The beauty of wavy, curly, and kinky hair depends primarily on their hydration. No doubt, not only hydration, but also general care to preserve the strands, making them more flexible, shiny, and beautiful.

We at Stuca have come to emphasize the importance of keeping your hair well-hydrated, providing explanations and tips for you in this e-book with 10 special hair hydration tips.

1 – Less is more

The constant pursuit of aesthetic improvement or even the socially imposed aesthetic fit leads us to seek various procedures that alter our natural appearance. However, these very procedures can become the villains of hair health and beauty.

Bleaching hair, using dyes, relaxers, and even seemingly harmless DIY recipes are examples of procedures that damage hair through chemical action. On the other hand, the use of straighteners, curling irons, and brushes are responsible for physical damage to the hair.

2 – Cleanse without drying out

Don’t think that cleansing has no relation to how well your hair is hydrated. Using a very strong shampoo or one with the wrong composition can harm your hair and leave it very dry. Curly hair needs gentle cleansers without sulfates, silicones, or mineral oils. There are shampoos that, besides being gentle, contain Panthenol in their composition, helping with detangling and hydrating the hair even during cleansing.

3- Pure oils are enemies of hydration

Petroleum-derived oils (mineral oils) have thermoplastic properties and high water-repellent action, which means that you can buy the best hydration products for your curls, but they won’t be absorbed by the hair due to the barrier created after the improper use of oils in the hair.

When you come across names like petrolatum or petrolatum, mineral oil, paraffinum liquidum, paraffin, or vaseline on any hair product packaging, you are using products that contain mineral oil in their chemical composition.

4- Why always choose products specifically for curly hair?

Curly hair is, by its nature, thinner and more fragile than straight hair, primarily due to the structure of the hair. Therefore, the use of gentle products with formulations specifically tailored to these hair types is ideal for taking care of curls.

These products were developed with the growing knowledge about caring for curly hair, which required adjustments in the formulations of cosmetics to make them specifically suitable for this hair type.

It’s essential to be cautious when purchasing your curly hair products, so here are some points to keep in mind:

Avoid shampoos with sulfates because they are considered harsh detergents.
Stay away from products containing parabens due to potential carcinogenic effects.
Say no to mineral oils and silicones to prevent your hair from being isolated from hydration.

5- Hair Care Schedule

Regular hydration is essential in the daily care process, as we need to replenish water in the hair to restore hair health after dehydration. With that in mind, the Stuca® line has organized a simplified yet highly effective hydration schedule tailored to each type of curly hair that you can easily do at home. Let’s take a look:

WAVY HAIR: Hydration every 15 days;
WAVY HAIR WITH HIGHLIGHTS OR DYE: Hydration 1X per week;
CURLY HAIR: Hydration 1X per week;
CURLY HAIR WITH HIGHLIGHTS OR DYE: Hydration 2X per week;
COILY HAIR: Hydration 1X per week;
COILY HAIR WITH HIGHLIGHTS OR DYEe: Hydration 2X to 3X per week;

6- Protect from the Sun

Exposure to the sun can lead to increased dryness of our hair, especially during sunnier periods. Therefore, pay extra attention to conditioning your hair, especially when it’s sunny.

Also, be cautious about the combination of sun exposure with saltwater or pool water. This can contribute to dryness and further damage your hair. Ideally, whenever you come out of the water (sea or pool), rinse your hair with fresh water to remove salt or chlorine.

7- Moisturizing Styler

Have you ever stopped to think about how many hours a day your hair has the styling product applied? Quite a few, right? So why not use that time to continue your hair care journey in pursuit of beautiful and healthy curls?

It’s a misconception to think that stylers only serve the purpose of defining curls. There are stylers that have a dual function: styling and hydrating the curls.

Stuca Styling Cream and Stuca Styling Mask have significant moisturizing properties, allowing your hair to stay protected and well-cared for while you flaunt well-defined curls.

8- Water Temperature

We recommend washing your hair with lukewarm or cold water since hot water can contribute to dryness. If you prefer hot showers, be especially cautious when washing your hair, as your beautiful curls require extra care.

9- Care when drying

Drying curly hair should be done with great care, not only to avoid frizz but also to prevent it from drying out if you choose to use hair dryers.

Ideally, let them air dry after using a microfiber towel or a cotton T-shirt just to scrunch the curls and remove excess water.

If you opt for a hair dryer, use it on low heat and with a diffuser to protect the hair. Don’t completely dry it. Leave about 20% moisture so that the dryer doesn’t dry out the hydrated part.

You can also use the Plopping Technique to protect your curls while they dry.

Hydration Products

Well-hydrated hair gains movement, shine, and loses frizz. That’s why the Stucas® line has developed Stuca Conditioner and the powerful Stuca Moisture Mask, used and approved by thousands of customers.

Stuca Conditioner is your everyday conditioner, specially formulated for wavy, curly, and coily hair. It contains various moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and panthenol, making it perfect for your curls.

Stuca Moisture Mask is enriched with shea butter and cocoa butter. Its formula is free from parabens, silicones, liquid paraffin, or mineral oils, ensuring that your hair stays well-nourished.

In addition to conditioners and moisturizers, it’s important to use gentle cleansers like Stuca Shampoo, Stuca Extra Shampoo, and Stuca Co-Wash, each offering varying levels of gentleness. These products are part of the Stuca line, designed to meet the unique needs of your curls.

Good hydration!

Our products are specially formulated for curly hair, providing the best treatment for this hair type. Our products are vegan, free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, mineral oils, or liquid paraffin.

Combining different products from the Stuca line to create a treatment ritual is what makes Stuca the perfect choice for those who want natural, beautiful, and healthy curly hair. Choosing Stuca means making the right choice for you.

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