Urban Teen Magazine Jan/Feb. 2016 | Page 6

curls for a smooth finish with the Dove Quench
Absolute Conditioner," says Alvarez.
2. Avoid using regular towels. Cotton towels
cause friction and frizz on your hair. Alvarez
recommends using a microfiber towel to remove
the excess water before starting the styling
process. "Opt for a microfiber towel to remove
excess. This simple item helps the hair dry
faster and the curls to obtain more definition,"
she says.
3. Nourish from root to top. The social schedule
often can be hectic, packed with travel and
numerous activities. However, nourishment
should remain at the top of the holiday beauty
list.
Make time to nourish your hair in order to
minimize any potential damage. During this
season we tend to style our hair often, "With an
increase in use of heat styling with your preferred
styling tools," says Alvarez. "Avoid the damage
by protecting your curls with a styling product that
nourishes, such as the Dove Quench Absolute
Créme Serum. Apply the product from root to tip
to lock in the moisture."
(BPT) - With the temperature quickly cooling
down, you'll want to look your best and treat
your curls with the love and care they deserve.
Winter can be stressful on your hair, especially
curls, forcing you to make changes in your haircare routine.
Because no two curls are the same, Dove Hair
celebrity hairstylist Cynthia Alvarez shares four
important tips to keep in mind this winter season
and continue to #LoveYourCurls.
1. Hydration is key. Winter can be stressful on
curly hair as the air contains less natural
moisture than the warmer seasons. This tends
to cause more dryness than usual, which
combined with the customary static, creates a
lot of frizz. "Wash your hair with a nourishing
hair care system to help eliminate frizz, like
Dove Quench Absolute. After gently cleansing
with the nourishing shampoo, increase
manageability of

4. Sleep on the right pillowcase. Maintaining
your do and defined curls overnight can be
challenging if the proper precaution is not taken.
As you sleep, hair can become frizzy and dry, as
many forget nighttime care is almost as important
as any other steps of care process.
"To maintain your fabulous defined curls
overnight, I suggest opting for silk-fabric pillow
cases. Unlike other materials, silk helps
eliminate frizz and allows curls to retain
definition," Alvarez says. "Once you wake up in
the morning, gently shake your head to loosen
up the curls and refresh with your preferred
revitalizing spritz."
To see additional information on #LoveYourCurls,
visit www.dove.com/LoveYourCurls. ((