Okay, so you know I’ve been on this wavy hair journey for, like, forever. I finally decided to get serious about finding the right products. I mean, enough is enough, right?
First, I researched a ton online. I checked out YouTube videos, read articles, and even scrolled through endless Reddit threads. My eyes were glazed over after a while, but I was determined! I wanted to figure out what other wavy-haired people were using. Basically, I was trying to crowdsource my hair care routine, haha!
Next, I made a list. All the products that kept popping up – mousses, gels, creams, sprays… you name it, I wrote it down. I tried to categorize them by what they were supposed to do (define curls, add volume, control frizz, etc.). This part was kinda overwhelming, but necessary.
Then came the shopping spree. I hit up my local drug store, Sephora, and even Amazon. I tried to stick to my budget, but let’s be honest, it was hard! I ended up buying a mix of affordable and slightly pricier options. Gotta test the waters, you know?
Now for the real fun: the experimentation. I started trying out the products, one at a time. I washed my hair with my usual shampoo and conditioner (baby steps, people!), and then tried a different product each time. I paid close attention to how my hair felt, looked, and behaved throughout the day. Did it get crunchy? Frizzy? Flat? I took notes like a mad scientist!
I even tried different application techniques. Scrunching, plopping, praying hands… I gave everything a go. Some techniques worked better with certain products, so it was all about finding the right combination. It was honestly a bit exhausting, but kinda fun too!
After a few weeks of testing, I finally narrowed down my favorites. I found a mousse that gave me great definition without the crunch, a gel that controlled frizz without weighing my hair down, and a spray that added volume without making my hair sticky. Hallelujah!
Finally, I created my go-to routine. Wash, condition, mousse, gel, diffuse (or air dry if I’m feeling lazy), and a spritz of volume spray. It’s simple, but it works! And the best part? My waves are actually looking like waves, not just a frizzy mess.
It was a long process, but totally worth it. Now I can finally say I have a hair care routine that I actually love. And that’s a big deal, people!
My current favs (in case you’re curious):
- Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Mousse (cheap and effective!)
- Aussie Instant Freeze Gel (holds everything in place)
- Kenra Volume Spray 25 (lifts the roots without being sticky)
So yeah, that’s my wavy hair product journey. Hope it helps some of you out there!
