Danilo explains that starting with the right shampoo and conditioner is key to creating the right kind of curl. After all, 50 percent of styling starts with a good shampoo and conditioner, he says.
Danilo suggests keeping two sets of shampoo and conditioner in the shower: one for the days you'll wear your curly hair au naturel and the other for days you're going smooth and straight. You'll want to look for products that list benefits such as "moisture" and "curl activating." His favorites for the curly days are Pantene Pro-V Curly Moisture Renewal Shampoo, $4.99, and Conditioner, $4.99.
Other curly shampoo and conditioners to try: Redken Curvaceous Cream Shampoo, $17 and Curvaceous Conditioner, $18, as well as Aveda Be Curly Shampoo, $21, and Conditioner, $21. Redken's Curvaceous line gives maximum moisture that hydrates and defines your curls without weighing them down. The Aveda Be Curly line contains aloe to give soothing moisture, and wheat protein to protect hair and enhance curl.
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Smooth Day Shampoo
On the days you're blow-drying your hair straight or looking for a smoother wave, use smoothing shampoos that add shine and target frizz. Danilo recommends Pantene Pro-V Smooth Shampoo, $4.99, and Conditioner, $4.99.
It's a tough world for those of us with coarse, curly, or thick hair. Life is unpredictable when your hair naturally forms perfect ringlets one day and a giant puffball the next. I know when I wake up and see a massive mess on top of my head, I'll give up on any attempt at enhancing my curls and just but out the flat iron, since straightening seems to be the easiest way to de-pouf.
When you're struck with a bad hair day, it's hard not to envy women with naturally silky, straight hair. But let's be real: Mostly we're jealous of their ability to look put together, (seemingly) no effort required.
Since curly girls are blessed with bounce and body, it doesn't make sense to waste time going straight every day. Rather than succumbing to using heat styling tools, try to emphasize your curly assets. The most important step? Starting with the best curly hair products that nourish, hydrate, and define.
With this roundup, you can say goodbye to your on-again off-again relationship with your flat iron (which only exacerbates finicky frizz, people!). We asked expert stylists from Pantene, Redken, and Ouidad to learn their curly hair tips. Check out their recommendations for the best products for curly hair, the ingredients you should look for in hair care, and the best curly styles that'll simplify your daily routine. Now, let's get those curls in shape!
