THE curly hair suffers from moisture, regardless of the season, both in winter and in summer. Result? A frizzy hair that is difficult to manage. The cause is simple: the swelling of the middle layer of the hair and the lifting of the cuticles. This is why even with high temperatures it becomes essential to choose the right hair routine.
Curly hair, because it suffers from humidity
It’s all a question of balance. When the concentration of water in the air is greater than that in the hair, some H2O molecules inevitably remain deposited on the surface of the stems.
«The water swells the middle layer of the stem structure, the so-called cortex, lifts the cuticles and generates the frizz effect. The structure of the curly hair that is more irregular than the others and therefore more easily damaged“, explains Maurizio Sassi, Technical Manager z.one concept.
The result? Straw-like hair and unruly curls because they lose their natural definition.
How to protect curls from moisture
As well as for dry hair, too curls need a good level of internal hydration to absorb as little water as possible from the external environment. So it is important to choose a specific haircare routine, made of pre-shampoo packs, masks and balms that act inside the barrel.
«In addition to the right products, there is also some tricks to avoid frizz: it is essential to always use a leave-in product in addition to shampoo and conditioner.
It is also important direct the air from the hairdryer from the base towards the tips, in the direction of hair growth. And it is better to choose wooden brushes and combs in carbon, both with an anti-frizz effect “he continues Maurizio Sassi.
The acid rinse that protects
It can help also add an extra step, the acid rinse. The last rinse after shampooing should be done with cold water and acidic substances such as apple cider vinegar, white or lemon juice. This step is important because it helps to close the scales, “waterproofing” the hair.
How to get rid of the frizz already present
What if the damage has now been done? “In addition to specific anti-frizz styling products, frizz can be tamed with a nylon bristle brush. These help to maintain the brightness of the hair but above all a better distribute the natural oils over all lengths so as to rehydrate the hair.
We proceed by brushing from roots to ends, even for stimulate the follicles in one direction only and to reduce frizz», Concludes the expert.
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