Ultimate curls megaguide

[bululu_87]

The ULTIMATE Curly Hair Guide ​

Welcome kings.

This guide is for those of you blessed and cursed with real curly hair—not wavy, not slightly curly, not coily. I’m talking Type 3A to 3C curls. Think North African, Southern European—if you know, you know.

DISCLAIMER: If your hair isn’t this type and you follow this guide, you’re probably just going to damage your hair and hurt your looks. This is niche advice for a niche elite group.

As a North African growing up in a country that glorified silky smooth hair, I was constantly told to cut it short, use gel, tame it... all that did was ruin my hair and self-esteem. It took years of trial and error to figure out what I’m now gifting to you for free.

What Will We Cover?​

• Understanding your curl type
• Essential products (with my top picks)
• Haircuts that work with curls—not against them
• Styling techniques that elevate your looks
• Maintenance for god-tier consistency

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Knowing Your Hair​

Your hair is not like other hair. Try to brush it dry? Bird’s nest. Try to slick it back? Disaster. Your first task: understand your curl pattern.

Quick breakdown:

• 3A: Looser, shinier curls — more prone to flattening
• 3B: Medium curls, high volume
• 3C: Dense, tight curls — requires more moisture

You also need to know:
– How oily is your scalp?
– Does your hair absorb water easily?
– Is your frizz explosive or manageable?

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Products You NEED​

Must-haves:
Shampoo + Conditioner
Hair Oil — non-negotiable for hydration

Optional add-ons (choose based on your goal):

• Leave-In Conditioner: Adds moisture, detangles
• Curl Cream: All-rounder for moisture + light hold
• Gel: Defines and locks in curls — scrunch until silent!
• Mousse: Adds volume and puffiness

---

Haircuts: Where Most of You Fumble​

Read this twice: DON'T GO TO RANDOM BARBERS.
Old-school, Turkish, military-fade barbers will RUIN curly hair. Go to a salon or a curly-experienced modern barber.

Avoid:
Buzzcuts
Warrior cuts
High-and-tight anything

Instead, go for:

• Short “Greek curls”: Shorter front, longer sides/back
• “Broccoli” hair: Long fringe, tapered fade — misunderstood but elite for teens
• Long curls: Pair with undercuts and front taper for that modern flex
• Middle-part/Flowing: Let your curls flow like you were born to rule

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Styling: This Is Where You Win​

We all want the same end goal:
Defined curls
Minimal frizz
Looks that break necks

Choose your focus:
– Definition: If your hair is puffy → define it to control it
– Volume: If your hair is flat → boost it with mousse/scrunching

Product combos:
Leave-in + Gel — Go-to routine for defined, long-lasting curls
Curl cream only — Natural, fluffier finish
Add mousse — Puff it up (best for short-mid length)

Technique time:
Wet your hair thoroughly
Detangle with a proper brush

Apply product
Choose your method:

Scrunch Method:
Simple, good for volume. Scrunch and let air dry or diffuse. Done.

Brush Method:
Brush upward → curl downward. Faster than finger coiling, less definition.

Finger Coiling (Elite):
Twist strands individually with fingers. Takes time but results in majestic, jaw-dropping curls.
"Omg your hair is so unique" — get ready to hear this weekly.
⏱ Takes ~15–20 mins. Worth it.

---

Maintenance​

Use hair oil daily
Sleep with a bonnet or silk pillowcase
Don’t overdo products
Watch your hairline and scalp health

Embrace the Curl. Own the Look. Max Your DNA.

Questions? Drop ‘em below. Post your hair for a 1-on-1 breakdown. We’re all gonna make it, curlbros.​

 

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[Montenigger]

water

 

[bululu_87]

Bump

 

[cowmuncher26]

dnr just get a keratin treatment

 

[sadism]

Do you have curly hair?

 

[bululu_87]

Do you have curly hair?

No I clearly have sliky smooth hair and somehow decided to make a guide for curly hair

 

[Litekiller11]

I feel like you don't talk from real experience, just copy / paste from that curly cope on tiktok

 

[Primal.]

I feel like you don't talk from real experience, just copy / paste from that curly cope on tiktok

or probably gpt

 

[bululu_87]

I feel like you don't talk from real experience, just copy / paste from that curly cope on tiktok

No that's literally just what works, it's water if you've done some research
If you have other info then share if you don't mind

 

[bululu_87]

or probably gpt

I only used gpt for the coloring of the text because I'm too lazy to do it

 

[sensu]

what curling products do you recommend? like specific brands or specific items would be nice.

 

[bululu_87]

what curling products do you recommend? like specific brands or specific items would be nice.

Best cream is Cantu and you can get skala which is a cheaper option if it's in your country

For mousse Giorgi is a good one

For gel just use one of those ECO ones

 

[Litekiller11]

No that's literally just what works, it's water if you've done some research
If you have other info then share if you don't mind

You think that it works because you've seen in tiktok ?
In RL it's more complicated than that

 

[T4deoIncel0s]

The ULTIMATE Curly Hair Guide ​

Welcome kings.

