Some people—a.k.a. those who don’t have curly hair—just don’t get it. Curly hair looks amazing, but it can also be a royal pain to manage and style. The good news: You are not alone, and there’s so much you can do to make your curls easier to handle. Here, the most common curly hair complaints and problems and how you can resolve them.
Curly hair is naturally prone to frizz due to its dry nature and the difficulty for natural oils to hydrate the entire strand. When hair lacks moisture, its cuticle lifts, causing frizz. Combat this by focusing a hydrating conditioner, like Garnier Fructis Curl Nourish Conditioner, on ends and lengths. Boost moisture further with a defining leave-in, such as Garnier Fructis Air Dry Butter Cream Leave-in Treatment, for defined, nourished curls.
Tangles are a common challenge for curly hair. To effectively remove knots, spray a detangling hair spray on damp hair before gently working through with a wide-toothed comb. It’s crucial to detangle before drying to avoid frizz and preserve curl definition. Skip the blow-dry; instead, pat hair dry, apply a defining hair serum, and consider wrapping hair in a microfiber towel overnight for best results.
"Triangle hair" describes a common curly hair issue where the top is straighter and limp, while the bottom is full and voluminous. Beyond a good cut, you can even out the volume by applying a small amount of hair mousse, like Garnier Fructis Curl Construct Creation Mousse, to curls. Diffuse your hair in sections, scrunching from the bottom up, to achieve balanced volume and perfectly shaped curls.
