Curly Hair Routine for Newbies - CurlsandBeautyDiary

Hello there!

I’m Anjana, a Software Engineer who fell in love with my curly hair around 2009. I still remember the days when I would comb and brush my hair over and over again expecting miracles to happen, but my hair forever looked like hay. And now after umpteen experiments with techniques, hair products and methods, my hair hasn’t looked better! I have put together a curly hair routine for newbies that is easy to follow and light on your wallets.

Beautiful curly hair starts with the right Routine and Products. First let’s take a look at the routine. Later in the post, I will give product recommendations.

These are the 7 steps in the Curly Hair Routine for Newbies :

Washing – Shampoo + Conditioning
Applying products and scrunching
Drying – Tee drying + Plopping
Sleeping with curly hair
Never brush or comb curly hair once it is dry
Refreshing 2nd and 3rd day curly hair
Treatments

1. Washing – Shampoo + Conditioning

Since curly hair is extremely dry, it is best to avoid washing your hair every day. You have to create a schedule that balances off sweat and grime on one hand and hydration on the other. What works best for my hair (with my daily gym visits) is washing every 2 or 3 days. I always wash my hair at night because it dries taking its own sweet time which gives me well defined curls the next morning. Here is the full post – How to wash & condition curly hair

2. Applying products and scrunching

There was a time when I used to come out of the shower after washing & conditioning, tee dry my hair, stand straight and apply styling products(serums, leave ins) to my hair just like that. More than half the hair strands wouldn’t even get the product. Pooh. And the next morning, after my hair was dry, I would apply some more product because my curls didn’t look defined or hydrated. These are 2 bad practices that I stopped once I found out about scrunching. Read all about it here – How to apply products and scrunch curly hair

Summarising the above 2 steps, the order of applying curly hair products is Shampoo -> Conditioner -> Leave in conditioner or Curl Cream -> Gel

3. Drying – Tee drying + Plopping

As most people around me, I also grew up drying my hair with a towel the usual way – rubbing the towel into the hair over and over till I made sure there was no water dripping from my head. After almost 20 years of commiting the mistake of ruining the curl definition and inducing a great amount of frizz, this is how I dry my curly hair – How to dry curly hair

4. Sleeping with curly hair

You followed a perfect curly regimen to define and hydrate and form beautiful looking curls, only to find that it doesn’t look so great on the 2nd or 3rd day after a sleep. Not sleeping properly can crush your curls causing them to look flat and out of definition. During your sleep, your curls are squished and rubbed giving you frizz, fly aways and undefined curls. Here are 4 ways to sleep with curly hair – 4 ways to sleep with curly hair

5. Never brush or comb curly hair once it is dry – Probabaly the biggest step to accept, yet the step that will have the biggest impact

There was a time when I used to brush the life out of my hair. It was also a joy to buy all the fancy brushes in different shapes, sizes and colors *girls*. Having read somewhere that brushing over and over again results in silky straight hair, it was a ‘joy’ I indulged in. And did it help me? Of course not. My hair still looked like hay. Once I learnt the dynamics of curly hair, I realized that this ruined my curls and that one shouldn’t brush or comb curly hair – Why you shouldn’t brush or comb curly hair

Here is a video of my curly hair routine.

6. Refreshing 2nd and 3rd day curly hair

Wash night is my favourite night with respect to curly hair care. My curls look bouncy and full of life the next morning. Oh how I wished they stayed that way for more than just a day! Since it is not possible to wash your hair every single day, we need to look at ways to refresh curly hair on the 2^nd or even the 3^rd day. Refreshing curly hair means getting back the bounce in them. Read the full post – 3 ways to refresh curly hair

7. Treatments

I do a protein treatment whenever I feel my hair needs it with gelatin. You can find out if your hair damaged and in need of proteins here. I also do deep conditioning treatments often – Deep Conditioning Curly Hair

Now that the curly hair routine is understood, let’s take a look at what products you can use for the above steps.

Curly Hair Product Recommendations for Newbies –

Here are the products you can start with. The kit has 1 conditioner, 1 cream and 1 gel recommendation for each curl type. Easy! – Beginner friendly products : Curly Hair Starter Kit

If you all this confuses you and you need one on one coaching, please check this Curl Consultation 1:1

Some more posts for reading :

Frequently asked curly hair questions – Curly Hair FAQ
If you have chemically straightened your hair or if you use heat straightening rods, go through these
How to transition from chemically straightened hair to your natural curly hair
Heat damage in curly hair
You can also read through 14 mistakes you might be making in your curly hair routine.
Read about the beautiful transformations of many beautiful curlies after following the blog – Readers’ Diary

You can read about my curly hair journey here – My curly hair journey

Feel free to comment on the posts or contact me for any doubts. Fall in love with curly hair! Have a fabulous curly hair journey 🙂

Blog Comments

komal

July 15, 2018 at 7:22 am

hii anjna ,how to grow curly hair fast

Anjana

July 16, 2018 at 1:25 pm

There’s no shortcut Komal. Check this 7 ways to grow healthy hair

Manogna battina

May 26, 2019 at 6:26 pm

Hello maam.Am suffering from lot of frizzy hair.and I had a very nice semi curly hair 5 months back.i cut my hair so short coz I did highlights.can you suggest me some nice products to get back my hair PLEASE 😪

May 27, 2019 at 7:14 pm

Some curl types become straighter if they are short. They need to get longer

Alka

August 7, 2020 at 7:06 pm

Hi … I was wondering if u could tell me how to take care of my curls while at home . I can’t always put my hair down and now that we all work from home and rarely go out anywhere how can I maintain my curls with a basic normal at home life. Tried wearing a bonnet but that doesn’t seem possible all day I get headaches so do I have any other suggestion

August 7, 2020 at 11:04 pm

Hi Alka, since we are all at home nowadays, what I do is just shampoo and condition and then wear my hair in a bun or ponytail.

Rerna

August 23, 2020 at 9:37 pm

Hi Anjana. I’m really glad I stumbled across your blog. Are you able to recommend products in the UK? My hair is just getting worse.. Becoming stringy, frizzy and losing definition 🙁 Feel like giving up!

