Any attempt to properly "define" your curls involves two main goals:
Achieving perfectly defined spirals
Finishing with soft (not crunchy) and frizz-free results
If your goal is to get beautiful, perfectly defined curls every time, your curl care routine must prioritize these two things. During Moisture Month, we’re highlighting the role hydration plays in achieving these goals. Moisture is not only key to maintaining soft, frizz-free curls but also to locking in curl definition that lasts.
In this blog post, we’ll provide the ultimate step-by-step guide to ensuring your curl care routine helps you achieve the results you want.
Let’s jump right in, Curlfriend!
1. Figure Out Your Hair Type
There are 10 different hair types, ranging from Type 1 (bone straight with no curls) to Type 4C (the tightest, kinkiest coils). Each curl type has unique qualities that require different care and styling products.
The surest way to figure out your curl type is through a professional curl consultation. This guarantees you won’t make mistakes or end up using the wrong products.
2. Keep Your Wash Days Spread Out and Moisturizing
Lack of hydration is the number one obstacle to achieving perfectly defined curls. Curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair because natural oils from your scalp struggle to travel down the bends and kinks to hydrate the hair shaft.
To combat this, wash your hair every few days or less, depending on your texture. On wash days, use a moisturizing shampoo like Twist and Go Braid and Hair Spa’s Moisturizing Ginger Shampoo, which gently cleanses while keeping your curls soft and healthy.
3. Dry Your Curls Gently
There are three ways to dry your curls:
Gently squeeze out excess water with a microfiber towel or a soft cotton t-shirt (not
a standard towel).
Air-dry your curls, which avoids heat damage.
If you’re in a rush and need to blow-dry, use a heat protectant and diffusing cap to disperse the heat and friction which both cause frizz.
4. Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize!
The Twist & Go Rosemary Mint Conditioner, Twist & Go Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, and Twist & Go Hair Butter are your holy-grail products for wash-out conditioning, deep conditioning, and leave-in conditioning, respectively. Incorporating all three steps into your curl care routine is essential for achieving juicy, bouncy, and healthy curls.
5. Detangle Properly
Detangle your curls gently with a wide-tooth comb or detangling brush. You can detangle your curls in the shower after applying conditioner or post-wash after applying leave-in conditioner.
6. Make a Curl-Defining Product the Star of Your Routine
Choose a curl-defining gel, mousse, cream, or styling product. Work the product through your damp curls liberally, then scrunch upwards before air-drying or blow-drying. This encourages your curls to form defined ringlets.
7. Once Your Curls Dry, Leave Them Alone
Avoid touching your dry curls. Do all your product application, styling, and manipulation while your hair is still damp. Once your curls are set and dry, leave them alone to avoid causing frizz and ruining the definition.
8. Protect Your Curls While You Sleep
At bedtime, "pineapple" your curls into a high, loose bun using a soft scrunchie, and tuck everything into a silk bonnet. In the morning, refresh your curls with a curl oil.
Now That’s Definition!
And there you have it—the ultimate guide to customizing your curl care routine for perfectly defined curls. While these steps will give you beautiful DIY curls, it’s important to schedule regular professional curl consultations, treatments, and custom curl styling services at a salon like Twist and Go Braid and Hair Spa to ensure your curls are healthy, well-maintained, and properly set for long-lasting results.
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