Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
My (Finally) Fully Optimized Curly Hair Routine!
13
items My full washday routine! I have wavy hair with some larger ringlets, and through a lot of trial and error, I've found a routine and products that consistently work for me!
Sections
5
Pre-Shower
Shower
Post-Shower
Sleep
Refresh
Pre-Shower
Apparently you're not supposed to dry brush curly hair, but it works for me!
Aveda Wooden Paddle Brush
Shower
I usually shampoo at least twice! This is key to my hair not getting oily, so I only have to wash every 5ish days.
Sulfate-Free Shampoo
I condition upside down and put my hair up in a claw clip while I do the rest of my shower stuff. Then I add a little more conditioner, comb with a wide-toothed comb, and scrunch scrunch scrunch before rinsing.
Hydrating & Detangling Conditioner
With conditioner in, comb upside down and in multiple directions before scrunching!
Tame & Condition Detangling Comb - The Hair Edit | Ulta Beauty
Post-Shower
Smooth gel over dripping hair and scrunch scrunch scrunch.
All-in-One: Curly
This is an optional step! I smooth this on as an extra layer after the other LUS gel if it's particularly humid outside. Then scrunch again.
Irish Sea Moss Gel
After adding gel, I plop in this towel for 10-30 minutes depending on how much time I have! I then add a little bit more gel to the ends, and use the same towel to scrunch my hair, squeezing out any additional excess water.
Microfiber Hair Towel
Last step before drying! Spray liberally. The hairspray adds a little extra hold and seems to speed up the drying process. Alcohol-free is important!
Pantene Pro-V Level 3 Flexible Hold Anti Humidity Hair Spray for Frizz Control - 7oz
Hover diffuse with Dyson Supersonic on high heat and medium speed. Start upside down and dry roots first, then flip rightside up to focus on lengths and ends last.
Dyson Hair Dryer | Dyson Supersonic™
After *fully* dry (I'll usually wait an hour after I finish with the hair dryer), I rub a small bit of oil into my hands, then gently scrunch out any crunchy cast on my hair and fluff the roots.
Protect&Oil
Sleep
Add a little more oil to your ends. I put my hair in a very loose ponytail or bun right on top of my head (it's okay if it's messy!).
Brunette Spiral Hair Ties 8pc Set
Tuck your loose pony or bun into the bonnet! Silk is key at preventing damage.
YFONG 22 Momme Mulberry Silk Bonnet for Women
Refresh
Add more oil and scrunch! This is the only way I've found to refresh that doesn't make my hair stringy
I smooth a little more oil over my hair and scrunch! Fluffing as I go. This is the only refresh method that hasn't left my hair stringy.
Protect&Oil