

Why are my curls so stringy instead of forming bigger curl clumps?
I have 2C–3A curls with medium porosity, but instead of forming bigger curl clumps, my hair separates into lots of tiny, thin strands, making it look frizzy in most areas.
Current routine:
- Shampoo + conditioner 2–3x/week
- Fix My Curls Leave-In Cream + Defining Hair Gel after wash
- On refresh days, I wet my hair with a spray bottle, reapply a little leave-in (sometimes gel), and scrunch.
I'm attaching close-up photos. Is this just my natural curl pattern, or is there something in my routine that's preventing larger curl clumps from forming?