And years of heat damage was catching up to me, making my hair dry and brittle.

That’s when I discoveredthe Curly Girl Method and it totally changed how I wash and style my hair.

But with the Curly Girl Method, sulfate-free is the only way to go.

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Step 2.

But the Aussie mask is a lifesaver when my hair is feeling dull and dry.

I leave it on while I wash the rest of my body and it revives my sad strands.

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This was tugging on my hair, ruining my curl pattern, and causing damage.

Instead, the method recommends combing bigger knots with your fingers.

(More here:Should You Every Really Brush Your Hair?)

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Otherwise, I try not to touch it at all.

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Step 4.

I find that the more I touch it, the frizzier and less defined the texture gets.

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