Curly Q: I never wear my hair naturally curly because it gets SO frizzy! What are some styling tips I can use to help me rock smooth, frizz-free curls?*
I feel your pain, chica! It's not always easy to free curls from frizz, which is why I decided to check in with Morgan Willhite, curl expert and Creative Director for Ouidad (curly hair salon and brand) for some advice on how to get perfectly smooth, bouncy curls. Check out a few of her helpful tips below!
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Keep hair healthy: "Aside from product and techniques, the only long term way to control frizz and define curls is to ensure the health of the hair is in optimum condition," says Willhite who suggests nourishing tresses with a deep conditioning treatment, like Ouidad 12-Minute Deep Treatment ($52). "A reminder when deep treating, using a heating source will internally repair the strands of the hair which will leave your curls smoothed and defined," she says. I usually like to put on a clear shower cap and sit under a hooded dryer whenever I'm using a hair conditioning mask or treatment. You really do feel the difference!
Choose the right products: Willhite suggests using a product that's going to "hold, define, and control," like Ouidad's Climate Control Gel ($19). "[It] allows curls to feel hydrated while protecting you from frizz and flyways," she says. But if you're looking for a cheaper fix, try Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Extra Hold Spray Gel ($7). The lightweight formula is enriched with silk protein and vitamin E that leaves curls SUPER soft.
Apply properly: "Believe it or not, there is a science to applying product correctly," says Willhite, "First make sure hair is wet. The water helps distribute the product and move evenly to ensure every curl is saturated. Second, by dividing hair into 4 to 6 sections, apply product evenly in each section. This helps you to stay organized, while making sure product is evenly distributed." Personally, I like to create some additional bounce by tilting my head forward after applying product and scrunching my curls gently from the ends up to the roots. It gives curls a little more definition.
There you go–perfectly frizz-free curls in just 3 simple steps!
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