The Curl Comeback

How to Restore Your Natural Curls After Years of Straightening! 

We’ve all been there, straightening our hair for years, only now to wish we embraced our natural curls. Don’t worry curly girls, those beautiful bouncy curls are not gone forever! Here at Umberto Giannini, we are all about embracing your natural look. With patience, care and the right routine, you can revive your curls and bring them back to life. Together, we will explore how straightening damages your curls, how to recover your curls and which products to use. 

Why Has Straightening Damaged My Curls? 

• Heat Damage – Using straighteners weakens the hair’s natural structure. Curly hair is usually very thick and can easily become brittle from excessive heat. Over time, this can lead to permanent hair damage, meaning the curls appear limp or even straight. 

• Moisture Loss – Straightening dries your hair out, stripping it of essential moisture. This leaves the hair dry and brittle and unable to spring back to its natural curl shape. 

However, with time and care, your curls can often recover—although it may require some extra love (and a little patience)! 

Our Top Tips for Restoring Damaged Hair:

1) Cut All the Heat (and Damage!) 

The first step to reviving your locks is to eliminate heat styling. Cut off all contact from straighteners, curlers and even hairdryers! Instead, treat your hair gently and switch to a high-moisture leave-in conditioner to provide the hydration your curls need. 

2) Get a Trim! 

Cut off those damaged ends, they will weigh the curls down! Having a trim is the perfect fresh start to get rid of the dry ends that are preventing the curls from growing and begin the curly journey. 

3) Hydration is Key!  

Using sulphate-free shampoos and conditioners helps retain moisture while gently cleansing your hair. Our Banana Butter Nourishing Shampoo is 100% sulfate-free, designed to nourish your hair and restore its shine without stripping away essential oils. For added hydration, a leave-in conditioner is a must. Our Banana Butter Nourishing Leave-In Conditioner, made with banana and shea butter, delivers maximum moisture to keep your locks soft and healthy. 

4- Protect and Nourish Daily 

Curl creams and gels are ideal for defining curls while locking in moisture. Establishing a routine is key to bringing your curls back! Using products like mousse, creams and gels, combined with scrunching, will help encourage your natural curl pattern. For added protection, sleep on a silk pillowcase or wrap your hair in a silk scarf to reduce friction and prevent damage. 

Finally, be patient—reviving your curls takes time and some strands may become curlier faster than others. By sticking to these steps, you’ll gradually see progress and will soon be back to being a curly girl!