Curl Creams

What is it and why should you use it?

Whether it’s natural or permed, curly hair can become a frizzy, tangled, fly-away mess. Shampoos, the weather and other well-meaning hair products can dry out your curls leaving them dull, flat and lifeless. Curl creams rescue your hair and bring back the bounce! If it’s springy, healthy, defined curls you’re after, a good curl cream is a must-have product for your bathroom shelf.

How does it work?

A lot of people may think to use mousse or gel in their hair to define curls and tame frizz. This may work, but it’s sure to leave your hair crispy, dry and as stiff as a board! Light and flexible polymers and silicone’s shape, separate and hold curls in place, giving them smoothness, shine, definition and bounce. Nourishing moisturisers ensure hair stays soft and hydrated, not stiff and crunchy like some styling products can.

How to use it:

• Curl cream needs to be applied to damp, towel dried hair, preferably after is has been washed. For ease of application and to ensure all hair is covered, part hair into manageable sections.
• Work curl cream through your hair with your fingers ensuring all strands are covered. Use a comb to evenly distribute the cream from root to tip.
• Either leave your hair to dry naturally or blow dry with a curling diffuser. Avoid scrunching or messing your hair with your fingers as that can cause frizz and fly-aways.
• Curl cream is a styling product and should be used each time you shower your hair for beautiful, bouncy curls!

Tips and Tricks:

• For extra stay-put, long-life curls, try mixing your curl cream with a bit of gel. You may need to experiment  in order to find the right ratio that still leaves your hair feeling soft and hydrated. Practice on a small segment of hair first.
• Not all curl creams are the same, some are lighter than others. Thick, coarse hair may need a heavier cream, while fine hair may curl better with a lighter cream. Heavier creams can also be more beneficial during the colder, windier months.
• For extra styled curls, you can apply curl cream to damp hair before bed. Twist sections of hair and secure with pins, or hold hair loosely in a bun with an elastic to wake up with intense waves!