Your 3 Step Curly Hair Routine

Your curly hair routine doesn’t need to be complicated. The truth is that most men with curly, coily or wavy don’t need a whole 12-step regimen. Instead, just a couple of basic steps will help to leave your hair feeling clean, hydrated and defined rather than heavy, greasy and overworked.

So, here it is: a simple 3-step curly hair routine for you.

Cleanse. Condition. Define.

These steps provide a clear and basic structure without overcomplicating the process. Everything else is just fine-tuning.

Step 1: Cleanse/Wash

Curly hair tends to be drier because it is harder for the oils from your scalp to move through the twists and bends of the hair. When your curls do not get enough moisture, they can start to look and feel dry, frizzy and less defined.

But you still need to use shampoo to wash both your scalp and your hair. Just make sure you avoid washing your hair so aggressively that it feels squeaky clean and rough. The Anforh Texture Shampoo was designed to cleanse your hair and scalp while adding  texture and grip - leaving your hair feeling clean, full and ready to style.

Massage the shampoo into your scalp, not just the ends of your hair. Rinse thoroughly and then gently squeeze out the excess water. Do not scrub your hair aggressively with a towel.

For most men with curly hair, shampooing every day is not always necessary. Some will need it more often, especially if you use a lot of product or have an oily scalp. Others may find that once or twice a week is enough.

The aim is simple: clean hair that still feels like it has life left in it.

Step 2: Condition

This is the step that a lot of us skip. 

Conditioning your curly hair can feel like just another step or something that makes your hair too soft or too flat to style. But curly hair needs moisture. If your curls are dry, rough or frizzy, a styling product is not going to be able to fix everything on its own so you need to give the hair something to work with first.

If your hair feels dry, rough or difficult to control, use a deeper conditioning treatment once a week. Anforh Conditioning Treatment works with your natural curl texture to soften your hair and reduce the dry, fluffy feeling that can make curls look messy rather than intentional. The conditioning treatment includes ingredients such as plant-based keratin and panthenol which help your hair to maintain structure, and argan oil that nourishes your hair without making it greasy.

Use your treatment after shampooing on clean, damp hair, leave it in for a minute or two, then rinse thoroughly. If your hair feels especially dry, leave it a little longer or use as part of a weekly hair mask. It is not about making the hair limp or overly silky but instead giving your hair the care it needs while still preserving the texture for effortless styling.

Step 3: Define The Curl While The Hair Is Damp

This is where the shape comes in.

Anforh Curl Enhancing Cream fits naturally into the routine. Our curl cream product was created for curls, coils and waves with the aim of adding shape and definition without weight or greasiness.

Work a small amount of  the Curl Enhancing Cream through damp hair, scrunch it in, twist certain sections if you want more definition, then let it air-dry or use a hairdryer with a diffuser attachment.

The important thing is not to overdo it. Start with less product than you think you need. Curly hair usually responds better to a lighter touch, especially if you want it to still look natural. 

If you want your hair to look more defined rather than frizzy, apply your styling product while the hair is still damp. Not soaking wet but not bone dry. Damp hair helps the product spread evenly and gives the curls a chance to form properly as your hair dries. If you wait until your curls are already dry and fluffy, you will be fighting against the shape rather than working with it.

The Curly Hair Routine In Full

Your curly hair routine does not need to take over your morning.

Cleanse when needed. Conditioning treatment after shampooing (or weekly if your hair needs more moisture). Apply curl cream to damp hair, scrunch, shape and leave it alone.

That last part really matters.

What Should Men With Curly Hair Avoid?

• The biggest mistake is treating curly hair like straight hair.

• Do not aggressively towel-dry it. Do not brush it when it is dry. Do not use heavy waxes if what you actually want is movement and definition.

• Do not assume frizz means you need more hold. Often, it means you need more moisture.

• Curly hair is at its best when it has structure but still feels natural. You want shape, not stiffness. Control, not crunch. Definition, not a helmet.

A good curly hair routine for men should be simple enough that you can follow it easily. 

You do not need endless products or complicated techniques. You need a routine that cleans the hair properly, keeps it conditioned, and helps the natural curl pattern look more defined.

Cleanse. Condition. Define.

Three steps. No mess. Much better curls.