In the style of Shakira… How do you take care of your “curly” hair in the summer?

 

“It was a love-hate relationship. I love him, and I need him, but sometimes he makes me suffer a lot. He made me cry many times.” This is how the Colombian star, Shakira, described her suffering with her “curly” hair, which is one of her most prominent characteristics. This suffering may not only have been experienced by Shakira, as many women with curly hair felt the same way.

As temperatures and humidity rise in the summer, curly hair becomes more susceptible to dryness, frizz, and the loss of its natural waves. However, the star Shakira has been able for years to maintain her distinctive curly hair, despite dyeing, constant styling, and parties, until her hair has become a source of inspiration for curly women around the world.

Why does curly hair need special care in summer?

Curly hair, by nature, is drier than other types of hair, because natural oils do not easily reach the ends of the strands due to the shape of the waves. With summer heat, sunlight, sea water or chlorine, the problem gets worse.

Therefore, problems arise, such as: excessive frizz, split ends, loss of waves, as well as a feeling of extreme dryness and roughness in the ends of the hair, and its ease of tangling. This is why Shakira focuses her routine on nutrition and repair more than just styling.

Shakira’s curly hair care routine:

– Gently clean the hair:

One of the most prominent steps that Shakira takes is to use a shampoo that is free of sulfates and harsh substances, which strip the natural oils from curly hair. She also does not wash her hair daily so that it does not lose its natural moisture.

In the summer, it is recommended to wash hair only 2 or 3 times a week and use a moisturizing shampoo.

Deep hydration is the real secret:

Shakira is always keen to use intense moisturizing masks and light oils. To maintain hair shine and elasticity.

The best steps that you can apply are:

– Use a moisturizing mask once a week.

– Apply “Leave In Cream” immediately after showering.

– Use a light oil on the ends to lock in moisture.

– Avoid hot water while washing hair.

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Curly cream is more important than hard gel:

One of the secrets of Shakira’s natural look is that she prefers light curling creams, rather than harsh gels that make the hair stiff, because she is always looking for soft, flexible waves, not frozen or sticky.

For this reason, it is preferable to choose products that give hair waves and reduce frizz. Especially with the heat rising, in addition to maintaining deep hydration, to give the hair strands natural movement.

Shakira had confirmed that she uses a cream designed for curly hair from her brand “Isima” before concerts, so that she can moisturize her hair and highlight her curls naturally, saying: “Hair should be flexible and soft, and this cream does that.” She also emphasized that she applied “Delicia Reparative Hair Oil,” then let her hair dry naturally, then made 4 braids, and after hours untwisted them, and applied the oil again as a final touch to reduce the frizz.

After singing performances, she indicated that she washes her hair well, then applies a “mask” that suits dryness, stressing that cleanliness of the scalp is necessary to maintain healthy curly hair.

Products suitable for curly hair:

No.4C Bond Maintenance Shampoo from Olaplex:

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According to Olaplex, the famous cleansing shampoo, ideal for those with curly and dyed hair, contains Bond Building Technology, which helps clean the hair while preserving the hair’s internal bonds and reducing breakage.

This shampoo contributes to removing product build-up, excess oils, eliminating traces of chlorine, heavy metals and pollution, in addition to deeply cleansing the scalp without completely stripping away moisture, restoring hair shine and softness, and finally improving the effectiveness of the hair repair routine after using it.

كريم «Be Curly Advanced Curl Enhancing».. من «Aveda»:

“Aveda Be Curly Advanced Curl Enhancer Cream” is one of the most popular curly hair care products currently available, especially among women with wavy and curly hair, due to its ability to define waves and reduce frizz without leaving a harsh or greasy feeling on the hair, in addition to protecting against frizz for up to 72 hours in humid conditions, and enhancing hair with 92% higher hydration.

زيت «Nourishing».. من «Cécred»:

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It is one of the most popular luxury hair oils currently among women with curly and wavy hair. The product has gained wide popularity on TikTok and Instagram due to its ability to moisturize hair and reduce frizz, without leaving a heavy greasy feel.

According to the official website of “Cécred”, this oil contains a mixture of 13 vegetable oils and natural extracts that help lock in moisture and give the hair a healthy shine without the use of silicone.

The most prominent oils in the formula are: baobab oil, moringa oil, black seed oil, argan oil, golden jojoba oil, coconut oil, and watermelon seed oil.

كريم «Hair The Homecurl Curl-Defining».. من «Fenty»:

“Fenty Hair The Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream” is considered one of the most popular curly creams since the launch of the star Rihanna’s hair care line, due to its formula that combines moisturizing and definition in one step.

This cream is designed to give soft, flexible waves, without the harsh texture left by some traditional types of gel. It also relies on a light creamy gel formula that helps reduce frizz, moisturize the hair throughout the day, and maintain the elasticity and shine of the waves.

زيت «Honey Infused Hair Oil».. من «Gisou»:

“Gisou” products are considered the most famous of all luxury oil products, including this oil, which gives the hair a magical shine and moisturization without weighing it down. It is based on the famous “Mirsalehi” honey, extracted from the bee gardens of the family of the brand’s founder, Negin Mirsalehi. Therefore, the oil provides intense hydration that lasts up to 72 hours, control of frizz and humidity for up to 72 hours, an immediate increase in hair shine by (+143%), as well as thermal protection up to 230 degrees Celsius.

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