Are you the proud owner of curls? Then I don’t need to tell you what apain in the ass our curlscan be. Frizzy, limp, undefined—nothing like the pictures you see on Pinterest—and plenty of other curly-hair woes. We asked around to find out the best tricks for showing off perfect curls. Who knows, maybe the perfect tip for you is right here!
But why do curls frizz so much?
Curls often do whatever they want, so they don't always turn out the way you'd like! There can be several reasons for this:
- Incorrect hair care
- Too much silicone in the hair
- Damaged hair ends
- High humidity
- The Use of Wax
- Combing your hair when it's dry
The Best Tips for Beautiful Curls
1. The Hairdresser and Your Curls!
Please make sure you get your hair cut by a stylist who really knows how to work with curls. Many stylists cut hair according to the rules they learned a few years ago during their training, but they still fail when cutting curly hair. The result is unruly curls with ends sticking out in all directions, instead of curls where the ends stay together.
2. Caring for Your Curls
We recommend not skimping on one of your most important physical assets as a woman. Invest in the best products for your hair type. It might be a bit of a stretch at the register, buthappy hair means a happy you;-)! What you get in return is, as they say, trulypriceless!Curly ladies’favorite productsinclude: Color Wow Dream Coat for curly hair, Waterclouds Reviving Curl Cream, TIGI Curlesque Strong Mousse, and CHI Argan Oil Hair Mask. Whatever you do, make sure to choose hair products that nourish and repair your hair. Look for ingredients such as vitamin E, essential oils, omega fatty acids, argan oil, moringa, and coconut oil. These are all ingredients that make your hair extremely happy.
3. Silicone and Curls
Many of our hair care products contain silicones, among other ingredients. The best way to find out if your hair products contain silicones is to check the ingredient list. Any word ending in “-cone” is a sure sign! Silicones form a shiny, soft layer around your hair. Silicones that aren’t made from natural ingredients can’t be washed out. This means that every time you use the hair product, more and more layers build up on top of each other on your hair. And don’t be fooled! It often looks beautiful at first. No frizz and curls that are simply stunning. But because of all those layers that build up, your curls actually dry out more. Over time, it can also make your hair more sensitive, causing it to become damaged more quickly. A favorite among our customers is the popular haircare brand Waterclouds—a line that’s free of parabens, silicones, and sulfates.
4. Damaged hair ends and curls
Do you have multiple split ends? If so, this means that your hair cuticles are no longer lying smoothly over one another. In other words, the inner structure of your hair is completely exposed to external influences. Unfortunately, this causes you to lose a lot of the important nutrients your hair needs. In short: you have frizzy curls that stick out in all directions. The best remedy is to get your hair trimmed regularly. And we’re not talking about cutting off a lot of length, just the ends. This helps keep your hair healthy. If you have split ends, be sure to use hair care products that strengthen your hair to prevent further damage. Consider hair vitamins, for example. Everyone here swears by Sugarbearhair Hair Vitamins. I take these hair vitamins myself, too, and I have to say the results have been very positive. Of course, these gummies can’t magically make split ends disappear. But they do help your hair grow stronger. The same goes for your nails (goodbye, acrylic nails!). Finally, we also recommend using hair care products that protect, nourish, and repair your hair. The popular Chi Argan Oil line is one of our hair care lines that optimally protects, nourishes, and strengthens your hair.
5. Curls and Humidity
A short bike ride or walk in the drizzle or fog. Andgoodbye, beautifulhair—hello, bird’s nest. No woman wants this, especially not after spending time and effort to achieve a certain hairstyle. Yet it’s the main cause of frizzy hair. The inside of the hair consists of two different types of protein-rich areas: the orthocortex and the paracortex. When exposed to moisture, these two areas swell in different ways. In humid weather, moisture penetrates all the way into these areas. Hair shafts bend in different directions due to the difference in swelling. The result:one big frizzy mess! There are ways to tame this reaction to moisture. Color Wow Dream Coat for curly hair is one of the best-selling products among women who regularly deal with this phenomenon. A good hair serum like Biosilk Silk Therapy can also work wonders for your curls.
6. The Use of Wax
Many women think that wax is good for their curls. Unfortunately, we have to disappoint you. Wax has the same effect as silicone. It causes the hair strands to stick together. This creates a greasy film around the hair (which is what happens with silicone). Ultimately, your hair actually dries out more, which eventually leads to more damage and frizz! You’re better off using a curl cream like Waterclouds Reviving Curl Cream or TIGI Catwalk Curlesque (free of sulfates, parabens, and silicones!).
7. Should you comb your curls when they're dry or wet?
We’ve often emphasized in the past that combing wet hair can be disastrous for your locks. This is no different for curls, but the fact remains that combing your curls after they’ve dried doesn’t lead to the best results. You often end up separating your curls, which actually makes them frizzy. For the best results, we recommend combing your hair while you’re in the shower. But do it the right way! Start at the ends and use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. It’s best to do this while you have conditioner in your hair (for an extra layer of protection). A favorite comb among curly-haired people is the Evo Roy detangling comb.
Want to order hair care products for curly hair from JohnBeerens.com?
We hope you find these curly hair tips helpful, so you, too, can rock beautiful, defined curls. If you’re curious about our range of hair products for curly hair, check out JohnBeerens.com for hair care products tailored to this hair type. We’re also really curious to hear your own magical curly hair tips! Let us know in the comments below. Who knows—you might just help out a fellow curly-haired friend!
