The ultimate styling routine for defined, frizz-free, and bouncy curls.
Want to style your curls like a pro and finally say goodbye to frizz? This complete curl routine will guide you step-by-step to achieving the best results – from choosing between wet or damp styling to using a diffuser and breaking the cast. With the right techniques and CG-approved products, you'll get frizz-free, defined curls that stay beautiful for days.
1. Start smart: wet or damp hair?
Many curly-haired people underestimate it: the moisture content of your hair during styling largely determines the final result.
- Wet hair ➜ ensures perfect distribution of your products and a sleek, shiny finish.
- Wetting the hair ➜ often gives it a little more volume, but sometimes a little less definition.
💡 Pro Tip:
- High porosity or fine hair? Chances are styling wet hair will work better.
- Thick or coarse hair? It often responds better to a wet hair styling .
2. Choose the right products (and the right quantity!)
Even the best technique won't work if your products don't match what your hair needs.
Product selection by hair type:
- Fine or wavy hair ➜ light, airy products
- Dry, thick or porous hair ➜ nourishing, richer formulas
- Long-lasting definition ➜ gels with strong hold
- Anti-frizz & hydration ➜ creams or leave-in conditioners
Pay attention to the quantity:
- Too little ➜ insufficient hold, frizz
- Too much ➜ buildup, greasiness, heavy curls
💡 Start with a small amount per section, only add more if necessary.
Does your hair feel sticky or stiff? Then you're in the "too much" zone.
3. The power of styling techniques
The way you apply your products determines your curl pattern and the final result.
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Brushing technique – For perfect distribution & beautiful curl clumps
➜ Work on wet hair, divide into sections, brush from the roots to the ends and let the curls form naturally.
➜ Then scrunch for extra bounce.
✅ Reduces frizz, enhances definition, even distribution. - Rake & Shake – Distribute product with your fingers and gently shake at the ends for a natural fall.
- Praying Hands – Smooth product along the length for smooth, frizz-free curls.
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Scrunching – Squeeze from bottom to top to activate curl formation.
💡 Want more volume? Style with your head upside down.
4. Wet Plopping – the definition booster
Want maximum definition ? Try wet plopping with a shower cap.
Here's how to do it:
- Apply styling products to wet hair.
- Put on a shower cap and let it sit for 5–10 minutes.
- Remove the cap and squeeze out excess water with a microfiber towel or T-shirt.
- If desired, apply another thin layer of gel for extra hold.
✅ Reduces drying time
✅ Enhances curl definition
5. Drying: Hoovering & Pixie Diffusing
The drying method affects volume, fluffiness, and definition.
🔥 Hoover Diffusing (hovering)
- Diffuser hovering above the curls
- High heat & blowing power
- Perfect for setting the cast without lint.
💨 Pixie Diffusing
- Use low speed & medium heat.
- Place sections in the diffuser and lift gently.
- More volume and bouncy curls
💡 Usually, a combination of hovering → pixie diffusing works best.
6. Air drying – yes or no?
- Advantage: No heat, less chance of damage.
- Disadvantage: Often less volume, longer drying time, prone to frizz in humid air.
Conclusion: for most curly hair types, diffusing yields a more beautiful, longer-lasting result.
7. Break Cast & Fluff
After drying, your hair sometimes feels hard – that's the cast .
- Break it up by kneading with dry hands or a few drops of Amazing Curls Super Sealing Oil mixed with some water.
- Result: soft, shiny, bouncy curls.
- Use a volume pick or your fingers at the roots for extra volume.
Conclusion – your curls, your routine
🎯 For maximum definition :
- Style on wet hair
- Wet popping with shower cap
- Start with Hoovering, finish with Pixie Diffusing
- Break the cast with oil and add volume.
Remember: products, technique, and quantity all work together to create your perfect curls.