Your hair is always soooo shiny and silky and not frizzy at all. Even when you say it’s bad it’s beautiful.... my hair is ALWAYS frizzy, messy, dull. Every product I’ve tried never works. I’m so discouraged and just want hair like yours !!
Same here...and if I use enough product to tame the frizz it's too much and then it's weighed down and I have to wash after 2 or 3 days. I feel your pain!
I think her hair is just lower porosity and fine, as well as a loose curl pattern, which makes it tend more towards that mirror shine. her water could be softer as well. people with higher porosity/coarse hair who may have harder water will have to focus more on doing ACV rinses and getting enough hydration and moisture. using a brush to style while it's *wet* has helped me with frizz and definition as well.
and don't forget a ring light or a flash picture can make hair look extra shiny, her hair in sunlight or indoor lighting probably looks much lower contrast and dull (but still amazing I'm sure)
100% agree if I had a pound for every time I heard WELL HELLO THERE GUYS THANKS FOR JOINING ME TODAY BEFORE WE GET INTO IT DON'T FORGET TO GIVE ME A LIKE AND A SUBSCRIBE AND HIT THE LITTLE BELL TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS EVERY DAY / ONCE A WEEK / AND I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A NICE DAY
For your refresh spray try adding Cantu curl activator cream to a spray bottle with water. Just play with the amounts you add to the water cuz to much can be to heavy depending on hair type. This also works great as a detangler.
Thank you so much Courtney for all you do!! I’m 16 years old and we have the exact same hair color and curl pattern (and we both live in Texas) and you have helped me through every step of my journey❤️ Thank you, we love you!!!
Yep, I recognized your accent and bouncy personality as pure Texan right away! Our Texas weather adds an extra challenge for we curly girls, but these Cantu products are my faves...they work wonders! I have fine, thick, 3B, 3C curls. I use the Define & Shine Custard (basically, gel in a jar) instead of the glue gel. The custard has that weird thick sticky feel too, but the cast is softer and most of it breaks up overnight as long as I don't use too much. Next morning I take my pineapple down, leave my hair alone for a bit and it usually falls into place. Occasionally I might have to do a little root shake/fluff but that's it.
The Cantu is one of my favorite conditioners! My husband bought it for himself and I LOVE IT. The Curl Activator is way too heavy and thick for my hair, but man, that conditioner. It smells divine too!
I haven't started CG so I've just been pouring over the internet collecting research for when I can afford to buy my first CG-friendly set and all of your videos have been amazing!! I especially love the way you talk to your hair. Like you treat it kinda like its own person, almost like a friend, and I really love that! You're critical and honest but also kind and you always use humor and it's so refreshing. Like it's not a beast you're taming, it's a pal you're helping but you recognize that it does its own thing and I really love it!
ME TOO! I'm pausing on all of my DevaCurl products to see if that is or if its my age (45) - Courtney, these "One Brand Wash Day" videos have been VERY HELPFUL to me and my daughters. My favorite one on your hair was the Cantu. I have those products and feel like I get tremendous curl that reactivates so well - but the product "feels" a little heavy in my hair - it's still a BEAUTIFUL result. Haven't tried the Cantu glue gel, but I'm interested.
Rebecca Roades it’s happening to me too 😭 I’m 44 and personally I think it’s an age thing. So currently I’m massaging upside down and tapping my scalp daily for blood flow. I’m also using a derma roller twice a month on certain areas, and focussing on my multi vitamins, omega 3s and B vitamins to see if I can slow down the shedding. I never thought I would shed this much but it’s also important to consider hair growth cycles and that plays a part as well.
I've tried several different kinds of products from expensive to cheap... This CANTU line is one I keep coming back too.. I haven't seen that hair" goop"... What I use is twist/lock gel.. After the curl enhancer. I go 3 days w.out washing (I have MS so I'm not very active) To refresh I use water and their curl comeback/refresh spray.. I never realized how wavy my hair was on its own. I used to get perms(80s) then tried the straight look.. I'm glad I found your channel, I have learned a lot..
Yes! The curl activator cream is the best!! It always gives me the best curl enhancement (as I see it's done for you)! And I'm glad to hear the shampoo is good--I've always been afraid it wouldn't agree with me and would be too moisturizing.
I have seen that if I don't use the curl activator my hair become really dry & some are straight hairs , so I just cannot live without it. It brings life & moisture to my hair😊
That is awesome! Yeah the shampoo airs on the stripping side rather than the moisturizing side. It’s not stripping stripping though. Haha I hope that makes sense! Lol
I love Cantu products!! I have 2b/2c curls and it helps keep my curls in for a 2-3 days. I also use the curl activator spray, if I see that my curls need a bit of help get back in form. I bought my niece the Cantu kids products and her hair curls look amazing.
Hi, I am in the transition phase and I have similar curl pattern as you. I notice the Cantu curl activator cream works better on towel dried hair and not on dripping wet hair, my curls really pop that way. Also diffusing is a must for my hair type.
I'm going to try this, because when I use the activator and as much as I squish I can see the product on my hair when it's wet, even though I have high porosity hair.
It definitely held your curls up! I bet if u used the same mixture with the curl cream and gel in your water bottle it would be a great refresher! I’m gonna make that concoction with my Noghty curl cream and my DIY flax seed gel!
Cantu curl activator cream was one of the first products I bought. I loved it in the beginning because my hair was heat damaged and dry and I got great results with soft shiny curls and good clumping. But with time my hair became over moisturized and kind of heavy and the results started looking greasy even on the first day. After the initial moisture needs from damage I found that I really couldn't use the Cantu on my fine 2c/3a curls. They just couldn't stand up to such a heavy product. I would try that gel though just because I think it's a great brand for curly girls. Wavy girls have to be careful not to weigh our curls down.
