Curl

Curly
hair care centers on moisture and gentle handling: sulfate-free shampoo, rich
conditioner, leave-in cream, and a styling gel applied to soaking-wet hair.
Scrunch, plop, and air-dry or diffuse on low. Silk pillowcases and pineapple
up-dos protect curls overnight.

A curly
hair starter kit: sulfate-free shampoo, rich conditioner, leave-in
conditioner, curl cream, and a styling gel. Add a weekly deep conditioner and
a silk pillowcase or bonnet for overnight protection.

Keep
curls hydrated with a leave-in, style on soaking-wet hair with cream and gel,
and don't touch them until fully dry. Scrunch out the gel cast once dry,
sleep on silk, and diffuse only on low heat to preserve definition.

The best
curl-defining products combine hydration and hold: a leave-in conditioner, a
curl cream, and a gel or mousse. Styling gels with flaxseed, glycerin, or
polyquats give the longest-lasting, most defined pattern.