When do you have coily hair?
What exactly is coily hair? True coily hair is made up of different types of small curls. Interestingly, the hair grows in all kinds of different directions. Like all other hair types, coily hair also has its typical issues. It’s difficult to style, the curls vary enormously, you often struggle with tangles and dry hair, and it gets very frizzy and the list may go on… We’d love to help you get the most out of your hairstyle with these tips!
1. A good shampoo
The first step is to wash your hair with a good shampoo that suits your hair. Ideally, choose a shampoo that cleans your hair thoroughly and soothes your curls. We especially recommend the shampoo from Controlled Chaos. It’s a sulfate-free shampoo that gently cleanses curly hair. It’s important to choose a shampoo that protects your scalp’s natural oils and moisture. To enhance the shampoo’s effects, we also recommend using Controlled Chaos conditioner as part of your hair-washing routine! Another shampoo our customers recommend is Moroccanoil Curl Enhancing. This shampoo is made with argan oil. And by now, we’re all familiar with argan oil’s positive effects on our hair, right? In any case, choose a shampoo that gently cleanses your hair, improves elasticity, and hydrates!
2. Don’t wash too often!
Washing too often is disastrous for coily hair! We recommend washing your hair no more than twice a week. If you wash your hair too often, you strip away the sebum (oil). You need sebum. It hydrates your scalp and helps it retain moisture. So the same rule applies here: less is more! Don’t forget to hydrate your hair after washing with a good moisturizer. Our customers’ two favorites are Waterclouds Reviving Curl Crème and Controlled Chaos Curl Crème.
3. Combing coily hair
It’s best to detangle your hair with your fingers. If you do want to use a comb, we recommend using one with wide teeth. Make sure your hair is soaking wet. A leave-in conditioner works wonders when it comes to making hair easier to comb. Our customers especially love the Biosilk Silk Therapy 17 Miracle Leave-In Conditioner.
4. Don’t blow-dry
Blow-drying can be disastrous for your hair, so please skip it! It’s better to let your hair air-dry. Too much heat causes dry hair. Coily hair is usually naturally dry, so we want to avoid causing any extra damage. To keep your hair moisturized, it’s a good idea to use a nourishing hair oil. People with coily hair especially love CHI Luxury Black Seed Dry Oil Treatment and CHI Aloe Vera Hair Oil.
5. Keep your hair moisturized
Coily hair should never be allowed to dry out. When your hair is dry, it gets even frizzier and this is exactly what we don’t want! Hair oil helps keep your hair moisturized and makes it easier to style. Another fantastic hair product that many of our customers and John Beerens himself swear by is Color Wow Dream Coat for curls. It hydrates and defines curls like no other.
6. Give your ends extra attention
One of the biggest issues with coily hair is the ends. That’s why we recommend focusing especially on your ends when moisturizing your hair. Because the hair is curly, natural oils and moisture have a harder time reaching the ends. Keeping your ends healthy also helps you grow your hair longer.
7. Moisture & Seal
You MUST include this in your hair-care routine if you have coily hair. Coily hair is naturally dry, so make sure it always stays moisturized (moisture) with a good hair oil or hair cream. It’s also important to keep that moisture in your hair (seal). So look for a hair oil and moisturizer that hydrate your hair and help it stay that way.
Do you have coily hair and want to get the most out of it with the right hair products that make a difference? Shop our best products for your locks. Because you deserve the best!
