well as remove unhealthy hair ends. It should be remembered that all haircuts should be carried out with hot scissors, which guarantee the soldering of the flaking flakes.

• Painting. To safely dye your hair, you need to choose a quality composition. It is not recommended to use formulations that include ammonia, as this chemical destroys the most important natural components of the hair, in particular melanin.

• Create hairstyles. Hairstyles with loose curls look especially beautiful on curly hair.Natural curly strands add volume and femininity to the wearer. In this regard, one of the most common hairstyles for curly hair is the "fountain fountain", which consists of a braid and loose curly strands.

You can take care of curly curls not only with the help of branded products, but also using various folk recipes. Such remedies can be prepared at home with your own hands, and due to their naturalness, they are suitable even for a child. One of the most popular homemade masks is an egg and honey remedy. To prepare it, you need to take:

• 3 fresh egg yolks (they must first be cooled in the refrigerator);
• 2 tablespoons of honey of any kind;
• 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil;
• 1 tablespoon castor oil
• 40 ml ampoule composition.

All components must be thoroughly mixed until smooth. After that, the mask must be applied to curly curls, and put on a hat on top. Withstand the mask for about 30 minutes.

Another common home remedy is a gelatin mask. For its manufacture, use:

• 30 grams of gelatin, which is poured with water for 30 minutes;
• add 25 ml of apple cider vinegar to the swollen gelatin;
• 6 drops of almond oil;
• 6 drops of ginseng oil;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

The mask should be kept for about 20 minutes. Moreover, it is not advised to apply it to the roots.

The third most popular option is a sour cream mask. It includes:

• 20 g gelatin, which should swell;
• 40 ml sour cream;
• 1 tablespoon rye bran;
• 1 tablespoon corn oil

After application, the mask should be covered with a cap and kept on the hair for 30 minutes.

Despite the fact that complex care measures are quite important, daily activities also play a significant role. For example, to tie your hair into a bun or ponytail, you should use ribbons rather than stiff elastic bands. And also it is worth adhering to some other simple tips:

• aromatic oils can be used to soften curls;
• if your hair is of an oily type, then you should avoid using balms;
• if your hair is too dry, do not forget to apply special moisturizing conditioners;
• do not abuse the creation of tight hairstyles on curly hair: they can cause a violation of the natural structure of the hair;
• in hot seasons, avoid exposure to direct sunlight on your hair: wear hats and caps;
• if your curls are colored, use special products for colored hair.

For information on how to properly care for curly and wavy hair, see the next video.