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Caring for fine curly hair can be one of the most difficult challenges for hairdressers and those who live with it. Hair products can easily wear the hair down to make it even harder to manage. At the same time, leaving hair natural without any products usually results in flyaway wisps. Using the right products and best hair styles is essential to effectively care for fine, curly hair.
Keep your hair short or no longer than shoulder length. The weight of long hair pulls hair down, making it more difficult to manage. Get a cut that is shorter underneath, with longer hair on top to add body.
Color your hair. Hair color adds volume to each hair shaft as it toughens up the cuticles. Dark colors are especially effective for fine curly hair because blonds and lighter colors can make the hair look transparent.
Wash your hair at least every other day to prevent product build-up. The massage you get when washing your hair also can invigorate and plump up the hair cuticles. Massage your head throughout the day to keep blood circulating to the hair shafts.
Use a very small amount of a light conditioner, or stick to a detangler if conditioner weights your hair down too much. Distribute hair products evenly over your head so that you don't get too much buildup in one area. Section your hair into three or four parts to add conditioner, mouse or styling gels.
Focus your hair dryer on the roots when styling your hair. Use a root boost or apply mousse to the roots to add volume without weighing down the rest of your hair. Point the dryer directly on the roots on your entire head. Keep dryer at least 6 to 8 inches away from the area to prevent over-drying, though.
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Linda Ray is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years reporting experience. She's covered business for newspapers and magazines, including the "Greenville News," "Success Magazine" and "American City Business Journals." Ray holds a journalism degree and teaches writing, career development and an FDIC course called "Money Smart."
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