When you think of things that can negatively impact hair, what comes to mind? The most common answer would probably be something like heat — and you’d be right! However, there are so many other tiny, little factors that impact our curls in ways we wouldn’t even consider. Hard water, environmental pollutants and product buildup are just a few of the little details that us Curlies have to consider when we are looking after our curls.
Hard water is such a bummer. I’ll tell anyone who is looking to amp up their hair care routine to install some kind of water filter attachment that removes harsh minerals like carbon and sulfur to their showers because of the impact that hard water has on our hair and skin. It’s ideal to reset your curls with a fresh scalp every few weeks, and our Clarifying Shampoo will go the extra mile in removing any sort of build up or environmental pollutants— oils, minerals, product, you name it!
The area you live in will also always have an impact on the quality of your curls. If you’re in an area like the Pacific Northwest, you’ll need all year coverage from humidity, and extra protection from the sun during spring and summer. Consider a product like Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner to protect your hair from your environment! With key ingredients like shea butter serving as a heat protectant, the jojoba and avocado oil battle humidity while ensuring curls stay hydrated and lightweight. Year round protection? Yes, please! Plus, Too Shea! is dual formulated for leave-in & rinse-out usage which means one less bottle to remember in your adventure packing routine.
On the opposite side of the environmental spectrum — and back to the topic of heat damage — dry, hot areas also have an impact on curls. As a Southern California native, I know the last thing us Curlies need when facing the heat is the feeling of brittle, dry or excessively frizzy curls. A classic, nourishing Oil Blend is just what our thirsty curls need to perk right back up like California Poppies after a rainstorm. Protective, regenerative ingredients such as coconut, jojoba and avocado oil tame frizz, seal in moisture and promote healthy curls by reducing breakage, all while remaining a lightweight blend that leaves hair bouncy and silky! Just a few drops of Oil Blend can be added to your stylers, used to scrunch out the crunch, smooth out frizz, seal ends, & for maximum moisture a bit more can be used as a heat treatment with a deep conditioning flaxseed cap.
No matter where you are, you’re impacted by some of these factors in one way or another. Take note of how your environment affects your curls and see if maybe there’s something you could change about your routine that will best benefit you!