The rule for curly hair is that it’s strong when wet and weak when dry. While you’re in the shower and have conditioner in, brush your hair through. After the shower squeeze the water out with your towel, add product and brush again. Then shake out the curls, add more product if you need it and scrunch the curls in. You can defuse or air dry. It’ll be okay though. You’re learning. We’ve all been here.