• Have your hair trimmed dry. This will get rid of any damage or split ends while preventing uneven shrinkage.

• Use sulfate free zero lather shampoo. Most shampoos contain harsh, drying sulfates that are extremely damaging for curly hair (ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, etc.) They make curly hair frizzy and uncooperative. Using a sulfate free shampoo will cleanse the hair just as effectively without stripping it of moisture. Shampoo scalp only. You never dream of washing a good sweater with detergent. Yet most shampoos contain harsh detergents (sodium lauryl sulfate or laureth sulfate) that one finds in dish washing liquid. They work great for pots and pans because they cut grease so effectively. Your hair on the other hand, needs to retain some natural oils, which protect your hair and scalp. Stripping them away deprives the hair of necessary moisture and amino acids and makes it look dry and dull;

• Distribute conditioner throughout ends untangle gently. Use your fingers or a wide-toothed comb. Start by untangling bottom sections of your hair and then gradually move upwards. Let the conditioner sit in your hair for five minutes or so for extra moisture. You also may want to part your hair at this point with a comb. Part your hair to the side to prevent &triangle-shaped.

• Do the final rinse of your hair with cool or cold water. This will decrease frizz and add shine. Leave some conditioner in your hair, especially in dry sections like the ends.

• Stop using a brush. It damages your hair whether it is wet or dry. It causes frizz and makes dry hair tangle. Use a wide-toothed comb instead, or even better, use your fingers. If it is difficult to detangle your hair this way, add more conditioner to your hair or trim unruly ends.

• Apply products when your hair is still soaking wet. This will trap the moisture inside the cuticle of the hair, giving you moisture-rich curls. When your hair dries completely scrunch your hair. This will release the gel cast allowing your curls to look their best. (Micro-fiber towels work best. Cotton t-shirts work well; they absorb the moisture, but do not leave hair frizzy; paper towels can also be used).