The Ultimate Guide to Short, Naturally Curly Hair

Will your stylist be cutting your hair wet or dry? While it is certainly possible to get a great cut from a stylist who cuts it wet, it is nonetheless a consideration. Curly hair is three-dimensional and often needs to be sculpted rather than pulled straight and cut while the strands are flat between the fingers. When it is cut dry, the ‘bounce factor’ is taken into consideration. Since wet hair expands and lengthens and dry hair shrinks, cutting curly hair while it’s wet can spell disaster if your stylist is not experienced. For some additional resources for finding curly hair stylists, as well as a few extra curl care tips, click here.

Rockin’ That Curly Cut

Healthy hair and shiny hair usually go hand in hand, however it’s a little more difficult to get curly hair to shine so keeping it hydrated is a must. Avoid sulfate shampoos. If you are thinking of  highlighting your hair, keep in mind that curly hair looks best with thicker highlights (I am referring to the dimension of the individual highlighted strands). This should be taken into consideration if you plan to wear it straight some of the time. For darker colors or tonal variations, always choose a demi-permanent over permanent tint when either would work. Demi-permanent color adds a wonderful shine and does not leave a strong line of demarcation when it grows out.

When diffusing your hair, keep in mind that the outer, top layer is the dryest. Use a high heat when diffusing the bottom and middle layers and use a lower heat when diffusing the top. If your curls are prone to extreme bouts of frizz, here is a tip: Save the top layer of your cut for last when diffusing it. Dampen a paper towel with a styling spray. Place the dampened towel on the outer top layer of your cut and diffuse it from underneath. This creates a micro-climate which keeps the top from frizzing due to over drying.

Rockin’ a short, curly cut is easy. The most important thing is to pick an experienced stylist and then follow the few steps above to keep it looking great.

Resource: latest-hairstyles.com