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How do you stretch your curls out?

Ashley Adams
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Ashley Adams is a Licensed Cosmetologist and Hair Stylist in Illinois. She completed her Cosmetology education at John Amico School of Hair Design in 2016.

Ashley Adams

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Curls can be stretched out by using a curl stretching cream (which is sold at some beauty supply stores), or by doing a braid or twist method, and letting the hair dry while it's braided or twisted. After unraveling, your curls shouldn't be as shrunken.

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My hair is impossible to tame will these things really work?

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Give it a shot! Following these steps may be beneficial to taming your curls.

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My hair is a lot more wild than the pictures. Will these solutions still work?

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They will help.

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When I put the coconut oil in my hair, does my hair need to be wet?

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Not necessarily. I put the coconut oil on my dry hair, then rinse it out in the shower, because my hair is short and I do not want the oil on all day. My sister, however, will put a tiny bit on her roots after showering because she has long hair.

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It says that I shouldn't wash my hair too often, but I play sports regularly. Should I not be washing my hair every day?

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If you shower too often, the scalp will start to create more sebum, which will eventually lead to a greasy scalp. You can try dry shampoos, however you should rinse out any sort of product buildup the day you take a shower.

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My hair is constantly frizzy no matter what I do. I believe it is really damaged, but my mom won't let me cut it any shorter. What should I do?

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If your mom won't let you cut it shorter, you may have to settle for just conditioning it well and using products that help control the frizz. Some people just have frizzy hair.

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Can I use a small, soft microfiber towel to gently press my hair dry?

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Yes! That’s a very good alternative to using a t-shirt to dry your hair. A regular towel is rough and causes frizz, but a microfiber towel doesn’t!

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My hair is very hard to tame. I've tried everything, but the curls won't stop frizzing. Oil makes my hair look disgusting. What will make my hair feel and look soft without looking gross?

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Try not to put a lot of oil in, and mix it with some conditioner that will make your curls soft and not frizzy.

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How can I keep curls out of my face?

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When you wash your curly hair, lean back and let it dry behind your shoulders to keep it away from your face. You can also use bobby pins to hold the hair back.

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How can I sleep without my hair getting frizzy by morning?

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You can use a satin sleeping cap or braid it/put it in a bun for soft curls.

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Can I still towel dry my curly hair?

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If you can, use a microfiber towel, but you can GENTLY blot it dry. I'd recommend plopping, though (look up "how to plop curly hair").

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What can I do to have my curls be more wavy curls than ringlets?

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Do a twist-out to stretch your natural curls. They should be less ringlet shaped.

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How do I stop my naturally-curly hair from getting big?

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I find blow-drying it poofs it up, so avoid blow-drying it as much as you can. You can try braiding it when it's damp, then undo it before bed to check it out. If your hair is already dry, don't add any detangler, because this makes your locks greasy. Opt for a oil spray instead, like coconut.

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Braids and buns overnight leave my hair in clumps in the morning. Besides a cap, what are some other options for keeping my curls over night?

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You can try doing a side ponytail while your hair is still wet and take it out in the morning.

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How do I find affordable brands of sulfate- and silicone-free shampoos?

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Go on Amazon, or perhaps a more affordable store such as Walmart. There you will find great brands at affordable prices.

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