I pride myself on being able to refresh and revive my hair into a presentable style from any starting point, even if that's a messy bed-head or third day curls. After lots of experimentation over the years, I've discovered how to work with my hair to let it do it's thing and also get it how I want. I've found that simplicity is key, so I nailed it down to an easy three minute haircare routine for each morning or when my locks need a pick-me-up. Here are my never-fail steps to zhoosh up my curls for results like these...
Step 1: Re-Wet
Water is your hair's best friend. Not only does it majorly reduce frizz, but it also helps your hair follicles absorb product better. I begin by putting my hands under the sink and gently gliding scoops of water on top of my hair. You're not combing, just placing the water throughout your head. I repeat this about five or six times until my hair is damp, but not soaking wet. A spray bottle can work for this step as well.
Step 2: Re-Moisturize
Curls crave moisture, so this is the time to add in some hydration. I take a nickel-sized amount of Garnier Fructis Smoothing Treat Hair Mask and apply it to my dampened hair, focusing on the ends and on any frizzy sections. And yes, I do use a mask as a leave-in conditioner because of it's richer ingredient list. This product specifically uses shea butter, avocado oil, and coconut oil, all of which work towards moisturizing and de-frizzing the hair.
Step 3: Re-Define
Now the curls are ready for definition, so it's gel's time to shine. My current go-to gel is the Olive Oil Eco Styling Gel. This product is super inexpensive and still gets the job done! I take a nickel-sized amount, rub it between my hands with a little water, and scrunch it in my hair from the bottom up. This motion invites the curls to take their natural shape and spring up a little more. I also scrunch and fluff my roots to get more volume at the top. Don't be afraid to do a couple of hair tosses as well to get your desired shape 😉.
Now all that's left to do is give the hair a few minutes to dry! By the time I do my makeup and eat a quick breakfast, I'm ready to go. Overall, the trick is to find what works for you and your hair. While this can sometimes be quite the process, I promise you, it's worth it! I've come to love my curls more and more as I've learned how to take care of them. Natural, crazy curls are beautiful!
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