Show Your Curls Some Love!

Top Tips for Healthy Curly Hair From The Experts at Karen Wright Salon in Thornton Heath, Croydon

If you've got curly hair, you know that taking care of it can sometimes feel like a full time job! Out of all of the hair types, naturally curly or afro hair is the most prone to dryness, which can leave it fragile and susceptible to breakage.

To avoid dry, frizzy and fragile curls you should create a regular hair routine that nourishes and hydrates your curls. If you're looking for ways to improve the health of your curly hair, you've come to the right place. At Karen Wright Hair Salon in Thornton Heath, Croydon, we are the curly hair experts who can show you how to nurse your curls into perfect health. 

What Causes Damaged Curly Hair?

There are a number of factors which can lead to damaged curls including rough styling, chemical treatments, over-washing, using the wrong products and heated styling. We stock a wide range of products to nourish and hydrate curls plus heat protection sprays to protect the hair if you simply must use heated styling tools. 

Ask your Karen Wright expert about our range of vegan friendly, sulphate and paraben free curly hair products from Davines, an eco-friendly hair care company. 

Why Does Curly Hair Need Special Treatment?

Whether you have loose waves or tight type 3c hair, your curly hair requires special care to look its best. Naturally curly hair has more twists making it much more delicate than naturally straight hair. Due to these twists in the curl pattern, the natural oils produced on your scalp find it harder to work their way through the hair shaft, making the hair more prone to dryness and increasing the likelihood of damage and frizz.

Dry curls are also more prone to knotting and becoming tangled which, if they aren't detangled gently, means that the hair will be likely to break more easily.

5 Hacks to Fix Damaged Curly Hair

Get Regular Trims

Broken hair strands cannot be repaired and, if untreated, split ends will continue to split further up the hair shaft. Regularly trimming your hair at our Croydon salon will improve the appearance of your curl pattern and get rid of any broken and split ends. 

Say "No" to Chemicals

If your curly hair is feeling fragile or fried, it is best to avoid chemical treatments such as relaxers or bleach, which can damage the hair cuticle and cause further damage to already dehydrated and stressed strands. Give your curls some time to recover by avoiding bleach and chemical treatments, our curly hair experts can help you transition to your natural curls if you have relaxed hair.

Nourish Curls With a Salon Treatment

Injecting moisture into dehydrated and damaged curls is essential. A deep conditioning treatment or moisturising mask will help to restore moisture to damaged, thirsty curls. If your hair is particularly dry and fragile, deeply condition at home with a specialist overnight mask or leave in conditioner between salon visits. 

Wash Your Hair Less

We wouldn't recommend washing every day for any hair type, but especially not for curly hair. Limit your washes to every other day at the most and use a sulphate free, curl enhancing shampoo with curly conditioner and cooler water to close the hair cuticle. Pat your hair dry rather than rubbing with a towel - a microfibre hair towel will absorb water efficiently and keep your curls protected.

Cool Down!

If your hair has been damaged by regular heated styling, it's time to put down the tools. Heated tools are the biggest cause of hair damage in all hair types but, if you really must use heated styling tools, ensure that you use only the very best heat protection products before styling. Make sure your curls are completely dry before using heated styling tools. 

Book an Appointment With Croydon's Curly Hair Specialists

We offer exceptional, professional afro and multi-textured hair services at Karen Wright Salon in Croydon, so why not book your consultation today?  You can give us a call on 0208 664 3872 or book online here.