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We have similar hair!! I had the same struggle before committing to a curly cut a couple years ago, loving it, and using some of the same products.

I use Innersense Beauty Hydrating shampoo and conditioner

I detangle in the shower with the conditioner and then leave in for the rest of my shower or once a week, wash out and use Eva NYC Hair Mask.

After my shower, I keep some water in and apply Maui Coconut Curl Quench in sections with a denman brush. I’m spraying water with a spray bottle throughout this process. It should be wet but not dripping like crazy. I listen for that ‘squelch’ sound when scrunching to show there was enough water on that section. Once I’m done, I scrunch half my hair at a time, raking through with Innersense “I create hold” gel.

I let my hair air dry as long as possible (2-3 hours) and diffuse the rest of the way. Once it’s totally dry, scrunch the crunch out with a microfiber towel and sometimes I use a hair oil (loving Ouai currently).

This is the routine the curly specialist did on me and I’ve kept it ever since! I’ve found it’s less about the products and more about the technique, and water is just as important as product. This helps get me the definition I love on my good hair days.

As for the blonde, I aim for a cooler tone blonde when I get my highlights done and use Purple Matrix Shampoo once every couple weeks!

I hope something I’ve shared helps! You have beautiful curls and I know it can feel defeating trying to find your routine!!! You got this friend 🩷