Get Smooth And Springy Curls For Fine Hair

Get Smooth and Springy Curls for Fine Hair

If your hair is both curly and fine, you’re no stranger to the frustrations of frizz. Changing humidity, heavy products, and even the mineral level in water affect hair’s appearance and texture. Luckily, combining a few tried-and-true styling steps will help you convert misbehaving curls into enviably smooth ringlets in any environment. From pre-shower brushing to last minute rushing, tossing frizz to the curb can be accomplished. Best of all, you only need a few affordable tools.

Instructions

1. Eliminate tangles before washing. While hair is still dry, work through tangles with a broad paddle brush. Avoid pulling from the scalp by gripping hair below the roots with your free hand.

2. Wash hair thoroughly with a moisturizing shampoo. Most major shampoo lines offer curl-targeted formulas. Herbal Essence Totally Twisted is one of several affordable options. To avoid the ever-dreaded “flat on top, poofy on bottom” triangle effect, lather and rinse well.

3. Condition with a thick and rich formula. A thick and moisturizing conditioner is a key element to winning curls. Light, “weightless” varieties are best left for straight hair. If applied and rinsed properly, dense conditioners won’t compromise body and volume. Focus product on the ends, targeting hair that falls below the lower curve of your head. Apply a minimal amount--if any--to hair that falls above. Especially if you have short layers, detangling on top is unnecessary. Rinse with cool water. Cool water seals the hair cuticle and improves shine.

4. Comb, flip and scrunch while still in the shower. This is the last chance to get locks in order before curl definition starts--no further brushing is allowed! Run a wide-tooth comb through hair, stop the water, and flip your head upside-down. With hands, scrunch hair for about 30 seconds to eliminate excess water and define curls.

5. Apply a frizz-fighting serum or mousse. It’s unnecessary to use three or four different products. One will do the trick. Some serums to try are FX Special Effects Silk Drops Sheer Liquid Silk and the original John Freida Frizz-Ease. Starting with a dime size, rub hands together and then apply to hair. With head flipped upside-down, work from the nape of the neck toward the crown, applying only remnants of serum to the top and front. Excess serum on top equals the undesirable “wet look.” If mousse is more your thing, John Freida’s Take Charge tames frizz while locking individual curls.

6. Dry hair using a diffuser. Air from a regular hair-dryer is too direct and will wreak havoc on curl definition. Scrunching intermittently, set your dryer with diffuser attachment on medium heat, medium force. If you have a lot of hair, break the boring drying process with other “getting ready” tasks. After 5 or 10 minutes, get dressed, apply make-up, feed the dog, or check email. By breaking up drying into intervals, you'll save time and cut back on hair damage. After knocking out another part of your routine, return to the blow-dryer for another session. Stop drying when there is no residual dampness. If you're rushing out the door, focus on the top layers. Slightly moist bottom layers won't compromise volume as much as those on top. Virtually frizz-free, your once tough-to-tame curls will have you smiling all day.

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