So apparently, curls are big for spring. As a curly haired girl myself, nothing could make me happier!
Give the blow dryer a rest and wrap the cord around the flat iron for now, the goal here is to get some volume, shine and shape. Whether you were born with the curly tendrils or can achieve them by letting your hair dry au natural, work with whatcha got! If all else fails there are tons of fabulous products to get your hair going in the right direction…a curling iron helps too!
For those who already have curls and just need help managing, one of the keys is starting at the beginning when you are shampooing and conditioning. The conditioner you choose is actually more important. The more moisturizing the better since curly hair is typically drier than other hair types. I have been a fan of Bumble & Bumble products for quite some time now and have tried almost everything that B&B creates. The products smell great and work well but I haven’t loved the way the conditioners leave my hair…never enough moisture!  Fortunately, Bumble & Bumble recently launched their Curl Conscious line of products and after trying the Smoothing Conditioner, I fell in love! It of course smelled fantastic, but most importantly it left my tangled mane soft and easy to comb through once out of the shower. I truly recommend this for all you curly gals this spring.
8.5 oz $22, bumbleandbumble.com
Another important factor is applying product when your hair is still wet in order to avoid frizz situations. Shea butter and almond oil are nice, natural ingredients that are good to look for. Not all products are going to have these ingredients though, and sometimes you just wanna grab something from the nearest drugstore. In this case, my recommendation would be the Garnier Fructis curl-sculpting cream gel. Now, there is probably a lot of alcohol in this product, but whatever it is it worked. I’ve slicked it on my hair and gotten well shaped, frizz free, touchable ringlets–but I did let it air dry.
Garnier Fructis Style Curl Sculpting Cream Gel: $4.29
One more line of products that I’m curious to try are the Living Proof No Frizz curl shaping products. Apparently the ingredients in these little bottles contain a molecule that repels humidity, keeping the hair shielded and cuticles coated. Sounds good to me!
Living Proof Wave Shaping Curl Defining No Frizz Styling Cream and Spray, $24 sephora.com
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I “wash” my hair with conditioner only to keep it moisturized and fresh. I shampoo about twice a month. Comb it in the shower with the conditioner in to detangle easily too. I always put my products in wet (not even towel dried) hair and that’s the only way to ensure frizz free curls. Put in the products and then throw it in a towel. If I can’t wait for it to dry, I’ll put it in a high tight braid for the day and leave it over night. Let it down in the morning and I’ve got great volume and smooth curls. It works well for my super thick waist length naturally curly hair.
I like curls I have naturally straight hair but my hair holds a curl pretty good if i use the rt products. I think Farrah hair and the late 70s early 80s styles are in, the feathered look, if u will. But, refined into a current look. Lots of layers help with the volume. Bumble & Bumble is a great product. I also use products for frizz control and smoothing the cuticle . I think Nexxus is a great product for Curly hair. And very healthy for your hair without the build up. But, Yeah Curls look alot nicer. I’m glad the straight styles are slowly going out of style cuz alot of them look like a gal just didn’t even try. But, yea more Volume is definitly the look to have now. I love it