Do you have curly hair and need to give it a healthy and natural look? The Curly method is designed to give you this result, a method created by Lorraine Massey to be able to have much less frizzy hair and see that more hydrated and nourished hair. Much of the problems we face with this treatment is the dryness and frizz, with a routine that will make us follow that discipline that will lead to what we need.
Why does hair lose its naturalness? In most cases we use products that are convenient for us. Most of them are composed of aggressive sulfates that invade the natural oils of the scalp and dry it out. Let's observe in the following lines how the products we use daily act, what we should avoid and how to act on it.
What happens to the products we use?
We generally use shampoos, conditioners and masks full of silicones and parabens which make the appearance of our hair even worse. Why is this happening? These products and their components not only offer an artificial appearance to the hair, but also offer a film that They don't let the hair hydrate. In the long run, these silicones accumulate and produce flaking or dandruff.
What is the Curly method?
The Curly hair method It is created by its creator Lorraine Massey, a great stylist who decided to mention good hair care, especially for show off perfect, healthy and voluminous curls. Do you have unruly curls? Is your hair always frizzy?
Curly hair that does not stay hydrated and is always frizzy and dry may not maintain an ungroomed look and is more easily damaged. The author of maintaining well-groomed hair offers us the possibility of doing so with a series of steps. It is done with the method Curly Girl or the curly hair method, where shampoos with silicones, sulfates or any ingredient that affects the health of the hair that could alter its definition are not used. Among its steps we will find: its preparation, washing and styling.
Use the 4 golden rules of the Curly method
To carry out this method it is important to carry out a few simple steps thoroughly. But first of all, it is important to know the 4 golden rules to adopt habits with total perfection. The goal… to show off perfect curls!
1-The first rule of thumb is do an intensive hydration treatment. This point is essential and must be worked on first and weeks in advance. It is a job that It has to be done gradually and it must be observed over time.
2-The shampoos used must be free of alcohols, sulfates, parabens and non-volatile and/or insoluble silicones. What do these types of ingredients do? In curly hair, they cause dryness and frizz.
3-A cleaning of the tips before starting treatment. Making a small cut at the ends gives more vigor to the hair, since it absorbs all the nutrients that we offer later from the ends to the roots.
4-Use thick-toothed combs or your own fingers to comb your hair, especially when you have to brush it when your hair is wet. It's not at all advisable to do this with brushes. And above all, don't brush it when it's dry because it will cause frizz. Do it. when your hair is wet and when you have applied the conditioner or hairspray.
Steps for the Curly Method
First step: Clean your hair thoroughly
It is recommended to do a special and deep wash, that is, to clarify the hair. It's about using special shampoos with mild sulfates and silicone-free, with natural ingredients so that they deeply clean the scalp and do not accumulate residue in the hair. This procedure must be continued over time for the following steps to work.
Second step: Use a conditioner
Choose a specific conditioner for your hair type, in this case for curly hair. Those that offer hydration work very well, with a pure shea base, that reduce frizz and above all, that are specific for curly hair. One has to apply it from the middle of the hair to the ends and try to untangle it, without breaking it.
We offer some tips, e.g. we untangle from the half points and go up to unravel. You have to be careful not to do it aggressively so as not to break the hair and you can untangle it from strand to strand to make it easier.
Third step: Use a mask
Masks are very beneficial, But not all hair is grateful for this treatment. The treatment can be applied once a week, after the conditioner and letting it sit for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the needs of the hair.
But if you notice that your hair is too greasy or is not grateful for the masks, You can use it every 15 days. Those masks are ideal rich in shea butter, coconut oil or containing glycerin, since they are components that play a good result for curly and wavy hair.
Fourth step: A leave-in conditioner
This product can only be applied in necessary cases. The idea is not to add product after product, but in some cases it is necessary to continue adding something more for those rebellious hair. If you decide to add a leave-in conditioner, look for a product specifically for this purpose, for curly hair. The purpose is to maintain hair hydration before applying the curl definer.
Frizzy hair
Fifth step: A curl fixative
It is the step of defining and It is important to do so so that it does not lose its shape, especially when it loses moisture. There are multiple products that can be applied, from gels, creams, gums, foams…many of them with a glossy or matte effect.
It's a matter of experimenting to try what feels best for your curls. The important thing is that they do not contain silicones or drying alcohols. Before applying them you must dry hair by removing excess water, better using a soft microfiber towel and not a cotton one.
Sixth step: Dry the hair and apply some type of serum to the ends
After using a hairspray, you must dry your hair. It is better to dry your hair outdoors, combing it gently with your fingers and marking thick strands. If you do it with a dryer, use a diffuser and with minimum heat. When finished, use a little serum for ends to seal them.
Last tips
Act quickly. be faithful to the routine to perform for a long time and use the same routine. Don't use a different routine every week, otherwise you won't be able to see if what you're doing works for a while.
When you sleep, collect hair with a high bun, or use a hat so that the curl does not get damaged. The next morning use the method of “Refresh the Curly Method”, consisting of slightly wet your curls to be able to revive all the products they carry. Then with our fingers we lightly squeeze the curls so that they come back to life and make them take their shape again.
