You may feel that you’re fighting a lost cause when you try to fight against the wildness and frizz that can be associated with men’s curly hair, but if you care for your curls properly, they can give you a very striking look.

Styling curly hair involves defining the curls and reducing the frizz. Many men become frustrated since they are trying to tame the volume and the curls when their hair is dry, which actually makes the problem worse. You need to treat curly hair with the proper products when it is wet in order to have defining curls and to help block humidity. Once your hair is dry, the time has passed for playing with it.

Your hairstylist may work a dose of curl enhancer or de-frizzer through your hair when it is partly dry, to keep the frizz at bay and to better define your curls. Then, she may coil your curls around her finger while she uses a diffuser to dry your hair. Pomade helps define curls and can be used just on the top of the hair to separate the curls and to add shine. If you have coarse hair, this curly hairstyle will last one or two days. If you have fine hair, skip the pomade and use a lighter hairstyle product.

To help with day-to-day styling at home, dry your hair only partially with a towel when you get out of the shower. Use some firm hold gel and apply it all the way through your hair to give you extra hold. Use your fingers instead of a brush and push your hair back to achieve your desired look. You may also wish to use a wide-bristled brush. Let your hair dry the rest of the way while you get ready for work or play. Right before you head out, use a bit of hair wax for malleability and shine.

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