These are the curl care saviours your hair will thank you for

Curly hair care can prove to be a challenge given Singapore’s hot, humid climate. Here’s what the experts have to share on taking care of natural curls and waves on our sunny island…

“In dry and cold climates, curls and waves tend to be neat, sculpted and bouncy. However, in hot and humid climates like Singapore, curls and waves tend to be frizzy and unruly because the moisture content in the air (including perspiration) will cause hair strands to swell unevenly,” explains Readen Chia, associate director of Chez Vous hair salon.

Shiseido Professional Singapore’s education manager, Tien Goh, says finding a stylist who knows how to cut and style wavy or curly hair should be your number one priority. “The amount of layering and texturing (thinning of the hair) will make or break your hair style. When too much weight is removed with excessive layering, the hair will spring and poof up. Meanwhile, too much texturising will result in a frizzy and messy, shapeless hair style.” So, finding a stylist that understands your curls is the battle half won.

For daily wave care, look to leave-in hair care products, Chia recommends. “Because leave-in products have a higher concentration of styling ingredients, they will hold and sculpt the curls better, creating bouncy, shiny and defined curls.” His tip? Work the products into wet, never dry, hair.

Read on for Vogue Singapore’s curation of the top curly hair care products that will help you keep your tresses looking stunning.