How many times has it happened to you to untie your hair after a full day and find yourself with far too many torn or broken hairs between your fingers?
In the care of curly hair, we often talk about styling, the use of appropriate products, and the care to be taken to keep hair healthy, shiny and strong – all important elements of a hair care routine worthy of the name. But there is one aspect that is often overlooked: the importance of tying curly hair in the right way so as not to ruin it, or worse, break it.
Tying it in the wrong way can lead to significant damage such as breakage, but also loss of definition. So let’s see together how to tie curly hair without damaging it.
Soft hairstyles reduce tension at the roots and consequently on the scalp, thus minimising the risk of breakage and preventing the hair from being pulled out when you decide to undo the hairstyle.
Here are some of the best options.
Pineapple
The Pineapple technique is very popular among those with curly hair and loved for its extreme simplicity. It involves gathering the hair into a high (and soft!) ponytail at the top of the head. The result should recall the look of a pineapple.
Advantages of the Pineapple Method
- Minimum traction: by tying the hair at the top of the head in a soft and gentle manner, the traction created on the roots and scalp is minimal. As a result, the hair is not weakened by tensile stress.
- Preserves the shape of curls: This method helps maintain the shape and structure of curls, preventing them from flattening or losing definition.
Chignon Morbido
A low, soft chignon is another excellent option for those with curly hair, particularly if you are looking for a slightly tidier hairstyle than the previous one.
How to make a soft chignon:
- Gather the hair: make a low ponytail and loosen the hold to avoid excessive tension on the scalp.
- Form the chignon: wrap your hair into a soft circle and secure with a curly hair band.
Half-Up Styles
Half-up hairstyles are perfect for those who only want to tie up part of their curly hair. Basically, you ‘gather’ only the top part of your hair, leaving the rest free.
Advantages of Half-Up hairstyles
- Less stress on the roots: as only part of the hair is tied up, there is less tension on the hair shaft.
- Versatility: half-up hairstyles can be customised in various ways, quick to do and perfect for both a casual and an elegant look.
Elastic silk scrunchie for curly hair, leaves no marks on hair.
Silk scrunchie elastics for curly hair, leave no marks on the hair.
Rubber bands are those essential accessories for tying curly hair, but not all rubber bands are the same! Choosing the right type of elastic can make the difference between keeping your hair healthy or damaging it.
Here are the most suitable types of elastic for curly hair.
Spring elastics
Spring elastics, due to their smooth surface, are gentle on the hair and do not leave visible marks once they are removed. Furthermore, while they hold the hair firmly once tied, they do not over-tighten, minimising traction on the roots and thus on the scalp.
Scrunchies
Soft textile elastics, known as scrunchies, are made from materials with a silky smooth texture. Thanks to the soft and delicate texture of silk fabric, they do not cause any damage to curly hair, help prevent the formation of knots and reduce frizz. They are ideal for those who are looking for a hair tie that can also be elegant and refined, giving an extra touch to their look.
Knowing how to tie up your hair for the night is another step towards keeping your hair healthy and respecting its natural beauty. During sleep, in fact, hair can suffer friction and tension leading to breakage, frizz, loss of definition and the appearance of knots. We have already seen how not to ruin curly hair at night, but let’s take a brief look at how to tie curly hair without ruining it for sleep.
As for daytime, the protective Pineapple technique is also particularly beneficial for the night. Lifting the curls upwards and tying them softly reduces their contact with the pillow and thus the rubbing that occurs when sleeping. To further protect them, after styling your hair in Pineapple, you can use a satin anti-frizz cap to further maintain the shape of the curl and prevent frizz, or alternatively, according to personal preference, a 100% pure silk pillowcase: a panacea not only for fragile hair that tends to break easily, but also for your skin and to prevent sleep wrinkles!
Taking care of curly hair also involves simple everyday tricks that can make a big difference. Choosing soft hairstyles such as the Pineapple, low chignon or half-up styles, using delicate elastics such as spring or fabric scrunchies, and protecting hair overnight with specific techniques, are all practices that help keep curls strong, healthy and defined day after day.
Every curl is unique and special, and with a little care you can make the most of it without risking ruining it: the natural beauty of your curls deserves to be enhanced with care and delicacy!
Pillowcase made of 100% pure silk anti-frizz, ivory color.
