Curly vs. straight hair – what's the perfect care and styling routine?

The hair root determines whether we have straight, wavy, or curly hair. If it’s round, the hair grows straight; if it’s oval-shaped, curls form. We can thank our ancestors for this, as the shape is genetically determined. Curls are dominant, meaning if one parent has curls, there’s a high chance their children will too.

When it comes to care and styling routines, it’s essential to keep our natural hair conditions in mind. Here, we’ll show you the biggest differences in hair structure and provide tips for optimal styling and care tailored to your type.

The most common struggles with straight hair:

1. Straight hair gets oily faster, as the natural sebum of the scalp can glide along the straight hair strands more easily.
   
2. Those with straight hair often desire more volume and fullness. Without it, hair can look flat and dull.
   
3. Straight hair tends to return to its natural shape quickly after styling and often slips out of clips or hair elastics, making it hard to hold hairstyles
   
4. It’s more sensitive to static electricity, especially in dry air or with synthetic materials.
   
5. Straight hair can break more quickly and develop split ends since it has less structure and resistance than curly or wavy hair.
   

The most common problems with curls:

1. Curly hair tends to be dry as the scalp’s natural sebum has difficulty gliding along the wavy hair texture.
   
2. Curly hair can break more quickly if not cared for properly and is more prone to frizz, especially in damp or rainy weather.
   
3. Curls need the right treatment and a lot of care to maintain their shine and definition.
   
4. Curly hair is more difficult to comb and detangle, often resulting in tangling.
   
5. Curls have a mind of their own and are more challenging to style and control due to their structure and static.
   

Have you identified your hair structure? Pay attention now, because here’s the important part: how to get the best out of your hair!

1. Use a shampoo that suits your hair texture. With the personalized shampoo from Yours Truly, you can specify that your scalp becomes oily quickly or that you want more volume. The formula is mixed individually for your needs.
   
2. For more volume and fullness, these tips can help:
   
   a. A layered or fringe cut creates multiple dimensions and volume.
   b. A layered or fringe cut creates multiple dimensions and volume.
   c. The position of your parting matters. Changing it can add volume.
   d. Sleeping with a bun can create waves and bounce in your hair overnight.
   
   
3. Go against the direction of growth with a comb to make plaits and updos hold better.
   
4. Always use heat protection to prevent damage from heat.
   
5. To eliminate flyaways, ensure your hair has sufficient moisture. Like our shampoo, the conditioner is personalized, nourishing your straight hair, keeping it smooth, and adding shine.
   

Care and styling for curly hair:

1. Provide sufficient moisture to combat a dry, possibly itchy scalp, frizz, and split ends. The Hair Mask from Yours Truly does just that! A special complex of active ingredients provides more definition.
   
2. A high-quality hair oil, such as the Yours Truly Hair & Body Oil, Eworks well as a leave-in treatment. It’s essential for wet hair and a savior for dry hair when a curl goes astray.
   
3. To prevent tangling, detangle your hair with a wide-toothed comb after every wash. Always comb your hair when wet to avoid frizz.
   
4. Excessive heat is bad for curls. Invest in a hairdryer with different temperature settings and style curls quickly and easily with a diffuser.
   
5. When towel-drying, gentle squeezing is enough—rubbing damages the hair structure and irritates the scalp. Use a cotton towel to absorb moisture without roughening the hair structure.
   

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