Ouidad: The Curl Experts

Sure, it’s cold and windy. But don’t be so quick to blame the state of your hair on the state of the weather! Here are a few styling tips from Ouidad that you can incorporate right now to calm the frizz that comes with the season:

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1. Shampoo only as often as your kinky curl pattern dictates.  It is always best to use your fingertips to massage your scalp and run your fingers downward to detangle curls.  But if you must comb your curls, be sure to use a wide-toothed comb. And only do so when hair is wet, being careful not to yank at tangled hair.

2. If you towel dry, be gentle, and do not over-handle your hair. Your natural curl pattern can quickly turn to frizz if your curls are touched too harshly or too often while they are drying.

3. When possible, keep your curls in the shade during  hot weather. Avoid excessive heat whenever possible, including shampooing or rinsing with very hot water, or using hot rollers, curling irons, straightening irons, blow dryers… or any other instruments of curly torture!

4. And if you simply cannot resist the chlorinated water of the swimming pool, remember to wear a snug-fitting swimming cap—and don’t be shy about doubling up if you have to. But then, after all, remember that there’s always Ouidad’s Climate Control to help block out excess humidity, and help fight the frizz!