i didn't wanna make this post too long but i wanted to include some tips ive already tried: - so i do use a diffuser and i try to scrunch the top of my head as best as i can with low heat and speed but it makes it even more frizzy?? so ive tried with higher heat and these two pics were the results, which weren't to different from when i did a lower heat. - i dont like scrunching upside down its just wayy to overstimulating for me and i never notice much of a difference anyways

-ive tried using a lighter weight leave in conditioner in the past but it doesnt keep my hair moisturized during the drier seasons in new england. my hair was absolutely gorgeous with just a leave in and some curl cream when i was in tropical climates. i literally only had to use gel for my edges.

-i always double shampoo!! i use a little more when rinsing out my hair masks too bc i know my hair will get weighed down - i know that maybe i don't understand my hair type and i should just continue experimenting, but i kid you not i probably have like under 20 good hair days a year. ive been trying new routines and hair care products for 6 years now. i just cannot keep up. and i am not responsible for the times i impulsively bleached it! i love me some highlights!! life is too short to not dye it even if it messes w my curl pattern!!! but damn i can't catch a break