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Step 1
Get a good haircut. Find a stylist who knows how to work with curly hair and who doesn't force it to do things it doesn't want to do. A good cut should be wash-and-wear and fall into place after a shampoo without much effort. Curly hair should always be cut while it is dry so that the stylist can see the natural curl and wave pattern. When curly hair is cut while it's wet, it can shrink up as it dries, becoming shorter than desired.
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Step 2
Avoid handling hair excessively when it's wet. Let hair air dry naturally. Even a hair dryer with a diffuser should be used sparingly.
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Step 3
Don't shampoo every day; once or twice a week is sufficient. If you shampoo your hair in the shower, when you get out of the shower, bend over from the waist, letting the hair fall forward for extra thickness. Gently pat dripping hair with a towel but avoid wrapping the head in the towel, which disturbs the natural shape of curls. While still leaning forward, apply mousse, gel (for a stronger hold), serum, or conditioning lotion by gently patting it on the hair, again without disturbing the natural curl pattern.
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Step 4
Avoid brushing or combing dry hair. Instead, in the shower, use a wide-tooth plastic comb while water runs through the hair to remove tangles. Comb only as much as is necessary to de-tangle. Throw away your hairbrush; it only breaks fragile hair and disrupts curl patterns.
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Step 5
Pour a generous scoop of conditioner in the hands and apply to dry hair for an emergency de-frizz. If necessary, shape a few curls by twisting small sections of hair around the fingers and let dry naturally. A curling iron can also be used for touch-ups but might cause extra frizziness.
Comments
curlyhairworks said
on 7/23/2009 Thats great advice! But it can be even simpler than that if you try the curly hair workshop in London. THAT technique is super simple ;0)