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Have you ever wondered if you have fine curls? If so, you’re not alone! A lot of curly girls may have a lot of hair, but come to realize the strands themselves are actually quite fine. This means that you’ll need to learn how to take care of your fine curls in order to get the best out of them. Wondering what to do if you have fine curls? Don’t worry; we have you covered with these helpful tips and trick s.
What To Do If You Have Fine Curls
Learn your texture:
Before you even get started, you’ll need to figure out if you do actually have fine curls or not. It can be difficult to figure out your natural texture, especially if you have a lot of hair. If you have true fine hair, this means the circumference or diameter of your individual strands are smaller than other hair types. Fine hair isn’t something relegated to just curly girls; in fact all hair types can have fine hair.
Are fine and thin hair the same?
No, fine and thin hair aren’t necessarily the same. As fine refers to the width of your strands, thin means the overall density of your strands. You can certainly have fine, thin hair, but the two aren’t mutually exclusive. When you have thin curls, you have fewer follicles per square inch of hair. Curly girls with fine hair can still have a full head of hair, even if their strands are smaller in diameter.
What to do if you have fine curls:
First, determine if you actually have fine strands. There are a few characteristics of fine strands that might help you make this determination. You might find your curls originally seem quite full after air drying, but quickly fall flat and lie limply if you use heat on your strands. Fine curls tend to be very easily weighed down by heavier curl care products. It’s also much more prone to breakage or damage than denser strands.
However, not all hope is lost! There are some great things about fine hair as well. For example, fine strands tend to take and hold color better than other hair types. Additionally, you won’t need as many products to style your curls, so you might find yourself saving money and time.
When you’re ready to start caring for your fine curls, one of the key things will be to find the right products that work for you. Make sure you’re seeking out highly moisturizing, but lightweight products. You’re going to want to avoid things that have heavier oils in them, such as shea butter, or olive oil, as those tend to drag fine hair down. Instead, seek out lighter oils such as avocado, argan, and almond oils. You’ll also be able to use things such as lightweight mousses and leave in conditioners to help maintain the shape of your curls.
Make sure you’re still protecting your curls overnight, and getting regular trims to maintain the health of your strands. Fine curls are prone to breakage, so ensure you’re regularly getting your dead ends removed. Additionally, do your best to gently detangle, and use protective styles to keep your curls from tangling. Fine curls are more prone to single strand knots, as well as other knots than some other types of curls.