The Egyptian National Media Authority:
We present to you, Madam, the steps of how to take care of curly hair and maintain it from the factors that can harm it:
1. Combing the hair:
One of the most important ways to care for curly hair is not to comb it when it is dry. Rather, it should be combed while it is slightly damp after showering. It is also preferable to comb it using the fingers of the hand, while using a conditioner to moisturize.
In the event that you do not shower, you can wet it a little, and in that case you should comb it with your fingers, but avoid combing it while it is completely dry without using any moisturizing, so as not to cause damage and brittleness.
You should also start combing your hair from the bottom up to loosen the existing tangles, and always remember that curly hair care requires that you treat your hair gently.
2. Avoid using heat:
Many women with curly hair use high-temperature hairdressers to straighten their hair, but this is a big mistake and high heat should be avoided.
Therefore, if you are looking for curly hair care methods, try as much as possible to avoid using high heat on your hair, and when it is necessary to style it with these stylers, use hair protection products before exposing it to high heat.
3. Use a sulfate-free shampoo:
You should know that most of the well-known commercial shampoos contain sulfate, and this substance works to tone the scalp, which leads to the removal of beneficial oils for hair.
Therefore, one of the most important ways to care for curly hair is to use sulfate-free shampoo, and you can find it easily through hair care stores that sell products that are beneficial for hair.
It is important to have the appropriate shampoo and conditioner for the nature of your hair, and you can reduce the use of shampoo and only conditioner if your hair is dry and not to overuse shampoo.
Also, you should make sure to use cold water and stay away from hot water, and also do not wash it every day. Once every three days is sufficient, in order to preserve the natural oils in your hair.
4. Use a lot of oils and hair masks:
Curly hair usually tends to dry out, so it is important to use oils constantly on its ends, and among the most important oils that you must use in order to care for curly hair are: coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil, and argan oil.
You should also apply a good mask to your hair once or twice a week, and you can use an egg and mayonnaise mask, as it moisturizes and nourishes the hair well because it contains high amounts of protein.
Hair must also be moisturized before showering by using coconut oil, with a focus on the ends.
5. Do not use the brush while combing:
Many girls use the brush to comb the hair after showering, but it is advised not to use the brush and leave it in its natural state and comb it with the fingers of the hand in order to take care of the curly hair, and when combing it, a wide comb must be used, and this is done after drying the hair until it becomes wet.