Use the right hair products. Curly hair can be prone to getting dry and frizzy, so it's important to choose products that don't cause damage. Using shampoo and conditioner made with natural ingredients is a good way to protect your hair from the damage that can be caused by chemicals like silicones and sulfates found in most commercially-manufactured products.[1]
Some shampoos and conditioners are specially formulated for curly hair. It's not necessary to use one of these, but it's worth giving them a try to see if they help define your culrs.
Leave-in conditioner is a good option for curly hair, since it helps the curls stay smooth and moisturized throughout the day.
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Don't use hot water. Here's the secret to taming your frizz: use the coldest water you can stand when you wash your hair. Hot water is hard on the hair shaft, while cold water causes the shaft to close, making curls look sleek and shiny when the hair is dry.
If you can't bear the idea of taking a cold shower, try washing your hair in the sink instead of running the cold water over your entire body. When you're in the shower, use a shower cap to protect your curls from the warmer water.
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Let your hair air dry. The healthiest way to dry curls is to let them dry on their own time. When you get out of the shower, pat your hair dry with a soft towel. Don't wring it out or rub it; this causes hair to become rough and frizzy.
Avoid using a hair dryer unless it's a special occasion. On a daily basis, air drying is the better way to go, since it doesn't damage your hair.
Curly hair can often take a very long time to dry, since it's so thick and dense. If you don't have the patience for air drying, use a hair dryer with a diffuser on the coolest setting.
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Use a moisturizing product. As your hair is air drying, run a moisturizing, curl-defining gel through it with your fingers. Make sure each curl gets a little bit of product from root to tip. When you're finished, use your fingers to scrunch the curls to give them extra definition.
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Brush your hair at night. Brushing curly hair causes it to poof and frizz, so you don't want to do it right before going out. Before you go to bed at night, use a brush with natural bristles to brush your hair from the scalp toward the tips. This distributes your scalp's natural oils throughout your hair, which will make your curls look healthier in the long run.
Wet or wash your hair in the morning to help the curls get back in shape. Use a moisturizing product to redefine the curls.
Don't brush your hair when it's wet; only use this method when your hair is completely dry, or you could stretch and break it.
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Keep curls fresh throughout the day. If you notice your curls starting to fall or frizz, wet your hair a bit and apply whatever product you like to use (be it curl cream, gel, mousse, or another product). Scrunch your hair up a bit to make your curls look as fresh as they did in the morning.
Glossy Curls
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Wash your hair and use anti-frizz serum. Wash your hair in cold water with natural shampoo and conditioner. Gently squeeze out the excess moisture and pat it dry with a soft towel. Place some anti-frizz or moisturizing serum on your hands and smooth it through your hair from the roots to the tips.
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Blow your hair dry with a diffuser. The diffuser attachment spread out the heat so that it doesn't flow in a direct stream on one part of your hair. Work your way around your head with the diffuser, using its prongs to lift and dry your curls around the scalp, down the back and sides, and down to the tips. When you're drying the ends of your hair position the diffuser upside down underneath the hair and gently push your curls up to add volume. Continue until your hair is slightly moist, rather than completely dry.[2]
Using a hotter setting on your dryer will result in shinier curls.
If you'd rather have waves instead of tight curls, don't push your curls up with the diffuser; point it straight at them instead.
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Use a curling iron to help define the curls. If there are spots where the curls look a little loose or unkempt, use a large-barreled curling iron to make them look more curly.
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Add a curl defining product. Use more anti-frizz serum or specific product for defining curls to give your hair some gloss. Run the product through your hair with your fingers, being careful not to separate the curls too much.
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Finish with a touch of hairspray. Use a medium-hold spray to keep your look in place throughout the day.
Special Occasion Updos
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Wear a low bun. Loosely gather your hair at the nape of your neck and grasp it there between your thumb and forefinger. Twist the hair several times and then form it into a bun shape. Fasten it in place using an elastic band.
Don't gather your hair too tightly; do it loosely, so your curls and waves are visible.
Loosen a few curls at either temple to add romantic flair to the low bun look.
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Wear a curly pompador. Gather your hair at the top of your head, using a comb or brush to smooth the sides and back. Fasten it in place using an elastic band. Bring the ponytail forward and tuck the ends under, then use a few hairpins to keep your curls in place. Pin some strands around the ponytail elastic to hide it from few.[3]
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Wear your hair half up. Gather strands of hair from the sides of your face to the back of your head, leaving the strands beneath loose and free. Use a hair clip, an elastic band, or a barrette to keep the two sides in place at the back of your head. Hold the fastener with one hand and use the other to loosen the hair at the top of your head a bit to add volume.
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