Miche SET Gel-to-Foam Mousse as a SINGLE hair product

How to Get Away with Using Just One Curl Product

(Without Compromising Your Curls)

Let’s be real- curl routines can get complicated. Creams, gels, leave-ins, oils, refreshers… before you know it, your bathroom looks like a salon, and your wash day takes all day.

But what if we told you there’s a way to simplify it all, without sacrificing results?

It’s called my foam-forward method, and it'll change your curl game.

Why Are We Using So Many Products Anyway?

Somewhere along the way, the curly world convinced us that more = better. More moisture. More hold. More steps.

But that’s not always true.

In fact, layering too many products can backfire:
✔️ Product buildup
✔️ Flat roots
✔️ Sticky strands
✔️ Confusion (and fatigue) every wash day

At Curls Monthly, we believe a simpler routine can still deliver stunning curls- if you’re using the right product.

Meet the Foam-Forward Method 🧼

This curl method puts one hero product at the center of your routine: a styling foam.

Now we’re not talking about the old-school mousse that left your hair crunchy and dry. We’re talking about modern, well-formulated foams that provide both moisture and hold- without the mess.

Here’s why a good foam is different:

  • Lightweight but effective

  • Great for volume at the root

  • Faster drying time

  • Easy to refresh or reapply mid-week

And most importantly: it lets you streamline your routine without sacrificing definition.

How the Foam-Forward Method Works (Step-by-Step)

1. Choose the Right Foam

Not all foams are created equal. You want one that offers both:

  • Moisturizing properties (think aloe, glycerin, or botanical extracts)

  • Holding power (look for polyquats or flexible-hold ingredients)

Our current fave:

  • 🖤 Miche Set Gel-to-Foam Mousse: ultra hydrating,  medium hold, close-to-perfect curls!

2. Use Water As a Product

Before applying anything, soak your hair. Wet hair helps foams glide evenly and absorb better. You can even keep a spray bottle on hand as you style to rewet dry patches.

3. Style in Sections

Work in small sections and apply a generous amount of foam to each one. 

Focus on root to tip for full definition.

4. Option to use a brush

Brush styling those small sections can help enhance your curls even further!

Why This Works So Well

Foams are often overlooked in the curly community, but they can give you the best of both worlds: definition + simplicity.

Instead of layering a leave-in, cream, gel, and oil, one high-quality foam can replace all four.

Plus, the foam-forward method is:

  • Travel-friendly

  • Time-saving

  • Lightweight on fine hair

  • Build-up resistant

  • Beginner friendly

Want to Try It?

Start with one of our favorite foams from a recent Curls Monthly mailer:

🖤 Miche Set Gel-to-Foam Styling Mousse
• Lightweight hydration
• Flexible hold
• Amazing definition

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Final Thoughts

You can simplify your routine.

You can use fewer products and still look amazing.

And you can trust your curls to thrive without all the layers.

This isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing better. And it starts with one great product.

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