Step 1: Wash Your Hair With Curl-Defining Shampoo and Conditioner
I've tried general drugstore curl enhancing shampoos, like Pantene Pro-V Curl Protection, but I never felt like the texture of my hair was particularly enhanced after it dried. After considering a few different shampoo and conditioner combinations, I landed upon this Curl Charisma video from Briogeo and, slowly bopping my head along to the music, watched the model pull off a routine that looked quick and easy — like something I wanted to try. The brand promises hydration, antifrizz, and long-lasting curls, so I used Briogeo's Curl Charisma Rice Amino Shea Moisture Shampoo ($24), followed by Curl Charisma Rice Amino and Shea Curl Defining Conditioner ($24). You can purchase this Curl Charisma Curl Defining Travel Kit ($25), which comes with both the shampoo and conditioner, along with gel and leave-in creme, if you want to test out the company's other products and the gel I used doesn't seem right for you.