Becky Woodford

My name is Becky, AKA The Polished Curl. I am a YouTuber trying to help people learn to love and accept their naturally wavy or curly hair with tips and tricks I have learned through my own curl journey. You can find me on YouTube and Instagram.

How to Clump Your Waves For Better Definition
This is how I keep my wavy hair from being frizzy by using my top defining technique.

How to Give Yourself a Trim When You Can't Book An Appointment with Your Stylist
Use these step by step instructions to trim your hair at home.

How to Style Wavy-Curly Hair At Night (When It's Wet)
When showering every morning is not an option, you can still get your freshest, best curls with this step-by-step guide.

How to do the Curly Girl Method on a Budget (With 4 Products)
The Curly Girl Method doesn't have to be intimidating or expensive. Here is how the curly girl on a budget can get started.

How to Protect Your Natural Hair from Sun Damage
These tips will help you protect your hair and scalp from the sun.

This is Why Your Hair Looks Frizzy After it Dries
Looking for perfectly defined curl clumps but finding frizz instead? One of these reasons could be to blame.

6 Strong Hold Styling Products for Wavy Hair
Do you find that your wavy definition doesn't last an entire day? Try something with stronger hold.

Every O.G. Curly Girl Forgot About This Defining Technique
We found out about this curl-defining method back in 2009--then everyone stopped talking about it.
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