How to wash and style naturally wavy/curly hair

Once again, I’ve been long overdue to share my updated wavy/curly hair tutorial which includes some of my favorite products! That said, you do NOT need to use the same products or same amount of product. I believe learning proper application technique should be your main focus if you’re just starting out.
Following the steps and application technique are mainly what I wanted to highlight for this 2b/2c hair styling routine. This simple washday routine for wavy/curly hair can be as involved or relaxed as you choose. In this tutorial I show everything from how I apply products, how much I apply, how to plop and how to micro-plop. I also show the many diffusing techniques for wavy/curly hair and some tricks I use to help speed up the process. This wavy curly washday routine is my go-to and takes under an hour in total.
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Instagram: @wavycurly

[@AleSeveri]

My hair wasn't curly enough for the routines I saw on the internet and I thought it was weird and would never look good. Seeing your videos I realized that they don't have to be super curly to be beautiful! I will implement your advice! You are amazing, thank you for what you do! 〰️➰ W WAVY CURLY GIRLS!!!!

[@jodavies8247]

You have beautiful hair. When I was younger I had really curly hair ,now I'm in my sixties ,I've lost some curl and have more frizz. I will try this the way you do it and hopefully my hair will be more curly than frizzy. Thank you 😊

[@hannahexxx1222]

Thank you so much, I’m a 15 year old girl and I’m getting teased because I can’t style hair, this is absolutely beautiful work, thanks!

[@nw8204]

I decided to save my natural curls about 4 years ago because I thought "it will save me so much time!" 😆 🤣 I'm STILL trying to figure mine out but I'm excited to try this routine and watch more of your videos as we have a very similar curl!

[@spooduce_spook]

Hello! This helped me so much, my sister and mother both have nice wavey/ curly hair, but ive never been shown how to take care of it. This seriously helped me. Now i can enjoy my hair clean and helathy!

[@SwergeHound]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I watched it as I was washing and styling my hair last night lol and it really helped a lot. My curls stayed more clumped together and defined. And they held nicely overnight in my silk bonnet. ❤

[@Rebecca11287]

I tried this routine and it is 100% a game changer. Great volume and the best definition from root to bottom and all around. Only con is that, for me at least, even with plopping and micro plopping my hair holds a lot of water. It takes forever to diffuse.

[@WavyCurlyAli]

I’m so happy to hear this was helpful for you! ❤️

[@homiekeen23]

Does that make your hair high or low porosity? The fact it retains lots of water

[@Rebecca11287]

@@homiekeen23 I don’t think adding water could change your hair’s porosity but I think your porosity level may impact how well this technique works for you. Honestly, I am not sure what my own porosity is - but it’s healthy, has never been dyed and takes a while to dry even w/o this method so I am thinking high porosity? Anyway, this technique works really well for me in terms of definition and volume. The key is A LOT of scrunching when wet. Ya never know what may or may not work unless you try it!

[@tuttyfat]

@@Rebecca11287 po

[@bethwarlo46]

I have low porosity hair. There are not enough Sundays in the month for my hair to air dry. I diffuse for 30 minutes then let it air dry and it still takes forever.

[@lisahessey379]

Only just starting out on my curly hair journey so I'm still learning. I've tried this routine for the first time today and my curls look amazing!!!! Thank you ❤

[@Aivlyss]

Beautiful!! Your hair looks so defined and voluminous at the same time!! I only have wavy hair, but mine looks so much wavier when wet and loses all that shape when drying, unlike yours. which just keeps looking better and better as the process goes on!

[@ginam1113]

My hair is similar to yours. Wavy when wet but after it drys most of the waves disappear.

[@قروبالمنورة]

ججج

[@sudham757]

My hair looks really wavy and almost curly like 2b hair when i come out of shower but due to my oily scalp, it falls flat and straight just after 3 days. I'm so confused and i have no idea what products to use. Also i want healthy hair.

[@Joeiiskittles]

@@sudham757 mine used to do that I added an apple cider vinegar scalp scrub and it’s made a big difference I went from washing my hair at lease once a day because it was so oily to washing it when ever I want honestly and it’s not oily for at least 7 days

[@sudham757]

@@Joeiiskittles noted thanks!

[@ambernoland1506]

Thank you so much for saying drying your roots is good for scalp health!!! Too many people are afraid of a hair dryer!

[@maddievocal7165]

I love this! My hair looks so much more fuller and now I don’t have so many messy curls. This technique is amazing!

