How to Care for Parched and Frizzy Curls, Coils or Waves

Must-have summer curl care tips with videos! 

Protect your tresses from UV ray damage

It's essential that you protect your curls and scalp from UV ray damage caused by direct and/or extensive exposure to the sun. Listen and lean in for this one! Too much UV exposure can weaken your curls and reduce their elasticity. This leads to split ends, breakage, and the guest nobody wants to show up at the summer barbeque: frizz! Trust us, curly, it’s easier to maintain healthier curls, than it is to manage unhealthy curls.

Here’s How to Do It

Wear an airy sun hat or scarf to protect your curls and scalp from the sun when spending long periods of time outdoors. Hit play to see an easy, breezy summer scarf look that is perfect for a tropical vacay or you know gallivanting through the aisles of Target, whatever is on your agenda!

For the area on your scalp that is exposed where your hair is parted, use sunscreen to avoid getting scorched. Now for your curly, coily or wavy crown, the Hi! Definition Curl Enhancer Styling Gel, is formulated with color safe, UV protection ingredients, such as soybean oil. This is the one to grab to tackle summer frizz, too! Watch as this curly shows what she does differently for summer.

 Hint: she uses more of the styling gel!

Combat Curl Damage from the Chlorine Villain

Summertime often means cooling off in pools that require chlorine, but for the water, not your curls. Prolonged exposure to chlorine, exacerbated by the sun can result in major curl discoloration and weakened hair proteins.

Harmful Effects of Chlorine:

• Discoloration of both natural and colored hair. Yikes!
• Stripping natural oils from your curls.
• Stringy and weak strands. Nobody wants that!

Here’s How to Do It

Before you head into the pool, saturate your curls with water and apply the Untie the Knot Nourishing Leave-in Conditioner. It’s an excellent source for curl protection! Formulated with avocado oil, olive squalene, and broccoli seed oil, it protects and closes cuticles, preventing further damage. The Untie the Knot Leave-in acts as a protective barrier in minimizing the chance of your curls, coils, or waves from soaking up too much chlorine. If you want even more protection for your curls/waves, reach for a snug swim cap. Bonus points if you rock a cute swim cap look with a vintage vibe!

Now, when it's time to shed the bathing suit, don’t delay in washing the chlorine out of your hair. Use a gentle cleanser that allows for less manipulation, reducing the chances of frizz and breakage; as your curls are most vulnerable when wet. The Curl Renew & Restore Gentle Cleansing Rinse, is the go-to option for leaving your curls, coils or waves detangled, moisturized, clean, and defined. Purposefully crafted with key ingredients such as slippery elm extract, coconut milk, and aloe vera, this is the product that you don’t want to run out of. If you are a #curlmama, you’ll reach for this one again and again to keep your whole crew squeaky clean all summer long. Watch as this mom of two uses the cleansing rinse for her wash day!

Still have more burning hot questions about swimming with curls? Check out our recent blog post: Swim with the Frizz! The No Regrets Guide to Swimming with Curls!

Make sure you maintain moisture balance

Do you smell that? It smells like something is burning … it smells like hair! Have you ever had this experience while out and about in the sun? If not, your curls caught a break! Yes, hair can burn when not properly moisturized!

Here’s How to Do It

Make sure your curls, coils or waves are getting the moisture they need, especially if you’re constantly in the sun and heat by adding products that provide extra moisture. When it comes to moisture, protection, and strengthening, the Curl Supreme 4-in-1 Hydrating Crème serves up all three! Apply the hydrating crème to wet hair for maximum coverage and penetration.

You may be one of those curlies who say, “I hear you on all these fronts, but too much moisture is my problem, in the humid climate I live in.” If this sounds like you reach for the Hi! Definition Curl Enhancer Styling Gel, and follow it up with our ReFlex Curl Styling Serum. This dynamic duo maintains moisture balance while minimizing frizz!

Check out moisturizing stylers in action with gorgeous coily results!

Okay, we’ve covered UV ray damage, chlorine and maintaining moisture balance. But we’re not done yet! Check out 3 more must- have summery tips that will keep your curls healthy and hydrated even on those scorching hot days!

1. Curls are more fragile when wet from all of that swimming, so handle them with care! Avoid towels, hats, or styling tools that can cause snagging.

2. Minimize how much you touch your curls and if you have to touch them, wet your hands to minimize friction. Summer is perfect for easy and hands off air dry styles!

3. Drink your water! Yes, there are many refreshing summer drinks, but water is what you really need. Make sure you’re drinking plenty of it. Your invigorated curls will thank you!

We hope you’ve picked up some helpful summer-focused tips that will keep your tresses out of the dreaded frizz ball and haystack categories and make that messy bun a thing of the past. Don’t sweat your summer curl care challenges! Instead explore carefully crafted products to ensure that your curls, coils or waves stay moisturized and defined throughout the sunniest season!

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