Tips for Keeping Curls Looking Good When You Frequently Straighten Your Hair

A lot of us curly girls love being able to have diverse hairstyles from straight to curly, but how do you keep your curls looking on point when you do add heat to your hair once or a few times a week?  At Versus, we have worked to build a guide to our girls who want this week to be a sleek week, but next week bounce back to your ringlets. 

Always Us A Heat Protectant

Never use heat on your hair, or let anyone else use heat on their hair, without using a heat protectant. A heat protectant will add a barrier between your styling tool and your hair, sealing in moisture and fending off frizz. 

Don’t Over Style Your Hair 

Too much heat will damage your hair. Try to keep heat to a minimum of 1-2 times a week, or don’t use heat all together.  Try using hairstyles that do not require heat; we are loving the finger coil look ourselves. 

Shampoo Your Hair 

When you straighten your hair, you tend to use more products. These products will cause build up, so it is important to wash away that build up so your curls don’t fall flat or have that dreaded heavy look. 

Deep Condition Your Hair 

It is a great idea to get a moisturizing treatment, either at home or in the salon, after you add heat to your hair. Deep conditioning is especially important for curly girls because we are naturally more dryness prone. A deep conditioning treatment is an efficient way to bring nourishment, hydration and strength to your hair. 

Diffuse Your Hair When You Are Back To Curly

Finishing your curls with a diffuser will do wonders for your locks. It not only helps dry your curls quicker, but it also adds additional volume for your style. 

Sometimes straightening your hair can cause you to lose the life of your curls. Follow this how to guide for your curl routine after each straightening day, and reap the benefits of having curly and straight options for your day to day look.