How to take care of curly hair

We have created a little bible for men's curly hair to answer all of your most frequently asked questions!

Our barbers reveal their secrets on how to take care of curly hair in men, which, if styled in the right way, can even become a weapon of seduction.

If you have curly hair and go crazy trying to keep it natural and neat, you don't necessarily have to resort to drastic cuts: a few small adjustments are enough to avoid inconveniences, such as frizz or a messy look.

1. Why is hair curly?

Before understanding how to care for curly hair, let's start with a question that might seem trivial, but the answer to which is very interesting: why is hair curly?

What essentially determines the difference between curly and straight hair is the speed of the cells located in the dermal papilla, a portion of the hair bulb. These cells divide continuously, generating other cells that are pushed outward, causing the hair to lengthen.

If the cells all divide at the same speed, the hair will be straight; if, instead, some cells replicate faster than others, one side of the hair will grow faster and the other slower, thus creating the curl.

If your hair has gone from curly to straight over the years, or vice versa, this is because spontaneous mutations have clearly occurred in your DNA, possibly following hormonal or pharmacological treatments.

2. When should you wash curly hair?

We have already talked about what the right hair washing routine is in general; but how should you wash men's curly hair and how often? For this type of hair, the main advice is not to wash it too often, because you risk losing the hair's natural elasticity.
By washing it very frequently, curly hair can lose its natural oil and become frizzier: the ideal is therefore to shampoo twice a week, if possible using very moisturizing products.

In case your hair is very dirty, sporadically, if you want to avoid a full wash, you can opt for a cowash, which is washing the hair using only conditioner.

3. How should you dry men's curly hair?

Are you wondering how to dry men's curly hair? To keep the curl natural and well-defined, the ideal is to let the hair air dry; if this is not possible, it is best to use a diffuser, drying it strictly upside down to encourage the natural volume of the curls. In any case, before proceeding with drying, it is advisable to blot the hair with a microfiber or cotton cloth to remove excess water.

4. How and when should you comb curly hair?

Those who want to know how to care for curly hair must keep in mind that to obtain a natural curly effect, it would be better to never comb it when dry, but if it is absolutely unavoidable, the advice is to choose a wide-tooth comb so as not to distort the curls. Instead, it is recommended to comb curly hair when wet, while being careful not to stress it too much: this is actually the moment to shape the curl, and you can do it with your fingers, lock by lock.

 5. How do you style curly hair?

Curly hair in men: how to treat it? Watch out for styling products: the wrong styling paste or gel could flatten the hair! Of course, it is essential to hydrate the hair during the washing phase with a conditioner, and then use a cream specifically for shaping curls. Then, during daily styling, to give vitality and volume, you need to choose a mousse or a curly hair cream.

Remember: the very essence of curls lies in the idea of movement, which is why "trapping" them with a product that is too aggressive or flattening them would not do them justice!

 6. Men's curly hair: how to style and maintain it

Curly hair, as we know, is not the easiest to maintain: this also applies to men! Attention and care during styling cannot ignore maintaining its shape in the following days, especially between one shampoo and the next.

During the day, to keep curls under control, carry a bottle of curl spray or a leave-in cream for quick touch-ups (choose a product that doesn't weigh it down!), and avoid touching your hair excessively, so as not to make it get dirty faster and not create the annoying frizz effect.

Also, consider using a silk pillowcase at night: this simple trick helps reduce friction between hair and pillow, thus preventing hair breakage and the loss of its natural shape.

Remember that every curly head is unique, so you may need to experiment with different products and styling techniques to discover what works best for you. Do not give up: with a little daily care and patience, you can achieve and manage impeccable curls that reflect your personality!