Editor’s Note: This article was initially published in Aveda. Tousled Online Magazine editors have done minor edits.
Living in a hot and humid country can be the best of times and the worst of times for curly hair. It can energize your curl pattern and take volume to new heights, but it can also cause coils to unfurl, leading to a loss of definition. Add in the drying effects of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, chlorine, salt water, high heat and humidity, and hair is zapped of its essential moisture. Read on for pro-curl-defining tips that will help you keep your hair healthy and hydrated all summer long.
HOW CAN YOU PERFECT YOUR CURLS?
Just like you protect your skin when relaxing at the beach, by the pool, or outdoors, it’s equally important to do the same for your hair. Shield your hair from the elements by limiting exposure, covering hair with a hat or headscarf, and using products with thermal and UV protectants.
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Source: Aveda
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Try nutriplenish™ leave-in conditioner (P2,300) -- 98% naturally-derived,1 silicone-free and made for your hair type and hair texture to personalize results. Hydrate curls and deliver thermal protection up to 450° F with a superfood-rich formula that features a sand ginger-derived UV filter to protect hair from the drying effects of the sun.
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HOW CAN YOU PROTECT CURLY HAIR IN THE HUMID WEATHER?
The Philippine weather promotes going for the summer vacation hair look—fun, carefree, and low-maintenance styles that give your curls a break from washing, detangling, twisting, and blow-drying. Protective hairstyles like box braids, Fulani braids, Bantu knots, high buns, twists, wigs, or weaves are among our go-to protective styles for natural hair, perfect for summer curls.
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Source: The Intaglio Salon
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Include silicone-free smooth infusion™ style-prep smoother™ (P3,100) in your routine to deliver anti-frizz and humidity protection that lasts for up to 72 hours or more.
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Source: The Intaglio Salon
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Include perfectly sleek™ (P2,300) in your routine to deliver anti-frizz and humidity protection that lasts for up to 72 hours or more.
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WHY SHOULD YOU SUPERCHARGE CURLS, WAVES, AND COILS WITH VEGAN MOISTURE?
Curls crave hydration.
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Source: Salon Patrick
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In addition, to wash days with our sulfate-cleanser-free and silicone-free nutriplenish™ shampoos and conditioners, routine hair masks will help your hair look healthier and defy the dampness in the air.
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Source: Verde Salon
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Give your glossy ringlets the nourishment it needs with deeply-nurturing nutriplenish™ Curl Gelée (P2,000)
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Infused with a nutrient-rich superfood complex, mango butter, organic coconut oil, and pomegranate oil, this hydrating gelée provides the flexible hold of a gel enriched with the nourishment and moisture of a lightweight conditioner.
HOW CAN YOU OWN YOUR UNIQUE CURL PATTERN?
Understanding where you fall on the curl pattern spectrum will help you discover the right products. For wavy hair, use light moisture through lengths; for spirals, use a gel to define your curls while locking in moisture. For tight coils, the tightest curl pattern, use deep moisture and treat hair while you style it.
For more help finding which vegan products are best for your curl type, you can check out our full Aveda collection or send us a message, so we can work your hair out together!
