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Thousands of us are struggling daily to live with our haircuts for naturally curly hair. Armed with a good brush and blow dryer we wage an ongoing battle to whip our curls into shape.

Yet there are those who don't do that.

Wanna know how? Thought you might.

Well, lucky for you, if you're looking for haircuts or other curly hair survival tips, we're spilling the beans on some street proven ways to deal with common frustrations curly tops face every day.

That's right. Here at last are the secrets you've been looking for to taking complete control of your curls.

So let's take a closer look at the five things true curly tops know, shall we?

Curly Tops Know How to Keep Their Hair From Looking All Thick and Poofy!

The words "naturally curly" can be code for frizzy with way too much volume for some of us. Resulting in an endless string of poofy hair days. But you really can tame your hair.

For one, many find it best not to shampoo every day. The reason why is over washing tends to strip away natural oils your hair needs. So why not see if you don't find that three or four times a week isn't sufficient?

Salon Tip: When you do shampoo only massage your scalp and let the lather wash over and through the rest of your hair.

Applying an anti frizz cream to damp hair might do the trick. Or perhaps a combination of rinse off conditioner and just a dab of anti-frezz cream and gel applied to towel dried hair keeps their tresses in line.

Of course there are those who religiously follow a frizz control regimen that includes

• brushing their hair before their shower
• using a non-stripping, curl-enhancing shampoo that contains frizz-fighting silicone
• gently combing through a conditioner to hydrate using a wide comb while still in the shower
• scrunching the excess water out when done
• using their fingers to de-tangle as needed
• then air drying, or diffusing lightly if you're in a hurry - just not to the point of frizzing
• followed with an optional light misting of hair spray

If you noticed, this is a moisture maximizing routine. Something like this is good to do since as you know the best way to care for them is to keep your curls from getting overly dry.

Curly Tops Know the Best Hair Products For Curly Hair

Ever wonder what products to use? The secret? As long as you realize there is no one size fits all when it comes to products you'll be fine. Yeah, the best products for you depends on the type of curls you have. In that wavy hair responds differently than really tight curls.

Salon Tip: Try to avoid smothering your hair with those greasy frizz-fighting products and serums.

Also you hair will greatly benefit from a protein-based deep-conditioning treatment twice a week. This heavy-duty maintenance adds needed moisture to your hair.

For any finishing or styling work you want to avoid alcohol based products. Instead use oil- or water-based ones.

Too much crunch to your curls sometimes? Rub a little pomade on your palms, then slide them over your hair as if you're pulling it back into a ponytail.

Curly Tops Know How to Deal with Dry and/or Damaged Hair

Curly hair is naturally dehydrated anyway. This is why it acts as it does when the humidity level rises and we're not talking enhancing most hairstyles. This is also why it can't hurt to leave a little conditioner behind at the end of your shower. You know for extra frizz protection?

Plus curly hair tends to lose moisture more easily.

Salon Tip: Whenever your ends appear to be parched, mist them with water. Then apply an oil based moisturizer from about midshaft to end of your strands.

To make matters worse, the curl naturally makes it hard for your scalp's moisturizing oils to get down to the end of your curls. Instead the oils tends to collect at the roots.

Yet moisture is the key to thwarting frizz. All the more with damaged hair. And it's moisture that makes hair feel soft. So you want to use a moisturizing shampoo/conditioner along with a leave in cream to revitalize and give you with softer, shiner hair.

It can't hurt to trim the ends every month or so. This will promote growth and banish split ends.

Salon Tip As a rule it's best to avoid straightening irons that aren't ceramic. They don't distribute heat evenly. Result? At times your hair can be literally fried by the heat. Not good given curly hair tends to be moisture starved anyway. So it is any wonder you have dull, frizzy looking locks.

Also avoid using terry cloth towels on your hair. A good rule in general but a must with damaged hair. Instead use a micro fiber towel if you can.

Avoid excessive brushing or much brushing at all for that matter. This can cause breaks in the cuticle which leaves your hair open to further damage.

Curly Tops Know Not All Stylists are Created Equal

It takes more than scissors and some cutting to get your hair to shape up. Yet not just anyone knows how to work magic with curls. And a bad hair cut can make any curly girl look just awful, can't it?

Yeah, I would hope it's no secret that some are better than others when it comes to being able to cut and style curly hair. Why? Because the better ones take the time to study your hair. Analyzing it to figure out the best way to cut it. Properly factoring in the inevitable shrinkage that results when curly hair is trimmed because of the way the curl tightens when cut. They may even have curly hair themselves.

Obviously it's best if you know someone who can refer you to a skilled stylist. Because odds of you walking into a salon and finding the perfect person are slim to none.

Otherwise, girls with pure curls look great in layered hair. Just avoid going too short. That's a recipe for a poofy disaster.

Just remember that when it comes to length shoulder length or longer curly hair can be problematic. Your hair tends to get weighted down, know what I mean? It's just "there".

Curly Tops Know About Coloring Curly Hair

Okay so you've got the right hair cut and a cute hairstyle, now what about the best color? You know, true hue ideas?

Let's face it. Hair dye is hard on your hair. The chemical required to pull off the color change can dry and damage it. Which isn't exactly what your curly hair needs.

Some say an easy way to color your hair, without damaging it, is to use a good semi-permanent dye. Okay good to know.

And the last thing you need is to run out. So it's smart, if you're doing it at home for the first time, to buy more than you think you'll ever need.

Oh and once colored you want to use a good shampoo for color treated hair.

So there you have it. Your must-have, if brief, guide for living with haircuts for naturally curly hair.

Tips For Living With Haircuts For Naturally Curly Hair

Your Top 5 Most Pressing Curly Hair Questions Answered!

Curly Tops Know How to Keep Their Hair From Looking All Thick and Poofy!

Curly Tops Know the Best Hair Products For Curly Hair

Curly Tops Know How to Deal with Dry and/or Damaged Hair

Curly Tops Know Not All Stylists are Created Equal

Curly Tops Know About Coloring Curly Hair

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