Summer Care Tips

Products that have UV protection - If you’re going out in the sun apply products that have UV protection, this will help with dryness and your colour fading.

Summer Swims

A few ways you can protect your curls from chlorine, salt water and the drying sun. 

  1. Before you swim (beach or pool) soak your hair first, so saturating it with fresh water before you swim makes it less likely to take in chlorine/salt water

  2. Put a treatment in your hair or a leave-in cream to protect your hair. Think of this as a hydrating mask for your hair that will act as a barrier between your hair and the drying effects of chlorinated/salt water

  3. After you swim, wash the chemicals out by shampooing and conditioning. If you are heading out after your swim, salt water can actually make your hair sit beautifully, if you like that beachy style hair….. it will make it feel a bit dry but it can look good! Especially if you have a bit of movement in your hair…. which maybe curls that you don’t know how to achieve, you might want to look at my Curlyou Education. You can wash your hair later and give it some extra love with a nourishing hair treatment ! 

Winter Care Tips

Caring for your hair during the winter months requires special attention due to the cold, dry air that can strip hair of its natural moisture. Here’s a detailed guide to help you keep your hair healthy and beautiful during the winter:

1. Deep Conditioning: The cold weather can make hair more prone to dryness and breakage. Deep conditioning helps to restore moisture and strengthen the hair. Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week. Apply the conditioner generously to damp hair. Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave it on for at least 30 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and than apply a small amount of conditioner.

2. Moisturize Regularly: You may want to use a heavier conditioner through the winter months and than refreshing with a leave-in conditioner daily over dry hair

3. Limit Shampooing: You may find during the cooler months that you might extend the time between shampooing. Remember water and friction is enough to cleanse your scalp so you can extend your shampooing timeframe.

4. Protective Styling: Protective styles help to minimize breakage and keep your hair safe from the harsh winter elements. Opt for hairstyles like braids, twists, or updos to protect your curls.

5. Depending on your winter you may opt for a stronger product to keep the water in your hair if you are in a very cold climate.

6. Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water helps to keep your hair and scalp hydrated from the inside out. Aim to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. Some experts say 1L / 22kg of your weight every day.

7. Regular trims help to get rid of split ends, anywhere from 6 weeks to 4 mths, this will vary depending on your home care regime.

8. Protect Your Hair Outdoors: Cold winds and dry air can cause damage to your hair. Wear a hat or scarf to protect your hair from the cold and wind. Apply a hair protectant or oil before going outside to create a barrier against the elements.

9. Use a Humidifier: Indoor heating can make the air extremely dry, which can affect your hair.Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air in your home.

Humid Climates

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Two people relaxing on blue inner tubes in a pool at The Wave Waterpark. They are holding hands and wearing sunglasses and swimsuits.
Snow-covered trees in a winter landscape under a clear blue sky.
Black and white portrait of a person with curly hair, with hands on the sides of the head, against a plain background.

Humidity brings out the frizz but that doesn’t mean you have to walk around with frizzy hair, it’s learning how to style it to suit the moisture in the air. Using a anti-humectant gel in a humid climate is a must & Hairspray. You don’t want to be using products with humectant ingredients as they will draw too much moisture from the air which can cause frizz, but these can draw more water in - you want to make sure you really seal in enough water into your hair strands which than you can seal with an anti-humectant over the top which can than give you more longevity.

Dry Climate

Dry climate will want to draw water from your hair making it feel dry and brittle, so using humectant products will help to attract and retain moisture from the air. It can also be beneficial to use products that combine humectants with emollients and occlusives to seal in the moisture and keep the curls well defined and frizz free.

A dry, rocky desert landscape with a winding dirt road leading into distant hills under a clear blue sky.