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Maintain Your Curly Mane - Tips For Men With Curly Hair
>> Friday, November 19, 2010
I have to start by mentioning that I have thick, curly hair. For some reason, it grows quickly on top and slowly on the sides and back. I can go for only a month without getting a haircut, but usually it becomes unmanageable after three weeks. Not only is it bushy, but it gets extremely curly and dry only a few hours after I get out of the shower and dry it off. If anyone knows about dealing with the drawbacks of curly hair, it's me.
The first, and easily the most beneficial step you can take is to wash your hair with shampoo only once a week (two if you absolutely must). Shampooing your hair can wash out the natural oils in your hair, making it dry and damaged. I tend to use conditioner in the shower and shampoo only once per week to ensure that my hair doesn't dry out too much.
If you want to style your hair into a somewhat messy look, take a shower at night instead of in the morning. As your hair dries overnight, it will settle and you'll have a fresh-out-of-bed look that is hard to create with styling products. If you don't shampoo too often, your hair will be oily enough to not dry out over the course of a day and the texture will be softer. The case for shampooing only once a week is a strong one if your hair is curly
Finally, styling products will help you manage your curly hair and create the look that you desire. I keep my curly hair somewhat conservative at medium length, and I use curl defining lotion to keep the curliness of my hair manageable. Other times, I'll use American Crew Styling Cream to give it a strong hold and shine without drying it out too quickly. A mixture of products can give you flexibility in how your hair looks without the dryness or flakiness.
Unless you want to look like Jonah Hill, you will need to take these steps to keep your curly mane in check. It only takes a few small steps to control your curly hair, especially as it gets longer and even more difficult to control.
The first, and easily the most beneficial step you can take is to wash your hair with shampoo only once a week (two if you absolutely must). Shampooing your hair can wash out the natural oils in your hair, making it dry and damaged. I tend to use conditioner in the shower and shampoo only once per week to ensure that my hair doesn't dry out too much.
If you want to style your hair into a somewhat messy look, take a shower at night instead of in the morning. As your hair dries overnight, it will settle and you'll have a fresh-out-of-bed look that is hard to create with styling products. If you don't shampoo too often, your hair will be oily enough to not dry out over the course of a day and the texture will be softer. The case for shampooing only once a week is a strong one if your hair is curly
Finally, styling products will help you manage your curly hair and create the look that you desire. I keep my curly hair somewhat conservative at medium length, and I use curl defining lotion to keep the curliness of my hair manageable. Other times, I'll use American Crew Styling Cream to give it a strong hold and shine without drying it out too quickly. A mixture of products can give you flexibility in how your hair looks without the dryness or flakiness.
Unless you want to look like Jonah Hill, you will need to take these steps to keep your curly mane in check. It only takes a few small steps to control your curly hair, especially as it gets longer and even more difficult to control.
