I was born with naturally curly hair.
I’m lucky that I have the option to have it blown out straight or leave it curly. I do love it – when it cooperates. But in order to have soft, smooth curls – without the frizz – I had to find the right combination of hair products.
I have written posts about this in the past – but I only use salon hair products. That is what I grew up with using. Even if they are a little more expensive, it is all worth it. Trust me. You have to use very little and the ingredients have better levels/quantities.
I always use this as an example. If you’re willing to pay $4.00 – $5.00 for a specialty coffee – you can dish out some money for your hair.
Cause you all know how a good hair day makes you feel!
This post focuses more on the types of products rather than specific brands, as well as how and when to apply them—especially important for curly hair.
It’s also essential to note that this will depend on your curl pattern and the condition and texture of your hair. Different curl patterns will require different products and hair care.
What is my hair secret?
I have been asked by many people how I tame my curls. So I am going to share my secret.
Step One: Hair Oil
You need to make sure your hair is damp, but not dripping wet or too dry. I take a towel and gently remove the excess water from my hair before starting to apply my products.
I pump a small amount of product—about the size of a quarter—into the palm of my hands and gently scrunch it into the ends of my hair.
Step Two: Leave-In Conditioner
I spray 2 to 3 pumps of the product into the palms of my hands, then gently scrunch it into my hair, starting at the mid-shaft (the mid-length of your hair) and working all the way to the ends.
Step Three: Lotion to Help Tame Flyaways
I massage 2 pumps of the product into the palms of my hands, then gently scrunch it into my hair, starting at the mid-shaft and working down to the ends.
Final Step: I use my fingers to twist the curls that frame my face, then I scrunch the rest of my hair with my hands. After that, I let it air dry.
Tip: When you have curly hair, it’s essential to get regular trims to prevent your curls from becoming weighed down by bulk, allowing them to maintain that soft, natural bounce.
