Curly hair, short or long, is naturally more dry, requiring greater care to remain silky and soft. This is because the natural oiliness of the scalp does not spread easily through the wires, as it happens in other types of hair, leaving the strands tangled and more difficult to comb.
Also, to form beautifully laid out curly hair, curly hair needs to be taken care of properly, using combing creams and serums for dry and damaged tips.
Tips for taking care of curly hair
Some tips for curly hair to become silky and soft include:
- Wash the hair only 2 to 3 times a week, always using softener or mask to leave the hair well hydrated. Here's how to wash your hair in: How to wash your hair properly.
- Use shampoo and own softener for curly and salt-free hair, shampooing only at the root of hair strands;
- Use a moisturizing mask once a week with Argan oil. Read more in: 3 steps to moisturize curly hair at home.
- Wipe the hair with a thin microfiber towel or with an old T-shirt, pressing the wicks;
- Comb the hair after bath using a combing cream and a comb with broad bristles, to comb without damaging;
- Let the hair dry naturally, without using dryer and without holding;
- Use a serum or a tip repairer on days when you do not wash your hair.
In addition, to mater healthy hair and no double ends should cut the hair every 3 months and should avoid using dryer or plank.
The products used must be suitable for curly hair, such as Vizcaya shampoo and conditioner for Curly Hair, shampoo, conditioner and cream of Natura's Cachos Marcantes line or shampoo, conditioner and cream of the line Cachos Perfeito of TRESemme.
How to prepare homemade combing cream with gelatin
A good strategy to define the curls, getting the hair beautiful, hydrated and with the correct volume is to use a good combing cream, which should be passed when the hair is still wet, right after washing. To prepare this wonderful homemade cream you will need:
Ingredients:
- 1 creme de crene comb (of a brand to choose);
- 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin;
- 5 teaspoons lukewarm water;
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon serum for dry tips (of a brand to choose).
Method of preparation:
- Start by pouring the water for a few seconds in the microwave and then add to the gelatin, stirring well until dissolved.
- Then add the oil and the serum until a uniform mixture.
- Finally, mix the preparation with the combing cream and store in a used container of hair cream.
Homemade combing gelatin should be plicated on washed and still moist hair, and it is recommended to apply the wick mixture by wick. After applying the product, it is recommended to comb the hair, letting it dry naturally.
In addition, another excellent option to end frizz, reduce volume, moisturize and define curls is the capillary cauterization, an aesthetic treatment that can be done in hairdressers.
