Romantic curls are the envy of mostgirls with straight hair. Unfortunately, the owners of curls themselves rarely appreciate the treasure they have. They try to straighten their curls with irons and hair dryers, complain about the excessive splendor of their hair and the unruliness of their curly locks... And in vain - after all, it is difficult to "tame" curls, but it is possible.

What curly hair is different from straight?

Beauties with curly hair can be consideredgenetic phenomenon. Mother Nature decided that a person should have straight hair. Such hair in section has a flawless structure: a single row of scales and a correct round cross-section. Curls under a microscope look flat or oval and have a porous structure. They stick out, often get tangled and are difficult to manage during styling. That is why curly hair care should be regular and intensive. Cosmetics should smooth out keratin scales, moisturize the hair shaft, facilitate untangling of strands, and also model curls.

Cleansing curly hair

Without proper care, your locks will be brittle andlifeless. Strands fall on the shoulders in tight curls due to a special deformation of the hair follicles. Naturally, damaged hair needs special attention. Shampoo for washing your hair should not contain weighting components - for example, silicones, petroleum products or parabens. Although they give the hair an illusory "thickness" and "weight" due to the fact that they are only partially washed off, they "block" the free access of oxygen to the hair shaft. With regular use of such a product, the hair will become dry due to a long-term lack of moisture in the follicles. It is also better not to use shampoos for adding volume. They act by "opening" the keratin scales, and curly hair already suffers from porosity and looseness. Daily hair washing is a bad habit. Constant contact with detergent ingredients contributes to hair drying. If you suffer from dandruff and increased oiliness, wash your curls at least once every two or three days. Never comb wet strands - wet hair breaks more easily and is poorly held by the hair follicle. No matter how high-quality the comb is, the curls become deformed and begin to fall out in whole "clumps". A high-quality hair wash contains moisturizing and nourishing extracts and plant extracts. Choose a shampoo with aloe juice, cocoa butter, milk proteins, vitamin complexes and amino acids. A conditioner for wavy hair should have a "sealing" effect. Products based on jojoba oil, silk proteins and calendula extract smooth the scales. When they "close", the moisture is "sealed" in the hair and remains there until the next wash. Distribute the conditioner along the entire length of your hair, avoiding the roots, otherwise your hair will quickly become greasy.

Home remedies

It is no less successful to care for curly hairhair can be done with home remedies. The basis for natural shampoos is usually soap shavings, egg whites or sour milk. For frequent hair washing, you can use mustard-soap shampoo. Mix 3 tbsp. shavings of any toilet soap with 1 tbsp. dry mustard powder and 1 cup of boiling water. The shelf life of the resulting shampoo is 5-6 weeks. It strengthens the roots, stimulates hair growth and gives them shine. Homemade gelatin shampoo is not inferior in its effectiveness to salon procedures. Soak 2 tbsp. gelatin in 150 g of cold water. Add 1 egg white and 1 tsp. liquid honey. Massage the scalp with the resulting mixture during washing for 2-3 minutes. Gelatin "fills" the voids in porous curly hair, so they become soft and manageable. Bread shampoo will help to cope with the "white snow" on curly hair. Soak several stale crusts of black bread in water overnight. In the morning, squeeze out the crumb and add to it 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 tbsp. olive oil. Such shampoo, when used regularly, destroys the fungus, which is the main cause of dandruff. Excess sebum can be removed with a shampoo made from 100 g of yogurt, 20 drops of tea tree essential oil and 1 tbsp. brewer's yeast. For the same purpose, you can use peas and beans, ground in a coffee grinder or blender and mixed in a 1:1 ratio. Before washing, you just need to dilute the required amount of the resulting powder with warm water until the consistency of sour cream. Shampoos based on almond oil perfectly moisturize hair. Take 2 tbsp. warm oil, add 100 g. whey and 2 egg whites. Whip the resulting mixture in a shaker until a light foam forms. To enhance the effect, you can add 2-3 teaspoons of blue or white clay. At home, it is easy to make a completely natural rinse for curly hair. Tap water is too hard - if you rinse off shampoo with it, you will not be able to comb your strands later. You can soften it with the help of products that are in any kitchen and herbal decoctions. For example, add a few spoons of lemon juice, apple cider vinegar or nettle or yarrow infusion to 2 liters of water. When caring for wavy, oily hair, do not forget about dry shampoo. This product will help quickly tidy up your hair, even if the hair at the roots is already shiny with sebum. Comb your hair thoroughly and spray store-bought dry shampoo on the roots or apply a thin layer of its cheap analogue - rice flour or baby powder. Massage your scalp to distribute the powder evenly. After a couple of minutes, you will see that the excess oil has been absorbed into the talc and the resulting mixture has “knocked down” into small lumps. They can be easily combed out with a wide-toothed comb.

