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• Part 1 of 3: Washing wavy hair
• Part 2 of 3: Styling wavy hair
• Part 3 of 3: Keeping your hair healthy
• Tips
• Warnings

Wavy hair is a beautiful hair type to have. With wavy hair, you can choose a variety of haircuts and styles, from carefree beach hair to a sleek and classic haircut. This is a nice hair type to have, but it can also be difficult to care for wavy hair because it is neither straight nor curly. If you know how to wash, style and care for your wavy hair, you can easily keep your hair healthy and strong.

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Part 1 of 3: Washing wavy hair

1. Buy a good one shampoo. Use a shampoo designed for wavy to curly hair. Choosing a shampoo intended for hair types other than straight hair will not give your hair proper care. Look for a shampoo that explicitly states on the packaging that it is intended for wavy hair, gives wavy hair more volume and makes the waves stand out better. Don't use too much shampoo or shampoo your hair too often. When shampooing, concentrate on your scalp and use a 50 cent coin size amount of shampoo. Depending on how greasy or dry your hair is, wash your hair every other day or every few days.
   • Think about what problems you have had with your hair before buying a shampoo. Look for a sulfate-free shampoo if you suffer from frizzy hair, as sulfates make your hair frizz quickly.
2. Choose the right conditioner. It is important that you not only buy a shampoo for wavy hair, but also use a conditioner that is suitable for your hair type. When you have found a shampoo that works well for you, look for the corresponding conditioner. If the shampoo does not have a matching conditioner, look for a product that states on the packaging that it is for wavy hair. Make sure to use the conditioner every wash. Apply the conditioner from the center of your hair to the ends.
   • Curly hair conditioners are also suitable for wavy hair.
   • Look for a natural conditioner if you are concerned that the ingredients in your conditioner are bad for your hair, such as alcohol that can dry out your hair.
3. Rinse your hair with cool water. A hot shower feels good, but it's not good for your hair. It's a good idea to use warm water to get the shampoo and conditioner into your hair, but rinsing with warm or hot water can dry out your hair. Even if you start your shower with warm water, you end up with cold water. Cold water seals the hair cuticles and ensures that the moisture from the shampoo and conditioner remains in your hair.
   • If you don't want or can't take a cold shower or don't want to rinse your hair with cold water, pour a mixture of 250ml apple cider vinegar and 500ml water over your wet hair. This way you remove residues of hair care products and dandruff flakes from your scalp.
4. Make buns in your hair before going to sleep. If you don't plan on styling your hair after shampooing, make buns before going to sleep so that the waves stay in. Towel dry your hair, apply styling mousse, then twist four buns in your hair. That way, you will still have soft curls in your hair the next morning.

Part 2 of 3: Styling wavy hair

1. Let your hair dry naturally. If possible, don't use a blow dryer to dry your hair, but let it air dry instead. The heat from a blow dryer can damage your hair and make the waves look woolly and frizzy. If you do need to use a hair dryer, make sure to apply heat protectant to your hair beforehand, use a diffuser, and set the hair dryer to a low temperature.
2. Comb your hair as little as possible. A comb can cause your hair to break, especially if you use it too soon after applying styling products. First, detangle your hair with your fingers. Then use a wide tooth comb to remove any knots that you couldn't get out of your hair with your fingers. Start combing at your ends and work towards your roots instead of the other way around.
   • Do not use a brush. A brush can cause your hair to break and ruin the shape of your waves.
   • Comb your hair in the shower if you do need to comb it.
3. Dab a hair styling product into your hair. Use mousse or another hair styling product to control frizz and keep beautiful waves. Divide your hair into at least four sections beforehand. By making smaller sections you can cover all hair with mousse. While applying the product, squeeze your hair for a few seconds and then let go.
4. Do not style your hair with hot tools. Use your flat iron and curling iron as little as possible. Your hair will be healthier if you let it dry on its own and don't straighten it. Over styling your hair with hot tools will damage it and make your waves look frizzy. If you do use a warm tool, apply a heat protectant before straightening or curling your hair.
   • Heat protectants are usually available as sprays and creams.
5. Apply oil after styling your hair. After styling your hair, apply oil to your hair to moisturize and add shine. Look for a light oil that won't weigh down your hair, such as argan oil. Only use a small amount. An amount the size of a 2 pence coin should be enough, depending on how long your hair is. Apply the product from the center of your hair to your ends.

Part 3 of 3: Keeping your hair healthy

1. Buy a deep conditioner. Use a deep conditioner once a week to provide extra hydration and protection for your hair. With a deep conditioner your hair will be more nourished and hydrated than with a regular conditioner for daily use. A deep conditioner should therefore not be used as often as a regular conditioner.A deep conditioner can repair damage, make your hair shine and protect it from pollutants and harmful UV rays. Apply the product from the center of your hair to your roots, leave it on for five to thirty minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
   • The product packaging must state that it is a deep conditioner or mask that you should not use on a daily basis.
   • How long you have to leave the conditioner on depends on the instructions on the package and how badly your hair is damaged.
   • If possible, heat your hair under a hair dryer while you let the deep conditioner soak into your hair. This way your hair can benefit even more from the conditioner.
2. Use a clarifying shampoo. Using lots of hair care products can leave residue in your hair, which can make your hair dull and limp. Buy a clarifying shampoo and use it once a week to wash the dirt and grease out of your hair. How you use the shampoo differs per product, but usually you massage the shampoo into your hair and then rinse it thoroughly.
   • After washing with a clarifying shampoo, consider using a hydrating shampoo. A clarifying shampoo can dry out your hair, so a moisturizing shampoo can replenish the moisture deficiency in your hair.
3. Do not get your hair chemically treated. Do not treat your hair with chemicals such as hair dyes and chemical relaxers. These chemical treatments damage your hair and it may be difficult for your hair to recover from that damage. Use natural hair dye if you want to dye your hair anyway. If you still can't avoid chemical treatments completely, make sure to apply a deep conditioner to your hair before and after the treatment.
   • Henna is an example of natural hair dye.
4. Get your hair trimmed regularly. With warm tools, combing and brushing you get split ends. If you don't cut these split ends, your hair will split even further upwards. As a result, you end up with unhealthy hair that will likely require a lot of clipping later to repair the damage. Get your hair trimmed every six to eight weeks to keep it healthy and long.

Tips

• Buy a satin pillowcase. By sleeping on a satin pillowcase, your hair will be less tangled and your hair will be less tangled.
• Dry your hair with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt instead of a regular towel. This way your hair will frizz less and get less tangled.
• Don't touch your hair after styling it. Too much touching and brushing your hair can make it more frizzy.

Warnings

• Make sure to rinse the conditioner completely from your hair. If you don't rinse your hair properly, it can look greasy and ruin your waves.
• Don't wash your hair on days with high humidity. Doing so can make your hair frizzier.