An Ola Guide to Creating a Curly Hair Routine – OLAPLEX Inc.

Key Takeaways

• Care for your curly hair by keeping it hydrated. Create a curly hair routine that incorporates moisturizing options like a leave-in conditioner or curl-defining gel.
• Repair damaged hair with bond-building treatments from OLAPLEX for strong curls from cortex to cuticle.
• Protect your curls overnight by sleeping in a protective style, using a silk pillowcase, or tucking hair into a silk bonnet.

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An Ola Guide to Creating a Curly Hair Routine

There are a few different types of curly hair, and what they all have in common is the need to be properly moisturized to thrive. Curl types range from wavy to coily, and each may need a tailored routine. Maintain healthy-looking and moisturized curls with this guide to creating a curly hair routine.

Photo via @sojazzaye

How to Keep Curly Hair Moisturized

The solution is simple: a proper curly hair routine to nourish your curls and keep them moisturized.

There are a few steps to consider when maintaining your curls:

Use an SLS and SLES-Free Shampoo

Know the products you’re using! An SLS and SLES-free shampoo such as OLAPLEX® Nº.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo is a must. Shampoos with SLS or SLES can dry the hair out excessively, which isn’t ideal for curly hair.

Don’t Skip Conditioner

Use a moisturizing conditioner like Nº.5 Bond Maintenance® Conditioner to keep the hair hydrated. Curly hair is generally drier and more fragile than other hair types, meaning it requires extra attention in the hydration department. Check if your hair needs moisture by performing a quick elasticity test. Take a strand of hair and lightly pull from each side. If the strand breaks or shows no sign of stretching—it’s likely your hair needs extra moisture.

Rebuild Your Hair’s Bonds

We have seen countless cases of heat and chemically damaged curls brought back to life through OLAPLEX treatments. Curly hair has a unique structure that can be susceptible to damage without the right care. Rebuilding the bonds in the hair as a weekly practice will ensure your gorgeous curls are ahead of the game. Don’t forget to ask your hairstylist for a Bond Shaper Curl Rebuilding Treatment™ to strengthen, repair, and reduce breakage. This treatment also improves curl retention and controls frizz through 15 washes.

Moisturize with a Leave-In Conditioner

Apply a leave-in conditioner like Nº.5LEAVE-IN Moisturize & Mend Leave-In Conditioner to keep curly hair hydrated and to seal split ends. If you’re styling your hair with hot tools, Nº.5 Leave-In provides heat protection up to 450°F/232°C.

Protect Your Curls Overnight

Care for your curls overnight by sleeping in a protective style like a loose braid or by tucking your hair into a silk bonnet before sleeping. Silk or satin pillowcases can reduce friction against your hair at night, preventing frizz and maintaining the shape of your curls.

Air-Dry or Diffuse for Defined Curls

Let your curls air-dry or dry them with a diffuser on a low heat setting to prevent frizz and add definition to your hair. Scrunch with Nº.10 Bond Shaper® Curl Defining Gel before air drying or diffusing for hydrated curls and heat protection up to 450ºF/232ºC. 

Photo via @hairmajestiii of before and after a cut and Olaplex Treatment

Work these steps into your haircare routine, you’ll be confidently rocking your healthy-looking, shiny, luxurious curls in no time. To learn more about your hair type, take our Hair Quiz and receive custom recommendations.

Sources

1. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/curly-hair-care
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/how-to-sleep-with-curly-hair