How to Style Curly Hair

Although many people find ways to have curly hair with curling irons, rollers and going to the salon to curl their hair, those with naturally curly hair consider it a disadvantage. Curly hair is hard to style – it’s often messy in the morning and in humid climates it’s often frizzy. However, if you know how to cut, care and style properly, you will create smooth, gorgeous curls. Doing these things well takes experience and patience, but you’ll soon feel the benefits of natural hair’s beauty.

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Curly hair care

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Use the right shampoo and conditioner. Curly hair is often dry and frizzy, so choosing the right product so as not to damage your hair is very important. Use a moisturizing, sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.

Avoid products that contain silicone as it prevents moisture from penetrating the hair.
Some shampoos and conditioners are specially formulated for curly hair. It’s not necessary to use those, but you should try them to see if they help nourish frizzy hair.
Dry conditioner is a good choice for curly hair because it helps smooth curls and moisturizes throughout the day. Another alternative is to not completely rinse out your regular conditioner, leave some in your hair.
Don’t overdo it: a 1-2 coin-sized amount of conditioner and shampoo is enough. ^{[1] X Research Source}

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Try washing your hair with conditioner. Shampoo cleans the hair’s natural oils, which are needed to keep curly hair vibrant and frizz-free. Conditioner is not a strong cleanser but is also capable of mild cleaning. Try washing your hair with conditioner regularly (as often as you need) and shampooing once a week. ^{[2] X Research Source}

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Use cold water to rinse your hair one last time. The secret to fighting frizz is to wash your hair with cold water that you can tolerate. Hot water will have a bad effect on the hair shaft, while cold water will close the hair shaft, making the curls shiny when dry.

If you can’t shower with cold water, try washing your hair in the sink instead of pouring cold water all over your body. When showering, wear a shower cap to protect your hair from hot water.

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Dry your hair with a clean t-shirt, instead of a towel. This will make your hair less frizzy and won’t damage your hair like a towel. ^{[3] X Research Source} Then, bow and shake your hair back to its natural shape.

Towels made of man-made fibers are suitable for curly hair and are more absorbent than T-shirts.

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Use hair conditioners for curly hair. Experiment to find the product that works for you: an inexpensive anti-frizz serum should suffice, or you can splurge on a styling cream for frizz, which helps to hydrate and hold hair. After shampooing, apply a small amount to wet hair and comb evenly with a wide-tooth comb, combing from the ends of the hair to the roots (to prevent breakage). ^{[4] X Research Sources}^{[5] X Research Sources}

Apply more gel to hold the hair; You can dig, squeeze, or stroke your hair. Just a little gel in each curl from root to tip. When you’re done, use your fingers to gently squeeze the hair to create style.

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Blow dry the hair. The best way to dry curly hair is to let it dry on its own. Do not squeeze or rub your hair with a towel; This causes the hair to become stiff and frizzy.

Avoid using the dryer except on special occasions. Drying your hair is a good daily care for your hair because it doesn’t cause damage.
Curly hair usually takes a long time to dry because it is numerous and thick. If you don’t have the patience to blow-dry your hair, use a blow dryer with a heat diffuser on the coolest setting.

Blow dry your hair with a heat diffuser if you’re in a hurry. Heat diffusers spread heat so it won’t blow directly onto the hair. Blow-dry the entire hair with a heat diffuser, using its teeth to lift the hair and blow-dry the hair around the scalp, at the back of the head, on the sides, and down to the ends. When blow-drying the ends, place the heat diffuser under the hair and gently push the hair up to add volume. Continue drying until your hair is still slightly damp, rather than completely dry. ^{[6] X Research Source}

Setting the dryer to a hotter setting will make your hair look shinier.
If you want wavy hair instead of frizzy, don’t push the curls up with a heat diffuser but let it blow-dry directly into your hair.

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Finish with a hair hold product. Use a medium hold hairspray to keep it in place throughout the day. Avoid using alcohol-based sprays, as it will dry out your hair.

Instead, you can also apply some serum or wax to your hair to keep it in place. ^{[7] X Research Sources}

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Avoid combing frizzy hair with a round brush whether dry or wet. Brushing wet hair causes breakage and puts unnecessary pressure on hair follicles. Using a wide-tooth comb is easier, and you can also use it to evenly brush conditioner in the shower. Avoid brushing frizzy hair when it’s dry as it will make it frizzy.

Keeps hair alive throughout the day. If you find your hair frizzy or frizzy, make it slightly damp and apply whatever product you like to it (curling cream, gel, mousse or other product). Gently squeeze the hair in an upward direction to make it look as vibrant as it was in the morning.

Braid the hair after the hair is twisted together like a rope. This bun hairstyle is stylized from the classic style, making the hair beautiful naturally. It’s perfect for styling your hair when you don’t have much time: all you need is an elastic band and a few bobby pins.