Sounds like I have a similar hair type to you. I found the curl cream a little too heavy but try out the Cantu wave whip curling mousse followed by a gel. Highly recommend!
Maybe it would work if you balance it out with enough protein and clarify regularly? I've been wondering the same thing, but I think the problem's not Cantu but rather that my hair needs more protein ...
I’ve tried the conditioner and found it really slippery too and one of my favourites is the curl activator it was actually one of the first cg safe leave ins I tried a year ago and loved it and still can depend on it
Cantu came out with a new avocado and also a new flaxseed line that might be better for us wavies! Especially the flaxseed as it says it targets frizz. Maybe you can try those sometime?
I love Cantu! Their products work well, especially the conditioner, and are easy on the wallet! I haven’t tried that gel yet and I want one with a stronger hold so I might have to try it! You’re right that the cast is pretty light. Sometimes I just move my head around a bit and it loosens it just fine without needing to scrunch 😊
I’ve been watching Courtney since the first of the year (2020) when I started the CGM. I’ve turned into a product junky. But I just tried the Cantu products and low and behold I think I’ve finally got the shine and swing, at least today. It’s the new avacado product. I think my hair is somewhat like Courtney’s, only I have left over color and a loose perm from a year ago. But today I can see results of the CGM. I don’t follow the CGM all the way. I can’t keep from running a wide tooth comb through my hair. But today I haven’t grabbed a comb (yet), yay!!!
I don’t know why I always avoided this brand for years , but now with no longer using Deva curl and recently started using cantu on my super fine 2b/2c hair and loving it
I think that is the best I have ever seen your hair. It looks so very good! I haven't used the Cantu shampoo and conditioner but I absolutely love the curl activator cream. It is one of my favorite products. I don't usually get a cast either so I may have to try that gel. As always, thanks for videos. You are such a pleasure to watch.
I get a cast with the curl activator cream, but I apply it to damp/almost dripping hair. I find that when I apply product to soaking wet hair and then scrunch, it takes out some of the product.... So I scrunch after I condition and then apply the styling product.
Yes, i like the way that your talked about slip and the slipperiness of these products in general but the second day it fell A LOT. Or do you think thats about normal? From this like Ive only used the styling products but I find the curl activator is great on my hair.
I know that you don’t refresh very much. But could you test how the leave ins work (if the line has) for refresh after dampening the hair?. Or even adding a bit of the lines conditioner to the spray bottle. I also like to add a hold product after I put the leave in to give my hair definition after I weighed it down with leave in. I m not sure if you would do that but maybe testing the hold products in the line (gel, foam/mousse, cream) work as a refresh or if they are crunchy. I hope that makes sense. Sorry for rambling lol.
This is probably the first video I’ve seen of someone using the curl activator cream on wet hair. Most youtubers try it with damp hair. I should try this.
I'm so shocked at how pretty your hair turned out! I didn't think the Cantu products worked so well for wavy-curly hair. Thank you for trying out these products!
You did really good considering Cantu is generally for black and brown folks. Your curls came out beautifully. Usually will find this on the "ethnic shelf" in the back of CVS.
Her hair is majestic, and I don’t really don’t understand how my hair after washing and styling doesn’t stay wavy towards my roots even on day one but my ends will stay wavy, am I doing something wrong!
It can take a long time for your hair to get used to changes in routine and get your waves or curls back. Maybe look at getting products for volume at the root or just squish right up to the root. I find drying my hair with a microfiber towel gets lots of curls at the top too, dont ring out the water
That looked so pretty on day 1 but really did not hold up well into day 2 compared to many of your other one brand washdays. Could you do another week of washdays video? I really loved your last one as I think it gives a more comprehensive look into your routine of when you clarify, deep condition, that your hair doesn't have to be perfectly styled all the time etc. I'm still trying to find balance with my hair.
The conditioner contains isododecane, which can lead to build-up (which I have read just right after I bought it 😩). Maybe that's why you felt like it contains silicones?
Yep, cantu, kinky curly, and Camille rose work much better on my hair than not your mother's, I haven't tried Deva and for the cost plus problems I won't.
I discovered the shampoo & conditioner last year, I love it. Now that I stumbled over the curly girl method I will buy much more from this line. It is not quite as expensive as other brands.
Swavy Curly Courtney Please review Curlsmith products. I’d love to hear your opinion on the curl reactivator spray. Also have you tried the Briogeo curl line?
Thank you so much for ur video last yr i destroyed my curls by permanently straightening rebounding and regreted so bad. Now my hair has grown into that awkward curly top but straight bottom phase so when found this curl activator cream i wondered if it would help me and ur review literally gives me exactly the opinion on the product i needed❤
I love the Cantu products. So Does my grandaughter. We call the conditioner the ( magic) because it gets the tangels out do well. I've never seen the gel where did you get it?
My wash day hair is always too soft and I can never get a cast! I always lose definition on wash day and have been looking for a really hard hold gel so I really need to try this!
I am a newbie to "natural hair" I've just discovered my waves (2b) & I am so excited to see if I actually have more curls going on than I am aware of, so many new products to try! I haven't tried gels because I am terrified of them LOL!! My texture looks similar to yours (fine/medium strands but overall thick hair) I like to brush oil through the length of my hair at night & I am afraid that I won't be able to do that If I use any gel product. Once you break up the cast is your soft enough to gently brush if you wanted to? I am thinking of trying the NYM Curl Talk gel since you say it's a medium hold. My curls have never clumped but it's wash day & I have new products & new techniques -THANKS to YOU=) Also IF I wanted to curl my 2nd or 3rd-day hair with a curling iron- If I had used gel the previous wash day, then I definitely should NOT curl with heat right???
