5 Must-Have Products for Curly Hair
If you have curly hair, you know that your hair requires extra care and love. To keep your gorgeous coils looking their best you need the right products. Curly hair tends to be prone to dryness, frizz and breakage because sebum, the natural oil your scalp creates, has a harder time making its way down your hair follicle to protect it.
Luckily, this doesn’t have to be a bad thing! There are tons of amazing products you can use on your curly hair to keep your gorgeous curls healthy, bouncing, and fabulous!
Let’s get started:
A Co-Wash
Co-washing is short for “conditioning washing” or “conditioner-only washing.” This no-shampoo method is also referred to as cleansing conditioning or “no-poo” shampooing. It’s done with shampoo-free formulas that cleanse and refresh your hair without stripping your curls of their natural oils and nutrients. This helps to ensure your hair won’t become dry or brittle.
So why should you cowash? Traditional shampoos may not always be the best solution for curly hair. They contain detergents that are distributed by rubbing, scrubbing and lathering, and when they’re rinsed, your natural hair oils go right down the drain with the product . Stripping your hair is not a good look if your hair is prone to dryness or breakage! Co-washing skips the sulfates and detergents and relies on a conditioning formulas that gently lifts dirt from your scalp and hair without stripping it.
Product recommendation: Many Ethnicities Complete Solution Pack this amazing product line is currently available in the Octoly Free Store and it is a must-have for all curly girls!
A Leave-In Conditioner
To keep your hair moisturized you have to use products that constantly replenish your hair’s natural moisturizers instead of stripping them. To do this you will need a leave-in conditioner that you can use after you wash your hair. Depending on your hair texture you can use your leave in to refresh and replenish your hair between washes as well. Like most beauty routines, finding the right leave-in conditioner may be a game of trial and error. So be patient as you look for a leave-in that matches your hair care needs.
Product Recommendation: Garnier Whole Blends Olive Leave-In Conditioner
A wide tooth comb
Detangling your curly hair is incredibly important. To prevent excess breakage or pulling, comb your hair using a wide tooth comb while it is still damp. You want to detangle your hair while it is damp not only to prevent breakage, but also to ensure your hair dries properly with glossy, defined curls that have minimal frizz.
Product Recommendation: pureGLO Wood Hair Comb
A defining creme or gel
A curl defining product is a great finishing touch for any curly girl’s style. This product will define and perfect your style and make sure your curls last until the next wash. Just be extra careful when you are looking for a defining product. You don’t want a product the makes your hair dry or that will flake and leave build up on your hair. We recommend starting with a creamy product and going from there.
Product Recommendation: Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream for Curly Hair
A natural oil
To keep your hair moisturized and your curls defined between washes, a light oil can work wonders. We recommend spraying your hair with a spray bottle then very lighly applying the oil to your hair. When your hair dries the oil will leave your curls glossy and defined without any greasy residue. We recommend using an all natural oil like jojoba or coconut oil. And remember, a little goes a very long way. So use it very sparingly for the best results.
Product Recommendation: Badger Balm Organic Jojoba Hair Oil For Dry Scalp
