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Does it seem like your curly hair has lost its vitality, as if it has decided to go on strike for frizz? Don’t worry!
It’s time to get them back on track and make them shine like never before! In this article, we’ll reveal tricks and secrets to revive your curls, transforming them from wild and unruly to defined, shiny, and full of energy.
Ready to transform your curly hair into a cascade of natural beauty?
Here’s what you’ll find in this article:
The charm of curly hair: joys and pains
Why curls require special care
The importance of hydration: pre-shampoo and masks
How to refresh curls and maintain their shape
Curl Reviving Cream by La Saponaria: how to use it
Reviving curls after sleeping: morning tricks
How to achieve perfect curls naturally
Tackling frizz: treatments and anti-humidity tips
The charm of curly hair: joys and pains
Having curly hair is like being in a complicated relationship: one day you love them madly, and the next day you can’t wait to tie them up in a bun to avoid dealing with them!
Curls are undoubtedly enchanting; they exude personality and are often synonymous with vitality and energy. When well-defined, they provide a unique and enviable look, adding volume, texture, and movement to any hairstyle. However, along with their charm come numerous challenges.
The days when each curl seems to dance in the right direction are often accompanied by those when frizz and lack of definition make your hair look like a rebellious cloud. Weather, humidity, or even just your pillow can transform your mane into an untameable mass. Not to mention that curly hair is more prone to dryness, breakage, and loss of shine compared to straight hair. But after reading this article, get ready to say goodbye to "bad hair days" and welcome the days when your mane becomes the true star!
Why curls require special care
As mentioned above, curly hair requires special attention because, by nature, it is more delicate than straight hair. Let’s see why:
- Structure and Natural Dryness: the spiral structure of curls makes it difficult for the natural oils from the scalp to distribute evenly along the hair shaft. This leads to curls being drier, especially at the tips. Maintaining hydration is crucial to prevent them from appearing dull and messy.
- Fragility: curls tend to break more easily due to their twisted shape. Each curve represents a weak point, and actions like brushing or excessive manipulation can cause damage. For this reason, it is advisable to use gentle styling techniques and appropriate tools to avoid stressing the hair too much.
- Frizz, humidity is the number one enemy of curly hair. Due to their open structure, curls easily absorb moisture from the air, leading to the dreaded frizz. Without an adequate routine and the right products, hair can lose definition and become unmanageable.
- Need for Constant Definition: Curls do not have the same uniformity as straight hair: each curl can have a different shape and direction, and maintaining uniform definition is a constant challenge. A well-defined curl results from a precise routine that includes specific products and styling techniques, such as "plopping" and "scrunching" (which we’ll discuss in this article!), along with the use of gels or styling creams.
How to revive curls
very curl has its whims? Without any doubt!
Having curly hair can be a blessing, but keeping them vibrant and defined requires care and attention.
To revive your curls, starting with a good haircut is essential, but when they appear dull and lifeless, the secret lies in hydration and small styling tricks that can bring them back to life. Let’s find it out!
The importance of hydration: pre-shampoo and masks
As explained earlier, unlike straight hair, curls tend to dry out more easily because the natural oils from the scalp struggle to travel down the tortuous spiral of the curl.
To revive your mane and keep it free from frizz, it’s crucial to deeply nourish it with targeted treatments that are highly rich in nourishing and softening oils, such as Argan oil or Flaxseed oil.
For example, you could use these oils as pre-shampoo treatments, limited to once a week:
Argan oil: rich in natural antioxidants (Vitamin E) and Omega 3-6-9, it adds shine to dull and lifeless hair. Apply as a pre-shampoo mask to provide hydration and nourishment to your mane, and leave it on for 30 minutes.
Flaxseed oil: helps counteract split ends, providing body and nourishment to dry and frizzy hair. Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as saturated fats like stearic and palmitic acids, and vitamins C and E. Flaxseed oil also contains numerous minerals, particularly magnesium and calcium, as well as potassium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and selenium. Use it for a super-nourishing pre-shampoo treatment!
The next steps in your routine for healthy, hydrated curls should always include lightweight products rich in natural extracts and nutrients suitable for this hair type.
We suggest our winning routine!
- Organic Extravirgin Shampoo: a neutral, organic shampoo suitable for frequent washes, enriched with natural oils and extracts, providing nourishment and protection. With organic Flax Seed Extract, Moringa Extract, and organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, it leaves your hair feeling light and radiant.
- Anti-Frizz Solid Conditioner: infused with organic Lemon and Spirulina, this conditioner strengthens and revitalizes your hair. Its special acidic pH closes the hair cuticle, combating frizz and leaving your hair soft, shiny, and perfectly detangled.
- Leave-In Conditioner: designed for hair that needs extra nourishment, this restructuring cream gives your curls softness and a silky finish! With Shea Butter, Moringa Extract, and Flax Seed, it nourishes and revitalizes, while fruit oligosaccharides create a protective, anti-stress film, adding softness, vitality, and shine. Use it after shampooing on towel-dried hair, or on dry hair without rinsing.
