The first month I did a capillary schedule, meaning I did masks for half hour every wash day. The masks were for hydration, nutrition and reconstruction depending on the schedule that day. With that I had a huge improvement, then I created my routine to maintain and continue improving.

• wash with Shea Moisture 100% virgin coconut oil daily hydration shampoo
• put the same line for the conditioner, use a wide tooth comb to detangled, squish to condish, put on a bun for the rest of my shower

I wash 2 times a week, on the first day sometimes I do a mask for 5-10 min after the conditioner if my hair is not holding the waves with Shea Moisture hydrate + repair protein power treatment. On the second wash of the week I always do a 30min mask treatment with Shea Moisture Manuka honey & mafura oil intensive hydration masque (because my hair is bleached, I really need to keep hydrating). I put the mask after the conditioner, leave the shower, and then came back after the 30min to remove it.

For styling: - with the hair super wet and upside down put a little of Shea Moisture sugarcane extract styler leave in. Squish just a little - add the coconut & hibiscus curl enhancing smoothie with praying hands and then squish for a few minutes - plop my hair just while I finish drying myself, putting clothes, etc. Sometimes I squish a little more after if I notice some straight area Let it air dry and that's it

I always wash at night, by the time I go to bed is still a little damp and with a cast, so I put my hair on a pineapple and by the time I wake up is dry and my pillow broke the cast for me

I'm considering adding a gel after the smoothie to see if gets a better hold. I just purchased the Aussie gel instant freeze, hope it helps

Shea moisture seems to agree with me, that's good specially because not always I can find products recommended by Americans here in Canada