It’s time to get those gorgeous curls under control .
Hair by our founder, Wendy Iles, using the ILES Curl Revive.
Bouncy, weightless, beautifully defined and frizz free curls, that’s the dream right? But having a good curly hair day isn’t always that easy.
Chances are at some point in your life, you have had challenges with your curls. More than likely, you experience frizzy or dry curls that don’t form in certain parts leaving you out of love with your natural hair. Sound familiar? If this is you, then keep reading as we dive into the Ultimate Guide to Healthy and Natural Curls.
Curly hair is determined by genetics. But what is it that makes some hair straight and other hair curly? It all comes down to two main factors:
1. The shape of your follicles
2. The angle in which your follicles sit in your scalp
Oval-shaped follicles produce curly hair. And, how the follicles sit in your scalp (at acute angles vs tunnelling straight down), impacts how tight your curls will be. The greater the angle, the tighter your curls will be, as is shown above.
Common Curl Problems
Just like all hair types, curls come with their drama. With curls, most problems all come down to the same root cause: a lack of moisture and strength.
The reason curls are so thirsty is simple: The twists and turns in curl patterns mean that the natural oil (sebum) from your scalp can’t easily slide down your strands in order to deliver critical moisture.
How to Care for Curly Hair
It’s important that you set yourself up for success when it comes to your curls and how to best look after them. The right tools and products make a world of difference when it comes to healthy, natural curls. Here are our top tips:
- Cleanse with a PH balanced shampoo : Rescue the cleansing with a nurture shampoo so that the hair can maintain natural oils and moisture.
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Gentle Detangling: Always detangle your hair when it’s wet and conditioned, using a detangling wet brush, large tooth comb or your fingers. This approach minimizes breakage and preserves the natural curl pattern. Iles Formula conditioner is exceptionally good as it shuts down rough cuticles instantly giving curly locks the most fluid brush through you will ever experience.
- .Reduce Friction: A turban towel after cleansing and conditioning is the ideal way to remove excess water without disturbing the curl formation. Just remove it once its wet and shake the beautifully formed curls into place.
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Protect from Environmental Factors: When out in the sun or wind, the Iles Formula Curl Revive Serum provides protection from heat + UV + curls biggest enemy humidity.
- Invest in Quality Products: Avoid hard hold gels and hairsprays which can make your curls brittle and hard and lead to breakage. Invest in a quality diffuser such as the Dyson Supersonic Professional Hair Dryer and Diffuser.
What Products Should I Use on My Curly Hair?
When it comes to curly hair, the world of haircare can be overwhelming, with thousands of products promising miraculous results. The right products can make all the difference in enhancing your curls’ natural beauty, reducing frizz, and ensuring they stay hydrated and healthy.
The Iles Formula products are magnificent on all types of curl from lazy to highly textured curls. Read our reviews on Curl Revive specially formulated for the curls.
Read how each formula can help your curls below:
To begin, always be sure you are using hydrating haircare products. The Iles Formula Award Winning Shampoo immediately detangles hair, evens out porosity and adds root volume, clinically proven when used alongside the conditioner to repair + stop breakage.
Next, we recommend a hair mask. The Iles Formula mask was developed to strengthen and nourish your hair. Selected raw ingredients make up the most sumptuous cocktail for hair and scalp without ever weighing the hair down! Tucuma butter and pracaxia extracts are sourced from the Amazon, silk proteins from Japan, nut oils from Australia as well as vitamin E, panthenol and B5. It really is a “spa” for your hair. Fine textured curls use once a month highly textured curls use this generous butter mask every week
After you have cleansed, conditioned and treated the hair, it’s now time to apply the styling product. Use our Iles Formula Curl Revive Serum for beautiful curls. No more crunch, just beautiful, luscious curls. For the application, we recommend applying from the bottom up. So section the top of the hair away using your clip, and apply the serum to the entire bottom section.
After you have cleansed, conditioned and treated the hair, it’s now time to apply the styling product. Use our Iles Formula Curl Revive Serum for beautiful curls. No more crunch, just beautiful, luscious curls. For the application, we recommend applying from the bottom up. So section the top of the hair away using your clip, and apply the serum to the entire bottom section.
For even more hydration, you can opt to use the Iles Formula Balm – A versatile leave-in treatment for highly textured + coily hair. This rich balm delivers natural UV protection as well as a burst of long-lasting hydration.
If you have curly hair and struggle with frizz, or unformed curls, then the Iles Formula Curl Collection is definitely for you. Watch your curls come to life, and fall in love with your natural texture again. The key to curls is proper usage of products, tools and techniques and following these steps will ensure gorgeous curls every day.