Sunday, March 1, 2009

Best Curly Hair Products

By Tina Bottle

Most people with curly hair can't go product free. Of course, you need to shampoo and condition, but there is also a need for styling products. The products that work for you might not work for the next person even if you both have curly hair because everyone's curly hair is different.

Some people have large curls, others have tight spirals. Some people have dry hair, others have very dry hair. The best way to know which products will work for you is to experiment. If you try a product and your hair turns out bad, try something else.

First, you need a good shampoo. Shampoo can really add to the dryness of your hair, so you must make sure you get the right one. Also, because it can be so drying, you should really cut back on your shampoos. Don't shampoo every time you wash. Shampoo every other time or once or twice a week. Get a shampoo designed for curly hair or a moisturizing shampoo.

Next, you will need to condition your hair. Conditioners like vo5 and suave are too thin and not strong enough for curly hair. Try to go for thicker conditioners like dove or garnier fructis. Your hair needs something that it can soak up. Leave it on for at least a minute or longer for extra moisturizing.

Make sure you condition your hair every time you wash it. This is an important step. Put more conditioner towards the ends that are older and dryer.

Don't skip the conditioner! It is the most important step for curly hair. Even a daily conditioner still might not be enough. Use a deep conditioner once a week or once a month. A deep treatment will give you that extra moisture it needs when it it needs it.

Now you need to style your freshly cleaned hair. Styling products will get your curls where you want them to be. You can use any kind of products, but it is best to start with a leave-in conditioner. This will allow your hair to stay moisturized throughout the entire day and keep your curls looking beautiful.

Finally, use a styling product that will cut back on the frizz and hold the curls in place. You should use either a gel or a mousse, and you can add a serum if you want for extra frizz control. - 15634

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