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Maintenence on hair can sometimes include lengthy and expensive treatments, especially for those with curly hair. Here are a few tips and tricks to avoid damage on delicate strands. Following these steps are guaranteed to help aid the longevity of curls and making them softer and stronger in the process.
1. Conditioner Wash Only A Coconut Oil Mask
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During seasons like winter and summer, it is easy to fall under the category of having dry or damaged hair. By having necessary oils stripped due to weather conditions or natural coarseness, hair can become brittle and difficult to style. One way to avoid the issue of hair dryness is by replacing a regular wash with a strict conditioner wash. By doing this your curly hair will have some of its natural oils returned and ultimately be softer. If you wanted to go one step further, you could create a conditioning hair mask by lathering your locks in oil and rinsing after letting it sit and soak in the oils.
2. Prevent Breakage by Using a Specific Technique and Comb
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One of the main causes of damaged or brittle hair is the type of brush being used or the way you are brushing your hair. It is best with curly hair to instead use a wide set comb to get through easily tangled curls and remain soft. The best way to do this is instead of starting at the top of the head and pulling straight down, but rather start at the bottom and divide into sections before coming from the top all the way through.
3. Comb Through Curls While They Are Wet
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It is best to comb through curly hair specifically when it is wet because this will cause the least amount of damage to not only the curls but the hair itself. By combing through while wet, allows for the hair to detangle and form natural curls while drying.
4. Define Curls Using a T-Shirt
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Sometimes after being combed through, curly hair can need some help in defining while drying. The best way to do this is by wrapping an old t-shirt around the strands and scrunching the curls into place. Repetitively doing this will not only help define curls but will avoid damage to the strands that are sometimes a result of towel drying your hair.
5. Pineapple Your Curls Overnight
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While the statement may sound silly, the trick is useful and works great. Sometimes dealing with maintaining curls overnight can be a pain and difficult to remain plump. This can be done before heading to be by bed gathering your curls on the top of your head like you would a ponytail and tying with a scrunchie at the top.
6. Make a Curl Refreshing Spray and Cream
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Once curls have been prepped and ready, a good way to maintain them is by a curl spray or cream. They will help keep them looking fresh and avoid deflating. One can even make them at home using natural and soothing ingredients.
7. Sleep on a Silk Pillow
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Last but not least. Avoiding damage and upkeeping the healthy maintenance of curls can best be done by switching out your regular cotton pillowcase with a smoother alternative, silk. This simple swap will help in terms of hairs longevity and smoothness essential for healthy and happy hair.