[@Gennalouiserobinson]

Girl, your routine seems like perfection. Going to try it now with different products but in the same order and amount. Will report back.

[@BenjaminsPharmacyandSurgical]

Beautiful results. Your steps are perfect for what I was doing incorrectly. Your explanations perfect too. I like that you didn't push any product, but showed what you use. New Subscriber

[@malloryjohnson6192]

I ordered Xmondo wave tech this week after saving for it and being scared to make the jump (i don't know why!) but I have wanted to try it after seeing what it can do to curly hair! I have two kids and my curls were replaced by TOTAL FRIZZ so I just thought my curls were gone due to hormones. I have similar hair to yours, but mine is longer and so incredibly thick. I just followed step by step with products I have on hand (plus a detangler because my hair is a monster after washing), all we had in common was Xmondo Wave tech. HELLO CURLY HAIR, where have you been??? Thank you for the step by step instructions, I followed you to a T, running back and forth in between bathrooms to find my gel, my curl cream, and diffuser, haha! I have to say that I was nervous when my hair was finally dried because I had that crunchy, wet curl look. But I continued to follow your routine, the last step being the oil. Wow does my hair look soft, curly, and beautiful! I don't see ANY frizz! Strangers ask me where my 3 year old daughter got her Shirley Temple curls, now I remember where, hahaha! Thanks again, you are beautiful!

[@keeksaf]

These results are incredible!! The waves are so juicy and bouncy and defined with sooo much volume!!! I’m obsessed 😍

[@joanaibarra1428]

Finally a routine that isn’t 4+ hours omg ♥️

[@valentinakrevisky6318]

Love the volume it gives you! I will definitely will try it.

[@throughfaithandgrace2970]

Wow! So pretty! I can’t believe you can get curls like that without using a curling iron. Lol my hair is naturally curly and I am going to start this method! I’m excited. You are gorgeous

[@mollybenincasa4361]

Love this! I never thought that I could love my hair until I started using your routines! Thank you! Please keep making videos! 💚

[@trudiegauerke522]

I would never ever spend that much time or money on my hair but kudos to you cause yours looks AMAZING

[@ginasv1857]

Every routine that I see use so much Products,but well it looks it’s worth it.Thanks!

[@ashleystarks6955]

Definitely recommend. I thought my hair was curly till I did this. I got super curls 😂. Really pretty!!

[@terriandlola]

This is one of the nicest results I have seen! Beautiful x

[@ashleypalen325]

Today was day one of my curly hair journey using the products you recommend in this video! Can’t wait to check back in a year or two!😂

[@gaby5254]

Looks so good. I wish my scalp wasn't so oily because I just know if I applied that many products I would end up with a scaly scalp. Pity because my wavy hair is similar to yours so I'm sure the products would work on my hair.

[@caitdegreat]

You have the most gorgeous hair I've ever seen! Thanks for the routine ❤

[@parnianabdi]

Hey Ali, I really enjoy you're videos specially because I had no idea how to style and enhance the look of my waves, So I made a big purchase on LUS website and also Amazon to make sure I have everything I might need to make my waves look as good as yours! Can't wait to get my hands on the products and follow your steps on my next hair wash day :D

[@johnroekoek12345]

Shampoo, conditioner and mousse. I have the same result. When you notice it isn't working like before? Than change your shampoo. Go girl!

[@nancydelvalle7728]

Your hair color is beautiful!!! And of course I love your curls 💕. But I can’t imagine putting that much product in my hair! I’m going to give it a try and maybe scale back on some of the product. Thank you for sharing

[@almagoh8436]

I love it! And I'd love to get your haircut as well, can you please tell me where you do your shortest layer? Thanks!

[@nailsbyevelyn21]

Love your video it's super informative ❤ can't wait to try this on my wavy hair.

[@Erica-bh1hi]

So beautiful! Love these tips! I have to wear my hair in a bun for work everyday and it destroys my curls. Your hair is serious goals. One question…if you have time…when you get a hair cut what do you ask for? Is your hair all one length, even around the frame of your face?

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you, Erica! For my haircut, I get a Devacut (a curl-specific haircut on dry hair). I ask to maintain my length, but to achieve volume where possible. This typically means I have layers starting just below my chin ❤️

[@VikkiDixx]

Great video and beautiful curls. This really helped me a lot!

