Advice and products to care Curly Hair!

If you have curly hair, chances are your hair tends to be dry, coarse and brittle. It also tends to frizz up, doesn’t it?

Before we start, remember that you basically have two options: you can accept your hair “as is,” try the tips listed below and make the best of it, or you can decide to straighten it.

Some men feel like they’re fighting a losing battle when it comes to combating the frizz, high volume and general wildness associated with curly hair, but if cared for properly, it can be their most striking feature! A luscious head of curly locks is definitely a head turner for me.
Styling curly hair is really about two main things — reducing frizz and defining curl. Most people get frustrated because they try to tame curl/volume when hair is dry which actually compounds the problem. It’s crucial to coat curly hair with product when it’s wet to block humidity and define the curl pattern, and once it dries it shouldn’t be fussed with

Suggestions to make your hair look flatter and under control.

Keep it short

The first tip is an obvious one, but it’s often overlooked. Keeping your hair nice and short at all times is a good idea because short hairstyles are generally easier to maintain and style. A buzz cut is, of course, the best solution.

The Buzz

Anyone can get a shorter hairstyle to decrease their prep time in the morning, reduce the appearance of hair loss, and flatter their face. If you choose a short hairstyle that lets just a touch of wave show through, you’ll still have an easy time styling it. While a short haircut is easier, just remember that all haircuts should frame your face well, and your hairstylist will be able to determine the best shape of your low-maintenance ‘do.
A simple haircut is easy to maintain, but you will need to remember that all hair needs a little love.

straight hair

Go long

If short hair is out of the question, here are a few tips on how you can keep your curls from frizzing and eventually puffing up.
The best way to flatten your curly hair is to cut it regularly, every four to six weeks. Good hairstylists will cut your hair in different angles, which will make it “leaner” and remove the excess volume.
To combat the frizzies, refrain from blowing hair dry. Adding heat to air only increases the problem. Instead, finger-comb hair, letting curls air-dry. (Luckily, because your hair tends to be dry, so you don’t need to wash hair more than a couple times a week). If you must use a blow dryer, use a diffuser and dry by cupping hair with your hands from below (never scrunch curls, you’ll invite frizz). One tip we learned from a curly haired friend: Don’t rub hair dry with a towel, instead squeeze moisture out with paper towels.
Another way to cut down some of the volume is to reduce the overall amount of curls in your hair, which is essentially a quick-fix technique, instead of fully straightening your hair. Simply brush your hair and apply a bit of hairspray while your hair is still wet. This will help you straighten portions of your hair where you have a bit too much curl, which in turn will help reduce your hair’s overall volume.
Settimio is a top stylist, here he explain his technique. Melillo technique is to work a large dose of de-frizzer/curl enhancer like Redken ringlet 07 curl perfector through semi-wet hair to discourage frizz and define the curl pattern. He then coils a couple curls around her fingers while using a diffuser attachment on a hair dryer until it is almost dry (hair can also be air dried). A defining pomade is then gently applied to the perimeter of the head (not through the hair, just on top) to separate and define curls and add shine. This style will last a couple days, especially on coarse hair styles. Finer hair should skip the last step and use a lighter product.
Settimio also states that curly hair should not be washed everyday but every 2-3 days with a moisturizing shampoo for coarse unruly hair and conditioned with a moisturizing conditioner.

short curly hairstyle

medium curly hairstyle

Products Every Curly-Haired Guy Needs

They are a better bet than clarifying (or clear) shampoos.

Two types of conditioners

You simply cannot over-condition frizzy hair. You need a heavy conditioner for use every time you wash your hair, and a deep conditioner for use once a week.