- Our new Anti-Frizz Mask: with Hyaluronic Acid and organic Aloe, alternate this mask with your conditioner to deeply hydrate and quench dry curls, for a healthy, shiny, and well-moisturized look.
We've dedicated an entire article to tackling the dreaded "frizz effect"—read it here!
So, don’t make mistakes! With the right routine, curls will be ready to reveal all their beauty and uniqueness, becoming a true distinguishing feature of those who wear it.
How to refresh curls and maintain their shape
It’s not always possible to wash your hair every day (and it wouldn’t even be the best thing to do!), but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on defined curls.
Your curls can quickly regain their shape with a quick "refresh"!
How? By spraying your hair with water or a mix of water and Leave-In Conditioner and using your fingers to reshape them.
If you prefer even more definition, you could use a small amount of gel or curl cream, such as the Curl Reviving Cream by La Saponaria.
Curl Reviving Cream by La Saponaria: how to use it
Designed to tame even the wildest manes, the Curl Reviving Cream shapes and holds curls, combats frizz, and strengthens and softens your hair, making it shine!
A rich mix of natural ingredients provides strength, elasticity, and new light to your mane: Babassu nourishes and disciplines, Chicory Prebiotic helps restore natural balance, Hydrosaccharides and Aloe Gel deeply hydrate, and Fenugreek (Methi) makes hair shiny and silky. To achieve beautiful curls, apply it to damp hair, scrunching the strands with the palm of your hand from the bottom towards the roots. Dry naturally or with a diffuser.
For a finishing touch or a quick "refresh," you can also apply it to dry curls, scrunching with your hands to restore shape and volume without weighing them down or making them sticky.
Reviving curls after sleeping: morning tricks
After a night’s sleep, your curls might appear flattened or frizzy.
To revive them, start by spraying a little water and then spritz some hydrosol directly onto your damp hair without further rinsing. A hydrosol particularly suitable for dry and frizzy hair can be Orange Blossom Hydrolate, which tones, soothes, refreshes, and regenerates the skin, or Rose Hydrolate, which has strong moisturizing properties.
Then continue with the steps mentioned above for the "refresh".
Another trick is to sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase, which reduces friction and prevents frizz. In the morning, use your fingers to gently detangle the curls and apply a small amount of Curl Reviving Cream to restore definition.
How to achieve perfect curls naturally
If you prefer even more natural solutions, there are several homemade remedies that can help you keep your curls in great condition.
Coconut Oil: An excellent natural moisturizer; apply a small amount to damp hair to nourish it and prevent frizz.
Organic Aloe Gel: Can be used as a lightweight styling product. Mix a bit of aloe vera gel with water in a spray bottle and use it to revive curls throughout the day without making them sticky!
Tackling Frizz: Treatments and Anti-Humidity Tips
The sworn enemy of curly hair is often humidity, which can turn defined curls into a cloud of frizz. But with the right precautions, you can keep frizz at bay!
To prevent frizz, it’s crucial to keep hair well-hydrated and protected from humidity: you could replace your usual conditioner with Leave-In Conditioner, a no-rinse conditioner enriched with Organic Coconut Oil, which nourishes the hair, makes it more elastic and silky while keeping the cuticles closed, and Moringa Extract that strengthens the shaft and protects it from external agents. Finally, Organic Flaxseed and Shea Butter restructure, discipline, and create a protective and anti-stress film.
Of course, in addition to the Curl Reviving Cream, if you prefer to use spray products, Vegetable Keratin and AHA Fruit Acids are just what you need!
Vegetable Keratin Spray is a treatment that restructures the hair shaft, preventing and reducing breakage. Its formula enriched with rose, cornflower, and peptides is ideal for polishing the hair and protecting it from oxidative damage.
AHA Fruit Acids Spray is an anti-frizz, anti-limestone, and anti-salt spray: the AHA principles nourish the hair and protect it from oxidative damage, such as sun and smog. Additionally, they also play an important anti-limestone and anti-salt role, crucial for a shiny and silky mane. Calcium and limestone deposits can fade color while sea salt causes dehydration of the shaft, making it dry and fragile. Effectively removing limestone and salt is a fundamental step in keeping hair healthy and beautiful without frizz, especially during and after summer.
You can spray them on damp or dry curls and then proceed with styling.
Finally, on the must-have list for fighting frizz are Plant Crystals—a true beauty elixir for nourishing, protecting, smoothing, and softening hair. Crafted from an exquisite blend of organic oils, such as Coconut, Flax, and Hemp oils, along with Argan Oil sourced from a women's cooperative in Morocco, these crystals provide nourishment without weighing hair down, making it more radiant than ever.
Thanks to its delicate texture, just a few drops are enough to add shine and combat frizz.
It can also be used as a natural heat protectant to shield curls during blow-drying with a diffuser!
Conclusion
With just a few tips and the right products, you can easily transform your curls from frizzy to fabulous!
Remember that curls are as unique as each individual: find the right routine and products that work best for you, and soon you’ll be sporting beautiful, bouncy curls that turn heads.
Embrace your natural beauty and let your curls shine!
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