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From the Holy Grail blog
We’re more than a place to shop, we’re here to help you actually understand your hair. Explore our latest blogs for stylist-backed tips, easy how-tos, and honest product recommendations that take the guesswork out of great hair days.
5 Bad Habits That Quietly Kill Your Hair
Not hitting those good hair days as often as you'd like? Check out these habits that are quietly killing your hair (and how to fix it).
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Curl Care 101: Top Brands & Products You Can Buy in NZ
Caring for curly hair can feel like a lot. There’s no shortage of advice, product recommendations or “must-have” routines out there - and half the time, they either don’t work for your curls or feel way more complicated than they need to be. The reality is, curly hair doesn’t need everything. It just needs the right support. We're going to help you find curl-friendly products that genuinely do the job. No gimmicks, no 15-part routines, just proven options we stock and trust - and that you can grab right here (from us!) in NZ. Curl-Friendly Shampoos & Conditioners (The Foundation) If there’s one place curly routines tend to go wrong, it’s wash day. Curls need cleansing that removes build-up without stripping moisture, and conditioning that actually softens and supports the curl pattern. Too harsh, and curls dry out fast. Too heavy, and they lose bounce and definition. These shampoo and conditioner combos strike that balance. Matrix: Curl Moisture That Doesn’t Weigh Hair Down Matrix is a go-to for curls because their formulas focus on hydration and manageability, without leaving hair flat or coated. Matrix A Curl Can Dream Shampoo & Conditioner Designed specifically for curls and coils, this duo gently cleanses while keeping moisture levels where curls need them. Great for enhancing curl shape, reducing dryness and keeping hair soft between washes. Davroe: Gentle, Curl-Friendly Care Davroe is known for being kind to hair and scalp, which makes it a solid choice for curls that lean dry, sensitive or easily weighed down. Davroe CURLiCUE Cleansing Cream A low-lather cleanser that removes build-up without stripping natural oils. Ideal if your curls feel dry or frizzy after traditional shampoos. Davroe CURLiCUE Deep Conditioning Rinse Lightweight but effective, this Curly Girl Method-approved conditioner helps soften curls, detangle, improve manageability and support definition without heaviness. These are the kinds of shampoos and conditioners that set curls up for success - cleaner, softer hair that’s ready to absorb treatments and style properly. Treatments That Keep Curls Healthy Curly hair doesn’t just need styling products to look good - it needs regular moisture and strength support to stay healthy. Because curls are naturally drier and more prone to breakage, treatments play a big role in keeping them soft, elastic and resilient. Think of these as maintenance, not emergency fixes. Matrix: Moisture and Curl Elasticity Matrix treatments work well for curls because they focus on hydration and flexibility - both essential for bounce and definition. Matrix A Curl Can Dream Rich Mask A moisture-boosting mask that helps soften curls, reduce dryness and improve elasticity. Ideal as a weekly treatment when curls start feeling rough or lose their spring. RPR: Simple, Effective Curl Care RPR treatments are straightforward, affordable and surprisingly effective - especially for curls that need regular moisture without heavy formulas. RPR Rejuvenate My Hair Treatment A great all-rounder for curly hair. Helps restore softness, improve manageability and reduce frizz without weighing curls down. RPR Smooth My Ends Leave-In Treatment A lightweight leave-in that helps smooth dry ends, reduce frizz and add softness. Great for curly hair that needs extra moisture between washes or a little help keeping ends under control. These kinds of products are what help curls stay consistent. Not perfect every day - but softer, calmer and much easier to work with. Styling Products That Define Curls (Without Crunch or Drama) When it comes to styling curly hair, when you apply product matters just as much as what you use. Curls behave best when styling products go in while the hair is still damp. That’s when curls are most receptive to moisture and definition, and when you’ll get the most out of your products. Define While Damp Applying curl products to damp hair helps lock in shape and reduce frizz before curls dry. RPR Make Me Curly A great everyday curl cream for enhancing natural curl shape without stiffness. Helps curls clump nicely, stay soft and hold their form as hair dries. Matrix A Curl Can Dream Gel Ideal if you want more definition and longer-lasting hold. This gel supports curl shape while keeping movement and flexibility - no crunchy finish once curls are dry. For best results, apply product evenly through damp hair, then either: diffuse to boost volume and definition, or let hair air-dry to keep curls relaxed and natural Refresh, Don’t Restart Curls don’t need a full wash every day - most just need a little help bouncing back. Redken Curl Refresh Mist Designed for next-day (or third-day) curls. Lightly rehydrates hair, revives curl shape and reduces frizz without weighing curls down or making them feel sticky. A quick spritz and gentle scrunch is often all it takes to bring curls back to life. Good curl styling isn’t about forcing hair into place. It’s about supporting the curl pattern you already have - then letting it do its thing. Keeping