How to take care of curly hair

Natural curly hair often tends to be dry because the oils produced by your scalp struggle to reach the ends of your strands, due to the kinks and curls. Keep it moisturised with a curl-specific conditioner like Dove Advanced Hair Series Quench Absolute Conditioner. Its formula defines curls to make them feel softer and smoother

Equally, if you’re prone to frizz, a nourishing serum is your friend. Try applying Dove Advanced Hair Series Quench Absolute Crème Serum to damp or dry hair to help tame frizz and fly-aways for a shinier, more manageable style

After you wash your hair, don’t towel-dry it, as that will only cause your hair to frizz. Instead tilt your head forward and squeeze upwards gently to get rid of the excess water

A big part of curly hair care is learning to dry it gently and minimally. When you blow dry your hair, use a diffuser (which reduces frizz by distributing the heat evenly) – but don’t over-dry: just dry out the majority of the water and then leave the rest to dry naturally 

It might go against everything your mum taught you, but don’t brush your hair. Brushing is too aggressive for curly hair – it will pull out the natural curl and you’ll lose definition and provoke frizz. If you must unpick a tangle, do it when your hair is wet (avoid combing your hair when its dry) using a wide-toothed comb, start at the ends of the hair and work your way up to avoid breakage

Apply products while your hair is still wet. This will help lock in the moisture and keep your curls thick and lustrous. Dove Advanced Hair Series Quench Absolute Intense Restoration Mask is infused with nutrients, vitamins and Buriti oil to help lock in that moisture, and only takes five minutes to get to work. Perfect for a mid-week treat for your curls. It intensely nourishes for hair that is visibly smooth and beautifully bouncy