You would think that behind every head of springing and bouncy curls is a girl who knows how to treat her hair before and after showering. However, that’s not always the case. Not everyone with curls knows how to properly care for them to have them thrive. Certain mistakes can lead to a lot of curl damage, but even the smallest change in your before/after showering techniques can make a huge difference in the appearance of your curly hair.

Curly hair typically has to be treated way differently than any other type of hair. This is because it’s a naturally-dryer type of hair. Some of the most common curl-care mistakes happen before and after you shower. Here are some hacks that you may want to try to ensure that your curls are thriving more often than not.

1. Use a Shampoo Specifically for Curly Hair

A general curly-hair rule is that silicone-based shampoos should be avoided at all costs. These can build on the hair causing a barrier to form that limits moisture absorption. This can cause brittle strands of hair. For coarse curly hair, the best shampoo is a heavily moisturizing one. Thinner and finer curly hair should have a regular shampoo but heavier conditioner.

2. Remove Scalp Buildup

Most curls are styled using various styling products like dry shampoo or curl mousse. However, this can lead to product buildup which can weight your hair, and your curls, down. Doing a weekly cleansing or detoxing to remove buildup and residue can revive your hair. Be sure to use products that won’t strip your hair of its natural oils.

3. Use a Cotton or Microfiber Towel When Drying Hair

The main reason you might have frizzy or dry curls is that you’re using the wrong towel to dry your hair after you’ve washed it. To have bouncy and thriving curls, you’re going to want to use a cotton or microfiber towel or even a cotton t-shirt. This is how you can remove some of the moisture without pulling out the hair, causing breakage, or negatively impacting your curls.

4. Use a Proper Detangling Comb

Curly hair gets tangled, but one of the biggest mistakes is brushing/combing your hair in the shower while it’s wet. That’s when your hair is the most fragile, and it can easily be pulled out or broken. Use the right detangling comb like the Wet Brush comb and start from the bottom up.

5. Use Dry Shampoo Sparingly

Shampooing your curly hair every day is a big mistake, but using the right kind of dry shampoo can give you that freshly washed hair without having to do the job. Keep in mind, dry shampoo shouldn’t be used to replace a regular wash, but it can be used to absorb extra moisture on non-wash days.

Travis Barker had worked closely with Lorraine Schwartz, a jeweler designer, to help design Kourtney’s amazing engagement ring. The jeweler told PEOPLE in an interview that the diamond’s cut was flawless and beautiful. Travis gave Kourtney this ring when he proposed to her on Sunday night at Montecito’s Rosewood Miramar in California. She further added that Travis had worked with her on the ring and that he was hands-on during the entire process. The ring turned out to be beautiful in the end and the couple is happy.

The Family Jeweler

Schwartz has been Kardashian-Jenner entire family’s jeweler for a long time. She had also designed the engagement rings for Kim Kardashian from now ex-husbands Kanye West and Kris Humphries. So, it is not surprising news that Barker chose to go to turned to Schwartz to get the ring made for a special occasion like this. The proposal was filmed for an upcoming show and will be aired on Hulu. So, fans will also get to see the way Baker’s romantic proposal to Kourtney Kardashian. It was at sunset so the scene would look like it was straight out of a movie.

The Family Gets Together

An inside source said that as this was Kourtney Kardashian’s first engagement ever, it was going to be a huge deal. The celebration was beautiful because her family members were there and Travis’ kids (two of them) were there as well. All of them seemed to have enjoyed the small family dinner together at their hotel.

Her Other Works

She has also designed some memorable jewelry for other Hollywood celebs. For instance, the custom halo Blake Lively wore for the Met Gala in 2018 was her doing. It had more than 100-carats champagne diamonds. Her other works include Beyonce Knowles’ engagement ring worth $5 million from hubby JAY-Z and the 115-carat emerald earrings Angelina Jolie wore to the Oscars in 2009.