Curly hair is oftentimes very difficult to manage. Wouldn’t the whole world just be a better place if we all had straight, manageable hair? Some people are blessed to have exactly that, but some just aren’t that lucky.
It’s not really such a burden to have unruly and wild curly hair if you only know the right way to manage it. You’ll be surprised at all the different styles and ways you can wear your hair and you’ll soon learn to love being born with naturally curly hair!
Here are a few tips you can try to manage your naturally curly hair.
Wash and wear. One advantage of having curly hair is that you really don’t have much use for a comb. Right after taking a shower, you can just dry your hair and you would be good to go. If you’re the type who lives by the saying “Messy is beautiful,” then having naturally curly hair is the right style for you. Just tousle those curls and you’re all set.
Go to your favorite hairstylist and get a haircut. You may go for short layers to create that playful, funky look. You may wear it long and loose to give that fresh, cool look. Any hairstyle that you choose, it’s going to look okay as long as you wear it confidently and proudly. Don’t be ashamed your hair’s going different sorts of directions.
Soften your curls with conditioner. To tame your hair a bit, you can ask your hairstylist for suggestions as to what conditioner you can use to make the curls softer and look lighter. A hot oil treatment or hair spa will also do the job. This way, every time you run a comb through your hair it would go all the way and not get stuck somewhere in the middle.
Don’t brush your hair wet. On that note, it is also advised to refrain from brushing your hair right away after washing it. Doing so would cause the curly patterns to break and therefore creating a lot of frizz. Should you feel the need to brush your hair, do so right before showering or after applying the conditioner, before you rinse it out.
If you have been blessed with tiny curls and you would want to define them, here is an effective way: take one lock of hair at a time and twirl them around your index finger. Do this after drying your hair a bit, while it’s still a bit damp.
Straighten your hair. Straightening naturally curly hair is something that is quite hard to achieve. If you want your hair to undergo a drastic change and have your hair completely straightened out, you would need to consult your hairstylist about what treatments you can have done on your hair. But if you would just want to be straight-haired for a day or so, you have another option. You could use a straightening iron. It would be best to have someone assist you with this because the iron is hot and you would need to have someone help you straighten your hair one section at a time.
Having naturally curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse, and this would usually depend on the prevailing trends in fashion and style. You can highlight your curly hair as a fashion statement, or you can tone it down a bit if you want to be subtle.