I just tried the sulfate free cantu shampoo and conditioner last night and wow, I was blown away! It had a great deal of lather, which surprised me. It does strip my hair, but the conditioner is so incredibly hydrating and definitely makes up for it! The slip is insane, I've never had that with a regular conditioner. The smell of both products are ahhh-amazing! A cross between coconut and pineapple. I haven't seen the glue gel in stores. Now, I want to try the coconut curling cream and curl activator or revitalizer?
last night I was so frustrated. I have been trying the cgm for a couple of weeks now (I haven't been using sulfates on my hair in a while; it actually turned out that my fav shampoo was curly girl friendly!) and yesterday it was terrible. my hair took forever to dry even with diffusing I know you've said to not use heat on your hair when you first start the cgm but tbh I didn't use heat on my hair before, my hair isn't dyed, and my shampoos were sulfate-free) and my hair looked straighter than it ever looked before. defeated, I went to youtube to solve my problems and I found your channel. your hair seems very similar to mine. I watched a couple of your videos last night, soaking up every bit of information I could. I tried them this morning and they definitely helped! I don't think I nailed it perfectly yet but I'm sure I will with time. I'm definitely gonna keep watching your videos and keep trying! I have a question. you mentioned in a video that you don't co-wash because you have fine hair. but how does one know if co-washing is good for them or not? in general, for the first couple of months, you can expect one's hair to look shitty, but how does one know if it's because of co-washing (I guess that same question can be posed to any product)? I'm still trying to determine for myself if I should co-wash but I'm not sure how to tell if my hair likes it. when you first tried the cgm did you try co-washing?
Emily Lerman So the reason I don’t co wash all the time is I found it weighed down my hair and made my scalp itchy if I did it too many times in a row. Hope that helps! You’ve got this! I know this is hard but it is totally worth it.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney That makes sense. I was co-washing and the first couple of days I liked it. I noticed that my day 3 hair was a little greasier than normal but thought nothing of it. Then yesterday I co-washed and thought I scrubbed my scalp pretty well and my hair just felt gross and weighed down. I'll probably end up co-washing in between washes maybe? Omg thank you so much for responding!!
Well my order came this morning l just love this stuff my hair feels healthy brought out more curls really pleased be using there products from now on and it's affordable 🙂
Your hair looks amazing! I have used all of these products, but will now try to get my hands on the gel, too. Thanks for trying this. My hair loves Cantu!
I’ve used the shampoo, conditioner, and cream, and my hair LOVES the shampoo (for a mild clarify, just like you said!) and cream, but the conditioner didn’t seem to do much; the Tresemmé coconut oil & aloe vera conditioner works much better for me. I just bought the Define & Shine Custard (£3.49 on sale, instead of £5.49 for a big tub, can’t go wrong!) and my hair loves that too! I might try that gel, for longevity, my curls like something with more hold, like the Giovanni gel (which I bought because of you 😊). Thanks for the great review! 💖
I just started using these products( not the gel though, I think I need to get that) and my hair really loves it! I usually only uses the low poo, conditioner and the curl activator and it is so good. I even get a great cast just my using the curl activator and no gel at all
You have very similar hair and colour to me and Just watching you makes me so excited for my journey I just started the curly girl method today because of your videos (even though I’m a guy lol) :)
You were actually right! The conditioner DOES indeed have silicone in it. The ingredient is not listed as "silicone" though, rather it's called stearamidopropyl dimethylamine. Anything containing the word dimethicone or parts of it like in the above ingredient is a type of silicone. Other ones I've found that are often used in hair products are amodimethicone,cyclomethicone,pheryl trimethicone, ceteraryl methicone, dimethiconol, stearyl dimethicone and other ingredients ending with “-cone”.
That looks amazing! My hair is super similar to yours except i experienced some hair loss and im always afraid of feeding too much product into my hair because of oil. Its cool to see how you do it
I found the shampoo and conditioner left my hair feeling rough and somewhat like straw. But, my finished hair turned out fine. You should have tried the cantu come back spray. I find it a nice refresher if sprayed on wet hands then scrunched in or diluted pretty well in a sprayer and spray on and scrunch for a really nice refresher. This product is way to strong applied straight.
Looks amazing , so pretty! I've encountered white people with curly hair who use products tailored for black hair and it seems to work really well for smoothness and control. I guess its that potent moistutizing that hits the spot.
i been trying the curly girl stuff for about a few weeks and i think i'm just being delusional. if i don't blowdry my hair is messy and limp. and if i blow dry it turns out mostly straight with a few strands 2a texture. idk i might not even have a wave pattern. my hair is similar to yours, fine, blonde, but not very shiny like yours and not very frizzy. but i do have a bit of frizz on the ends where the hair is most damaged. i tried scrunching a gel and i looked crazy, like homeless crazy. idk if i put my hair in a bun overnight it turns out nice and vaguely wavy. what made me think i have a wave pattern is that my hair always holds the wave that i get after i use the bun technique - without gel or wave spray - but it is a loose wave.
I only use the curl activator cream, all the other products from cantu are too heavy for my 3b curls. But i want to try the conditioner now after watching your video 😊
I have a question since i have almost the same curltype as you do (actually mostly 2C): Do you brush your hair dry the days after washday? And if so: how do you keep it as shiny? Because when i do that it gets frizzy but if i don't my hair looks messy, and refreshing like most curly girls do takes too much time for me.
