How to manage curly hair - Garnier How to manage curly hair - Garnier

Curly Hair Tips: 9 Expert Tricks for Healthier, Bouncier Curls

If you’ve been blessed with curly hair, understanding how to keep curly hair healthy to achieve well-defined curls is vital. As curly hair is naturally drier and more prone to breakage, it requires a little extra TLC. From choosing the right products, to learning about the least damaging styling and drying techniques, our curly hair tips will guarantee gorgeous, head-turning curls.

9 Curly Hair Tips for Strong, Defined, and Frizz-Free Curls

Our definitive curly hair advice for healthy curly hair gives simple yet highly effective practices that will keep your locks (and you) looking and feeling their very best.

Diet & Hydration are Important for Healthy Curls
Choosing Curly Hair Products
Always Use a Deep Conditioner or Hair Mask Weekly
Dry Your Hair the Right Way
Trim Regularly to Keep Your Curls Healthy and Defined
Pack Curly Hair Products for On-the-Go Touch-Ups
Avoid Touching Your Curls
Choose the Right Styling Techniques for Long-Lasting Curls
01
Diet & Hydration are Important for Healthy Curls
If you’ve ever wondered how to keep curly hair healthy, one of the most important things you can do is to stay hydrated as curly hair tends to be drier than straight hair due to its structure. Eating a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals (biotin, iron, omega-3s, vitamin E) is also key to supporting strong curls, so load up on fatty fish, leafy greens, and nuts and seeds!
02
Choosing Curly Hair Products
Because curls need extra care, always choose healthy curly hair products free from harsh sulfates, parabens, and silicones, which can damage hair texture. Instead, opt for products formulated with nourishing glycerin, shea butter, and coconut oil for glossy, bouncy curls.
03
Always Use a Deep Conditioner or Hair Mask Weekly
In addition to regular conditioning, weekly deep-conditioning treatments, such as Garnier’s Honey Water Leave-In Cream infused with honey nectar, and floral water, replenish lost moisture and promote elasticity. Pamper your curls with a nourishing hair-repairing mask for extra deep-down hydration.
04
Dry Your Hair the Right Way
Ever wondered what’s the best way to dry curly hair? Banish the towel and opt for a microfiber towel or old T-shirt to minimize frizz, and damage.
05
Trim Regularly to Keep Your Curls Healthy and Defined
Regularly trimming your hair removes split ends and damage that can, otherwise, weaken the curl structure and cause unwanted frizz. Visit the salon every 6 to 8 weeks to maintain bounce and healthy curly hair.
06
Pack Curly Hair Products for On-the-Go Touch-Ups
Curly hair can change noticeably throughout the day, especially when it’s hot and humid out, so always carry a curl SOS repair kit containing a curl refresher spray or lightweight cream, plus a wide-tooth comb to gently detangle curls on the go.
07
Avoid Touching Your Curls
Frequent touching after styling spoils the shape of your curls, and increases frizz. But if you have mussed up your locks, don’t panic! Reach for a curl-defining spray to restore your curls on the go.
08
Choose the Right Styling Techniques for Long-Lasting Curls
How do I bring out my natural curls, and hold curl definition throughout the day? Try scrunching, plopping, and diffusing for well-defined curls that last.

Let Conditioner Work Its Magic: The Right Way To Condition Curls

Applying conditioner the right way is essential for healthy curly hair.

The right way to condition curls - Garnier

  • Choose a conditioner that has been formulated for curly/coily hair.
  • Use the ‘praying hands’ application technique: place your hands on either side of a section of hair, fingers and palms together, and gently glide your hands down the length of the hair. This technique evenly distributes the conditioner, as well as reducing frizz, and promoting curl definition.
  • Leave the conditioner for a few minutes (very important) to work its magic before rinsing.

Curly Hair Tips and Tricks for Every Curl Type

Whether you have soft waves or tight coils, read our curly hair tips and tricks for gorgeous, frizz-free locks!

Type 2: Wavy Hair Tips
Type 3: Curly Hair Advice
Type 4: Coily Hair Care Tips
01
Type 2: Wavy Hair Tips
Lightweight mousses and sea salt sprays are perfect for soft, beachy waves. If your curls lose their bounce, revive them with a spritz of a curl refresher spray.
02
Type 3: Curly Hair Advice
Opt for curl-enhancing creams and gels that define curls without the dreaded crunchiness. If you’re looking for added volume and frizz-control, try daytime pineappling for a casual style that showcases your curly locks.
03
Type 4: Coily Hair Care Tips
Opt for ultra-hydrating creams, butters, and oils to lock in that all-important moisture. Protective styles like twists and braids also help retain moisture, and are an easy to style hair without heat.

Curly Hair FAQ

  • How To Manage Curly Hair?
  • How To Keep Curly Hair Healthy?
  • What Is the Best Curly Hair Routine?

Garnier Commits to Greener Beauty

LEARN MORE