I’ve seen the comments, and I’m finally delivering my full in-depth curly hair routine for 2025—everything I do to get my hair from “jump scare” to defined, frizz-free curls. I start with what I use in the shower (and yes, you’re going to have to trust the process): I mostly skip traditional shampoo and use distilled white vinegar because it’s the only thing that doesn’t leave my scalp feeling like it has a layer of grime. About once a month-ish, I’ll clarify to get rid of gel buildup, then I go in with my tried-and-true SheaMoisture conditioner. After makeup (aka my hair dries a bit), I re-wet my hair until it’s soaking—like, “juicy” wet—because that’s the key for clumps and definition. I layer Miss Jessie’s Multicultural Curls first (still my favorite), then a serum that smells amazing, and I style everything upside down for volume. I use an affordable Evolve styling brush (because girl, I’m not paying for the diamond brush) and show you how I section to avoid a harsh part line, plus how I finger coil my bangs and face-framing pieces. To lock it in, I scrunch in Eco Style gel, squeeze out extra water with a microfiber towel, then diffuse with my Shark FlexStyle—hover diffusing roots first on cool/medium, then finishing as needed. Once dry, I scrunch out the cast with a little oil (even though I’m realizing mint/rosemary might not be for me), shake out my roots for volume, and that’s the final soft, voluminous result.