How To Care For Curly Hair In A Natural Way

Improper care can quickly turn curly hair into unruly and troublesome hair that causes a lot of frustration. However, with proper care, natural curls will look perfect. Instead of using many different specialty products, mostly expensive and unhealthy, we propose a simple and sustainable hair routine that keeps your curls supple and healthy.

The best care for curly hair

For the correct care of natural curls, it is advisable to establish a routine that is gentle with the hair structure. Conventional shampoos are mostly unsuitable because they overload the hair and weaken its natural resistance. Instead, try some or all of the following tips and stick with the ones that feel best for your hair.

• Cut brittle ends regularly (every two weeks, for example) to give your hair a healthy basic condition.
• It is best to wash hair that has been contaminated by conventional shampoos, conditioners and masks with baking soda or use a shampoo that does not contain additives such as silicone to rid the hair of stressful or even harmful residues. Then use a conditioner.
• You can wash your curls without shampoo, but with a natural conditioner to provide them with optimal moisture.
• Wash your hair with cold or warm water instead of hot water, as the heat can damage the curls and the scalp.
• To avoid hair breakage, it is best to comb the curls only when they are wet, for example while the conditioner is working.
• If more hold and structure is desired, it is best to use a natural hair gel and knead it with the palms of the hands into the still damp hair and shape the curls. A beer-based hair setting agent can promote curl formation.
• Before drying, wrap wet hair upside down with a towel to allow hair to settle. Keep it wrapped for half an hour.
• It is best to let the curls air dry to avoid brittle and frizzy hair.

Take care of curls without damaging them

Many people with curly hair do not know that they do more harm than good to their hair with the “supposedly specific” products, which often lead to damage to the structure of curly hair and an untamed hairstyle. However, the following simple means can protect your curls and maintain their structure.

1. Take care of curls without silicone or sulfates

Conventional shampoo is rarely necessary to keep curly hair clean and well-groomed. A homemade rinse, for example with apple cider vinegar or rice water, which is massaged into the scalp with the fingertips, is usually sufficient to remove dirt and debris.

After a period of adaptation, washing your hair with just water is the best and gentlest method of keeping your curls clean. A more intense cleaning can be applied every four to six weeks as needed.

Then , if needed, a curling gel can be used to add even more moisture to dry hair. The gel also ensures that the curls stay in shape for a few days after washing. If the curls are too stiff from the hair gel, gently knead them into shape with a cloth while the hair is still slightly damp.

2. Don’t dry comb your curls

Combs and brushes add shine and a well-groomed style to straight hair. In the case of curls, however, they tend to have the opposite effect, if they are combed while dry, the individual strands of curls fall apart. As a result, hair loses its structure and can even become brittle. It is best to comb the curls only when they are wet, using a wide-toothed comb or you can detangle it with your fingers.

3. Protect curls from heat

Heat, for example from a curling iron or flat iron, is not good for curly hair. If you want to blow-dry your curls , do so with the temperature setting at the lowest setting and adapt an air-diffusing piece to the blow dryer. Do not dry them completely. If you don’t have a diffuser accessory, you can wrap your wet hair in a turban made of soft fabric and dry it through the cloth.

4. Protects curls from friction

Cotton towels, in particular, have a thick structure that can damage curly hair. The negative effect is intensified when rubbing, as the hair becomes tangled. Therefore , it is best to blow-dry your hair by gently wringing it out with a soft cloth or an old T-shirt.

It is also advisable to wear a cotton satin pillowcase at night. You can also wear a silk nightcap or wrap your hair in a tube scarf made of a soft material so there is as little friction as possible while you sleep.

5. Be patient

It is important to be patient when changing your hair care routine. Sometimes the new routine needs to be used for a few weeks before results are seen. When the hair has gotten used to the new care, it will look much prettier.