Coily hair is known for its tightly wound curl pattern that gives incredible volume, shape, and texture. But the same bends and twists that make coils so beautiful also make them more prone to dryness and breakage. But don’t buy into the mindset that coily hair is “difficult.” It’s a crown that thrives when treated with hydration, gentle handling, and strengthening care. And with the right Cécred routine, anyone can achieve the coils of their dreams.
How Do You Take Care of Coily Hair?
Coily hair thrives on consistent hydration and regular cleansing. Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, and this is especially true for those with coily hair. The following routine helps strands stay healthy and ready to style:
Cleanse regularly: Use Clarifying Shampoo & Scalp Scrub to exfoliate and reset your scalp. For added hydration, follow with Hydrating Shampoo for the signature Cécred Double Cleanse.
Condition regularly: Weekly conditioning is essential for elasticity and moisture retention. Hydrating Conditioner is the ultimate wash day essential for instant, weightless hydration.
How to Maintain Coily Hair
Maintaining coils is all about reducing manipulation, unnecessary stress and locking in moisture. One way to achieve this is regular deep conditioning. Sometimes, the hair needs an extra hit of moisture and nutrients, and that’s where the Cécred Moisturizing Deep Conditioner comes in. It replenishes hydration and elasticity with an ultra-rich formula infused with African oil blend and shea butter.
To reinforce strength, treat fragile strands with the Cécred Reconstructing Treatment Mask, which fortifies the hair strand, making it 2x more resistant to breakage.*
Finally, sealing in all that amazing moisture is paramount. Finish with Moisture Sealing Lotion to lock hydration in place and smooth the cuticle for lasting softness. Low-manipulation styles like twists, braids, or buns are also ideal for reducing daily handling while supporting length retention.
*Tested in a 3rd party consumer laboratory using hair tresses.
How to Support Healthy Length Retention on Coily Hair
No matter the hair type or need state, healthy hair always starts at the scalp. But with coily textures, the focus is on retention. Protecting the hair ensures increased length retention over time. Here are a few tips to support healthy hair and length retention:
- Nourish the scalp: Pre-style or post-style, Oil Ritual deeply nourishes both scalp and strands.
- Refresh between washes: Scalp Refreshing Spray dissolves buildup and soothes irritation, keeping the scalp balanced.
- Support density: Restoring Hair & Edge Drops strengthen at the follicle level, encouraging thicker-looking hair and edges.
- Protect ends and scalp: Hair & Scalp Balm softens dry ends, seals moisture, and relieves style-related tension in protective styles.
- Improve length retention: Fermented Rice & Rose Protein Ritual makes hair 3x more resistant to breakage, improving length retention and shine.*
*Tested in a 3rd party consumer laboratory using hair tresses.
How Do You Keep Coily Hair Moisturized?
Because coily hair naturally loses moisture faster, layering hydration is critical. To troubleshoot for this, be sure to condition often. Alternating between Hydrating Conditioner and Moisturizing Deep Conditioner sets a solid foundation for balanced care. Then, prioritize sealing and protecting your strands. Pair Moisture Sealing Lotion with Nourishing Hair Oil to reinforce the hair’s lipid barrier, add shine, and defend against dryness. With consistent hydration and sealing, coils remain soft, defined, and resilient, even in challenging climates.
Ultimately, coily hair just requires care that respects its unique structure. By combining strengthening treatments with hydration and protective styling, coils can flourish.