Q&A for How to Care for Naturally Curly or Wavy Thick Hair

Any hormonal change can affect the texture of your hair. Puberty and menopause are common times of change for women. Medications and major changes in diet and lifestyle can also impact hair texture.

If you have tight curls, you should wash your hair infrequently (no more than once a week). If you have wavy hair or looser curls, you may want to wash more frequently (every 2-3 days), especially if you have fine hair.

If you have naturally wavy hair and you want to enhance that texture, you should use products designed for curly hair. If you wear it straight, use smoothing or straightening products.

Wavy hair is hair that has a loose curl pattern. Wavy hair tends to form "S" shapes instead of coils.

If you have several knots, you're probably overdue for a trim. You should get one every 6-8 weeks. Other than that, comb your hair everyday to prevent knots and tangles, and wear hairstyles that don't require you to manipulate your hair everyday.

What do you mean by triangular effect? Are you saying that your hair falls in a "V" shape? If that's the case, there isn't anything you can do to get your hair out of the "V" shape besides wait for it to grow, and then cut it into a blunt, straight cut.

Yes, everything will work regardless of when you wash your hair. When you do wash your hair at night, I recommend dabbing some coconut oil on it before bed because it makes it shinier, softer and silkier. It can also make your hair grow faster overnight! You could consider putting your hair in a braid or bun overnight to keep it from getting tangled. Using a silk pillowcase could also help.

Curly hair appears to grow slower than straight hair because rather than growing straight down, it grows in a curl. The curlier your hair, the slower it will appear to grow Even though hair grows an average of three inches every six months, curly hair can have a shrink rate of up to 75 percent, which makes it seem as if it's not growing at all.

Do a coconut oil mask every week, and massage your scalp for 10 - 15 minutes. Buy a lot of hair masks, they are key to having healthier hair. Stop using heat, use a micro fiber towel and let it air-dry if you have time. Leave-in conditioners are very important, especially if you have curly/wavy hair. Silk pillow cases do help a lot with frizz and keeping your hair soft.

Your stylist can provide guidance right for you, but products by DevaCurl work just fine.

Try telling them them that your hair is different and that it's curly. If that doesn't work, you can always show them this article!

You should definitely use something with natural ingredients. There are so many companies, such as Natura Siberica, Apivita and Korres.

Sometimes changing certain products or shampoo can cause hair to become frizzy. Try switching out your hair products to add more moisture, and be sure to avoid products containing alcohol. As we get older the texture of our hair changes; finding new products that work with your hair will help tame the frizz.

Leaving a little bit of conditioner can help keep hair moisturized during the day. The amount you leave in depends on the thickness of your hair.

Use bentonite clay mixed with apple cider vinegar. Leave for 20 to 30 minutes, then rinse. Dont use anything metal to mix this with. The bentonite clay is very strong and attracts heavy metals. Stick with plastic or ceramic.

Stop putting chemicals in it. Wash your hair using warm water only, and brush it gently regularly. Your natural oils will coat the hair, leaving it shiny and manageable.

Cool water rinses are best for thick, curly hair. Hot water can cause it to dry out and make it hard to manage.

Try using hot oil treatments. All you need is some sort of oil, I recommend coconut oil for curly hair. Heat the oil and massage the oil onto your scalp and the rest of your hair.

Sometimes you can leave in the conditioner to rehydrate your hair. A good brand is Infusium 23. You can buy it almost anywhere.

You get naturally curly hair by being born with it. You can't change whether your hair naturally grows curly or straight; that's encoded in your genes. You can only curl it temporarily, or get a perm if you want more lasting results.

Yes, because they will know what is best for your hair in the long run. You should make an appointment with them several times per year.

You could either straighten or curl the opposing layer if you have a specific look you're going for, or you could use the differences in appearance to your advantage. For example, pin the straightened hair up for volume and leave the curly hair down.

Try not to brush your hair when it's dry, because you could break it. Instead, just brush your hair when it's damp, or just comb through it with your fingers.

Use argon oil then spray salt spay, it helps shape the waves so they aren't as flat.

Since oily hair requires different products and routines, this method is not recommended. Wavy and curly hair is generally dry and needs a lot of moisture. Try finding an oily hair routine.

If you just are transitioning from sulfate to sulfate-free shampoo, then there will be an "awkward stage". Your hair will get greasy as it adjusts, but it will go away in a matter of a couple weeks.

Coconut oil masks are really good at helping that. You can do this twice a week. Don't do it too much, as too much isn't good for your hair. Try to stay away from curling irons or straighteners, because the heat won't make it any better.

You might try co-washing. Instead of washing with shampoo every night, use conditioner only at least once or twice a week. The danger behind washing your hair too often is stripping your hair of natural oils, so if you have oily hair, washing it more often will not likely damage it.

No. The braid will make your hair wavy, and won't straighten your existing curls in any way. However, depending on how wet your hair is (if you shower at night), it might not fully dry overnight, and it will be damp and frizz up during the day.

You can't change the nature of your hair. That's determined by your genes. You can only straighten it. If you want long-lasting results, chemical straightening is an option.