Winter is coming... for your curls

Winter. A time for cosy jumpers, hot chocolate, and watching TV under a blanket. But if you’ve got curls, it also means one thing: your hair is about to act a little crazy.

Cold air outside, dry heating inside, wild wind, rain, static, and hats that squash everything? Yep, winter is basically a frizz-and-breakage festival if you’re not careful. But don’t panic – with a few simple tweaks, you can keep your curls soft, happy, and hydrated all season long.

Hydration station: deep condition like it’s your job

If your curls are feeling brittle, fluffy, or a bit… straw-adjacent, it’s time to up your moisture game. Winter sucks the life (and hydration) out of curly hair, so deep conditioning is non-negotiable. We’re talking once a week minimum, maybe more if your hair is high porosity or crying out for help.

Our go-to? Clever Curl Treatment – a rich, hydrating mask that nourishes dry curls and brings them back to life. Apply it on damp hair after washing, squish it in (yes, squish), leave it for 15+ minutes (bonus points for popping on a shower cap), then rinse. Boom: soft, bouncy, smugly moisturised curls.

Cover up without crushing your curl dreams

Beanies are a winter essential, but traditional ones are basically crime scenes for curls. The friction from standard fabrics causes frizz, dryness, and the dreaded hat hair. Enter the hero: the Curlytops Satin Lined Beanie. It’s cute on the outside and curl-safe on the inside, lined with smooth satin to reduce friction and lock in moisture. So you can stay warm without sacrificing your volume or curl pattern.

Avoid the frizz trap

Winter air is dry, but that doesn’t mean frizz takes a holiday – it just switches up its tactics. Keep your curls styled with gels or creams that help hold moisture in and keep frizz out. And hands off! The more you touch your hair throughout the day (especially with dry, staticky hands), the more it rebels.

Sleep like a satin-wrapped goddess

Want to keep the moisture you spent all day adding to your hair? Sleep on a satin pillowcase or wear a bonnet to bed. It’s like a nightly insurance policy for your curls – reducing friction, preventing breakage, and making your morning refresh a million times easier.

Don’t go out with wet hair (unless you’re into popsicle chic)

Wet curls + cold air = disaster. If you wash your hair in the morning, make sure it’s dry (or at least mostly dry) before heading outside. Diffusing is your winter friend.

TL;DR: winter curl care essentials

• Deep condition weekly with Clever Curl Treatment

• Keep your curls warm and frizz-free with a satin-lined beanie

• Don’t leave the house with soaking wet hair

• Seal in moisture with gels or creams

• Sleep on satin like the royal you are

Winter might be cold, but your curls don’t have to suffer for it. With the right products and a little extra care, you can keep your crown thriving through every chilly breeze and hat hair incident. Stay warm. Stay curly. And remember: spring will come.

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