Curly hair and how to tame it
There are a lot of other things that you can do to protect your hair and keep it healthy and in control, but these are just my top tips.
If you’re still struggling with your hair after following these steps, then you can always pop into a salon. Though you may have to pay a little, a bit of professional advice can never go a miss in extreme circumstance.
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Written by Heather
Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. It’s great for the days when you get up twenty minutes before a lecture and don’t have the time to do anything other than shake it out. However, it can be a bit of a pain on a humid day when bobbles just aren’t strong enough to contain it.
Here’s a bit of handy advice that might convince you curly hair can be more of a blessing than you might have thought.
I’ve personally used this product forever and don’t know what I would do without it. It comes in different forms, but I find the cream works best for me as my hair is wavy. For those of you with tighter curls, the mousse may be a better option for you.
The product 'detangles' and moisturisers, but also keeps humidity from frizzing it out. Thanks to the exotic ingredients used such as coconut, it smells divine! It’s a win-win!
The only issue with this product is that, in my experience, I have found that other than buying it online, it is sold mostly in independent afro hair-care shops, but if you do manage to get your hands on it, it’s a steal!
I know it may seem simple, but it’s key in keeping your curly hair happy. Though in the winter months it may not be wise to leave the house with wet hair, try tot use a towel instead of a hairdryer.
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There are several good products on the market that can protect your hair from the heat, but it’s always better to let it dry as naturally as possible.
Towel drying means that your hair is less likely to tangle and will therefore need less brushing, It also means that you will avoid drying out your hair and in turn removing some of its natural oils. Plus, you’re saving electricity and as students, we know there’s no harm in saving a few pence on those bills here and there.
Its so important that you use the correct brush for your hair type.
Using a paddle brush means that you are distributing the tangled hair across a larger surface area, this in turn means that less hairs will break or be pulled out during brushing.
I find that for my hair, either a 'tangle teaser' or a simple paddle brush works best. Also, the bristles are much gentler on the scalp and get through the tangles with ease, making what can be a painful ordeal, trouble-free.
Though curly hair usually produces more natural oils than straight hair, it's important that people with curly hair keep their hair moisturised.
Curly and afro hair is a lot more brittle than straight hair and will easily break off if not properly moisturised. Argan oil combats this well, also helping the hair to grow by nourishing the scalp.
On the topic of natural oils, it’s very important to not wash your hair too regularly as this also removes a lot of the natural oils. It’s not necessary to wash curly hair more than once a week in most circumstances, but obviously good judgement should be applied. If you fall in a pit of mud, you should probably wash that out.