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To care for curly hair, wash gently with a sulfate-free shampoo, use conditioner every time you wash, and apply a mask once a week.

On very wet hair, apply a leave-in, then a curl cream for moisture, and finish with a gel, glaze or mousse for hold.

Dry by gently squeezing with a microfiber towel or a cotton T-shirt, and don't touch your hair until it's completely dry.

Finally, scrunch out the gel cast for defined, soft, frizz-free curls.

Curly hair needs two things above all: moisture and gentleness.

The shape of the curl makes it hard for natural oils to travel down the strand, so the hair tends to dry out quickly.

In Israel, add to that high humidity on the coast, hard water, strong sun and air conditioning in summer.

The result is familiar to every curly girl: frizz, curls that won't hold their shape, and hair that looks dry.

The good news is that the right routine changes the picture within a few washes.

How to identify your curl type

The most common system divides hair into types 2, 3 and 4, based on the shape of the strand.

To find yours, wash your hair and let it air dry, without any products.

Type	What it looks like	What it needs
2A–2C – Wavy	S-shaped waves, relatively smooth at the roots	Lightweight products: mousse, light gel, a little cream
3A–3C – Curly	Defined curls, from loose to tight spirals	Moisturizing cream and gel for hold
4A–4C – Coily	Very small, tight coils or zigzags	Rich moisture, masks and layers of cream

Just as important: strand thickness. Fine hair collapses under heavy products, while thick hair needs richness.

Most women discover they have several curl types on the same head, and that's completely normal.

How to wash curly hair

Most curly girls do well with 2–3 washes a week, no more.

Apply shampoo to the scalp only, massage with your fingertips, and let the lather rinse through the lengths.

Rinse with lukewarm water, since very hot water dries out the strands.

Every two to three weeks, a clarifying shampoo removes product buildup and minerals from the water.

After clarifying, always follow with a nourishing mask.

Should you use a sulfate-free shampoo?

In most cases, yes.

Harsh sulfates like SLS strip away too much oil, and curls feel it quickly.

A sulfate-free shampoo cleanses gently and leaves hair soft and easy to detangle.

One exception: if you use a lot of styling products, you'll need a deeper cleanse from time to time.

You'll find the right curl shampoo in the Deal Cosmetics hair care category.

Conditioner and mask

Conditioner isn't an optional step for curly hair, it's a fixed part of every wash.

Apply generously from mid-lengths to ends, and detangle with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb.

This is the only time you comb curly hair: when it's wet and full of conditioner.

Once a week, swap your conditioner for a nourishing mask, for 5–10 minutes.

For colored or bleached hair, you can alternate between a moisture mask and a protein mask.

What does a leave-in do?

A leave-in is a lightweight conditioner you don't rinse out, and it's the first layer of styling.

It provides base moisture, makes separating the hair easier, and preps it for cream and gel.

For fine, wavy hair, a leave-in alone is sometimes enough, without any extra cream.

Some curl creams also work as a leave-in, like Moroccanoil Curl Intense Curl Cream.

Curl cream: how to choose and how to use it

Curl cream gives moisture, softness and soft definition, but usually not strong hold.

Apply it to very wet hair, smoothing from top to bottom or working it in section by section.

Then scrunch: squeeze your hair upward with your palm.

Recommended curl creams at Deal Cosmetics:

• My Curly Way Curl On Cream – a moisturizing cream for defined, bouncy, styled curls.
• Biotop Hair Souffle 69 Pro Active – a rich, non-sticky cream for natural movement and shine.
• Kérastase Curl Manifesto Crème de Jour Fondamentale – a very lightweight cream for moisture, heat protection and frizz control.
• Moroccanoil Curl Intense Curl Cream – a leave-in cream for wavy to curly hair that leaves it pleasantly soft.
• Mon Platin Fifty Fifty Fashionista for Curly Icon – a dual formula to nourish, set and preserve curls.

Gel or glaze: the step that makes the curl

Gel or glaze creates a firm cast that holds the curl's shape until the hair dries.

This cast is what protects against humidity in the air, making it your strongest weapon against frizz.

Apply gel over the cream, on hair that's still wet, and don't comb afterward.

For wavy or fine hair, you can swap the gel for mousse, which gives hold without weighing hair down.

Recommended gels and glazes:

• Paul Mitchell Flexible Style Super Sculpt Glaze – a fast-drying glaze for styling wavy and curly hair.
• Mimas Cosmetics OLAS Curl Sculpting Gel – a Solphate-free glaze with hyaluronic acid and keratin.
• My Curly Way Curl My World – a gel for defining and styling curls without compromising hair health.

