Tips for sleeping without damaging your curls

Damaged hair comes in all shapes and sizes and can be caused by a variety of things. Of course, it's often even more annoying with curls, because getting back a good and vital curl can be quite tricky, unless you shop at A&F Cosmetics of course!

That doesn't mean you shouldn't try to protect your curls, especially in your sleep. That's why in this blog we'll give you several tips that will help you protect your curls, even at night. So read on quickly and shop everything you need in our webshop.

Tip 1: detangling and moisturizing shampoo before or after sleeping

Often the damage to your curls comes from a bunch of tangles or dried out hair. This is easily prevented by using a detangling and moisturizing shampoo. Using a moisturizing and detangling shampoo will ensure that your curls are more resistant to twisting and tossing in your sleep.

Of course, it is also possible to use shampoo after sleeping, in the morning, but this will put you at greater risk of damage. Some shampoos you can use are the African Pride Detangling Shampoo, KIS Pro-Dry Shampoo and the Yari Naturals Curl Activator.

Tip 2: Choose the right (leave-in) conditioner

Everyone needs a different type of conditioner. It is often important that you at least choose a Curly Girl Conditioner without sulfates and parabens. In addition, it is especially important to consider what your hair needs. Have you already chosen a moisturizing shampoo? Then it is probably not necessary to choose another moisturizing conditioner, but rather a detangling conditioner.

It all depends on what your hair needs. So the best product for damaged hair varies by hair type, but you can never go wrong with a deep conditioner or leave-in conditioner. These are also often recommended in the morning. For example, choose the Pretty Curly Girl Intense Protein Deep Conditioner or the ApHogee ProVitamin Leave-In Conditioner. Still have questions about the right conditioner? Then be sure to contact us!

Tip 3: A strengthening and repairing hair mask

Maybe your curls need some extra love and attention. Fortunately, we also have various hair masks in our assortment that can add just that little extra, which in turn ensures healthy and vital hair. Of course there are various hair masks for different purposes, because not everyone needs the same ingredients.

You can choose from hair treatments for dry hair and conditioning, but these are often not necessary if you have followed steps 1 and 2. But in addition to these hair masks, you can also find hair masks for hair growth, strengthening your hair and for revitalizing your scalp. Some hugely popular choices are the Karseel Maca & Collagen Hair Mask and the Mamado 100% Pure Lavender Oil.

Tip 4: Use a curl activator after sleeping

It's important to protect your curls while sleeping, but protecting and activating your curls after sleeping is just as important. You've already taken many precautions to protect your curl with tips 1 through 3, but now make sure you have guaranteed good curls with tip 4.

The right curl activator will ensure that all that protection was not in vain and you can walk down the street the next day with a good bunch of curls. It is important then that you know which curl activator to try. Some curl activators that are guaranteed to work no matter what curl type you have are the ApHogee Curlific! Curl Definer the Camilla Rose Curl Maker and the Curly Secret Curl Boosting Activator.

Tip 5: Sleep on a satin pillowcase

Back to sleeping for a moment. Everyone, like it or not, moves in their sleep. Unfortunately, this often causes you to wake up in the morning with tangled hair full of tangles. Unfortunately, this is also bad for your curls and can cause permanent damage. Fortunately, the risk of permanent damage is (partially) preventable thanks to satin.

Satin is tremendously smooth and gives little to no static friction. Because your hair glides smoothly over your satin pillowcase, there is little resistance and this prevents damage. Need advice on exactly what to buy? Be sure to contact us.

Ensure healthy and good curls with A&F Cosmetics' product range

After following these tips, we hope you always get up with a full and healthy set of curls. Should you still have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Besides various hair care products for curly hair, we also have various skin care products, makeup and various hairpieces. A&F Cosmetics is the one-stop webshop for all your cosmetics!