Daily routine for waves and curls with long-lasting volume and definition

If you have wavy or curly hair and love volume, this blog is for you. We know one of the biggest challenges is finding the perfect balance between definition and volume without sacrificing your hair's natural texture. Whether you have wavy hair and want more body, or you have curls and want to maintain that volume all day long, here's a daily routine that will help you achieve a look with defined, bouncy waves or curls.

1. Wash your hair with light, sulfate-free products

The first step to voluminous waves or curls is to start with a good wash. Choose shampoos without sulfates or silicones, as these ingredients can build up and make your hair look limp and lifeless. Gentle products cleanse your scalp without stripping the natural oils your hair needs to stay soft and bouncy.

If you want to maintain volume, avoid heavy products from the first step!

2. Use conditioner correctly

We know that wavy and curly hair needs hydration, but if you apply too much conditioner to the roots, it can flatten the hair and lose volume. The best way to condition your hair is to apply the product from the mid-lengths to the ends, where it needs hydration the most.

3. Detangle your hair carefully

Wavy and curly hair tend to tangle easily, but to maintain definition and prevent frizz, it's important to detangle gently. Use your fingers or a wide-tooth comb while your hair is wet and conditioned. Avoid using brushes, which can break up the waves or curls and cause frizz.

4. Apply shaping products: leave-in, foams or gels

This step is crucial to keeping your waves or curls defined and voluminous all day long. After washing and detangling, apply a light leave-in, followed by a mousse or gel. Make sure to distribute the product evenly and avoid oversaturating, as too much product can flatten your hair.

For those who prefer well-defined curls, lightweight gels are also a great option.

5. Dry your hair with a diffuser for more volume

If you want to maximize the volume of your curls or waves, a diffuser is your best friend. Use the diffuser on the lowest heat setting possible and position your hair upside down, gently pushing it toward your scalp to lift your roots. This will help maintain volume from root to tip without sacrificing definition.

If you prefer not to use heat, you can also let your hair air dry, but a diffuser is great for adding that extra bit of volume.

6. Scrunch to enhance your shape

The scrunch is the technique you need to master to increase the definition of your waves or curls. After applying styling product, take sections of your damp hair and gently scrunch them from the ends to the roots. This movement helps the curls form with greater definition without losing volume.

7. Avoid touching your hair during the day

Although it's tempting to constantly touch your curls, doing so can cause them to lose definition and create frizz. Once you've styled your hair and it's dry, try not to manipulate it too much. This will help you maintain both volume and shape throughout the day.

8. Night trick: Use buff

This helps prevent your curls from flattening while you sleep, preserving volume and definition.

If you also use a satin pillowcase or scarf, you'll reduce the friction that causes frizz and undoes your curls.

9. Refresh your curls or waves with a texturizing spray

If you notice your waves or curls have lost volume or are a little messy the next day, there's no need to wash your hair again. Use a texturizing spray or a little water mixed with your styling product to revive your waves. Dry shampoo is also a great way to add volume to your roots without having to wash your hair.