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How do you choose a hair oil for curly hair?

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Olive oil or grapeseed oil are medium-thickness oils good for medium to tight curls. Besides softening your hair and providing shine, olive oil can help with scalp itchiness and dandruff.

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Is cold water good for curly hair?

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Cold water is less likely to cause frizz than warm water. This is because it doesn't open the cuticle as far.

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How do I keep my curls sleek once my hair dries?

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Experiment with different hair products to see what works for you. You may want to try a different styling method, too.

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What conditioner is suitable for getting back curls?

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It depends on why your curls have disappeared. If you recently straightened your hair, all you need to do is wash your hair with shampoo and apply a regular conditioner to get your curls back. Unfortunately, if your hair has lost its curliness because of heat damage, then conditioner won't be able to help.

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What shampoo and conditioner should I use?

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Try to find ones for naturally curly hair, or ones with keratin added. Naturally curly hair has less keratin in it, so it needs as much as it can get.

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Is it okay to use normal shampoo and conditioner?

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If you're using normal shampoo, make sure not to shampoo your hair too often (maybe twice a week max?). It really is best to invest in special products for your hair.

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What if I have damaged hair?

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Use a deep conditioning mask at least once a week until your hair has recovered. Then switch to once a month to maintain it.

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Are these methods both safe to use and which is the best?

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Yes, as long as for the second method, you don't use a high heat directly. Depending on what type of hair you have, they both are similar. If you have normal hair, then just condition, but if you have dry hair, then use a deeper condition. Don't condition if you have greasy hair. And don't deep condition daily.

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How do I keep my curls looking sleek once they're dry?

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You could put a cap on your hair when you sleep, to keep the curls looking fresh and clean.

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Are split ends fixable?

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You can't really "fix" them, you just have to get your hair trimmed.

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Is using oil on my hair good or bad?

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Using oil in your hair is just fine, just make sure you wash it out with cold water 15-20 minutes after you have applied it, otherwise your hair will look greasy.

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Is it okay to shampoo and condition my hair daily?

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Shampooing every day can damage your hair, I'd suggest you stick to every other day. Conditioning every day is fine.

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Should I comb my hair twice a day?

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It would help to keep it tangle-free, since hair tangles throughout the day. It can be especially helpful if the hair is really tangled in the morning––you can comb it once in the morning and once before you go to bed.

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