August 24, 2020 at 3:23 pm

Hi Rerna, the US beginner kit brands should be available in the UK too

Shilpa

February 2, 2021 at 10:40 am

Hi Anjana,
@Desi Curly Thanks for ur time for supporting curly hair.😍…
My hair is 3A fine low density hair and my hair curl up is different direction… I looking for decent product this hair type but unable to find it… Can u plzzz🥺 suggest conditioner/gel product from indian market….

February 2, 2021 at 2:24 pm

Did you read this post?

Rosie

January 4, 2022 at 1:13 am

Hi my hair when I lay on it feels itchy at the ends – like the ends of my curls could be dry and are stabbing me. Is this normal? I have started today doing your hair routine & I have bought the Olaplex kit so I’m hoping this will help. I used to have pink hair then blue, back to pink now brown. So I have had a lot of bleach in there but this was at least 2 years ago so would think that most of this has grown out. I tried your test to see if my hair is dry or damaged but I can’t tell. I do dye it brown every couple of weeks over my greys. Could you let me know I’m not going insane please & let me know if you think there is hope for me?! Thanks!

January 6, 2022 at 12:41 pm

Yes coarse hair can feel itchy when it touches skin, it’s normal 🙂

Pragya Sharma

July 19, 2018 at 12:08 pm

Hey Anjana. Came across your blog recently. I had few queries. Is flax seed gel good enough to provide definition to my curls or are there any other homemade gels which one can use. Also I love my hair but they are very short and light. What can I do to increase the length and volume?
P.s: I love your hair💕

July 20, 2018 at 3:09 pm

In homemade gels, flax is the best, 7 ways to grow healthy hair

Tierra John

October 25, 2019 at 12:52 am

HI Ajana 🙂

Hope this mail finds you in pink of health.

The day I wash my hair the curls are defined but the next day it’s way frizzy and unmanageable. Looks more like a damsel. Can you advice on how to sleep with curly hair or how to control the frizz please.

Your kind response is much appreciated.

Many thanks!

Best,
Tierra John

October 25, 2019 at 1:13 pm

Hi Tierra, check these
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/4-ways-to-sleep-with-curly-hair/
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/3-ways-refresh-curly-hair/

Nandini

July 22, 2018 at 4:17 pm

Hi I have a wavy hair I do work in food processing industry I have to braid my hair daily suggest me some good stuff

July 23, 2018 at 2:23 pm

Braiding will not keep your wave pattern intact. You can follow this routine anytime you want to flaunt your waves

Gayathri krishnan

July 24, 2018 at 10:48 pm

I have a lot of greys. What about incorporating henna into cg routine? Is there an article on that? Thanks!! 🙂

July 25, 2018 at 1:15 pm

Check this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/colouring-curly-hair-treat-damage/

Garima Sharma

August 30, 2020 at 4:44 pm

Hey anjana!
I’m just planning to start my cg journey and here is the list of products that I’ve decided to buy after a lot of struggle!!
Wow acv shampoo and wow conditioner
Arata hair cream
Arata hair gel
I wanted to ask if these products are okay to start with?

August 30, 2020 at 4:56 pm

*Edit
my curl type is 3A
Looking forward to your reply!❣️

Pallavi

May 30, 2021 at 5:37 pm

Hi Anjana gone through your daily routine video what’s the step after conditioned hair u apply cream n gel after that need to wash or just dry hair?

May 31, 2021 at 10:07 am

Hi Pallavi, after that you need to dry your hair.

September 1, 2020 at 4:02 pm

Please check the beginner kit for my recommendations Garima

Sneha

July 24, 2018 at 11:17 pm

Hi anjana! Your posts are such a blessing!
Whenever i comb my hair..I can give Hagrid a good face off when it comes to frizzy hair 🙈
Is there any way you can determine my hair type..so that i can go ahead and choose the right products!

July 25, 2018 at 1:16 pm

Have you seen this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/types-of-curly-hair/

Nita

July 28, 2018 at 7:02 am

Your after washing routine changed my view of my curls the hair gel really gave me curls i didnt think i had. But i do have two questions
How can i achieve some volume?
And
How do you recommend i sleep with my dry curls? I would like something that makes school mornings easy

July 29, 2018 at 12:41 am

Volume as in visual volume or number of hair strands? https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/4-ways-to-sleep-with-curly-hair/

Sruthi

July 29, 2018 at 12:52 am

Hi I’m new to this blog
People say maintenance of curly hair is expensive nd I feel so too
What do u feel?

July 30, 2018 at 1:36 pm

Hey Sruthi, check point 9 – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-faq/

July 30, 2018 at 11:13 pm

Thank you for your response I really love your hair😍 and wanna see my hair in same condition, I need to take little extra care I guess 😅

Anitha

July 30, 2018 at 11:45 pm

Hi Anjana .. I just started with your way of the curly hair routine ..
My hair is not that curly .. it falls in between 2a and 2b!
I understood that shampooing needs to be done only 3 days ones or based on how I need..
But the rest of the part – applying leave on conditioner and gels needs to be followed everyday ?
Or that also only during shampooing days only ?

July 31, 2018 at 1:35 pm

Only during wash days 🙂

July 31, 2018 at 8:33 pm

I shampoo wash only 2 times per week .. but I take head bath everyday – with just water..

In this case ?

August 1, 2018 at 12:29 pm

Then everyday

shraddha

July 31, 2018 at 12:04 am

hey i’m losing my hair constanting and really want healthy hair should i cut them to take a good care or something else?

July 31, 2018 at 1:37 pm

If hair fall is your only concern, check this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/hairfall-causes-remedies/

Gahana

July 31, 2018 at 11:11 am

Hi dear, Could you please suggest few casual hair styles for curly hair. Its very difficult to carry loose hair always.

July 31, 2018 at 1:40 pm

https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/11-easy-everyday-hairstyles-curly-hair/

Yoga

August 5, 2018 at 2:57 pm

Hello Akka. I am yoga but from Malaysia. I have curly hair too. I use normal sulphate shampoo because I always gym n have sweat alot. But I use silicone free conditioner.I am using petal fresh conditioner But pass 2 weeks when I wash my hair it becomes very strandy. Do u knoe why ah ka? Pls suggest me how to take care of it bettee

August 6, 2018 at 3:33 pm

Do you have a routine Yoga? Have you seen this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/start-here/

Miranda

August 8, 2018 at 2:03 pm

Ok, read most of it. Which leave- in conditioner and gel do you use on your wash days in Europe? And when is the coiling done ? just before you wash it? Or after you wash and air dry it?

