Haircare experts share techniques for curly hair styling and coloring

Styling and coloring curly hair requires specialized techniques to maintain texture and health. Hairdresser Viktoria Petrova emphasizes that because curly hair is naturally more porous due to its helical structure, it absorbs chemicals more quickly and irregularly than straight hair.

Petrova notes that color placement must follow the natural movement and fall of the curls to avoid an artificial appearance. She also highlights the importance of depth, suggesting that darker zones are necessary to provide visual structure and dimension to voluminous hair.

Regarding haircuts, experts suggest the ‘butterfly cut’ as an effective way to add movement, freshness, and volume without sacrificing length. Stylist Álex Sestelo notes this cut is ideal for those wanting to add lightness around the face, though professionals warn that layers must be adjusted to account for curl shrinkage to prevent them from appearing too short.