This guide is for those of you blessed and cursed with real curly hair—not wavy, not slightly curly, not coily. I’m talking Type 3A to 3C curls. Think North African, Southern European—if you know, you know.

DISCLAIMER: If your hair isn’t this type and you follow this guide, you’re probably just going to damage your hair and hurt your looks. This is niche advice for a niche elite group.

What Will We Cover?​

• Understanding your curl type
• Essential products (with my top picks)
• Haircuts that work with curls—not against them
• Styling techniques that elevate your looks
• Maintenance for god-tier consistency

---

Knowing Your Hair​

Your hair is not like other hair. Try to brush it dry? Bird’s nest. Try to slick it back? Disaster. Your first task: understand your curl pattern.

Quick breakdown:

• 3A: Looser, shinier curls — more prone to flattening
• 3B: Medium curls, high volume
• 3C: Dense, tight curls — requires more moisture

You also need to know:
– How oily is your scalp?
– Does your hair absorb water easily?
– Is your frizz explosive or manageable?

---

Products You NEED​

Must-haves:
Shampoo + Conditioner
Hair Oil — non-negotiable for hydration

Optional add-ons (choose based on your goal):

• Leave-In Conditioner: Adds moisture, detangles
• Curl Cream: All-rounder for moisture + light hold
• Gel: Defines and locks in curls — scrunch until silent!
• Mousse: Adds volume and puffiness

---

Haircuts: Where Most of You Fumble​

Read this twice: DON'T GO TO RANDOM BARBERS.
Old-school, Turkish, military-fade barbers will RUIN curly hair. Go to a salon or a curly-experienced modern barber.

Avoid:
Buzzcuts
Warrior cuts
High-and-tight anything

Instead, go for:

• Short “Greek curls”: Shorter front, longer sides/back
• “Broccoli” hair: Long fringe, tapered fade — misunderstood but elite for teens
• Long curls: Pair with undercuts and front taper for that modern flex
• Middle-part/Flowing: Let your curls flow like you were born to rule

---

Styling: This Is Where You Win​

We all want the same end goal:
Defined curls
Minimal frizz
Looks that break necks

Choose your focus:
– Definition: If your hair is puffy → define it to control it
– Volume: If your hair is flat → boost it with mousse/scrunching

Product combos:
Leave-in + Gel — Go-to routine for defined, long-lasting curls
Curl cream only — Natural, fluffier finish
Add mousse — Puff it up (best for short-mid length)

Technique time:
Wet your hair thoroughly
Detangle with a proper brush

Apply product
Choose your method:

Scrunch Method:
Simple, good for volume. Scrunch and let air dry or diffuse. Done.

Brush Method:
Brush upward → curl downward. Faster than finger coiling, less definition.

Finger Coiling (Elite):
Twist strands individually with fingers. Takes time but results in majestic, jaw-dropping curls.
"Omg your hair is so unique" — get ready to hear this weekly.
⏱ Takes ~15–20 mins. Worth it.

---

Maintenance​

Use hair oil daily
Sleep with a bonnet or silk pillowcase
Don’t overdo products
Watch your hairline and scalp health

Embrace the Curl. Own the Look. Max Your DNA.

Questions? Drop ‘em below. Post your hair for a 1-on-1 breakdown. We’re all gonna make it, curlbros.​

The format is bad, it is visually tiring

 

[bululu_87]

You think that it works because you've seen in tiktok ?
In RL it's more complicated than that

I know that it works because I do it myself??? Are you guys actually retarded

 

[bululu_87]

The format is bad, it is visually tiring

I did the format with chat gpt because after writing it was a big bland text slop and I was too lazy to do it myself

 

[Litekiller11]

I know that it works because I do it myself??? Are you guys actually retarded

Doubt it

 

[sensu]

Best cream is Cantu and you can get skala which is a cheaper option if it's in your country

For mousse Giorgi is a good one

For gel just use one of those ECO ones

cantu was known to have alcohol and dry curly hair however? also its known to be avoided in the curly hair community.

 

[bululu_87]

cantu was known to have alcohol and dry curly hair however? also its known to be avoided in the curly hair community.

Idk but it's been amazing for me
My sister recommended it to me because skala caused her hairloss and a very dry scalp

 

[bululu_87]

Idk but it's been amazing for me
My sister recommended it to me because skala caused her hairloss and a very dry scalp

You see the thing with Cantu is it's on the more natural side although it contains alcohol
It doesn't have that much "shine" to it and keeps your hair closer to it's original state than other creams

Which is also bad for some people because curly hair in it's original state is dry and frizzy although it's actually healthy

Cantu can either work perfectly for you or be horrible it depends on the person