Amy R Brooks rocks big curls all the time, but sometimes her hair overwhelms her. She sat down with Baltimore hair stylist, Boris Borovsky, to discuss curly hair tips to get her hard to manage curly hair looking as “glorious” as possible.
Amy: I’m thrilled to pick your brain about my hair. I have so many questions!
Boris: I’m an open book; ask away!
A: Just to set the stage for readers, I have very curly hair that gets dry and frizzy. I’m worried I should be doing something to moisturize it, but I have no idea where to start.
B: How frequently do you wash your hair?
A: Good question. Usually every other day and sometimes every day. Why?
B: Washing your hair every day, and this applies to lots of different hair types, can really deplete your scalp of natural oils. It’s so drying; even if you use conditioner. I recommend washing your hair once a week if you can stand it. If that feels too long, try washing every few days and then extend the time between washes as you get used to it. [Read more…]