[@gymkat247]

I found you on Instagram and followed the link to this video. I followed this routine after cutting my hair. I'm usually a style standing up lady myself, but not anymore! I paused the video so I could follow along and my results are amazing. I have volume at the nape of my neck! That's never happened to me before! My left side tends not to want to be as curly as the right, but they are pretty similar now. I also learned mousse might be a favorite of my hair. I'll have to try again next wash day! Thank you for sharing your updated routine!

[@elainesandy5567]

My hair is very wavy when wet but loses much of it when dry. I am going to try lus products and your routine and see if it works for me.

[@feliciahilaski7677]

Your hair is the most beautiful I’ve seen in these videos

[@sarahstalberg8813]

That looks amazing! I still haven't found the correct products or techniques to embrace my curls so I resort to straightening 😢

[@amarie8230]

First time watching a video from you and wow I am already obsessed!!! Definitely trying this method my next wash day !!

[@MRossetti50]

Wow love your curls.Wish my hair was like that it is just wavy. I am amazed because when you brushed your hair there was no curl then you put lots of product in your hair did all that stuff and you end up having all theses beautiful curls. Could you please do my hair for me? Also would like to see you do a video like this without diffusing. Thanks for sharing.

[@sunflower6434]

Beautiful curls. But I have a simple question. Do you rinse off the conditioner before you add the gel.?

[@dianeslade12]

I love the video. I have short natural curly and wavy hair. I have a hard time finding the right style. I’m definitely gonna try the volumizer on my hair

[@teresarufener3424]

I use a few LUS products. I have very thick coarse hair which is a lot shorter than yours. I can't spend that much time on my hair, but you did a great job on this video. I'm glad you have found what works for you!!!

[@adrianacinapri7224]

LOVE your hair colour, by the way!!!!!! I don't use *love your curls* YET, but I've used other hair products. I never find that my hair comes THAT curly on hair wash day. I scrunch it SO much (till my head hurts), mid-late afternoon, my hair gets frizzy. Mind you, I also DON'T use the diffuser or hair spray. My hair always tends to dry OUT in a triangle shape rather than down. I try to "accept my curl", but I'm just not happy right now...............

[@sage5865]

thank you so much!! ive always had problems with my hair since its been straight in the front and curly in the back from detangling damage!!!

[@katydebe1410]

Thank you so much!!! This routine finally worked for me.

[@brittanysoos2010]

I just ordered every product you suggested above! I can't wait to try!

[@orsulaaa3551]

your hair is gorgeous omg

[@surrendertoflow78]

Yes! Orange Marmalade changed my hair life! It’s the only thing I use now and it works so well for me and is the easiest thing in the world to refresh. I’m not even tempted to look for anything else! (Saying a lot).

[@incubaby876]

Forever obsessed with your hair.

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you, Michelle 😍

[@rachelswenson4727]

Ali, your hair is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing your routine. I’ve learned so much of my healthy/wavy routine from your videos. You are so cute and straight forward and easy to follow! PS I have learned my hair doesn’t like it when I microplop (or maybe I’m just doing it wrong?) so I just plop instead, and it takes forever to diffuse my hair. 😸 I’ll keep trying/experimenting though!

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you so much, Rachel! I appreciate you taking the time to share this with me! I'm honored to be a little part of your hair journey.

[@brayofficemanager9854]

Hi Ali!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know what colors you have in your hair in this video! Did you do it yourself? I really like and want

[@Lonelywarmsoul]

Omg U have such a beautiful hair...U style it so well God bless💜 im subbing rn i'd love to see more of u

[@mariathompson5139]

This looks so greaat!! I can’t wait to try it out!!❤️ thank you for all your help for figuring out curly hair!😂

[@missmaj1383]

I love how you do it. My hair type is 2A. I wish i can have 2C type 🥹

[@LizChaRob]

Wowza!! I have curls for days following this routine!… but what about your cut? What haircut do you ask for from your stylist? I’d probably have more bounce if I had shorter layers…? Wonder what you do? Thanks!

[@csufgrad]

Hi! Your hair is beautiful! My daughter has similar hair to your and we are getting it cut tomorrow. She used to just wear her hair in a ponytail but now she wants to try to style it down. How do you get your hair cut? What do you ask your stylist to do?

[@karlalaird7057]

You have beautiful hair!!

[@bbatesyy]

Can't wait to try! My hair looks exactly the same until I diffuse, then it loses the definition 🥺

[@cathyjones-hatcher]

PLEASE MAKE AN UPDATED video showing the newly dedigned 2024 versions! I love the ones I already have!

