Caring for curly hair can be both exciting and challenging, especially for those new to embracing their natural curls. That is why we have devised a routine especially to help you achieve a soft, bouncy, refined style that leaves your tresses feeling nourished. Unlike straight hair, curly hair has unique needs due to its structure, making it more prone to dryness, frizz, and tangles. Understanding how to properly care for your tresses involves using products specifically designed for type 3 hair and the right techniques to enhance its natural beauty and healthy look.
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Introducing the Curl Discovery Kit
Whether you're transitioning from years of heat styling or simply looking to embrace your natural curls, the Curl Discovery Kit offers everything needed for an effective wash-day routine. The carefully selected curly products are part of the Moisture Recipe line. Designed to keep thirsty curls feeling nourished and hydrated. We’ve also included a strong-hold styling custard that delivers long-lasting definition and frizz control. Once you scrunch out the cast, your curls are left soft to the touch, and beautifully defined.
Ingredients
Curlsmith products are crafted using a unique combination of food-inspired ingredients and scientific innovation, delivering the essential nourishment your curls need to flourish. The Curl Discovery Kit key ingredients include:
- Babassu oil, packed with antioxidants and healthy fats, known for its health and moisturising properties.
- Avocado oil, rich in minerals and vitamins A, C, D, and E, is highly prized in hair care for its exceptional nourishing properties.
- Hyaluronic acid, a humectant known for its moisturizing and softening properties. It has the ability to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water
Now we are up to speed with the kit, let's take a look at what's in the box!
4-Step Guide to Soft & Bouncy Curls
How often you wash your hair depends on personal preference, which can be influenced by lifestyle, environmental factors, product usage, and hair type. Regardless of frequency, follow the guide below for a successful, curly wash day.
Step 1: Cleanse
Start by shampooing with the Essential Moisture Cleanser. This sulfate-free regular cleanser helps remove dirt and product build-up without stripping your hair of its natural moisture.
Pro Tip: Work the shampoo into your palms before applying it to the root area, as this will help with even distribution. Shampoo twice for a thorough cleanse.
Step 2: Condition
Conditioning is an essential step in your routine, as it helps smooth the cuticles and nourish your strands after shampooing.
Follow with the Essential Moisture Conditioner, a regular rinse-out conditioner. Apply it to your hair in sections and detangle using a tool suitable for curly hair such as a wide tooth comb, or detangling brush. Let the conditioner sit for 1-2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Pro Tip: Upon application, concentrate on the lengths and ends as the conditioner naturally works its way closer to the roots during the detangling process.
Step 3: Moisturize
A leave-in conditioner is essential to moisturize and prime your curls before applying your styler, it will help your curls stay moisturized for longer.
The Weightless Air Dry Cream is our most loved leave-in conditioner. Apply in sections using the raking method for even distribution. The nourishing formula helps to moisturise your strands, assists with further detangling, and primes your hair ready for the styler.
Pro Tip: Start with a small amount of product (about a dime-sized amount) and add more as needed. Too much product can affect the performance of your styler.
Pro Tip: Start with a small amount of product (about a dime-sized amount) and add more as needed. Too much product can weigh curls down and lead to product build-up.
Step 4: Style
Our stylers feature a hold bar on the front of the bottle, showing the hold level from 1 (soft) to 10 (strong). Our Curl Defining Styling Souffle combines the moisture of a cream with the hold of a gel, it sits at level 8, offering a stronghold. The soufflé dries with a cast to set your curls in place. Once your hair is 100% dry, scrunch the crunch to reveal soft, bouncy curls.
For best results apply your styler is in sections so every curls get the attention it deserves. It might feel a little more time consuming, but the definition and longevity you gain make it worth it.
Start with a small dollop of product and use the raking method to distribute it evenly. Then follow with your preferred styling technique to enhance your curls; finger curling, scrunching, or shingling.
Pro Tip: Keep a water mist on hand to rehydrate sections that start to dry, ensuring even distribution of the styler for consistent results.
Finishing Touches
After using the Curl Discovery Kit, follow the last few steps to finish your styling routine.
- Check your curls for any wet frizz. If needed, rehydrate and add more Curl Defining Styling Souffle to define your locks.
- Use a microfiber towel to remove excess water; this will speed up the drying time.
- Air dry or diffuse your curls based on your desired results. For those who prefer their curls to dry as they are, air drying is ideal. However, avoid touching your curls while they dry to prevent unwanted frizz. Alternatively, if you want to enhance your curls and add volume, diffusing is the better option.
Top Tip: Understanding the outcome of the various diffusing techniques will help you achieve your preferred finished look.
Bonus: Keep In Mind When Diffusing Curls
If you plan to use a diffuser to dry your curls, mist your strands with our Miracle Shield before applying the Curl Defining Styling Souflee. This ultimate protection spray helps to protect against the harshest aggressors such as:
- Thermal heat
- UV rays
- Chlorine
- Sea salt
Curl Discovery Kit FAQs
Q: Can I use these products on all curl types?
A: Yes, the products in the kit can be used on all curl types; waves, curls or coils.
Q: Do any of the products in the kit contain protein?
A: No. All of the products are protein-free. If you require products with protein, check out our Strength Recipes.
Q: Can I purchase the cleanser and conditioner in a bigger size?
A: The kit contains the travel size cleanser and conditioner, but the great news is, both are available in the bigger size of 12 fl oz.
Care For Your Curls with Curlsmith
Curlsmith is a brand you can trust when caring for your curls. We use only the ingredients curls love and leave out those they don't, such as sulfates, silicones, drying alcohols, and phthalates. If you want to learn more about your curls, we offer a wealth of curl advice to explore, helping you progress further on your journey to discovering and embracing your natural curls.
