Embrace The Curly Wash Day: How to Make Wash Day a Joy, Not a Chore

Next, consider the way you're washing your hair. Shampooing at least once a week is great for keeping curls hydrated. The process of shampooing opens up the cuticle allowing for water to flow into the strand - during this stage we should focus on smoothing out the curl and removing matting to help the strand and cuticle get the most out of this hydrating step. You'll be surprised at how easily this is achieved by just running your fingers or palms length-wise, literally smoothing out the hair until the matting resolves. This will also make the next step easier.

While conditioning and detangling, starting from the bottom up in sections with a wide tooth comb or nylon pin bristle brush to remove knots and avoid damaging your curls. Using your fingers can also be a great way to detangle with less chance of breakage but not many of us have the arm strength for that, am I right?! 🪢 

And when it comes to drying, rather than rubbing your hair vigorously with a towel, 🙅‍♀️ which can cause frizz and tangles, gently scrunch your hair with a microfiber towel, or cotton t-shirt, to remove excess water. This will help to define your curls and reduce frizz when styling.