You have beautiful hair. Thanks for your videos. I've just started using Cantu..my hair doesn't come out like yours 😥😭😥 it comes out all matted together looks terrible although no frizz. Sending hugs 🫂 all the way from CapeTown South Africa 🇿🇦
I have 2C hair and I tried the Cantu cream and leave in and my hair looked like a mop, it is meant for type 4 hair and weighs down finer looser curls way too much.
Your hair looks great!!! 😍 I love to use Cantu on my type 2b waves!! I haven't tried the glue gel yet! Great video,, as always👍...funny, informative and right to the point!! God Bless you 🙏❤
Love how shiny your hair was , I use cantu shampoo, leave in conditioner , curl activator cream & the define and shine custard. but I always have problems breaking the cast i hate doing it....I have 3a/3b curls !
I'm using all Cantu products, everything you used except the gel but including the leave in conditioner. I'm still figuring out how much is best for my hair. I have Courtney type hair, mine is a mix of a all the 2's and 3a. (From what I can tell anyway, I don't have a stylist). I like the products. Today I bought the curl refresh spray so I'll try it and pin curls in the top tomorrow. This curly girl stuff is a challenge and I'm only on my first month. 😭
I love you're one brand wash day videos! Can you do one with Raw Curls?? I have 2 of their products and so far loving them! Their anti-frizz spray works as a refresh spray also seems to reactivate my curls really well!
I have tried raw curls before. I actually had a really bad experience with their customer service and ordering the products. When I finally did get the products to try, they worked OK on my hair but weren’t absolutely magical. Not impressive enough for me to want to go through the process of re-purchasing.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I am sorry that happened! I don't blame you for not wanting to try them again! Thank you so much for all your awesome videos, I think I have watched them all and my hair has totally transformed from wavy to having ringlets and getting better all the time! You are AMAZING!!
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Your hair is always soooo shiny and silky and not frizzy at all. Even when you say it’s bad it’s beautiful.... my hair is ALWAYS frizzy, messy, dull. Every product I’ve tried never works. I’m so discouraged and just want hair like yours !!
Brielle Young I totally agree with you!
Brielle Young Maybe it’s your diet?
Same here...and if I use enough product to tame the frizz it's too much and then it's weighed down and I have to wash after 2 or 3 days. I feel your pain!
I think her hair is just lower porosity and fine, as well as a loose curl pattern, which makes it tend more towards that mirror shine. her water could be softer as well. people with higher porosity/coarse hair who may have harder water will have to focus more on doing ACV rinses and getting enough hydration and moisture. using a brush to style while it's *wet* has helped me with frizz and definition as well.
and don't forget a ring light or a flash picture can make hair look extra shiny, her hair in sunlight or indoor lighting probably looks much lower contrast and dull (but still amazing I'm sure)
As a 4c,it’s quite refreshing to see a different hair type wash day.lovely video😊♥️
I love the intro; I think more youtubers should do intros like that and just get to the point instead of all the small talk
Buahaha ok thanks!
100% agree if I had a pound for every time I heard WELL HELLO THERE GUYS THANKS FOR JOINING ME TODAY BEFORE WE GET INTO IT DON'T FORGET TO GIVE ME A LIKE AND A SUBSCRIBE AND HIT THE LITTLE BELL TO SEE MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS EVERY DAY / ONCE A WEEK / AND I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A NICE DAY
This is hilarious because Courtney usually rambles 😂😂😂
I absolutely agree!
Agreed! 😀
One of the best curly/wavy hair channels, hands down ❤️
Sydney Bodenstein awww thank you!
Agree!! I’m always recommending Courtney to people on Reddit for info 💜
This isn’t true😝,she is not one of the best! SHE IS THE BEST OF ALL
For your refresh spray try adding Cantu curl activator cream to a spray bottle with water. Just play with the amounts you add to the water cuz to much can be to heavy depending on hair type. This also works great as a detangler.
Omg thkuuuu
@@andie4947 you're very welcome!
Thanks for this advice will try it for sure❤️
@@jurinacleaver2342 Hope it helps!
Thank you so much Courtney for all you do!! I’m 16 years old and we have the exact same hair color and curl pattern (and we both live in Texas) and you have helped me through every step of my journey❤️ Thank you, we love you!!!
Calina George Heyyyu Texas girls unite! 🤚🏻
Yep, I recognized your accent and bouncy personality as pure Texan right away! Our Texas weather adds an extra challenge for we curly girls, but these Cantu products are my faves...they work wonders! I have fine, thick, 3B, 3C curls. I use the Define & Shine Custard (basically, gel in a jar) instead of the glue gel. The custard has that weird thick sticky feel too, but the cast is softer and most of it breaks up overnight as long as I don't use too much. Next morning I take my pineapple down, leave my hair alone for a bit and it usually falls into place. Occasionally I might have to do a little root shake/fluff but that's it.
I live in Texas too !! I now have this type of hair due to hormonal changes. Love your channel !!
Hey y’all I’m in Texas too 🥰🥳
Sandra Walker I have the same curls as you! Can’t wait to try this line! Going to grab it tomorrow 🤗
Your hair looks so healthy and shiny
Did anyone else watch this video and then immediately buy the entire line?? Haha it was only $28 INCLUDING shipping! Super cheap brand!
Its not cheap over in the UK, insanely expensive xx
@@chvrlotte1342 same in Norway. It's like $15 for one item.😕
I have wavy hair and I use this, I love it
We're did you buy it?
Under $30 for all products used on this video; in the US??? No way? I have bought one or two products from this brand but not like this. ❤😊
Thanks so much for testing these out. I've been so curious to see how they do on fine wavy hair!
