Curls and waves are pretty awesome, aren’t they? But whoever has it, knows that taking care of them demands a lot of attention and dedication! Among the challenges that this type of hair brings to the owners, is the ease of breaking, frizz, and dryness. Therefore, regardless of the length of the hair strands, taking care of the curls is essential to ensure their health and beauty. However, it is a fact that when the hair is shorter, care is a little more manageable, isn’t it?
Today we will put the long-length haircuts aside a little bit and show you how to take proper care[1]Sultan, N. (2018, March 5). The Dos and Don’ts of Short Curly Haircuts. NaturallyCurly.Com. https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/wavy-hair-type-2c/the-dos-and-donts-of-short-curly-haircuts of short curls, ensuring soft, defined, and wonderful hair!
LEAVE-IN, ALWAYS
A product that cannot be lacking for those who have curly hair is the leave-in conditioner[2]Montemurro, A. (2019, August 21). Curly Hair Tips: 8 Common Mistakes & How To Avoid Them | F.Y.I. F.Y.I. | by Function of Beauty. https://www.functionofbeauty.com/blog/new/curly-hair-tips/! After all, your hair needs a hand to form the curls. When the hair is short, the care remains the same, however, it is more suitable to opt for lightweight versions of the product, since you will be applying it closer to the scalp. And curls owners know well enough about the excessive oiliness at the roots…
SMALL AMOUNTS
Related to the above care, a very important point that you should have in mind when applying the products is the quantity. Since your hair is shorter, you will need fewer products, okay? It is best not to exceed a dime to quarter size amount of product. Thus, you will ensure that your hair will not become heavy or oily[3]All Things Hair. (2020, October 27). Cabelo cacheado curto: dicas de como cuidar e definir cachos. All Things Hair Brasil. … Continue reading.
STAY AWAY FROM THE HEAT (or protect your hair…)
This care is important for ALL curly hair lengths, but even more for short haircuts! The heat from heating devices such as flat iron and hairdryer damages the hair when used in excess or in the wrong way. If they are used constantly, the health of the hair will deteriorate. Therefore, the ideal is to try to let your hair dry naturally. If it is not possible, choose to always use products with thermal protection beforehand, and remember to hydrate your hair afterward!
DEEP CONDITIONING TIME
Deep conditioning is one of the most essential cares everyone should have with their hair. It reduces damage, makes your hair shinier and stronger, besides hydrating it A LOT. So, it goes without saying that short curly hair will benefit a lot from it, right? Try to deep condition your hair once a week or whenever you feel it is too dry!
PROTECT IT WHILE YOU SLEEP
The “day-after” is usually a nightmare for a lot of curly-haired girls out there. That is because whenever we sleep, our hair gets in contact with fabric that is harsh on it. It makes the curls lose their form and also frizzy. With short curly hair, this problem is even worse, since you can’t do things like putting it in a bun. The solution is sleeping with a silk pillowcase or wrapping a silk piece of clothing around your hair! Very fancy!
As you can see, there are many cares one should have with short curly hair (and curly hair, in general). Besides everything we said above, it is also of extreme importance that you use good curly hair products. We recommend curly hair products by Nazca, an awesome Brazilian brand! You can check out their products at Metro Brazil’s website! Go ahead and keep those short curls looking great!
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