Waves and curls, multiethnic hair tips?

So I'm on the path to healthier natural hair. I used to use relaxers, tons of awful drying products. Bleached and dyed it myself. It was thin and shitty after my teen years. I've tried nursing it back, and these are the two styles I wear. I use mainly Shea Moisture products now and the L.O.C. method . Lots of oils and sleep in a satin cap. I wear it in Bantu knots for the wavy look, and the stringy curls is it just air dried. I know I have a ways to go. I avoid heat and products with alcohol. Only detangle with fingers.

So I've had to experiment with products, my texture is funky. It's fine yet kinky and just weird. Any other multiethnic experience curlies have any tips/advice?

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