How To Take Care Of Wavy Hair?

How To Take Care Of Wavy Hair?

Due to its slight curl pattern, wavy hair is often mistaken for curly hair and treated as rebellious straight hair that must be flatironed into submission. Wavy hair, on the other hand, is a form of curly hair and, as such, deserves a chance to shine as a distinct hair type. Wavy hair, as a sort of curly hair pattern, thrives with the Curly Girl/Guy (or CG) approach, just like curlier hair patterns do!

You've come to the correct place if you want to learn how to take care of wavy hair and keep it happy and healthy. We've put up a few pointers to assist you in developing a CG-based daily routine for your wavy hair. Before you continue reading, keep in mind that numerous factors influence how your hair behaves naturally and how it will react to certain products and treatments. This includes the porosity of your hair, the fineness of your hair, and even the weather on a given day. Take this as a starting point for a wavy hair care routine, and utilise it to create your own customised hair care routine.

Washing Your Hair
Hair with texture requires more moisture than hair that is entirely straight, according to one of the CG method's principles. Unfortunately, the shampoos we've all come to rely on every wash strip your hair of its natural moisture, leaving it dull and lifeless. Start your wavy hair care journey by eliminating shampoo from your daily routine, at least for now. Instead of shampoo, you'll cleanse your hair with a CG-friendly (silicone-free) conditioner. Switch to a low-poo routine using a sulfate-free shampoo if your hair becomes too greasy after roughly a month of this practise.

Detangling Your Hair
Detangling wavy hair differs significantly from detangling straight hair. The first rule is that no brushes are allowed. Second, only detangle in the shower with plenty of conditioner. With your hair wet and evenly coated in conditioner, pull out any knots and tangles with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Use caution when brushing your hair and avoid using force, since this may cause it to break.

Conditioning Your Hair
Just because you're co-washing and conditioning with a CG-friendly conditioner doesn't guarantee your hair is getting the most out of it. Use the tried-and-true CG method of conditioning known as squish to condish to extract the maximum nourishment out of your conditioner. In a word, this type of hair conditioning allows the conditioner to permeate deep into the hair shaft, leaving your waves bouncy and hydrated.

Moisturizing Your Hair
Conditioning is only half the battle; you'll need much more moisture for fully healthy hair. If your hair is frizzy or dull, start with a moisturising (silicone-free!) hair mask once a week and gradually increase or decrease the frequency as needed. If your hair is damaged or has a high porosity, consider using protein-rich products in addition to these nourishing hair masks to assist your hair retain moisture.

Styling Your Hair
Silicones are now off the table when it comes to styling products, as we've eliminated shampoos and sulphates from our routines. The reason for this is that sulphates are the only way to eliminate silicone from your hair; without them, silicone from your styling products would just build up in your hair over time. When you start hunting for silicones, you'll be shocked at how many goods include them! Simply enter your product's information into this website to ensure that it is CG-approved. But don't be alarmed: CGers can use any style product they want as long as it's CG-friendly. However, lightweight products with moderate to strong hold, such as mousses or light gels, work well on wavy hair in general. You'll get the best results with any product if you apply it to wet or damp hair and then dry it with the product already applied.

Drying Your Hair
Hair that has been freshly washed or that has product in it can be dried in one of two ways: air drying or diffusing. Choose the former if you have time on your hands and aren't looking for more volume. Choose the latter for faster drying and higher volume. Make sure to start with a plop, regardless of how you want to dry your hair. The plop is a unique CG drying technique that is designed to give your hair a gentle start as it dries. No more frizz and tangles with terrycloth towels; instead, use a microfiber towel or a plain cotton tee for a plop.

Protecting Your Hair
Finally, your wavy hair requires special attention and protection against frizz, knots, and other problems. Use a silk pillowcase or bonnet to preserve your hair while you sleep to avoid frizz. If you wish to straighten or curl your hair, use a CG-friendly heat protectant to avoid heat damage. Heat damage is a significant matter, because it's a certain method to permanently flatten your waves (or at least until you grow fresh ones back).