Care guide
Looking after each pattern between visits
In plain words, with nothing to buy. Start with your most trouble-making pattern.
Waves
Light on products, easy on the brush.
Wash with a light shampoo; condition from mid-length down.
Scrunch while wet and let it dry untouched.
Use a spray bottle of water to refresh.
Cut so the bends fall where you want them.
Curls
More water, more patience.
Detangle with conditioner in, in sections.
Rake in your styler and scrunch upward.
Diffuse on low, then wait until fully dry to touch.
Sleep on satin or in a loose pineapple.
Coils
Moisture, time and wide teeth.
Work in small sections, from the ends up.
Use a leave-in, then a sealing step.
Stretch with twists or braids if you want length.
Cover your hair at night with satin.
Not sure which pattern you have? Most heads have more than one. A first visit or the Know your pattern class will sort it out.
Wash day
Wash day, in order
- 01
Step 1: Section
Part your hair into four to six sections and clip them.
- 02
Step 2: Detangle
With conditioner in your hair, from the ends up, one section at a time.
- 03
Step 3: Wash
Shampoo the scalp, and let the suds run down the lengths.
- 04
Step 4: Condition
Leave conditioner in for the time on the bottle, then rinse.
- 05
Step 5: Style
Add your styler while your hair is wet, section by section.
- 06
Step 6: Dry
Diffuse on low or let it air dry, and keep your hands out until it is fully dry.
Tools
What we reach for
A few good tools do most of the work. You don't need many.
The short list
A wide-tooth comb for detangling with conditioner in
A diffuser for your dryer, used on a low setting
Clips to hold your sections apart
A satin scarf or pillowcase for night
Questions
Care questions
How often should I wash?
It depends on your scalp, your pattern and how active you are. Many people wash every week or two. Your stylist will suggest a schedule.
Can I brush my curls?
On wash day, with conditioner in, in sections. Brushing dry curls tends to break up the shape.
What should I do at night?
Cover your hair with satin, or sleep on a satin pillowcase.
Book your next visit
Bring questions about your routine.