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Curly Hair Styles

Anyone who thinks that curly hair styles means carefree hair style probably wears a wig. Fortunately, curly hair are plentiful and easy to master once you understand the basics of curly hair management.

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Your Natural Hair Pattern

Styles for natural curly hair should always complement your hair's unique curl pattern. Not everyone knows how to "read" thatpattern and the results could be disastrous.

Layered hair cuts are one of the most suitable haircuts for short to medium length soft curly hair. It is easier to maintain and give your curls a good structure.

Excessive hair weight is a curl's worst enemy. When your hair gets too long and heavy it tends to pull down and straighten your curls. Visit your stylist at least every six weeks. If you have thick curly hair, or your hair grows quickly, then every four to five weeks might be better for you.

The Right Hairdresser

The most important thing to know is that not all hair stylistsunderstand the subtle nuances of cutting naturally curly hair. If you are searching for a new hair stylist, don't be afraid to call and ask if they have a curly hair stylist or specialist on their staff. If they say no, or act like you just asked the dumbest question that they have ever heard, hang up and move on.

From Straight to Soft Curly Hair Style

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These curly hair Styles created by S Wave Thermal Set


Soft, cascading curls of hair, edgy waves, romantic ringlets or a la movie queens from the '40s. It's the latest curly look from the red carpet that called "Hollywood glam". If your curls are to keep their shape for a long time and look as natural as possible, the best things to use are rollers.

If this is what you looking for then learn about waving technique called the S Wave Thermal Set.This technique combined with a wave solution is much gentler and easier on the hair than a traditional perm while creating natural-looking, soft curls that last up to three months. It's suitable for those with straight or slightly straight hair types and create the perfect foundation or base for a multitude of curly hair styles.

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From Natural Curly to Straight or Soft Curly

If you have hard to manage natural curly hair and want to have straight OR soft curls and romantic waves, then you need to consider a Retexturizing service with your hair stylist. This option allow you to relax your curly hair to straight or re-create the curls in a new soft S wave hair style.

Curly hair before curly or wavy hair after

Before (tight curly) and after (soft wavy)
Treatment by Caribbean Dream Relaxer


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Before (natural curly) and after (straight)
Treatment by Caribbean Dream Relaxer


From Relaxed to Natural Curly Hair

If you have already relaxed hair and you like to get back to your natural curl you can consult your hair stylist to use a more gentle relaxer like Caribbean Dream Relaxer and make the transition easier.

NOTE:This Retexturizing System only works for Caucasian and Latino hair type and cannot re-establish a wave or curl on previously relaxed hair where sodium hydroxide or guanidine hydroxide chemicals were used.

However, it can overlap previous relaxers or colored treated hair. The CDR System can revert from relaxed to wave and from wave to relaxed.

To achieve the wave or curl, the CDR System can be applied as a relaxer, until a desired lenght, then revert to the wave.

Read also this article for a more chemical-free and natural approach on How to deal with transitioning from relaxed to natural curly hair. Going from relaxed hair to natural curly hair is a process that involves patience, love and dedication. This article will help you get through this part of your hair journey.

Keep Your Curly Hair In Shape

step by step guide for natural curly hair
Resist the temptation to wash your hair every day. It's fine to rinse it daily but curly hair should be shampooed once or twice per week if possible (This fact depends on your curls type, shampoo and its PH value). That's because curly hair is the result of the way that proteins in you hair called sulfides bonds (disulfide bonds) and harsh shampoo can break those bonds, so if you like to shampoo your hair regularly then use extra-mild or natural shampoo or your beautiful curls might become dry and also straighten a bit as a result. Use conditioning treatment after each wash.

Let your hair dry naturally if you have the time. If you are going to use a blow dryer then use a diffuser so your curls don't get packed down too tight.

Protect your hair in direct sun, wind or when driving in an opne car with hat and rinse your hair after swimming.



Use The Right Products for Curly Hair

short curly hairstyle Use products that are made especially for curly hair. You need shampoo and conditioner that will enhance, support and protect your style and natural curly hair rather then weigh them down.





Hair Styling tips for short and medium length hair

Choosing the right styling products for your natural curly hair

You can spritz new life into your sagging curls by misting them lightly with water and letting your hair dry naturally. Rather than water, use shine spray to restore and refresh your hairs natural curls.

The real secret in beautiful curls and manageable curly hair style is "shine". The structure of your hair fiber is different than straight hair and does not reflect the light in the same way. The best way to deal with this is to use shine products like serums and shine enhancers or shine sprays.

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