Straight to wavy hair: your guide to a simple, effective and tailored routine
Do you have wavy hair and aren't always sure how to care for it? You're not alone. Wavy hair offers a beautiful balance between movement and lightness, but it can also be unpredictable: frizz, lack of hold, or uneven definition depending on the day… All it takes is a product that's too rich or improper drying for everything to fall flat.
The good news is that with a targeted, gentle, and well-thought-out routine, your hair can reveal its full potential. In this article, we guide you step by step to understand the specific needs of wavy hair, the essential techniques to adopt, and above all, the products that will make all the difference.
Understanding your hair from straight to wavy
Wavy hair is often classified between straight and curly hair. Its defining characteristic? It forms "S"-shaped waves that vary in definition depending on the hair type. In the hair classification system, this is referred to as type 2, which is divided into three subcategories:
2A: Very light waves, rather fine and not very voluminous hair.
2B: More visible waves, often accompanied by frizz.
2C: Defined waves, close to curls, with more thickness and volume.
Each subtype has its specificities, but all share common needs: lightness, hydration, definition.
A simple and natural routine with Madame La Présidente
Step 1: “Straight to Wavy Shampoo”
This shampoo, enriched with the Capillum Fortis complex, a powerful blend of ginkgo biloba, kigelia, and cinnamon, helps strengthen hair fibers, stimulate the scalp, and reduce hair loss. It offers gentle cleansing that respects sensitive scalps without drying out the hair.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is an ancient and unique tree, native to China. Ginkgo biloba leaf extracts have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.
Its benefits? It promotes better blood circulation in the scalp, thus promoting hair growth. It improves the health of hair follicles and prevents hair loss.
Kigelia
Kigelia is a tree native to sub-Saharan Africa. Kigelia fruit extracts are sometimes used in medicine and cosmetics.
Its benefits? It improves the health and texture of hair making it softer and shinier. It stimulates hair follicles, tones the scalp, soothes sensitive scalps and promotes hair growth.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice derived from the inner bark of the Cinnamomum tree. More than its taste, appreciated in culinary uses, it has very positive effects on health.
Its benefits? In hair care, it is known to stimulate blood circulation of the scalp, promote hair growth, strengthen the hair fiber and prevent hair loss.
Step 2: Moisturizing Conditioner – Hair Conditioner
After shampooing, your waves need a light treatment. Madame La Présidente's Hair Conditioner is perfect as a conditioner, especially for wavy hair that tends to get weighed down or oily quickly.
This detangling treatment moisturizes without weighing hair down and gently nourishes it. It makes detangling easier, which reduces breakage, while respecting the natural shape of your waves.
It leaves hair more manageable and shiny, without weighing it down. Plus, it preserves natural volume so your waves stay light all day.
A quick reminder: wavy hair can sometimes get oily at the roots. That's why we recommend using this product only as a conditioner, and not as a co-wash. It's perfect for a light yet effective routine.
Step 3: The Nutri-Active Resolution Mask No. 6
Once or twice a week, take the time to pamper your hair with the Nutri-Active Resolution Mask No. 6. This treatment, based on plant extracts such as cinnamon, ginkgo biloba and kigelia, provides everything your hair needs.
It deeply nourishes and hydrates, helps strengthen the hair fiber, and keeps your waves soft and bouncy.
In just a few minutes, your hair is softer, stronger, and much easier to style.
Tip: Leave on for 2 to 5 minutes under a warm towel for an even more restorative effect.
This type of hair needs special attention to maintain its natural shape without being weighed down. The goal: to preserve movement while strengthening the hair fiber.
Hair Conditioner & Co-wash
Anti-Hair Loss and Strengthening Shampoo for Curly to Kinky Hair - Resolution No. 5
Hair Mask Resolution N°6
Step 4: Leave-in treatment – HairMilk
Madame La Présidente's Hairmilk is that clever little trick you love to have on hand when you have wavy hair. This leave-in milk helps seal in moisture after washing and keeps waves well-defined and frizz-free.
It's super lightweight, so it doesn't make hair greasy or weigh it down, perfect for waves that need hold without losing their natural movement. It provides just the right amount of hydration, smooths down flyaways, and helps maintain a beautiful texture all day long.
In addition, it protects against the effects of humidity (yes, the kind that makes hair puff up unexpectedly!). The result: softer, more supple, shiny hair, and waves that hold without frizz.
Bonus: Alcohol-free hair mist
Alcohol-free, it respects the hair fiber while gently scenting the hair. But it doesn't stop there: this mist also has real moisturizing and protective benefits. It helps retain moisture in the hair fiber and protects the lengths from external aggressors, such as pollution or the sun.
It's also ideal for protective hairstyles, without feeling sticky or weighed down. Use it in the morning or for touch-ups during the day for fresh, soft, and protected hair.
Leave-In Without Rinse Resolution n°7
Anti-Hair Loss Serum Resolution N°3
Mistakes to avoid
A few steps to remember if you want to preserve your waves:
Brushing your hair when dry: use a wide-tooth comb when your hair is wet.
Applying overly rich products (butters, dense oils) without proper dosage.
Use classic cotton towels: opt for a microfiber towel
Neglecting hydration between washes.
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