If you are one of the lucky ladies with naturally curled hair, or if you fell in love with curls and chemically brought them into your life, it means that you are facing daily a hair with its own personality. Every morning you struggle to untangle it, your comb is caught prisoner of the hair trap, and just when you are in a bigger rush, you manage to obtain an Afro hairstyle after several minutes of brushing it.
When your daily routine looks like that for many mornings in a row, you might be tempted to cut your hair as short as possible, or to straighten it in order to give it a lesson. But before going to these extreme changes you should try understanding better the special features of your hair and how to deal with it. Your hair is like a lovely child who simply needs the right guidance.
First of all you must admit that you love your curly hair. It represents something rebellious, romantic and unique in your life. Every step in taking care of this type of hair is very important in order to achieve tamed and defined curls which are a pleasure to look at or to play with.
It all starts with the washing. Curly hair is more difficult than other types of hair because it is dryer than the others. It needs its natural oils in order to stay moisturized and look nice. That is why washing it more than three or four times a week might be too much. You must apply the shampoo mostly on the scalp and the conditioner on lowest part of your hair. It is important to use hair moisturizing products whenever you wash.
You shouldn't comb your curly hair; at least not when it is dry; and not with a normal comb. A wide toothed comb can untangle your hair successfully, after you have applied conditioner on it and after you have already passed your fingers through it a few times. You should dry it by blotting it with a towel and then allowing it to air dry. Use styling products that help define your curls.
There are hairdressers London which have become specialized in washing, cutting and styling curly hair. You should identify them for an appropriate treatment and for a few more tips regarding how to take care of your curly hair.