If you get too much build-up, this can cause your hair to be weighed down, especially at the roots. Of course, dry curl cuts also have the same benefits as regular haircuts as far as losing the weight of what is cut off. Dry curl cuts are done by curly hair specialists who will cut each individual wave or curl to maximize its shape.
Cutting any random haircut may help tighten your curl pattern. If your hair is longer, the weight of the hair itself can weigh you down. If I skip mousse, my hair pattern will be much looser or straighter. This is a significant factor in my own hair pattern.
Products with hold basically lend structure to your hair, helping it support its shape. Either way, you may find that using a product with hold (gel or mousse) can help you maintain a tighter curl pattern. There are some light gels, but most of the time mousse is lighter.
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See my post on how to tell if your waves are weighed down if this might be an issue for you. If you’ve been using heavy products, switching to lighter products may tighten your pattern.
Some products (even rinse-out products) have heavier ingredients that can weigh down your hair and elongate or loosen your wave/curl pattern. If you stop brushing them, they will curl up tighter.