Do your curls just hang sad and limp at their roots? Beautifully curled locks are a thing of the distant past? That's not a problem! We'll show you how you can get your natural curls back with a few simple tips. This will give you the voluminous curls you want.
We women are sometimes a bit strange. We always want exactly what we do not have! If the hair is curly, we straighten it. If they are straight, we want our loose curls back.
Unfortunately, curls can be particularly bitchy if we work on them too often with heat and interfere too much with the hair. At some point, the day comes when they no longer return to their former beautiful texture.
If you think it's time to rock your natural curls, help is at hand. Bringing back natural curls after eternal heat torture is a high-maintenance task.
And sometimes curls just look totally flat one or two days after washing. This does not have to be so!
I'm going to show you how you can get your curly mane back into shape in no time and bring back your natural curls!
Bring back natural curls - Why is the structure different?
There are many reasons why curls can fall out or lose their bounce over time.
Of course, you can have straight hair from birth. Then this has been the decision of mother nature.
Whether curly or straight is up to your hair layers. There are three different ones and the middle layer, the cortex, determines whether you have curly or straight hair.
If the cortex is oval your hair is curly, if it is circular it is straight. This shape is genetically predetermined and cannot be changed.
However, beautifully defined curls can turn into limp curl remnants over time. Then you need to get your natural curls back. But first, let's take a quick look at the causes.
These are the most common reasons why your curls lose their bounce:
Hormonal changes
Hormonal fluctuations (puberty, pregnancy, menopause or hormonal contraceptives) can affect the structure of your hair.
Hormones have a major influence on the hair follicles, which in turn can cause your locks to lose definition or change the overall hair structure.
Chemical treatments
Regular chemical hair treatments such as coloring, perming or straightening can damage the hair structure. The chemicals break the natural bonds in the hair to change the shape or color.
And this is exactly what leads to a loss of curls in the long term.
The same applies to heat, by the way, which leads us straight to the next point.
Straighteners, hairdryers and co.
Frequent styling with heat using straighteners, curling irons or blow-drying at high temperatures can damage the proteins in the hair and lead to the loss of natural curls.
Any kind of heat draws moisture out of the hair, making it dry and brittle and leaving locks looking limp and lifeless.
Incorrect care
Hard brushing, overly tight hairstyles or friction from cotton pillowcases can cause curls to lose their shape. The hair is stressed and can break or become loose.
Curly hair needs a lot of moisture to stay healthy and defined. Lack of care, the use of products with harsh sulphates or alcohol are really problematic.
Age
The hair structure changes naturally as we get older. The Hair can become thinnerlose density and the scalp's natural oil production decreases. These changes can also contribute to curls losing definition.
Environmental influences
Environmental influences such as sun, wind, salt water or chlorine can dry out the hair and damage the curls. UV rays can weaken the hair structure and lead to a loss of curl definition.
But if you follow a few tips in your hair routine, you'll have your curly splendor back in a hairbrush turn. It's not that difficult!
How to get back natural curls in just 3 steps
To get your natural curls back and bring out the beautiful texture again, all you need is this advice on how to save curly hair:
- Avoid heat in any form
- Cut hair
- Proper care
Heat is a no-go for curls
For many people, this is probably a pretty difficult step to take: get rid of straighteners, hair dryers and the like. Heat is generally (and especially for curls) damaging to the hair structure. Heat weakens the hair and robs it of any elasticity. As a result, your curls are also quickly lost!
Try giving up blow drying for the next two weeks so you can get your natural curls back.
If this is not possible due to time constraints (hair is very long and/or thick), you should always put a diffuser attachment on your hair dryer. The more hair you let pre-dry in the air, the better.
Cutting your hair if you want to bring back natural curls
What's broken has to go: I know there's nothing worse than having your beloved hair cut. Unfortunately, it's necessary if you want to get your natural curls back. At least it's necessary if your ends are broken.
You should have your hair radically cut. Exactly at the point where your healthy roots and heat-damaged hair meet. This "big chop" will give your curls back their former bounce and elasticity.
Once you're rid of the broken ends, you should also be considerate of your beautiful curls in general when cutting. The longer your hair, the more likely it is that curls will sag.
But let's get back to the nasty leftovers in your hair. Besides broken ends, you should also rid your hair of other harmful remnants.
Hair Detox is the magic word. Curls can also become totally limp because they are weighed down by chemical film formers. These are then substances such as silicones or mineral oils.
You should really remove all chemical buildup on your hair.
The right care can bring back your natural curls
Once you've removed the old hair, you can start using the right care products for your curls. But what's right for you?
Proper means for curls: Moisture and nutrients.
Wrong would be care products with sulfates, silicones or mineral oils. Sulfates extract lipids from the hair and dry it out. Silicones form the aforementioned film on the hair and thus prevent moisture from being absorbed into the hair itself.
You should make regular hair masks. They give your power mane, the rich care it needs. It protects the hair, gives moisture and provides nutrients. Once a week, you should treat your natural curls to this hair wellness.
Hair treatments you can easily mix yourself. I love a cure from Almond oil*.
For everyday use, we also recommend using a combination of shampoo and conditioner. This will prevent your curls from drying out and becoming limp. Claudia uses these products for her hair:
Also, you should not wash your hair too often. If it is comfortable for you, you should wash your hair only twice a week. This way you will quickly get your natural curls back to their old shape.
How can I refresh my natural curls?
If your curls aren't that bad yet and you only need a small but effective refresher, you should stick to these tricks. Your natural curls will look great even after two or three days.
You can simply do a little washing about two days after your washing day. Styling mousse or gel into your curls. It is important that you then do not comb. Knead the conditioner into your hair.
If you want some water on your hair, you can fill a spray bottle with distilled water and a leave-in conditioner. Then spray the mixture on your hair. They should not get too wet.
You can split this step up and spray on some water first and then knead your favorite conditioner into your hair. This will bring back your natural curls.
If you want a little more moisture for your hair, you should use the so-called "Super Soaker" method. Place your hands on top of each other like a bowl and fill them with water. Your hair should be half as wet as it would normally be when you wash it.
When your hair is well moisturized, you can work in hair mousse or gel. For fine curls, this variant probably works very well. That's what two friends told me when I chatted with you about this post. So you can bring back finer natural curls in no time.
Our conclusion
Curls rock! I've always wanted some, but Mother Nature has gifted me with abundant straight hair.
All the more important that you know how to bring back natural curls.
Your hair will not only look super pretty, but also get the right care. Win-Win!
Your curly head will be healthier and more beautiful than ever. Just give it a try 😊
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