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Have you ever spent time wishing your hair was different, or even hating your curls? It’s not a great feeling, but it’s also perfectly normal. Curls can be a lot of work, especially if you’re new to rocking your natural texture. However, there’s lots of great information out there to help you. This is what curly women should know about their hair. Give it a read, and get ready to love your beautiful, wavy, coily, kinky strands.
What Curly Women Should Know About Their Hair
Don’t go for the squeaky clean:
Remember when you were a kid and your mother would make you scrub your scalp til it squeaked? You don’t need to do that anymore. In fact, skipping a few days between washes will actually be best for your curls. When you do shampoo or cleanse, massage your scalp gently to help break up build up or dandruff and increase circulation. Make sure to select a sulfate free shampoo or a cowash.
Always use conditioner:
After cleansing your curls, you should always be following up with a conditioner. Select one with water listed among the top three ingredients to ensure your curls get properly hydrated. Additionally, rotate a deep conditioning and protein treatment in to keep curls healthy and strong.
Don’t be afraid of products:
A lot of curl girls skip products out of fear their curls will get weighed down. This simply isn’t the case! When selected and used correctly, products can be beneficial for protecting and nurturing curls. Pick a product free of artificial ingredients to ensure your curls will be healthy and the product will work well. Remember, not all products are designed for all curls. Take the time to research which brands and types of products are best suited for your strands. If something doesn’t work right away, don’t be discouraged. Instead, give it a few more tries before moving on.
Use chemicals responsibly:
Having curls doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with color. In fact, you can actually enjoy color treatments. Just make sure to work with your stylist to select the correct treatment and make sure you’re using color correctly to avoid damage to your strands.