Curly hair, short or long, is naturally more dry, needing more care to remain silky and soft. This is because the natural oiliness of the scalp is not easily distributed by the strands, as in other types of hair, leaving the strands tangled and more difficult to comb.
In addition, to form defined beautiful curls, curly hair needs to be properly cared for, using combing creams and serums for dry and damaged ends.
Tips for caring for curly hair
Some tips for curly hair to be silky and soft include:
- Wash your hair only 2 to 3 times a week, always using conditioner or mask to keep your hair well hydrated. See how to wash your hair at: How to wash your hair correctly. Use shampoo and conditioner for curly and unsalted hair, using the shampoo only at the root of the hair strands; Use a hydrating mask once a week with Argan oil. Read more at: 3 steps to hydrate curly hair at home. Dry your hair with a thin microfiber towel or with an old T-shirt, pressing the strands; comb your hair after bathing using a combing cream and a comb with wide bristles, to comb without damage; let the hair dry naturally, without using a hairdryer and without pinning; use a serum or repairer of tips on days when you do not wash your hair.
In addition, to keep your hair healthy and without split ends you should cut your hair every 3 months and avoid using a hairdryer or straightener.
The products used must be suitable to care for curly hair, as is the case with Vizcaya shampoo and conditioner for Curly Hair, shampoo, conditioner and cream from the Natura Branding Curls line or shampoo, conditioner and cream from the TRESemme Perfect Curls line.
How to prepare homemade combing cream with gelatin
A good strategy to define the curls, keeping your hair beautiful, hydrated and with the correct volume is to use a good combing cream, which must be applied when the hair is still damp, right after washing. To prepare this wonderful homemade cream you will need:
Ingredients:
- 1 combing crene cream (from a brand of choice); 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin; 5 tablespoons of warm water; 1 tablespoon of poo oil or olive oil; 1 tablespoon of serum for dry ends (brand of choice).
Method of preparation:
- Start by heating the water for a few seconds in the microwave and then add to the gelatin, stirring well until it dissolves. Then add the oil and serum, until a uniform mixture. Finally, mix the mixture with the combing cream and store in a container used hair cream.
Homemade combing cream with gelatin should be applied to washed and still damp hair, and it is recommended to apply the mixture strand by strand. After applying the product, it is recommended to comb the hair, allowing it to dry naturally.
In addition, another excellent option to end frizz, reduce volume, moisturize and define curls is capillary cauterization, an aesthetic treatment that can be done at hairdressers.
