Hair: how to maintain your curls?

To have beautiful, bouncy, curly hair, it is necessary to adopt a suitable hair care routine.

Indeed, being naturally dry and dehydrated, curly hair requires a lot of attention and care.

The origin of curly hair

Genetics determines hair type by influencing the shape of hair follicles.

A hair follicle is an invisible part, under the skin, in which the hair originates.

If it is flat, the hair grows straight; if it is curved or oval, it grows curly or frizzy, if the curve is very pronounced.

For each curl, thekeratin scales lift slightly to create a "spiral" movement. This tends to weaken the hair fiber.

Additionally, the kinking of curly hair prevents the sebum secreted by the scalp from being distributed evenly throughout the hair. It therefore lacks moisture and becomes even more fragile, resulting in dry hair.

Humidity, the enemy of curly hair

Curly hair is often prone to frizz. Made primarily of keratin molecules, hair frizzes when exposed to water. The molecules tighten and curl in on themselves, resulting in frizz.

To prevent frizz, optimal hydration is the key to smoothing the hair's scales. Once coated, it will be waterproof, reducing the risk of humidity caused by the environment. The curl will be more aesthetically pleasing and better defined.

Curly hair is a hair type that requires a specific routine. Here are some tips to adopt on a daily basis to care for your curly hair.

Tips for daily care of curly hair

Moisturize them daily

Curly hair tends to tangle due to poor distribution of sebum secreted by the scalp. Indeed, sebum, rich in lipids, helps maintain the hair's internal moisture. It forms a naturally protective barrier on the hair fiber and thus protects the hair cuticles by preventing dehydration.

Every day, it is therefore essential to moisturize them with creams based on vegetable oils to preserve and beautify their curls.

Rinse them with cold water

Cold water helps close the scales of the hair cuticle to give it a smooth appearance, making curls more defined and shinier.

After shampooing, it is therefore strongly recommended to rinse your curly hair with cold water.

Choosing the right hair products

On a daily basis, you should use products (shampoo, conditioner, mask, spray, gel, etc.) made from natural ingredients and adapted to the nature of your hair to redefine your curls.

Regarding shampoos, they should be spaced out as much as possible. It is best to wash your hair only once or twice a week because curls depend on the sebum produced by the scalp.

Another tip is to avoid putting too much product on your hair as this can weigh down the curls.

The treatment, especially when it is leave-in, must be distributed throughout the hair and must not soak it. Otherwise, the excess treatment will stagnate on the surface and weigh down the curl, which creates a "cardboard" effect, sticky and greasy.

Just two or three hazelnuts of product are enough to coat the hair well.

Pamper your curls with vegetable oils

Vegetable oils are the best allies for naturally caring for curly hair. They deeply nourish the hair fiber and revive curls without damaging them.

It is recommended to do an oil bath once a week, spreading it throughout your hair. The application can last a few hours, or even an entire night to maximize results.

The most suitable vegetable oils for curly, frizzy and dry hair are coconut oil, avocado oil and jojoba oil.

Avoid aggressive brushing

Curly hair is fragile, prone to dryness and breakage. Instead of using a traditional hairbrush with stiff bristles, it's best to use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers to gently detangle your curls.

The best detangling technique is to start at the ends of the hair and gradually work your way up to the roots to avoid knots.

Do the "scrunch"

The “scrunch” is a simple technique that allows you to reshape curls while drying.

To do this, you need to grab the lengths of your hair with your whole hand and pull them up to the roots using a repetitive accordion movement.

Thanks to this technique, curly hair regains its natural shape.

Choosing a good hairstyle for sleeping

To prevent curly hair from tangling when it comes into contact with the pillow, you need to create a protective hairstyle. Ideally, you should tie it in a loose bun high on your head. Be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will break the curls.

Ban the hair dryer

To keep curls intact and prevent frizz, it's best to let your hair dry naturally.

If this is not possible, there is a hair dryer diffuser, equipped with a circular nozzle with many spikes, specially designed for curly hair.

Thanks to its even and gentle heat, the diffuser dries the hair evenly without breaking the curls, and gives volume to the hair by effectively lifting the roots.

Trim the ends regularly

When hair is too long , it is heavy and tends to no longer curl from the roots.

To give them a boost, the ideal is to trim the ends every 3 to 4 months.

Have a balanced diet

Finally, for healthy curly hair, having a balanced diet is essential.

More fragile, curly hair needs nutrients as well as proteins to preserve its keratin, maintain its natural shape and protect it from breakage.

Délicure now offers a hair & nail treatment in the form of plant-based capsules, natural, vegan and made in France, specially formulated to strengthen the hair fiber and stimulate hair growth.
Made with stinging nettle, horsetail and bamboo, three plants known for their richness in natural silica, these capsules provide hair with essential minerals to make it stronger, shinier and more resistant.
By deeply nourishing the scalp, this Délicure hair treatment helps activate microcirculation, stimulate growth and improve the overall health of hair and nails, for long-lasting beauty, from the inside out.

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