Coloring Curls: Damage-Minimizing Steps — Pro Tips #2

Coloring Curls: Damage-Minimizing Steps — Pro Tips #2. We’ll cut through hype and show you what reliably moves the needle.

Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.

Steps

1. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
2. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
3. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
4. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
5. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry

Toolkit

• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For winter: reduce humectants, use richer emollients, and seal ends lightly; diffuse on low heat to avoid damp frizz.

Care angle: clarify on a schedule that matches your products and water; deep condition monthly and adjust by how hair feels.

Common Mistakes

• Touching hair before fully dry
• Over-cleansing or never clarifying
• Skipping sleep protection

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