The 7 Most Common Curly Struggles & Their Natural Fixes | Our Way!

Here’s a list of the 7 Most Common Curly Struggles. I added my natural fixes using Glowrious Organic Products. Tried, tested, and curl-approved!

But first: one thing to set straight: what works for your curls today might not work tomorrow.  Our curls are like the moon: always in phases. 
But these fixes are the basics!

And that’s perfectly okay. The key is to embrace them fully and love them as they are. 

Common Curly Struggles: The "Why?"

Well, curly hair have their own philosophy.
Unlike straight hair, they don't get the natural oil through the turns and coils. 
Curious to know more? Check this: Clean Curly Hair Care | The Science

TL;DR: Most Common Curly Struggles & Their Natural Fixes

From "Lion King" frizz to "Sahara" dryness? Explore the 7 common struggles that have one natural answer: Holistic Care.
1. Hydrate properly (and please, keep the dish soap for the lasagna pans!).
2. Strengthen the strands with nature’s best oils.
3. Respect the scalp; it’s the foundation of every curl.
4. Love your shrinkage, it’s a biological flex and a sign of health!

Remember: what you put ON your body matters as much as what goes IN it. Glowrious Products are designed to fix them all. You can even try them on your challenges in real life... like, in real real life! (A small dash for your co-worker’s attitude works wonders! 😜)

1. Frizz: What makes you look like The Lion King!

∘ The Struggle: When your hair pulls moisture from the air, it is called frizz!
Your curls lose shape. Definition disappears. Humidity? A curly girl’s biggest test.
Frizz requires one thing: hydration has to stay in.

∘ The Global Fix: Lock in moisture with oils and creams.

∘ Glowrious Fix: Our Scalp Oil and Lock Curls Oil just do that!
They seal the cuticle. Extra humidity can’t sneak in and cause chaos.
Hydrated curls = calmer curls.

∘ Natural Tips:

• Ditch rough towels. Use a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt to avoid frizz.
• Deep condition regularly. A hydrating mask keeps curls soft and balanced.
• Satin, satin, satin. Satin scarf, satin scrunchies, satin pillowcase.
  Less friction, less frizz.
• Diffuse gently. Low heat, start at the roots, move downward.

2. Dryness: Sahara Landscape!

∘ The Struggle: Curly hair has a quirk: natural oils have a hard time traveling down each coil. Result? Dry and thirsty curls!

∘ The Global Fix: Hydration is everything. Start with a gentle moisturizing shampoo. Follow with a deep conditioner. Finish with a Leave-In.

∘ Glowrious Fix: Our Gentle Cleansing Shampoo and Hair Mask provide the drink, while our Leave-In ensures the moisture stays IN!

∘ Natural Tips:

• Skip daily washes. Overwashing strips your curls of their natural oils.
• Drink water! Hydration from the inside out keeps your curls happy.
  There is a twerk in that!
  Check here: Holistic Curly Hair Care | From Toxic to Glowrious
• And for God's sake, don't you ever wash your hair with dishwashing liquid. This is a common misconception in the CGM community!
  It’s designed to strip grease off a lasagna pan, not nourish your delicate curls.
  Deeper: Curly Girl Method (CGM) in a Nutshell: Curly Girl, What?

3. Breakage: The "Handle with Care" Warning!

∘ The Struggle: Curly hair is delicate. When it’s dry, it’s more likely to break.
Heat styling, tight hairstyles, and harsh chemicals weaken our hair!

∘ The Global Fix: Keep curls strong with nourishing oils and proteins.

∘ Glowrious Fix: Our Scalp Oil and Mask work together to reinforce the hair's structure. Stronger strands = less breakage!

∘ Natural Tips:

• Detangle gently. Use fingers or a wide-tooth comb on wet, conditioned hair. Don't you ever, ever brush your hair dry!
• Protective styles. Loose buns or braids reduce tension.
• Trim the dead weight. Getting rid of split ends stops the "unraveling" before it reaches the healthy hair.

4. Lack of Curl Definition | The "Identity Crisis."

∘ The Struggle: Curly hair sometimes loses its bounce and definition. It leaves curls looking undefined.

∘ The Fix: Bring your curls back to life with lightweight styling products.

∘ Glowrious Fix: Our Gel adds hold without weighing curls down. Our Texturizing Spray revives curls between washes.

∘ Natural Tips:

• Praying Hands Method: Smooth products over curls to distribute evenly without breaking the curl pattern.
• Scrunch gently: Encourage natural bounce.

Are you still reading? I am just checking up on you!

5. Scalp Issues | The Grumpy Foundation!

∘ The Struggle: A healthy scalp = healthy curls.
Dryness, flakiness, and product buildup leave your curls lifeless.

∘ The Fix: Nourish your scalp with a weekly treatment.

∘ Glowrious Fix: Our Scalp Oil is packed with jojoba, argan, and sweet almond oils for a reason! It hydrates and promotes healthy growth.

∘ Natural Tips:

• Massage gently: Boost blood flow while applying oil to encourage hair growth.
• Avoid harsh ingredients: Stay away from sulfates and strong detergents. They strip your scalp of natural oils.

6. Shrinkage | The Conspiracy Theory Debunked!

∘ The "Struggle" - That is really NOT a struggle. But rather a perception: Curls tighten as they dry, making our hair look shorter than it really is.

∘ The Ultimate Fix: Embrace it! Shrinkage is a sign of healthy, hydrated curls with great elasticity.

7. Product Build-Up | The Heavy Baggage!

∘ The Struggle: Curly hair + lots of products = build-up.
Our curls feel heavy and greasy. Even Lifeless!

∘ The Ultimate Fix: Just use our Shampoo. Going straight to the point here! It removes residue without stripping natural oils.

∘ Natural Tips:

• Apple cider vinegar rinse: Dilute with water and pour over clean, wet hair. Removes build-up and adds shine naturally.

These are the Common Curly Hair Struggles. Number 7 is what led me to create glowrious!

The Glowrious Cheat Sheet: Struggles & Fixes

The Struggle	The Vibe	The Glowrious Fix	The Golden Rule
1. Frizz	The Lion King	Scalp & Lock Curls Oil	Seal the moisture IN.
2. Dryness	Sahara Landscape	Gentle Shampoo & Mask	Hydrate inside and out.
3. Breakage	Handle with Care	Mask & Scalp Oil	Never, ever brush dry!
4. Definition	Identity Crisis	Gel & Texturizing Spray	Praying Hands method.
5. Scalp Issues	Grumpy Foundation	Scalp Oil	Healthy soil = healthy curls.
6. Shrinkage	Magic Trick	Lock Curls Oil	It’s a sign of health!
7. Build-Up	Heavy Baggage	Gentle Shampoo	Ditch the lasagna soap!

Curls Talk, Let's do More of That!

Remember, we are a whole. Switching to organic hair care is just the start. Bring this same intention to every area of life!

Learn how to identify your unique curl type to choose the perfect products for your texture: Curl Pattern Guide: Identify Your Type & Match Your Routine.

Do you have more questions? No problem, we have your back. 
Check our related blog posts: Curly Hair Essentials: Your Ultimate Guide FAQ

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