How to Define Curls with Curl Cream and Smoothie

Quick answer

Apply curl defining cream to damp hair for elongation and hold, then layer a curl smoothie for moisture and frizz control. This two-step method gives you defined, bouncy curls without crunch.

Step-by-step routine

1. Start with clean, damp hair: Wash and condition your hair as usual. Gently squeeze out excess water with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt. Hair should be damp, not soaking wet, so products absorb evenly. Common mistake: applying products to dripping wet hair dilutes the cream and smoothie, reducing hold and definition.
2. Apply curl defining cream: Take a quarter-sized amount of curl defining cream and emulsify it between your palms. Rake it through sections of damp hair from mid-lengths to ends. Focus on areas that need more definition. Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to distribute evenly. Common mistake: using too much cream can weigh down curls. Start with a small amount and add more if needed.
3. Layer with curl smoothie: Take a dime-sized amount of curl smoothie and warm it in your hands. Gently scrunch it into your hair, working from ends upward. The smoothie seals the cream and adds moisture without disturbing the definition you just created. Common mistake: raking the smoothie through like the cream can disrupt curl clumps. Scrunching preserves the shape.
4. Style and dry: You can air dry or use a diffuser on low heat. If air drying, avoid touching your hair until it's fully dry. If diffusing, hover the dryer around your head without disturbing the curls. Once dry, gently scrunch out any crunch with a drop of oil or serum. Common mistake: touching wet curls or diffusing on high heat causes frizz. Patience and low heat are key.

Products we recommend

• Curls Day Curl Defining Cream: Curl Defining Cream adds definition and elongates curls with a soft, natural styling hold. It strengthens and restores lost moisture to elongate and define curls with no shrinkage. This cream gives you lasting definition without crunch, making it ideal for the first step in your routine.

  

• Curls Day Enhancing Smoothie: Curl Enhancing Smoothie defines curly strands with natural oils like Coconut, Argan and Castor Oil to moisturize and protect. It tames frizz and is great for damaged or color treated hair. The smoothie locks in moisture and controls frizz, perfect as the second step to seal your style.