Curly hair, springy tresses, and everything in between; it’s a given that curly hair needs some extra attention if you want to keep those curls popping, whether they’re tight or loose. Two things that significantly affect how your hair behaves are temperature and humidity. These two usually bring about ‘frizz’, which is signified by very noticeable straw-like, rough hair. And with spring in the air, you may want to change your curly hair routine if you want to keep those curls popping.
If you have curly hair, then you know all too well about the hairy issue, and so does Rym Yessad, founder of homegrown e-shop Curlshops.com, who stepped into The Beautiful Lifestyle to share with us some curly hair tips on maintaining well-nourished, well-defined curls this spring.
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6 Curly Hair Tips
1. Trim those edges
Curls should be trimmed every six to eight weeks. They are easier to style and detangle when they are regularly trimmed. It also helps with reducing shedding and breakage. Trimmed curls look thicker, fuller, and healthier.
2. Switch out your products
Heavy oils and butters (such as castor oil and shea butter) are great for sealing in moisture during the cooler winter months, however, with spring bringing in a lot of moisture, it is better to use lightweights such as avocado oil and jojoba oil.
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3. Sun protection
Your hair needs protection from UVA and UVB rays just like your skin does. Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage hair strands resulting in discolored, dry, and brittle strands. Hair ends up broken, thin, and frizzy. Use a hat or a silk scarf when you are out and about. It would also be wise to use natural hair care products that offer leave-in sun protection.
4. Use a clarifying shampoo after outdoor activities
For those who spend spring weekends in the pool, consider adding a clarifying shampoo to your hair care regimen once a month to rinse off the chlorine and any other harmful chemicals that might have latched on to your hair.
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5. Start co-washing
Co-washing involves using a conditioning cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and buildup from the hair. Co-washing cleansers contain more conditioning properties and lower levels of harsh detergents and surfactants that can strip your hair of essential moisture. It provides gentle cleansing for your hair and scalp without drying it out.
6. Accessorize
Curly hair is natural, beautiful, and enjoyable, so take advantage of accessories. Bring out those hair wraps, headbands, flowers and try out new looks. There’s no better time to rock hair accessories than when spring is in full swing.
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