Cover These handy tips and tricks will help you kickstart your curly hair journey (Photo: Getty Images; stylised with Canva)
These handy tips and tricks will help you kickstart your curly hair journey (Photo: Getty Images; stylised with Canva)
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Check out tips and tricks will help you kickstart your curly hair journey with the ultimate ingredient—confidence
Let’s be honest—having a good curly hair day is often much harder than it seems. And though we hate to admit it, having a good day can sometimes depend on what our hair will look like.
The answer lies with your hair routine. Though it may be a hassle at first, with time and consistency, caring for your curls will become second nature, just like exercising a muscle!
You may be healing your locks from long-term heat damage, figuring out your curl pattern, or just looking to enhance your routine. These tips and tricks will help you kickstart your curly hair journey with the ultimate ingredient: confidence.
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For cleansing
Above Apply your product while your hair is wet to ensure it stays on and lasts (Photo: Getty Images)
Apply your product while your hair is wet to ensure it stays on and lasts (Photo: Getty Images)
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Curly hair thrives best with the right care, starting with a shampoo and conditioner designed for your texture. Avoid harsh chemicals like parabens and sulfates, and give your scalp a refresh every few weeks with a clarifying shampoo to remove buildup. If you have looser or thinner curls, steer clear of conditioners with heavy oils like coconut or shea butter to prevent weighing your hair down.
Washing your hair too often can sometimes do more damage than good. If you live in a colder climate, constant shampooing can leave your hair too brittle. For those of us living in tropical countries, where sweaty days are an everyday inevitable, a thorough cleansing every other day will suffice.
For styling
Above A dollop of your favourite product can work wonders for your curls (Photo: Pexels)
A dollop of your favourite product can work wonders for your curls (Photo: Pexels)
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To keep your curly hair soft, and tame frizz caused by humidity, and tangle-free, the right products make all the difference. If you prefer defined curls, opt for more gel. For softer, bouncier curls, a generous amount of leave-in conditioner will do the trick. No matter your choice, always apply your cream and gel products while your hair is soaking wet for the best results.
For drying
Above Woman sitting on chair styling her curly hair with hairdryer with special diffuser nozzle (Photo: GettyImages)
Woman sitting on chair styling her curly hair with hairdryer with special diffuser nozzle (Photo: GettyImages)
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Choosing the right drying method for your curls depends on your hair’s porosity. While high-porosity hair benefits from a quick towel dry, low-porosity strands retain moisture better with a diffuser and low heat. Most standard hair dryers come with a diffuser attachment, which is designed to gently disperse airflow, enhancing curl definition while promoting healthier drying.
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For sleep
Above Use silk linens when you sleep to keep your curls intact throughout the night (Photo: Getty Images)
Use silk linens when you sleep to keep your curls intact throughout the night (Photo: Getty Images)
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When it’s time for bed, try to sleep with dry hair and minimise friction by using a silk pillowcase, scarf or bonnet to keep your curls intact overnight.
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Julianna has been interested in leading a literary life since she first read Frances Hodgson Burnett's A Little Princess at eight. Before working with Tatler, she was an archive intern at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, New York. She is a textbook Pisces who devotes most of her spare time to her crochet projects, watching classic films, and going through her never-ending pile of unread books. She studied creative writing, global literature and art history at Sarah Lawrence College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2022. Toni Morrison, Nora Ephron, Clarice Lispector and Jia Tolentino are among her all-time favourite writers.
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Julianna writes about fashion, beauty, sustainability, and the arts. She is always keen on conducting interviews with talented women who are changing the game in their respective fields.
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