Tired of complicated curly hair routines? Embrace your natural curls with this simple, yet mindful guide to healthy, vibrant curls that won’t take all day.
You don’t need a shelf full of products, and washing and styling your hair shouldn’t take up your entire day. The best routine is one that prioritizes the health of your hair and scalp. It should be simple and something you know you can stick with. Without consistency, your curls will suffer.
Here’s a simple guide to building your curly hair routine.
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Curly Hair Routine Steps
Step 1: Prep your Hair - Clarifying Shampoo
Detoxing your hair once a month is essential to keep your curls vibrant and healthy.
Goldie Locks® Clarifying Shampoo removes silicones, waxes, and product buildup while deeply cleansing the scalp of excess oil and sebum.
Step 2: Hydrate and Prep Pre-Shampoo
Prevent tangles the day and night before wash day by wearing your hair in a loose bun or pineapple. Sleep on a silk pillowcase or use a silk wrap to reduce frizz and breakage.
If your hair feels particularly dry, begin your routine with a deep conditioning treatment.
Goldie Locks® Signature Hair Mask deeply nourishes, strengthens strands, tames frizz, and revives dull, tired hair.
Step 3: Shampoo
Curly hair craves hydration, so avoid daily washing—this strips away natural oils. Washing 2–3 times per week helps maintain softness and bounce.
Apply Goldie Locks® Signature Shampoo to the scalp. This sulfate-free, silicone-free formula protects the hair while enhancing strength and softness for healthier, more resilient curls.
Step 4: Condition
After shampooing, gently squeeze out excess water and apply conditioner from mid-lengths to ends. Leave it in for 2–3 minutes.
Detangle gently with your fingers or a wide-tooth comb to help define curls, reduce breakage, and encourage healthy growth.
Goldie Locks® Signature Conditioner has a lightweight, moisture-rich formula that penetrates deeply, hydrating each strand without weighing curls down. It leaves hair soft, smooth, detangled, and frizz-free with noticeable shine.
Step 5: Style
Styling products should reflect how you want your curls to look—defined, hydrated, shiny, and frizz-free.
After scrunching out excess water with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt, apply your chosen styling products:
Use Goldie Locks® Signature Hair Serum to define curls, boost shine, reduce frizz, and nourish without heaviness.
Layer with Goldie Locks® Smoothing Cream to manage frizz and boost smoothness.
Use Goldie Locks® Signature Leave-In Conditioner to hydrate, prime, and protect each strand before styling.
Let your curls air-dry for soft, springy, bouncy results.
Pro tips:
- In between washes, apply Goldie Locks® Dry Shampoo Powder to absorb oil and extend your style. It also thickens strands and refreshes your scalp.
- Use microfiber towels or cotton T-shirts instead of regular towels to avoid frizz.
- Sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase, or use the pineapple method or a satin bonnet to protect your curls overnight.
- Scrunch hair while it’s slightly damp to enhance curl definition and add volume.
FAQs
What is the order of a curly hair routine?
- Clarify: Use a clarifying shampoo once a month to revamp your hair by removing buildup.
- Shampoo: Cleanse your hair two to three times a week with a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo.
- Condition: Apply a moisturizing conditioner, focusing on the mid-lengths to ends.
- Rinse and Style: After rinsing, apply a leave-in conditioner for added moisture, followed by a serum to control frizz and provide hold.
- Air Dry and Scrunch: Let your hair air dry whenever possible. If using heat, opt for a diffuser along with a Blow Dry Spray to protect against heat damage and manage frizz.
- Refresh: Between wash days, use dry shampoo at the roots and spritz leave-in conditioner or a curl refresher spray to revive and reshape curls.
How often should I wash curly hair?
Curly hair is naturally drier than other hair types. Frequent washing strips the hair of its natural oils, which can lead to dryness, frizz, and breakage. For optimal health, curly hair should be washed 2–3 times per week.
Should I condition curly hair every day?
Use a lightweight leave-in conditioner after washing your hair, then maintain moisture with refresh sprays to keep curls hydrated without weighing them down.
Should you comb curly hair every day?
Curly hair should not be combed when it's dry, and it doesn't need to be combed daily. The best time to detangle curly hair is when it's wet and saturated with conditioner, during wash days.
Final Thoughts
Keeping your curly hair routine simple will maximize your time, energy, and budget. By staying consistent, you'll achieve better and faster results.
Curls need regular moisture and gentle care, so avoid over-manipulating them. With the right techniques and products, you can achieve healthier, stronger, and vibrantly defined curls.
