How do I make my curls looked more defined and not as poofy?

My hair routine is that I shampoo my hair  Then I use conditioner and brush out all the knots with a wide tooth comb. When I get out of the shower I dab my hair a little bit so it's not dripping. Next I spray my hair with leave in conditioner and then a detangler. After that I use a gel all over my hair and to finish it off I use mousse. Is there anything I can do to make each curl defined and not as tight?