[@ben_clifford]

(👈Not me. Lol. Using my husbands account here.) Your hair is so beautiful! I've just started my curly girl journey and one of the things I was thinking while I was watching your video is that at this point in my journey I don't think some of these techniques would work for me. One of the first problems I'm trying to tackle is moisturizing and balancing the protein in my hair. Because even after I use deep conditioner (both with and without protien) my hair is way to velcro-y to achieve that slick affect that you get when you are putting your products in. I keep trying the upside down method to get more natural clump formations in my hair but what ends up happening is that it just gets a lot of wet frizz, and it's all tangled up when I flip my head back over. And yes, I make sure my hair is very, very wet, and I've also tried an apple cider vinegar rinse. They help but don't eliminate the problem completely. No matter what I've tried so far, I've had to detangle my hair at every step during the wash, condition, and styling process. So I think for now I have to settle for styling my hair right side up so that I don't end up with a tangled mess before I can finish. It's a bummer because I feel like I'm sacrificing a lot of volume that way. But if I can figure out how to get my hair to have that slick texture you've got I'm going to come back and try this technique.

[@debraray5786]

Binge watching your videos! Love them all! But I can’t find one on how you get your hair cut. Do you have one and I’m not seeing it? I think that would really help me in my journey. Thanks!!😊

[@amybetts9068]

Beautiful ❤️ I sure hope I can make mine look half that good. Thank you for the tips and tutorial!

[@docelila45]

Hi, such a beautiful hair 👌. The color is purple and blond on the ends? Have you done yourself? I want that color on mine, please 😁 🙏

[@laurenmoreau2655]

I love your videos- I would love to see something on your hair transition- my hair currently is more like your early pictures and it would be helpful to get more insight on how long it took you to kind of get the beautiful and bouncy definition that you have. If you ever still use a curling wand or style it differently, if that delayed the results, etc.

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Hi Lauren, thank you! Yes, I’m overdue for a video regarding my transition. I’ll work on getting something together. ❤️

[@laurenmoreau2655]

@@WavyCurlyAli Thank you for replying!! I love your tips on preserving your curl clumps...my hair is starting to form clumps more easily and looks more curly wet but then dries more crimpy or wavy... looking forward to your next video!

[@ktaylor7901]

Gorgeous curls! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@liseerenee]

Have you ever tried an old fashioned hooded dryer? I would love to see what kind of results you get and any tips you could give with that. I inherited one from my grandmother-in-law, and one advantage is the lack of touching the hair while you sit under it and very little air disturbance.

[@aroundthemiddle2112]

Wow, beautiful! How do you get it not to be a tangled mess after all that though? My coarse wavy hair tangles sooo easily.

[@dale3404]

Your hair is lovely. My hair looks okay until I break the cast, then it begins to flatten into light waves. It, also, won’t form into big clumps, just tiny ones. I believe it’s the hard water where I live, because it does well when I’m out of town. Also thinking of buying a different diffuser and dryer, as the ones I have are hard to handle because they’re so big.

[@Ayesha-ps5ze]

i'm gonna give this a try since i have yet to find a routine i really like

[@JCRPerez17]

How long do your curls last? And do you have any tips for making it last in terms of keeping curl definition and reducing frizz. My hair will look beautiful the first day. Ok, the second. But, I can't seem to stretch it out further than that.

[@crystalstice4333]

This is sooo much closer to what my hair is. I’ve been trying to find a good routine but my hair just isn’t SUPER curly

[@sandracardozo3180]

Hi!! Do you add straightened your hair? And if you do with a blow dryer or with a flat iron?

[@isaratx1209]

Wow, u make it look so easy! Going to wash, NOW!

[@lamaalmulhim3517]

have a question, when I do the upside down method by wearing the towel my hair gets messy up there ! when I open the towel, what can I do ?

[@karmeej]

I have very similar hair to you. Unfortunately we don’t have the same array of products here in Australia Any recommendations from our limited supplies?

[@GuilhermeBarcelar]

Lovedd it. Your video is so detailed. Thank you. And yes...a long hair boy watching your tutorial. Hauaha. My hair looks like yours. It's a little thicker and curlier, but I'll try your techniques.

[@MiriamGarcia-ki2wv]

Your results look amazing. May I ask where do you get your hair cut?