The Cantu is one of my favorite conditioners! My husband bought it for himself and I LOVE IT. The Curl Activator is way too heavy and thick for my hair, but man, that conditioner. It smells divine too!
I haven't started CG so I've just been pouring over the internet collecting research for when I can afford to buy my first CG-friendly set and all of your videos have been amazing!! I especially love the way you talk to your hair. Like you treat it kinda like its own person, almost like a friend, and I really love that! You're critical and honest but also kind and you always use humor and it's so refreshing. Like it's not a beast you're taming, it's a pal you're helping but you recognize that it does its own thing and I really love it!
My 2C /3A hair absolutely loves this product so much, I've had some of my best wash days after using these products, even my day 2/3 amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️
How come you don't shed. Everytime i wash my hair hair just falls out
Right?! I've got a big glob of shed hairs every shower!
ME TOO! I'm pausing on all of my DevaCurl products to see if that is or if its my age (45) - Courtney, these "One Brand Wash Day" videos have been VERY HELPFUL to me and my daughters. My favorite one on your hair was the Cantu. I have those products and feel like I get tremendous curl that reactivates so well - but the product "feels" a little heavy in my hair - it's still a BEAUTIFUL result. Haven't tried the Cantu glue gel, but I'm interested.
Rebecca Roades deva curl has been ruining people’s hair for awhile. Look it up on RUclips
Rebecca Roades in the long run divacurl turns out not to be so good
Rebecca Roades it’s happening to me too 😭 I’m 44 and personally I think it’s an age thing. So currently I’m massaging upside down and tapping my scalp daily for blood flow. I’m also using a derma roller twice a month on certain areas, and focussing on my multi vitamins, omega 3s and B vitamins to see if I can slow down the shedding. I never thought I would shed this much but it’s also important to consider hair growth cycles and that plays a part as well.
I've tried several different kinds of products from expensive to cheap...
This CANTU line is one I keep coming back too..
I haven't seen that hair" goop"...
What I use is twist/lock gel..
After the curl enhancer.
I go 3 days w.out washing
(I have MS so I'm not very active)
To refresh I use water and their curl comeback/refresh spray..
I never realized how wavy my hair was on its own. I used to get perms(80s) then tried the straight look..
I'm glad I found your channel,
I have learned a lot..
Yes! The curl activator cream is the best!! It always gives me the best curl enhancement (as I see it's done for you)! And I'm glad to hear the shampoo is good--I've always been afraid it wouldn't agree with me and would be too moisturizing.
I have seen that if I don't use the curl activator my hair become really dry & some are straight hairs , so I just cannot live without it. It brings life & moisture to my hair😊
That is awesome! Yeah the shampoo airs on the stripping side rather than the moisturizing side. It’s not stripping stripping though. Haha I hope that makes sense! Lol
I love Cantu products!! I have 2b/2c curls and it helps keep my curls in for a 2-3 days. I also use the curl activator spray, if I see that my curls need a bit of help get back in form. I bought my niece the Cantu kids products and her hair curls look amazing.
absolutely love the cantu curl activator. that stuff is bombbb
Hi, I am in the transition phase and I have similar curl pattern as you. I notice the Cantu curl activator cream works better on towel dried hair and not on dripping wet hair, my curls really pop that way. Also diffusing is a must for my hair type.
Denise Barnett oh how interesting!
I'm going to try this, because when I use the activator and as much as I squish I can see the product on my hair when it's wet, even though I have high porosity hair.
I literally just did this after co-washing my hair this morning! I'm really impressed so far. Just the cream gave me a pretty good cast!
It definitely held your curls up! I bet if u used the same mixture with the curl cream and gel in your water bottle it would be a great refresher! I’m gonna make that concoction with my Noghty curl cream and my DIY flax seed gel!
I have watched a good few of your videos - this is the best I have seen your hair looking!! Very nice!! ☺️
Cantu curl activator cream was one of the first products I bought. I loved it in the beginning because my hair was heat damaged and dry and I got great results with soft shiny curls and good clumping. But with time my hair became over moisturized and kind of heavy and the results started looking greasy even on the first day. After the initial moisture needs from damage I found that I really couldn't use the Cantu on my fine 2c/3a curls. They just couldn't stand up to such a heavy product. I would try that gel though just because I think it's a great brand for curly girls. Wavy girls have to be careful not to weigh our curls down.
Sounds like I have a similar hair type to you. I found the curl cream a little too heavy but try out the Cantu wave whip curling mousse followed by a gel. Highly recommend!
Cantu is really bad, it damages your hair.
Maybe it would work if you balance it out with enough protein and clarify regularly? I've been wondering the same thing, but I think the problem's not Cantu but rather that my hair needs more protein ...
I’ve tried the conditioner and found it really slippery too and one of my favourites is the curl activator it was actually one of the first cg safe leave ins I tried a year ago and loved it and still can depend on it
I LOVE the Cantu conditioner !! It has GREAT slip and smells so good. My nieces hair is super curly and it makes her curls SO defined
It's so good!
Cantu came out with a new avocado and also a new flaxseed line that might be better for us wavies! Especially the flaxseed as it says it targets frizz. Maybe you can try those sometime?
It smells relllyyy good I bought the leave in.
Is this line too heavy for wavies?
@@04Ammy04 I wish I knew, I've been too scared to try
I tried the flaxseed shampoo and i loved it
@@shaniasurayia6871 YES!
I dont know why I havent ever thought of combing my roots like that, but it has changed the game for my hair😍 I'm so thankful for your videos!
