Your guide for curly hair with product recommendations. Suitable for adults & children ✅
Your guide for curly hair ➡️ with product recommendations
Curl type 3: Curly hair
Curly hair belongs to curl type 3. The characteristic curls and spirals give curly hair a natural bounce and volume. From lush waves to tight corkscrew curls, this curl type shows a diverse range. A distinction is made between subcategories 3a-3c:
3a: large, well-defined rings, diameter of up to 2 cm
3b: typical corkscrew curls, curls are smaller and have a diameter of up to 1cm
3c: even tighter curls, maximum diameter is 0.5cm
The three most common problems with curly hair:
1. No holding products are used
2. The wrong care and styling products are used
3. No styling techniques are used
In 5 steps to curly hair
Curly hair requires special care, as many products are designed for straight hair. The right product selection and care routine are crucial. With these 5 tips, you can achieve defined curly hair:
1. Work with mild shampoos
Sulfates can be problematic for curls because they degrease heavily and increase dryness - a challenge for curly hair that is already prone to dryness. Therefore, use sulfate-free shampoos and regularly integrate deep cleansing shampoos:
2. Apply conditioner
Curly hair often struggles with severe tangles. Therefore, in the second step, choose a conditioner or a deep conditioner that detangles the hair effortlessly. Only detangle your hair when it is wet and with conditioner in your hair. You can rotate between a normal conditioner and a deep conditioner.
3. Choose leave-in conditioner or curl cream
Leave-in products are the basis of your styling. Leave-in conditioners define, detangle and keep frizz under control because they close the cuticle. A curl cream does the same thing, is a little richer and also gives a little hold. Choose according to your hair needs.
4. Apply curl gel
After the leave-in comes the curl gel . They fix your hair and give you long-lasting, bouncy curls. Always apply them to wet hair. There are different levels of hold, from light to strong. Our recommendation: layer 2 gels for the ideal hold.
5. Choose the right styling tools
The right styling tools will help you get the best out of your curls. To start with, we recommend a basic set of curl towel, curl brush and spray bottle.
What can you do about frizz in curly hair?
The most efficient way to keep frizz under control is to use holding products such as curl gels and curl mousses, which fix the hair with film-forming ingredients.
In addition, there are effective anti-frizz products that we don't want to withhold from you, such as serums, alcohol-free hairsprays, etc.:
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Curl Knowledge FAQ
Do you offer a starter set to get you started?
Yes, we offer the popular Curly Hair Starter Box with 4 basic curl products at a bargain price, with which you can start your curl and wave routine straight away. The brilliant thing is that the box is suitable for all curl types.
Should you apply styling products to wet or towel-dried hair?
Always apply your styling products to wet hair. Otherwise, your hair can quickly become frizzy and the product will not be absorbed optimally by the hair. Excess water can be removed at any time using the micro-plopping method.
How much product should you use per styling product?
If you don't know how much to use, the spoon technique is a good idea: Take a teaspoon of the product and then see how your hair feels. If you were able to distribute it everywhere and your hair already had a nice slip, then that may have been enough. Start with a leave-in with a little less product and build up as needed. If you haven't used enough curl gel, you'll quickly notice a frizzy result. Next time, take another teaspoon and you can build up the amount and dose it well.
What tools do you need?
We recommend a curling brush, a curling towel and a spray bottle to get you started. Here you can find a tool set that is perfect for getting started.
What should I look out for when using curl gels?
1. Always apply to wet hair.
2. Holding ingredients leave a clear film on dry hair. In the world of curls, we call this "gelcast" . This is a hard layer around the individual strands of hair, the hair feels frozen and/or looks "wet". This gelcast is a very good sign of hold and definition. We simply have to knead this gelcast out of the hair as soon as the hair is 100% dry & thus conjure up the defined, soft, bouncy waves.
