Curly hair is one of the most attractive attributes for men since it’s very trendy these days. Some celebrities have curly hair and they use them to appeal to the public. Many black men are forced to embrace curly hair when they are young and do not fully understand what the term ”curly” means. They usually discover their curls only when they hit adulthood and want a change from their natural-looking hair. If you don’t have prominent curls, don’t worry. You can get to know how to get curly hair for black men today with the correct tools and methods which we’ll discuss below.
Curly hair is one of the most desired hairstyles for many black men. All you have to do is use a hairdryer on low heat and periodically brush your hair like you would with any other healthy hair. Some use blow dryers to help build the hair but this is very expensive in comparison to the benefits that this method can bring you. You don’t have to spend large amounts of money on products that only serve cosmetic purposes.
Although black men are supposedly the ones with wavy and curly hair, some of them long for a nice and tight-curled look.
Some of the most effective methods are mentioned below which should resolve this issue.
Forming the curls
Brush & Rinse
The brush and rinse method is the easiest of all to get those curls you’re looking for. Brushing your hair separates each strand from another and allows the water to contact every strand while washing. This causes an increase in weight for each strand, pulling them into loose curls.
Brushing also helps in getting all the dust particles to get washed while rinsing. This prevents clumping in the hair, as this is something which would surely occur if you pour water on rough and dirty hair. Apart from brushing, simply rinsing your hair thoroughly will help you to keep your hair less full of dirt.
Based on your hair type, select a routine to shampoo your hair that will contribute to work on those curls. You can even take a look at one of our website’s articles, “how often you should shampoo your hair”,(link) it could give you a better idea to choose the right frequency for your hair washing.
Strawing
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Strawing is also known as one of the best ways to create impressive tight curls for men. To perform this method, you will need thin plastic straws, an alcohol-free setting lotion, a dryer, bobby pins, detangling conditioner, and hair oils.
- First, wash your hair with cold water. This will help moisten the hair for the process. Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo along with the detangling conditioner.
- Use a cotton towel and dry your hair. But remember not to rub the towel too much on your hair as it will wipe away all the moisture and softness of the hair. Rub the towel just enough so that the hair remains damp.
- Divide your hair into sections for curling. While dividing the hair into sections, the thickness of the locks is completely up to you. For thick locks, keep the side sections small and the ones on the top, thicker. If you want thinner locks, keep the hair divided into smaller sections.
- To begin strawing you can proceed in two ways. If you have a setting lotion, apply the lotion to a section of the hair, take a straw and place it at the end of the section’s tip. Now roll the straw in towards the scalp and place a bobby pin on it to hold the coil.
- The second way is that If you have a styling spray, roll the straw in first, lock it in with the pins, and then spray the hair.
- Once you have completed rolling all the sections of the hair, set the hair to dry under the hairdryer. This should make the coils stay for long and not get dismantled by the slightest touch.
- Completing this entire process, you can style your hair however you like, apply a hair spray to retain the selected style for longer.
Shampoo and Conditioners
Damp hair will always be easier to style and handle better than dry hair. Wash your hair with moisturizing shampoos, clarifying shampoos, or the ones with low surfactants. These types of shampoos will keep your hair moisturized and prevent damage. To recognize these kinds of shampoos, look for the words ’hydrating’ or ‘moisturizing’ on the product labels.
Use these shampoos once every two to three days. Although once in a while, your hair will need deep cleansing and for that, you will need a clarifying shampoo to do the job. Every once in a while, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo. Using it once a month would be an ideal duration. It allows your hair to restore its ability to secrete sebum and produce its natural oils and get deeply cleaned.
Use a conditioner that helps you in reducing frizz, moisturize your hair, and provide volume. You can either use a rinse-out conditioner if you use a detangling brush. It will provide the hair with the required moisture and volume. Also, it will not restrict the detangling brush from doing its work. If you use a regular brush, you might use a detangling conditioner in that case.
If you’re one of those guys who is always in a rush, you can use a leave-in conditioner instead. These conditioners are easy to use; take a small amount in your palm, apply it to your hair and leave it be like that. It will not only keep your hair nourished but also give it a shine to style with.
Hair Masque
Masques work very similarly to leave-in products. They are formulated to keep the moisture of the hair locked for several weeks. They serve well in contributing to the aesthetics of your hair and act as a quick fix for damaged hair.
To use masques efficiently without damaging your hair, apply them to your hair once a month. Do not use it more often. The most often that you can use it if your hair runs dry is two weeks.
Maintaining the curls
Curl Sponge
The curl sponge is a unisex sponge-like brush that gives the hair a finger-like curl in minutes. This brush has textured holes in it and is available in the market in different shapes and sizes. They come with different-sized holes preferable for each individual to style their hairstyle according to themselves.
