5 Tips To Waking Up With Better Curls
It can't be denied, curls are absolutely stylish, powerful, and oh-so-sexy! However, it's also true that they're pretty much the hardest to maintain of all hair types. One wrong move – like sleeping on the wrong side of the bed, for one – is bound to turn your sexiest asset into a nightmare almost immediately!
Want to avoid this horror? Here are our five tips to waking up with better curls!
1. Apply hair serum before going to bed
More often than not, curly hair tends to be dry, and dry hair is more prone to breakage and frizz. Keep your hair in its best condition by applying hair serum on your strands before going to bed!
A good serum helps keep your hair well-nourished and moisturized at all times. It can hydrate your hair from the inside and, in the long run, it can also keep your hair soft and smooth. You may have the sexiest hairstyle in the world but if it's frizzy and all over the place, you can bet that you'd rather stay home all day too.
2. Use only silk pillowcases
Satin pillowcases are so much better than regular pillowcases! While cotton may be an awesome material for your clothes, the same can't be said about your beddings and pillowcases.
You know how your hair always rubs against typical cotton pillowcases? You may not notice it, but that action actually causes plenty of friction. And friction is not good for your hair, because too much of it can lead to breakage and irreversible hair damage. Silk pillowcases, on the other hand, are much gentler on your hair. You can even rub in your entire hair and face on it all night if you want!
Read More: 11 Reasons Why You Should Buy Silk Pillowcases Right Now
3. Put your hair in a loose bun
A loose bun actually protects your hair from getting twisted and messed up in your sleep, so this trick is perfect for all types of hair. However, curly-haired individuals will especially benefit from it since it helps keep the hair from drying out and getting frizzy in your sleep. Magic hack for instant better curls? Looks like it!
4. Braid your hair
Speaking of magic hacks, here's another one of our favorites. If you want to retain your curls at night, apply some leave-in conditioner and simply braid your hair in a single plait. The type of braid that you do can even change the look of your curls in an instant, how is that not amazing?
For example, if you want to maintain your natural curls, just braid your hair loosely. If you want something with more 'oomph', braid tight. If you have thinner hair than average, you could try doing a French braid to give it more volume!
5. Try the 'pineapple method'
This method is the quickest, simplest, yet most effective way to wake up with better curls in the morning. Just tie your hair loosely at the very top of your head using a hair tie or a scrunchie. This helps keep your hair out of your face and avoid frizz from developing overnight. Definitely a must-try!
And that's it for our tips! Now that you know how to wake up with better curls, it's time for carpe diem! For more hair tips and tricks, check out our ZALA blog!
