It is said that your hair inspires confidence. It’s understandable why this would be the case. Your hair is instantly visible, it can be used to frame your face or draw attention to a specific area of your face. The right style makes you look fantastic and, when you look in the mirror, it’s difficult not to feel great.
In short, if you know you look great then you will instantly feel more confident about whatever life has to throw at you. That confidence can help you succeed in life!
In order to get that perfect look, you need to know the dos and don’ts when styling curly hair.
The Do’s
Let’s take a look at what you should be doing. This applies whether you have naturally curly hair or are using the latest and best GHD curling tongs and wands to get or boost curls.
- Choose Natural Products
Your hair needs to be kept moisturized or it will frizz and quickly become hard to control. Silicones and sulphates in shampoos will dry your hair and scalp, increasing the risk of frizz, damage, and you’ll lose your shiny finish.
Make sure you choose products with natural ingredients, preferably specifically designed for curly hair.
- Dry With A Microfibre Towel
A microfibre towel can be wrapped around wet hair and will absorb the moisture without needing to rub your hair. Rubbing wet hair causes stress and friction as well as increasing the likelihood of tangles. This means you’ll damage your hair. Simply wrapping the microfibre towel around your hair allows it to dry without damage.
- Use A Moisturizing Shampoo
To prevent your hair from dehydrating and then becoming brittle and dull-looking, you need to keep it moisturized. You can use a moisturizing shampoo 2-3 times a week or deep condition your hair once a week. Just make sure you choose natural products.
- Stick To Your Routine
The more you brush and care for your curly hair the better you’ll get at understanding what works for you. It’s important to keep refining this procedure and to keep doing it. Time restraints and frustration make it tempting to drop all or parts of your hair care routine. But, it’s your hair that will suffer and potentially your confidence. Stick to your routine for the best results.
- Use the right hair curler:
The Don’ts
There are a few things to avoid.
- Use A Standard Brush
A standard brush will pull on your hair, potentially ripping open cuticles and even pulling your hair from your head. Avoid this by using a wide detangling comb and combing your hair in sections. Always start at the tip of your hair while holding the section near the root to prevent unwanted pulling on your strands.
- Straighten It
There are plenty of celebrities who have spent years hiding their curly hair. You don’t need to do this. Curly hair looks fantastic, men find it more appealing, and you should embrace your natural look.
Ignore the straighteners and concentrate on adding products that help to keep your hair looking fabulous.
