Not everybody who wants curly hair is blessed with curly hair. So, instead, we have to compromise and form the curled locks ourselves. With the perfect blow dry and quality curling mousse, we can make our hair appear naturally curly.
Shampoo, Condition and Comb
Shampooing and conditioning correctly is key. Using a moisturising shampoo and conditioner will help fight frizz, define the curls and keep them looking fresh and shiny for a prolonged period of time.
Top Tip: A little goes a long way, so only apply a dime-sized amount of product to avoid drying out the hair. Allow the conditioner to sit for a few minutes in order to help detangle any knots. Just after you rinse out your conditioner, try gently brushing through your hair with a wide-toothed comb to get all the tangles out. Brushing the hair when dry, especially for those with naturally curly hair, can cause more frizz.
Towel Drying
It’s important not to be too rough when drying your hair straight after washing it. As you can imagine, the amount of force you apply to drying is reflective of how much damage may be done.
Top Tip: Before you get out of the shower, wring all of the excess water from your hair and begin drying. You don’t want to dry your hair too much so it’s important to find that medium. Rubbing your hair excessively is going to cause damage, so instead put your hair up in a towel and simply leave it be for 10-15 minutes – this is when you can focus on getting other bits and pieces ready. Try to use a towel with gentler fabrics, or failing this a white cotton T-shirt. For tangles, first apply a de-tangling or conditioning spray.
Time For Some Product
With the hair still slightly damp and combed out in thicker strands, it’s now time to add some curling mousse.
Top Tip: Add a generous amount of mousse, roughly the size of a golf ball, from the root to tip and scrunch with your fingers. Make sure to use a product with some hold to it to ensure your curls last longer. If you are going to use a gel, the trick is to rub it in your hands and then lightly scrunch it up into your hair. You don’t want to run your hands through your hair and create a mess, but if you do, then re-comb so strands are evenly separated. Repeat this until you coat all of your hair with mousse, tip your head upside down and blow-dry until nearly dry.
Air Out Before Adding More Product
Now it’s time to let your hair sit for a while after adding your product. Give your locks around five minutes to settle; however, you can scrunch every so often depending on how much volume you desire.
Top Tip: Once the hair is scrunched and separated, avoid touching it and let it completely dry naturally, or, if you are feeling impatient, use a diffuser but please note this is not as effective. Once your hair is totally dry, it may need a spray or pomade to finish off the look.
