Monday, March 2, 2009

Hair Products for Curls

By Tina Bottle

You can't have the best curls possible without some kind of product. Everyone has different kinds of curls, so not all products are universally great. One might work for you but not another person.

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.

Always condition your hair every time you wash it. Concentrate more conditioner on the ends to get them extra moisturized because the ends are your oldest hair and usually the driest.

Conditioning is very important for curly, dry hair. Make sure you don't skip it. It's likely that the daily conditioning you do won't be enough, so you should supplement it with a deep condition once a month or every couple of weeks. Find something that is specially designed as a deep conditioning treatment that you leave on longer.

Once you are clean and conditioned, you will be styling. Styling products are important to get the right curls. If you skip the styling products, your hair may frizz up and just get unruly. There are several different types of styling products you can use. Whichever you choose I recommend always starting with a leave-in conditioner first. This ensures that you won't lose moisture throughout the day.

Finally finish off your look with a good gel or mousse to keep your curls in place. Add in a serum to help control the frizz if you need it. These products will give you the frizz free curls that stay in place that you are looking for. - 15343

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