How to wash and style naturally wavy/curly hair

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@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!

[@ambernoland1506]

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

[@trudiegauerke522]

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

[@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!

[@mollybenincasa4361]

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

[@joanaibarra1428]

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

[@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.

[@keianasafarian435]

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

[@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

[@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

[@caitdegreat]

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

[@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!

[@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!😂

[@valentinakrevisky6318]

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

[@ginasv1857]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@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.

[@nailsbyevelyn21]

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

[@amarie8230]

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

[@terriandlola]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ashleystarks6955]

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

[@ktaylor7901]

Gorgeous curls! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@VikkiDixx]

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

[@sarahstalberg8813]

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

[@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

[@feliciahilaski7677]

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

[@incubaby876]

Forever obsessed with your hair.

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you, Michelle 😍

[@orsulaaa3551]

your hair is gorgeous omg

[@mizzmeliinspires]

Your hair is gorgeous!!! And encourages me on my wavy curl journey!!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@amybetts9068]

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

[@katydebe1410]

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

[@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).

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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...............

[@brittanysoos2010]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@nicolehalper2817]

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

[@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

[@isaratx1209]

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

[@kaitlynwonders9087]

I’m so glad I found you!

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you for joining me!

[@Ayesha-ps5ze]

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

[@mariathompson5139]

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

[@julietmacgregor6705]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@sunflower6434]

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

[@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 😁 🙏

[@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!!😊

[@rowanthomas9181]

Your hair looks gorgeous!! Love your curls!❤️

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you, Rowan! I love your name.

[@rowanthomas9181]

@@WavyCurlyAli aaw thanks!!😊

[@tina-mariemullen636]

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

[@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?

[@elisabetejardim9446]

What a beautiful hair! Incredibly gorgeous!

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@bbatesyy]

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

[@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!

[@sherilynschneider]

Hi Ali - So excited to see ur updated routine. You curl pattern is very similar to mine. I am so scared to use curl cream but I just may have to try, with much less of course since my hair is much shorter. Thanks for the video!

[@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.

[@karlalaird7057]

You have beautiful hair!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@angelaharris1112]

Your hair looks gorgeous! I could get mine to look like that but now it's longer than yours and no luck. ?? Where have you gone?! No more videos!??!!

[@susieamundsen4260]

Beautiful hair! Did you do any curl training before getting to this routine?

[@laurenbaxter8548]

I have been waiting for this 😍😍 thank you, I have learnt so much just from, your you tube and Instagram pages!! I now love my hair more than ever. Quick question, do you no longer use the bowl method? I always get confused at which point it should be included 😊

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you, Lauren! I'm so glad this was helpful. I do the bowl method on occasion. Typically its done to improve curl clumps. You can do it whenever it suits you!

[@MiriamGarcia-ki2wv]

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

[@naomim651]

This is amazing! So gorgeous 💕 Can't wait to give it a crack xx

[@bombshellsaway]

Ah man, your videos have been a game changer! Thank you! Any chance you’d provide tips for how to travel with wavy curly hair for extended periods (ie: more than a long weekend)? I’m thinking specifically about products and trying to keep them to travel/carry-on size (and still accommodate skin care products). 💛

[@dfergus14]

Rizos curls makes a great travel kit. They sell it at target. And their products smell amazing!

[@celesteortins5250]

beautiful :). I love the OM it always give me my best results. I have never tried glazing a foam after. I might give it a try. thanks

[@WavyCurlyAli]

I’m impatiently waiting for my new bag of OM to arrive this weekend 😍 it’s so good!

[@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.

[@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?

[@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

[@MissLida]

Okay I am really curious about a couple of things! 1) what happens if you don't diffuse? I feel like diffusing takes a lot of time and usually my hair dries quick, but I only use curl cream and leave in. 2) doesn't the flax gel work as a gel? Do you need a mousse or other gel? What is the purpose of the flax gel. 3)do you NEED the denman brush? I see every curly girl using one but I just have a regular brush that can be used on wet hair which I use to detangle. Thanks 😚

[@ojyochan]

The denman brush leads to smaller curl clumps, more to fluff for volume. I stopped using mine because I like fatter sausage curls and I have thick hair.

[@patjones2082]

Beautiful ❤. Thank you!

[@21Makeupdoll21]

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

[@jenlynnew]

I got many tips thanks to this video! One question: do you not rinse out the conditioner before you go in with gel? I rinse out for less than 30 secs, but should I be leaving it all in? Thanks!!

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Sorry for any confusion! I rinse all my conditioner out.

[@mtequia87]

How often do you wash your hair? When I used to use moose, I hated the way it felt the next day, so I was washing it every day.

[@ojyochan]

Same, I don't use mousse

[@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!

[@rhondamiller2303]

Your hair is stunning!!!

[@WavyCurlyAli]

Thank you, Rhonda! I appreciate you,