This is the #1 mistake I see in my in-person clients. I'd say 90% of them are hydrating their curls incorrectly—either not enough, at the wrong stage, or with the wrong method entirely. That’s why this lesson isn’t just important—it’s foundational.

We’ll break it down step by step:

• What “hydration” really means for curly hair (it’s not just moisture)

• How to layer products to seal in hydration

• Simple tests to tell if your hair is thirsty or just craving balance

This lesson is a game-changer, especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “everything right” but still not getting the curls you want. It’s one you’ll want to come back to again and again—because once you master hydration, everything else starts falling into place.

If Month 1 was about hydration, Month 2 is where we take that knowledge and put it into practice. And yes—we're talking about Wash Day.

Let’s be real: wash day is one of the most dreaded parts of curl care for so many of my Curlies. It feels overwhelming, confusing, or like a gamble—will it be a good curl day or a disaster?

That’s why this month is just as important as the first.

In this lesson, we’ll simplify everything. You’ll learn:

• How to know when it’s time to wash (without guessing)

• The difference between all those cleansers (clarifying, moisturizing, co-wash—what do they actually do?)

• Why washing every day is not only unnecessary—it’s usually making things worse

Whether you’re overwashing, under-washing, or just don’t have a rhythm yet, this month will reset your entire approach. I’ll walk you through it step-by-step so that Wash Day stops feeling like a mountain and starts feeling like a reset you actually look forward to.

This month is the final piece of your curl care foundation—and it’s a big one. After learning how to hydrate (Month 1) and cleanse (Month 2), it’s time to talk about what might be the most misunderstood part of curl care: how you dry your hair.

Because here’s the truth: how you finish your wash day matters just as much as how you start it.

In this lesson, we’ll cover:

• When (and if) you should diffuse your curls

• Which tools actually help (and which ones are hype)

• How to layer products for air-drying and diffusing

• What to expect at each stage—from soaking wet to fully dry

If I could say one thing to my Curlies, it would be this: stick with us through at least Month 3 and don’t be afraid to ask questions in The Curl Café. By the end of this month, you’ll have a solid understanding of the three pillars of healthy curls—hydration, cleansing, and drying. That foundation is what so many people never get, and you’ll have it for life.