Curl Care: Keeping Your Curls In Check

Summertime humidity and curls don’t go hand in hand. Even if you don’t normally have a routine for keeping them in check, now would be a great time to start.

Care for curls starts before you shower.

STEP 1. PRE-SHOWER: COMB YOUR HAIR

It’s important to comb your hair from the bottom → up with a wide tooth pick or comb, so that you don’t damage your hair. Hair gets stressed too if you don’t treat it right! If it’s too difficult to comb dry, move the process into the shower. You can wet your hair, but continue combing before adding in shampoo and condition. This prep work makes the world of difference post-shower!

STEP 2. LATHER, RINSE, AND OPTIONALLY — REPEAT.

Make sure to lather on a generous amount of shampoo and run your fingers through your hair to make sure its smooth! You’ll definitely experience some shedding, but thats okay. On a daily basis, your curls tend to retain a lot of loose hairs, so you’ll see them coming out now with the brushing. If you can’t run your fingers through your hair, you’ll need to bring in reinforcements. By this I mean you’re going to need the comb again! This is important because you won’t be brushing your hair after you shower. Once your free to run your fingers through your hair, wash out…