How to have defined curls

“Every curl a whim?”: curly hair is often synonymous with restlessness and particularity. Sexy and youthful, it expresses a particular beauty and is an expression of personality and style. However, to always have it looking its best, you need to know how to emphasize and style curly hair by treating it in the right way. Here are a few tips!

How to have defined curls

In order to have defined curls, it is necessary to start with a good cut. Hairstylists confirm: curly hair needs to be treated and cut differently than straight hair. The first step to enhance curly hair is the cut, which must take into account the hair texture and give the hairstyle the right volume and shape while eliminating the annoying frizzy effect. By treating them effectively, curls can finally be soft and defined, fully enhanced.
It may seem obvious, but even washing curly hair requires a little shrewdness: it is best to avoid jets of water that are too hot as they could dull the shine leading to an unwanted frizzy effect. It’s better to choose specific shampoos.
A good rule to follow for defined curls is to comb them while still wet, preferably in the shower, with a wide-toothed comb. After washing, gently pat them dry and then apply the desired styling product, such as a disciplining cream.

How to define curls

To define and give curly hair the right volume, drying is also important. It is best to use an air diffuser and maintain a medium hair dryer temperature and low power: drying curly hair quickly is never the best solution. For a beach and wavy effect let it air dry with a dedicated product such as sea salt spray.
But how to manage them every day and especially in the morning as soon as you wake up? Usually curls are at their best just after styling, because they appear perfectly defined and voluminous. To restore the right volume and give definition again, the best solution is to use (by slightly moistening the hair) a light cream, a mousse or an oil non-oil, depending on the effect you want to achieve. A light cream (not a disciplining one) helps to give the right shape without fixing, but still giving support. The oil non-oil restores definition, whereas, a mousse effect remains slightly ‘heavier’ while providing support. For light, defined curls, we recommend bringing back the ‘good old’ oil non-oil.

How to style curly hair

To best style curly hair, despite all beliefs, it is not necessary to use so many products for styling, but it is absolutely necessary to use the right products specific to the effect you want to achieve. If you use too many products you run the risk of thickening your curls, taking away their tone and volume.
As we have seen, there are various types of products to choose from. In any case, if you are already following the advice on how best to wash, dry and comb your hair, this is in itself an optimal starting point. Proceeding with the right styling is therefore the necessary choice.

A frizzy effect, on the other hand, is due to the natural conformation of curly hair and tends to be accentuated in humid conditions. To mitigate and eliminate frizz, it is best to opt for specific anti-frizz products such as our Olea Argan, which provide softness and shine.