This curly hair routine is perfect for anyone looking for a natural curl care routine that actually works. An effective curly hair routine helps you care for and define your curls without complicated steps. Struggling with frizz, dry ends, or loss of curl definition? Then it's time for a simple yet powerful curly hair routine.
At Pretty Curly Girl, we believe in clear, straightforward steps specially developed for naturally curly hair. In this blog, you'll discover how a good hair routine for curls can keep your strands healthy, hydrated, and well-defined.
Step 1: cleanse
Choose a shampoo to cleanse the hair or a co-wash to freshen up.
Step 2: Condition
Our conditioners are made to detangle, nourish to moisture the curls and to ad protein if needed. Your fingers or comb will glide through your curls.
Step 3: Style
Choose 2 styling products to create amazing, shiny and bouncy curls that last for days. Apply on wet hair and scrunch the product onto the hair to activate the curl pattern.
Curly Hair Routine: The Foundation for Healthy, Defined Curls
The structure of curly hair makes it more prone to dryness, breakage, and frizz. Natural oils have a harder time reaching the ends, which means your curls need extra care to stay healthy. That’s why a specific styling routine for curly hair is essential to prevent common issues.
The popular Curly Girl Method avoids harsh ingredients like sulfates, silicones, and drying alcohols. Instead, it focuses on gentle cleansing, deep hydration, and enhancing your hair’s natural texture.
Curly Hair Routine in 3 Steps
Ready to transform your curls? Follow these simple curly hair routine steps with Pretty Curly Girl products and discover how a consistent routine can give you healthy, defined, and frizz-free curls.
Step 1: Cleanse
Start with the Reset Shampoo to remove buildup and product residue. This is an essential first step for anyone beginning the Curly Girl Method.
Follow up weekly with our Peppermint Clean Shampoo, a gentle CG-approved shampoo for curly hair. This curl-friendly shampoo cleanses your hair in a mild way and helps restore balance.
In our opinion, it’s the best shampoo for a natural curly hair routine: refreshing, effective, and free from harsh ingredients.
Choose one of our 4 cleanse products depending on your curls need.
- Reset Shampoo (with sulphates to remove all build-up.)
- Peppermint Clean Shampoo (mild cleanser, use every week)
- Pretty Shampoo Bar (mild cleanse, use every week)
- Pepermint Freah Co-Wash (conditioner wash, to freshen up the curls)
Step 2: Condition
After washing, your hair needs intensive nourishment. Use the Intense Moisture Deep Conditioner to deeply hydrate your curls.
If your curls are damaged, go for the Intense Protein Deep Conditioner, which repairs the hair with strengthening protein.
Leave the conditioner on for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the active ingredients to penetrate deep into the hair structure.
This step is essential in any nourishing curly hair routine.Choose your step 2 product based on what your curls needs, mositure of protein.
- Bye Bye Tangles Conditioner (for a quick fix, detangle the hair and rinse out)
- Intense Moisture DeepConditioner (keep on for 15 minutes to moisture the curls)
- Intense Protein Deepconditioner (keep on for 15 minutes to add protein to your curls).
- 2in1 Heavy Creams (can be used as a deepconditoner or as a leave-in)
Step 3: Style
Yes now its time to create shiny, bouncy curls.
First you need to nourish your curls:
Then choose 1 styling product with a hold
- Magical Flaxseed Gel (medium gold)
- Strong Hold Gel (very strong hold)
- Flexible Hold Gel (medium/soft hold)
- Airy Volume Foam
- Flaxseed Styling Foam
Extra options for style and refresh
Style products
Finishing: Drying and Refreshing
Let your hair air-dry or use a diffuser on a low setting. Avoid touching your curls while drying to prevent frizz.
For in-between care, use the Rosewater Refresh Spray combined with a bit of Leave-in Conditioner or Gel. This keeps your curly hair routine effective even between wash days.
Essential Products for Your Curl Routine
Pretty Curly Girl offers CG-approved products to build a strong foundation:
Reset Shampoo (Final Wash) – Removes build-up, ideal when starting your routine.
Peppermint Clean Shampoo – Gently cleanses with a refreshing effect.
Intense Moisture Deep Conditioner – Deeply hydrates dry, thirsty curls.
Intense Protein Deep Conditioner – Restores brittle or damaged hair with strengthening protein.
Leave-in Conditioner – Lightweight care without weighing curls down.
Strong Hold Gel / Flexible Hold Gel / Magical Flaxseed Gel – Provides long-lasting hold and frizz control.
Accessories: A Small but Powerful Upgrade to Your Curl Routine
A well-chosen accessory like a curl brush can make your styling routine easier and more effective. Think better clumping, less breakage, and even product distribution.
Always use on wet hair, after applying your leave-in or gel. Our recommended Clumpbrush helps improve your styling routine without adding extra steps.
Start Your Curly Hair Routine Today
Ready to take your curly hair routine to the next level?
With Pretty Curly Girl products and the right tools, your curl routine becomes a smooth and effortless part of your day
