The Monday Struggle Was Real
So Monday happened. I was so excited to try my new curl brush — you know that feeling when you get a new product and you just know it’s going to change your life? Yeah, that was me. The results? Super defined curls, sure. But also… way too much volume on top. Like, “did I stick my finger in an electrical socket?” levels of volume. My usual trick of brushing downward and just curling the ends? Totally didn’t work with this brush. First-time brush struggles are real, y’all 😅
Today’s Redemption Arc
But here’s the thing about curly hair — every wash day is a new chance to get it right. So today, I tweaked my routine just a little bit, and WOW. The difference! Softer curls, way more balanced, and that bouncy movement that makes you want to do a hair flip every five seconds.
May the Curly Hair Gods bless your next wash day too 🙏✨
💧 What You’ll Need
- Leave-In Conditioner : L’Oréal Paris Elvive (Elseve in France, but its the same)
- Curl Activator : Creme Of Nature Pure Honey Curl Activator
- Gel : Eco Style Curl & Wave
- Detangling brush : Tangle Teezer Ultimate Detangler Brush
- Curl brush (the star of the show!) : Bounce Curl
(My exact model is discontinued, but this is the closest match and gets rave reviews for defining curls without frizz!)
🌿 My 3-Step Routine
- Step 1: Cleanse & Condition
Start with a clean slate! Wash your hair with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. For this wash, I used L’Oréal Shampoo and Franck Provost Curl Conditioner — both are amazing for keeping curls hydrated without weighing them down.
- Step 2: Layer Your Products
On wet hair, apply your leave-in conditioner and gently detangle. Then work in your curl activator section by section, making sure every strand gets some love. Finish by applying gel throughout to lock in definition and fight frizz. Brush through with your detangling brush to distribute everything evenly.
- Step 3: Define & Dry
Here’s where the curl brush comes in! Use it to define the ends and form those gorgeous, juicy ringlets while your hair is still wet. This is the step that made ALL the difference today. Then either diffuse or air dry (I air-dried this time because I had nowhere to be and honestly? The results were chef’s kiss). Just let the magic happen!
✨ The Result
Soft, shiny, defined curls with that light, airy movement we all dream of. No crunch, no frizz, just happy, healthy curls that actually move when I move my head. Is that too much to ask? I think not!
Want to try this routine yourself?
🔄 Step 1: Cleanse & Prep
💧 Step 2: Define & Activate
✨ Step 3: Style & Hold
And that’s it! This simple 3-step routine using a leave-in, curl activator, and gel is all it takes to get defined, soft curls that last. I’d love to hear from you—have you tried any of these products? What’s your holy-grail curl combo?
Let me know in the comments below!
