My mantra when it comes to curly hair care is to keep it simple. You don’t need multiple curly hair products. I believe in taking a simple approach for maximum impact. What curls needs at the most fundamental level is moisture. Moisture is the foundation for any curly hair care routine.
Based on over 35 years of salon experience, I have developed a deep conditioning treatment exclusively formulated to tackle the common problems associated with curly hair. From frizzy hair and tangles to dry hair and poor curl definition, Restore and Shine Hair Masque gets moisture to the core of the hair, smoothing the cuticle for perfect curl definition.
Follow my tips on deep conditioning to enhance and rock your fabulous curls. Plus, discover why ‘The Bounce’ is your hair super power.
Curls come in a variety of shapes, sizes and textures.
But there is one thing all curls have in common. They give your hair natural body, volume and movement. I call this volume. ‘The Bounce’. The Bounce happens naturally and learning to control it will help you style your hair. Adding moisture to curly hair helps to give weight and balance to The Bounce.
Getting volume and movement in hair is the holy grail of hair styling, and if you have curls, you are blessed because you’ve got it naturally. So, I encourage you to enjoy your hair and focus on giving your curls moisture. With a good routine of deep conditioning to add moisture and smooth the hair’s texture, you can use The Bounce to your advantage.
Moisture is the foundation for curly hair and deep conditioning is the best way to add moisture. But that’s not the whole story. How you apply deep conditioner and how much you need to use depends on your hair type, texture, porosity. The density of your curls also matters. The tighter and more dense the curl, the more moisture it needs.
Curls come in different shapes: wavy, curly and coily. When thinking about cutting hair, curl shape is vital in getting the right shape and balance for your curls. It also determines how much moisture your hair requires. The tighter the curl, the more fragile the hair is and the more moisture it needs. All hair needs regular moisture so routine is key here. The difference is not about how often you apply deep conditioner. You should do that weekly. It’s about how much product you use in each weekly application. If you are unsure about how much product your hair needs, use a little at a time. If the texture feels rough after a treatment, add more the next time you deep condition. If hair feels flat after deep conditioning, use less product.
Routine is vital to giving your hair the moisture it needs. Caring for your hair is not a one-off event. A curly hair routine is about maintenance.
Weekly deep conditioning is essential for maintaining moisture and sealing the cuticle to fight frizz, dryness, and tangles and leave hair shiny. Choose a good quality hair mask to nourish your hair.
Curly hair comes in many textures, from thick and coarse to fine, making texture a determining factor in how you approach caring for your hair at home.
Thinking about the texture of your curls is vital with product application.
Adding deep conditioner to fine curly hair may require a small amount at a time to prevent overloading the hair. I call this layering. Start with a small amount of Restore and Shine Hair Masque, warm it up in the palm of your hands and gently feed it into the ends of the hair. If your hair absorbs the product quickly, you can add more product.
For thicker or coarser hair types, the hair will generally absorb more product.
That brings us to hair porosity, which is all about how easily your hair absorbs moisture.
Low porosity hair doesn’t absorb moisture easily. It’s vital to avoid overloading your hair. On the flip side high porosity hair is thirsty and needs more product.
Check your hair porosity to understand how it absorbs moisture. Go to my blog Curly Hair Porosity | Expert Advice. You can follow my tips by hair porosity type.
My message is that by getting to know your hair by type, texture, porosity and density, you can build a curly hair care routine that is unique to your hair. Putting deep conditioning at the heart of that hair care routine will give you the foundation for frizz-free, defined curls.
If you are looking for more information on how to look after your curls, I’ve written a series of blogs on how to care for curly hair.
I’ve covered topics from fine curly hair to thick curly hair and natural black hair.
Plus you can find out why hair type is a great conversation starter with your stylist and why density matters when hydrating curls.
Discover tips to soften, add moisture and keep your natural black hair healthy with my exclusive natural hair treatment. Afro-textured hair is the driest of hair types, and with my exclusive natural hair mask, you can add moisture to your natural hair to improve your hair health and texture.
Understanding the density of your curly hair helps to inform you about how much product your curly hair needs. Give your hair the moisture boost it needs based on the density of your curls.
Knowing your hair’s porosity is key to unlocking your curly hair potential. Knowledge is power and porosity is essential knowledge about your hair’s ability to absorb moisture. Once you know what your hair needs you can give your curly hair what it needs.
From loose curls, to corkscrew curls and afro curls, knowing your hair type is vital to getting the best from your curls. Curl type is your hair’s personality. Let your curl personality shine through.
If you have thick, curly hair, you may well be the envy of your fine-haired friends. You have volume naturally. Learn how to tackle dryness, frizzy curls, tangles and lack of shine. Embrace your thick curly hair.
Curls give texture and volume to fine hair. Getting the right haircut or style will add movement and volume to fine curly hair. I share tips and tricks for the best fine-curly hairstyles. Take charge of your fine-curly hair routine.
Norris Ogario is founder and Creative Director of Ogario London. Developed in his London salon, the Ogario London haircare products reflect his belief that hydration is the key to fixing most hair problems. Hydrated hair can be styled with ease. Plus, hydration leaves hair shiny and healthy. Norris has over 35 years of hair know-how. With expertise in all hair types; from dry hair to fine or grey hair, from frizzy hair to damaged or bleached hair and afro hair, Norris has created a healthy hair blog to share his expert advice.
I write about all aspects of healthy, shiny hair. From preventing frizzy hair to stopping split ends and styling bob hairstyles I share my experience of how to get the best from hair.
Whether I’m working with hair, writing about hair or developing hair care products I stay true to 3 principles.
This is a principle I have adhered to all my hairdressing career and it gets the best results. I like to minimise the heat stress to hair from heated styling tools and take a simpler approach to styling. Over working the hair can leave it dry, damaged and flat. A simple approach is the best way to add volume to hair and keep hair looking and feeling smooth and shiny.
Moisture is the foundation of good hair care. Hair needs a routine of deep conditioning to stay frizz free and retain flexibility and strength. When it has moisture, hair elasticity is maintained, making hair easier to style.
Holistic in the context of hair care is about making sure we eat a healthy, balanced diet and that we feed our hair with nourishing products. Maintaining hydration in the body contributes to good quality hair growth. Using nourishing hair products ensures our hair can retain moisture.
You’ll see these principles threaded through my blogs. My goal is to share the simplest tools and techniques to give you easy ways to care for and style your hair at home.
Ogario London is a salon developed range of natural hair care products. Because we are passionate about our products, delivering the best results is at the heart of what we do.
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