Six tips to keep your natural curls and coils poppin’ between wash days

Curls and coils require less frequent shampooing than other hair types but that doesn’t mean you can afford to wait for wash days to give your glorious natural locks some TLC.

Because the shape of a curl makes it difficult for the natural oils produced by the scalp to travel down the hair shaft, curly hair tends to be the driest of all hair textures. This means it needs to be moisturised regularly to stay healthy and strong.

“Naturalistas need to keep our hair in good condition, because good condition means easier wash days, easier refresh days, easier life,” confirms Taryn Gill, a proud naturalista and founder of The Perfect Hair, an innovative local range of natural, vegan hair care products.

Here, Gill shares some tips on how she keeps her gorgeous curls moisturised and refreshed between wash days — and you can too:

• Water is your friend when it comes to curl care. Use a spritzer of warm water or the steam from the shower to get curls damp before refreshing. Not only does water add hydration but it gives curls and coils bouncy elasticity and makes hair more manageable without the risk of breakage.