How to take care of curly hair: products and tips for a healthy and defined hair

Do you have curly hair and dream of transforming every strand into a defined, soft and shiny curl?

Curly hair care can seem like a challenge, but with the right secrets and products, you can tame frizz and enhance your natural beauty.

In this article, you'll find everything you need to create an effective routine that enhances your curly hair and keeps it healthy and moisturized, for curls that will make you feel confident, every day.

Understanding curly hair: why does it require special care?

Curly hair, by its very nature, is drier and more brittle than straight hair. Their spiral shape prevents the scalp's natural oils from flowing easily down the shaft, leaving the lengths and ends often dehydrated. In addition, the curl structure can make hair more vulnerable to breakage and split ends.

Therefore, each step of care should aim to deeply nourish, define shape and reduce frizz. Here is a comprehensive routine with recommended products and practices to effectively take care of curly hair.

1. Cleansing: gentle and moisturizing shampoo.

One of the most common mistakes in curly hair care is using shampoos that are too harsh, which can further dry out the scalp and the curls themselves. Opt for a moisturizing, gentle and sulfate-free shampoo, such as the ESTĒREL’s CURLY HAIR CLEANSER, formulated to gently cleanse, giving elasticity and shine to the hair structure thanks to its disciplining and moisturizing action.

Its active ingredients, hydrolyzed wheat protein and Argan oil, have a powerful repairing and restructuring action, while flaxseed and chia seed extracts, provide hydration and strengthen hair structure, improving elasticity and tone, reducing the frizz effect.

Tip: Don't wash hair too often, as over-washing can strip natural moisture and make curls even drier. Cleansing every two to three days is ideal to keep the hair clean but hydrated.

2. Rich and untangling conditioner

After shampooing, conditioner is an essential step in curly hair care, as it helps to gently detangle, reducing the risk of breakage and keeping curls soft and defined. Choosing a nourishing conditioner specifically for curly or frizzy hair is essential to ensure proper hydration and protection. Emollient ingredients such as natural oils (jojoba or argan) and plant proteins promote combability and reduce frizz, making the curls more elastic and disciplined.

Tip: Apply conditioner only to the lengths and ends, avoiding the scalp so as not to weigh it down. Use a brush suitable for curly hair or a wide-toothed comb to detangle knots gently while the conditioner is in place.

3. Mask to deeply moisturize

Once a week, apply a nourishing curly hair mask. The mask has a more intense effect than balm and penetrates deep into the shaft of the hair, repairing and nourishing the hair from the inside.

ESTĒREL’s CURLS HAIR ENHANCER MASK is specially formulated to offer an intensive treatment: thanks to ingredients such as argan oil, sericine and ceramides, the mask improves elasticity and strengthens the hair structure, wrapping it in a protective film that prevents breakage and increases crease resistance.

Pro tip: Hold your hair in a low bun with a hair clip, wrap it in a plastic cap and then cover with a warm towel while you let the product work. The heat will help the active ingredients penetrate deep, making your hair even softer and brighter.

4. Styling: enhance the shape of the curl

Styling products are essential to define and enhance curls. Depending on your hair type and the result you want, you can choose to use a leave-in conditioner, a disciplining gel, or combine them together for an even more defined and lasting effect.

ESTĒREL’s ÉCLAT CAPILLAIRE BALM is a conditioner without rinsing that makes hair soft, soft and shiny, with an anti-frizz effect ideal for those who have curly, dry or brittle hair. Thanks to natural extracts of macadamia, chamomile, corn and wheat, this product moisturizes and protects the hair, improving combability and giving a natural shine. Applied to damp hair after washing, it helps to maintain the shape of the curl and gives a soft and healthy hair.

For those who prefer a frizz control and intense definition, the ESTĒREL’s CURLS HAIR FIXER GEL is the ideal product. This moisturizing and polishing gel enhances the natural elasticity of the curl and protects the hair fiber. Thanks to panthenol, which maintains hydration, aloe extract that gives a disciplining effect and extracts of flax seeds and chia that improve elasticity and resistance, curls are defined and without frizz for a long time.

Pro tip: Apply products from the beginning of the hair (without touching the scalp) to the ends. Distribute well with your fingers and then scrunch, gently pressing them with your hands from the tips towards the roots. This technique helps to define the curls and maintain their shape, for an elastic result without frizz.

If you are just approaching the care of your curls and want a complete kit, we suggest the SPECIAL KIT MELOS CURLY STYLE: the ideal routine to get soft curls, defined and frizz-free. The kit combines shampoo Curly hair cleanser, the Curls hair enhancer mask and the Curls hair fixer gel to enhance the natural wavy or curly hair, offering nourishment and hydration with an effective anti-frizz effect.

5. The right drying to avoid frizz

Drying is crucial to keeping curls frizz-free. Use a diffuser hair dryer with low/medium temperature and low/medium speed, while before drying, gently pat the hair with a microfiber towel to remove excess water and further define the shape of the curls.

Remember: while drying, touch your hair as little as possible with your hands because this practice, very common in reality, favors the formation of the frizzy and ruffled effect.

Let the curls dry by moving and rotating the diffuser over the entire hair.

6. Night protection for perfect curls when waking up

Protecting your hair at night is essential to reduce frizz. Use a silk or satin pillowcase to limit friction and preserve moisture. Alternatively, tie your hair into a soft bun with a silk elastic and wear a curl cap, which helps to maintain definition until the morning. When you wake up, just remove the cap, shake the curls and your hair will be perfect!

Latest useful tips for curly hair care

• Use specific curly hair brushes, proceeding to untangle your hair only in the hydration phase, after conditioner or mask. We also recommend to untangle your hair before applying styling products; in this way you will have a "more homogeneous canvas" to work on.

• Protect hair from heat, using heat protectors before drying and avoid or limit the use of the hair straightener.

• Constantly moisturize your curly hair making sure you never skip the step of the conditioner and the periodic use of the mask.

• Avoid products with alcohol inside, which can further dry the hair, accentuating frizz

In conclusion, taking care of curly hair requires attention and the right products, but the results pay off every effort: well-defined, soft and luminous curls that enhance your natural beauty.

With a consistent routine and natural products specifically formulated for the needs of your curls, you can finally show off a healthy hair without frizz!