Curls Happy Between Washes Curly hair doesn’t just need attention on wash day. Keeping curls soft, hydrated and manageable in between is what makes a routine feel easy instead of high-maintenance. Jeval: Curl-Friendly Moisture Without Fuss Jeval is great for curls that want moisture and definition without complicated layering. Jeval Curl Me Crazy Enhancing Cream A lightweight curl cream that helps define curls, soften texture and reduce frizz. Ideal for everyday use when curls need shaping but still want movement. Jeval Dream Leave-In Detangler Cream A solid option for curls that tangle easily or feel dry after washing. Helps with slip, softness and manageability, making styling and refresh days much easier. Jeval A Tall Drink of Water Designed to boost hydration and improve softness. Great for curls that feel thirsty, especially after sun, swimming or dry weather. Build Your Curl Care Routine with Us 💜 Getting curl care right is easier when you start with products made for curls. At Holy Grail Haircare, we stock salon-grade curl care that focuses on moisture, definition and healthy hair - without overcomplicating things. Just solid products that work with your natural curl pattern and make everyday styling easier. If you’re building a routine or refining what you already use, you’ll find curl-friendly options that fit how you actually live with your hair.
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5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Curly Hair
Living with curly hair is its own experience. Some days, your curls look incredible. Full of shape, movement and personality. Other days… not so much. One bit’s doing its own thing, another section looks completely different, and somehow humidity has entered the chat again. If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not doing anything wrong. Curly hair simply behaves differently to straight or wavy hair - and a lot of the common struggles people have with curls come down to misunderstanding how they actually work. Let's break down a few things that make curly hair unique - the stuff that surprises people, explains those “why is my hair like this?” moments, and helps you feel a bit more at peace with your curls. Because once you understand them, looking after curly hair becomes a whole lot easier - and a lot more enjoyable. 1. Curly Hair Is Naturally Drier (and It’s Not Your Fault) If you’ve ever wondered why your curls feel dry five minutes after washing, here’s the truth: curly hair is meant to be drier than straight hair. The natural oils your scalp produces (the ones that keep hair soft and protected) travel easily down straight strands. On curly hair, those oils have to navigate bends, twists and spirals - and most of the time, they just don’t make it very far. That’s why curls often feel dry at the ends, even when the scalp itself feels fine. This is also why curly hair tends to crave moisture in a way other hair types don’t. It’s not about over-washing or doing something wrong; it’s simply how curls are built. The tricky part When curls don’t get enough moisture, they’ll usually show it through: dryness and roughness frizz (especially in humid weather) lack of definition curls that feel brittle or lose their bounce And because dryness is so common with curls, many people assume their hair is damaged - when in reality, it’s often just thirsty. The good news Curly hair actually responds beautifully to moisture. When it’s properly hydrated, curls tend to look: softer and more defined springier and fuller smoother, with less flyaway frizz easier to style and refresh between washes This is why curly routines often include things like leave-in conditioners, curl creams or lightweight oils - not to weigh hair down, but to replace the moisture that naturally struggles to reach the ends. Once you understand that dryness is part of the curly hair package, a lot of frustration melts away. You stop fighting your hair and start working with it - and that’s when curls really start to shine. 2. Frizz Isn’t Damage, It’s Often Just Thirst (or Humidity) Frizz gets a bad reputation, especially if you’ve spent years trying to smooth it away. But here’s something a lot of people don’t realise: frizz doesn’t automatically mean your hair is damaged or unhealthy. For curly hair, frizz is often just a reaction - either to lack of moisture or extra moisture in the air. Curly hair is more porous than straight hair, which means it absorbs and releases moisture more easily. When the air is humid, curls can pull moisture from the environment, causing the cuticle to lift slightly. That’s when you get that irritating and familiar halo of frizz, even if your hair felt great when you styled it. Why frizz shows up so easily on curls A few common triggers: dry curls searching for moisture humid or damp weather over-brushing or touching hair while it dries products that don’t offer enough hydration or hold None of these mean your hair is “bad” or broken. They’re just part of how curls respond to the world around them. The upside no one talks about Here’s the flip side: frizz is caused by the same thing that gives curls all that movement and volume. The same structure that makes curls prone to frizz is what gives them their natural body, bounce and texture - things people with straight hair often try to recreate with heat tools and styling products. The goal with curly hair isn’t to eliminate frizz completely (that usually leads to flat, heavy curls anyway). It’s about balancing moisture and definition so frizz stays soft, controlled and intentional, not wild or