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Have you ever felt as though your curls are a mess? Do they feel dry and difficult to manage? If so, you could be inadvertently doing things to damage your curls. Unfortunately, it can be pretty easy to do. However, if you know what you’re doing it can also be an easy fix. Here’s how you could be damaging your curls. This is what you can do about it.
How You Could Be Damaging Your Curls
Using heat tools:
Using heat can be very tempting. It helps curls dry faster and a curling iron whips errant curls back into shape. However, heat can be incredibly damaging to curls. This is especially true if you aren’t protecting curls while using heat. If you decide to use heat, you’ll need to make sure you’re protecting your strands. Invest in a good heat protecting spray and use every time. When using a curling or flat iron, try to avoid excessive application. When drying curls, utilize low heat and a diffuser to help curls dry quickly and evenly.
It’s important to think about other styling tools you’re using. Examine and discard any styling tools that are broken, such as combs or bobby pins, as those could snag and tear strands. Skip elastics that aren’t wrapped in fabric, as those will break off curls.
Chemicals:
As tempting as it can be to experiment with a new look, chemical treatments can severely damage curly hair. This is particularly true for those who are transitioning from treated to natural curls. Chemical relaxers and perms should be avoided, as these treatments can weaken the structural integrity of curls. If you do opt to use chemical treatments, even hair dye, consult with a professional. It’s worth spending the time and money to make sure it’s done right to protect your strands.
Habits:
There are a lot of ways we treat out curls that can cause issues. Twisting or knotting curls too tightly can lead to breakage. Detangling curls without taking the time to create slip, pulling, or tearing at knots can rip curls, or create frizz. Spending too much time shampooing or overapplying product can also prevent curls from looking their best.