J.Lo Showed Off Her Natural Curly Hair, and It’s Fantastic


The always gorgeous Jennifer Lopez recently posted a selfie of her natural hair, proving once and for all that straight styles don’t have the monopoly on glamour. See for yourself:

If you’re naturally curly, summer is a prime time to give stick-straight styles a rest. On the other hand, it can be hard to keep your ringlets looking polished. Here, a few tips that will help you rock your natural hair through the rest of summer—and beyond:

Banish Frizz
Humidity can be a curly girl’s arch nemesis. The water in the air causes hair to swell, turning what were just perfectly tousled corkscrews into one massive pouf as soon as you step outside. These frizz-fighting tips will help keep curls defined.

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Style It Up
It’s time to change the common belief that sexy bedhead styles are off-limits for anyone who doesn’t have naturally wavy hair. It can totally be done, no matter how intense your coils are. And when those summer showers threaten to ruin your ‘do, try these rain-proof looks that are super-cute.

Prevent Missteps
When learning the ins and outs of natural hair, trial and error is just part of the package. Keep the slip-ups to a minimum by avoiding these fitness-related mistakes and nixing other bad hair habits (like teasing your curls or over-washing).

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