Recommended mousses:

• Paul Mitchell Flexible Style Sculpting Foam – sculpted curls that are soft to the touch and easy to control.
• Schwarzkopf Silhouette Mousse Super Hold – extra-strong hold for curls that tend to fall out quickly.

How to prevent frizz

Frizz happens when thirsty hair pulls moisture from the air, or when curls are disturbed while they're forming.

• Apply products to very wet hair, almost dripping.
• Swap your regular towel for a microfiber towel or an old cotton T-shirt.
• Don't touch your hair while it dries.
• Don't comb dry hair.
• Sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap your hair in a silk bonnet.
• On humid days, add more gel or choose a cream with frizz protection.

How to define curls

Good definition starts with water: the wetter the hair, the better the curls clump together.

• Raking – work the product through with spread fingers, from roots to ends.
• Praying Hands – smooth the product between your palms, gently and without breaking up curls.
• Finger Coiling – wrap individual curls around your finger in areas that don't clump.
• Scrunch – squeeze upward at the end to encourage the curls to spring up.

Work in sections, especially with thick hair, so every strand gets product.

How to dry curly hair

There are two good methods, and both start with gently squeezing out water with a microfiber towel (plopping or scrunching).

• Air drying – the gentlest, but slow. Let your hair dry and don't touch it.
• Diffuser – on medium heat and low speed, lift the curls into the bowl.

Before heat drying, choose a product with heat protection, like Kérastase Curl Manifesto Crème de Jour Fondamentale.

You'll find diffusers in the Deal Cosmetics electric hair tools category.

Once hair is completely dry, scrunch out the gel cast with a drop of oil in your palms.

What to do the day after washing

In the morning, curls are often flat or slightly messy, and that's completely expected.

Mist your hair with water, or water mixed with a little leave-in, until it's lightly damp.

Add a small amount of cream or gel only where curls have lost their shape, then scrunch.

Stray curls can be re-coiled around your finger.

At night, gather your hair into a loose ponytail on top of your head (the pineapple), with a soft hair tie.

Common curly hair care mistakes

• Combing dry hair – curls come apart and turn into a cloud of frizz.
• Applying products to damp hair only – curls are less defined and frizz sets in quickly.
• Drying with a regular towel and rubbing – the friction breaks up the curl.
• Washing every day with a harsh shampoo – hair loses moisture faster than it can recover.
• Skipping gel for fear of crunchiness – you scrunch out the cast at the end.
• Using too much product – especially on fine, wavy hair, which ends up looking heavy and flat.
• Touching your hair while it dries – every touch breaks the cast.
• Skipping trims – split ends won't hold a curl, even with the best products.

Step-by-step curly hair routine

Wash day (2–3 times a week):

1. Wash – sulfate-free shampoo on the scalp only, with lukewarm water.
2. Conditioner or mask – on the lengths, detangling gently with your fingers. Mask once a week.
3. Partial rinse – leave a little conditioner in, especially for dry, thick hair.
4. Leave-in – on very wet hair, from mid-lengths to ends.
5. Curl cream – using Praying Hands or Raking, then scrunch.
6. Gel, glaze or mousse – a layer of hold over the cream, still on wet hair.
7. Gentle squeeze – with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt, without rubbing.
8. Dry – air dry or diffuse on medium heat, without touching your hair.
9. Scrunch out the cast – on completely dry hair, scrunch until curls are soft.

Between washes:

1. Refresh – mist with water, or water with a little leave-in.
2. Spot fix – a little cream or gel only where curls have lost their shape.
3. Night – a loose ponytail and a silk pillowcase or silk bonnet.

Every 2–3 weeks: clarifying shampoo followed by a nourishing mask.

FAQ

How many times a week should you wash curly hair?

Usually 2–3 times a week. An oily scalp or frequent workouts may call for an extra wash.

What's the difference between curl cream and gel?

Cream gives moisture and softness. Gel gives hold and protects against frizz. In most cases, you use both.

In what order should you apply curl products?

Leave-in, then curl cream, and finally gel, glaze or mousse. From light to heavy, and from moisture to hold.

Is sulfate-free shampoo really necessary?

For most curly girls, yes, because it cleanses without drying. An occasional clarifying shampoo is still recommended.

How do you get rid of frizz in the Israeli summer?

Apply products to very wet hair, use a good layer of gel, don't touch your hair while it dries, and don't comb dry hair.

What works for fine, wavy hair?

Lightweight products: a gentle leave-in and a mousse or light gel. Rich creams can weigh the wave down and straighten it.

How do you make curls last for several days?

Sleep in a loose ponytail on a silk pillowcase, and in the morning refresh with water and a little product where curls have dropped.

Can you blow-dry curly hair?

Yes, with a diffuser, medium heat and low speed, after applying a product with heat protection.