7 deadly sins every curly haired girl and guy needs to know and avoid!

If you have curly hair, you would know that caring for and styling your hair is no simple task. From frizzy, knotted curls to tresses that fall flat in humidity, you may find your curly hair has a mind of its own. Well, it’s time to take back that control and discover how to make your curls behave no matter what the occasion. We’ve spoken to our in-house experts to get you the scoop on 7 deadly curly-hair sins you should know and how to avoid them!

Sin #1

Washing Your Hair daily (a.k.a Overcleansing)

While your hair washing routine is dependent on a number of factors e.g. lifestyle, sebum production and scalp health – we recommend our curly hair folks to keep the shampooing to a minimum. Daily shampooing can strip the hair of its natural oils and this can lead to dryness, breakage and overall damage. For best results, we recommend cleansing just once or twice a week with a gentle cleansing shampoo like our new Curl Activating Shampoo suitable for both curly and wavy hair. It is the ideal cleanser to invigorate and activate curls as you wash them using an exclusive Bounce Back Polymer while retaining moisture and preventing dehydration with Natural Moisturising Factors and Amino acids. All in all, a win-win for our curly hair gals and guys!

Sin #2

Skipping Conditioner Altogether

Curly, wavy and textured hair can often experience dryness, frizz and dullness so it is important to hydrate and protect those delicate hair strands properly. So, what we’re trying to say is: don’t skip out on conditioner (ever!). A hydrating conditioner or deeply conditioning mask tailored for curly and wavy hair – like our Curl Activating Repair Mask, will help regenerate, nourish and protect your hair against environmental aggressors. Our latest mask offering is rich in Wheat Proteins to restructure and repair your hair, Provitamin B5 to restore moisture and Orange Peel Wax & UV filters for the ultimate protection against weather and environmental influences. Pop that conditioner back into your hair routine!

Sin #3

Overdoing the Heat Styling

When it comes to heat styling whether it is blow-drying or using a curling iron, we recommend keeping it to a minimal. By overdoing it, it can lead to heat damage which can cause your curls to be frizzy, dry and lacklustre. To maintain your curly mane, we recommend using a styling fluid like our new Curl Defining Styling Fluid – it tames stubborn curls using an exclusive Bounce Back Polymer and provides intensive shine & weightless bounce with Moroccan Argan Oil. Katy, our Education Director, raves about this product - “moisturizing on my hair and as it dries, it leaves your hair feeling soft, shiny and defined”.

Bonus Tip: We recommend using a diffuser when blow-drying for defined, coiled tresses and make sure it is on a low to medium heat setting to avoid heat damage.

Sin #4

Detangling Curly Hair with the Wrong Hair Tools

Using the wrong hair tools especially fine-tooth combs for curly, textured hair can disrupt your curl pattern, and lead to breakage and frizz. Hair tools should be kept at a minimal and we recommend using a wide-tooth comb in the shower while you condition your hair. This will help detangle your hair from root to tip without disrupting your curled tresses.

Sin #5

Going Unprotected While You Sleep

Protecting your curly tresses while you sleep is a necessary step in your curly hair routine. We advise you to steer clear of cotton fabric pillowcases as they soak up the hair’s natural oils and causes moisture depletion, leaving your hair lacklustre, frizzy and damaged. For best protection, we recommend wrapping your hair in a silk or satin head scarf or sleep on a silk pillowcase. This will help reduce the friction your hair is exposed to throughout the night and preserve your curl’s pattern.

Start the next day with a hair conditioning spray like our new Curl Activating Conditioning Spray to reactivate and protect your curls, giving them a bouncy, healthy appearance. Formulated with a blend of Bounce Back Polymer to increase durability of curls, Natural Moisturising Factors to give the hair shine and elasticity, and Wheat Protein to strengthen the hair and improve its overall structure. So, your luscious, bouncy curled tresses will be looking fabulous 24/7!

Sin #6

Skipping the Trims

Mark those hair trim days in your calendar! By not regularly trimming your curly locks, you are at risk of breakage since split ends can travel up your hair and break it off at a higher point. Avoid this by simply dusting (also known as “micro-trimming”) it every few weeks so you can stay on top of those split ends and keep your curls feeling and looking its best.

Sin #7

Forgetting your SPF

Whether you’re taking beach walks or lounging by the pool, SPF is a must (and it’s not just for your face and body!). Protect your hair all year around with our Soleil Vitalité Express – it provides instant care and protects your hair against damaging UVA and UVB rays with Sunflower Seed Extract to neutralise free radicals and maintains your hair’s natural beauty in the event of additional stresses by salt or chlorinated water. Also, it intensively conditions your hair with Wheat Protein so your curly tresses will look perfect no matter where you are. Enjoy your summer at the beach knowing your delicate locks are well-protected!