Curly hair is beautiful, but it's also fragile. If you have naturally curly hair, always make sure to treat it with care. Here are some tips that will keep your curls looking fabulous:

 

Avoid using hot water because it can do damage to your curls.

Hot water causes the cuticle of the hair shaft to open up and allow moisture to escape. This causes fizziness and dryness in curly hair.  Not what you want!

Hot water can also cause your curls to become brittle and break easily. When you shampoo your hair with warm or hot water, it causes an increase in blood flow near the scalp which makes this area more sensitive than others on your body (think about how much heat hurts when you get sunburned).

Wash your hair with cold water.

If you can handle it, wash your hair with cold water. The colder the better, but if you can't stand it, warm is okay too, just avoid hot.  The reason for this is that when you wash your hair with cold water, it closes the cuticle of each strand so that less moisture escapes and helps protect against heat damage. This also reduces frizz since there's less moisture in the air around each strand of hair to cause static electricity (which causes frizz).

Cold-water rinses are great for curly or wavy styles because they help keep curls defined while minimizing shrinkage during blow drying sessions--and they're gentle enough not to dry out fragile curls!

 

Use a silk pillowcase or scarf to protect your hair from breakage and frizz.

A silk pillowcase is a great way to keep your curls intact and reduce frizz. The fabric helps prevent breakage, which can cause fizziness in curly hair. If you don't have access to a silk pillowcase or scarf, try using a soft cotton T-shirt instead!

A silk scarf can also help with keeping your curly hair looking great all day long by reducing breakage and preventing frizzies from forming.

 

Apply conditioner from the ends up towards your scalp.

When you're applying conditioner, start at the bottom and work your way up. This will help distribute the product evenly through your hair. Remember to use a wide tooth comb to make sure it doesn't clump up in one spot!

Also remember that when you're using products like this on curly hair, it's important to leave them on for at least 5 minutes before rinsing off with cool water (Remember, hot water can cause heat damage).

 

Try not to brush or comb your hair when it's wet because this will cause frizz.

Brushing wet hair is bad for your curls. It can cause breakage and frizz, so it's best to avoid this practice altogether. A wide-toothed comb will do a better job at detangling than a regular brush, which can break fragile strands of hair.

If you have long curly locks that need to be brushed or combed daily (which they probably do), then try using conditioner on them first before styling them with product(s). This will make the process easier on both your head and the tool used!

Avoid towel drying your hair as much as possible -- pat dry instead!

• Avoid towel drying your hair as much as possible -- pat dry instead!
• Use a microfiber towel to dry your hair and avoid rubbing it with the towel.
• If you do have to use a blow-dryer on low heat, use it on the lowest setting possible while still getting all of your hair dry.

 

Use a diffuser for curly hair to help it dry quicker and more softly.

If you have curly hair and blow dry your hair, the best way to dry it is with a diffuser.  The lower the heat setting, the better.  And remember, a microfiber towel is less abrasive than a regular towel and it will help you get curls to last longer.

Use a curling wand if you have short hair. It will give you great waves with minimal effort!

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to create waves, try using a curling wand. The best thing about this tool is that it can be used on wet or dry hair!

 

If you're going for the beachy look, try using your wand on damp hair. Use it in sections and wrap each section around itself until the whole head is covered with curls (or as much of it as will fit). When they're set, use fingers or combs to separate them out into waves. You could also use hairspray at this point if desired--the goal here is just to get them separated so they don't clump together into one big mass of curls when dry! If desired, add some texturizing product like mousse or volumizing lotion before styling if needed.

We hope you enjoyed these tips and tricks for curly hair.