Dry brushing

Hi everyone, I've known for a while that you shouldn't dry brush curly hair, but I can't leave my hair unbrushed unless I want it to look like a rat's nest by the end of the day. So, how are you managing your hair? :')

I have fine 2C hair, but some strands look more like 3A. They tangle extremely easily. I have figured out how to wash and style my curls, but I simply do not have the time to wet my hair every morning just to brush it (it's also way too cold where I live most of the year to go out with wet hair, and wetting AND drying my hair would take even more time). If I don't brush, two problems occur: 1. My hair is a tangled mess, and 2. Loose hairs that I would normally remove by brushing get everywhere during the day, which is annoying.

I've tried wearing a bonnet to bed, keeping my hair in plaits, and only using a wide-tooth comb, but it still looks scruffy and unkempt if I don't brush it properly. I'd be grateful for any techniques or tips on how to keep fine curly/wavy hair from looking messy...

(Routine: drugstore-brand curly shampoo and conditioner (dm balea Traumlocken) + once a week Garnier fructis Aloe Vera hair food + Garnier fructis Aloe vera leave-in conditioner + Noughty Howdy gurls gel that I scrunch out with some jojoba oil)