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2A/2B Curl Routine (Budget-Friendly, Fine Hair, High-Porosity Edition)
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items It has taken me years of trial and error to stop hating my fine, frizzy hair and work with I was born with. Turns out, conventional hair care advice such as constant brushing and heavy product use doesn’t always apply to curly hair, especially when i...
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Step 1 - In the Shower
Step 2 - For Wet Hair
Step 3 - Heat Style
Step 4 - Protect Your Curls
Step 1 - In the Shower
Start your routine with a moisture rich shampoo and conditioner to combat dehydrated hair.
Tresemme gets a lot of undeserved hate. My theory is that there is an assumption that it must be a worse product because of the price point, but I’ve been usi...
Tresemme Rich Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner Set, 28 Fl oz 2 Count
I also have an oily scalp, so I use a clarifying shampoo about once a month. These shampoos remove the buildup on the scalp from product use, oil and hard water. If you start feeling like your hair is weighed down and you’re losing volume after styli...
L'Oreal Paris EverPure Clarify Shampoo for Build Up - 6.8 fl oz
Fine hair often comes with high porosity so adding a weekly protein treatment to your hair care routine will help restore life to your strands. I prefer this product to even the Kerastase products I’ve tried. The sticker price is truly shocking for h...
Elizavecca Cer-100 Collagen Ceramide Coating Protein Treatment - 3.38 oz
This step is optional, but if you want extra shine for your hair this 5 min glossing mask seals in the hair cuticle for extra shine. This is my secret to having healthy looking hair in photos!
Skip this step if you want your hair to last longer betwe...
L'Oreal Paris Everpure Sulfate Free Glossing Lamination Mask for Lasting Shine
Step 2 - For Wet Hair
I like to use a wide tooth brush to detangle my wet hair. You can also brush your hair when it’s dry if there isn’t much detangling needed, it’s up to you
Wide Tooth Detangling Comb - EcoTools | Ulta Beauty
Evenly distribute this throughout your hair, avoiding the roots. A mousse to building body is essential for making fine hair appear fuller and shinier. I have been using this one for years and I love how the effect is gradual with the amount of produ...
Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam - 6.7oz
This is the product you will “scrunch” your hair with. I was hesitant to use this on my fine hair but it holds curls like no other. As long as I use a small amount, it doesn’t weigh down my hair. Bonus points for smelling like a delicious dessert!
Kinky-Curly Curling Custard, 8.0 oz
Step 3 - Heat Style
A universal diffuser attachment should work for the hair dryer you already own. After applying your styling products on wet hair, use low to medium heat to “scrunch” your curls with the diffuser and hold for 5-15 seconds at a time. Work in sections a...
Universal Diffuser - Bio Ionic | Sephora
Or if you need a new hair dryer, this one is lightweight, affordable and already comes with a diffuser attachment
NEXPURE New Upgrade Professional Ionic Hair Dryer, 2000W Powerful Blow Dryer with Diffuser and Concentrator Attachments, Suitable for Home and Travel, Purple
Optional - if you have some curls that are resistant to the defined curl look you’re going for, just curl them with a wand once your hair is fully dry. I love doing this step for the ringlets around my face
Conair Double Ceramic 1" Curling Iron
Step 4 - Protect Your Curls
Sleeping in a bonnet will change your life!!!
I will put my hair into a loose ponytail or braid before putting on my bonnet to preserve the silkiness of my hair and the integrity of my curls
Blush Adjustable Oversized Satin Bonnet - Kitsch | Ulta Beauty
I prefer sleeping bonnets for my hair but if you don’t want to do that, then please at least get a satin pillowcase. A satin pillowcase offers other skin benefits as well such as minimizing pulling on your face to prevent wrinkles long term.
Kitsch Queen Size Satin Standard Pillowcase Thread Count "600" - Ivory
Preserve your curls and volume by putting your hair back with claw clips instead of hair ties. I find that claw clips don’t leave dents in my curls like hair ties do and don’t flatten the volume in my hair as drastically as the tension from hair elas...
Kitsch Open Shape Claw Jumbo Hair Clip - Black
If you want a quick half, up half down hairstyle then clips around this size are perfect. I use these every day since the half do is my go-to hairstyle for the office and going out.
Gimme Beauty Medium/Small Rectangle Claw Clips - Assorted Colors - 6pc
Use thick elastics when putting up your hair! Traditional elastic hair ties will leave an obvious dent in your curls and pull out fine hair. Kitsch is my favorite brand for hair ties, I love how aesthetic they are
Kitsch Eco Friendly Nylon Elastics - 20pk - Blush