After months of sunshine, heat, humidity, swimming, traveling and throwing your curls into a “this will do” bun, Curllies might be entering fall feeling a little… over it. With all the eventfulness of the sunny season, it’s no surprise that curls might be a little stretched out or your scalp is in need of a spa day — and it’s also nothing to worry about!
Consider this your SOS: Summer Spirals Into Fall recovery guide: a little curl reset to help you leave summer buildup behind and head into cooler weather with happy, hydrated, healthy curls.
SOS #1: Start With a Clean Slate
First and foremost: refresh and reset. Clarifying Shampoo helps remove product, oil and mineral buildup that average shampoos aren't strong enough to clear off. If your curls feel heavy, dull, or mysteriously unwilling to cooperate, buildup should be suspect number one.
Once you’ve clarified, lock the hydration in with a luxurious conditioner like Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner that features full-bodied ingredients like jojoba and avocado oil. Or, give especially thirsty curls some extra TLC with rich butters like shea and cocoa in our Deep Conditioning Treatment. Both offer carefully picked, curly-forward oils and butters that rejuvenate curls, leaving them soft, full, and defined! Think clean slate, followed by a very well-deserved drink of water.
SOS #2: Bounce Back With Flaxseed
If summer left your curls looking more “meh” than marvelous, flaxseed is here to save the day. Flaxseed is perfect for mega enhanced curl definition while providing long-lasting hold, without ever getting that spooky ramen noodle crunch.
Gelebration Spray is a great option for finer textures that want definition without heaviness, while Rockin’ Ringlets Styling Potion helps encourage and enhance curl formation. Apply to wet hair, scrunch and watch those curls bounce perfectly into place!
SOS #3: Give Your Scalp Some Love
Healthy-looking curls start at the scalp, and after a summer of sweat, styling products, headgear and dry shampoo, yours may appreciate a little attention.
Oils and stimulating herbs are a scalp's best friend; healthy hair oils offer an influx of helpful vitamins and antioxidants that are proven to aid curls. Each ingredient in the Stimulating Scalp Massage Oil, like coconut, olive and rosemary, is known for having properties that massively aid in scalp & hair health! Work a small amount of oil into the scalp and pair it with a Scalp Brush for a relaxing massage before wash day. The rejuvenation from our herbal blend for hair health is an easy way to turn your routine into a tiny self-care moment, while giving your scalp some much-needed love!
SOS #4: Prepare for Unpredictable Weather
Fall weather — like yours truly — has commitment issues. One hour will be warm and humid; the next, cool and dry. Layering your stylers like you would your clothes can help curls stay defined through all that unpredictability.
Start with Confident Coils Styling Solution to encourage curl definition and bounce, then layer our best selling Spiralicious Styling Gel on top for stronger, longer-lasting hold and frizz control. Together, they help give curls structure without sacrificing their natural movement.
Reset, rehydrate, revive, protect — and get ready for whatever the forecast (and your curls!) decide to do!