It is suitable for beginners and can be followed using easily available products.

Step 1: Gentle cleansing (2-3 times a week)
Use a sulphate-free shampoo or a mild cleanser to wash your scalp. Curly hair tends to be dry, so avoid daily shampooing. Focus on massaging the scalp gently and let the foam cleanse the lengths while rinsing. This helps retain natural oils.

DIY option: Mix a small amount of mild shampoo with water to reduce dryness.

Step 2: Deep conditioning
Conditioning is essential for curls. After shampooing, apply a silicone-free conditioner generously, focusing on mid-lengths and ends. Detangle gently with fingers or a wide-tooth comb. Leave it on for 3-5 minutes before rinsing.

DIY mask (once a week):
Mix 2 tablespoons curd, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, and 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to damp hair, leave for 20 minutes, and rinse with cool water.

Step 3: Leave-in moisture
Apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner or aloe vera gel on soaking-wet hair. Scrunch your hair upward to encourage curl formation. This locks in moisture and reduces frizz.

DIY leave-in:
Use pure aloe vera gel mixed with a few drops of coconut or argan oil.

Step 4: Styling and drying
Avoid brushing dry hair. Use a cotton T-shirt or microfiber towel to scrunch out excess water. Let hair air-dry or use a diffuser on low heat and low speed.

Step 5: Night care
Before sleeping, loosely tie hair in a pineapple (high ponytail) and use a cotton or satin pillowcase. This prevents breakage and frizz.

Step 6: Refresh curls
On non-wash days, spray water mixed with a little aloe vera gel and scrunch to revive curls.

Key tips:

• Avoid sulphates, silicones, and heavy waxes

• Do not towel-dry roughly

• Be patient; curl health improves over time

With regular care and simple DIY methods, curls can become softer, shinier, and more defined naturally.