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Monday, March 02, 2009

Style your Curly Hair

By Carissah M. Swiss

You need to begin by moisturizing your hair the best you can. You will need a lot of moisture if you have curly hair. Don't shampoo every time you shower. Condition every time you wet your hair, but only shampoo a few times a week or every other wash at most. This will ensure you get the most moisture possible. Deep condition regularly as well.

After you've finished conditioning and are done showering, do one final rinse of your hair with the coldest water possible. Stand out of the way or use a pitcher of cold water so that you don't get wet because the cold water can be shocking. It's only necessary for your hair.

The cold water will help seal the cuticle. This keeps the moisture from escaping. Steam will open the cuticle back up, so don't let the bathroom get steamy, or get out of the bathroom as soon as possible.

Next, you will need to apply the products to your hair. Don't squeeze the water out of your hair yet, keep it sopping wet. This will make sure the products are evenly distributed throughout your hair.

You can use any product, but I recommend beginning with a leave-in conditioner. There are two ways to do this. You can use a specified leave-in conditioner, or you can keep in or add a little more of your regular conditioner. Experiment to get the right amount for your hair. Use more for longer hair.

Put the conditioner in your hands, coat your hands, and comb your fingers through your hair evenly distributing it throughout your hair. Try to concentrate it more on the ends because the ends are always the driest. Next, you can add in your other products. I suggest using a light curling gel for hold but without crunch.

You could also use a mousse instead and you could add in a serum to help de-frizz. I like to use a spray gel so that I can just spray it on and then scrunch it. That is the next step, scrunching. Instead of squeezing along the length of your hair, scrunch it up towards your head to help with the curls.

Now use a towel to continue scrunching your hair and let out the rest of the water. Air dry your curls for best results. If you need it dry faster, use a diffuser on a low cool setting for a few minutes. Don't brush or comb it. Use clips or pins for the style you want.

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