Curly hair is gorgeous, voluminous, and produces a unique look. To ensure your ringlets keep their bounce and your locks stay healthy, it’s important to care for your curls properly. Below, the team at 151 Hair Company, a hair salon serving Onalaska, WI, offers a few essential do’s and don’ts to help you get started.

Do

Condition.

Curly hair is prone to drying out, so take the time to ensure it has enough moisture. In addition to using conditioner every day, make sure you do a deep conditioning treatment once a week. Purchase a hair mask specially made for curls at your local hair salon, apply it to your locks, and let it sit for about 10 to 20 minutes.

Use a comb, not a brush.

A brush will pull at the rings and may cause breakage that will result in lifeless-looking curls. Instead, only use a wide-tooth comb on your hair, and start at the ends when you’re detangling instead of the roots. To make removing knots even easier, do it while you’re showering and have conditioner in, rather than when your hair is dry.

Don’t

Use too much heat.

While you might love to change up your look and give yourself either more curls or straight hair, you shouldn’t do this often. Heat is incredibly drying and will damage your tresses if it’s used too much. Even when you do use a straightener or curling iron, you should use a protective spray.

Dry with a regular towel.

One of the biggest issues curly-haired people deal with is frizz. This is often caused by friction, which you’ll get a lot of if you dry your head with a regular towel after showering. Use either a microfiber one or even just a T-shirt that’s been softened by years of wear.

For additional information on how to care for your hair, whether it’s straight or curly or somewhere in between, turn to Onalaska’s top hair salon. The professionals at 151 Hair Company offer a variety of services—including affordable cuts and coloring—to ensure you look your best. To learn more, call (608) 783-6191 or visit their website today.