10/ 10 healthy habits to have with your curly hair in 2022
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ExploreIf you're looking for tips on how to take care of curly hair, this list can help you have a dream routine. Healthy habits are all that curly hair needs to be (even more) beautiful and full of life. Details such as choosing the shampoo based on the ingredients, not extending the day afters and always having a hair oil in your bag can make all the difference for those who want to have silky, soft, well-defined and shiny curls.
That's why we've listed 10 healthy habits to have with your curly hair in 2022, complete with product tips and more. Check out!
1. Pre-shampoo before washing curly hair
Anyone with curly hair knows that curled hair is usually drier in length and ends. Therefore, washing is a critical moment because it can remove even more natural oils from the hair fiber and leave the strands dry. To prevent this problem, pre-shampoo is a habit that you must include in your routine, diva. This technique consists of bathing the ends with a hair oil or mask (or even a mixture of the two) to protect them from the shampoo.
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2. Sleep with a cap or satin pillowcase every day
It's impossible to give tips on how to take care of curly hair without talking about night protection, isn't it? The friction with the pillow stimulates the formation of frizz and the strands lose hydration to the pillowcase fabric, causing the curls to wake up opaque and without definition. Using a satin cap or pillowcase to sleep is the best solution to this problem, as the sliding fabric causes less friction with the strands and does not absorb the nutrients that the treatment and finishing products you have used have deposited in the hair.
3. Wash curly hair with nourishing shampoo
In addition to pre-shampooing, it is important to create the habit of washing your hair with specific products for curly hair. Shampoos with hydrating and nourishing ingredients are the best, precisely because they clean more gently and prevent the hair from drying out.
It is worth trying a shampoo for curly hair rich in vegetable oils, such as the shampoo from the Cachos do Seu Jeito line, which has linseed oil and shea butter in the composition, two ingredients that moisturize and nourish the hair.
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4. Always have silicone or hair oil in your bag
Hair oil is one of the greatest allies of curly hair. As the threads lack natural oiliness in the lengths and ends, it is perfect for offering more nutrition, frizz control and shine to the threads, in addition to helping with definition. The same goes for silicone for hair, which can be of great help when it comes to fighting flyaways, dullness and even protecting strands from external aggressions, as some formulas contain UV filters and thermal protection.
An example is the silicone Niely Gold Nutrição Mágica, which combines coconut oil + avocado to eliminate frizz, repair split ends and add silkiness and shine to curly hair. It's worth having one always in your purse to reapply to the ends of your hair, especially if you're going to be exposed to the sun, sea or pool.
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5. Detangle wet curls and start at the ends
Do you know how to detangle curly hair correctly? This topic is extremely important in a list of how to take care of curly hair, since curled hair has some specificities. It is not recommended to comb dry curls as this may break the hair or cause loss of definition. The ideal is to create the habit of untangling wet or damp curly hair, always starting from the ends upwards to undo the knots gently and without breaking the strands.
To make the routine easier, you can untangle the locks during the shower, after applying the conditioner, which will make the strands looser and more manageable. Oh, and don't forget to always use a wide-toothed comb or a specific brush for curly hair, okay, diva?
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6. Avoid excessively washing curly hair
Curly hair should not be washed in excess and the reason you must be wondering what it is: the strands are dry in length and ends. Therefore, the excessive use of shampoo can cause the hair to dry out, leaving the hair dull, without definition and lifeless.
7. Do not extend the day after for more than three days
Overwashing curly hair is bad, but so is underwashing. While it's tempting to keep that wonderful finish you've done on your hair for several days, it's not advisable to extend your day afters for more than three days. The accumulation of revitalization products, in addition to dust, pollution and sweat residues, can make the scalp oily and cause flaking and odor due to the proliferation of fungi and bacteria. So wash the highlights every 2 or 3 days.
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8. Protect the wires when drying curls with a diffuser
Drying your curly hair with a diffuser is a great way to add more definition to your hair and speed up the drying process, which can take longer on thick hair. But it's important not to abuse the use of heat tools and always protect the wires before drying.
Using a hair cream or hair silicone with thermal protection is a sure habit to avoid dryness and excessive frizz. Another tip is never to use the diffuser on very wet hair: first remove excess moisture with a towel or cotton shirt and let the hair dry naturally. When they are almost dry, you finish with the curl diffuser.
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9. Treat curly hair with mask every week
Curly hair should be treated weekly with a mask to replenish the nutrients that the strands lose on a daily basis and compensate for the lack of natural oiliness in the lengths and ends. Always use specific products for your hair type, such as the Cachos do Jeito mask, which combines moisturizing and nourishing ingredients to make curls silkier, softer and shinier.
10. Alternate products used on curly hair
In a list of tips on how to take care of curly hair, the capillary schedule cannot be missing. Although vegetable oils are wildcard ingredients, there are other nutrients that are important for the health of the hair, such as vitamins and proteins. Therefore, it is essential to create the habit of alternating different products in the routine, especially treatment masks, according to the needs of the hair at the moment. And the best way to do that is by following a capillary schedule for curly hair where each treatment is done a certain number of times a month.
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