Achieving the perfect curl during the fall and winter months can be a love-hate relationship.  Instead of throwing up your hands in defeat, let’s get some tips on how to win the battle.  Stylist Terra Therapos, of the Chicago-based Circle Salon, will be giving us the skinny on how to turn our unruly curls into a thing of beauty!

“Sometimes we feel like we just can’t win when it comes to taming our curls year round in Chicago.  Winter winds affect the appearance and health of our curls, just as much as the humidity in summer.”  When it comes to winter, the cold, dry-air can strip the moisture right out of our already thirst-craving tresses. 

Davine's Love Curl Enhancing Shampoo & Conditioner

First, let’s take a look at what you’re keeping in the shower.  Right next to your body wash and shaving cream, there should be a bottle of Davine’s Love Curl Enhancing Shampoo and Conditioner.  The natural olive and pistachio oils in this line have high anti-aging properties to keep curls bouncy, soft and shiny during the dull winter months.  Another tool you should incorporate (at least once a week) into your curly haircare regime is a deep conditioning treatment.  The Davine’s NouNou Pak is chalk-full of olive butter and Omega-6 essentials.  This combination provides the effective moisturizing and emollient action your hair needs when up against bitter winds.

 After you’ve lathered and conditioned, it’s time to consider (or re-consider) how you are styling those curls.  “When towel-drying your hair, it is important to use a towel that is water absorbant because this helps keep the outer hair cutical smooth as opposed to frizzy.”  The more you muss and fuss with your curls, the more frizz you will create. 

Give your curls fullness and bounce with MoMo Serum

Choosing the correct styling products is also paramount when battling cold weather.  The same products you use on your hair in the summer might not work for your hair in the winter.  Most summer products are anti-humectants and are used to block humidity.  In the winter, aim to use products that are more creamy and oily in texture because they will lock in moisture.  The perfect cocktail combination for thirsty winter curls is a dab of  Davine’s Momo Curl Serum mixed with Oi/Oil.  The Momo Serum helps enhance the shape of the curls without weighing the hair down.  Plus, the curl will dry soft and delicately as opposed to the dreaded “crunchy curl” of the 1990′s.  The Oi/Oil is a beautifying serum that is anti-frizz, deposits extra moisture, and considerably lessens drying time – who doesn’t love that!  If possible, use a diffuser attachment that connects to the end of your hair dryer. 

Last but not least, maintenance! Don’t neglect your cuts and trims during this cold weather.  Trimming off the dead, split ends is important because it’s what keeps the curl alive and healthy.  It’s recommended that curly-headed girls should set their hair maintanence schudules for every 8 to 10 weeks.

Stay tuned next week when stylist Tiffany Javior gives us the low down on prepping our faces for the climate change.   

For more information about The Circle Salon, Davine’s products or to book an appointment with Terra Therapos, please feel free to visit us on our webpage!