How To Style Your Fabulous Curls With Ease
Contrary to popular belief, curls don’t just look fabulous naturally with minimal work. Anyone with a head of curls can tell you that it takes patience, maintenance, products, hours of research, and finding the perfect routine for your type of curls. But when styled correctly and pampered properly, curly hair makes for the most va-va-voom, luscious look that will have every body envying you. But how exactly do you create the perfect curly look?
65% of the population has some sort of curly hair, whether it’s wavy, curly, or super curly. So, it makes sense that the first step is all about prep. Before you start anything, it’s a good idea to identify the type of curl you actually have. There are several different types of curls, and this guide by Naturally Curly can help you determine which curl type matches your hair best. Then, once you’ve figured out what type of curl you have, you can start your research and figure out exactly what types of hairstyles work for your specific curl.
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And though effortless waves look like they’ve been achieved with minimal work, that’s not actually true. But, the good news is, you can actually achieve them naturally without using a curling iron.
Curls actually begin in the shower, according to Jackie Liakopoulous, the Beaucage Deva Curl expert. First, make sure that all of your products are silicone, sulfate, and paraben free. Silicone actually coats your hair and prevents hydration from getting into your hair. Sulfates strips the natural oils from your hair, and parabens basically cause wax build up, weighing down your curls. No one wants any of those things to happen.
Begin by cleansing and hydrating your curls with DevaCurl Delight Low Poo and One Condition for hydrated waves. Then, Liakopoulous suggests applying DevaCurl Wave Maker from your roots to the ends of your hair and let it air dry (or diffuse them) to bring out your natural waves.
Photo courtesy of Jackie Liakopoulos.
Then, voila, you’ve got some pretty killer curls!
Along with preparation, though, it’s all about maintenance. According to Liakopoulous, curly hair needs extra moisture. So, using a deep conditioning mask once a week can totally hydrate your curls back to life. To do this, apply DevaCurl heaven in Hair at night after you cleanse an hour before going to bed. Make sure the product dries in your hair and that you leave it on overnight.
When you wake up, you can rinse it off and style as you normally do. And, pro tip: When you’re styling your hair, make sure you do not touch your hair—let those beautiful curls dry in their natural state! Many may not know this, but this is an extremely important step to follow. Leaving your hair to dry naturally makes sure that your hair dries frizz-free.
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While your curls look fabulous for the first day, there is a way to preserve them for a few more days. The trick? Sleeping on a satin pillowcase. Cotton pillowcases will create friction and add frizz—the one thing you want to avoid with your curly hair! Before slipping into your sheets, spray DevaCurl Mister Right on the second and third days to give your curls some extra love and refreshment, Liakopoulous suggests.
And, of course, if you’ve never styled your curls before or want a little extra information, consult with a DevaCurl trained stylist to make sure you’re getting the best routine for you.
With these tips and tricks, your curls will not only regain life, but will turn heads wherever you go. With just a few key products and patience, you can get your best curls yet.
