Below, find the nine steps they consider essential to locking down your new go-to hair styling approach.

“Wavy hair does not need weight so you can feel controlled.

The Curly Girl Method gives you the option to deep condition and leave product in the hair.

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see to it to use a wide-tooth comb for the best results.

Remove Excess Water With a Towel

Avoiding heat damage is important regardless of hair jot down.

Rezo advises removing excess water post-wash by squeezing the hair out with a plushmicrofiber towel.

“The best thing you’re free to do is hair plopping,” says Maine.

Allow it to dry this way and you will have bouncy waves without any frizz.”

When in a pinch, both Rezo and Maine recommend using adiffuserto dry the hair.

So, consider it an investment in your wavy girl lifestyle.