So I tried the curly girl method but it wasn’t as good as Reddit claimed. Then I started mixing and matching products until I found my “holy grail” routine. I do think it’s just different preference and hair style. The gel did crap for me personall. I also think a lot of the advice was written for broke college kids which is great and makes the method accessible but it took a while to realize that there’s really good quality products to use instead.
I have a medicated ketocanonzole shampoo I use a few times a week for some dermatitis issues which screws some things up. But this is my normal routine. I wash and condition every other day.
Wash day:
- Shampoo with SheaMoisture Intensive Hydration Shampoo with Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil
- Deep condition with Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Condition Hair Mask
- Comb in after shower the SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
- Comb in more the SheaMoisture Frizz Free Curl Mousse
- Style with SheaMoisture Hold & Shine Moisture Mix
I do a 5-10min plop with a microfiber towel between the deep condition and hair smoothie. Allows me to shave or brunch my teeth or whatever I need to do in between.
Non wash day:
Comb in the SheaMoisture Frizz Free Curl Mousse
Style with SheaMoisture Hold & Shine Moisture Mix