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how to keep your curls overnight

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Whether you have naturally curly strands or love to create your own curls, it goes without saying that you’ll want to long-lasting curl definition for days! Well, from shower staples to styling must-haves, we have all the best products and styling tools to give you a one-way trip to curl heaven!

 

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your new and *improved* night-time routine:

how to protect your curls overnight

Let’s elevate your current curl routine so you wake up with the best curls yet.

tip #1: prep your curls

For natural curls or coils: Starting off on the right foot is crucial to make your curls last for days. Begin your routine by brushing through your hair with a wide toothed comb to detangle and define your curly strands.

Not only does this keep the curls intact better than brushing, but your curls can maintain their natural bouncy shape. Meaning no need to style for days.

For styled curls: Ensure hair is freshly washed using your favourite amika’s curl range, this will remove any excess oil and ensure your curls aren’t getting weighed down. When you’re initially styling the hair, our top tip is to always hold your curls in your hand or in a clip after applying heat to cool your curls into place.

PSA: Only brush through your hair after it has cooled and set into place. The best way to keep curls overnight is to brush out curls in your morning regime to leave enough time for curls to lock in their shape.

 

tip #2: set and secure: lock in your curls after styling

Woman with curls before and after

For styled curls: Reach for a hairspray to hold your curls.

For natural curls or coils: If you are blessed with natural curls or coils you would be silly not to look after them, right?! Keeping fresh, bouncy curls for days requires just a little care and attention. Grab our curl corps defining cream and add a few drops to your mane to define and set your curls in place for long-lasting luscious locks! What’s not to love?

Expert tip: Concentrate the cream on the ends of the hair so the roots don’t get oily.

For styled curls: Reach for a hairspray to hold your curls

Styled curls need something a little stronger to hold those ringlets into place. We recommend a few sprays of our headstrong intense hold hairspray to freeze your curls into position. Headstrong is also infused with provitamin b5 which conditions your hair, so you don’t have to sacrifice feeling good as well as looking good!

If you’re looking for a more gentle hairspray, our fluxus touchable hairspray is perfect for you! Especially if you’re wanting some extra security on your natural curls, this hairspray works to lock in your curls without the added hairspray crunch.

tip #3: revive and refresh: how to refresh curly hair

For natural and styled curls: Bring back that oomph. Using the power hour curl refreshing spray you can revive and rehydrate your curls, giving them added bounce and shine it needs to keep every strand looking fresh!

tip #4: stay frizz-free and full of bounce: how to keep curls in the shower

For natural and styled curls: Protect your strands from the shower for frizz-free, fresh curls. Our signature print shower cap is a must-have for showering when trying to protect your precious curls. Not only does the cap keep your hair dry but this cap also helps you shield your strands from the humidity and the frizz.

tip #5: Perk up your curly strands with dry shampoo

For natural and styled curls: Spray hair with our perk up dry shampoo for that freshly washed feeling.

We love our perk up dry shampoo to revive and refresh your strands on those lazy days so we can all enjoy that gorgeous looking hair 24/7. And at amika, we’ve elevated our dry shampoo game!

You can say goodbye to, white residue, flat hair and an irritated scalp, and treat your scalp with the TLC it deserves. Our dry shampoo is formulated with rice starch to provide you with added volume and shine.

Spritz over your mane to restore volume and perk up your curls.

PSA: Application may vary depending on your hairs texture, thickness and porosity. If your hair is a bit thicker opt for a few more sprays to achieve the best results.

how to sleep with curly hair

For natural curls: Wearing a cap to contain your curls will keep them safe and frizz free overnight. Our pink signature print shower cap is multi-purpose and can be a great help outside of your shower routine.

The cap is perfect to simply slip over your curls so you can enjoy your beauty sleep and so can your strands.

When sleeping with curly hair you can often loose that definition and shine from the day before, requiring the use of more product on the hair. Well, this cap creates a barrier between your hair and the pillow case, reducing any aggravation or breakage that may occur as you toss and turn in your sleep. This means your strands can stay put and you can wake up with beautiful curls.

For styled curls: For styled curls, curls can be loosely tied into a bun to maintain their shape through the night.

Simply twist your strands round into a bun and secure with a hair tie. Once secure in a loose hold, get your beauty sleep and you should wake up with beautiful curls as perfect as the day before.

We hope you enjoy your new long-lasting curls!

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