Curly hair is a blessing or a punishment. It depends on how you live with it, accept it and care for it ;-) With the right care, your hair can be beautifully curly and you can say goodbye to the tyranny of straighteners and straightening products. Find out how to care for curly hair.
Although under the umbrella of 'curly hair' we put a wide spectrum of hair types; at Soivre we know that every hair requires care and a lot of trial and error to achieve perfect curls.. To begin with, let's define what type of curly hair you have.
Fall in love with your curls
That beautiful curly, wavy, unruly, anti-gravity, characterful hair that your parents have given you, wouldn't it be easier to honour it than to fight against your Nature?
Embrace your heritage:
- Curly hair does look good on you.
- Curly hair doesn't make you look dishevelled, unkempt and casual.
- Curly hair can look beautiful and defined.
How?
Today we give you tips on how to care for your hair curly.
Tips on how to care for curly hair
You need double the hydration and nutrition.
Curly hair tends to dry out because, unlike straight hair, it tends to dry out.The cuticle of curly hair is not in direct contact with the scalp and its sebaceous glands, which give the hair its softness. On the other hand, the cuticle of curly hair is less smooth, more irregular and multiform. This makes it more sensitive to external aggressions. Therefore, we recommend using products containing natural lipids such as shea butter, olive oil and argan oil.
Control and moisturise frizz with the right products
For curly hair we recommend products with argan oil. Thanks to their deep nourishing and moisturising properties, they provide an extraordinary shine and soft touch. In Soivre we have the argan oil serumthe argan oil and keratin shampoothe argan and keratin mask. This trio is a must try if you have curly and dry hair - they work wonders!
Progressive application of products
Your hair needs twice as much care and twice as many products, but don't use them all at the same time.. Your hair will be rubbery. Ideally, after washing, apply 1 or 2 products (styling mousse, anti-frizz oil, anti-frizz hairspray, smoothing creams...). After 5 minutes, another product. Give your hair time to assimilate them. And remember that it is best applied on damp hair, unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer.
Washing with conditioner
Washing your hair without shampoo and with conditioner alone will take away two headaches: lack of hydration and the hardness that makes styling difficult. This type of cream wash can make a difference to the health of your hair.
Goodbye to brushes
Brushes are experts at splitting the ends of curly hair. Use a comb with thick, splayed bristles to comb your hair, or use your fingers.
Soivre: I will be faithful to you!
Products from the same brand work best together, so we advise you to buy all products from the same brand once you find the one that works well for you. If it is SOIVREyou will make us happy! With us you can save money if you use only one brand and buy product packages.
Beware of pillow fabrics
What fabrics are your pillows made of: silk, satin, cotton? Of all the fabrics, silk is one of the least naturally antistatic. That way you can avoid waking up every day with your hair standing on end like a lioness. Look for silk sheets and pillowcases.. Or maybe wear a silk cap when you go to sleep. The good thing about the cap is that it will help you keep your hair in order.
For healthy ends: cuts, cuts, cuts...
Curly hair tends to wear out easily, so every couple of monthss it is advisable to cut the tips. Because your curly hair tends to shrink when wet (between 30 % and 75% of its actual size), it is best to cut it dry. This ensures you get the length you want. And be careful with the scissors: don't cut the strands on the top of your head too short or there will be no hairspray or curl definer to make them look down to the floor. That's if you don't mind wearing your hair like ridges.
Tricks for drying curly hair
The best way to care for curly hair is to let it air dry. If you're in a hurry, use a blow dryer with a diffuser and set the air as cool as possible. Don't use an iron, and if you do, apply a heat protectant first.
[Tweet "The best way to care for the #pelorised is to let it dry in the open air.]
Don't wash it so much
It is not recommended to wash your hair daily. Curly hair tends to dry out, as explained above. Between washes you can use a deep conditioner that doesn't require rinsing and oil. Golden Oil Sublim de Soivre.
Avoid hair pulling
When you feel like you're losing your patience, do an updo without detangling. Just do it, never-never-never fight with your hair by pulling it or you will tear your strands apart.. To make styling easier, it is recommended that when you wash your hair and you still have conditioner on, you use your fingers gently to open up the strands. Then apply a detangling spray when styling and be patient!
With all these tips you will achieve soft, defined and shiny curls.
