You also want to be mindful of the types of gels and waxes you’re using, avoiding alcohol whenever possible. “It’s almost impossible to find products that don’t contain alcohol in them but that’s really what dries out your hair,” explains hairstylist and curl expert Sabrina Ahmed. “I’d make sure alcohol is not in the first row of ingredients. If it’s further down it’s fine, but you just don’t want to over-dry your hair.” Porsche also recommends avoiding silicones and instead looking for gels and waxes with natural oils. “Something with oil blends is going to add moisture and shine,” Porsche explains. “I look for argan oil, jojoba oil, or coconut oil.”