Top 3 Tips For Washing Curly Hair

Today I want to share with you my top 3 tips for Washing Curly Hair During the summer. Now that summer is near, I’m sure you are looking for ways to care for your curly hair to keep it soft and manageable. When it comes to our hair type, hydration should be our favorite word. Whether your curls are soft, coarse, loose, or tight, we all have that word in common because curly hair is the driest hair type. Our natural oils from the scalp cannot make their way down to the ends of our hair when we have so many curls.

Therefore, we have to rely on excellent products to keep our mane healthy, shiny, and frizz-free. It is possible that the products that worked for your hair during the winter stops working or reacts differently on your hair during the
summer. Make sure you check your products as the new season approaches. Aside from great products, water is your best friend when it comes adding moisture to your hair. Washing your hair on a regular basis is the best way to make sure that your scalp is free of any product buildups also.

Top 3 Tips For Washing Curly Hair During The Summer

Find the right shampoo

  • Start with a moisturizing shampoo, or any shampoo designed for curly hair. I always notice more frizz when I use a shampoo that does not help with moisture. Doing an overnight treatment with warm coconut oil before washing your hair with a shampoo is also beneficial if you want to tame frizz and add moisture. How often you should use a shampoo really depends on how fine your hair is.  I wash or co-wash (washing with a conditioner) every 4 to 5 days.

Don’t skip the conditioner

  • Always apply a moisture rich conditioner after rinsing out the shampoo. Look for words like hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing, and de-tangling on the labels when buying a conditioner. You also need to look for ingredients like fatty alcohols that soften the hair. TREsemme moisture rich conditioner with vitamin E is one of my favorites. It provides slip and conditions the hair very quick.

Deep condition to retain moisture

  • Doing a deep conditioning treatment once a week is very beneficial for the hair. It nourishes the hair and allows the necessary ingredients to penetrate the hair shaft. According to Tippi Shorter, the Aveda global director, 10 to 30 minutes with heat is all you really need when deep conditioning your hair. When I deep condition with heat, I love to heat up a small bath towel in the dryer or the microwave and wrap it around my head after putting a plastic cap on my head. I usually leave it on for about 30 minutes, comb the hair with a wide tooth comb, then rinse with cool water before applying my leave-ins.

In conclusion

I am a big fan of co-washing, which means washing your hair with a conditioner only.  If you work out five days a week and feel that your hair is sweaty, you can do a quick rinse, apply the conditioner to your hair, focusing on your ends ( not your scalp), then rinse the conditioner out. Always add your leave-ins and seal the moisture in with an oil or butter whenever you wet your hair; that will help close the cuticles and keep your hair moisturized longer.

How do you keep your hair clean and healthy during the summer?
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25 Comments

  1. June 10, 2015 / 8:25 am

    These are super tips!! Now is the time that my hair will either get really oily at the root due to the sun and/or super dry at the ends because of the sun!! It can be a mess! I love putting conditioner in my hair, feels marvellous, especially if you've been out in the sun all day, cools the head.Wish you a marvellous day my dear Xxx

  2. Jackie Harrison
    June 10, 2015 / 10:01 am

    Very helpful tips doll.

  3. June 10, 2015 / 2:53 pm

    Good tips Nerline, now in summer my hair is still messy!XD Kisses! xo

  4. Lenya
    June 10, 2015 / 6:56 pm

    Great post and helpful tips, Nerline. Wash day tonite, report tomorrow 😉
    kisses honey luv ya
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  5. Beautetude
    June 11, 2015 / 4:35 am

    I find these tips very helpful. I must admit I almost never use a deep conditioner but I will use one now for sure.

  6. Missy May
    June 11, 2015 / 8:39 am

    Great hair post with good tips. Thanks for sharing, sisi.

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  7. Subha Bose
    June 11, 2015 / 12:15 pm

    Deep conditioner is a must during summer.

  8. June 11, 2015 / 2:06 pm

    Yeah, the sulfate dries out the hair Lori! Avoid it if you can.

  9. beautycindy2002
    June 11, 2015 / 2:37 pm

    I love this useful tips especially how to wash your hair using just conditioner
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  10. Diana Ashuayem
    June 11, 2015 / 5:00 pm

    These are all great tips!! Another tip is to invest in hats, curly hair can be unpredictable during humid conditions..lol In case you hair turns out for the worse, you can just put a hat on.
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  11. Tomes Edition
    June 12, 2015 / 2:06 am

    Since I live in the tropics mya wash days is pretty much the same lol. Great tips!

  12. Falasha
    June 12, 2015 / 8:25 am

    great tips… deep conditioning makes a huge difference for me.

    xx Falasha

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  13. June 12, 2015 / 3:52 pm

    Yes! I find it to be the best way to nourish the hair.

  14. Neena and Nique
    June 13, 2015 / 7:49 pm

    i've been using this brand for years now but i never used this one. the fact that you outline so much info about it i must say im definitely going to try this one even tho lately im running away from sulfate because that helps to dry out my hair.. but thanks for the info

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  15. June 17, 2015 / 1:30 pm

    You can always add some essential oils to your shampoo to lessen the effects of the dryness.

  16. June 23, 2015 / 8:22 pm

    I need to eat/drink more kale. I'm the worst when it comes to eating clean but you're great at reminding me why it's so important!

  17. June 28, 2015 / 12:29 am

    I love heads and shoulders and always use it (the dandruff shampoo) after leaving my hair in a hairstyle for a long time. I don't know if I would use the spray though because of the alcohol. Great review!

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