01/10These curly-hair hacks will change your hair-game

These curly-hair hacks will change your hair-game

There’s a reason why artificial hair straightening and keratin treatments are so popular – because curly hair can be such a mess. No matter how much you hug, kiss, caress and nourish those curls with the best of creams, gels and conditioners, they will find way to become a frizzy mess. And just when you think you’ve gotten a hang of those curls, the weather plays havoc and changes the game altogether. If you’re still struggling with keeping your curls bouncy, ahead are some curly-girl approved hacks you must know.

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02/10How to Prevent Crunchy Curls

How to Prevent Crunchy Curls

If you wake up with crunchy, ramen-looking sections, rub a bit of hair oil between your fingers and smooth it over the stiff pieces to break down the mousse/gel and give them bounce again.

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03/10Cocktail your own curl cream

Cocktail your own curl cream

If you can't find a curl cream that works for your curl type, try making your own using a leave-in and a curl gel. Mix a squeeze of your favorite leave-in conditioner (for hydration) with a squeeze of lightweight gel (for definition), then rake it through your damp, plopped hair, drying it as usual

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04/10Comb your curls when they're sopping wet

Comb your curls when they're sopping wet

Instead of combing your hair after you've dried it and applied all of your products, do your whole curl routine on sopping-wet hair while you're still in the shower. Why? Because you want to encourage your curls to clump together and dry in their natural pattern, which can't happen if you comb through them when they're partially dry and already starting to clump.

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05/10Pineapple your curls

Pineapple your curls

Pineappling your curls means tying your hair all up, like a pineapple. It works for all curl types from 3a to 4c. So before hitting the sack, just flip your head over, gather your curls on the top of your head, and tie them once (or twice, max) with a scrunchie, letting your hair spill forward.

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06/10Plop your curls with a T-shirt

Plop your curls with a T-shirt

Plopping is a technique a technique that uses a T-shirt to dry your curls in a self-contained mound on top of your head to help them stay springy and defined—is the key to smooth, defined, frizz-free curls, while your regular terry-cloth towel is the enemy (its nubby, rough texture causes frizz, while the twisting motion ruins your curl pattern).

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07/10Use a curl-specific brush to detangle your curls

Use a curl-specific brush to detangle your curls

In those rare times when you must detangle those curls, do them before you hop into that shower. Use brush that is specifically meant for curly hair. Begin by gently brushing the dry curls from the botton and then to the top. When in the shower, drench your hair with a smoothening cream. You may spread the product from roots to tips with a wide tooth comb.

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08/10Apply your conditioner to dry hair, not wet.

Apply your conditioner to dry hair, not wet.

This will sound insane, but if you think about the science behind it, it really isn’t. When you apply a conditioner to wet hair, it sort of competes with the water that’s already on the hair. Since curly hair is drier, it’s possible your hair becomes saturated with water before you even begin to apply a conditioner. Hence, apply conditioner before you hit the shower.

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09/10Make your own cleansing conditioner

Make your own cleansing conditioner

Instead of playing a game of risk, try making your own cleansing conditioner that will gently cleanse your scalp while moisturizing your curls. Just mix a squeeze of sulphate-free shampoo with a few squeezes of your favorite conditioner in the palm of your hand, then massage it into your roots before rinsing. Make sure to still use a conditioner on your ends for max moisture.

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10/10Skip the shampoo and co-wash, instead

Skip the shampoo and co-wash, instead

If you have extra-dry curls (or if you have type-4 hair), skip the shampoo completely and try co-washing—i.e. washing your hair with only conditioner or a specific co-wash formula. Co-wash your curls once a week, or as often as needed, to keep your hair moisturized without it drying out.

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