If you have thick, dense hair, put half of your hair up and work on it in sections. If you don’t plan on adding any product to your hair, you don’t need to get it wet. However, curly hair products work best when your hair is at least slightly damp.
If your hair isn’t tangled up or you aren’t super worried about frizz, feel free to skip this step.
When you’re refreshing your curls, use less product than you usually do on wash days. Since you already have product in your hair, you don’t need to apply quite as much as usual. If you have fine or thin hair, try using a mousse to define your curls without weighing them down.
Just like with curl cream, use less gel than you usually do on your wash day. Since you already have gel in your hair, you don’t need as much.
When you apply product, try using the praying hands method. Hold your hands together like you’re praying, then clasp your hair in between your hands. Slowly drag your hands down the length of your hair to distribute the product evenly.
If you want super tight, defined curls all over, try pin curling your hair.
Using a diffuser dries your hair without creating frizz. If you’re going to blow-dry your hair, always use a diffuser to keep your curls intact. Don’t have time to diffuse? Let your hair air dry instead!
For extra volume, gently fluff your hair by flipping your head over and roughing up your roots a bit.
Avoid brushing dry shampoo into your hair, since that will likely make your curls frizzy.
Too much hairspray can actually weigh your hair down. In this case, less is definitely more.
After you rinse the conditioner out, continue with your normal wash day routine. Add products to your wet hair, then dry it like you normally would. Co-washing is a great option for people with very thick and very curly hair. If you have fine or thin hair, co-washing may weigh your hair down.
