Kérastase for Curly Hair

Use a leave-in that controls frizz all day and protects against humidity. Crème de Jour Fondamentale does both. Apply it while your hair is still quite wet, section by section, smoothing it down each section between flat palms. Then leave your curls alone until they are fully dry. Touching curls while they dry is a common cause of frizz, especially on a humid Gold Coast day. Between washes, Refresh Absolu helps tame frizz and protect against humidity again.

Kérastase recommends the lighter conditioner for waves and soft curls, and the mask in its place for very curly and coily hair.

Bain Hydratation Douceur is sulfate-free and removes product buildup while keeping your hair's natural oils in place, and it is gentle enough for daily use. Apply it from the top down and massage in a downward motion. Focus the lather on the scalp and let it run through the lengths as you rinse, rather than piling your hair on top of your head, so your curls stay grouped. Detangle while your conditioner or mask is in, from the ends up, then scrunch gently as you rinse.

Shake Refresh Absolu and mist it through dry hair. It rehydrates curls and brings back definition without buildup. Scrunch upwards with your palms rather than raking with your fingers, which breaks up curl clumps. If one section has dropped, give it an extra spray and twist it around a finger. Crème de Jour Fondamentale can also redefine curls on slightly damp hair.

Yes, if you use heat. Crème de Jour Fondamentale doubles as a heat protectant up to 450°F (about 230°C), so one product covers definition, frizz and heat when you diffuse or style. If you blow-dry after Refresh Absolu, keep the dryer on low heat. To see the full range, visit Curl Manifesto.