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to believe you need more heat and frizz into balance so that you can use fewer resettle into their natural form.
products, which will only cause more cleansing products. A satin pillow also helps and feels
damage and build-up. Styling products like salt sprays and lovely. Diffuser attachments for hair
Styling aids that are healthy for curls mousse play an important role too. Sea dryers aid to disperse the heat of the
will calm the irritated cuticle layer and salt spray is great because it fills the gaps blow dryer more gently when it is
moisturise the hair without causing in the hair shaft that cause frizz. That is too cold or damp for your hair to dry
stickiness. Often a simple plant-based why your hair tends to be so glorious naturally. And a quick spritz of saltwater
conditioner and mask combination is all after a dip in the ocean. from a spray bottle in the mornings will
curls actually need to rehabilitate. help put all those glorious natural bonds
How do you brush curls? back in place after a night of pillow
Which products work for different The short answer is, you don’t. Curls wrestling.
types of curls? should only be brushed before you No matter if you have tightly crimped
The myriad of products for curly hair wash your hair. This will help detangle curls or voluptuous barrels, curly hair
is dazzling but the rules are simple. the strands, spread your natural oils and should be celebrated. Yet, often when
Look for products that are derived from increase blood flow to the scalp. You can you speak to those fortunate to boast
natural sources and avoid those with also comb them through in the shower full crowns of them – the first thing
parabens, silicone and sulphates, which while the conditioner takes effect – but they say is they would kill to have hair
are the lather agents in most products. after that, try not to touch them again. that would cooperate! Practising these
Remember that curls within themselves To properly handle hair post-wash, simple hands-off techniques, with a
also vary and the finer the curl, the squeeze the water out of your hair little bit of patience and a lot of kindness
lighter the product needs to be. top to bottom – being careful not to to yourself, will give you picture-perfect
With any product, remember that annoy that cuticle layer by rubbing in locks – every day.
curls don’t like being excessively the tip to scalp direction. The famous To begin your journey to beautiful hair
washed or agitated. If you find your hair ‘T-Shirt tie-up’ technique for longer the natural way, you can contact Renee
is oily, your money will be better spent and thicker curls is great and helps for advice or a virtual consult by emailing:
getting the PH level of your scalp back keep them contained while they support@gentleapproach.co.za.

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