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My hair has always been naturally wavy/curly with a mild frizz propensity. My secret weapons for great summer hair are mousse, spray gel and spray leave in conditioner. Specifically Fresh Curls mousse and spray gel by Redken and BioCare labs Maven Nourish Mist leave in conditioner. This is my arsenal here are my tips on how to use them.

The summer is generally not a time for heat styling, blowouts never last due to the humidity and blowdrying and flat ironing is way too sweat inducing even with the a/c on when it’s 90+ degrees. So if you want straight hair all the time I recommend Brazilian or Japanese straightening for the summer otherwise embrace your wild side and go au naturel. Believe me your hair will thank you.

Here are my fool proof ways to get perfect curls:

Always use a moisturizing conditioner on your curly hair after you shampoo. Curly hair is naturally dry which is part of what causes the frizz. This will also help keep the frizz in check. When you get out of the shower do not wrap your hair up turban style. This causes breakage on any type of hair especially curly hair as it is generally fragile. Instead flip your head over and briskly towel dry it.

Next spray your hair with leave n conditioning spray. this will also help with the frizz and keep your hair soft and smooth. Next put a dollop of curl or wave enhancing mousse in your palm and work it through your hair from root to tip all over the head. Flip your head over and scrunch and flip it back and scrunch some more if you plan on clipping the front back do it now. Once you are done scrunching resist the urge to touch your hair. This is the biggest frizz causer. It’s hard but well worth the effort.

One of the new issues I’ve been having lately (maybe due to the pregnancy hormones) is that my hair is less curly and when I sleep on it the curls kinda fall out. To revive the curls spray your dry hair first with the spray gel and then with the leave in conditioning spray. You want a curl enhancing spray gel so make sure that’s what you have. Then scrunch the hair and put it up for a 1/2 hour in a high messy bun. When you take it down you should have nicely revived curls and volume.

Remember to deep condition your curls once or twice month your hair needs moisture, especially in the summer when the sun drys out your hair.

Wishing you frizz free days of wild, sexy, curls.

Arielle AKA Bargain Jewess

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