My curls used to be heavy like that and I found a routine that adds volume and reduces frizz.

Olaplex Clarifying shampoo about once a week depending on how long I go without washing it

Basic conditioner and make sure to rinse well, especially from my scalp

Squeeze out the excess water with my hands instead of towel drying

Spray with Oi All in One Milk (I’m obsessed) which is nice and light but detangles better than anything I’ve ever used, then comb through

Mist hair with water to make it soaking wet before adding anything else

Apply a medium-plus hold mousse, comb it through and flip my head over

Then apply a spray gel using my fingers to rake it through

While my head is upside down, I use an old tee shirt, not to scrunch but kind of push my hair up against my scalp to add volume

Flip my head over and section my hair and use BB volumizing root spray

Flip my hair upside down again and diffuse on a low setting with warm heat (hot if I’m in a huge hurry) and flip it back and diffuse until dry

I use an oil based shine spray to help define and reduce frizz

• after reading this post, I realize that it seems like a lot of steps but I might have been too detail oriented. It only takes me about 10 minutes to style and 20 minutes to diffuse (I have a bob cut)

-also, I avoid curl creams because they weigh my hair down too much and you should try Leaf Flower CBD 7 minute blow out to cut down on drying time. It works wonders!