Also.. I’ve a question about flaxseed decoction. After putting it, do you keep it overnight and then wash it off? Or do you just keep it for a few mins and then wash it off? Or do you just keep it and never wash it off?

August 8, 2018 at 2:55 pm

I use tgin leave in and bouncecurl gel currently. Coiling???? FSG is not supposed to be washed off – it is a replacement for a gel

Anisha

August 8, 2018 at 6:34 pm

Hii!. I’ve just started my CG journey and have a lot of your posts. Just wanted to say thank you, it’s so highly informative!Just wanted to run my routine by you. Have colored hair, so I use schwartzcorf Color freeze, enliven conditioner/matrix hydrasource conditioner. Squish to condition method (post shampoo+ condition/cowash). Thereafter, cantu activator curl cream & set wet gel (blue one), whil diffuse/air dry after plonking.I have 2B/2c curls. Will this work? Is there something I’m missing?

August 8, 2018 at 8:39 pm

I think it looks good! If you feel your hair is getting weighed down or feels greasy, skip the cantu and see

August 12, 2018 at 8:38 pm

Will the curls stay for the entire week?? How often should we comb??

August 13, 2018 at 1:39 pm

Depends on how well you protect them, how much you sweat, how good your wash day is etc. You should never comb

Subah

August 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm

Hey Anjana I have just started to follow the curly girl routine and I’ve noticed that as long as my hair are wet they stick together to give that curl pattern but later strands just get separated I tried using more products on my hair but doesn’t make any difference other than the fact that they look oily . Any suggestions ???

August 14, 2018 at 6:05 pm

What products do you use?

Machel

August 14, 2018 at 5:21 pm

Hi Anjana! I’ve just come across your blog via Pinterest and I’m already hooked. I look forward to exploring all the content you have on this blog 🙂 Thank you!

August 14, 2018 at 6:12 pm

Thanks Machel 🙂

Poornima

August 24, 2018 at 11:02 pm

Sisy after consuming chia seeds vng to much pmpl y?

August 27, 2018 at 2:36 pm

Stop using it then

Anagha

August 25, 2018 at 5:02 pm

Hie Anjana. I have recently started reading your blog and I’m finding it very informative and useful too.
I started following the CG method. But at first, I have decided to clarify the buildup. So I have got the Pantene Lively Clean shampoo. However, I’m confused, when will I able to know that my hair are clarified ? Also, when should I start using the regular shampoo (sulphate free) and other products as well, like gel and cream etc.

Also, while clarifying, is it necessary to use deep conditioning method ?

My hair are somewhere between 2b and 2c coarse type.

August 27, 2018 at 2:39 pm

You can do a double wash if you aren’t sure it’s clarified enough. It’s good to deep condition after clarifying.

Ash

August 26, 2018 at 8:55 pm

Hi, ive always wanted spiral hair and i finally got it done. I never managed to get the desired curls though and i was always told that the salon didnt do a good job at it. I want to spirals so what should i do? Should i perm my hair all over again?

August 27, 2018 at 2:40 pm

This is only for naturally curly and wavy hair

Nisha C O

August 31, 2018 at 2:29 pm

Hi Anjana,

I have a couple of queries regarding deep conditioning.

My hair feels dry and the curls do not have a good hold on the second and third day. I do not use gel, but I am planning to start using gel preferably Devacurl ultra defining gel. I wanted to know if this gel feels sticky.

In addition to that, I want to deep condition my hair with gelatin treatment and OGX curl coconut curls curling hair butter. I am not able to find Baker’s gelatin powder in the market, can you recommend any other brand?

I saw the tutorials for deep conditioning, it says that we can shampoo and apply the hair butter and let it rest. After half an hour or so, do we need to rinse off the hair butter?

Thank you in advance!

August 31, 2018 at 4:24 pm

It isn’t sticky.
You can use any unflavoured gelatin.
Yes you need to rinse it off.

Snehal

September 1, 2018 at 7:07 pm

Hi Anjana, Thanks to for your blog .. I realized that could enhance my curls.. till now I loved my wavy hair.. but had no clue how to enhance it.. ( only way I knew was to blow dry it)
So the reason to write to you is-
After reading Ur blog I got the enliven conditioner and Taft gel..
I use khadi shampoo.. and after that enliven conditioner ..as conditioner,( in sumptuous amounts) as well as live in … And on wet hair Taft gel.. till the hair are wet all is fine but as they dry they are getting more frizzy than the usual. Specially at the ends.. which make them brittle .. I tried not using gel.. but no use…
I’m unable to understand what’s causing this Friz.
Can u please help?

September 3, 2018 at 2:46 pm

How much conditioner and gel exactly do you use?

September 4, 2018 at 10:42 am

Manorama article about CG method 🙂
https://www.manoramaonline.com/style/hair-n-beauty/2018/09/03/diffrent-types-of-hair-and-beauty-tips.html

wasu

September 17, 2018 at 10:35 pm

Hello 😊
I started using the curly girl method on August 26th. I already can see my hair curling up and people are gradually starting to notice. But I still have a major issue with dryness. Hair feels very dry and brittle, especially towards the end. Also, I’m not sure why and how, but my scalp always feel damp (I live in the middle East and it’s hot as hell here and I sweat a lot). Is it my imagination or does curly hair take longer to time to dry? (After shower or day out in the heat?)

September 18, 2018 at 9:16 pm

Yes it does take some time to dry 🙂 What products do you use? What’s your curl type, coarseness and length?

September 19, 2018 at 10:30 am

My hair is between 2c and 3a. It’s almost shoulder length, but thin to touch and very dry 😟
Products are hard to find here. I am using Dr.organics shampoos, inecto conditioner, Phil Smith as leave in and enliven as gel. Any tips on making hair smooth and soft?

September 19, 2018 at 5:08 pm

That conditioner is not moisturising at all. You may want to look for some other brands.

