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If you have curly hair you probably know that curly hair is dry hair. Due to its naturally coiled shape, it’s difficult for your hair’s natural oils to make their way down the girl’s shaft. This means you need to give your curls extra help to keep them moisturized. Here are some things you can do to help your hair stay hydrated.
Deep condition:
If you aren’t already, consider upping your deep conditioning treatments. Deep conditioners help replace lost moisture as well as help hydrating dry, dense curls. You should be utilizing a deep conditioner once a week or at the very least bi weekly.
Seal your curls:
A sealant will help lock in moisture and prevent it from escaping. There are a variety of things you can use as a sealant from creams, oils, and butters. Sealants are great to use after you cleanse your curls to keep in moisture.
Moisturize regularly:
This one sounds simple but it’s important. Your curls will need to be moisturized much more than your friends with straight strands. This means you’ll need to utilize your leave in conditioners, curl refreshing spray, or even just mist your curls regularly with water.
Use protective styles:
Curls left down are prone to having moisture escape. If you utilize a protective style, moisture can stay locked in. However, it’s important that your protective style doesn’t pull your curls too tightly or stress your strands. Opt for styles that are easy and gentle on your hair like loose braids, buns, and knots.
Select the right products:
Not all curls are created equally, and this means you need to think about what products are best for your type of curls. Before you buy products, make sure you’re thinking about your curls’ individual needs. Select products specifically for your curl type and think about the ingredients that go into them. Try to select products that list water as the main ingredient and don’t have chemicals like parabens or sulfates.