I love Cantu! Their products work well, especially the conditioner, and are easy on the wallet! I haven’t tried that gel yet and I want one with a stronger hold so I might have to try it! You’re right that the cast is pretty light. Sometimes I just move my head around a bit and it loosens it just fine without needing to scrunch 😊
I’ve been watching Courtney since the first of the year (2020) when I started the CGM. I’ve turned into a product junky. But I just tried the Cantu products and low and behold I think I’ve finally got the shine and swing, at least today. It’s the new avacado product. I think my hair is somewhat like Courtney’s, only I have left over color and a loose perm from a year ago. But today I can see results of the CGM. I don’t follow the CGM all the way. I can’t keep from running a wide tooth comb through my hair. But today I haven’t grabbed a comb (yet), yay!!!
I don’t know why I always avoided this brand for years , but now with no longer using Deva curl and recently started using cantu on my super fine 2b/2c hair and loving it
Which products exactly do you use ?
I think that is the best I have ever seen your hair. It looks so very good! I haven't used the Cantu shampoo and conditioner but I absolutely love the curl activator cream. It is one of my favorite products. I don't usually get a cast either so I may have to try that gel. As always, thanks for videos. You are such a pleasure to watch.
I get a cast with the curl activator cream, but I apply it to damp/almost dripping hair. I find that when I apply product to soaking wet hair and then scrunch, it takes out some of the product.... So I scrunch after I condition and then apply the styling product.
This is the only video ,I could find testing that Curl ativator... have you tried it yet,I bought it waiting to try it. Thanks for commenting
@@livefreeinhim do you scrunch before putting the curl activator in, and not scrunch after you but the curl activator in???
What a wonderful blessing! Praying for you and your daughter!
Can you do a second-day one-brand refresh with the same line as the wash days?
Yes, i like the way that your talked about slip and the slipperiness of these products in general but the second day it fell A LOT. Or do you think thats about normal? From this like Ive only used the styling products but I find the curl activator is great on my hair.
I know that you don’t refresh very much. But could you test how the leave ins work (if the line has) for refresh after dampening the hair?. Or even adding a bit of the lines conditioner to the spray bottle. I also like to add a hold product after I put the leave in to give my hair definition after I weighed it down with leave in. I m not sure if you would do that but maybe testing the hold products in the line (gel, foam/mousse, cream) work as a refresh or if they are crunchy. I hope that makes sense. Sorry for rambling lol.
This is probably the first video I’ve seen of someone using the curl activator cream on wet hair. Most youtubers try it with damp hair. I should try this.
I've always applied it to sopping wet hair because it tends to be greasy but for me spreads better that way so no oily spots.
I'm so shocked at how pretty your hair turned out! I didn't think the Cantu products worked so well for wavy-curly hair. Thank you for trying out these products!
That's what I thought too!
wavelet
i thought that was the cutest word i’ve ever heard🥺😂
That curl activator is the greatest!!!
You need like a dime size amount because it’s heavy I’ve had a friend that used it
You did really good considering Cantu is generally for black and brown folks. Your curls came out beautifully. Usually will find this on the "ethnic shelf" in the back of CVS.
Thank you so much. Loved meeting you.
Her hair is majestic, and I don’t really don’t understand how my hair after washing and styling doesn’t stay wavy towards my roots even on day one but my ends will stay wavy, am I doing something wrong!
It can take a long time for your hair to get used to changes in routine and get your waves or curls back. Maybe look at getting products for volume at the root or just squish right up to the root. I find drying my hair with a microfiber towel gets lots of curls at the top too, dont ring out the water
That looked so pretty on day 1 but really did not hold up well into day 2 compared to many of your other one brand washdays. Could you do another week of washdays video? I really loved your last one as I think it gives a more comprehensive look into your routine of when you clarify, deep condition, that your hair doesn't have to be perfectly styled all the time etc. I'm still trying to find balance with my hair.
The conditioner contains isododecane, which can lead to build-up (which I have read just right after I bought it 😩). Maybe that's why you felt like it contains silicones?
I tried deva curl and not your mother. Cantu has so far been the best for my hair and smells way better than the other two
Yep, cantu, kinky curly, and Camille rose work much better on my hair than not your mother's, I haven't tried Deva and for the cost plus problems I won't.
Your hair looks gorgeous here! Thanks for trying this out! 💜
I discovered the shampoo & conditioner last year, I love it. Now that I stumbled over the curly girl method I will buy much more from this line. It is not quite as expensive as other brands.
Would love to see a complete routine with Curlsmith on you- its soo good
Stefanie Blanche ooooo this is a fun idea!
Swavy Curly Courtney Please review Curlsmith products. I’d love to hear your opinion on the curl reactivator spray. Also have you tried the Briogeo curl line?
Wowwww your hair looks great, I’ve had these products for a long time and I feel like I’ve been using them so wrong!
I loooove Cantu!! Been using them for 5years now. Saves my curls, tames my frizz and I smell amazing!!!
Thank you so much for ur video last yr i destroyed my curls by permanently straightening rebounding and regreted so bad. Now my hair has grown into that awkward curly top but straight bottom phase so when found this curl activator cream i wondered if it would help me and ur review literally gives me exactly the opinion on the product i needed❤
Awe glad this helped you out!
I love the Cantu products. So Does my grandaughter. We call the conditioner the ( magic) because it gets the tangels out do well. I've never seen the gel where did you get it?
My wash day hair is always too soft and I can never get a cast! I always lose definition on wash day and have been looking for a really hard hold gel so I really need to try this!
Omg finally, I thought I was the only one 😭
You need protein
Danny Jay 👆🏻
Lots of definition! Turned out amazing!
Thank you so much!
