If you have curly hair, then you know how hard it is to tame and maintain those luscious locks. It seems that there are so many steps to take to ensure bouncy curls, but with these must-know tips and tricks, we’ll cut the time you spend on research and tell you exactly what you need to do for perfect hair every single time.  

Try the pineapple trick

What’s ‘pineappling’ you ask? Well, it’s the process of gathering all your hair at the very top of your head right before bedtime. Why do it? It’s simple. The pineapple trick ensures that your curls stay defined and voluminous overnight. To avoid breakage and ponytail creasing, use a scrunchie!

Comb from the bottom up

Following up on above’s tip, it’s important to remember to comb your hair from the bottom up to minimize split ends. By doing so, you’re avoiding - as much as possible - pulling and splitting of the hair, and also making the process of detangling so much easier. Once you’ve worked through the knots on your ends, the rest of your hair will be a breeze!

Use a conditioning treatment

Like all hair types, curly hair needs some extra love. It’s important to always hydrate and moisturize your curls to avoid frizz and add bounce! Try out different conditioning treatments until you find your very own holy grail.

Trim split ends

Split ends are inevitable, and the only way to get rid of them is to regularly trim your ends. To maintain your hair’s length, trim your hair as often as every 4-6 weeks. If you’re planning on growing your locks, you can wait longer - around every 6-12 weeks.

Use a diffuser

A hair dryer attachment that always gets set aside, diffusers are great for curly hair. The dispersed hot air helps control frizz that curly haired women usually get when air-drying their hair. So ladies, don’t neglect your diffusers!

Buy the right shampoo

Many of you might have heard that for freeze-free curls, you should avoid shampooing your hair. That is true for the most part (as the majority of shampoos contain sulfates which dry out your hair) but your scalp needs love too! So, don’t skip shampooing just yet and make sure that you're cleansing your scalp from buildup.

Run cold water through your hair after conditioning

You know how you splash your face with cold water after cleansing it to close your pores? Cold water does the same thing for your hair - it seals everything together. An awesome added benefit? It also prevents frizz.

Detangle AFTER your shower

Contrary to popular belief, detangling your hair in the shower with a conditioner actually causes even more tangling - I know, shocker, right?! Instead of adding an extra step to an already long shower routine, detangle your curls post-shower.

Air dry when possible

This might not be new news, but heat ruins your hair. We know that using hair curlers and straighteners cannot be avoided, all we’re saying is to avoid them as much as possible and air dry when it’s an attractive option!

Get yourself a satin pillowcase

If you haven’t already, it’s time to switch your regular pillowcases with a satin one! Friction is a huge cause of frizz - which happens when tossing and turning at night on a cotton pillowcase. Satin however, smooths curls. Simple switch, amazing results!