I love partnering with brands that understand my curly girl needs. Today, I am working with
Dove on this sponsored post, all opinions are my own. Although my first gray hair appeared
when I was 19 years-old, I started coloring my hair regularly to cover grays around the age of 35.
Before that coloring was just for fun and part of a seasonal routine. In between colors, I had a
standing hair appointment to have my curly hair blown out. But when I started coloring my hair
more often, I had to be careful with over processing. Coloring your hair can lead to dry, dull, and
damaged hair. Adding heat, in addition to the color, can cause even further damage. When I
started to wear my hair curly, I had to find the right hair products and the right hair care routine.
I wanted to keep my hair nourished and my color vibrant. In my journey, I discovered what
would soon be one of my go-to products, the Dove Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner line.
Dove Hair gives me healthy, touchably soft, smooth curls that smells so good. I love using Dove
Hair to keep my curls frizz free and easy to manage.

There was a time, however, that I never wore my curls. I opted for straight, sleek hair or soft waves. But as I got older, I learned to love what made me different and that included my curly hair that often has a mind of its own. When you love your hair, your curves, and everything that makes you who you are, you love yourself and know that you are enough. Today, I wear my curls often and with confidence. I embrace them as much as I can.

While transitioning into wearing curly hair more often, I tried many products to keep my hair
color bright and curls soft and shiny. Dove Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner was a hit right
away. My hair felt nourished and after many uses, I noticed that my color was staying bright
longer.

If you’re searching for tips to keep colored curls shiny and bouncy, read below. Please share your tips as well, in the comments below.

Four Tips to Keep Curly Hair Shiny 

1. Conditioner is key. Start with the right shampoo and conditioner. If you color your hair, I recommend Dove Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner. After washing with the Dove Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner, I spray my damp hair with a combo of the conditioner and the bottled water. The conditioner contains coconut and almond oils, which helps to maintain shine while giving me weightless nourishment for my hair. The coconut and almond oils are great for taming frizz and providing the shine I want that helps keep my color vibrant.
2. Gently detangle. Before letting your hair dry, gently detangle the hair so that the curls can freely form. You don’t want to dry comb curly hair as this can cause the hair to break and you’ll lose the curls and create frizz.    
3. Don’t over process your hair. Over processing will damage your hair and steal the shine. If you color your hair, minimize heat. Other chemical treatments such as relaxers, can also damage your hair.
4. Wear protective styles at night. Keep your curls shiny and bright longer by keeping your curls protected at night. Wrap hair in a silk scarf, bonnet, or use a silk pillow. The silk texture will help your hair from getting tangled or lose its shape. Also, you can gently twist hair at night or put curls in a loose, high ponytail. Then wrap with a scarf.

Thanks to Dove Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner for sponsoring today’s message. All opinions are my own.