Tips and Tricks for Managing your Curly Hair

A lot of woman don't know how to manage their curly hair. My hair is naturally curly and wavy, thanks to my Cape Verdean side and many ethnic mixes I have. Sometimes I feel a little bored with my curly hair because sometimes it just looks boring. Sometimes I want nice curls, that are shiny, full, and have a lot of body. But I just don't know how to do so and I know many woman can agree with this too (whose hair is naturally curly).


Here are some tips from Beauty Survival.com:

• First, and perhaps most importantly, find a stylist who really knows how to cut curly hair and build a rapport with him or her.  (For advice on finding a good stylist, you may want to check out my tips on both how to Find A Curly Hair Salon Near You and How To Choose A Colorist and Stylist.) 
• Curls come in all shapes, sizes, and textures. Recognize your hair type and use products that are right for you.  For instance, even though I have very tight curls I also have very fine hair.  It took a long time to finally figure out that I also needed to address the “fine hair issue.”  I now use a spray to give my hair extra body.  
• Don't wash your hair every day.  I used to faithfully wash my hair every morning until a number of stylists advised me against it.  Now, I wash my hair twice a week and condition it daily.  They were right, my hair is much shinier and in better condition.
• Don't "towel dry" your hair (i.e. rub it with a towel).  Rather, gently squeeze the water out with a towel.  My stylist actually recommends throwing your head forward and blotting your hair with paper towels.
• If you have your hair colored in any way, use shampoos and conditioners that are “color safe.”  Numerous brands make them.

Some Products to use:

Goldwell available at Beautydeals.net  

• Goldwell Kerasilk- Ultra Rich Care Treatment. This great conditioner helped my curls get back into shape when my hair became very dry.  It's a regular in my routine now.
• Goldwell Goldwell Curl Definition Leave In Serum

Matrix Curl Life available at Folica.com.

Modern Elixirs available at Spiralhaircase.com

• Styling Cream (a favorite of my own stylist)
• Styling Serum

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment available at Beauty.com.

Ouidad - another line developed by a noted curly hair stylist.  These products are available at Ouidad.com.

Redken Fresh Curls Shampoo available at drugstore.com.   

TIGI Catwalk, Curls Rock available at Folica.com

For more information and helpful tips visit: http://www.beautysurvival.com/curly_hair.html