Embrace Your (healthy) Curly Hair

From the time I was in second grade, I was teased about my curly hair

. By the time I reached middle school, I was so desperate for some kind of "fix" so that I could have the kind of hair that didn't get teased that I turned to false remedies that ended up doing more damage to my locks than you can imagine.

Now that I am grown, I have learned to embrace my big curly hair--and over the last few years, it has become one of the features I am most complimented on by complete strangers. Go figure!

If you are struggling to manage your curly hair, believe me, I know exactly how you feel. It can feel like a constant uphill battle. But the number one key to loving your locks is to make sure they are healthy. So allow me to share my best tips.

My first and perhaps most important rule for restoring life to worn out curls is to cut the heat. Heat styling might seem essential for any woman, especially one with naturally curly hair, because of the body, definition, and manageability that can be added with tools like a flat iron (also called a straightening iron), blow dryer, and curling iron.

But the truth is that these implements do no favors for your coif, even if you use products meant to protect your hair from damage caused by heat styling. It can be near impossible to stop using your favorite tools altogether, but definitely start weaning yourself off them.

Instead, look for more hair-healthy ways to achieve the look you want. For example, when I notice my hair is lacking the body it ought to have, I take a trip to my salon and have my hair thinned. This sheds excess weight from my 'do, allowing the curl to become more pronounced.

Stop washing your hair every day and/or switch to a gentler shampoo than the one you are using. Generally speaking, naturally curly or very wavy hair has a tendency to be dry, and frequent shampooing strips the hair of the natural oils that act to protect it from fraying and breakage.

However, you should condition your hair often, even when you have not washed it. You will also want to select a leave-in conditioner for everyday use. A smoothing serum can also be tremendously helpful for your daily styling regimen.

Don't be afraid to experiment with products. Some women don't mind using a little gel or hairspray to achieve their desired look, but I have found they don't work for me, so try to have fun as you pinpoint precisely what works for you and your hair.

by: Art Gib

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