Once you have those curls looking good, how can you make them last until the next wash? Let’s take a look at a few essential steps to keep your curls fresh!
Step One: Take your time on wash day.
The more effort you put into your wash day, the better. Be sure to lock in moisture by using plenty of water and then seal in that goodness with an oil or cream! Sectioning or using a brush designed for wet hair can help to distribute product evenly, which is needed to ensure all strands are coated. Don’t skimp on products or rush the process—it will show, and your curls will not last!
Step Two: Protect your hair at night.
Cover your hair while you sleep, and you will reap the benefits! Popular choices include silk scarves, pillowcases, bonnets, or buffs. If you can’t cover your hair, a good choice is a loose pineapple on top of your head. The goal is to reduce friction on your hair at night because rough cuticles will equal unwanted frizz and misshapen curls.
Step Three: Refresh your curls in between washes.
Refreshes can be kept to a minimum by protecting your hair at night, but as the days stretch beyond wash day, a good refresh can help revive your hair. Refreshes can be dry, damp, or even fully wet if needed. You can use oil, cream, leave in, gel, or foams/mousses for refreshes, such as our African Citrus Hair Oil, Organic Rose & Honey Leave-in and Sweet Hibiscus Curl Activating Lotion. If your strands need moisture, a leave in conditioner mixed with a little water is an excellent choice to rehydrate the hair.
Step Four: Wear your hair in a protective style.
A great way to extend your wash is to wear your hair in a protective style whether it’s a simple bun or beautiful braids! You will minimize sun and weather exposure, limit breakage, and minimize tangles.
Hopefully these tips keep your tresses happy in between washes!
As we all know, we can have natural and synthetic fragrances. But what are their differences and how can a fragrance determine the condition of one’s hair and well-being? Well, let us break it down for you.
With summer just around the corner and the warmer weather in full swing, we have to ask you just one question… Are you looking after your curls? If you answered “nope,” great – you’re in the right place, and if you answered “yes,” let's check up on your regimen!
Some of us here at Flora & Curl have coloured curls too! Here is our coloured-curl specific regimen that will enrich those curls, nourish those ends and revitalise those roots.
I love all flora & curl products and this one is no exception! It dries quite hard which felt scary at first, but it washed out no problem at all. My curls feel soft and lush and my scalp nice and clean with no itch! Thank you again Flora & Curl!
P.S> I don’t recommend doing this as the label does say not recommended for colour treated hair…but my hair has highlights and there was no issue at all with using this.