When the hair is dry, bring the entire hair to one side and divide the hair into two equal sections (still keeping the hair on one side).
Twist each section of hair from root to tip. You should twist each part in the same direction.
Continue twisting in the opposite direction from the two small sections of hair after bundling both sections together from the roots to the ends. That is, if you twist each piece clockwise (to the right), your “rope” will be formed by wrapping two small twists together counterclockwise (to the left).
Secure the twisted end with a hair band. The hair band of the same color as the hair color will not be visible after the bun.
Roll the twisted hair into a bun at the nape, slightly tilted to one side and secure with bobby pins. ^{[8] X Research Sources}

Style a rolled headband for a graceful style. This style creates a romantic charm and is easier to do than you might see. The only tools you need are an elastic headband that fits the whole head and a few bobby pins.

Place the headband over your hair so that it fits snugly on your head, pulling the headband down past your occipital bone, arching down the back of your head.
Thread each section of hair about 2.5-5cm into the headband, starting from behind the ear. After threading a section of hair, you will have to continue threading that section so that it rolls into the headband. Do the same to the back of the head and until all the hair is inserted.
Secure the curl with bobby pins, if necessary.
You will still see the headband at the top of your head. ^{[9] X Research Source}

Pompadour style bangs. This style of combing back bangs highlights the curly hair but is equally luxurious when combined with dresses.

Gather all the hair at the top of the head, use a comb to comb the sides and back of the head.
Use an elastic band to tie your hair.
Push the hair that has just been tied to the front and clip the ponytail at the bottom, using a hair clip to secure the hair.
Clip some hair around the hair band to hide it.

Highlight curly hair with a half braid. When you want to let your hair down, this is the best way to style it in no time.

Tie the hair about 2.5-5cm above the left ear. Adjust so that the braid can be wrapped to the other side of the head and secure with a transparent elastic band.
Do the same for the hair above the right ear.
Bring the left braid across to the right ear. Secure with bobby pins.
Do the same with the right braid, pulling across the first braid and tucking the tail underneath. Secure with bobby pins. ^{[10] X Research Source}

Cut the right hairstyle

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Choose a barber who understands your curly hair. Curly hair can be very difficult to cut and barbers need to know each type of curly hair in order to cut the right style. Getting the right cut means you’re halfway to conquering curly hair styling. Just cut the right style and you will love your curly hair more.

Ask a friend with curly hair to recommend a barber to you. Or if you see someone with beautiful curly hair, don’t be afraid to ask where they got their hair done – this is also a way to give them a compliment.
Try searching the Internet for a hair salon or barber near you that specializes in curly hair. See reviews and check prices.

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Go to the barber shop as soon as you wash your hair. It’s important to let your barber see your hair at its fullest and most frizzy as it helps them know which cut is right for you.

Wash your hair in the morning or evening before going to the barber shop and let it dry naturally.
Avoid using extra oils or products with silicone. ^{[11] X Research Source}

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Cut hair before dyeing. Although it is common to do the opposite at the barbershop (dyeing before cutting), especially with curly hair cutting first is very important to know the hair shape. ^{[12] X Research Source}

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Cut the curly hair when it is dry. Each curly hairstyle will have a different shape and thickness and is only noticeable when the hair is dry. Barbers need to clearly see the nature of each type of curly hair to know how to cut each section to create the overall effect. Usually, cutting in curls is the best way. ^{[13] X Research Source}

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Choose the right layered haircut for your hair. If you want long curls, have your barber trim them long, to avoid making the ends too thick. ^{[14] X Research Source} However, it is advisable to make sure the hair is long enough for proper thickness. Short tiered trimming without proper thickness will result in uneven and voluminous hair. ^{[15] X Research Source}

Lightly dyed. Curly hair is often more susceptible to damage than straight hair, and the chemicals in hair dyes wreak havoc on your hair, damaging its texture and causing frizz. If you want to dye your hair, you should choose a light color and do it in stages. ^{[16] X Research Source}

For example, instead of going from dark brown to blonde, you can start with highlights.

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Ask your barber to blow-dry your hair. You need to see the curly hair to know if the hair has been cut successfully or not; Therefore, you should dry your hair with a heat diffuser or better yet with a curling iron. Avoid the usual blow-drying that straightens hair.

Advice

For an extra boost of moisture, apply coconut oil from the roots to the ends. Use a wide tooth comb to untangle. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo after 2 hours. If you want to leave the oil overnight, that’s okay.
Don’t wash your hair every day, just wash it when needed.
If you live in a humid area, try to find a moisture-proof hair product that works for you. Most will have a water-gel texture.
Let hair dry naturally, apply anti-frizz serum and do not tangle or touch until hair is dry.
Put your hair in a bun at bedtime so you have beautiful curly hair when you wake up!
Use a deeply moisturizing conditioner to keep curls soft and shiny!
Pinch your hair in the shape of a pineapple when you go to sleep to keep your hair in place and avoid tangles.
To add volume to the roots, move the dryer in small circles as the hair adheres to the scalp heat diffuser.
Use a curling iron to hold the curls. If the curls look straight or messy, use a large curling iron to curl the hair.
Leave the braids overnight after you wake up and apply a hair mask or if you are in a hurry soak some water and don’t brush your hair.
Sleeping on a satin pillowcase won’t make curls straight or frizzy like cotton or ppy-cotton compounds. ^{[17] X Research Source}

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