Before you know it, you've got curly hair! However, you are not too excited already because it somehow feels drier and doesnt look as shiny as before... :( and maybe, more volume than you want....
Haiz.... why? oh why????
As I've mentioned earlier in my post on curls: it takes more effort to maintain as compared to straight hair. Be it the merest hint of a wave, man made or natural.
Question: Why does curly hair look drier?
This is because light refracts in all directions on curly hair, so it gives the illusion of less shiny locks even if your hair is 99% healthy. (let's leave a leeway of 1% to benefit of the doubt for errors)
Question: Why does my (curly) hair feel so dry? Especially at the ends?
Sebum (natural oil) is produced from your scalp. It usually will be able to 'travel' till the midlength of your hair and keep it smooth and shiny and protected. So, the longer you keep your hair, the harder it is for your natural oils to reach the length of it.On top of that, with the ends not having sebum protection, mechanical abrasion and careless handling result in the ends being damaged easily.
Besides, 1 in 3 ladies can't resist having their hair chemically treated. So, prior to any other processes, the hair is not 'virgin' anymore to start with.
So, you whine, "that means I can't have curly locks like Goldilocks, or long hair then?" SOBZ..
Of course you can!! MOISTURE MOISTURE AND MORE MOISTURE is the key to maintenance, for curly and long hair plus regular trims. Every 3 months or so would be good for ladies.
If you are not willing to go the extra mile for it, then I suggest you don't even try...
How far you are willing to go for your hair is important in helping you to decide if you want a change of style.
Note: Infuse moisture only on mid lengths to ends only. Always use conditioner after shampooing.
Why then does the models' hair in magazines look so pretty and shiny and curly? And long and nice and princessy? I want! I want!
Don't be fooled by the looks of them in magazines.. Heard of photo imaging? One of the best and most powerful tool in photography. Besides, the models are pretty savvy at handling their hair and they have hair stylists to do it for them for every shoot.
P/S: I'll be glad to do this for you everyday if you can afford it too! :D
Tip: For heat styling, it is always a must to use pre-heat protector before hand. Heat temporarily seals in the cuticles and moisture so that explains why hair looks so smooth after flat ironing or thonging.
Cheers!
Gerra :D
4 comments:
i have very straight hair since i was a child, ... and i like to try to have it curl... is it worth the risk?... my hair is a natural straight and very shiny, and im afraid i might damage it after having curled up...
hello jadestone,
Do you still like ur shiny straight hair?
if u r ready for a change, and have ultra long hair, u can try having it curled. it's beautiful.
Really. :)
if ur hair is not often chemically processed, i believe the hair texture will still be ok.
of cos it may not be as shiny as when ur hair is straight though.
with curls, u gotta be more diligent to apply shine products.
pls do read my previous entries on the different type of curls and the maintenance involved ok?
If u r interested to let me do ur hair, pls feel free to drop me an email again.
Cheers!
xoxo,
Gerra
Nice and helpful article. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you hair design! :D
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