Help for Really Curly Hair

Everybody loves curly hair—on your head, not so much their own. Does your very curly hair just get too bouffant? Way too big.  Does it look better when it’s wet than it does dry?

Some of us have very curly hair that is strong and springy. There is no need to scrunch it to make it curl. In fact, scrunching makes it go crazy.

Our very curly hair often requires a lot of control, but we want product that remains soft. We don’t want it to dry hard and crunchy—that just causes more problems when the wind blows.

More product—the right product—keeps the individual curls in their spirals. Without product, the hair tends to fan out- creating undefined volume and frizz.

So, to help control very curly hair:

1. Use enough product to control the curls. Our strong hair needs a firm hand.
2. After your shampoo, don’t comb your hair. Use your fingers to release tangles and pull it into shape.
3. When applying the product:   Don’t turn your head upside down. After you’ve done the above tip, place your product in your hands and rub your hands together to emulsify and distribute the product over your palms and fingers. Then run your fingers through your hair to apply the product. Lightly crush the ends of your hair with the palms of your hands. There is no need to apply the product to the root area of your hair. You want to coat the length of the strands. Remember to use your fingers not a comb.  Leaving the product off the root area, leaves that hair softer and allows it to lie down on the scalp—less fullness in the finished style. 
   
4. Let your hair dry completely before you run your fingers through your hair again to finish your style. Experiment with combinations of products until you find the best fit for your hair.
   

 Suggested products:
Note: Many products produced for curly hair are intended to intensify curl. Those are for people with a little curl or wave in their hair. If you already have very curly hair, you won’t need them.

• Smoothing cream – often used in blow drying and straightening, this will help to control frizz when your hair is allowed to dry naturally.
• Style creams—again often used in blow drying, this will offer more control to curly hair.
• Leave-in conditioner—helps to reduce frizz and dry ends

• Hair oil—used sparingly, this helps to separate curls, reduce frizz and conceal dry ends.