The Lazy-Proof Curly Hair Guide

We’ve all used aloe vera gel to soothe sunburn, but did you know it can also nourish your hair? In addition to giving you that fresh, just-out-of-the-shower look, you also get a shot of vitamins and minerals that cleanse, hydrate and condition your hair without leaving a greasy residue.

We think your hair deserves the very best, so we've thrown in the Rolls Royce of oils into our formulas. That’s right, argan oil. Rich in vitamins C and E, omega fatty acids, antioxidants and minerals, argan oil nourishes your scalp and locks in moisture.

One clay is never enough! Don’t get me wrong, we think kaolin clay is the bomb. But if you want to give your hair an extra boost, you also need a dash of bentonite. Why? Because it picks up where shampoos and conditioners leave off. Bentonite clay contains six toxin-fighting minerals that remove excess oil, exfoliate your scalp and leave you with nourished and touchable hair.

It may look prickly on the outside, but this wild weed is full of goodness on the inside. A member of the sunflower family, burdock root is loaded with vitamins, minerals and amino acids that work together to nourish your scalp and keep your hair looking healthy.

Ultra moisturiser is not a word we like to just throw around, but that’s exactly what you can call castor seed oil. Used for thousands of years as a beauty staple, castor seed oil is how you make your scalp sing. Part moisturiser, part scalp soother, it’s the tonic your scalp relies on when you step up your hair game from average to mighty fine.

Straight from the foothills of the Himalayas, this mineral-rich salt is the foundation of Wuli's Sea Salt Spray. Himalayan salt can dissolve product build-up and help you achieve that fresh-from-the-beach look.

We call this the hydration sensation! Found in the seeds of the Simmondsia Chinensis plant, jojoba is a liquid wax that deeply moisturises your hair and scalp and gives you that effortless, salon-fresh look.

Who said clays are just for your face? If you’ve got fine or brittle hair, kaolin clay is just what you need to soothe an irritated scalp and reduce breakage. Packed with minerals such as silica, zinc, potassium, calcium and magnesium, it helps fine hair look fuller and feel softer.

When you have wavy, curly or coily hair, protecting it from wind, sun and humidity can be a daily struggle. You’re dealing with flyaways, fuzz and flaky scalp. But you can kiss those hair woes goodbye with the help of marula oil. Loaded with vitamins C and E, it feeds your hair when the environment starves it.

We don’t like to play favourites, but if burdock root and safflower oil were supporting acts, then nettle extract would be the main event. Is there anything this nifty plant can’t do? Long loved as a herbal tonic, nettle extract also helps soothe scalp itch and tame split ends.

We like to think of olive leaf extract as the frizz detonator! When partnered with kaolin clay and bentonite, it neutralises PH levels and gives your hair a smooth, frizz-free gloss. It’s the dream, right? Loaded with vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it nourishes fine hair without leaving an oily residue – either on your pillow or your partner’s cheek!

Water retention CAN be a good thing! Just ask your hair and scalp. With Pro-Vitamin B5 (also known as Panthenol) an instant hit of nourishment treats every hair strand with the kind of coating it craves to keep dryness and frizz at bay while retaining water for instant volume and head-turning shine.

If you want to kick dryness to the curb and roll out the welcome mat for lush, glossy hair, you can’t go wrong with safflower oil. Rich in antioxidants, fatty acids and vitamin E, it gives your scalp the boost it needs to sport an epic mane.

Shea butter is one of nature’s gifts. Part moisturiser, part conditioner and all-around protector, shea butter sinks into every strand to keep your locks soft, healthy and lustrous. And the best part? It’s hypoallergenic, so if you’ve got sensitive skin, you’ll get all the perks without the irritation.

Don’t you love the way your hair feels when you first step out of the shower? Soft, moist, easy to brush. But if you’ve got curly or chemically treated hair, it doesn’t stay that way for long. Luckily, there’s an ingredient that can keep your hair soft and manageable all day long – wheat protein.