What haircut is best for curly hair?

What haircut is best for curly hair?

Layer Up. "Curly hair looks best when it's shoulder length or longer, and with a few layers cut in to keep it from looking bottom-heavy or boxy," says hairstylist Garren of the Garren New York salon. But beware of making your shortest layers too short, which can make hair look poufy.

How can I enhance my curls?

Apply a large amount of conditioner to your hair to the point where it squishes through your finger. Then section your hair and delicately brush your curls. Usually a Denman brush is used. Next, smooth and twirl your curls as you finger comb.

What do you do with curly hair after a shower?

Identifying your curl shape and pattern (or patterns) is best determined while your hair is sopping wet. A simple breakdown: Type 1s are straight, Type 2s are wavy, Type 3s are curly, and Type 4s are coily. The sub-classifications of A to C are based on the width or diameter of your wave, curl, or coil pattern.

What is better for curly hair gel or mousse?

Yes, it is true that mousse is better for sculpting and volume while gel is better for hold and frizz. But when it comes down to using mousse or gel for curly hair, neither is good option if you glob it on your hair.

Do you brush curly hair?

"Curly hair is dry and brittle, combing it when it's not wet will lead to breakage and split ends," says Swiney. "It is best to brush curly hair while it is wet because it avoids frizz and flyaways." Plus, a brush in the shower means that you will always have a microphone on hand for shower karaoke.

What is wet plopping for curly hair?

Plopping is a technique that was born here on NaturallyCurly's forums, and one that is an indispensable step in our routine. You plop your wet hair after you've applied your styler and before you start to dry your hair. It will accordion your curls, helping them keep their defined, spiral shape, even after they dry.

How do you make curly hair not frizzy?

Gently scrunch out most of the water with your fingers while you're still in the shower. Always avoid rubbing the towel over your head as this will break up the curls you just shaped. The key when using any towel is flip your head over and scrunch up. Microfiber towels not only reduce frizz but speed up drying time.