Curls Like Us Defined Ringlet Technique

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Featuring Artistic Educator & Brand Content Creator, Mai Hernandez

Ready to unlock the secret to flawless curls? Joico Artistic Educator and Brand Content Creator, Mai Hernandez, is here to show you how to achieve beautifully defined ringlets with the perfect balance of hydration, hold, and shine. Using Curls Like Us Smooth & Bounce Hydrating Foam, Curls Like Us Hydrate & Define Curl Crème Styler, and K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Glossing Oil, she’ll guide you through the ultimate curl-enhancing routine for bouncy, radiant curls that last.

Watch Mai’s step-by-step video and get the formula, here:

The Formula:

Curls Like Us Smooth & Bounce Hydrating Foam

Curls Like Us Hydrate & Define Curl Creme Styler

K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Glossing Oil

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Mai’s Step by Steps

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STEP 1:
Start Fresh – Begin with freshly cleansed and conditioned hair, keeping it soaking wet throughout the styling process to lock in hydration and enhance curl definition.

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STEP 2:
Detangle with Care – Use a flexible bristle brush to gently detangle from the ends up to the roots, working in sections to prevent breakage and ensure smooth styling.

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STEP 3:
Lightweight Hold & Hydration – Rake Curls Like Us Smooth & Bounce Hydrating Foam through the hair to provide lightweight hold, moisture, and enhanced curl formation.

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STEP 4:
Define & Protect – Divide hair into diagonal-back or horizontal sections, then apply Curls Like Us Hydrate & Define Curl Crème Styler to reduce frizz, define curls, and protect against heat.

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STEP 5:
Shape & Set – Use the curl grouping method to form defined ringlets. Finger coil the hair from the bottom to the top of each section, applying gentle pressure to set the curl shape.

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STEP 6:
Dry with Precision – Use a high-temperature, low-speed setting to dry hair, preserving the curl’s shape while minimizing frizz and maximizing definition.

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STEP 7:
Finish & Shine – Once dry, break the curl cast using the scrunch-the-crunch technique with K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Glossing Oil, leaving curls soft, shiny, and full of movement.

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