Masks for curly hair

Proper care for curly hairinvolves the use of medicinal masks. They can be used no more than once or twice a week, however, this is quite enough to solve such problems as hair loss, brittleness or dullness. The mask is applied to clean, damp hair immediately after cleansing. A mayonnaise mask will be useful for curly hair. It is best to use homemade mayonnaise for it, since you will not find preservatives and other nasty things in its composition. But store-bought mayonnaise will do just fine. Mayonnaise is generously applied to damp hair using a plastic comb. After distributing it, put a bathing cap on your head and leave it for 25 minutes. Use cool water to rinse, since high temperatures contribute to the "curling" of the mayonnaise - it will be very difficult to get rid of it. Masks based on alcoholic beverages have a beneficial effect on curls. A beer-based composition is good for oily hair. You will have to apply a mixture of ½ cup dark beer, 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp oak bark infusion. Dry hair will benefit from a mask of 100 g cognac and 1 egg yolk. First, rub the yolk into a foam with a small amount of sugar, and then mix it with alcohol. Mash the pulp of a ripe banana with a fork, add 3 tbsp pineapple juice, 3 tbsp melted coconut oil and boil the resulting mixture over low heat. After cooling, the mask will look like a thick cream that can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3-4 weeks. A mask of ripe tomato, cucumber or pumpkin pulp will also add shine and elasticity to the curls.

How correctly to dry curly hair?

It is best to dry curls naturally.The hot air from a hair dryer contributes to rapid thinning of hair and the appearance of split ends. After washing your hair, start blotting the strands one by one with a terry towel. Never rub or wring your hair! After removing most of the moisture from your hair, gently comb your hair with your fingers and repeat the procedure once or twice. If you are limited in time, dry your hair with an ionization hair dryer, keeping a safe distance of 25-30 cm. The temperature setting should be minimal. To give your hair brightness and a lively shine, after drying your hair, treat it with a cold air stream for 30 seconds. You may have seen sprays for thermal protection and easier combing on store shelves. It is quite possible that you bought them, relying on the manufacturer's claim that the composition is natural - after all, today the fashion for organic products is rampant. However, there is nothing organic in these products, and dangerous components like formaldehyde and dimethicone generally “pull” moisture from the follicles and spoil the appearance of the hair. So how to care for curly hair during drying without harming it? Use a hand-made product for detangling and protecting against the effects of a hair dryer and styler. Prepare a decoction of linden or calendula flowers, add a few drops of oil extract of vitamin A or E, pour the mixture into a spray bottle. You can spray the resulting composition not only on wet but also dry hair (for example, to correct a hairstyle).

Secrets of laying beautiful curls

Before you start styling your curly hairhair, spray it with an antistatic. It will tame frizzy strands and protect your hair in damp weather. When working with a hair dryer, styler or iron, keep contact with the comb to a minimum. Too frequent combing will deform the curl and “turn” you into a disheveled poodle. Finally, if necessary, you can separate the strands into small curls using your fingers. Curly girls often complain about weak and poorly defined curls. Sometimes even using styling products does not solve the problem - the hair still fluffs up and sticks out, despite mousses and foams. When applied to damp strands, these products destroy the curls, depriving you of the opportunity to model the desired hairstyle. In this situation, the problem will be solved by mousse or gel for forming tight “springs”. If you style your hair with a hair dryer, wet it with gel first, not foam. Divide your hair into several sections using hairdressing clips. Directing the hair dryer stream at each strand in turn, “squeeze” it with your hands – this way you will achieve a natural look for your hairstyle. Foam can only be used on dry curls. For example, when you want to curl your hair with curlers. “Boomerangs” will give you tight curls, Velcro will give you a “Hollywood wave”, and “curlers” will make you look like an African American. It is not necessary to sleep with them all night, suffering from pain and discomfort – the desired effect can be achieved in just half an hour. Curl your hair with curlers, moving from the ends to the roots. After securing them, spray with strong hold hairspray. After half an hour, remove and comb the curls with your fingers. There is no point in straightening the “small devil” in high humidity. Whatever straightening products you use, after a couple of hours your hair will start to curl up into small curls again. Only a professional hairdresser in a salon can handle them. Having chemical or keratin hair straightening, you will get rid of the need to start every morning by straightening your strands in front of the mirror for several months. At home, wavy hair can be straightened using a straightening iron or hair dryer. Before drying, apply a smoothing agent and divide your hair into several sections for convenience. At the same time, treat individual strands with a stream of air and “smooth” them with a flat brush or a “skeleton” comb. The so-called “straightening iron” is a device with two ceramic or steel plates that are heated and used to straighten hair. Of course, it can straighten the tightest curls, but no hairdresser will recommend you do this procedure regularly. The minimum heating temperature of the plates is 200-250 degrees. Frequent use of the iron causes irreparable damage to the hair - strands damaged by overheating are easier to cut off than to cure. We recommend reading:

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