September 19, 2018 at 8:14 pm

Inecto? 😱😱😱 Oh no. What about Phil Smith?
Thank you so much for your help 😊

September 20, 2018 at 2:44 pm

I haven’t used Phil Smith, so I don’t know

Sakshi Duragkar

September 21, 2018 at 1:25 pm

Hii ma’am i used your way of hair wash .. used dove shampoo , enliven conditioner , cantu hair cream and schwarzkopf gel .. but eventually my hair is all frizzy 🙁
I have coarse hair type with low porosity and thick strands .. thankyou

September 21, 2018 at 2:18 pm

How much of each product did you use?

September 29, 2018 at 3:25 pm

You have beautiful curly hair. A week back i colored my hair and it has not become very brassy and orangish. The color did not turned out as i expected. I have completely lost my curls and now my hair has become very dry and brassy. I see you have also colored your hair, how did you maintain the curls after coloring and how can I get my curls back. Also what shampoo and conditioner should i use ?

October 1, 2018 at 12:49 pm

https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/colouring-curly-hair-treat-damage/

Anushree

September 30, 2018 at 12:33 am

Hey, I just started my curly hair routine this year. So far my hair is healthy enough but the only problem I face is the front part of my hair isn’t curly enough. Can you give me certain tips to help my hair curl evenly ?

October 1, 2018 at 12:52 pm

Where exactly do you mean by saying front part?

Heena

October 1, 2018 at 1:17 pm

Hi Anjana!
I hair care routine almost 6-7 months back. I use dove lively clean shampoo and tressemme Conditioner post which I use a flax seed gel, these are the only products I use at the moment.
I realized that my hair needs help as they look lifeless n more like a broom most of the times.
It becomes fizzy which results in immense hair fall.
I condition my hair pretty well following with cowash too. I have used protein treatment thinking it’s lacking protein.
But I believe nothing seems to work.
Not sure where I’m going wrong.

Please guide me through.

Tia 🙂

October 1, 2018 at 6:34 pm

I’d suggest changing your products according to this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/

Kriz

October 18, 2018 at 10:41 pm

Haii didi… As Wen I applied my conditioner on my scalp its like I am having my hairfall more..wat do u suggest?

October 19, 2018 at 1:27 pm

You mean while cowashing? or during normal conditioning?

October 20, 2018 at 9:39 am

During conditioning

October 22, 2018 at 7:06 pm

Check point 3 https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-faq/

November 10, 2018 at 11:29 am

My hair becomes frizzy while detangling what remedy do u suggest?

November 12, 2018 at 3:03 pm

When and how do you detangle?

November 10, 2018 at 4:53 pm

Also the hair becomes like straw

Manju

November 10, 2018 at 8:19 pm

I am from Bangalore, I am new to your blog, It’s wonderful to see lot of ladies with their curls and their daily routine.

I need your help in identifying on what type of curl I have…..I felt it as 3c/4a……. kindly guide me with the products as well ( I would like to start of with lower range products). I have made a note of few…. kindly guide me if I am right

1. WOW Anti dandruff no sulphate and parabens shampoo ( I have an itchy & dandruff prone scalp)

2. Enliven Natural fruit extract coconut and Vanilla conditioner

3. Gels– enliven de cheveux hair gel

Kindly suggest anything to be added or changed.

Thanks in advance

November 12, 2018 at 3:04 pm

Please pick products according to this kit if you need my recommendations – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/#comments

Shalini

November 16, 2018 at 11:10 am

Hi anjana mam…. I really loved your curly hair routine. But I am not getting a good result as expected. Please guide me. My hair type is 2c.i use enliven conditioner and Cantu curl activate cream and enliven argan oil gel. Thanks in advance

November 16, 2018 at 4:30 pm

What exactly are the issues?

Pavii

November 21, 2018 at 6:59 am

Hi Anjana, I cam across your blog recently and fell in love with it instantly. I am typr 3b curly haired girl with less voluminous hair and also hairfall issues. I am having trouble with following the curly hair method. Firstly, When I apply a lot of cream into my hair and scrunch it, thin strands of curls are formed resulting in a very awkward look. Also if I don’t wash my hair ever other day, it ends up very oily and results in a lot of hair fall. Can you please suggest what to do in this case? Thank you, looking forward to your reply.

Amruta P

November 25, 2018 at 11:28 pm

Hi mam,i have 3b curly hair,i have hair fall issues.I am having trouble with following the curly hair method.guide me with the products as well ( I would like to start of with lower range products). I have made a note of few…. kindly guide me which can i use and i have dry hair and not shining, if u needed i will send my hairs photograph

November 27, 2018 at 7:07 pm

Please buy according to the kit mentioned in this post

Yen

November 28, 2018 at 1:32 pm

Hello Anjana! I’ve never really put too much thought into taking care of my short curly hair before. Looking at the curl type list on this blog, I think I’m more of a 3c (thick spiral curls, though my have less volume). My only “routine” for my hair is using “REDKEN” extreme conditioner when I shower every day, and using the corresponding shampoo every three days.

I haven’t done too much research, so the only “tips” I’ve been implementing is rubbing the conditioner onto the tips of my wet hair in the shower because I heard they were the only parts that needed moisturizing. The shampoo I just use for my scalp. After the shower, I flip my head over, place my towel on my curls, and scrunch into the towel with my fingers (I don’t know if this works but I heard that it would help keep the curls defined and less frizzy). Yep…that’s all.

Lately, I’ve really been bothered by the frizziness of the curls of the top of the left side of my head. Oddly enough, the curls near my forehead (in front of the frizzy ones) are still ok. The frizziness is to the point that when I pull the hair a bit to see them, I don’t see any defind curls at all. Just separated (very sad) wave strands.

I was looking at the ways you mentioned to sleep with curls, but I think only the satin pillow or satin bonnet would apply (my short curls don’t even reach my nape). I was thinking that since I tend to sleep on my left side of my head that it might be the reason mainly that part is extremely frizzy. I don’t know if the satin bonnet would help any with my lack of a routine/products though.

I apologize for rambling! Just thought I’d give as much info as I could for a better picture. If it’s not too much trouble, can you give me some advice? Thank you in advance!

December 3, 2018 at 4:31 pm

I think for short hair, your best bet would be wrapping it up using a silk scarf

Soha Zain

December 7, 2018 at 11:03 am

How often should exfoliate my scalp, I have normal skin but a very sensitive scalp, I usually avoid exfoliation, please guide how frequently should I exfoliate? your advice will be much appreciated.

