Wedding-Day Curls: Timeline & Trials — Playbook #2

Wedding-Day Curls: Timeline & Trials — Playbook #2. If your routine feels random, this turns it into repeatable steps you can actually keep.

Your best routine is boring in a good way—same steps, small tweaks for climate and porosity, and predictable results.

Steps

1. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch
2. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
3. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
4. Apply leave-in on soaking-wet hair
5. Soak thoroughly before applying anything

Toolkit

• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Microfiber towel or T-shirt
• Wide-tooth comb or flexible brush
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Chelating/clarifying shampoo (as needed)

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For workouts: quick refresh—mist water + a touch of leave-in at the hairline and crown.

Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.

Porosity & Climate Notes

• Low porosity: lighter layers; avoid heavy oils
• Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers
• High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks

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