The best colours for curly hair | Abingdon | Didcot | Wantage | Oxfordshire

Curly hair has a distinct structure that sets it apart from straight hair. If you are reading this and you likely have curly hair, you will know that the skill set required to work with hair differs too, and the number of Hair Stylists that work well with curls are scarce. As a Stylist, everything you learn about straight hair doesn’t apply whether it’s the texture, how curly hair sits to how it behaves requires a different methodology. 

Fundamentally curly hair is more prone to dryness and can sometimes respond differently to bleach and colour. It’s also worth considering that curls showcase colour differently too, for example where highlights on straight hair evidence any dimension, contrast or blend in a more obvious way, curls tend to create light and shadow making the process of application more challenging. Knowing how curls function can really accelerate the benefits of any end result.

The unique characteristics of curly hair mean that the application process might differ slightly than that of the same service as curly hair. Techniques like balayage are particularly popular for curls, as they can highlight the natural movement of the hair without creating harsh lines.

If you need more support working with curly hair, here’s three things you need for curly hair.

Yes and no. In most instances clients can avoid needing to adjust their curly hair routine, however it’s largely dictated by how much you want your hair colour to last. The obvious adaptation is to take advantage of moisture intensive masks. One-two applications each week can prove effective and maintain your hair health effortlessly. Colour serving shampoo and conditioners can work well too to ensure longevity of colour. Since certain colours such as toners, reds and purples are much more prone to fade taking advantage of products can be really efficient and for a relative cost.

Another option is an in-salon deep conditioning treatments. Most salons will offer something along these lines which can vary in their effectiveness. We offer JOICO’s K-PAK Four Step Treatment which is as of writing the most effective treatment in the market. This is an obvious choice and it’s cost-effective too.