Curly hair struggles? We thought so. Curly hair can be one of the most difficult hair types to look after. Curly hair strands tend to be drier and under-nourished, however the scalp can remain quite oily, these opposing problems can make it quite confusing to know how to care for your hair
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Jun
Daisy Churchward
Why are my curls dry but scalp and roots oily?
Curly hair strands are unusual and irregularly shaped therefore the natural oils that the scalp produces struggle to work its way from the top of hair strands to the ends. Whilst straight hair strands simple shape mean the natural oils travel down the strands quicker, easier and keep the hair naturally nourished.
One of the easiest and most important ways to care for your curls, is to experiment with the frequency of your washes. Experiment with how often you wash your hair and find a routine that suits you the best. More often than not, people over wash their hair which can aggravate the scalp as well as drawing out natural oils from the strands that would usually keep hair moisturised. Trial out different hair wash frequencies and see if it makes a difference to your hair.
Try Low-Foam Cleansers or Cleansing Conditioners:
An easy way to stop stripping curly hair of it’s oils is to try a ‘shampoo’ that is more gentle. Cleansing Conditioners are a great way to clean the hair but also add a little extra hydration within the cleansing process.
Kérastase created the Discipline Range for curly, frizzy hair and the Cleansing Conditioner is a great way to calm and soothe curly hair and leave it feeling soft, manageable but most importantly clean. The gentle formula is free from Silicones and Parabens and enriched with Pro-Keratine for nourishment.
A new addition to the Schwarzkopf family is the Mad About Curls Range. Within the range is a Low Foam Cleanser that cleanses and conditions all in one simple step.
For an even lighter cleanse, try a whipped cleansing conditioner. Joico’s Co+Wash in the Curl range cleanses and hydrates each strand of hair. The key ingredients such as avocado, caemlina oil and deep sea minerals create healthy-looking hair and helps to prevent future breakage.
Extra Curl Care:
Just like any hair type, sometimes extra care is necessary. There are many different treatments available for curly hair, and all with different textures and benefits.
The newest curl dedicated treatment to gorgeousshop.com is Sebastian Professional Twisted Elastic Treatment. Inspired by the deep sea, Twisted is infused with Flexi Alg™ Complex that infuses hair with the same elasticity as underwater plants. The Elastic Treatment is perfect for a quick pamper, simply apply the mask generously to hair after shampooing and wait 3 – 5 minutes and finish by rinsing. The treatment adds moisture to untameable hair and gives gorgeously defined hair.
For curls that are particular coarse, Mad About Curls Butter Treatment will help to replenish and boost hydration whilst also reducing frizz. The Aquarine Complex tames hair and gives lasting definition.
Fighting the Frizz:
Post-washing, your hair might benefit from a frizz fighter. There are a huge amount of products that boast frizz-fighting benefits; from leave-in conditioners to serums and balms, these 3 products are gorgeousshop.com’s top frizz fighters!
- Biolage R.A.W Frizz Control Styling Spray 180ml
Ideal for dry, sensitised or damaged hair this product provides 24hr frizz control. It’s enriched with lavender oil that helps to smooth flyaways. - OSiS+ Curl Honey Curl Cream 150ml
Apply just a small amount of this cream to damp hair and let air dry or blow dry as normal. You’ll be left with a super-touchable, frizz-free finish. - Sebastian Professional Twisted Curl Reviver Spray 100ml
A handbag hero! The Curl Reviver can be applied on-the-go, simple spritz into dry hair and scrunch with fingers. Definition, shape and bounce will be revived!
