Every hedgehog a whim … that’s enough now! Managing curly hair is difficult but not impossible, all you need to do is avoid these 10 mistakes.
Curly hair mistakes, everything you need to know
Those who have curly want them straight and vice versa, being satisfied with their hair is not always easy. Certainly difficult to manage, curly hair needs constant care that must keep it nourished and hydrated, to “fight” enemies such as: humidity, swelling and loss of volume. Although for a long time they have been “mistreated” by the world of hair care, today curly hair is experiencing a moment of real protagonism, thanks to the return of the perm and the affirmation of Nappy movement, Also in Italy.
Yet too often you can see curly locks that have lost character, with poorly defined waves with a dry and dull look. This happens because you commit tremendous owes curly hair mistakes that ruin the hair. Curious to find out what they are and never do them again? Then read on!
1. Wash curly hair too often
The natural sebum helps curly hair to keep its shape and dynamism. For this avoid washing them too often not to completely eliminate the sebum making them dry and opaque.
Obviously we are not advising you not to wash your hair, but to learn to understand when it is really dirty. Usually, this type of hair turns out more dry and less tempt to sebum production than straight hair, this will allow you to don’t shampoo every day which could lead to the weakening of the hair and the loss of its elasticity and shine.
Fundamental to have natural curly hair healthy and beautiful is the use of the right products, which deeply nourish the hair and help it maintain a dynamic curl.
2. Wash them only with warm water
Hot water is great during the shampooing phase, when you need to remove dirt, excess sebum and product residues.
In the final phase of rinsing, however, it promotes frizz, because it does not seal the cuticles. Take courage and apply a nice stream of cold water on your curls before you get out of the shower. In this way the cuticles will close and the nutrients of the conditioner will remain trapped in the hair, thus acting from anti-frizz.
3. Do not use specific products
As we said before, curly hair care begins in the shower, when you wash it with shampoo and conditioner.
Use randomly chosen products is NEVER a good idea and when dealing with complex hair like curly hair it can be a devastating mistake. They can finally be found on the market excellent product lines designed specifically for curly hair, which are meant to keep it elastic, hydrated and defined, limiting frizz.
Much underestimated – but instead fundamental – are all products for drying and styling that help curly hair to increase their definition in the final phase of the treatment.
4. Rub too hard and don’t use the diffuser
Another very frequent curly hair mistake that is often committed is related to the moment before drying. Once washed, curly hair must not be rubbed with a towel (especially with a sponge). To keep the beauty of the hedgehog intact and counteract the frizz effect, it is advisable to use a microfiber towel with which to gently pat the curls.
As for drying a must is the diffuser to use upside down and with a medium heat temperature. Also be careful not to get it too close to the skin to prevent it from damaging the scalp and stems.
5. Cut curly hair when wet
There are several contrasting theses but what we recommend is do not get curly hair cut when wet. The reason is simple: you will avoid unpleasant surprises. In fact, we must remember that the hedgehog, when dry, has a different length compared to when it is wet as it tends to shrink during drying. In addition, each curl is different in texture and texture. For this better dry them, even slightly, before cutting.
6. Choose an even cut
The choice of hairstyle also plays a fundamental role on the final appearance of curly hair. The even cut, although very trendy, is absolutely not suitable for curly hair, because it does not enhance their natural shape.
Whether you want to wear them long, medium or medium short, our advice is to prefer many climbed. In this way I would not go to weigh down the hairstyle and the single locks will be able to curl following the shape of a harmonious and dynamic spiral, avoiding the “lion hair” effect.
7. Brush them
Curly hair they should never be brushed, in order not to make them lose their elasticity and turgor. However, if you feel a lot of knots forming, then just comb them with a wide-toothed comb or with your fingers when you wash them e when applying the conditioner, in this way they will be more docile and easier to untangle. If you want to dry them well, try the finger coils technique for curly hair.
8. Use the straightener
No prohibition on choosing a smooth fold from time to time but that is not a rule. In the case of using the smoothing plate our advice is to spray the hair with a thermo-protective spray that will facilitate ironing – reducing the time of use and heat.
9. Sleep with wet hair
To prevent the curls flatten or appear without definition dries completely hair before going to bed. If you fall asleep with wet hair, in the morning you probably won’t have a nice surprise and repairing the unsuccessful style in no time will not be so easy.
10. Touch them too often
Sometimes is an unconscious habit, at other times it indicates nervousness or tension, the fact is that spending time touching and rolling your curls will not make them more beautiful. By doing so, you will do nothing but dirty and grease the hair, transferring the oil from your fingers and risking breaking them. In addition, the locks with which you have “played” will appear less defined and different from the rest of the hair.