I love these products, they smell great I love the define and shine gel for light hold, and the twist an lock gel for firmer hold
I think this is the best ive seen your waves/curls yet for a day 1 wash day 😯
I tried this line AND started the curly girl routine after i saw this video. Major inspo.
I am a newbie to "natural hair" I've just discovered my waves (2b) & I am so excited to see if I actually have more curls going on than I am aware of, so many new products to try! I haven't tried gels because I am terrified of them LOL!! My texture looks similar to yours (fine/medium strands but overall thick hair)
I like to brush oil through the length of my hair at night & I am afraid that I won't be able to do that If I use any gel product. Once you break up the cast is your soft enough to gently brush if you wanted to? I am thinking of trying the NYM Curl Talk gel since you say it's a medium hold. My curls have never clumped but it's wash day & I have new products & new techniques -THANKS to YOU=)
Also IF I wanted to curl my 2nd or 3rd-day hair with a curling iron- If I had used gel the previous wash day, then I definitely should NOT curl with heat right???
Thank you for testing this Courtney! I’ve seen this and heard awesome things but was not sure how it would work on finer curls.
I just tried the sulfate free cantu shampoo and conditioner last night and wow, I was blown away! It had a great deal of lather, which surprised me. It does strip my hair, but the conditioner is so incredibly hydrating and definitely makes up for it! The slip is insane, I've never had that with a regular conditioner. The smell of both products are ahhh-amazing! A cross between coconut and pineapple. I haven't seen the glue gel in stores. Now, I want to try the coconut curling cream and curl activator or revitalizer?
last night I was so frustrated. I have been trying the cgm for a couple of weeks now (I haven't been using sulfates on my hair in a while; it actually turned out that my fav shampoo was curly girl friendly!) and yesterday it was terrible. my hair took forever to dry even with diffusing I know you've said to not use heat on your hair when you first start the cgm but tbh I didn't use heat on my hair before, my hair isn't dyed, and my shampoos were sulfate-free) and my hair looked straighter than it ever looked before. defeated, I went to youtube to solve my problems and I found your channel. your hair seems very similar to mine. I watched a couple of your videos last night, soaking up every bit of information I could. I tried them this morning and they definitely helped! I don't think I nailed it perfectly yet but I'm sure I will with time. I'm definitely gonna keep watching your videos and keep trying!
I have a question. you mentioned in a video that you don't co-wash because you have fine hair. but how does one know if co-washing is good for them or not? in general, for the first couple of months, you can expect one's hair to look shitty, but how does one know if it's because of co-washing (I guess that same question can be posed to any product)? I'm still trying to determine for myself if I should co-wash but I'm not sure how to tell if my hair likes it. when you first tried the cgm did you try co-washing?
Emily Lerman So the reason I don’t co wash all the time is I found it weighed down my hair and made my scalp itchy if I did it too many times in a row. Hope that helps! You’ve got this! I know this is hard but it is totally worth it.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney That makes sense. I was co-washing and the first couple of days I liked it. I noticed that my day 3 hair was a little greasier than normal but thought nothing of it. Then yesterday I co-washed and thought I scrubbed my scalp pretty well and my hair just felt gross and weighed down. I'll probably end up co-washing in between washes maybe? Omg thank you so much for responding!!
I gotta try these! Although you have MORE hair than me, I have a similar texture and end result often looks like yours. 🤗
Your hair is the most beautiful hair I’ve ever seen 😍
I just recently tried the Cantu curl defining cream. I’ve been co washing for years with Cantu. My hair loves them both!
Well my order came this morning l just love this stuff my hair feels healthy brought out more curls really pleased be using there products from now on and it's affordable 🙂
Did you say you're a momma too!? I'm so jealous because I seriously thought you were a teenager. You look and act so youthful! 😅
Stay radiant 😊♥️
Your hair looks amazing! I have used all of these products, but will now try to get my hands on the gel, too. Thanks for trying this. My hair loves Cantu!
I use the shampoo and conditioner. I like them both. I'm going to try that gel! Your hair did look curlier, you had more ringlets, beautiful.
Wow you're more curl than swavy today. Don't know if it's the products or your new haircut. Looking beautiful.
GamingWithMus haha thanks! I definitely think it’s a combo of both!
Wow, why would you not just stick with that routine. I think it’s the best I’ve seen your hair!
I’ve used the shampoo, conditioner, and cream, and my hair LOVES the shampoo (for a mild clarify, just like you said!) and cream, but the conditioner didn’t seem to do much; the Tresemmé coconut oil & aloe vera conditioner works much better for me. I just bought the Define & Shine Custard (£3.49 on sale, instead of £5.49 for a big tub, can’t go wrong!) and my hair loves that too! I might try that gel, for longevity, my curls like something with more hold, like the Giovanni gel (which I bought because of you 😊). Thanks for the great review! 💖
I looove that conditioner. I've tried so many different brands, but nothing else compares.
Here's me learning that I've been using the curl activator cream all wrong hahaha
right?! I was putting in my half dry hair by the POUND
Wow! Your hair is 😍 I wish the line didn't have fragrance, I'd love to try that gel!
Claire Bonnstetter right?!? The fragrance did nothing for me. Lol! But some people love it. 🤷🏼♀️
You have beautiful healthy hair. Do you sleep with a bonnet?? I started wearing one and omg I love it. It helps my hair not get frizzy or too flat.
I just started using these products( not the gel though, I think I need to get that) and my hair really loves it! I usually only uses the low poo, conditioner and the curl activator and it is so good. I even get a great cast just my using the curl activator and no gel at all
You have very similar hair and colour to me and Just watching you makes me so excited for my journey I just started the curly girl method today because of your videos (even though I’m a guy lol) :)
You were actually right! The conditioner DOES indeed have silicone in it. The ingredient is not listed as "silicone" though, rather it's called stearamidopropyl dimethylamine.
