Affordable routine recommendations for my curls?
Hi! I’m looking for affordable routine recommendations for my curls.
I think my hair is around 3B, dense, and maybe medium-to-high porosity, especially on my lighter/dyed ends. My curls form, but my hair still looks/feels kind of dry and frizzy, especially toward the ends.
Current routine:
Shampoo/conditioner: I honestly use whatever shampoo and conditioner I have, nothing consistent right now.
Styling products: Cantu leave-in conditioner and Cantu curl cream.
Application: I usually brush style my hair, then diffuse.
Refresh: I spray my hair with water, add a little product, then diffuse again.
Sleep protection: I haven’t figured out a good way to protect my hair while sleeping yet.
The Cantu products are okay. My curls form but they don’t stay as soft/defined as I want, and my hair can still look dry/fluffy.
I’m looking for an affordable drugstore routine that is complete but not overly complicated. I’m open to shampoo, conditioner/deep conditioner, leave-in, curl cream, gel/mousse, etc., whatever would help me most but I don’t want a 12-step routine.
I have tried Shea Moisture before and I had a very similar experience to Cantu.
I appreciate any insights!