December 10, 2018 at 4:13 pm

Why do you want to?

Geetika

December 31, 2018 at 3:52 pm

Dear Anjana, i am a new follower of your blog. First, a big congratulations to you for maintaining such an informative blog. I always had short curly hair. I never grew my hair and always hated them, though i used to get complimented for them quite a lot. Now i really want to grow my hair. Have also started with cg routine just a month back. Don’t know y but my curls never free flow. Had my last hair cut in sep. I m not sure what my curl type is. I think its 3c. I have started using body shop rainforest range. Got arata gel, kcnt leave in, loreal smooth intense conditioner, ogx curl cream, loreal mythic oil. So have wasted a hell lot of money but only a bit satisfied with the bodyshop range. Can u please suggest something for me.

January 2, 2019 at 1:56 pm

What do you mean by free flow?

January 2, 2019 at 5:54 pm

Means they are not flowing in texture. I feel as if they keep on sticking to one place

January 3, 2019 at 1:53 pm

Tighter patterns like 3c don’t have the flowy characteristic.

January 2, 2019 at 6:43 pm

Sorry for so many a f my foolish queries anjana. But i m very confused. I live in India. Though I bought some products from Amazon but i am worried about their authenticity. May b that’s y i didn’t like them? It was may b psychological. I bought the body shop products from the body shop store. So i was fully satisfied. Will u recommend their rainforest range for me? I was happy with their shampoo and hair butter but not much with their conditioner. I also loved their pre shampoo oil. Can u please suggest some good cg conditioner for me that i can easily buy? Or any deep conditioner?

January 3, 2019 at 1:54 pm

Yes you can use the TBS range

Pragya

January 2, 2019 at 10:30 am

Hey Anjana. After following the CG routine for few months I realised that I have low porosity hair and all the products I have been using were not good enough for my hair type. Can you please suggest me some products for low porosity hair? Thanks in advance.

January 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm

You can choose the products for fine hair from the beginner kit https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/

Reema

January 2, 2019 at 10:54 pm

Hi,
I have been straightening my hair for about 15 years now on a daily basis so I think it’s safe to say that my hair is suffering from heat damage. I’ve just started the CGM In the last 4 weeks and I think my hair is a 2b. Do you think once my damaged hair grows out my hair will get curlier?

January 3, 2019 at 1:55 pm

Yes! https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/heat-damage-curly-hair/

Sneha Dev

January 7, 2019 at 10:24 am

Hi Anjana,
How do i maintain my hair on the second day after hair wash??
It becomes very frizzy and untidy unlike the way it is after hair wash.

January 8, 2019 at 5:55 pm

https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/3-ways-refresh-curly-hair/

January 11, 2019 at 6:18 pm

Is it useful to use Pantene oil replacement for hair ?

January 14, 2019 at 3:14 pm

I haven’t heard many good reviews about this product

Divyashree

January 15, 2019 at 5:48 pm

Is it necessary to use diffuser after refreshing, without diffusing will the hair become week.

2nd question: can I refresh my hair everyday.

kavya

February 27, 2019 at 12:09 am

Hi Anjana,
Love your hair and the routine looks interesting, I had a question is it a bad idea to de-tangle hair every day ( I spray my hair with water and apply some leave in before de-tangling it and still end up with not so defined curls on day 2-3).

February 27, 2019 at 2:23 pm

That’s ok if you like the results 🙂

Ankita

March 3, 2019 at 6:42 pm

I used to have thick curly hair. But it has gradually became straight and dry and thin over past 5 years. Can I get my curls back?

March 4, 2019 at 2:55 pm

Check this Ankita https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/6-reasons-your-curls-have-become-looser-and-how-to-fix-it/

Avipsha

March 22, 2019 at 1:39 pm

Is diffuser good for hair? Does it not harm our hair? Also how do you tie your hair after the curly hair routine?
Thank you in advance 🙂

March 26, 2019 at 2:21 pm

Avipsha, check this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/everything-diffusing-curly-hair/
I leave my hair open most of them time, and rarely some hairstyles – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/11-easy-everyday-hairstyles-curly-hair/

April 4, 2019 at 1:23 pm

Hey so sorry for bothering you again, I have a concern. After following the curly hair routine I’m having a lot of hairfall, PROBABLY because I comb my hair only while conditioning. After that I don’t even touch the comb on my hair for 3days minimum. is there no way I can comb my hair in between without disturbing the curls?

April 5, 2019 at 1:32 pm

No you cannot comb dry hair. Check point 3 https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-faq/

Sandhya P C

April 15, 2019 at 9:03 pm

Hello Anjana,

Thanks for comprehensive and deep articles on curly hair care in India. After years of trying to tame and style and ultimately giving up on my curly hair, now I feel there might be hope for me. Starting here!

April 16, 2019 at 1:31 pm

I am glad to hear that Sandhya 🙂

SNB

May 5, 2019 at 5:37 pm

Just found your page and find in very informative. Thank you. Can you say how you keep the hair on the top of your head from falling flat? I hear about clips but don’t know what to do with them.

May 16, 2019 at 2:27 pm

https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/10-ways-prevent-crown-lying-flat-curls-roots/

Jyotsna

June 10, 2019 at 7:34 pm

Hey Anjana, thanks for all the articles and reviews…
I just started CG method a week ago, and I love it! Although I need to ask if it’s okay to use straighteners and curling rods ones in a while for special occasions and festive days?

June 11, 2019 at 1:52 pm

No Jyotsna 🙁
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/heat-damage-curly-hair/

June 10, 2019 at 7:52 pm

*once in a while

Ramya

June 24, 2019 at 11:48 pm

Hi dear
I got straightened my hair now it grows it look odd
Is there any home remedy or shampoo to get rid this straightening and to be back to normal hair

Pls suggest

June 26, 2019 at 5:48 pm

Ramya, check this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/how-to-transition-from-chemically-straightened-hair-to-your-natural-curly-hair/

Rajal

June 27, 2019 at 5:01 pm

Hi Dear

I am very new to this community.
I have very frizzy hair. curl type is somewhere between 2c and 3a.
I have hair fall issue as well and also ends are very thin n lifeless – n non curly.
Help me to get a better curls.