Anything containing the word dimethicone or parts of it like in the above ingredient is a type of silicone. Other ones I've found that are often used in hair products are amodimethicone,cyclomethicone,pheryl trimethicone, ceteraryl methicone, dimethiconol, stearyl dimethicone and other ingredients ending with “-cone”.
That looks amazing! My hair is super similar to yours except i experienced some hair loss and im always afraid of feeding too much product into my hair because of oil. Its cool to see how you do it
I found the shampoo and conditioner left my hair feeling rough and somewhat like straw. But, my finished hair turned out fine. You should have tried the cantu come back spray. I find it a nice refresher if sprayed on wet hands then scrunched in or diluted pretty well in a sprayer and spray on and scrunch for a really nice refresher. This product is way to strong applied straight.
That's the most beautiful hair I have ever seen
kind of very much impressed by how HEALTHY your hair looks
Your hair is GORGEOUS! It looks so healthy!
Looks amazing , so pretty! I've encountered white people with curly hair who use products tailored for black hair and it seems to work really well for smoothness and control. I guess its that potent moistutizing that hits the spot.
White curly hair products suuuuck if you have really thick, corse hair.
Just frizz everywhere!
i been trying the curly girl stuff for about a few weeks and i think i'm just being delusional. if i don't blowdry my hair is messy and limp. and if i blow dry it turns out mostly straight with a few strands 2a texture. idk i might not even have a wave pattern. my hair is similar to yours, fine, blonde, but not very shiny like yours and not very frizzy. but i do have a bit of frizz on the ends where the hair is most damaged. i tried scrunching a gel and i looked crazy, like homeless crazy. idk if i put my hair in a bun overnight it turns out nice and vaguely wavy. what made me think i have a wave pattern is that my hair always holds the wave that i get after i use the bun technique - without gel or wave spray - but it is a loose wave.
I only use the curl activator cream, all the other products from cantu are too heavy for my 3b curls. But i want to try the conditioner now after watching your video 😊
I have a question since i have almost the same curltype as you do (actually mostly 2C): Do you brush your hair dry the days after washday? And if so: how do you keep it as shiny?
Because when i do that it gets frizzy but if i don't my hair looks messy, and refreshing like most curly girls do takes too much time for me.
This is exactly what Anthony Dicky teaches us ( type 4 hair) , to style our hair wet.
Your hair is beautiful
Ohhh intersting!!!! And thank you!
i put a lil bit of cantu curl activator cream into a spray bottle with water and use that as a refresher spray💞
You gotta try the TXTR line! It’s a little lighter & I LOVE it!!
Girl, me too! I love the curl defining cream
I love your videos Susie!! I just bought the biotera gel :)
Thing you for the video 👌 🆗️ 🙆♀️ 👍 🆒️
Shampoo is so good 🤤
You have beautiful hair. Thanks for your videos. I've just started using Cantu..my hair doesn't come out like yours 😥😭😥 it comes out all matted together looks terrible although no frizz. Sending hugs 🫂 all the way from CapeTown South Africa 🇿🇦
Wow!!! That makes me want to go out and get all of those products. Your hair is so curly and perfect!
great video i loved the re-fresh method x
hi I love your videos
I have 2C hair and I tried the Cantu cream and leave in and my hair looked like a mop, it is meant for type 4 hair and weighs down finer looser curls way too much.
Thanks for stating this! I have the same hair type as you and I was about to purchase it but I might opt for the curl activator cream
You could try mixing the product with water and then apply it? That way it would be a lot lighter and wouldn’t weigh hair down.
Your hair is literally gorgeous
YOU are literally gorgeous
So I have used cantu since a broke college student but never tried the stylers. You have inspired me to try them.
Your hair looks great!!! 😍 I love to use Cantu on my type 2b waves!! I haven't tried the glue gel yet! Great video,, as always👍...funny, informative and right to the point!! God Bless you 🙏❤
is it hydrating
Wow you need to use these products more they really worked so well with your hair
Wow, I'm impressed! Your hair looks awesome, even on day 2. Thanks for sharing 😄
I love cantu I have the shampoo and the leave in conditioner thingy , I’ve used it 3 times!:).
Your hair is BEAUTIFUL AND SHINY! How do you make it look this shiny?
Love how shiny your hair was , I use cantu shampoo, leave in conditioner , curl activator cream & the define and shine custard. but I always have problems breaking the cast i hate doing it....I have
3a/3b curls !
I'm using all Cantu products, everything you used except the gel but including the leave in conditioner. I'm still figuring out how much is best for my hair. I have Courtney type hair, mine is a mix of a all the 2's and 3a. (From what I can tell anyway, I don't have a stylist). I like the products. Today I bought the curl refresh spray so I'll try it and pin curls in the top tomorrow. This curly girl stuff is a challenge and I'm only on my first month. 😭
I love you're one brand wash day videos! Can you do one with Raw Curls?? I have 2 of their products and so far loving them! Their anti-frizz spray works as a refresh spray also seems to reactivate my curls really well!
I have tried raw curls before. I actually had a really bad experience with their customer service and ordering the products. When I finally did get the products to try, they worked OK on my hair but weren’t absolutely magical. Not impressive enough for me to want to go through the process of re-purchasing.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I am sorry that happened! I don't blame you for not wanting to try them again! Thank you so much for all your awesome videos, I think I have watched them all and my hair has totally transformed from wavy to having ringlets and getting better all the time! You are AMAZING!!