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STEP #1: Shampoo, or the art of washing your curls without overdoing it
The key here is to choose a shampoo that is gentle enough to prevent the hair from being stripped (i.e., stripping away some of its protective oils). The tighter the curls, the harder it is for these oils produced at the roots to flow to the ends. That's why it's best to avoid making the problem worse, starting by avoiding sulfate surfactants.
Every week: For a boost of hydration right from the wash stage, check out Innersense’s Moisturizing Shampoo , formulated without sulfates and enriched with fortifying tamanu oil. If you wash your hair frequently, turn to Pure harmony hairbath.
Once a month: remember to do a clarifying shampoo if you use very rich products (oils, butters, balms) on a daily basis. If you feel like your hair is dull and greasy, that's the signal! Our choice: Spearmint & Meadowsweet shampoo.
What about co-washing? This is a technique that is more suitable for Afro hair. It consists of washing your hair with conditioner from time to time. The idea: to boost hydration. The right product to test this method: Strong Curl Shampoo from Cut by Fred.
STEP #2: Conditioner, or the art of finding the right balance between hydration and proteins
Getting bouncy curls requires finding the right ratio of moisture to protein. Any imbalance in this area increases the risk of breakage for your curly hair. To help you get your bearings: hair lacking moisture appears stiff; hair lacking protein is too elastic and does not "hold" the curl.
Need some moisture? You can use John Master Organics Rosemary & Peppermint Conditioner. It’s formulated with a highly moisturizing base of aloe vera juice, cetearyl alcohol (a fatty alcohol), and glycerin. Alternatively, try Holidermie Conditioner.
Need protein? You'll find a good dose of it in the Innersense mask. It contains many amino acids, panthenol and hydrolyzed quinoa, all indicated for strengthening the lengths. You'll love its delicious scent of sage and vanilla!
Our advice: we insist on the balance of hydration and proteins for conditioner… but in reality, it’s a reflex that you would benefit from adopting for all your hair care!
STEP #3: Moisturizing spray, or the art of moisturizing the hair fiber
This is a step that may seem optional from the moment the hair is wet – water being the universal moisturizing molecule! However, moisturizing sprays have the advantage of providing the hair with humectants, which have the ability to attract and retain water like sponges. They are complementary to emollients, which you will find in the next step.
Perfect for all curls: John Master Organics Leave-In Conditioning Spray, which contains a bonus zest of hydrolyzed plant protein. Its lightweight formula can be used daily to hydrate and soften hair without weighing it down.
For those who are often in the sun: kill two birds with one stone with Rahua's Hydrating Detangling Spray + UV Protection. Richer than the previous product, its formula is more suitable for thick and porous hair, which it hydrates, protects and perfumes.
STEP #4: Oil or butter, or the art of sealing in moisture
The problem with hydration is that it can evaporate quickly. And even more so if you have porous hair. Oily products, like oils and butters, are therefore essential for curly hair. Their role is twofold: they block water leaks (= dehydration), but also moisture infiltration from the external environment (= frizz).
Do you have wavy or curly hair? Bet on the On The Wild Side Hair Care Oil , which has the advantage of being very light with an almost silicone touch. If you need more nutrition or have a lot of frizz, prefer the Rahua Smoothing Balm (one pearl is enough!)
Do you have curly or frizzy hair? Cut by Fred's Strong Curl Serum is for you. It is enriched with sal butter, naturally rich in saturated oils. These oils are excellent for damaged hair, as they have a good affinity with the hair fiber.
The extra tip: from time to time, use oils as a pre-shampoo oil bath on your scalp and lengths. Coconut oil, in particular, is said to be ideal for preventing hygral fatigue (a phenomenon of overexposure to water that makes curls brittle and frothy).
STEP #5: styling treatment, or the art of bouncing back
Why apply styling gel as the last step? Because the grease applied previously helps protect the hair from the potentially drying effects of gels, mousses or conventional styling products. This is especially the case for those that contain alcohol. Below you will find gentle formulas, developed specifically for textured hair.
At the end of your wash-day: apply a dab of Vegan Curl Gel if you like gels and/or if you have fine hair. For thicker hair, turn to a cream texture, like Innersense . The Umaï brand has also released a solid styling cream !
Away from the shampoo: to avoid accumulating styling product residue, just spray a few times each morning with Vegan Wake Up Curl Day 2 on your lengths. Its light and vitamin-rich formula helps to redefine curls that are sagging or flattened against the pillow.
The right move: to make the definition take off, apply the finger coils technique (wrap your curls around a finger) or scrunching (scrunch your curls between your hands while pulling them up).