[@cheryl7784]

So glad to have found you! refreshing to see new ideas & techniques! Your hair is absolutely gorgeous.... Look forward to watching your future videos!

[@jenessadoherty5364]

What do you do in-between wash days to ensure that sleep and other activities don't create extra static/frizziness in your hair?

[@theoneandonlylonely1]

I was going to ask the same question. Wash days are fine, but the day after...

[@katiejane6761]

@@theoneandonlylonely1 for me I just put a curling iron on just the pieces that looks bad.... 😳 lol

[@ojyochan]

I have cheap satin pillowcases and sleep with my hair in a pineapple held loosely with a scrunchie. My waves often look better day 2 or 3

[@kaitlynwonders9087]

I’m so glad I found you!

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you for joining me!

[@andrealogan4354]

Ooh yay thanks for the update! Looks a little simpler than some past routines (or maybe I’m just getting the hang of styling my curls!)

[@croi8413]

Oh wow..your curls are gorgeous!! Thank you for this video .. my denman brush arrives today ..and can't wait to try it on my long hair!!!!

[@sharonkerr3482]

And the way Ali uses it seems so easy! I’ve tried doing the sectioning most suggest but that gets tedious.

[@rowanthomas9181]

Your hair looks gorgeous!! Love your curls!❤️

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you, Rowan! I love your name.

[@rowanthomas9181]

@@WavyCurlyAli aaw thanks!!😊

[@patjones2082]

Beautiful ❤. Thank you!

[@husna2717]

Do you like innersense better than bounce curl and LUS?

[@21Makeupdoll21]

Omg your hair is stunning! I hope I get the same results as you!

[@giannaostroski]

Hey can you do a wavetech wave system review. Brad mondo came out with a shampoo, conditioner, cream, and spray to go with the foam.

[@elisabetejardim9446]

What a beautiful hair! Incredibly gorgeous!

[@nicolehalper2817]

Gorgeous ! I love the color as well ! How did you achieve it ?

[@moniquelauren99]

My curls came out smaller diameter but also more stringy? I LOVE your big defined curls🥰 help please?

[@rachaelshaabani7137]

Your hair looks amazing!! The cream and gel you use are really clean which I love. Do you happen to know of a good foam/mousse that is clean? Thanks!

[@julietmacgregor6705]

I have so much trouble with frizz! your hair is amazing and shiny ;)

[@trishamacdonald6793]

My hair turned out very frizzy and the wave didn’t hold and my hair is just flat already 🤔 I’ll have to try more gel

[@emmahammond741]

Your hair is beautiful!! What kind of dryer/diffuser do you use? Mine blows my hair all over, I think I need a better one. Thanks!

[@ktaylor7901]

I think she uses a Dyson blow dryer and its diffuser attachment. Hers looks just like the one I have (and it doesn’t blow my curls around). Try lowering the air speed on your dryer?

[@tina-mariemullen636]

Great video! Going to try it out ASAP. Thank you!!!

[@kyliebunn6460]

Your hair is amazing! I tried this routine on mine and it’s gone frizzy! I’ve got a lot of hair so wondering if I should be using more product? Or am I doing something wrong? 😬 xx

[@helenmejia5915]

Hello! I have a question do you detangle before going in the shower or do you detangle when adding the conditioner??

[@nevila121]

What colour is your hair? Love it

[@dearnemaree8355]

Can you do a video on the inbetween days?

[@jaclynkemp2622]

What do you use the other days to keep curls from looking "day old"? I struggle so I end up wetting my hair and using more product. I'd love to learn how to go 5 days without washing with curls looking good all 5 days. Thank you!

[@Bree404]

I just started CGM 3 weeks ago and I have so many questions. I'm loving the results but there's just SO MANY products out there! Can I ask why you use all 4: cream, gel, foam, AND oil? I know everyone's hair is different, but what is it that each of those products are treating for your hair specifically??

[@WavyCurlyAli]

This is a great question and you certainly don’t need to use what I use! Cream is for moisture and helps clump my hair. I use it instead of a leave-in conditioner. Gel is purely for strong hold, foam is for a last bit of insurance before drying. It helps keep my clumps together without adding the weight with more gel. 2-3 drops of oil at the end is strictly to help reduce unwanted frizz while I’m breaking my cast. This routine can easily be done with just cream and gel, but I prefer my results with all of what’s shown.

[@Bree404]

@@WavyCurlyAli thank you so much! That's incredibly helpful 💗