1. Wash with warm water and shampoo (double cleanse)
* Start with warm water to open the hair cuticle.
* Apply a small (dime-sized) amount of base shampoo.
* Gently massage it into the scalp with your fingertips for about 1 minute (focus on the scalp, not the lengths).
* Rinse thoroughly.
* Repeat the shampoo step a second time — this second wash removes buildup without over-stripping.
* Let the shampoo rinse through the ends; do not aggressively wash the lengths.
2. Condition and detangle
* Apply conditioner only to the mid-lengths and ends (avoid the scalp).
* While the conditioner is in, use a detangling brush to carefully detangle the curls. Conditioner makes this safer and reduces breakage.
* Let the conditioner sit for at least 2 minutes.
* Rinse thoroughly with cold water. The cold rinse seals the cuticle, helping keep curls smooth and reducing frizz.
3. Put on your shirt/hoodie before styling
* Immediately after showering, put on your T-shirt (or hoodie/sweater if you plan to wear one).
* Do this before any styling. Putting clothes on afterward disturbs curl clumps and causes frizz.
* This single habit prevents the majority of frizz problems.
4. Apply leave-in conditioner on still-wet hair
* Make sure hair is still thoroughly wet. If it has started drying (common with thick hair after putting on a shirt), rewet it with a spray bottle.
* Apply base leave-in conditioner. Use a small amount for finer hair; use more for thick hair so it stays hydrated.
* Rake it through the entire head.
* Lean forward and pay extra attention to the top section (most frizz-prone) and the back (often neglected but highly visible to others).
* If you notice any frizzy sections while wet, combine a frizzy section with a non-frizzy one by gently merging them — wet frizz becomes dry frizz if left alone.
5. Apply gel or mousse for definition and hold
* Choose based on hair type:
   * Fine curls → water-based mousse (definition + volume without weighing hair down).
   * Thick curls (like the creator’s) → gel.
* Scrunch the product into the hair.
* Flip your head over and continue scrunching to build volume at the roots and avoid flat roots.
* Scrunch thoroughly until the product is fully distributed and your hands feel “worked.”
6. Remove excess water with a T-shirt (not a towel)
* Use an old cotton T-shirt instead of a regular towel. Towels rough up the hair shaft and create frizz; T-shirts gently absorb water without disrupting the curl pattern.
* Gently pat (do not rub) to reduce water weight.
* Lean forward and to the sides while patting, then flip back and pat again. This also helps create extra volume.
7. Set the middle part
* Before hair starts drying, flip all hair back.
* Use your fingers (not a comb) to create a natural-looking straight middle part down the center.
* Take your time — this determines the final shape.
* Avoid flattening the roots. If any strands lie flat, lift them up and give a final light scrunch (hold the opposite side so you don’t mess up the part).
* Repeat on both sides.
8. Lift the roots with a root pick
* Gently use a root pick (or similar tool) at the roots, focusing on the crown and front.
* This adds height and volume so the middle part “pops” and prevents flat roots.
* Be gentle to avoid disrupting the curl pattern.
9. Air-dry completely (no diffuser)
* Let hair air-dry fully. No diffuser is needed — it often complicates results.
* Do not touch the hair while it dries.
* Avoid letting hair touch a pillow, going outside in wind, or any disturbance that could cause frizz.
* A cast (slight crunch) will form as it dries — this is desired.
Final step: Break the cast with jojoba oil
* Once hair is 100% dry and crunchy, break the cast for soft, bouncy, shiny curls.
* Rub a small amount of jojoba oil between your palms.
* Lean forward/to the side/back and gently scrunch to break the cast.
* Separate curls lightly if needed, but avoid aggressive handling that adds frizz.
* Play with the hair until the crunch is gone and you like the final look. This unlocks maximum bounce, shine, and softness.

Dude on every step: "This step will change EVERYTHING!"

Morning routine before going to your Night Shift.

I just wanted to thank you bro You're the one of the only persons to give advice about curly hair for men on the Internet. My curls looks great bcz of u!

1.start with warm water
2.applis the conditioner
3.put a shurt
4. based live in conditioner(make sur your hair is still wet)
5.gel or mousse
6.reduce water weight with a t-shirt
7.make the ray with your fingers
8. the root pik
9.Let your hair air dry.
for the fool potential : remove the crunch with hoba oil

Do a video on when to wash your curly hair

seems like someone got a new editor🔥🔥🔥

Hi Manuel I have been watching you from 2024 and believe me I got the confidence to keep curly long hair!
Thank you ♥️

This is a great routine for maximum curls potential but can you do a routine for minimalist or busy people please

One thing i feel is important to mention is that the type of water you wash your hair in can have a big impact on weather your hair is healthy or super dried and frizzy.

This is such a helpful video. I take so much time to style my hair but I NEVER found out how to get rid of the crunch. I will be trying this

This video legit has all the small details a lot of other routines forget to mention. Thanks a lot!

Yoooooo he’s back boys🔥🔥🔥🔥

Thanks man. I never thought I'd look good with a middle part til I saw this.

Thank you soo much bc you are the only boy that do a full curl routine

I needed this bro thank you🔥

Thank you Manuel this helped my curls so much since it was frizzy back then and had breakage and having me try out based Bodyworks and now my curls are way better 👍🏻

Think you so much. Real cognition

It works 🔥

Manuel you saved my life now my hair is just like yours is curly in straight