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Home > Curly Hair Care Curly Hair Care Tips Curly hair tends to be dryer and more brittle, so it needs better care. Here are some tips to manage your curly hair.Why is some curly hair and some straight hair? Hair is curly or straight, depending upon the number of disulfide bonds between hair proteins found in the hair shaft. The greater the number of links, the curlier the hair, and the fewer the number of links, the straighter the hair. Hair is primarily composed of keratin, a protein, which grows from a sac called the follicle. Cells in the hair follicle generate keratin, and various other proteins, which become a part of the hair shaft. These proteins contain sulfur atoms, and when two of these sulfur atoms pair up and bond, they form a disulfide bond. If the two sulfur atoms in the same protein are at a distance, and join to form the disulfide bond, the protein will bend. The amount of humidity in the air not only makes for what some label a "bad hair day," but alters the degree of curliness or of straightness of hair. This occurs when high humidity forces water back into the hair fiber, acts on its protein structure, and forces the hair shaft to return to its original structure. People can temporarily alter their hair to force it into a straight state, or a curly state, but only on a temporary, not on a permanent, basis. When a straight-haired person gets a "permanent wave," known as a "perm," he or she is chemically forcing the making of strong disulfide bonds. The wave does not stay permanently, because new hair, which is straight, grows in as the "perm" grows out. People with curly hair may chemically alter their hair to give it a straighter appearance, but this, too, is also a temporary solution to a permanent "problem," with the same end result. When and how should you brush your curly hair? Curly hair should never be brushed (or touched) when it is dry, as this will cause damage, frizz, and destroy the curl definition. Curly hair should only be brushed while it is wet, after applying conditioner in the shower, or leave-in conditioner after towel drying. It is best to use a wide-toothed comb for brushing and to start by detangling the ends, working your way up. Make sure not to pull or rip through the knots (this will cause breakage and split ends)! Quick Tips If you are lucky enough to have lots of curl, show it off! And that
doesn't mean that you have to spend hours and hours on the style. Follow the directions below and you should be able to manage it quite easily. How To Finger Dry Your Hair? Things You Need: -a hairdryer and diffuser (can be used but is not necessary) Step-by-Step Instructions Shampoo and then blot hair to absorb as much of the water as possible.Apply a generous amount of hair gel and distribute evenly to your hair. Using fingers, run them through the hair, lifting and moving the hair forward. If you are short on time, you can use the diffuser attachment, gently dry your hair. When hair is dry, and the effect matches the photo, mist with your favorite hairspray to hold the style for the day.
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