u/InsanityChampion

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Hello. I have been looking for ways to improve my curly hair routine but one of my biggest problems is identifying any issues with my hair. These two images were taken today after washing. My hair is not fully dry and I haven't touched it in any way since getting out the shower. Here is my wash day routine. All products used will be linked below:

1. Wet my hair with lukewarm water and apply shampoo focusing on my scalp. Rinse off.
2. Apply regular conditioner with lukewarm water focusing on the ends. Detangle hair. Leave in for around 10 minutes. Rinse off with cold water.
3. Apply a small amount of leave-in to soaking wet hair (which has turned out better for me than damp hair).
4. Apply a small amount of curl cream.
5. Apply gel and scrunch up to my roots for a few minutes.
6. Use a microfiber towel to dry my hair. Let the rest air-dry.
7. My hair takes about 2 hours to dry. When fully dry, I apply 2 drops of hair oil and scrunch the crunch out.

ALL PRODUCTS USED:

Shampoo: https://www.target.com/p/l-39-oreal-paris-ever-curl-sulfate-free-coconut-oil-hydracharge-shampoo-8-5-fl-oz/-/A-14337769?TCID=OGS&AFID=google&CPNG=Beauty&adgroup=63-0&region_id=088088

Conditioner: https://www.walgreens.com/store/c/garnier-fructis-grow-strong-conditioner-for-weak,-fragile-hair/ID=300415278-product?ext=gooFY26_GOO_Retail+Demand+Gen_Beauty_NA_PMAX_CA_FOS__pla_with_promotion_online&gad_campaignid=18148144450

Leave-In: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Skala-2in1-Hair-Treatment-Conditioner-for-Curly-Hair-35-2-oz-1x6/13580714230?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=2222222229713580714230_0000000000_22264615354&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=&wl4=&wl5=9004031&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=13580714230&veh=sem&gad_campaignid=22264616125

Curl Cream: https://www.ulta.com/p/coconut-hibiscus-smoothie-curl-enhancing-cream-xlsImpprod6390361?sku=2271857&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CATCI=pla-1843189647101&CAAGID=28397269470&CAWELAID=&CATARGETID=330000200002991483&CADevice=c&gad_campaignid=412312470

Gel: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Xtreme-Professional-Jumbo-Clear-Jar-35/24520135?wl13=2633&wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0

Hair Oil: https://www.target.com/p/mielle-organics-rosemary-mint-scalp-38-strengthening-hair-oil-2-fl-oz/-/A-75566105?sid=2753S&afid=google&TCID=OGS&CPNG=Beauty&adgroup=63-5