If you have low-density or thin curly hair like me, you know the struggle where your curls appear sparse and almost transparent/see-through. My past few wash days have left me feeling down about my thinning hair and how sparse it looks, so I wanted to try a new wash day routine where I focus on fullness. This involves using lighter hold products and less brush styling to achieve more fullness within the inner layers.
Wash Day Routine
- Start with a pre-poo oil to detangle and remove loose hairs. This will also help protect fragile hair during the shampoo process.
- Clarify to remove buildup. Clarifying is like hitting the reset button on your curls and I always recommend it anytime you’re struggling with your curls.
- Deep condition to restore moisture. This is especially important in the winter when hair becomes drier. Rinse thoroughly and wrap hair in a hair towel to absorb excess water at the roots.
- Spritz the lengths of hair and apply a thickening lotion. This is optional but can really boost volume.
- Section hair and apply a curl cream that has a little bit of hold. Evenly distribute it with a brush.
- If needed, use a flexible brush to create a slight curl enhancement without over-clumping the curls. A brush can also be used at the crown to lift the hair at the root up and back. This will help with scalp covering.
- Scrunch in a medium or light hold gel and continue the process through each section. I recommend larger sections for more volume and less precision. Gently shake out the roots from underneath to avoid the lines from sections showing.
- After styling, scrunch with a hair towel to absorb excess water and product. If frizz forms, glaze in another light layer of gel mixed with water.
- Diffuse until curls are about 95% dry. Add root clips along your part and crown. Finish air drying to diffuse until 100% dry.
- Fluff the roots and scrunch out the gel cast with a little oil on your hands.
Final Results
![After results](https://genamarie.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/after-fuller-curls.jpg)
Product Links
- Curlsmith Fragrance-Free Shine Oil, 10% off first order with code GENAMARIE10
- Twist Hit Reset Clarifying Shampoo
- Function of Beauty Curly Hair Mask Base with Coconut Oil
- DESIGNME BOUNCE.ME Curl Balm:
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Walmart - Curlsmith Full Body Thickening Lotion, 10% off first order with code GENAMARIE10
- AG Liquid Effects Extra Firm Styling Lotion, 20% off with code GENA20
Amazon - Wet Brush Original Detangler Brush
- Curlsmith Defrizzion Hair Dryer & XXL Diffuser
- Curlsmith Microfiber Towel, 10% off first order with code GENAMARIE10
- CURL KEEPER – Roller Jaw Clamps
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