Aqua products are hair's best friend. Use mild milk or spray leave-in conditioners like PATTERN's Hydrating Mist. Reduce accumulation with lighter gels.
To hydrate low-porosity hair, use a lightweight leave-in conditioner with humectants like honey, aloe vera, and glycerin.
You should pamper yourself on wash day, so give your hair a pre-poo treatment. Applying oil or deep conditioning before shampooing is called pre-poo.
Products work best on wet, but not soaked, hair. After the water evaporates, your natural hair style products will set.
Remember that tightly packed cuticles indicate low porosity hair. Washing hair with warm water opens the cuticle.
Steam your hair to let a deep conditioner, oil treatment, or mask like PATTERN's Treatment Mask hydrate and moisturize your natural curls.
Self-care includes a good bedtime routine. While you sleep, protect your curly hair in addition to your skincare routine.