How to Keep Curls From Clumping

Frizz and clumping are common curly hair problems.

Curly hair can sometimes settle into large clumps that look odd and uneven. Successfully dealing with curly hair requires products and services geared specifically to that hair type, according to Ouidad. Whether your hair is a more loose curl shaped like an “S” or a kinky curl, you need to take extra care with it to avoid clumping. From salons to beauty supplies, you can find a wide range of help for your curly hair.

Things You'll Need

• Creamy hair products
• Diffuser

Instructions

1. Find a stylist trained in either the Ouidad Carve and Slice technique or the Devachan Salon Deva Cut technique to cut your hair. These two ways of cutting hair are formulated specifically to keep curly hair healthy and attractive and are the best options according to NaturallyCurly.com. According to both Ouidad and the Devachan Salon, these types of haircuts keep curls naturally curly and provide curl separation to avoid clumping. To find a stylist trained in either of these methods, visit either the Devachan Salon website or the Ouidad website.

2. Use creamy styling products instead of sticky ones. Sticky styling products will only make the hair clump more. To find creamy curly hair styling products, look for the word "cream" on the packaging. Avoid products that use the word "gel" in the name. Use the product according to the directions on the bottle for the best results.

3. Use a diffuser on the end of your blow dryer when drying your hair. Diffusers keep the hair from over drying by diffusing the intensity of air coming out of the hair dryer. This is important because if curly hair is dehydrated it will become unruly. With the hair dryer turned on, hold the diffuser within an inch or two of the scalp resting the damp curly hair on the diffuser. Do separate sections of your hair this way until all of your hair is dry. Sections should be small enough to fit on top of the diffuser without hair spilling out or over the sides of the diffuser.

4. Comb your hair using just your fingers. Using a comb or brush can cause tangling and frizz.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure the diffuser is on tightly to prevent it from falling off. If the diffuser falls off the dryer it can be startling and make you get the heat of the hair dryer too close to the hair.

References

• Devachan Salaon and Departure Lounge Spa: Deva Services
• Ouidad: Ouidad FAQ: How Should I Get My Hair Cut?
• NaturallyCurly.com: Salute to Sylists: How My Stylists Changed My Life
• NaturallyCurly.com: About the Hair Type Classification System