Frizzing curls are super annoying and can ruin any curly hairstyle. Moisture care is the key to gaining control over your curls. But how do you achieve the ideal moisture balance? Curly hair has a different structure than “normal” straight hair, and the right moisture level is crucial for healthy, resilient curls.
In this article, we explain why moisture is so important for curly hair and give you some tips on how to keep your hair properly hydrated.
The secret of curls lies in their structure
Curly hair is naturally more porous than straight hair. This is because curly hair has a completely different structure than “normal,” straight hair. It also means that the cuticle layer of curly hair is more open, allowing moisture to move in and out more easily. This can cause an imbalanced moisture level, resulting in dry, brittle, frizzy, or stretched curls. If your curls frizz, they are lacking proper moisture and care.
Keeping the right moisture balance in your hair ensures it stays healthy and retains its natural elasticity. Moisture in your curls helps reduce frizz and improve shine. If you don’t monitor the moisture needs of your curls properly, your hair can become damaged, prone to breakage, and dull-looking. Of course, moisture alone is not enough—proper care also plays a major role.
Did you know that...
- about 80% of your curls consist of moisture?
- it’s no surprise that moisture disappears from your curls when the sun shines or the heating is on?
- you can use a diffuser to help restore the moisture balance?
Our tips for perfectly moisturized curls
After washing your scalp thoroughly with a gentle cleanser, it’s important to bring moisture into your curls. Do this by scrunching your curls, a technique well-known in the curly world as “crunching.” Squeeze your curls until you hear a squishy sponge-like sound. At that point, no more water drips from your hair and you’ve reached the optimal moisture balance. If your hair is dripping wet, moisture care cannot penetrate properly. Once you reach this balance, you’ve created the perfect foundation to care for your curls with the Curls Control product line.
Our four top products are ideally balanced in terms of proteins, oils, and nourishing ingredients. Use a hydrating shampoo that is sulfate-free and contains hydrolyzed wheat proteins, as they help retain moisture.
- Using a shampoo and conditioner designed specifically for curly hair helps maintain the hair’s moisture balance. Our products are rich in hydrating ingredients like aloe vera, jojoba oil, and argan oil.
- Use a leave-in conditioner. Depending on your hair’s porosity, you can rinse it out, rinse it partially, or leave it in completely.
- When used as a leave-in, it greatly helps maintain curly hair’s moisture balance. Less is more here—too much can make curls greasy.
- Avoid cotton towels, as they absorb both moisture and hair products. Rough cotton also has an abrasive effect.
- Use a deep conditioning mask regularly.
- Limit the use of heat tools, such as a blow-dryer.
- Protect your hair from the sun. UV radiation can dry out hair and disrupt moisture balance. Wear a hat or scarf in the sun, or use a styling product with UV protection.
Conclusion
It’s important for curly hair to get enough moisture to stay healthy. Use moisturizing products, regularly massage cream into your curls, and protect your hair from heat and UV rays to maintain an optimal moisture balance.
