Find the Right Products

It's really important that you find the right products when you're trying to tame curly hair. Anything with too much alcohol in it will dehydrate hair in the same way that it'll dehydrate you, if you drink too much - which is why you get a hangover. Instead, you need to look for nourishing, hydrating and moisturizing products - items that will put moisture back into your locks which will help to prevent frizz and breakages.

It's also a good idea to look for products that have protein-enriched formulas, as these will quite literally "feed" the hair follicles, plumping them up, strengthening them and helping to reduce breakages - smoothing out each and every strand, giving your curls extra definition. If you're unsure of the right products to try, speak to your stylist or nip into your local salon - they'll be able to give you an idea of the right products for your hair type.

Limit the Heat

As a rule of thumb, anything that would burn your skin will also burn your hair - and if you "cook" your hair, it'll break, it'll get frizzy and it'll split. Limit the amount of heat sources that you use on your hair - step away from the flat irons, step away from the curling wand and step away from the hairdryer, unless you use a diffuser to quite literally diffuse the heat, so that it doesn't damage hair. 

Get a Good Haircut

If your hair is curly and all stuck at one length, it means that you won't have much definition - it could also increase frizz, too, and the ends of your hair will look rather "wide" - ideally, you'd go for a layered cut instead, as it'll make your hair a little bit bouncier and will improve definition. Plus, the layers mean that your haircut will have extra body and volume. If your hair is fairly easy to work with, you could also get a side fringe cut in for a little bit of extra definition around the face.

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Pull into a Bun or Braid

Buns and braids will be your best friend if you're trying to give your curls extra definition - or if you're trying to make your hair a little bit bouncier. Pull hair into a high bun before bed for extra volume, or into a low bun to minimize volume and to create soft waves rather than tight corkscrew curls. Another way to add extra curls if your hair has dropped a little bit through the day is to pull it into a low French braid before you go to bed. You can do this whether your hair is wet, or dry - if its wet, just add a little mousse or oil before styling.