Curly hair isn't washed like straight hair — it's thirsty, fragile, and needs a routine built for its pattern. Here's exactly what to do, from pre-wash to day-3 refresh, for every curl type.
Straight hair can be washed daily — the scalp's natural oils travel straight down the shaft. Curly and coily hair is a different story. The bends and twists in the strand slow oil distribution, making curls prone to dryness and breakage. Wash too often and you strip protective oils. Wash too rarely and buildup suffocates your curl pattern.
The right wash day routine — matched to your curl type — solves both problems. It cleanses gently, floods the strand with moisture, and seals it in so your curls stay defined between wash days.
Wavy hair leans fine-to-medium and goes flat fast. Your wash day goal: cleanse without stripping, add moisture without weight, and set definition that lasts. Frequency: 2–3 times per week.
Type 3 curls range from loose spirals to tight corkscrews. They need more moisture than wavy hair and benefit from a layered product approach. Frequency: 1–2 times per week.
Type 4 hair is the most fragile and the most moisture-thirsty. Every step of wash day is about adding moisture, sealing it in, and minimizing manipulation. Frequency: once a week or every 1–2 weeks depending on scalp.
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