I Changed One Thing About My Hair Routine - And Everything Transformed
Dear Curl Diary,
It started with frustration.
Frizz that wouldn’t quit. Dryness that laughed at every product I tried. A shape that used to bounce and now just… hung. Limp. Lifeless.
I almost blamed my genetics, the weather, even Mercury retrograde. But then I changed one thing.
Just one -
I Got Honest About My Hair Type
I’d been treating my hair like a trend—copying routines, trying viral hacks, forcing it into styles that didn’t feel like *me*.
But the truth?
- I had "coily" hair. Not curly. Not wavy.
- It was dry by nature and needed serious moisture to thrive.
- And what worked on my favourite influencer? Didn’t work on me.
I Broke Up With the Wrong Shampoo
The moment I read about sulfates, I knew I had to switch. Harsh cleansers were stripping my hair every wash.
That’s when I tried:
- Moisturising Shampoo – Soft, nourishing, filled with baobab and marshmallow extract. My scalp felt calm, and my hair... thankful.
- I added, Clarifying Shampoo once or twice a month for a true reset, especially after styling weeks.
Instantly, my hair stopped fighting back.
I Stopped Skipping Deep Conditioning
No more lazy Sundays.
Every weekend, I made time for Ultimate Moisture Therapy Thick, creamy, and magical. I’d wear a cozy T-shirt wrap, sip tea, and let it soak for 30 minutes.
It became more than a hair ritual—it became self-care.
I Learned the Power of Product Layering
One of my biggest mistakes? Using either a curl cream or gel — never both.
Now, it’s sacred:
1. On wet hair:
Leave-In Conditioner – lightweight hydration that preps for styling.
OR
Curl Cream– defines and moisturises my coils without the crunch.
2. Sealed with:
Hard Hold Gel for long-lasting hold, especially on high-humidity days.
The results? Unshakable curl definition. Like… people-stop-me-in-public definition!
I Protected My Hair in My Sleep (Finally)
I didn’t realize how much damage happened after wash day—on my pillow.
Now I:
- Tie my hair up in a pineapple with Satin Scrunchies
- Use a Towel Bonnet post-shower to plop
- And rock a Satin Headband on lazy days
-Always sleep with my satin bonnet, on my satin pillowcase.
The difference? Zero frizz, longer styles, healthier ends.
I Made Peace With My Hair
I stopped fighting it. Stopped forcing it. And started listening. Some days I co-wash with Co-Wash . Some days I go oil-free. Others, I deep oil with the Multipurpose Hair Oil for 20 minutes before showering.
It’s not just a routine now—it’s a relationship.
So What Changed?
One thing: Understanding my hair’s real needs. And using products made for it—not just popular ones.
Manetain became my go-to. Not because of the packaging or the trends. But because everything actually works!—and respects what curly, coily, and wavy hair needs to thrive.
Dear Diary, I'm Never Going Back!
If you’re stuck, tired, or tempted to chop it all off - don’t.
Change this one thing first. Know your hair. Treat it right. And watch everything transform.
