How to refresh your curls is a question that arises a lot in the curly community, so let's address it today. Whether you have waves, curls, or coils, your hair doesn't need washing daily. However, to make those curls pop, refreshing is the perfect solution to see you through to your next wash day.
Table of Contents:
- Why You Might Need to Refresh Curls
- What do I need to refresh my curls?
- When to refresh your curls
- Step by Step Guide To Refreshing Your Curls
- Things to avoid when refreshing curls
Why You Might Need to Refresh Curls
Have you ever heard of second, third, or fourth-day curls? It refers to your curls in between wash days. Your locks may become flat and lifeless due to sleeping, exercising, or wearing a helmet or hat. Therefore, refreshing your curls will bring them back to life.
What do I need to refresh my curls?
The Curlfit Reviving Mist is our miracle product for refreshing your hair and scalp. This curl-friendly alternative to dry shampoo is powered by micellar water technology to absorb sweat at the roots, neutralizes odors, and redistribute natural oils for lasting hydration, leaving your scalp clean and your curls moisturized, not dried out like traditional powder dry shampoos. It instantly cools, adds a boost of moisture, and revives your curl pattern with no need to rinse. The result? Fresh, defined curls, ready‑to‑go.
XXL Diffuser
Diffusing your curls is optional; remember your hair isn't soaking wet; therefore, it won't take long to dry. There are various ways to diffuse curly hair depending on the result you’re looking for.
Pixie diffusing is your best bet if you are trying to boost volume. This method involves scrunching your curls up into the diffuser to encourage a tighter curl pattern while drying. This technique is best for waves and curls.
Hover drying is ideal if you want to dry your roots first or keep your curls pattern as is. You simply ‘hover’ the diffuser around your hair without touching it. This technique is best for all curl types.
Stretch diffusing enables elongation, therefore is best for tighter curls and coils. By gently stretching the hair while diffusing, you reduce shrinkage and create a more extended curl pattern.
Crocodile Clip
Crocodile clips are helpful in keeping hair out of the way when working in sections. They are great for curly hair as they can secure large sections without snagging or getting lost in your curls. These clips are best for all curl types and textures.
Water Mist
Using a water spray helps to distribute a fine mist of water without soaking the hair and reactivates the product applied the previous day. You can then decide how much additional product is needed to help redefine your curls. Using a water mist is ideal if you plan to follow with a leave in conditioner and/or a styler to refresh your curls. This method is best for those that prefer to refresh with their wash day staples.
When to refresh your curls
There are many scenarios where you find that your curls are out of shape and need refreshing such as;
Refreshing Curls in the Morning
In the morning if you have slept with your curls in a pineapple, take down your hair, give it a gentle shake and let your curls settle for 5-10 minutes. If your hair is too short to pineapple and is protected with a bonnet or scarf, remove it, give your curls a shake.
For a quick morning refresh, because let’s be honest, most of us don’t have hours to spare, you can reach for a refreshing mist. If you’re main goal is to hydrate, reduce frizz, add shine and redefine your curls a mist like Shake & Shine is perfect.
Alternatively, if you want to reduce the appearance of oil, refresh both hair and scalp, and eliminate odors, then Curlfit Reviving Mist is your go to.
Protecting Curls After Exercise
Whether you tie your hair half up, half down, in a pineapple, or keep it out of your face with a sweatband, your curls will need refreshing after a workout.
Revive Curls Between Washes
It may not be a wash day but your locks are looking out of shape, refreshing will bring those curls back to life again.
Prepping Curls Before Bed
Using a satin bonnet or pillowcase at night is one of the best ways to protect your curls and wake up with them looking their best by morning. Satin’s smooth surface reduces friction while you sleep, helping to minimize frizz, tangles, and breakage that can happen with more absorbent fabrics like cotton.
If you have mid-length to long hair, you can also gently place your curls in a loose pineapple using a satin scrunchie before putting on your bonnet or resting on your pillowcase. This lifts your curls away from your pillow and helps prevent them from getting crushed overnight.
Whatever the scenario, follow the simple step-by-step guide to refresh.
Step by Step Guide To Refreshing Your Curls
Refreshing your curls with Curlfit Revivng Mist just follow the simple steps below.
Step 1: Shake well to activate the formula.
Step 2: Spray roots in sections.
Step 3: Massage gently.
Step 4: Mist lengths to refresh and redefine. Do not rinse.
The mist is quick drying, so you can simply air dry after application, however, if you’d prefer boost your curl pattern then diffusing for a few minutes is great option.
If your curls are poppin' and only a few are out of shape, carefully select, spritz with water and Moisture Memory Reactivator, and encourage the curl using the styling technique of choice. If you have stubborn curls, try finger curling to encourage them back into shape.
Refreshing your curls should be a quick process, but it can become lengthy if you don't know what to avoid.
Things to avoid when refreshing curls
Although refreshing should be quick, it can become time-consuming if you don't avoid the following.
Refrain from soaking your curls with water, which will make your drying process longer. Remember you are refreshing; this isn't a wash day.
Avoid overloading your hair with products.
Don't touch your hair while it's damp, as this will create frizz.
Top tip- If your hair becomes too wet, use our microfiber towel to remove the excess, as this will speed up the drying process
Refreshing with Curlsmith
Everyone deserves great hair and using Curlfit Revivng Mist makes it easy. This lightweight mist refreshes, hydrates, visibly reducing the appearance of oil, and neutralizing odors, it’s the perfect solution to see you through to your next wash day with your curls on fleek! If you want to pair your refreshing mist with other products, take our curl quiz to receive personalised recommendations. If you would like to learn more on other curls types then check out our articles on how to refresh wavy hair or how to refresh coily hair.
