Hair Care

This Is The Year to Make Peace with Your Hair Texture

Stop wanting what you don't have and learn to love your hair type

by Kristin Booker | COMMENT

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Wavy hair types Ready to ride the wave for good? "The number one tip is to give up harsh detergent shampoos and hot tools," cautions Lopez. "It's akin to a shirt that's been washed and dried every single day: it's damaged and probably faded. You need to repair it, especially if you've been addicted to flatironing and getting blowouts." He recommends giving yourself a 14-day challenge to give up harsher shampoos, going longer between washes and using a deep conditioning hair mask because once that moisture level is back, you can really see definition and what you're working with.

Styling tips: "When you're in the shower, comb conditioner through your hair with a wide-tooth comb, detangle with a comb or fingers for better definition and rinse your hair in the style you want your hair to fall, rinsing each side separately. Get out of the shower, give your hair a shake, squeeze out the excess with a microfiber towel and scrunch in a product like DevaCurl Wave Maker, $18.29. Don't rake it through." Lopez says wavy hair can get away with most haircuts; it just depends on the density of the hair and getting a haircut that suits your particular wave pattern. "I'd still stay away from texturizing shears with longer, wavy hair, and razors should never touch wavy hair - never ever."

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