How to Start Caring for Your Curly/Wavy Hair
When starting out caring for your curls, it can be tricky knowing where to begin. If you think your hair might be wavy or curly, or you’ve recently decided to start taking really good care of your curly/wavy hair, you’ve come to the right place! Here are our top five tips to start taking care of your curls.
- Use a quality shampoo and conditioner
This first step is simple yet essential: start washing your hair with high-quality, moisturising shampoo and conditioner. Wavy and curly hair types are more prone to dryness than straight hair due to its texture and curl pattern. This means that washing your hair with products that are free from ingredients that are drying or cause build-up (such as sulphates, silicones and drying alcohol) is super important to protect the integrity of your curl pattern. Switching to wash-day products which are made for your hair type is key to enhancing your hair. Try the HASK Curl Care Shampoo & Conditioner for a balanced and moisturising wash day duo.
- Deep condition
If you are new to taking good care of your hair, you’ll likely need to give it some love and moisture to see your natural curl pattern bounce back! Curly/wavy hair is also particularly susceptible to frizz, so ensuring that you are receiving enough moisture will help to minimise frizz and enhance your natural curl pattern. Start incorporating regular deep conditioning treatments into your wash routine to ensure that your hair is receiving the nourishment it needs. Try the HASK Curl Care Intensive Deep Conditioner for a curl quenching treatment.
- Add protein to your routine
Simply put, balancing moisture with protein is key in any curly hair regime. All hair structure is made up of 80-90 percent protein, which is responsible for keeping hair strong and shiny. For curly/wavy hair, ensuring that your hair is receiving enough protein will help you to achieve curls with strength, shape, and structure. Start adding protein into your routine with the HASK Keratin Protein Collection. Our Keratin Protein 5-in-1 Leave-in Spray , Deep Conditioner, and Hair Oil are all great places to start to improve your hair strength, reduce breakage and add shine.
- Get a curly cut
If your hair is in any way damaged or if you’re new to curly/wavy hair kindness, it may be beneficial to chop off some of your length. Firstly: working with as much healthy hair as possible and chopping off dead ends is one great way to speed up the transition process. Secondly: this gives you the opportunity to go for a curly cut! There are some great salons around Australia dedicated to doing curly haircuts. We recommend finding a local salon that specialises in curly/wavy hair for a haircut that is going to truly show off your natural curl pattern.
- Consistent care and styling
When starting to care for your curls, it’s important to remember that your hair transformation isn’t going to happen overnight. Consistency. Is. Key. Whether you decide to brush style each strand, use the bowl method to enhance your waves or simply scrunch in some curl cream, the most important part is that you style your hair with consistency… and patience! Practice hair kindness, use haircare products that are made for your hair type, and the results will come in time.
