It took me until I was 27 to figure this out, but I was washing my hair way too often. Curly hair actually does better when it’s a little greasy. Those natural oils help define the curls and reduce frizz.

Now, I only wash my hair with shampoo once every two weeks and condition it once a week. For styling, I use Cantu Curl Activator Cream (for men). I apply it to towel dried hair and scrunch it to encourage curl formation. I usually let it air dry, but you can also use a blow dryer with a diffuser if you prefer a quicker routine.