Curly hair hacks: Here’s how you can add shine and volume to your hair

Curly hair looks beautiful, but people who have to manage those curls understand how big of a task it is. Even if you use the best shampoo and conditioner, your hair still ends up looking frizzy and dull. Best spa creams and gels also don't seem to work when it comes to your curly hair. They look beautiful, and everyone secretly wishes to have those perfect curls, but it's a pain to maintain those curls, isn't it? 

So if you have got curly hair and are having a hard time maintaining them, then here are a few tips and hacks that'll help you flaunt your curls in style. These hacks are easy and can be used daily to maintain the shine and the volume of your hair. 

Applying conditioner to curly hair:

While most of the people apply conditioner to their wet hair, people with curly hair should apply conditioner to their dry hair. Applying conditioner to your dry hair, will moisturize your curls and hydrate them. If you apply conditioner after washing your hair, your hair won't be able to absorb much conditioner.  Before stepping into the shower, apply conditioner to your hair and wait for 20 mins. Wash it once you're done with other things.

Managing frizz-free hair:

After washing your hair, use a t-shirt to dry your curls. T-shirts are soft and they help you achieve frizz-free smooth curls, whereas regular towels have a rough texture and they cause frizz and ruin the curl pattern. Try wrapping a t-shirt around your hair after washing it you will notice the difference immediately.

How to get bouncy curls:

If a serum or hair cream is not working in your favour, then try making your hair cream. Blend your favourite conditioner and lightweight gel, then smooth it through your damp, plopped hair, drying it as usual.

How to define your curls:

Instead of combing your hair after you've dried and applied all the products, comb it when it is wet. It will encourage your curls to bump together and dry in their natural pattern, which can't happen if you comb through them when they're partially dry. 

How to prevent frizzy hair while sleeping:

Managing curls is a task, and when you sleep, your hair becomes frizzy which leads to knots and breakage in the morning. So to avoid that, switch from sleeping on a cotton pillow to a satin pillow. Yes, this sounds extra but your curls get stuck and knotted on the rougher surface of a cotton case, but will slip and slide over silk/satin.

Nourishment of your curls:

Nothing new, but apply some coconut oil on your dry hair and tie it up in a bun and leave it for 45 minutes. Give some steam to your hair, that'll help the oil penetrate your locks better.  Wash and condition your hair as usual, then live your life.

So, girls, it’s time to flaunt that curly hair in style!