How to Do the Abbey Yung Method for Curly Hair + En Love Leave-In Review

How to Do the Abbey Yung Method for Curly Hair, And Why En Love Beauty’s Leave-In Is the Perfect Match

If you spend any time in the beauty world, you’ve probably seen the viral Abbey Yung routine: the ultra-hydrating, ultra-glossy hair method that’s taken TikTok and YouTube by storm. But here’s the truth most curlies discover quickly:

The original Abbey Yung Method wasn’t designed with curly hair in mind.

Curly hair needs more slip.
More moisture.
More protection.
And definitely less manipulation.

That’s exactly why I created a curl-friendly version of the routine- and the perfect product to pull the method off on textured hair:


En Love Beauty Batana Oil & Biotin Miracle X Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner, now inside the Curls Monthly Product Vault for just $9.99.

If you’re a subscriber, you can swap this into next month’s mailer, or join Curls Monthly to get exclusive access to hundreds of editor-approved curl products at a fraction of retail cost.

Let’s walk through how to get curl-friendly, Abbey-Yung-approved results, without losing definition or creating frizz.

Why the Abbey Yung Method Needs Tweaks for Curly Hair

The original routine focuses on layering hydration, sealing the cuticle, and styling hair while it’s still damp. All great principles, but curl patterns require more structure and more moisture than straight or wavy hair.

I tested, tweaked, and rebuilt the method for curls, and here’s what I found:

1. Double-cleanse… but do it the right way for curls

Straight hair can handle two rounds of a stronger cleanser. Curly hair? Not so much.

A curl-friendly version looks like this:

  • Step 1: Use a gentle clarifying shampoo (not a harsh one).

  • Step 2: Follow with a moisture-rich cleanser to restore softness and slip.

This keeps the scalp clean enough to encourage definition,  without stripping curls of the oils they desperately need.

2. Add curl structure BEFORE styling, with the right leave-in

This is where most curly hair routines fall flat. Abbey Yung’s original routine doesn’t necessarily include a curl-defining prep step, but curls need something that:

  • Adds slip

  • Boosts hydration

  • Reduces breakage

  • Helps curls clump

  • Protects from heat + friction

  • Sets the stage for gel and mousse

Enter: En Love Beauty Batana Oil & Biotin Miracle X Bond Repair Leave-In Conditioner.
This is the product that makes the curl-friendly Abbey Yung routine actually work.

Why En Love Beauty’s Miracle X Bond Leave-In Is PERFECT for the Abbey Yung Method (Curly Edition)

This lightweight but ultra-hydrating leave-in was practically made for this routine. Inside the Curls Monthly Product Vault for just $9.99, it delivers everything curls need to thrive through the method:

Intense moisture, without weighing curls down

Curly hair needs hydration before you layer gel or mousse. This formula slips through curls easily and boosts softness immediately, helping curls form better clumps during styling.

Breakage repair + strand strength

Thanks to Batana Oil and Biotin, this leave-in supports healthier, more resilient curls, especially important when you’re cleansing more thoroughly during Step 1 and Step 2 of the Abbey Routine.

Detangling that’s unbelievably easy

Fewer knots = less frizz = a smoother, shinier result. This step alone can make or break curl definition.

Heat + styling protection for fragile curl patterns

Even air-drying causes friction. This leave-in wraps curls in a protective layer that guards against damage while boosting long-term curl integrity.

How to Use En Love Beauty in the Curl-Friendly Abbey Yung Routine

Here is the exact curl-friendly sequence Barbara recommends:

1. Start with cleansed, wet curls

Complete your double cleanse (gentle clarifier → moisturizing shampoo).

2. Apply the En Love Leave-In from mid-lengths to ends

This gives you the moisture and detangling needed before curl sculpting. Don’t skip this — it’s the foundation of the entire method.

3. Add gel first (yes… first!)

Apply your gel BEFORE mousse.
Gel before mousse creates long-lasting definition and keeps curls from frizzing out by day two or three.

4. Layer mousse second for extra bounce

Mousse adds volume, lift, and airiness without disturbing the structure the gel created.

5. Dry however you prefer, diffuse or air dry

Your curls will stay shiny, soft, and defined for days.

Why Curlies Are Loving This Routine (and This Product)

When curly hair gets the right prep product, everything changes:

  • Curls clump tighter

  • Frizz decreases

  • Hold lasts longer

  • Wash days stretch further

  • Shine becomes more visible

  • Hair looks healthier, instantly

And because En Love Beauty’s Miracle X Bond Leave-In is only $9.99, it’s one of the most affordable high-performance curl prep products available right now.

The best part?
You can now access it inside the Curls Monthly Product Vault,  our members-only lineup of curl-approved products rotating monthly.

Want to Try En Love Beauty? Here’s How to Get It

You have two options:

1. Subscribe to Curls Monthly

Members get five curated curl products each month, plus full access to the Product Vault, where En Love Beauty is now available.

2. Already a subscriber? Swap it into your next mailer.

Just choose it while customizing next month’s mailer. Easy.

If you’ve been wanting to test a curl-friendly version of the Abbey Yung Method, this is the perfect place to start.

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