crunchy. That’s why lightweight leave-ins, curl creams and gentle styling techniques tend to work so well for curls. They help keep moisture where it belongs, without fighting the natural shape of your hair. 3. Curly Hair Shrinks (A Lot - and It’s Completely Normal) If your hair looks long when it’s wet, then mysteriously shorter once it dries, you’re not imagining things. Curl shrinkage is real - and it’s one of the most misunderstood parts of having curly hair. Shrinkage happens because curls naturally contract as they dry. The tighter the curl pattern, the more noticeable this can be. For some people, hair can appear several centimetres shorter once it’s fully dry - even if it’s healthy, hydrated and well cared for. Why shrinkage happens When curls dry, they spring back into their natural shape. That coil effect pulls the hair upward rather than letting it hang straight down, which is why length can seem to disappear. This often leads people to think: your hair isn’t growing trims are “too aggressive” your curls are trying really hard to ruin your day In reality, shrinkage is usually a sign that your curls are doing exactly what they’re meant to do. The positive side of shrinkage Here’s the part that doesn’t get enough love: shrinkage is closely linked to healthy, elastic curls. When hair has good moisture and flexibility, it can stretch and bounce back. That springiness is what gives curls their shape, body and definition - and it’s something other hair types struggle to achieve without styling tricks. Shrinkage can be frustrating if you’re growing your hair out, but it’s also a sign that your curls have life in them. With the right styling techniques and enough moisture, many people find they can reduce how noticeable shrinkage feels - without sacrificing volume or curl shape. 4. Curly Hair Changes Day to Day - Even When You Don’t Change a Thing One of the most frustrating things about curly hair is how different it can look from one day to the next. You use the same products. You style it the same way. You go to bed thinking, “Yep, nailed it.” Then you wake up and… your curls have other plans. This isn’t because your routine is wrong. It’s because curly hair is a LOT more reactive to its environment than other hair types. Why curls are so reactive Curly hair responds to things you don’t always notice, like: humidity and temperature changes how dry or hydrated the air is how you slept on your hair how much moisture your hair absorbed the day before even how active you’ve been Because curls are more porous and structured, these factors can shift how your curl pattern sits, stretches or tightens - without you doing anything differently at all. What this actually means Here’s the important part: inconsistent curl days don’t mean inconsistent hair health. It just means curls are dynamic. They adapt, react and move - which is part of what gives them so much personality. The goal isn’t to force your hair to look identical every single day (that usually just leads to a lot of frustration), but to work with where your curls are at. This is why refresh days are such a big part of curly routines. A bit of water, a touch of leave-in or curl cream, and gentle reshaping can often bring curls back to life - no full wash needed. 5. Curly Hair Has Built-In Volume Other Hair Types Can’t Fake One of the biggest double-edges of curly hair is volume. On one hand, it can feel like too much - uneven, bulky in places, flat in others. On the other? It’s one of curly hair’s biggest advantages. Curly hair naturally lifts away from the scalp. The bends and twists in each strand create shape, body and movement that straight hair often has to work hard to achieve with blow-dries, rollers or styling tools. That natural volume is why curls can look full and dynamic even without heavy styling - and why, when they’re properly cared for, they tend to hold their shape way better throughout the day. Why curly volume is different Unlike teased or heat-styled volume, curl volume: has movement, not stiffness looks intentional rather than forced grows out softly instead of collapsing gives hair personality and presence This is also why the goal with curly hair isn’t to “flatten it” or control it into submission. Overloading curls with heavy products (like supermarket-grade products) or aggressive smoothing often strips away what makes them special. Working with your volume When curls are well moisturised and supported with the right styling products, volume becomes something you can shape rather than fight. Definition improves, bulk looks more balanced, and curls sit where they’re meant to - without losing their natural lift. It’s the kind of volume people with other hair types try hard to recreate. Curly hair just happens to grow it naturally. So… What Does This All Mean for Living With Curly Hair? Curly hair isn’t difficult - it’s just different. A lot of the challenges people experience with curls come from treating them like straight hair, or expecting them to behave the same way day after day. Once you understand how curls work - why they’re drier, why they react to humidity, why they shrink, and why they change - everything starts to make a lot more sense. And with that understanding comes a shift. Less frustration. More confidence. Better hair days, even when things aren’t “perfect.” Curly hair has texture, movement, volume and character built in. With the right care and a bit of patience, those quirks stop feeling like problems - and start feeling like exactly what makes your hair yours.
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