Aftercare

This aftercare guide is designed to support a realistic, lower-fuss routine.

It is intended as a guide, not a fixed set of rules. Adapt it based on what works best for your hair, preferences, and daily life. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.

1. Shampoo, co-wash, and condition as needed. Rinse the conditioner as thoroughly as you prefer.
2. Using your hands, gently squeeze excess water from your hair. For most people, the ideal result is somewhere between dripping wet and towel-dried.
3. Re-apply a moisturising conditioner. Use a thicker rinse-out conditioner or treatment product for dry or frizzier textures. Use a spray or other leave-in conditioner for finer or less frizzy hair. Do not rinse. Optional: add supportive styling products such as curl cream, foam, gel, or mousse based on your needs or preferences. Using nothing at all is entirely okay, too. Ensure any conditioner and products are thoroughly distributed using your hands, comb, brush, or whatever works best for you.
4. Gently but firmly scrunch excess moisture from the hair. Once all products are applied, use a dry fabric of your preference, such as a towel, microfibre towel, or t-shirt, and gently but firmly scrunch excess moisture from the hair. This step helps the hair gather into its natural pattern. You can also put your hair up in a towel turban using whatever fabric you prefer until you are ready to proceed.
5. Air-dry or diffuse. Once your chosen drying method has started, try not to touch or further scrunch your hair.
6. After the hair is at least 90% dry, shake it out at the roots with fingers spread, using short, firm hand movements.
7. Apply a leave-in spray conditioner to refresh on the following days. Again, air-dry or lightly diffuse as needed.

Helpful Tips

For drier textures, the amount of conditioner you reapply directly affects frizz control and curl definition. More product usually means more control. If you prefer volume and fullness, use less, and shake out your haircut at the roots once fully dry.

When balancing protein and moisture, experimentation is essential. There is no universal formula. If you are using a diffuser, heat is fine, but avoid holding it too long in one spot.

Frizz is not the enemy. Unflattering shapes are. Don’t let influencer content or social media imagery convince you that you need endless products to “fix” your curls. There is no such thing as perfect curls. Once well cut, your hair should reveal daily variation, movement, and natural imperfection.

Styling your hair from wet to dry, when the shape is sound, should take under 15 minutes for most people.

Once the shape is sound, routine becomes rhythm, not work.