Want naturally curly hair? Let’s see if your hair is suitable first.
Do you also envy those fluffy and natural curls? But every time you try curling iron, it’s either too rigid or hurt your hair? In fact, the key to HOW TO HAVE NATURAL CURLY HAIR is not hard curling, but finding the right method for your hair.
Let’s start with a simple test:
After washing your hair and drying it naturally, will your hair curl slightly?
When you put your hair in a ponytail and put it down, does it bend naturally?
Does your hair become more voluminous in humid weather?
If the answer is ‘yes’, congratulations! Your hair has the potential to be naturally curly, it just hasn’t been tended to properly yet.
Why is your natural curl not noticeable?
Many people actually have natural curls, but the curl is ‘crushed’ for the following reasons:
Excessive blow drying: heat and pulling straighten curls
Wrong combing: hard combing while drying hair destroys the curl pattern
Unsuitable hair care products: Shampoos containing silicone oils make hair heavy.
Sleeping with friction: Ordinary cotton pillowcases can frizz your hair.
How to Have Natural Curly Hair: 5 Simple Methods
1.Use the right shampooing method, the curls will be obvious immediately.
Natural curly hair is afraid of dryness and frizz, and the way you wash your hair is very important.
The right steps:
Wash your hair with warm (not hot) water
Choose non-silicone shampoo and focus on the scalp.
Apply conditioner from the middle to the end of the hair and comb gently with your fingers.
Rinse with cold water down the ends of the hair to help close the scales
Tip:
Try ‘washing your hair upside down’ – bend your head down and wash so that your hair naturally sags and your curls will be more pronounced.
2.Dry your hair this way and your curls won’t collapse.
Rough drying is the worst thing you can do to your natural curls!
The right way to do it:
Use a microfiber towel or an old cotton T-shirt to wrap your hair and press it lightly to absorb the water.
Don’t rub it hard!
When your hair is not dripping, use hair oil immediately (1-2 drops only)
Wrong demonstration:
× Rubbing hard with a regular towel
× Combing through with a comb
3.Natural drying without blow-drying
Want to make your curls last longer? Try these methods:
A. Twisted Strand Method
Divide hair into 4-6 strands
Gently twist each strand into a spiral
Secure with bobby pins and release when it dries naturally
B. Pineapple Sleeping Method
Tie your hair loosely at the top of your head (like a pineapple shape) before going to bed, and let it down the next day with the curl still in place.
4.Pick the right 3 affordable hair care products
You don’t need to buy expensive products, these three are enough:
Leave-in conditioner: apply when hair is half dry to prevent frizz
Hair gel (light styling): rub it in your hands and scrunch it on the ends of your hair
Silk pillowcase: to minimize friction while sleeping
Avoid lightning:
× Styling sprays that contain alcohol (makes hair drier)
× Heavy hair wax (natural curls become “greasy”)
5.Simple styling tips
Want a more pronounced curl? Try this 30-second method:
When hair is slightly wet, separate into small bunches.
Twist each strand around your fingers 2-3 times.
Gently pinch to set
Air dry naturally or blow dry on low heat
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if my hair is frizzy and puffy, like the Lion King?
A: Apply a small amount of hair oil from the center to the ends of the hair, do not touch the roots.
Q: What if I wake up in the morning with messy curls?
A: Spray some water + leave-in conditioner and scrunch with your hands to recover.
Q: Can I keep my short hair naturally curly?
A: Yes! Instead of natural curls, short hair is easier to take care of, just use hair wax to scrunch out the texture.
Summarize
How to have natural curly hair is actually very simple:
Wash and condition properly (silicone free + cold water rinse)
Dry gently (no rubbing, no combing)
Natural styling (twist/pineapple)
Choose the right products (leave-in conditioner + light gel)
Stick with it for 2-4 weeks and your natural curl will become more and more noticeable. Remember, the most beautiful thing about natural curls is their casualness, you don’t have to go for the perfect neat curl!
Let your hair be itself! Put down the straightening plates and try these methods and you’ll realize how great natural curls can look.