Can I discuss an essential curly subject that always comes up? Cleansing curly and wavy hair. As an expert stylist specifically for curly and wavy hair, I will give you my professional advice. You must cleanse your curly hair. The nature of a curl in its design creates a drying effect and also will hold and attract debris and unwanted smells. Merely rinsing will not remove the soil, pollution, product build-up, or odors. Proper cleansing removes these unwanted elements and proper conditioning delivers moisturizing, repairing and essential nutrients for healthy shiny curls.
There are questions as to what cleansing products to use, what’s best? Notice I use the word “cleanse”? Shampoo is often blasted as a “dirty” word in some circles. Yes, not all cleansing products are the same and curls themselves have their own different needs. Shampooing need not be frequent, but it depends on your own hair needs. Oily, fine hair may need more frequent washing – monitor and touch it daily to determine what your hair needs.
Conditioning is a major factor in the maintenance and look of beautiful curls. Apply conditioner after shampooing, or you can use conditioner only on days without shampoo. You can shampoo and condition or simply rinse and condition.
I am first most loyal to what works for your hair, if your products work, then use them. My curly-wavy haired clients always want “Fast and Easy.” I remind you to look for beautiful too. You make me love what I do.
Vincent, Stylist, 57th Street Salon, NYC
