Having curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. When curls look good, they look really good. Even celebrities love getting romantic curls for their red-carpet events, embellished with sophisticated hair accessories! But a slight change of weather can quickly turn those dreamy waves into a frizzy nightmare.

Curly hair can demand more care and attention than straight hair. No Slippy Hair Clippy, purveyor of the first and finest non-slip hair accessories in the market today, shares style secrets and hair care to keep those curly locks looking their best:

First and foremost, it is important to understand your hair. Compared to straight hair, naturally curly hair is more fragile and dry. So you should use alcohol-free hair products, since alcohol will only dry out your hair even more.

When washing hair, some curly haired women shampoo every other day and others even only once a week. This is because if you shampoo too often, it may dry out your hair and leave it frizzy. Put your hair up and then wear a snug headband so your hair does not fall over your face and shoulders and get wet when you shower. Or, you can just wash your hair with warm water, apply conditioner and then rinse well. But if you don’t like the greasy feeling of unwashed hair and must shampoo everyday, use a moisturizing shampoo to hydrate your scalp.

After washing, apply mouse on damp hair and spread from roots to end to help control frizz. If the frizz gets stubborn, you can use an anti-frizz serum. It will not only help tame the frizz, but it will also add shine to your hair. Then allow your hair to air-dry to help minimize breakage.

Avoid using a brush to style your curly hair! It is better to use a wide-toothed comb or simply your fingers to detangle your curls.

So you know how to take care of it, now how do you style it? The good thing about curly hair is that if you can keep it healthy and shiny, it is pretty much perfect the way it is. But as they say, variety is the spice of life. So updating your style will keep things new and interesting! No Slippy Hair Clippy recommends these fabulous hairstyles:

Messy Top Knot

Curly hair can get totally unruly on humid days. For a quick fix, go for a high bun. For an effortlessly chic look, give it a deliberately disheveled effect by pulling down some curls around your face. Apply a touch of shine serum to the loose ringlets.

Perfect Waves

Even if you have super-curly hair, you can still go for a bouncy blowout. Using a large round brush, work with small sections of hair and keep the blow-dryer aimed downwards. Once dry, use a wide-barrel curling iron on your hair to create loose waves. Finish off with a trendy hair clip for a fun yet feminine look!

Half-Up, Half-Down

This is an easy-breezy style that still looks very put-together. All you do is gather the front two inches of your hair and secure that section with your favorite hair clip.

Sophisticated Chignon

A sleek updo may have been the last thing you thought you would ever do to your wild curls. But it’s possible! Blow-dry your curls straight, or use a flat iron for extra-thick hair. Backcomb at the crown for volume. Using a mixed-bristle brush, smooth your hair into a tight bun and then mist with hair spray to give it extra hold.