In this CURLSMAS video, I’m walking y’all through the “extra” steps and tools I use to keep my natural hair healthy, defined, moisturized, and flourishing—start to finish, from pre-poo all the way to stretching and edges. I have type 4 hair (3c/4a/4b), so I’m not ashamed to say I need a little more in my routine. My routine is step-by-step on purpose, because my results speak for themselves and I’m not about to be out here with my hair looking crazy… not me. I break down the tools that actually make a difference for me: satin bonnets (and even satin-lined winter hats), my “fancy” Amazon blow dryer for drying/diffusing/stretching, and detangling tools like the Unbrush (plus my missing-but-beloved Tangle Teezer). I also talk about why I swear by hooded dryers as a wash-and-go girly—because air-drying takes years, months, decades—and why microfiber/t-shirt towels help me avoid frizz and unnecessary dryness. And if you deep condition, I’m telling you right now: my Glow by Day heat cap is one of the best extra purchases I’ve made for getting that deep conditioner to really penetrate, especially in the winter.