you don't really need the guides. get yourself a good moiturizer and brush brush brush. i learned that wolfin is very important. for the top of your head, brush forward. for the back, brush straight down. the sides you brush at a bit of an angle towards your cheeks.
olive creme is a good moisturizer. i used that and Gumbuilder brush in waves. they really softened up my hair and brought in some nice waves.