Alright so I tried this new wavy hair routine last month because my perm was getting flat and frizy real fast. Started by changing how I wash – only twice a week max now. First I flip my head upside down in the shower, get everything soaking wet then squeeze out water before slapping on conditioner. Key thing? Only putting conditioner from ears down, never near the roots!
Post-Shower Game Changer
After rinsing I immediately scrunch out extra water with my hands like I’m squeezing a stress ball. Then comes my secret weapon – this old cotton t-shirt I stole from my boyfriend. Wrap hair in that instead of a towel for 20 minutes while I get dressed. Cotton doesn’t mess up the curl pattern like terrycloth does.
Styling Steps That Actually Work
Here’s what I do while hair’s still damp:
1. Rake through leave-in conditioner with fingers
2. Palmful of curl cream rubbed between hands
3. Glide over sections like I’m petting a cat
4. Last step: scrunch in gel like I’m crumpling paper
All while head’s still upside down!
Drying & Sleeping Tricks
Tried diffusing first but it made me look like a poodle. Now I air-dry completely before touching. For sleep? Pineappling saved my life – loose high pony with scrunchie right on top of my head. Works way better than silk pillowcase alone.
Next-Day Fixes
Morning hair looks like roadkill? Mix water + conditioner in spray bottle:
- Lightly spritz sections
- Rescrunch curls upward
- Hit stubborn spots with hair dryer 10 seconds
Gets 90% of first-day bounce back instantly.
Been doing this exact dance for six weeks now and wow – curls still look fresh after 4 days! Before they’d collapse by lunchtime day two. Only takes 15 minutes longer than my old routine and zero fancy tools needed. Worth every extra second!
