Curly hair tips - here's how to rock glossy waves

Although we all love the look of glossy waves, being a curly-haired girl ain't easy. The right products must be used so that your wavy locks show off their natural beauty and aren't a pain in the neck!

Hair experts – also known as trichologists – point out that curly hair tends to be drier and weaker than straight hair. And that's why it needs special treatment including washing it with special products that don't contain sulfates or parabens. But if you really want to improve the look of your hair and make your care routine a piece of cake, then you should think about investing in hair oils. Here we take a look at the options on the market...

The top five essential oils to choose from are: coconut, argan, jojoba, macadamia and moringa

Coconut oil for extra shine

Coconut oil is perhaps the most popular at the moment. It's long been the faithful ally of the curly-haired gal. Scientific research has backed up word-of-mouth and now women throughout the world – and many a celeb – are singing its praises. Spring Valley extra virgin Coconut Oil ($9.00) can be applied to damp hair to help with detangling it and then let your hair air dry. It works as a kind of leave-in conditioner.

The benefits of using argan oil have been known since ancient times. It has antioxidant properties, vitamin E and fatty acids - making it an absolute must-have for shiny, healthy-looking hair.

GoPure Naturals ($14.17) organic Argan oil can be used on wet hair before drying and styling as usual. Or use it in dry hair to help with frizz. Since it's a pure oil, it can also be used on the skin.

If you want protected and defined curls but your hair is oily at the roots and dry at the ends, you may want to think about jojoba oil. Although it contains fatty acids, vitamin E and Omega-3, it manages to control the production of sebum and prevents hair loss.

Cliganic Organic Jojoba Oil ($23.70) has antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties as well as being non-toxic – making it the perfect ally for people with senstive scalps.

Curly hair can easily get tangled and is more susceptible to changes in the weather – so it's especially important to use a barrier on your hair to protect it from outside conditions. Moringa oil is perfect for this purpose – smoothing and untangling knots from your hair.

There are various certified options on the market, including Organic Moringa Seed Oil ($19.99).

If you're looking for something to strengthen and help hair growth then go for castor oil. Try Shea Moisture 100% Pure Jamaican Black Castor Oil Head to Toe Restoration ($10.99).

Any of the aformentioned products will help you with the LOC method (Liquid, Oil, Cream). After washing your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner. Next rub in a few drops of the oil you've chosen. Finally put in a bit of finishing cream and shape your curls. They'll look amazing and will be perfectly hydated.