Hair Care
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Curly Hair Tip No. 1: Ditch the Shampoo According to Shari Harbinger, VP of Education for DevaCurl, you should never, ever use conventional shampoo. The reason: traditional shampoos contain sulfates, foaming detergents that are harsh and dehydrating. Harbinger says they are especially damaging to coils' naturally dry and brittle texture. The result: dry and frizzy locks.
Instead, choose a cleansing conditioner -- a shampoo alternative developed specifically for curly hair. "They cleanse the scalp, stimulating and invigorating cells while removing dirt particles and build-up, which is essential to hair health," says Harbinger. Though you won't get any lather, you will be rewarded with bouncier, healthier curls.
Aveda Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair Tippi Shorter says the gentle formulas are suitable for everyday use, if need be. Still, try to skip shampooing as much as possible to allow your scalp's natural oils to condition your hair.
Try: DevaCurl No-Poo Conditioning Cleanser, $18.95, or L'Oréal EverCurl Hydracharge Cleansing Conditioner, $6.99
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Instead, choose a cleansing conditioner -- a shampoo alternative developed specifically for curly hair. "They cleanse the scalp, stimulating and invigorating cells while removing dirt particles and build-up, which is essential to hair health," says Harbinger. Though you won't get any lather, you will be rewarded with bouncier, healthier curls.
Aveda Global Artistic Director for Textured Hair Tippi Shorter says the gentle formulas are suitable for everyday use, if need be. Still, try to skip shampooing as much as possible to allow your scalp's natural oils to condition your hair.
Try: DevaCurl No-Poo Conditioning Cleanser, $18.95, or L'Oréal EverCurl Hydracharge Cleansing Conditioner, $6.99
SEE NEXT PAGE: Curly Hair Tip No. 2: Never, Ever Pick Up a Brush