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QuestionHow do you choose a hair oil for curly hair?Christine George is a Master Hairstylist, Colorist, and Owner of Luxe Parlour, a premier boutique salon based in the Los Angeles, California area. Christine has over 23 years of hair styling and coloring experience. She specializes in customized haircuts, premium color services, balayage expertise, classic highlights, and color correction. She received her cosmetology degree from the Newberry School of Beauty.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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QuestionIs cold water good for curly hair?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.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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QuestionHow do I keep my curls sleek once my hair dries?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.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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QuestionWhat conditioner is suitable for getting back curls?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.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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QuestionWhat shampoo and conditioner should I use?Community AnswerTry 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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QuestionIs it okay to use normal shampoo and conditioner?Isabel LourieCommunity AnswerIf 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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QuestionWhat if I have damaged hair?Community AnswerUse 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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QuestionAre these methods both safe to use and which is the best?Community AnswerYes, 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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QuestionHow do I keep my curls looking sleek once they're dry?Community AnswerYou could put a cap on your hair when you sleep, to keep the curls looking fresh and clean.
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QuestionAre split ends fixable?Community AnswerYou can't really "fix" them, you just have to get your hair trimmed.
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QuestionIs using oil on my hair good or bad?Community AnswerUsing 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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QuestionIs it okay to shampoo and condition my hair daily?Community AnswerShampooing every day can damage your hair, I'd suggest you stick to every other day. Conditioning every day is fine.
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QuestionShould I comb my hair twice a day?Elizabeth BolsterCommunity AnswerIt 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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