June 27, 2019 at 7:54 pm

Hi Rajal, this post explains what needs to be done. Please go through it.

June 27, 2019 at 5:04 pm

Also i have gray hairs so i need to go for hair colors every month ( root touch up)

Priyanka

July 29, 2019 at 8:59 pm

Hello mam!!
I have been following cg method since 2 months and results after each wash has been very different. From 2 to 3 washes the results are not very great. My hair is not even curling up. The canopy/crown region of my head is almost flat. There are curls only at the bottom. I have 3a-3b curls , and I used to squish to condish and it would curl up my hair but caused a lot of frizz..so I had to stop.Now I just apply products by praying hands method and I scrunch . The hair does not even curl on the crown region. Please help me mam😶😐

July 30, 2019 at 1:11 pm

Check this Priyanka – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/10-ways-prevent-crown-lying-flat-curls-roots/

July 31, 2019 at 1:08 am

Thank you so much for the reply mam. I forgot to mention about the rise in my split ends. What could be causing them? Am I doing something wrong with my techniques? Please help me reduce my split ends man. 😐

July 31, 2019 at 2:29 pm

Check point 4 Priyanka – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-faq/

Litta

August 25, 2019 at 9:15 pm

Will you please rate khadi products

August 26, 2019 at 2:49 pm

Hi Litta, I could not find their full ingredients list on their website and hence cannot review them

Elizabeth

September 16, 2019 at 8:46 pm

Hi Anjana,
My hair is really curly and frizz-free when I get out of the shower but once I wake up in the morning it’s really frizzy and dry and not curly. I sleep with an Annie Deluxe Sleeping Cap, should I change to a T-shirt? Which products would you recommend I use as a type 3a/3b. I’ve read your beginner friendly products. Currently I have John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Conditioner, Leave-in Conditioner for Frizz-prone Hair, with Vitamin A, C, and E and DevaCurl B’Leave-In Miracle Curl Plumper, could I use any of these products for my hair.

September 23, 2019 at 6:48 pm

Hi Elizabeth, I would suggest starting with the beginner’s kit

October 7, 2019 at 6:28 pm

Thank you Anjana . How would I reduce the volume of my hair? I like the volume when I get out of the shower but once it dries it becomes really big. I’ve tried the diffuser and it makes it worse.

October 7, 2019 at 6:58 pm

Hi Elizabeth,

Diffusing tends to increase volume. Air drying is the better option for volume control.

Applying more quantity of the styling products also helps.

Smooth down the hair instead of scrunching.

Priyanka joshi

October 13, 2019 at 3:29 pm

Hi Anjana
Even after using good amount of conditioner and leave in and cream … my hair are still dry and become more dryer after 2 nd day. Please advise which conditioner and leave I should use?

October 14, 2019 at 1:51 pm

What’s your curl type, coarseness and length? What products and how much of each product do you use?

poulabi sarkar

November 6, 2019 at 5:21 pm

I have started cgm 3 months ago and since then i have experience tons of hairfall. My hair has thinned out and falling like crazy. Can you I have started cgm 3 months ago and since then i have experience tons of hairfall. My hair has thinned out and now almost half of my initial volume is lost. My hair is falling like crazy. Im taking biotin suppliment as well without any results.Can you please help me? Please help me? Please

November 6, 2019 at 8:40 pm

https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/hairfall-causes-remedies/

Sharanya

November 23, 2019 at 9:06 pm

Hi Anjana!
I’ve been following your blog and learning about the CG methods and seeing other bloggers at the same time. Looking at your pictures I am in love with the nurture and care you show to your hair. Really amazes me the way it turns out to be.
Being a curly head myself I have been recently trying the CG method of washing but not exactly using every product as I was a bit skeptical of how and what to use.
Now I have finally decided to start the CG method with dedication although I’m still not sure about my hair type and texture and what products to use.
Going by the reviews given by you I have thought about using these products:- 1) plum goodness shampoo 2) re equil murumuru conditioner 3) cantu curl activator cream 4) arata zero gel
Should I go ahead? Please help as I’m very confused.

November 25, 2019 at 2:58 pm

Please check the beginner kit in this post for my recommendations Sharanya

aaq

December 21, 2019 at 6:57 pm

Hey! I have been reading your blog and been following the cg routine since a week(its really helpful and user freindly!). but i dont see much difference, my waves look more defined after cowash but loosen up and start getting flat after drying. I am only using conditioner at this point btw. So i am thinking of adding gel or mousse but i am confused. Should i add mousse or gel to my routine? My hair is thin, silky and soft so i need both volume and hold. Or should i add both? I am sorry if its a dumb question but i m on a budget and am finding contradictory answers everywhere,

December 23, 2019 at 3:25 pm

Hey please check this https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/

Quratulain

February 17, 2020 at 12:43 pm

Iss palmers conditioner are cg friendly..I am using it for last 2.5 months it defines my curls a little bit ..please tell me it’s good for curly hair because they are big creamy texture and in co wash it gives me problem..then after 10 days I use pantene clarifying shampoo to clarify my scalp ..but my hair are still frizzy …I am from Pakistan..what about suave conditioners because the list u mentioned above are not available here ..ur are doing excellent job ..more love xoxo

February 17, 2020 at 4:08 pm

Hi, please mention the ingredients

February 17, 2020 at 5:49 pm

Water ,ceterayl alcohol,dicetyldimonium chloride,stearyl alcohol,cetyl alcohol,stearamidopropyl dimethylamine,amodimethicone,behenyl alcohol,isopropyl alcohol,propylene glycol,moles europaea(olive) fruit oil,tocopheryl acetate,ricinus communis(castor) seed oil,glycerine soja (soybean oil) ,hydrolyzed keratin,leuconostoc/radish root ferment filterate, citric acid,cetesreth 20,phenoxyethanol,ethylhexylgiycerine, hydroxyethyl cetearamidopropyldimonium chloride,cyclotetrasiloxsne, fragrance disodium data,yellow 5 (ci 19140) blue 1 ( ci 42090).red 4 ( ci 14700),benzyl salicicylate linalool, butylphenyl methylpropional.

