Your healthy curly hair starts here.

Do you think beautiful curls always take a lot of time? They really don’t have to. With the right order of steps and a few smart choices, you can finish your wash day routine in 15 minutes. In this article, I’ll walk you through a quick routine step by step, so you can have beautiful hair even on busy days.

Before you start styling, there are two things you need to know: what look are you going for, and how much time do you have? In Part 3 of Krullenmaxxing 2026, I’ll show you how to style your curls or waves for more definition or, conversely, more volume, which products and tools will help you achieve that, and how to do it step by step.

Be sure to read Parts 1 and 2 as well.

Protein or moisture—or both? If you have curly or wavy hair, you’ve probably wondered about this at some point. In this article, I’ll explain it as simply as possible: what the difference is, how to figure out what your hair needs right now, and how to restore balance without making it more complicated than it needs to be.

Using more products isn’t always better, especially if you have waves or curls. In Part 2 of Krullenmaxxing 2026, I’ll explain how to build a balanced hair care routine. Because your hair might not need extra conditioner, but it might need protein—or perhaps a bond treatment. Read on to find out what your hair really needs.

Have you heard of “curlsmaxxing”? In this blog series, I’ll share everything I know as a curly girl and curly-hair stylist, so you can bring out the best in your curls or waves. Let’s start at the beginning: washing. Because most people have buildup in their hair without even realizing it, and that’s exactly where things can go wrong.