Suffering dryness, frizz, tangles, and that dreaded pouf can be a pain. However , when properly taken care of, your curly hair could possibly be envy of any woman you encounter. Trust me, I know. Whenever I go out, women ask people where I bought my hair from! They just don't believe that I can get my own natural curls to look so excellent.
I WANT TO BE DETANGLED FOR THE NEW YEAR
Finding a way to perfect my curls has been a long process. I can truthfully say that I am no longer disappointed with my hair. As a matter of fact, it's been months since I've touched my straightener. To do, that's a really big deal! Now, I much prefer having my hair curly over having this straight because of all the compliments I get. It takes me less than five minutes to do my hair every day! That's much better than two hours of straightening.
What's my secret?
First of all, I only wash once or twice every week. Washing on a regular basis is damaging for your hair because of the exposure to harsh sulfates. When buying a shampoo, opt for the one that is sulfate-free. This means your shampoo will be less soapy and probably won't lather as much, but it will be better for your hair. When washing, focus on your roots and massage gently to minimize abrasion on the scalp. Issue afterwards, focusing on your hair rather than your scalp. Leave a bit on the ends, and don't wash it all out. I love to condition twice because it closes the cuticles and makes my hair nice and shiny. While the conditioner is in your hair, detangle with a wide-tooth comb. Your hair is most vulnerable when wet, so be delicate! Use your fingers if you can. When you're finished washing, never rub a towel on your hair to get the item dry. Simply, tap the excess water out.
I never blow dry my hair. That's right! My hair dryer is collecting dust in a cupboard. Let your hair air dry- the less heat, the better. When your locks is almost dry, apply a leave-in conditioner or curling cream. Gels tend to dry out your hair because of the drinking content, so opt for a creamier texture. My favorite products are: Mixed Chicks Leave-In Conditioner, Taliah Waajid Ugly Curl Cream, and the Curl Balm by KMS. Apply wet for the best results.
Once a week, a deep issue is necessary. There are many to choose from, from homemade treatments to hot oil treatments. No matter which one you choose, leave them in for a little bit longer than the specified time. I usually leave mine in for about half an hour before washing it again out.
Get a silk scarf and wrap it around your pillow at night. A silk pillowcase work just as well. When you wake up in the morning, your matted hair to scalp will be easier to manage, and it will take less time to get ready in the morning.
Having your hair trimmed every 4-6 weeks is a must! Split ends look horrible and make your hair glimpse dry and damaged. Get used to being annoyed with split ends.
Last, but not least, break up with your straightner. It's been a good run, but now it's time to part ways. Sure your hair may look great when it's upright, but the heat damage really shows when it's curly. There are consequences to putting 400 degrees of heat on the strands!