5 Expert Tips for Healthy Curly Hair This Spring and Summer

As we head into the warmer season, chances are we’ll face new hair woes and challenges with our curly and natural hair. Taking care of your curls is no easy task, and luckily for us, we’ve partnered with the hair saint herself, Ona Diaz-Santin Ó, for expert tips. The natural hair mastermind has been empowering women to embrace their natural roots since the beginning of time. Each of her styling tips will have your curls flourishing and flowing in no time.

Try: BRIOGEO Farewell Frizz Rosehip, Argan & Coconut Oil Blend, $28, sephora.com

If you’re looking for what I call 'springy curls,' moist heat therapy is for you. After deep cleansing, use rosehip oil on scalp and hair. Then wet a towel, rinse it out, and place it in the microwave for one minute. Wrap a towel around your head and leave it on for 5 minutes, rinse it out and style as you wish.

Try: Renpure Detoxifying Charcoal Clarify + Deep Cleanse Shampoo, $7, target.com

We tend to use richer and heavier products in the cooler months, so I recommend using a clarifying shampoo to remove natural build up and product residue now that we’re getting into Spring!

Out with the old, in with the new. Trims are crucial to the health of your hair. Thermo cut is a great way to cut and seal split ends in one. The new age trimming is a heated blades seal and rounds off the end of the hair to trap in moisture. 

Your best friend when detangling your hair is cold water. Cold water contracts the hair and closes the cuticle layer, making it easier to glide the wet brush.

Try: MOROCCANOIL Perfect Defense Thermal Protection Spray, $30, sephora.com

When out and about, protect your scalp, hair and hair color with UV protectant stylers. Protecting your hair from the warmer weather is truly going to be a lifesaver to maintain your hydration.