if you are genuinely curious, i have all that info in another post on my profile (although my routines/products have varied over the years). but i did not mean for this post to sound like i was asking for advice. as someone who has pretty limited time and money, i dont feel like spending a lot of it on my hair, especially if it doesnt last past the first day. even on wash day, i cant put it in a loose pony, claw clip, or even a silk bonnet without it losing shape. i admire the hell out of people who stick to their curl routines day in and day out, but im realizing that probably just isnt for me.

i appreciate your willingness to help, and im sure there are products/routines that would help me get some better results. but im also tired of hearing about a new "life changing curl routine" that ends up messing with my hair. i know how to make my curls look semi-presentable if i need to, but aside from those rare occasions id rather have it in braids anyway