There is no doubt that curls are more fashionable than ever and whoever has them naturally does not hesitate to take care of them and enhance them with the famous method. curly, which consists of following some care guidelines with specific products for bouncy, frizz-free and defined curls.
And to achieve these results, the basis is to use hair cosmetics that do not contain silicones, sulfates, phthalates or alcohol but they do provide nutrition and hydration, since in curly hair it costs more to maintain hydration, this is because natural oils do not reach all hair equally. Here are all the steps and products for those who want to get started in the curly girl method.
First step: a wash without silicones but with sulfates (just one more time)
The first step for those who want to start in the method curly, is to remove all silicones and impurities that are already deposited in the hair, for this you need a shampoo that does not have silicones but does have sulfates, since these will help to remove all the silicones from the hair and will leave it clean and prepared.
–Garnier Original Remedies Garnier Avocado Oil and Shea Butter Shampoo, thanks to its nourishing ingredients controls the effect frizz while nourishing the hair. Price 2.99 euros.
Garnier Original Remedies Garnier Avocado Oil and Shea Butter Shampoo for unruly hair
Second step: wash the hair with specific products for the curly method
Once your hair is silicone-free, and the next times you wash your hair, you should use shampoos that are not only silicone-free but also sulfate-free. Sulfates should be avoided because they wash away the hair’s natural oils and what we are looking for is the opposite, so that the hair is perfectly nourished and hydrated.
–Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Hair Wash, this shampoo has a creamy texture that does not dry out the hair and manages to deeply hydrate the curl. Its gentle formula gently cleanses hair. Price 19.85 euros.
–Shea Moisture Superfruit Complex 10 in 1 Renewal System ShampooIts soft formula rich in antioxidants gently cleanses, hydrates the hair, and protects it from external aggressions. Price 12.45 euros.
Shea Moisture Superfruit Complex 10 in 1 Renewal System Shampoo
Another option is the co-wash that consists of washing your hair with a conditioner with mild surfactants, rather than with a shampoo. Especially suitable for those who need to wash their hair daily because they do sports or for thicker and not too greasy hair; or alternate washes with shampoo and others with conditioner, this is just another matter of trying and discovering which way works best for us.
–Aunt Jackies Curls and Coils Hydrating Co-Wash Hair Cleanser, this cleanser is composed of fatty acids such as avocado or coconut oil, which penetrate deep into the hair and provide intense nutrition. Price 12.85 euros.
–As I Am CoWash Coconut Hair Cleanser & Conditioner. A light cleansing cream that keeps curls soft and nourished. Its formula with tangerine, coconut oil and castor oil hydrate and work to help promote healthy hair growth. Price 16.99 euros.
Step three: it’s the conditioner’s turn
Once the hair is washed, it is time to apply the conditioner and the best way to do it is using the technique of Squish to Condish (STC) which consists of tightening the hair with the conditioner known as scrunching Or what is the same scrunch hair, and much better with hair upside down and soaked at the same time. At this point we would take the opportunity to untangle that we can do with our fingers or with a large spike comb.
–Cantu Avocado Hydrating Cream Conditioner, this conditioner helps to hydrate brittle hair, keeping curls intact to give them a softer, smoother and rejuvenated appearance. Contains shea butter and avocado that provide hair with an intense dose of hydration to combat dryness and roughness. Price 7.95 euros.
Cantu Avocado Hydrating Cream Conditioner
–Bouclème Curl Conditioner, a conditioner with a lightweight and ultra-hydrating formula developed to strengthen and protect curly hair. Argan oil, aloe vera leaf and virgin coconut oil intensely nourish and hydrate. Price 24.45 euros.
Bouclème Curl Conditioner
Now, if you are one of those who are starting with the method curly You should also use a moisturizing mask Before the conditioner, it is applied well throughout the hair and what is indicated on the package is allowed to act. This step should be done at least once a week and when you have been doing this for a few months, you can space the mask to twice a month.
–Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew Deep Conditioner, this creamy and nourishing mask leaves hair silky, healthy and hydrated. Its formula, rich in 65 vitamins, as well as minerals, protects hair from environmental aggressors. Price 14.95 euros.
Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Step four: define the curl and blow dry
Now it is the turn to define the curls, it will be done with hair still wet and the specific product will be applied evenly throughout the hair. This way, not only will the curl be more defined, but we will also avoid frizz and the hair will look perfectly hydrated. One of the best definition techniques is the pulsing, which consists of pressing the hair with your hands while helping the product to penetrate.
The products that exist for this purpose can be gels, foams or creams, yes, without containing all the ingredients that we have said to avoid and on the contrary they will contain natural moisturizing agents or proteins.
Ultra Defining Gel, a fixing gel that defines the curls avoiding frizz and improves the appearance of the hair. Its formula is rich in wheat and soy proteins that retain moisture and increase shine. Price 26.12 euros.
–Kinky-Curly Original Curling Custard, this cream makes curls look silky thanks to its natural formula that eliminates frizz and defines curls. Price 36.00 euros.
To dry the hair, we can do it in two ways, one of them is to let the hair dry naturally, in the air or with a diffuser dryerWith this last option, the curl gains definition and if it is done with the head upside down, greater volume will be provided from the root.
And if there is a gadget of beauty that curly girls love, is the Bellissima hot air diffuser It helps define and reduce frizz. Price 35.90 euros.
Bellissima DF1 1000 hot air diffuser
Step five: maintain the curls
Well, now we have perfectly defined, shiny and hydrated curls, but it’s time to know how to keep them if we want them to look just as pretty the next day. Curls are most damaged at bedtime, so it is advisable to protect them with a specific cap to avoid static electricity.
–Emmet Pure Silk Nightcap, price 14.88 euros.
The next day, after getting up, you just have to refresh the curls with a specific product for this function. The curl will fade again and will look just as pretty as the day before. These sprays or creams refresh, hydrate and control frizz.
–Bumble and bumble Curl Reactivator, a perfect spray to use between wash days and to refresh the curls again, fighting frizz and providing extra hydration. Price 22.95 euros.
Bumble and bumble Curl Reactivator
–Curl Spray Cocunat, a spray that does not weigh down the hair, enhances the curls and fixes them at the same time. In addition, it also refreshes the curls to space out the wash days and make them look just as beautiful. Price 12.95 euros.
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