February 18, 2020 at 2:43 pm

It has silicones

February 17, 2020 at 7:11 pm

My hair looks very fluffy and pretty the day I washed them but the next day they become thin volume down and frizzy ..what can I do now ..as I switched to palmers sulfate free shampoo and conditioner and the past 2.5 months I am not using too much shampoo ..I shampoo my hair thrive in a month only ..but it does not make any difference

February 18, 2020 at 2:45 pm

February 18, 2020 at 5:41 pm

What ingriendents have to check in the gel for cg method

February 18, 2020 at 6:09 pm

Check these posts –
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/cg-method-cg-friendly-products-india-intermediate-advanced-curly-hair-care/
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/ingredients-look-hair-gel/

February 18, 2020 at 11:09 pm

I bought a gel today but I am afraid that regular use of it can damage my hair …is that true that using gel on regular basis can damage ur hair ??? I bought a schwarzkopf gel today …and I check the ingredients they all are cg friendly .. in how much days in a week gel is applied ..

February 19, 2020 at 3:39 pm

Check point 2 – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-faq/

February 18, 2020 at 11:14 pm

These are the ingredients…aqua ,polyquaternium 69 ,pvp sorbitol ,acrylates / steareth-20 methacrylate crosspolymer ,alcohol denat .phenoxyethanol .amonomethyl propanol .peg 40 .hydrogenated castor oil .parfum fragrance .panthenol.propylene glycol.benzophenone-4 .methylisothiazolinone.sodium benzoate ..these are the ingredients please chck it ..and tell me that regular use of gel is good for hair

February 19, 2020 at 3:40 pm

Alcohol is quite high in the list – it can be a drying gel

February 19, 2020 at 4:38 pm

So its cg friendly or not ..can I use it in regular basis or not ???

February 20, 2020 at 2:55 pm

It is not, but if it doesn’t dry out your hair you can use it

February 19, 2020 at 4:45 pm

But I cant explain u in words it makes my curl supper dupper bouncy and juicy type 😄but alcohol in it makes me crazy . And I am confused should I use it every day or two times in a week

February 23, 2020 at 1:47 pm

How much co wash is good in a week ..2 or 3 times ??

February 24, 2020 at 2:57 pm

It depends on the individual, you can cowash as often as you want

February 29, 2020 at 3:04 pm

I started strict cg method 15 days ago ..I washed my scalp with suave conditioner but after co washing my head start itching ..not too much but minor..is it ok ..I am new to this routine

March 4, 2020 at 5:34 pm

Yes, it will take some time before your hair gets used to less detergents.

Suga Bharat

March 27, 2020 at 3:15 pm

Hi Anjana, recently came across a product called freewill… Which claims to customize shampoo and conditioner according to the hair condition. I have read mixed reviews about it in Google. But hesitating to buy as I don’t have a solid person to give honest reviews about it. Would you please share your experience or review?

March 27, 2020 at 3:24 pm

I haven’t used it either Suga

Dhwani

March 30, 2020 at 12:56 pm

Hey my mother doesn’t allow me to use leave in cream daily….She says it will damage my hairs in long run…so can I use alovera jel instead

March 31, 2020 at 6:50 pm

Yes you could Dhwani

Rinu

April 3, 2020 at 1:36 pm

Can you suggest a best hair serum for curly hair ?

April 3, 2020 at 6:03 pm

Hi Rinu, I don’t suggest serums anymore. Please refer to the beginner’s kit in this post for the other recommendations

Darshana

May 8, 2020 at 11:18 am

Hi.. Di How much day should refers oil in hair ? My hair is most of to damage most of spirit ??😞😞

May 8, 2020 at 2:57 pm

I don’t understand your query Darshana

Ronita Vijayan

May 16, 2020 at 12:54 pm

Hi Anjana… I live in Mumbai n wanted to know if you can suggest me a leave in or serum that can withstand the heat. I have soft curls. Thank you

May 18, 2020 at 4:22 pm

Hi Ronita, could you elaborate a bit on what you mean by ‘withstand the heat’?

May 19, 2020 at 4:17 am

So the more cream I apply it weighs down and if I put less of it due to summer it remains frizzy. I haven’t got any leave in or cream that goes perfect for my hair 🙁

May 19, 2020 at 11:58 am

Also I have 3a type hair

May 19, 2020 at 3:54 pm

Have you checked the beginner kit in this post? Is that the leave in you use?

May 20, 2020 at 4:09 am

So I just ordered for Cantu curl activator cream, and Arata hair gel. Let’s see how these turn out. I used to use Godrej professional quinoa leave in for dry hair & Argan oil serum. Will let you know. Thanks to my hairdresser who helped me love my curls. And your blog and hair inspired me more to grow my hair!! Trying to see what will help me get those gorgeous curls.

Reneta

June 20, 2020 at 10:28 am

Hi, is tresemme botanique conditioner cg friendly?

Harini Vijayakumar

June 30, 2020 at 9:28 pm

I am harini from chennai and i have a long history of suffering to keep my curly hair well and on my head. I have new hope seeing ur blog. Please help me with my questions

1. I oil my hair, leave it in through the week and wash once a week – the old indian upbringing . i find if i oil just before a wash my hair feels more than the usual dry after a wash. i do not know how to and if i should replace the oil and i see u haven’t mentioned using oil in ur routine.

2. my hair is extremely dry even though i use oil and all. please tell me how to moisturise my hair

2. How long should i try ur beginner’s kit till i see results. i understand its different for different people but an approximation would certainly help.

Thank you so much,

Harini

July 2, 2020 at 3:25 pm

Hi Harini
1. I rarely oil my hair. You could see some ways to oil your hair here – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/oils-and-curly-hair-benefits-types-and-ways-to-apply/
2. The routine and products will help with exactly that
3. The answer is in your question 🙂 there’s no approximate. It could be days, weeks or months.

Surya

September 6, 2020 at 7:11 pm

Hi Anjana,
Iam a new follower of your blog and new to cg method.I started cg method 2 months back.I think my hair type is between 2b and 2cIam using Arata gel & cream.i do oil my hair twice in a month.Is it ok?Iam not using diffuser to dry my hair.i do plopping.so is it necessary to do diffusing?

