I’ve been working with curly hair for over 35 years and I believe that with a little bit of know-how anyone can transform frizzy, dry curls into glossy, defined curls.
As with most things in life, getting hair properly prepared for styling is vital to a successful outcome.
If you want shiny, defined or bouncy curls your approach to your curly hair care routine is what makes the difference. Getting your hair properly prepped, not only impacts the ease of curly hair styling, but also the finished look and feel or your curls.
Curly hair, with all its beautiful twists and kinks and bends, is more prone to breakage. Preparing your hair for styling means keeping it hydrated with a deep conditioner.
The idea is to lock in moisture by smoothing the cuticle, reducing breakage and splits. Moisturised and smoothed your curls can be frizz-free, detangled and shinier when properly treated with a deep conditioner.
Loving your curls starts with loving your scalp. I know there’s a lot of noise out there about not shampooing curly hair but I have to politely disagree. My view? Keep the scalp clean and free of build-up so that your follicles can grow healthy hair.
Choose a gentle shampoo that adds moisture to your scalp and curls. Not only does the scalp like being clean, but it also loves hydration too. Once your hair and scalp are clean, it’s time for your deep conditioner. Deep conditioning will give you the foundation for styling your hair.
Restore and Shine Hair Masque gets moisture right to the core of the hair and smooths and strengthens the cuticle, giving hair shine and definition, ready for styling.
The job of a deep conditioner is to add moisture to the hair and smooth the cuticle.
Wet hair absorbs moisture more easily sot its best do apply after shampooing and rinsing your hair.
However, make sure your hair is not too wet as products can slip off very wet hair, meaning your won’t get the full nourishing benefits of a deep conditioner.
I recommend taking a small your microfibre towel into the shower with you and gently soak up any excess water before you apply conditioner. You’ll get the best results from your conditioner when your hair is wet but not dripping.
As you rinse your hair, Restore and Shine Hair Masque will release the tangles and you’ll your hair will feel smoother and more defined.
Simply use your fingers to gently detangle any more stubborn areas as you rinse, being careful not to put any tension on the roots.
Being gentle with your hair at this stage is essential. You want to leave the cuticle smooth and ready of styling. After rinsing, pat the hair dry to remove excess water. With hair smooth and hydrated, the foundation is place and you can follow your usual styling routine.
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.
Using over 35 years of expertise, working with curly hair in my salon, I’ve covered curly hair hot topics from fine curly to thick curly hair and natural hair.
Discover your curly hair porosity find out why curly hair type is a great conversation starter with your stylist and why curly hair 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.
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.
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.
My mantra when it comes to curly hair is to keep it simple. You don’t need multiple curly hair products. I believe in taking a simple approach for maximum impact. What curly hair needs at the most fundamental level is moisture. Moisture is the foundation for any curly hair care routine.
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.
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 to damaged or bleached hair, curly hair and afro hair, Norris offers his expert advice.
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. Do you have questions about our products? Or, would you like advice on the best products for your hair type? Maybe have another question about how to look after your hair? If you do, please get in touch at info@ogariolondon.com.
Restore and Shine Hair Masque was awarded best hair mask in the Ultimate Natural Beauty Bible Awards. As an independent hair care brand, we are incredibly proud to be recognised alongside some of the industry’s biggest haircare brands. Because I spend time ensuring that our products deliver the best results, I couldn’t be happier to get this review and win this prestigious award.
