I find my curls last best if I haven't used any cones, I use a shea butter coconut oil balm on the ends, just a tiny amount tho! I pin my hair into 5 -6 giant pincurls on the top of my head so I can sleep, I usually don't even comb after washing, just put the balm on the ends, and pin it, I use what are called roller clips, (they're like bobby pins on steroids) and 1 or 2 will hold each curl securely. My hair looks pretty insane in the morning, but it's ok
After that I wrap it up in a big bun right on top of my head for sleeping. Take it down, still some fullness and curls on the ends. I alternate between shampooing and co-washing, that works best for my scalp, and my curls usually last 3 days, I'd love to stretch that out longer, but considering that I used to wash every day I think this is fine too.
Forgot to add that I often don't do more than fingercomb between washings, but I'll usually carefully comb right before I wash when my hair is dry, I haven't owned a brush for years. I'm not noticing any extra shedding.
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