“I put serum in my hair while it’s wet using the raking method (running your fingers through your hair to distribute rather than brushing it through). Then I let it dry to 70% before carefully blow drying with a diffuser. Finally, I put it in a small bun to set before letting it loose.”

“One of the best tips I’ve learnt to make my hair look 100%  is to steer clear of products that claim to fight frizz, but aren’t tailored to curly girls. 

“Frizz-fighting shampoos, serums and creams aim to smooth down hair into a straighter texture, which totally goes against my coils and leaves my curls looking undefined.

“Instead, I opt for curl-boosting ranges that cater to my tresses and don’t fight against my natural locks.”

“The plopping method has completely changed my hair game. 

“While your hair is wet, scrunch through a styling gel. Next, lay a T-shirt on the bed with the arms end facing towards you. Tip your hair upside down onto the T-shirt near the neck end, then lift the other end of the shirt and fold over your hair. Twist the sleeves and tie them around your head.

“Let your hair air dry (the cotton soaks up the water and helps speed up the process), then take your hair out and break the gel up. Easy, defined curls.”

“A colleague told me that hair masks nourish your strands more effectively than standard conditioner – the molecules are smaller, so it penetrates better rather than just coat the outside of each strand. So, I swapped all my conditioners for masks. 

“I sleep with a mask in overnight, then rinse out the next day.”

“The best thing to happen to my curls was ditching shampoo and embracing the co-washing method – washing your hair with conditioner only.

“I was sceptical at first, but it really works. I also stopped being conservative with products. As soon as I started using what felt like tons, I saw a big difference in my hair.”

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“While my hair is wet, I part it into sections. 

“Then I use a good hair oil to seal in the moisture and twist strands of hair into little twists. 

“I’ll sleep with the mini-twists in and take them out in the morning. The result is that my hair has more of a stretched-out curl and looks super-defined, rather than frizzy.”

“I saw a lot of girls online drying their curly hair with T-shirts because the cotton doesn’t rub your hair cuticles up the wrong way (which causes frizz). 

“Now they’re the only thing I use to dry my hair. I just squeeze out the water with an old T-shirt as soon as I’ve put my products in.”

“Most people with curly or afro hair know that hydration is one of the most essential parts of hair care. 

“I found out about As I Am Naturally’s Hydration Elation Conditioner and it’s amazing!”

“For my wonderfully curly but delicate ‘fro, the best advice I received was to only comb or brush when my hair is wet and conditioned. 

“I never comb in-between or if it’s dry, as that makes my 4C curls dry and causes them to break. 

“I prefer to use my hands to detangle my hair or use a wide-tooth comb.”