Getting curls in Afro hair needs water, good products, and smart styling. Here’s how to get nice curls:
1. Keep Hair Moist
1. Keep Hair Moist
Afro hair is often dry. Start with a shampoo that has no sulfates to clean but keep oils.
2. Use A Leave-In Conditioner
2. Use A Leave-In Conditioner
Put leave-in while hair is still wet. This helps keep water in and makes curls smooth.
3. Use Curl Products
3. Use Curl Products
Add mousse, gel, or curl cream. Split afro curly hair into parts and put the product on each part to coat curls.
4. Style Curls
4. Style Curls
There are several ways to shape curls:
- Finger Coils: Twirl small hair sections around fingers to make curls.
- Shingling: Spread product through each strand to define curls.
- Twist or Braid: Twist or braid wet hair, let dry, then loosen for better curls.
5. Dry Hair Right
5. Dry Hair Right
Air dry hair or use a diffuser on low heat to stop frizz and keep curls defined.
6. Add Oil
6. Add Oil
Use light oils like argan or jojoba to seal moisture and cut down frizz.
7. Care For Curls
7. Care For Curls
Sleep with a satin bonnet or on a satin pillowcase to keep curls and stop dryness. Spritz curls with water and leave in to refresh.
Follow these tips to get nice, neat curls in Afro hair.
Follow these tips to get nice, neat curls in Afro hair.