Textured hair specialist and founder of the hair brand Bouclème, Michele Scott-Lynch revealed her best tips for taking care of her hair with awareness.

THE OFFICIAL: Why is curly hair different from straight hair?
Michele Scott-Lynch: <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/beauty/10-care-tips-to-end-your-struggle-with-curly-hair" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Curly hair</a> tends to be drier and more fragile than other hair types. This is partly related to the way hair strands twist and bend, which prevents sebum, the scalp's natural moisturizer, from moving through the length of the hair. This one needs more humidity to prevent frizz and give it more definition. Curly hair shrinks significantly when going from wet to dry. That's why it's really important to cut curly hair dry, because that's when it naturally sets.

LO: What is the most common mistake to avoid, in order to best care for curly hair?
MSL: The most common mistake I hear is towel-drying your hair after shampoo and <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/beauty/the-best-natural-beauty-routine-to-save-your-damaged-hair" target="_blank" rel="noopener">conditioner</a>, and then applying styling products. This can strip away needed moisture and lead to frizzy hair without definition. Water is essential in the routine, it hydrates the hair and helps to form beautiful, well-defined curls. We recommend always applying styling products to wet hair. This helps lock in moisture in curls, banish frizz and provide longer lasting definition.

LO: What is the best routine to take care of curly hair? MSL: It really depends on your type of curls and their texture. Fine, wavy hair needs lightweight products to avoid weighing it down, and paired with styling products that provide long-lasting hold. Styling products like our <a href="https://fr.boucleme.co.uk/products/super-volumising-foam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Volumizing Foam</a> and <a href="https://fr.boucleme.co.uk/products/super-hold-styler" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Super Hold Styler</a> will help increase volume, definition and hold. Curly hair tends to need a bit more humidity to avoid frizz. A co-wash leaving the conditioner to act as a Leave-In, without rinsing can change the situation. Curls tend to form easily, so medium-hold styling products like our Curl Defining Gel work great for smoothing and setting definition. Kinky and curly hair can have a fine to thick texture. This must therefore be taken into account when choosing your products. This type of hair tends to experience the most shrinkage. Styling techniques that stretch the hair like twists or bantu knots can help prevent length loss. We recommend using water-based products like those in the Bouclème range, and avoiding butters and heavy oils. These tend to accumulate and prevent the necessary moisture from penetrating into the hair. Co-washing, letting the conditioner work, combined with styling products like our best-selling <a href="https://fr.boucleme.co.uk/products/curl-cream?_pos=1&amp;_sid=d06c74c9f&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Curl Cream</a> and <a href="https://fr.boucleme.co.uk/products/curl-defining-gel?_pos=1&amp;_sid=830be2f6a&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Curl Defining Gel</a> , helps keep these types of curls bouncy and fed.

LO: Why is it important not to give up hair care during the summer?
MSL: In reality, you should never give up on your hair routine. In summer, it is all the more important to protect the curls from overdrying and <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/beauty/perfecting-your-skincare-routine-on-holiday-travel-beauty" target="_blank" rel="noopener">dehydration</a> due to the strong rays of the sun. Lack of care can lead to damage and breakage.

LO: What&#39;s your best tip for keeping your hair healthy in the summer? MSL: Use your deep conditioning conditioner weekly. This will help increase and maintain moisture in your curls. If you&#39;re heading out for a day in the sun or at the beach, use protective hairstyles like braids or a bun to reduce the amount of hair exposed to drying sun rays. A nice scarf or a hat are perfect accessories. Applying a leave-in conditioner like our Intensive <a href="https://fr.boucleme.co.uk/products/intensive-moisture-treatment?_pos=1&amp;_sid=c4252f912&amp;_ss=r" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Moisture</a> Treatment to damp hair before swimming will prevent the hair from absorbing too much chlorine or salt water that will dry out curly hair . Also try adding a few pumps of a heat protectant like our <a href="https://fr.boucleme.co.uk/products/revive-5-hair-oil?_pos=1&amp;_psq=Revive+5+hair+oil&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Revive 5 hair oil</a> which will also protect against harsh UV rays.

LO: If you had to choose just one must-have hair product, what would it be?
MSL: I would choose our Intensive Moisture Treatment. It is a versatile product that can be used in 3 different ways, as a pre-shampoo treatment, as a leave-in conditioner or as a deep nourishing treatment. It adds strength and moisture to damaged dry strands. I love using it on <a href="https://www.lofficielibiza.com/travel/where-to-vacation-based-on-your-zodiac-sign-astrology" target="_blank" rel="noopener">vacation</a> to keep my hair nourished and protected. It fits right into my routine, season after season, as my curls adjust to new temperatures.

The secrets to keeping your curly hair on top this summer

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