UK Curly Girl

Those among us with naturally curly hair will know that it can be both a blessing and a curse. While it’s a serious ego boost to be the envy of your straight-haired friends, preventing your waves from turning into a frizzy mess can be a real nightmare. Curl creams offer an easy way to style and maintain shiny, bouncy locks, so don’t tear your hair out sifting through endless products, try a curl cream instead!In our article, we hope to convince you of the benefits of introducing a curl cream into your hair care routine, as well as explaining the best products for 2, 3, and 4 hair types and sharing the ingredients that will define and hydrate your curls. If you’re looking for recommendations, we’ve also listed our top 10 curl creams to buy online from Amazon and eBay including those from DevaCurl, Tigi, Shea Moisture and more!

For curly-haired people, using the wrong shampoo can cause tangles and significantly reduce the definition of your curls, leaving your hair a dry and frizzy mess. The right shampoo should cleanse your scalp and reduce excess dandruff or grease without affecting coloured or damaged hair. It should be clarifying, hydrating, and volumising all at the same time, giving you clean, defined, gorgeous locks.Whether your hair is wavy, curly, or kinky, dyed or virgin, thick or fine, we are here to tell you what to look for in a shampoo for curly hair. We will also introduce some of our favourite sulphate-free picks – both high brand and drugstore options – including shampoos from Bouclème, Maui Moisture, Redken, Shea Moisture and more!

People with curly hair know how difficult it can be to find a conditioner that delivers the perfect balance between hydration and definition. We all know the feeling of disappointment when, despite your hard work in the shower, your hair ends up frizzy and dry and your curls seem to be a no-show.Another challenge for British curlies is that it can be difficult (or impossible, even) to buy products that our American cousins rave about across the pond. The good news is that there are now many good quality, affordable conditioners in the UK from drugstores and online stores like Amazon, Boots, and eBay. Read on to discover the ten best products and hear the advice of our resident curl specialist Shannon of UK Curly Girl! 

Curly girls (and guys!) know that the hair products you use for styling can matter just as much as which shampoo and conditioner you use in the shower. Regular hair dryers can make curly hair frizzy and undefined, but air-drying can take too long and sometimes leave curls limp and lifeless. That’s where hair diffusers come in!If you have never used one of these special tools before, you may be finding the myriad of choices a bit overwhelming. We are here to tell you all the points you need to consider when purchasing a hair diffuser, as well as introduce some fantastic options from brands such as Dyson, ghd, and Panasonic. And, we'll be hearing some sound advice from Shannon of UK Curly Girl. Happy curls all around!