Care and Styling for Your Curly Wavy and Afro Hair

Want to Style & Care for Afro, Curly and Wavy Hair?

Delilah has truly amazing insight on how to care and style your curls and waves, all delivered by the best curly hair specialists in Melbourne, nestled in our charming little Brunswick East studio.

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At Delilah, we’ve built a reputation for being some of the best hair stylists for natural textured hair in Melbourne. Part of the reason for this (other than our exceptional curly haircuts and expert curly hair colours) is our ability to keep things simple, while bringing out the very best in your natural movement.

We have a passion for helping you keep your curls, waves and Afros in tip-top shape and condition. Please read our curl checklist before making an appointment.

How to Care for Curly Hair

After a world-class Delilah dry-haircut and a Delilah specialist colour, next…

It all begins with care!

You’ve probably heard it a million times before, but great hair really does start in the shower. What you use to wash and condition your hair is the absolute most important factor. We choose to use O&M hair products at our studio because we believe it is the best thing on the market to keep your curly, wavy and Afro hair in the best condition possible. O&M is:

Sulphate free
Paraben free
Provides excellent UV protection
Phthalates free
Propylene glycol free
M.I.T. free
Triclosan free

O&M is Australian made and super hydrating for the hair. Plus, the price tag is very reasonable for their big bottles! We recommend a shampoo and conditioner (prescribed by your Delilah stylist) and a weekly or fortnightly O&M treatment, particularly if you need extra hydration and repair.

How often should I wash my hair?

Great question! No matter what products you use, if you over wash your hair you will damage it, and subsequently ruin your curls. We recommend washing your hair once or – at most – twice per week. Always shampoo twice, and then apply a lovely conditioner, being sure to leave this in for a couple of minutes. It’s ok to rinse your hair in the shower and reapply your curl product every day or so.

What if I prefer to co-wash my curly hair?

Absolutely no problem at all, we are also massive fans of co-washing for curly hair. O&M is a top choice for the co-wash, as it’s free from any nasty chemicals that can build up in the hair. For those of you who have never heard of co-washing curly hair, it’s basically shampooing your hair with a conditioner alone, so instead of using a shampoo, you can give your hair (about once a week or less) a good scrub with your favourite conditioner from the O&M range. Co-washing will remove any impurities and dirt from the hair while leaving your natural hair oils intact so you don’t dry out your curly hair or over clean it which will lead to excess boof and frizz!

How to Style Your Curly, Wavy and Afro Hair

DELILAH PRODUCTS ARE THE BEST STYLING RANGE YOU CAN USE ON YOUR CURLS!

Styling your curly, wavy or Afro hair is something we like to keep REALLY SIMPLE!

Exit the shower and dry your hair gently with a towel, leaving it still a little damp. Then, apply one of our Delilah curl products. We make these products in-house and they are HUGELY popular because they:

Dramatically tame frizz
Protect against humidity
Condition and hydrate your curls
Style and define
Smell GREAT because they’re packed with essential oils

We recommend applying Delilah products in sections for even distribution. The thicker your hair, the more sections required. Start from the back of your head. You can apply up to a 5 cent coin size of product per section.

Once you have applied your favourite Delilah product, you can either let your hair dry naturally (no twisting or excess styling required). Or, you can flip your head upside-down and diffuse dry your hair. Be sure to diffuse your hair 100% dry, as this will lock out frizz and give you a longer lasting curly style.

The Complete Delilah Product Range

Our comprehensive collection is available to purchase in-salon or online:

Peppermint Curl Cream: Our signature handcrafted formula infuses curls with invigorating peppermint and rich cacao butter. Perfect balance of deep conditioning and effortless styling, delivering hydration without weight, definition without crunch for touchably soft curls.

Sea Salt Curl Cream: Captures carefree beachy waves with ocean-inspired formula. Enriched with Australian sea salt, grapefruit essence and French clay, creating deliciously soft, voluminous texture whilst protecting hair from environmental damage and sun exposure.

Curl & Short Hair Clay: Exceptional hold with beautifully matte texture for curls that command attention. Beeswax and bentonite clay formula, fragranced with warm cinnamon and cedarwood, amplifies volume whilst taming flyaways for all-day staying power.

Tex: Hydrating salt texture spray captures sun-soaked, beachy essence. Versatile formula adds lift and texture whilst delivering moisture – never crunchy or sticky. Perfect pick-me-up that reactivates existing products and instantly revives curls.

Hydro: Deep conditioning meets instant refreshment in oil-free hydrating tonic. Infused with rose floral water, Japanese vodka for scalp health, and wheat protein for strength, delivering moisture directly to follicles without heaviness.

Hydro & Tex Bundle: Ultimate duo for effortless styling! Paired sprays for complete curl perfection. Hydro provides deep conditioning moisture whilst Tex adds beachy texture and lift, creating lush, silky curls with natural bounce.

Co-Wash + Wear: Revolutionary gentle cleansing conditioner – cleanse, hydrate and repair with one luxurious formula. Removes build-up whilst preserving natural oils, doubles as leave-in treatment infused with vanilla, cacao and lavender for glowing hair.

$1 from every Delilah product sold goes to FVREE to help fund projects to end family violence.

On the days that you don’t wash or rinse your hair, we recommend using our Delilah Tex or Hydro sprays to re-activate your curls and redefine them, whilst reactivating your Delilah styling products.

See! Simple so far, right?

The Curly Hair Care Combination

Our complete approach to curly hair care combines expert cutting techniques, premium O&M cleansing products, and our full range of handcrafted Delilah styling products. This comprehensive system ensures your curls receive the specialised care they deserve, from wash day through to daily refreshing. Each product in our collection works harmoniously together, giving you endless styling possibilities whilst maintaining the health and integrity of your natural texture.

Contact our Brunswick East studio or shop online to discover how our complete curly hair care system can transform your routine. Book your consultation today with our Delilah-ettes and let us help you unlock your curls’ full potential with our expert guidance and premium product range.