MAINTAINING CURLS DOESN’T REQUIRE DAILY WASHING.

Aug 30

Refreshing

I’m about to share all my secrets for keeping your curls looking defined, bouncy, and frizz-free between wash days. Whether it’s Day 2, Day 3, or after a sweaty workout, these tips will help your curls thrive!

1️⃣ Always Tackle Frizz First
Start with a curl cream, leave-in conditioner (spray or cream), mousse, wax, or a lightweight gel. Mousse and gels work best from Day 3 onwards — they’re heavier and can weigh down your hair if used too early.

2️⃣ Warm It Up
Apply a small amount to your palms and emulsify. This warms the product so it spreads easily. Apply upside down for lift or top-down to smooth volume.

3️⃣ Bring Stray Curls Back to Life
For straighter pieces, hydrate with a spray mister. Take the clump in your palms, saturate with water, then gently scrunch the curl up. Pulsate at the roots and let it fall naturally. Frizzier hair? A little product can help — sometimes water alone is enough to reactivate what’s already in your hair.

4️⃣ Refreshing Technique Matters
Use praying hands when refreshing all your hair to smooth frizz. Avoid raking through — this breaks up curl clumps and creates more frizz.

5️⃣ Less is More
Be mindful of how much product is already in your hair. Start small — you can always add more. On wash day, heavier application can give your curls hold for Days 2 & 3.

6️⃣ Oils vs Thicker Products
Oils are great for shine but too thin to re-clump curls. Thicker products keep curls clumped and add shine. Just avoid heavy application at the roots to prevent greasiness.

7️⃣ Keeping Curls Intact During Workouts

Long Hair:

High ponytail with a silk or satin scrunchie — loosely pull back to avoid stretching roots.
Loose bun: Tip head upside down, wrap hair gently, secure with a scrunchie.
Big claw clip for lower-impact workouts.
After exercising, shake hair out, let it settle for 10 minutes, then refresh.

Short Hair:

Clip the top/front back or use a scrunchie.
Headbands help keep hair off your neck.

💡 Pro Tip for Exercise Lovers:
If you’re active and wear your hair up most days, make sure to squish in conditioner and apply a little product. This keeps your hair hydrated, so when you want to wear it down, your curls will look amazing.

With these techniques, you’ll have them looking refreshed and fabulous all week long.

Shannon McCallum