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Curly hair always needs special care. Since curly hair is usually drier and more tangled than straight hair, you must be careful when washing, rinsing, and styling. Limit the number of shampoos and use moisturizers for your hair. When you go to the salon, make sure to ask the salon not to get your hair wet when cutting and to cut it only when absolutely necessary.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Shampoo for curly hair

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   Use shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for damaged hair. Curly hair is drier than regular hair and therefore more susceptible to damage. It is better to do it gently while washing curly hair. Buy a shampoo specifically for damaged hair, as the mild ingredients in it will cause less damage to your hair.
   • Make sure you buy products that are sold at reputable hair salons instead of the usual mass-market products; Conventional shampoos and conditioners are always diluted so the effect is lower.
   • If you can't find a shampoo for dry or damaged hair, you can purchase a shampoo for curly hair. The formulas in these shampoos are similar to those found in most damaging hair products.

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   Reduce the number of washing your hair. When you have curly hair, don't wash your hair every day. Curly hair is often dry, so it doesn't need to be washed as often as straight hair. Washing your hair too often can dry out your hair and make it look frizzy.
   • Do not wash your hair more than twice a week.
   • Hair can be a bit tangled after shampooing because curly hair is often tangled. You should brush your hair gently to avoid damaging it.

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   Regularly use conditioner to wash your hair. This means that you are not using shampoo, but only conditioner to clean your hair. This method is great for curly hair that needs to be replenished with moisture more often than normal hair.
   • Read the packaging information before choosing a conditioner. You should avoid products containing silicone based ingredients that often have the "-one" extension. These products are very harmful to the hair.
   • Try to feel the hair after using conditioner. If your hair is soft and fluffy, then you've used a lot of conditioner. You only need to use a coin-sized amount of conditioner.
   • If you have dermatitis, shampooing your hair with conditioner will make it worse. You should talk to your dermatologist before starting a shampoo treatment.
   • Note, although washing with conditioner will moisturize your hair, this does not clean your hair.

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   Use intensive treatments for hair that feels dry or damaged. Intensive hair care plays an important role in hydrating dry curly hair. If your hair feels frizzy and dry, try an intensive conditioner to see if it works.
   • You will apply conditioner to your hair before showering. Wear a shower cap that completely covers your hair. Take a shower while wearing a shower cap. The heat and steam in the shower will aid in the conditioner's moisture retention.
   • After incubating your hair, you will rinse the conditioner and brush your hair as usual.
   • For a more intensive conditioning, try using an extra dryer during the incubation.

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   Dry curly hair with a towel instead of a t-shirt. Using a towel to dry curly hair may not be effective. Towels create the effect of frizz. Therefore, use a soft t-shirt to gently pat dry your hair.
   • Ideally, use a soft fabric t-shirt.
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Part 2 of 3: Styling curly hair

1. 

   Use a heat diffuser when drying your hair. The heat diffuser dissipates the heat from the dryer evenly while keeping the curls and curls. So attach the diffuser to the dryer before drying your hair.
   • Always use products that protect your hair from heat damage before drying your hair.
   • Push your hair back. Start drying from the roots and stop at the center of the hair from the roots. This is how to give your hair volume throughout the day.
   • Use a dryer on low heat. Do not dry your hair more than twice a week to avoid drying out your hair. Curly hair is usually drier than natural hair.

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   Untangle hair with fingers and a wide-tooth comb. The paddle comb is not suitable for handling curly hair. Conventional round combs can cause split ends and frizz. If your hair is tangled, use your fingers to untangle it and brush it with a wide-tooth comb.
   • Do not brush from hairline. This not only creates pain, but also causes hair loss. Begin to untangle the tangles from the ends and work your way up the roots.
   • A wide-tooth comb can help untangle hair. Perhaps you should use extra fingers while combing your hair to remove tangles that are difficult to handle.

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   Use products that protect hair from heat and low heat when straightening your hair. Since curly hair is usually drier than normal hair, you should avoid straightening it with high heat. Overusing heat treatments like straightening can weaken your curly hair. For healthy hair, be sure to spray your hair with heat protection before straightening it and always choose a low temperature setting for the straightener.
   • Never place the stretcher at a temperature higher than 200 ° C. If the stretcher has low and high heat only, you should use the low heat setting.
   • Don't straighten your hair too often. If your curly hair is getting weaker, or your hair is frizzy a lot, you should avoid heat treatment.

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   Choose a gel or cream to style and moisturize your hair. These products not only help style curly hair, but also prevent dry hair. Visit a reputable hair salon or supermarket and find the right product for your needs.
   • If your hair is dry and hard, choose a serum that contains silicone. Apply the serum to your hair before brushing or styling. For thin and light-colored hair, silicone hairspray is more effective. You should only use a small amount of hair products because a little is enough to make a difference.
   • Here are some options to try to keep your hair curled. If you don't want your hair to look stiff, choose a styling cream or gel labeled "lightweight".If your hair is often difficult to get into, you need a product with a stronger impact. Hard gel products and powerful creams will suit your hair.

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   Use only a small amount of anti-frizz serum in your hair. The anti-frizz serum can help make hair look smoother and reverse frizz after being washed or dried. However, you only need to take a small amount of anti-frizz serum with a small coin is enough to be effective for hair. Apply the serum evenly over your hair. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Attention to the hair salon

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   Cut your hair only when the top of your head is straight. There is no specific rule on how many days or weeks to wait for curly hair. Just observe your hair closely. When the hair on the top of your head is straight it's time to get your hair cut.
   • Don't style your hair before going to the salon. You need to let the barber follow the natural curl of your hair.

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   Require not to wet hair when cutting. You will want to know your exact hairstyle after cutting. Wavy wet hair is different from dry, so make sure to ask your worker not to spray your hair with water when cutting. This way, you will know the hairstyle you just cut before you leave the salon.

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   Extend rooting time if you have dyed your hair. The advantage of curly hair is that it usually holds the color better. You will not need to refine your hairline as many times as a straight hair owner.
   • With hair roots, you only need to re-color every 6-10 weeks.
   • With highlight dyed hair, you will re-color every 10-14 weeks.
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Warning

• Be careful when using purifying shampoo. The sulfate content in shampoo can dry and damage curly hair. If you choose to use this shampoo, you should add a moisturizing shampoo.