September 8, 2020 at 3:48 pm

Diffusing is not at all compulsory Surya 🙂
Yes you can oil twice a month

Prajakta

October 14, 2020 at 3:49 pm

Hi Anjana,
I am one month into CG method. For the first two weeks my hair did not feel dry after refreshing every single day. But for the past two weeks, on the washday my hair is all nice, the curls are defined and full of moisture. Then next day, only when I refresh I can see the curls definition (I use moderate water to refresh) and soon as my hair dries, curls slightly loose definition and don’t look like they have enough moisture/look very dry.
To refresh I apply water to my hair using praying hands and then apply the leave-in and then homemade flax seed gel. I also do deep conditioning every week using aarnya hair mask. I’m not sure if I have missed something or I’m doing it wrong. 🙁

Please help.

October 15, 2020 at 6:12 pm

I don’t think you are doing anything wrong as well, give it time. 1 month is a very short period 🙂

Pratiksha

October 17, 2020 at 9:55 pm

Hi anjana, I have been in cgm since a year now but I dunno nothing seems to work, I used cantu curl activator, arata products now I m using ashba also I use jessicurl deep conditioner, also I clarify using mamaearth shampoo. My hair curls well when wet but as it starts drying its frizzy and the curl just doesnt retains. Please suggest something.

October 19, 2020 at 2:30 pm

Check this Pratiksha https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/16-mistakes-might-making-curly-hair-routine/

October 19, 2020 at 2:10 pm

Okay, Thank you 🙂

Divya Pradeep

November 25, 2020 at 3:47 pm

Hi,
Your posts are great. I have thin curly hair.. can you please suggest some curly products that are suitable for my thin frizzy hair.

November 25, 2020 at 4:14 pm

Please check the beginner kit on this post

Sindhura

January 3, 2021 at 3:16 pm

Hello! I’ve been following you for a while. Thank you for the content.
I have a question which even the internet couldn’t answer it for me.
When we are diffusing our hair, is it okay if water gets into the hairdryer or does it harm the dryer? Since we out the wet hair inside the diffuser cup, there is a chance of water getting into the dryer right? Or is there a technique to avoid this

January 4, 2021 at 3:58 pm

Hi Sindhura, hair shouldn’t be dripping wet when starting to diffuse. You can either plop or use a t-shirt.
A few drops of water falling through the entire duration of diffusing is OK.

Niketa

January 10, 2021 at 11:51 pm

Hi, whenever I do upside down styling my hair get stuck and become tangled after styling, even after shaking to remove stucked hairs they not remove, upside down styling not work for me even after I slide my hairs slowly to stand they get tangled and stuck. What should I do to avoid this ?

January 11, 2021 at 4:00 pm

Hi Niketa, you can style sideways. Flip you hair to both sides and scrunch in the products

Shruthi

April 12, 2021 at 7:18 pm

Hi Anjana… I’m new to the world of embracing my curls. I think my hair type falls between 2c and 3a. Its thick and is wavy. Like every one, love the curls when it is wet and hate it when it drys up. My question is, how important is it to use a hair cream/mousse? Can you go without it?? I work from home almost everyday so no going out much.. .what’s your daily routine?? Between the wash days. Also do you apply any oil on the non wash days?
Sorry, lot of questions.. like I said, new the world of embracing curls.

April 15, 2021 at 9:56 am

Hi Shruthi, You don’t have to use cream and gel if you are sitting at home. I use only shampoo and conditioner on most wash days nowadays. I don’t oil much nowadays

Shivani

May 16, 2021 at 8:35 pm

Hello……
So recently i hv come across with this cg method n it’s been 6 months nw tht i hv been experimenting with it…. Actually i had gt my hair chemically straightened…. So after a big chop i hv strtd the curly hair journey…..
Bt one thing tht keeps bothering me is the amount of hair i lose on my wash days….. Every where i hv been to they say its nrml…. Bt i don’t understand hw much of loss is nrml…. If u cld plss guide me on this

May 17, 2021 at 10:33 am

Check this Shivani https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/hairfall-causes-remedies/

Vishika

August 10, 2021 at 4:19 pm

Is it necessary to use gel?? As I have hairfall issue, is it advisable to use alot of conditioner for detangling?
I have thin hair, will leave in conditioner/ cream result in flat hair??

August 10, 2021 at 5:41 pm

Hi Vishika,
1) Gel isn’t a must. Try with and without gel and see what you like better
2) https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/hairfall-causes-remedies/
3) Yes leave-ins may cause flat hair, gels may work better in your case then

Harika Punna

August 17, 2021 at 8:36 am

Hi Anjana,
I have been trying your beginners kit since 2 weeks. I see great results on the day of hair wash but after a day my hair becomes messy and comb it.
Please tell me how I can make my curls stay longer and can I comb it or not.
Also, how will I know that I have applied enough of conditioner, before I rinse it off.

August 17, 2021 at 10:04 am

Check these posts Harika –
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-faq/
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/shouldnt-brush-comb-curly-hair-after-dry/
https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/much-conditioner-use/

Harika

August 17, 2021 at 1:56 pm

I will check, thank you Anjana!

Isha

August 24, 2021 at 11:28 am

Hi Anjana, First of all thank you sharing wonderful techniques. All credit goes to you for the way my curls look these days. I had a few questions:
1. my curls look really fluffy and big after diffusing (say in the morning), but the same night they go a bit flat. The fluffiness vanishes. Should I try the mist spray? especially my crown area (that goes flat almost every time)
2. I use Cantu cream, but very often it weighs my curls down. Are there any recommendation from your side. I am in California and there is not much humidity here. My curls are 2c/3a type. I use cantu gel and that does the job well. I have also tried AS I Am leave-in instead of cantu cream, works well but lacks shine.
3. I also lack moisture/shine many times. Cant decide which product to try.

August 24, 2021 at 5:48 pm

Hi Isha!
1) I keep fluffing my hair throughout the day – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/10-ways-prevent-crown-lying-flat-curls-roots/
2) Have you seen this – https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/beginner-friendly-simple-curly-hair-starter-kit/
3) Keep experimenting and have patience 🙂

December 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm

Hi Anjana,
I have been following the method for more than 3 months, I am very happy with the curls.
But, the curls I get are not well formed, they are frizzy and are not defined. The small hair comes out from the curls formed.
How can I reduce frizz and make curls be defined?

January 6, 2022 at 12:32 pm

Check this Harika https://www.curlsandbeautydiary.com/curly-hair-faq/

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