Lots of people have curly hair. Many of them choose to wear their hair up all the time or force it straight with a blow dryer and flat iron. If you want to know what to do with curly hair, here are just a few quick tips that can give you some food for though. If you want to curl hair that is straight, that’s a different story, but you can use some of the tips with hair that you curled with a curling iron or curlers.

Start with Healthy Hair

Unhealthy curls are dry, frizzy and straw-like. Taking care of your hair will ensure that your curls look their best. Start by switching to a sulfate-free shampoo or cream cleanser to avoid drying it out in the first place. Use a moisturizing conditioner every time you wash your hair to replenish moisture, and use a deep moisturizing treatment once a week. Avoid blow dryers and flat irons that can dry out and damage your hair.

Starting with a Basic Style

Before you actually do anything specific with your hair, you need to style the curls to start. Use a gel or mousse to encourage the curls and minimize frizz. Apply it to soaking wet hair combing it through with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Squeeze out the water by scrunching your hair toward your scalp. Don’t comb or brush your hair again after that. Let it air dry touching it minimally.

Updos

Once your curls are the way you want them, you can leave your hair down or do an updo. Just because you’re putting your hair up doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the curls. Leave some curls free from your hair. Try hair sticks with curls sticking out. Don’t pull your hair back tight. Instead, leave it loose against your head for more definition. Do a search online for curly hair updos to see what kind of styles you can try. Look for inspiration.