How to Properly Care for Curly Hair with Ouidad

For a very long time, I believed I had been given a punishment in the form of curly hair. Managing them always felt like a struggle. They would look good on the day I washed them, but by the second day, they would turn completely messy and frizzy. After some time, I realized that I had been doing everything wrong, the way curly hair should be treated was not the way I had been treating mine at all.

Then I came across a brand called Ouidad; it completely changed my understanding. I was simply looking for a shampoo for curly hair when I discovered this brand, and I found much more than just a shampoo. I watched many of their videos, learned about proper curl care, and eventually bought one of their bundles. Now, the difference in my hair before and after is clearly visible.

Why Did I Choose to Go With Ouidad?

Now you must be thinking that there are so many brands out there that offer curly hair shampoos. So why did I specifically go with Ouidad? There are two main reasons:

1. It focuses only on curly, wavy, and coily hair.
2. It offers salon-inspired formulas and techniques.
   
   

And that was all I needed. I ordered one bundle that literally changed my entire routine.

My Curly Hair Routine Before (What I Was Doing Wrong)

Before I learned how to actually take care of my curls, I was basically just guessing my way through everything. I treated my hair like straight hair and hoped for the best… which clearly didn’t work. Here are some of the mistakes I used to make (and honestly, many curly-haired people doing it too):

• Using regular shampoo that wasn’t made for curly hair made my hair dry, frizzy.
• Washing my hair too roughly, especially scrubbing the ends, only made it more tangled and damaged.
• Not conditioning properly, or sometimes skipping conditioner completely, leaving my hair dry and hard to manage.
• Using random styling products without any proper routine, just applying whatever I found.
• Brushing my curls when they were dry, which turned them into a big frizzy puff.
• No real styling method, just wash, air dry, and hope my curls looked decent.
• Not using curl-specific products, because I didn’t realize curls need different care.
  
  

Because of all this, my hair was always unpredictable, sometimes okay on wash day, but messy, frizzy, and shapeless the very next day. I thought my curls were the problem… but actually, it was my routine.

My Current Curl Routine with the Ouidad 

Once I switched to the Ouidad Curl Shaper Wash Day Bundle, everything changed. Instead of using random products and hoping for good results, I finally had a complete routine that actually made sense. Here is the bundle that I picked:

Curl Shaper Wash Day Bundle

This bundle covers everything your curls need: cleansing, conditioning, styling, and defining. It’s made to bring out your natural waves and define curls without making them stiff.

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Here’s exactly how I use it:

Step 1: Fully soak your hair

Start with completely wet hair. Let the water run through your hair for about a minute so your curls are fully saturated. This helps products spread evenly.

Step 2: Cleanse your scalp (not your ends)

Take the cleanser from the bundle by Ouidad.

• Apply it mainly to your scalp
• Gently massage with fingertips (don’t scratch)
• Let the foam run down to clean the rest of your hair
• Then rinse thoroughly.

Step 3: Condition and detangle properly

Apply the conditioner.

• Focus on mid-lengths and ends
• Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to detangle
• Always detangle while hair is wet, never dry
• Leave it on for about 2–3 minutes
• Rinse lightly (don’t over-rinse if you want extra moisture)

Step 4: Comb the right way after washing

After rinsing:

• Keep hair very wet
• Gently comb again if needed
• Always comb from ends upward
• Go slowly to avoid breakage
• Wet detangling helps keep your curl pattern intact.

Step 5: Apply styling and curl-defining products

Now apply the styling product.

• Use it on soaking wet hair
• Spread evenly using your fingers or smoothing it over sections
• Make sure all your hair is coated
• This helps bring out your natural curl shape.

Step 6: Scrunch to form curls

This step helps curls spring up.

• Slightly flip your head forward
• Cup hair from the ends
• Gently squeeze upward toward the scalp
• Repeat all around your head
• You’ll see curls forming right away.

Step 7: Remove excess water (optional)

If hair is dripping:

• Use a microfiber towel or a cotton T-shirt
• Gently squeeze only
• Do not rub or twist
• Rubbing causes frizz.

Step 8: Let hair dry

You can either:

• Air dry
• Don’t touch your hair while it dries
• Or diffuse
• Use low heat and low speed
• Gently lift curls upward
• Touching hair while drying can ruin curl definition.

Step 9: Final touch once fully dry

When your hair is completely dry:

• Lightly scrunch again
• This softens any stiffness
• Your curls will look natural and defined

Before vs After Comparison Table

Here is a comparison table that helps figure out which routine worked better:

So that is my journey with curly hair. I used to be one of those people who hated their curls because they never looked cute, they always seemed like a complete mess. But with the help of this amazing haircare routine by Ouidad, my opinion has completely changed. I now actually love my curls. Very rarely do I decide to straighten my hair; most of the time, I proudly show up with my natural curls. So stop hating your curls and take action to care for them properly from within.

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