The last time I posted a Curly hair update was back in October 2024! I had planned to update you all sometime during the winter season, however, time just flew by! You may think that my hair routine changed a lot in 5-6 months but not too much has happened. Since my last curly hair check-in I’ve started a new styling technique and tried out a dry curly haircut. I’ll explain both in more detail down below.
You’ll notice that I haven’t introduced too many new hair products. I’m still using up some styling products that I’ve had and working my way through them before I buy anything new. I did start using a new hair oil and a new hair growth treatment that I’ll also discuss later on in this post. So, keep reading to find out more about my curly hair care!
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My HAIR TYPE
I have curly/wavy hair, I’m a type 2B-2C. I have thin, medium porosity hair, and my hair frizzes easily. I’ve been on my natural curly hair journey since late 2020. I wear my hair naturally curly 99% of the time, the only heat-styling tool I use is a diffuser. I no longer follow the Curly Girl Method rules but I am mindful of what ingredients are in the hair products. I use this website to help me identify the ingredients.
CURRENT WASHING ROUTINE
I use an oil to dry brush any tangles before I wash my hair in the shower to reduce the amount of breakage or hair fall out when I’m washing my hair in the shower. I do a bond treatment once a month and then alternate between using a deep moisturizing or protein mask. I also use a hair scrub and bond treatment once every two weeks. Every week I’ll do one of the mentioned treatments. I do sometimes skip a week and not use any treatments at all if I think my hair doesn’t need it. Down below are all the products I’m currently using in my hair cleansing routine.
Oil: OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Dry Oil Mist
Bond Treatment: Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve
Hair Growth Shampoo: VEGAMOUR GRO Revitalizing Shampoo
Hair Growth Conditioner: HASK BIOTIN BOOST Thickening Conditioner
Hair Scrub: VEGAMOUR GRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum
Deep conditioner: HASK ARGAN OIL Repairing Deep Conditioner Treatment (once every 2 weeks)
Protein Hair Mask: Palmer’s Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Protein Pack (once every 2 weeks)
HAIR STYLING ROUTINE
The styling that I’ve been following for several months (and loving) is the flip, coat, scrunch method. After washing my hair, I apply a bit of leave-in and brush to distribute the product evenly. Next, I flip my head upside down, coat my hair with a hold styler (like a gel or mousse), use my hands to scrunch the product in, and finish off by scrunching using a microfiber towel. I follow this technique and then let my hair air dry until 50-70% dry (the time varies depending on how busy I am) and then finish off with a diffuser and blow dry until completely dry. If I have any crunchy curls I use an oil to “break the cast” by scrunching in the oil to get soft curls.
Brush: Tangle Teezer The Ultimate Detangling Brush & Tangle Teezer Detangling Mini Hairbrush (I use this brush to style face-framing hair sections)
Microfiber towel: Microfiber Hair Drying Towel Hair Wrap
Leave-In Conditioner: Lottabody Love Me 5-in-1 Miracle Creme OR L’Oreal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump Replumpng Serum Leave-In OR L’Oreal Elvive Dream Lengths Curls Non-Stop Dreamy Curls Leave-in Cream OR Marc Anthony Strictly Curls Curl Defining Lotion
Mousse: Lottabody Coconut & Shea Oils Wrap Me Foaming Mousse
Gel: Aussie Instant Freeze Sculpting Mousse OR Rhyme & Reason Wave Revival Gel Serum
Diffuser: Conair Hair Dryer (with diffuser attachment)
Oil: OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Dry Oil Mist
Dry Shampoo: Dove Advanced Dry Shampoo Invisible & Fresh Refresh
how i sleep with curly hair
I flip my hair over and try to make a loose bun (aka a pineapple) on the top of my head and secure it with a satin scrunchie. I also sleep on a satin pillowcase to prevent frizz.
how i refresh my curls
The following morning, I take out my hair from the scrunchie and let gravity do its thing before deciding whether or not I need to refresh my curls. I’m a pretty reckless sleeper so I toss and turn a lot. Sometimes I need a major refreshing due to my hair looking too fluffy and having wonky curls but sometimes I can get away without doing anything at all!
When I refresh, I will spray a bit of water in a water bottle throughout my locks and apply a bit of whatever styling product I used the day before.
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Dry Curly Haircut
I think I’ve only cut my hair once or twice since I last did a curly hair check-in. I’ve been doing this curly dry haircut when I do trim my hair. It’s a lot easier than it looks and actually what helped me was watching other curly-haired people follow the same dry haircut tutorial. I’m actually due for a hair trim pretty soon so I’ll be attempting this haircut soon!
Flip. Coat. Scrunch!
As I mentioned above, I’ve been following the Flip. Coat. Scrunch. technique for months! It’s very easy and has cut my styling routine in half which I love because I don’t like spending too much time on my hair. I love my curly hair but it can be time-consuming. The only issue I’ve found with this routine is that the curls don’t hold up too well. I have to refresh almost every day and my curls end up looking more loose but I don’t mind it. However, if you know of any other curly hair routine that’s easy like this one let me know!
Started using Minoxidil
My mom brought me back a bottle of Minoxidil when she was in Mexico. Minoxidil is a popular treatment proven to show hair growth. This is a topical Minoxidil product, a spray. You are supposed to use it twice a day, the instructions say 8 sprays per session. She also brought me back some vitamins and said that taking the two would help me with my hair growth journey. It’s only been a few weeks since I started taking both products so I don’t have anything to report. But if I do, I’ll mention it in my next curly hair check-in.
FAVORITE PRODUCTS
OGX Renewing Argan Oil of Morocco Dry Oil Mist
Rhyme & Reason Wave Revival Gel Serum
Fine Mist Continuous Spray Water Bottle
Are you a curly girl? What hair products are you currently using?
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