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Lightweight Wavy Hair Routine

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Farzona Narz

All the amazing products I use for my lightweight wavy hair routine as someone with 2C hair. I made sure to include affordable and more higher end products that work similarly.

Sections

Shampoo and Conditioner

Brushes

Towel

Curl Cream

Hold

Drying

Shampoo and Conditioner

Step 1. Wash your hair with shampoo, make sure to lather it across all parts of your scalp using the scalp massager 1-2m. Rinse out the shampoo. Step 2. Apply conditioner to the ends of your hair (anywhere but the scalp) leave on for 5-10m longer the...

This is definitely worth the splurge, its no wonder why most salons use oribe. The best shampoo I've tried hands down. Great at cleaning oily scalp and buildup, leaves your hair hydrated and smelling luxurious. I also love how great this shampoo lath...

Shampoo for Moisture & Control - Oribe Hair Care

Leaves your hair so soft and shiny. A must if you use the oribe shampoo too.

Intense Conditioner for Moisture & Control - Oribe Hair Care

This is a great set if you have very thick and frizzy hair.

Ouai: Thick Hair Shampoo & Conditioner

Please incorporate a scalp massager into your shower routine, it promotes hair growth and lathers your shampoo better leaving your scalp extra clean.

Ceremonia Scalp Massager

This is another shampoo that is amazing for drier and frizzier hair and it smells great.

Amika: Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Shampoo

Leaves your hair very hydrated.

Amika: Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Conditioner

Brushes

Step 3. While rinsing out your conditioner use the denman brush to get rid of any tangles. Brushing while rinsing out conditioner makes the brushing so much easier.

I love this brush because its great for styling and you can disassemble it very easily to clean it, unlike other traditional curl brushes.

Denman Brushes for Grooming & Styling: Medium, Petite, & Tangle Tamer

This is also a great alternative styling brush if you like more definition.

Curly : Hair Brushes & Combs

Towel

Step 4. Put on the microfiber towel to absorb excess water. Leave on until your hair is wet but not soaking wet.

A microfiber towel is an absolute must. It helps so much with frizz and retains unwanted moisture very quickly.

Microfiber Head Towels | Quick-Dry & Absorbent

Curl Cream

Step 5. Brush through your hair again if it became tangled, and split your hair into 2-3 sections depending on thickness. Apply a generous amount of curl cream to all sections and use the styling brush to define your curls.

Amazing at defining my hair and does not make my hair look oily.

Rizos Curls

This is more affordable curl cream that I also love. I love the smell of this curl cream, it smells like a delicious pina colada. Also, it works very well for wavy hair and does not make your hair look oily.

Pineapple Swirl Curl Defining Cream - Pacifica

Hold

Step 6. Bowl method: Get a lot mousse and rake it through the section from top to bottom. Then cup your hands at the ends of your hair and strunch to the root. After, do the same with some gel. Get a deep bowl of water and dunk the ends of your hair ... Step 7. Tie up all your hair in a cotton t-shirt until its drier 20-30m.

Holds my hair very well just like gel and doesn't weigh my curls down.

Aussie : Hair Mousse

Better for curler hair types but if you have wavy hair I recommend the 3rd strength because its not too strong and wont leave your hair crunchy. Holds curls very well and gives great definition.

Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Gel

Drying

Step 8. Use a diffuser head to diffuse your hair. Start on low-med heat and low wind, without touching gently blow dry until the gel hardens a little. Then in sections use high heat and med wind to dry the rest of your curls. Smaller sections = bette...

Best diffuser head

Babyliss Diffusers | Hair & Deep Finger Diffuser

Oil

Step 9. Lastly, once your hair is all dry go in with some bonding oil to break up your gel cast.

Use this to break your gel/mousse cast. Brings back shine and softness into your curls.

OLAPLEX Nº.7 Bonding Oil

Maintenance

Bonnets keep the curls fresh

I use this bonnet when I go to bed, it keeps my curls intact throughout the entire night and prevents frizz and tangling. I especially love this brand because they use organic silk and have big bonnets that fits all of my thick long hair. Worth the p...

Organic Silk Bonnets

This is a more affordable satin bonnet. It does also prevent frizz and holds your curls. But since its satin and not silk, the frizz control is less but still good!

Satin Bonnets

This water sprayer makes my routine so much easier especially when I am refreshing my curls and need to rewet my hair.

Pattern: Mist Spray Bottle

If a bonnet does not stay on your head for the life of you, you can use a satin pillowcase instead. It will prevent frizz.

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If you want to put your hair up but don't want to damage your curls I recommend a satin scrunchie.

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