Taking Care Of Thick Curly Hair

Thick and curly hair can be a beautiful combination however it may also be a difficult combination to maintain.  Difficult because styling this type of hair requires some effort.  For example many styles require straightening the hair and over time the heat and damaged caused from a flat iron takes its toll.  Here are a few ideas to help maintain thick curly hair.

The first idea is to use a good conditioner in your hair regularly.  Using a good conditioner for your thick and curly hair will help you have better control over it and will help your hair to be healthy and shiny.  Conditioner is a good idea no matter what type of hair you have however thick curly hair tends to be coarse and can really benefit from conditioning.

As we said conditioner is an essential part in maintaining thick curly hair.  The different styling methods used for curly hair often include daily straightening.  Hair can easily become damaged and can be prone to breakage because of the heat used to straighten the hair.  So it is important to protect your thick curly hair before you even begin.  Make sure to use a heat serum on your hair before you begin straightening.  This will help protect your hair from the heat and will also help create a nice straight look.

Another idea is to have your thick curly hair trimmed often.  This will help your hair remain healthy as well as give your hair a nice style.  Thick, curly hair is a beautiful combination and with a few little steps in your routine you can maintain this hair with ease.

When styling naturally curly hair in an updo there are a few things that need to be considered in order to ensure the best style has been created.

It is best to create an updo when your curly hair has not been recently washed, at least 24 hours is best.  This will allow your hairs natural oils to help keep the style in place.  Along with hairs natural oils, styling products will also help enhance the updo.  Try using pomade or gel to help create the look you want.

Be careful not to use too much styling product in your curly hair as it will weigh the hair down and cause your hair to look dirty and unclean.  Try using as little styling product as possible while still maintaining your hairs natural curl.  When styling your curly hair in an updo it is also important to remember that your hairs body and volume should be created before you pin it up.  Doing this first will ensure that your hair will be full of life and volume even pulled up in an updo.

Here are a few reminders for once your curly hair is styled in a nice updo.  Remember a few extra bobby pins in case of a hair emergency.  Natural movement can undo hair that has not been pinned up well enough.  Pack a travel size bottle of hair spray and give your hair a spray every few hours to keep your curls in place and in shape.  Try to do this every few hours and you will have sweet success.