I still do my RO because I finger detangle or use my wide tooth comb while in the shower - my curl pattern seems to be less interrupted that way rather me detangling outside the shower with my DC (like I used to do). After I RO, I apply my DC out of the shower (a lot of mine are in jars so this is less messy), then use my steamer or DC overnight. Sometimes I rinse it, sometimes not...then go about my styling.