My hair is curly and dry! - Practical and valuable advice & tips about available treatments, shampoos, solutions, remedies and hair care products for dry curly hair.

* General Information:
If you are to get the best possible results from your hair care routine, you need to choose the correct shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.

We recognise hair that is in good condition. It shines, it is easy to manage - it just looks good.

The appearance of the hair is the one feature of the body over which we can have direct control. You can change the length, shape, colour and style of your hair according to the age you wish to appear, and the economic and social status you want to claim.
The style, length and condition of hair all play a part in how we perceive the people we meet.

Dry hair is hair that does not contain enough moisture.
This is usually because the cuticle has become heavily weathered and porous, so that the cortex cannot retain water.
It shows up more in long hair than in short, simply because the hair has been growing for longer and therefore has weathered more.
It is more common in women than in men, because women are more likely to wear their hair long. The dryness may come to affect more of the hair if it is given repeated chemical treatments, particularly perming, and especially perming associated with bleaching/colouring.

Your hair is dry if:

* it looks dull
* it feels dry or rough
* it tangles easily
* it is difficult to comb or brush
* it has been treated chemically (permed, bleached or colored)
* it is liable to split ends
* it is dry and frizzy.

If your hair matches any of these criteria, you should choose a shampoo and conditioner that are designed for dry hair.

* Combat the damage of chemical treatments, colouring, heat-styling and environmental pollution by deep-conditioning your hair on a regular basis. This will help replenish lost moisture and keep locks shiny and resilient.

* Clean your hair frequently, using good-quality products.
Product: Moisturizing Shampoos and Conditioners - Good for very dry hair. Restores moisture lost in blow-drying.

* And - most importantly - remember to condition it well.
Product: Leave-in Conditioners and Re-constructive Detanglers - A light leave-in conditioner is great for creating shine and body to straight hair and for taming.

* Have the ends cut regularly by a skilled stylist, so as to prevent weathering effects such as split ends.

* In a normal, undamaged hair shaft, very little water can get either into or out of the cortex. This is because the cuticle covering the cortex is intact. But if hair is processed too many times the cuticle scales may never return to their original tightness and the protection they once offered is lost. Over-porous hair is dry, and tends to develop split ends. The damaged cuticle is fragile, and the damage worsens as time goes by.

* Dry hair feels dry. It does not shine and is difficult to style. It responds to intensive conditioning, however.

* Careful brushing, drying and combing after washing are important.

The bottle says: Moisturizing or Replenishing
That means: It's formulated to be gentle to dry, damaged hair. These shampoos are heavier on the moisturizing ingredients, sometimes leaving a very thin film of conditioners on the hair to help keep it silky and smooth.
Works best for: Dry, frizzy, damaged hair.

* PRODUCTS that we recommend: Fudge Head Bath - Instantly hydrates and conditions hair, improving shine and overall condition. MOP C-System C-Curl range - Got curls? MOP has just the thing to keep your curls or waves polished and well defined: C-Curl Curl Enhancing system. Each of these 4 products contains natural essential oils, lending a delicious, uplifting citrus scent to your shower and styling ritual. Each product in the C-Curl family is paraben free and works to extend the life of your colour. Wella High Hair Curl Artist - The strong hold spray holds the curls in place still allowing them to move and flex and the anti-frizz effect keeps the curls in control. Nexxus - Phyto Organics Enphuse Intensive Reconstructor - The ultimate reconstruction tool. This advanced hair therapy treatment adds softness, elasticity and shine to even the most severely damaged hair. Goldwell Kerasilk Rich Care Shampoo - gently cleanses and conditions damaged, dry, porous or curly hair. KMS CURL UP Hot Spiral Spray - Hot Spiral Spray is a working spray that enhances pliable curls and waves with out crunchiness. Avec Take Control Curling Fluid - Curling Fluid has a unique formulation created to enhance the texture, definition and suppleness of naturally curly or permed hair, giving added bounce and shine. Bonacure Hairtherapy Moisture Kick Recharger - Provides intensive regeneration and moisture to normal to dry and naturally curly, slightly coarse hair. Ecru New York Silk Nectar Serum - Coarse hair becomes smooth and silky, curly hair is defined and fine hair looks sleek and supple.

* PRODUCTS that we recommend: Curly Sexy Hair - Curly Sexy Hair's unique ingredients combinations, which provide flexible hold, maintain moisture and lock out humidity for soft, touchable hair. Kevin Murphy Motion.Lotion (formerly Hair.Screen) - This lotion puts an end to flyaway hair. Hair.Screen is a light grooming lotion that also works as a sunscreen to be worn at the beach or on the dance floor. UV filters offer protection from sun damage while moisturisers condition the hair adding shine and invisible holding power. May be used as a curl enhancer. Tigi Catwalk Curlesque Hydrating Conditioner - moisturising conditioner for curly hair. Helps control static and prevents frizz. Wella Lifetex Curl Intensive Mask - This rich and highly effective formula gives permed and naturally curly hair renewed vitality, elasticity and bounce. Tigi Bed Head Foxy Curls Contour Cream - great for anyone with fine and curly hair. The styling cream helps to invigorate and define curls, leaving them with a soft and funky finish. It also contains UV and thermal protection to guard your hair against the elements! Joico Silk Result Thick/coarse hair Shampoo - These products will transform your hair into touchable, soft hair, whether you have fine tresses or thick coarse hair. The result will be soft, silky and radiant. Lanza Hair Repair Leave-In Protector - Doesn't weigh hair down, reduces frizz for curly hair. Adds great shine and moisture for coarse or dry hair. Nexxus - Y Serum Anti Aging Treatment - Reverses the signs of aging hair, transforming mature, coarse, dull and brittle hair into youthful, radiant, silky soft and healthier hair.

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