10 Things to do With Curly Hair After Shower

I admit straight hair girls are so privileged in saving their time after a hair wash because there’s not much they have to think about setting their hair right. A little use of the dryer and a styling product is enough for their hair to get set for the day.

But when it comes to taking care of curly hair after a shower and setting the curls right, I know you are always caught in the dilemma of what’s right for your hair and what’s wrong.

Let’s not complicate things any more for your already complicated life!

I am here with this article today to give you a complete breakdown of all the steps that you should follow right from the shower to drying and post drying your curly hair. Added bonus will be the things that you should definitely avoid with curly hair after a shower.

Sounds believable? I assure you your search and doubts will end on this page!

How can I make my curly hair look good after a shower

I am not going to tell you the ways to take care of your curly hair, but give you the detail of the steps that you should follow right from the shower to post shower for your curly hair:

1. Shampooing your curly hair

First of all try to avoid applying shampoo regularly to your curly hair. It will make them frizzy and strip out all moisture.

And when you are to apply a shampoo, choose the ones that are sulphate free as they will be less drying for your curly hair and help in retaining natural oils of your curls.

2. Applying conditioner on your curly hair

After shampooing, the next step that you need to do is apply a generous amount of conditioner to your curly hair. Leave the conditioner for 15 minutes to work well.

3. Brushing with a wide tooth brush while still the conditioner on

While still the conditioner is on your hair, take a wide tooth comb and make sure it’s really wide. Start combing your hair to detangle it. Start from the ends and then reach the roots. This will minimise breakage of your curls.

4. Rinsing your curly hair with cold water

Once you are done with detangling your hair, put on the shower and make sure the water is cold and not even lukewarm. Rinse your hair thoroughly so that no product is left on your hair.

5. Scrunching your curly hair with a microfiber towel

Come out of the shower and take a microfiber towel. Scrunch your hair from the ends with the help of the towel and make sure the excess water is soaked in the towel. You don’t need to be too harsh with the process as this is not to dry your hair.

6. Applying a curl cream to your curly hair post shower

Now, this step should be a must in your curly hair care routine. Curl creams add texture to the curls, define them, and also ensure they stay hydrated and look shiny and healthy.

After you have applied the curl cream throughout your hair, gently scrunch your hair with your hands making sure you are defining the curls to take its shape.

7. Applying a leave-in conditioner to your curly hair post shower

Also adding an extra effort to make your hair look healthy and shiny is advisable. Leave-in conditioner will lock in all the moisture as well as the curl cream in your hair. Again don’t forget to scrunch your hair.

8. Applying a heat protectant to your curly hair after shower

Wait for 15 minutes and then spray a heat protectant or apply it using your palms. This will protect your hair while drying styling and in the sun.

9. Drying your curly hair with a diffuser

Now a diffuser is a must for your curly hair. Even if you don’t wanna buy one, just buy a diffuser head and attach it to the nozzle of your dryer.

10. Applying a gel to your curly hair after shower

Once your hair is dry, take some gel to hold your curls for the entire day and scrunch it in your curly hair. Girls, you are ready to rock!

See also: What to do With Wet Hair After a Shower?

Common mistakes to avoid for curly hair after shower

Let’s now recall all the wrong things that you were doing to your curly hair and make a pledge not to repeat them again in life:

1. Do not shampoo your curly hair too often. Shampooing once in a week or even once in two weeks is also enough as curly hair needs to preserve their natural oils in order to keep themselves moisturised and frizz free.

2. Do not rub your curly hair with a rough towel to dry it. It will only make your curly hair look like a mess when it dries.

3. Do not dry your curly hair with a dryer. It will make your hair fly in different directions for the entire day and will also take away moisture from your hair. Always use a diffuser.

4. Do not sleep with your wet curly hair. This will ruin all the texture of your curls.

5. Always sleep in a satin pillow case. This will reduce friction and satin cloth won’t even soak in moisture from your hair.

See you soon!

Follow the above mentioned detailed steps for your curly hair care routine and you will never have to search the web anymore I promise!

See you soon in my next post. Till then….

Keep it simple, keep it fashionable!