OCT 20, 2022

Start by identifying what type of curly hair you have. This will help you determine what your specific hair type needs.

The three different major types of curly hair are numbered. Each primary type contains three lettered subgroups, A-C, based on the wave, curl, or coil measurement.

It's not uncommon for the natural curl pattern to become destroyed when hair is fried and limp from damage. Hair may also lose its curl from harsh environmental factors, chemical damage from processing, or even from being brushed incorrectly.

After you understand your hair type and curl pattern, the next step is to see why your natural curls have lost their shape and definition in the first place. By understanding why your curls are no longer holding their shape, you'll become more aware of what your hair needs to be restored.

Identifying your problem areas should help you adapt your hair care routine to the specific treatments it needs.

The most common reasons are:

Now that you understand the root cause of your curls going limp, the next step is to repair your hair to a healthy state. Once your hair is healthy, your natural curl pattern will be restored and will be able to express itself.

You'll notice that this haircare routine isn't just about adding more styling products to your hair care routine. To get your curls back, you must also eliminate certain tools, hair products, and styling practices that cause hair damage.

It's not uncommon for the root cause of limps curls to be damaged strands. Fried, heat-damaged hair will prevent your natural curl pattern from expressing itself. 

Heat styling and hot tools are some of the most common culprits of hair damage. Since curly hair is highly vulnerable to heat damage, it's crucial to avoid blow drying and eliminate heat styling from your hair routine.

Remember, one of the goals of this regimen is to prevent further hair damage, and by not using these harmful styling tools, you are doing just that.

A surprising amount of hair styling products on the market cause product buildup. It's the extra residue a product leaves on the hair and scape. When too many layers of product build-up, the hair strand and hair follicles cannot absorb moisture properly.

To remove the build-up you may have in your hair and scalp, it's necessary to use a clarifying shampoo. However, many clarifying shampoos are very drying, which may harm curly hair. Instead, try using a milder product, such as Damila's Deep Cleansing Shampoo.

Co-washing is a method of cleaning hair where only conditioner is used to wash the hair. No shampoo should be used. Hair and scalp can be cleaned by this method since the friction of your fingertips on the scalp is enough to loosen up any dirt or build-up.

Co-washing is recommended because of the moisture you need to cultivate for your hair when restoring natural curls. In addition, your hair and scalp must retain their natural oils and stay moisturized. 

Unfortunately, many shampoos contain harsh ingredients like sulfates to promote foaming. Sulfates are great for cutting grease from pots and pans but not for curly hair. 

Shampoos are extremely drying for curly hair, which is more porous than straight hair. By eliminating shampoo from your hair care routine as you are with heat styling, hair will no longer be stripped of the moisture that it needs to thrive.

In addition to co-washing your hair with a hydrating conditioner, like Damila's Nourishing Conditioner, you want to infuse as much moisture into your hair as possible. 

One of the ways to do this is to use a weekly deep-conditioner or hydrating hair mask. Since curly hair is naturally dryer than straight hair, your hair needs all the moisture it can get.

Course, coil-patterned hair appears thick and voluminous, but this hair texture requires the most attention to prevent hair damage. In addition, this hair texture requires strengthening for natural curls to hold. Using a mask with a protein treatment will help strengthen fragile hair.

Our Deep Treatment Mask includes moisturizing ingredients and brown rice protein. This ingredient will strengthen hair while promoting hair growth. This is an excellent mask since it hydrates deeply and strengthens hair. It's versatile and works well with all curly hair types.

This is important because brushing curly hair, especially fragile coil-patterned type 4, can harm hair. In addition, curly hair is highly vulnerable to breakage due to friction. When hair is wet, the friction is reduced.

The second reason you don't want to dry brush is that it makes curly hair extremely frizzy and unmanageable. Brushing hair is an easy way to ruin your curl pattern. It completely kills any curl definition.

After getting out of the shower, apply a leave-in conditioner. Damila's Leave-In Conditioner is an excellent product because it's gentle enough to be used regularly. In addition, it's silicone-free, so that it won't lead to build-up like other products on the market.

Applying a leave-in conditioner to wet hair will ensure that you get as many benefits from the product as possible since hair is more absorbent when wet.

Believe it or not, how you wear your hair might affect how your curls look. Curly hair tends to look better when hair is layered, allowing the natural curl pattern to express itself. Single-length long hair can weigh down hair, causing curls to go limp. 

The simple act of wearing natural curls has been a source of empowerment for many women. Instead of fighting nature and damaging natural hair by the straightening processes, there is something liberating about embracing your natural curls and presenting yourself authentically to the world around you.

Learning to take care of your naturally curly hair is a learning process, and it might take a few tries to get accustomed to this hair care method. It might be hard at first not to use a blow dryer or shampoo. Don't be too hard on yourself if you make mistakes and backslide into old ways.

Damila is here if you are eager to begin the journey toward restoring your curls immediately. 

We've made a list of the products you'll need so that you can start getting your gorgeous curls back as soon as possible.

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