Beauty standards have been devised to determine what is considered beautiful and what is not. Therefore, more and more people are striving to have a thin, defined and athletic body.

On the other hand, these standards make some think that the really attractive people are those who have colored eyes, blonde and smooth hair, a white and smooth skin with a height that exceeds 1.70 meters.

However, the truth is that there are very few people who have these characteristics. Within the human race there is variety and that is what makes each person a unique and special being. However, not because it does not fit into the ideal prototype of society, it means that it is ugly or less attractive, because we all have our charm.

Within this great variety of traits and characteristics that differentiate us from each other, there is curly hair. In fact, it is considered that only 10% of the world’s population has this type of hair. In addition, it has a close relationship with people of African descent.

In view of its uniqueness, in general, the way in which it should be treated is unknown and, therefore, mistakes are made that end up damaging it and making it look fragile, brittle, opaque and messy.

Do you have curly or wavy hair? Do you know how to take care of it? If not, would you like to know what you can do to make you look enviable curls? If the answer is yes, I recommend that you do not stop reading this post.

Through it, I will share with you recommendations and secrets that will make your curls become the center of everyone. Actually, this post will mark for you, and your curls, a before and after.

Instructions for caring for curly hair

Those who have curly hair often fall into the mistake of thinking they should straighten it. This is because society has taken it upon itself to make people think that curly hair looks messy and unprofessional. However, this post is intended to make you see the opposite. You can use your curls and still look great.

Among the things you should do are the following:

1. Use a specialized shampoo. Usually, curly hair tends to dry out a lot at the ends. Whether you wash your hair once or several times a week, select a shampoo that doesn’t make it drier.
2. Always wear a deep conditioner or mask. Although they are responsible for providing you with benefits similar to those of a classic conditioner, they do so with greater intensity.
3. Apply an enriched hair product along with a few drops of coconut oil and allow it to act for about 15 minutes. Then, you can rinse it off. If you repeat this process once a week, the result is that you will get softer curls with less frizz. Your curls will appreciate this rich hydration.
4. Dry your hair with a diffuser dryer. If you dry your hair outdoors, you may end up with a frizz overload. For its part, the diffuser connects to the dryer and helps reduce frizz while giving a little volume to curls that are more likely to lose their shape due to the weight of the hair itself.
5. Before using the diffuser, apply a heat-protective spray to reduce the impact of high temperatures on your hair. The result will be that you will wear curls full of volume and vitality.
6. Define your curls with hair gel. Of course, the idea is that your curls don’t look hard or sticky. Therefore, the recommendation is that you use a hairstyle gel that is light. This way you will get soft and well-defined curls, without residues or other effects of drying.
7. Use the definition technique that best suits your needs. There are many ways to shape your curls. You can do it together or curl by curl, everything will depend on your time, your personality and the occasion. But remember: the higher the definition, the less volume and, the opposite is also true, as long as your hair has more volume, it will have less definition.
8. To ensure your curls last longer, sleep in a satin hat. In case you do not want to use it, you can replace it with a pillowcase of the same material, as this helps reduce frizz.

You can also make a high tail and, when you wake up, you will only have to touch up your curls with a little water so that they resume their natural shape.

Now that you know what to do to have beautiful curly hair, what do you need to achieve it?

What do you need to take care of curly hair?

Contrary to what it might seem, curly hair deserves certain special care. You will need more or less products depending on the type of curl you have and its behavior.

However, among the resources and commodities you will need are the following:

•  Specialized shampoo for curly hair.
•  Deep effect conditioner.
•  Natural masks of banana, avocado, aloe, etc., with essential oils such as coconut, jojoba, argan, castor, among others.
•  A thermal cap.
•  A hair dryer with diffuser.
•  A comb of thick and separate bristles.
•  A hat or a satin cover.
•  Fixing gel or styling cream.

With these materials you can maintain a beauty routine that ensures that your curls always look healthy and beautiful. In addition to the above, it will be necessary for you to visit a stylist to trim the ends of your hair. You can do this every 3 or 6 months, depending on the climate where you live and the need for your hair.

Now, what other recommendations could you know? Next, I will share with you some secrets that will be very useful to you.

Tips for caring for curly hair

Learn to see your hair as a person, in the sense that it has its own personality. This means that he will be in charge of telling you which products work best and which ones you should stop using.

Observe their behavior. If it becomes hard, dry, brittle and damaged looking, forget about applying that product again. On the contrary, choose those that make it look silky, bright, defined and full of life.

Always dry with a cotton towel. They are the best for this type of hair, because it does not cause them damage. The correct way to dry it is by draining the excess water. Then, place the towel on the tips and bring it to the scalp, pressing gently. This way, you’ll make sure your curls don’t lose their shape.

One of the best combs to detangle your hair is fingers. Thus, you will lose as little hair as possible. If you find it uncomfortable to do it this way, use a comb that has the bristles hard and separated.

Avoid using elastic bands. These pull your hair, entangle it, break it and stretch it causing it to lose its natural shape. Choose hooks or other types of items that can be used to collect your hair causing as little damage as possible.

If you decide to paint your hair remember that you should give it an extra dose of hydration, since the chemicals will make it dry more easily. Apply the formula from length to tips, excluding the scalp to avoid excess oil.

Finally, don’t touch or allow others to touch your curls, especially if you’ve just finished your hairstyle routine. When you touch them, you destroy their shape. In addition, the fat in your hair sticks to your fingers and vice versa, which makes it look oily or very dry.