They come in mini sizes as well, you might wanna start with that and once you gain confidence in using that, you can gradually move
on to the larger one.
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The benefit of using this sponge brush is that it is super easy to use. Not just that, it is a non-heating curling method for the hair, which means your hair doesn’t have to undergo all the damage that it would in a heat-involved method. They make styling your hair very easy. Apart from these, they are easily available in the market and completely inexpensive.
Sponge brushes are very helpful for men with fine hair as it provides the hair with the required volume and lifts, giving it the appearance of thickness.
To attain the wanted curls, rub the sponge brush in a circular motion on your hair for a couple of minutes. The size of the sponge brush will determine the style of the curls. A small brush will give small and tight curls, best for short-haired guys. A bigger sponge brush will give big and loose curls. These work better for men with long hair.
Twist & Afro Comb
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The Twist & Afro comb is a two in one comb which helps you to twist your hair and style, as well as curling like an afro hairstyle. This comb is used by both men and women. It helps you curl your hair in under a minute. The comb makes it easier for the user to manage the hair easily. It is inexpensive, manageable, and less time-consuming while styling.
To use it, you start with running the comb through your hair upwards(away from the scalp). Once you have covered all your hair, spray some water over your hair to dampen it. Do not make it soaking wet. Apply some styling mousse to your hair, and spread it all over. Now start rubbing the comb through your hair in a circular motion and let your hair air dry.
Hair Rollers
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Hair rollers work just fine when it comes to curling men’s hair. They’re inexpensive, easily available, and easy to use. Rollers are more preferable for men who have coarse hair. To use them, you may follow the given steps.
- Based on the type of curls you want, select the type of rollers to use. If you want small and tight curls, use small rollers. On the other hand, if you want big and fuller-looking curls, use bigger rollers.
- Prep your hair for rolling by damping it with water.
- Segment your hair into sections. Make small sections for tight curls, and big sections if you want the opposite.
- Prepare a lotion of the styling product and apply it to your hair section by section and then roll your hair with the rollers. Begin rolling your hair part by part moving front to back.
- After covering all your hair, either use a hairdryer to dry your hair or let it air dry by itself.
- Avoid touching your hair once it’s dry. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Time for the big reveal now! Remove the rollers slowly and gently one by one. Remember you do not want to spoil the curls by rushing into unfurling the hair.
- You can now style your hair as you like. Apply a styling oil or a serum and you’re good to go.
Detangler Brush
If you’re a comb guy, get rid of it now. Like ‘RIGHT NOW’! Combs will disrupt your natural curls and cause damage to the hair. Instead, use a detangling brush to get the best results.
It is also often referred to as a paddle brush due to its wide structure familiar to a paddle. IT helps tremendously in detangling and getting rid of the knots in your hair. They come in handy for men with longer and thicker hair.
There is no rocket science behind how it does its job. There are tons of detangling brushes in the market and they pretty much work the same way. You can use it on both wet or dry hair. Simply divide your hair into sections and start running the brush through them in a straight line. It’s that easy. Compared to other brushes, it is very gentle on the hair. It is very versatile as it can be used for any type of hair whether it’s long or short, wet or dry, and of texture. Not to forget it’s pain-free. Unlike other brushes, it does not end up getting stuck in your hair.
Hairstyles that suit the curls for black men
Curly taper fade
The curly tapered fade is one of the most trending styles among men right now. It consists of messed-up curly locks at the top. Along with tapered sides grooving into a fade. This hairstyle is ideal for men who want to keep their hair short and neat. It is easy to maintain this hairstyle; also it gives you an extra touch and looks sharp.
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Natural fade
The natural fade is a great choice if you want to have a different look. This structured haircut is meant to flatter your features and keep them simple. You could explore the hairstyles by ranging the length of your hair and tapering the sides enhancing your natural curls.
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Short afro with temple fade
If you love your afro hairstyle, the short afro temple fade style would be the go-to hairstyle for you. It gives your look that edge that makes you stand out from others. Not to mention that the afro texture along with a faded temple will provide you with a clean and elegant look that a full afro wouldn’t provide. This style is considered to be a classic for men with afro texture.
Curly Faux-Hawk
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This hairstyle is very common among men with curly hair. The length of the Faux-Hawk is completely in your hands. The length of your temple fades will strictly determine how your style looks.
Long curly hair
The classic long curly hair suits almost every guy with a curvy texture. Although it is a very demanding hairstyle, it will allow you to enhance your curls if you have never tried it before.
Conclusion
Curly hair is one of the most attractive traits a man can possess and if you wish to become one of those guys, you must definitely give the above-mentioned methods a try. Keep your hair moisturized, use rollers and styling lotions to style your hair. Brushes help in detangling and settling the hair and products such as mousses and masques allow you to enhance those curls.
What are you waiting for?
Make your dream of curling your hair successfully true.
