• Either cut out shampoo all together, or sporadically use a sulfate-free shampoo. Not sure if your shampoo contains sulfates? Read the ingredients! Common sulfates found in shampoos include sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, among others. These chemicals will dry out your hair, which will make your curls even frizzier and harder to manage. Harsh shampoos also strip your hair of its natural oils, which makes your scalp start secreting even more oils, leaving you with greasy hair.
• Instead of shampooing, massage a light conditioner onto your scalp as you would shampoo. Alternatively, you can try doing an apple cider vinegar rinse. Cleansing with a sulfate-free shampoo or with a light conditioner will still adequately clean your hair, so don’t worry about your hair being dirty!
• Use a silicone-free conditioner to moisturize your hair. This website has a great list of some ‘cone-free conditioners, ranging from drugstore to organic to high-end – there’s something for every budget and lifestyle!
• Always rinse your hair with cold water to lock in moisture and shine – hot water can damage fragile hair even further.
• If your hair is curly, stop brushing – it causes frizz! Instead, de-tangle your hair in the shower with your fingers or a wide-toothed comb.
• Don’t towel dry! Instead, use an old t-shirt, paper towels, or a microfiber towel to gently remove the excess water from your hair. You may also want to try a technique known as “plopping.”
• If at all possible, stop using hair dryers. Your hair becomes damaged from the heat, and hair dryer + curls = frizz. If you cannot live without your hair dryer, use a diffuser. However, air drying is the best and most gentle way to dry your hair. Remember: Don’t touch your curls while they’re drying – doing so will cause more frizz.
• Be sure to visit a hairdresser a few times a year to remove any dead ends.

Try the Method Yourself!

Of course, just because this method worked so well for my hair type doesn’t necessarily mean everyone will get the same results. Everyone’s hair is different, and, accordingly, everyone’s hair will respond differently to the regime.