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Many of us have experiences dry curls and the resulting frustrations. Dry hair can lead to frizz and breakage, and none of us have time for that! Figuring out why your curls are dry is one of the first steps in combating frizz. Check out the list below, and let us know what works for you.
Protein/water imbalance: If you’re over-saturating your curls, it can become mushy and overly elastic. Too much protein can cause hair to become brittle and dry. In order to avoid either of these problems, you need to strike a healthy balance between water and protein, which will keep your curls healthy.
Not sealing your hair: After deep conditioning, you should be using an boil or a butter to seal the moisturizer in. Without a sealant, the water will evaporate from your curls, leaving them dry.
Shampooing too often: Using shampoo with sulfates will strip your curls of natural moisture and oil. Avoid using sulfate shampoo to help keep your curls healthy.
Don’t use chemicals: One of the best ways to keep your hair from becoming damaged is to skip the chemical services. This means avoiding dyes and chemical relaxers or straighteners. Using color and chemicals can strip your curls of their natural moisture, making it difficult for your curls to retain healthy moisture.
Damaged ends: If your curls have dry, damaged and brittle ends, there’s only one way to deal with it. You need to schedule an appointment with your stylist to get those ends trimmed. Keeping up with a regular trim rotation will help you keep your curls healthy and the ends from splitting.
Do you have any tricks or suggestions for other curlies struggling with dry hair? Let us know in the comments, and check out more information on keeping your curls damage free here .