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When you have naturally curly hair, keeping them properly moisturized is a huge part of the battle. For our curlies with tight, kinky coils, keeping your curls moisturized is hugely important. Curls that are properly hydrated will be easier to style, will be less prone to breakage and will grow longer. Here are a few suggestions on the best ways to keep your naturally curly hair well moisturized.
1. During summer months, add a teaspoon of raw honey to your leave in conditioner. Honey draws moisture from the air, so adding it to your curl care regime can help. You can create this mixture in a spray bottle and mist your curls whenever you think they need a boost.
2. Use natural oils to help retain moisture. Thick oils like castor or avocado can help retain and seal moisture into your dry curls. These oils are great to apply after you’ve conditioned.
3. Check your products carefully. If you have dry curls, you should be looking for products that have water listed as the first two main ingredients. Avoid products with sulfates and paragons, as they are super drying to curls.
4. Before going to sleep, moisturize your curls. You can do this by misting your curls with water or a leave in conditioner before bed. If your curls are especially dry, consider sleeping in a plastic cap after moisturizing. If you don’t want to sleep in a cap, you can utilize a satin cap or silk pillowcase to help keep curls hydrated.
5. Keep your hands to yourself! As tempting as it is to play with your curls, try to avoid over touching them. Touching and playing with your curls dry them out.