As summer is around the corner and everyone is amped up for it , it is an alert for all curly heads to poise for the humidity and the heat of the sun.
In the past, society often stigmatized curly hair as “messy and unkempt” hair, making young girls straighten or uncover it in order to blend in. Nonetheless, curly hair now becomes more acceptable and people all around TikTok , Instagram and even Facebook groups help each other to embrace it.
Curly hair is a uniquely precious hair that needs love, care and patience to slay and look this tremendous. Have you ever wondered why some curly hair looks shinier and has almost no frizz than others? Their secret depends on their hair routine.
Curly hair needs a thorough routine different from fine and straight hair. No need to think twice about the muggy weather or frizzy strands as we have rounded up a comprehensive routine to feel confident and to rock your curls this summer.
Gentle Cleansing, Maximum Moisture
Curly hair needs a sulfate, paraben and silicone free shampoo that can deeply cleanse your hair while leaving it moisturized in order to use it once or twice a week. It keeps your hair healthy, since it cleans it without stripping away its natural oils.
Nevertheless, keep in your cart a shampoo that has sulfate to clarify your scalp from any build ups once or twice a month. Moreover, it stimulates your hair growth.
Curl Quencher: Yes Mask Your Hair Before Conditioning
According to Gisou, using a hair mask for your hair first is a game-changer, since it is responsible for rejuvenating it. Masks help in restoring the shine of your hair as well as giving it the dose of nourishment that it requires. However, you need to know first what your hair needs and accepts. Does it cry for either protein or moisture or both, does it prefer coconut, avocado, argan, keratin, shea or cocoa butter ?
Sarah Safwat, the founder of The Curly Studio, underscored that “ Deep conditioning once a week is your key” to protect your hair from humidity.
Moisture Locking
While some people skip the conditioning step, it is highly essential to condition your hair after a mask. It locks all the moisture to your hair by coating your cuticles with the hydration that it needs. In addition, Conditioning is a crucial step to detangle your hair, since it makes it smooth to allow the comb to glide through more easily. It is the sprinkle coat at the end of the shower
Post-Shower Kit
As for the after shower routine which keeps your hair surviving till the end of week, your hair needs a solid trio: leave-in, serum and gel to be in the ultimate shape.
Your Curly Best Friend Leave-in
Leave-in and your curl cream are your hair’s best friend throughout the year. It does wonders to your hair, giving it the perfect pattern and bounce coupled with the hydration to keep your curls thriving all week. As we mentioned earlier you need to know which ingredients work better with your hair in addition to the right amount that your hair quenches. Through try and error, you will discern what your hair is yearning for.
Some hair types crave for shea butter and coconut in their leave-in while other types prefer argan and jojoba in their leave-in.
Serum & Humidity Shield= Gel or Mouse
Serum is a distinctive addition to your hair routine. It seals the moisture of the leave-in as well as coating your hair with a shine layer. Some people put it before and a little amount after the gel while others put it after only to break the gel cast.
Why Does Your Hair Require Gel or Mouse?
Gel is a pivotal step at the end of routine. Your hair longs for gel to combat humidity and to have frizz-proof hair. According to Sarah Safwat, the founder of The Curly Studio, gel works better for high density hair and tight patterns, while Mousse for low density hair and loose patterns.
Diffuser VS Air Dry
According to Safwat, Diffusing your hair gives “volume for the hair, less drying time of course & hair shrinks more.” On the other hand, air drying is for people who prefer less volume and shrinkage, though it takes longer to dry.
Tailoring the optimal routine will make your hair look chef-kiss, it takes time and patience to get there, so do not give up on restoring and reviving your naturally unique hair.
DOS & DON’T Curly Hair Edition
Do: dry your hair with a microfiber towel or a cotton shirt
It is much gentler than a regular towel
Do: use a wide-tooth comb and detangle it from ends first and work your way up
It protects your hair from breakage.
Do Not: wash your hair with hot water
It dehydrates your hair and creates frizz
Do Not: use heat or bleach your hair
It damages your hair, resulting in breakage and split ends and can ruin your curly pattern.
In today’s world, curly hair is finally being celebrated for its beauty and uniqueness. You no longer need to tame it. Own your crown and wear it with confidence. Curly hair is more than just hair, it is part of your personality and each curly hair tells a different story. Your hair is the ideal accessory.
