How Kinky are Your Curls?
If you fall into the kinky curl category, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you take care of your special hair type. Heeding the advice below should help make your styling and maintenance process much easier – and leave you with dazzling curls in the process!
A Leave in Conditioner
If you have kinky curls, you should always have a bottle of leave-in moisturizer with you. The moisturizer helps to keep hair healthy. Additionally, it is essential in keeping it free of frizz. Before styling it, spray or coat the hair with moisturizer. It will act as prep for the style while providing your hair with the moisture that it craves.
Check the Weather
The different seasons play a role in the kind of regimen that you choose for your kinky curls. During the hot and humid summer, do not use products that contain glycerin. Instead, use anti-humectants for your hair if you want it to look great.
Remember to Section the Hair During Styling
Some people run into an issue where their hair may not style evenly throughout. The reason for this may be that more the products may be reaching some sections of the hair more than others. To avoid this problem, use clips to section the hair. The more sections you have, the better for even application. That way, each section of your hair receives the attention that it requires to look and feel its best.
Ensure Your Hair is Wet During Application
Many hair experts recommend that hair be wet during product application. When hair is wet, most hair products react better to it; the hair soaks up product better. When you do this, you will notice that your curls appear more defined. To ensure that you have even moisture during product application, you should use a bit of moisturizing spray or lotion before product application.
Dilute Products if the Hair Feels Crunchy
If the hair is a bit crunchy after styling, it may mean that you are using too much product. Additionally, it may mean that the products you use are too strong for your hair. If that is the case, you can use a bit of water to dilute the product. In most cases, that should get rid of the crunchiness.
Air Dry Your Hair to Reduce Frizz
If you use a hair dryer, especially on humid days, that could be a recipe for frizz. Air-drying your curls can be a great way to avoid damage. Over time, you will notice a huge difference. In fact, most hair experts recommend that you air-dry your hair whenever possible.
Keeps Your Hands off the Hair
During the drying process, your hair will be quite delicate. If you touch it, you may mess with the product distribution. The result is that your kinky curls may become frizzy. When the hair is drying, sit back and let it dry naturally. Afterward, you can manipulate it in any way that you like.
Kinky curls can provide some of the most unique styles available for our curly haired friends. While many lament the time it takes to get their kinky curls under control, the results speak for themselves. Embrace the ‘kinky’ parts of you and attack the world with beautiful hair and a big smile.