FINGER COILING VS THE DENMAN BRUSH (what is best for curl definition and longevity?)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2020
  • What curly hair styling technique will give us the BEST curl definition for frizz-free curls and give us more longevity out of our styles? Finger coiling or using the Denman brush? Let's find out by comparing both of these two different curl defining techniques on each side of my head using the same products so we can truly see which results are superior. I will also be giving my best tips for both techniques for EVERY CURL TYPE! So without further ado, welcome to another Cold Curls episode with your Mane girl Mell & let's get to it!
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  • @Mamamoonaluna
    @Mamamoonaluna 4 года назад +2749

    My dad saw me in my bonnet the other day and he got scared he doesn’t understand I GOTTA DO WHAT I GOTTA DO TO KEEP MY CURLS POPPING lol

    • @debbiefloss99
      @debbiefloss99 4 года назад +121

      My husband saw me in mine for first time and he too was scared 😂😂 but I’m telling ya the bonnet is a game changer absolutely brilliant for keeping your curls on point 🥰🥰🥰

    • @Nancytheredhead
      @Nancytheredhead 4 года назад +116

      Lol when i started wearing satin bonnets *all the time* (when at home) i expected my whole family to ask about it and judge and make fun of the new weird look... literally about two weeks in my brother asked me why i always "had that thing on my head"; i explained to him the reason and he was like oh ok, cool. .. and other than that it was like they didn't even notice. I was shocked😳😂

    • @christinacolongne2951
      @christinacolongne2951 4 года назад +42

      lobaluna13 I may have rocked my bonnet during a work zoom call 😂🙌🏼

    • @adriannajauregui8816
      @adriannajauregui8816 4 года назад +77

      We are at a point where he says “heres your bonnet amor” love a man that respects the curls!!!

    • @susanhaynes3001
      @susanhaynes3001 4 года назад +9

      I don’t leave home without it Meaning like a getaway or visit the fam. My Satin Bonnet & Pillow are 1st items packed ! Never forget 👩🏼‍🦱

  • @themischief420
    @themischief420 4 года назад +2661

    that’s your day 5 hair???? your curls are so pretty!!!!
    my hair would be completely flat if i didn’t use any water + product for 5 days 😮

    • @dianareynolds2446
      @dianareynolds2446 4 года назад +14

      My hair too

    • @225kristent
      @225kristent 4 года назад +167

      mine would be a big poofball with no curl definition left

    • @emeli4256
      @emeli4256 4 года назад +43

      My hair would also be flat at day five. Flat and oily haha

    • @tatianazuniga1281
      @tatianazuniga1281 4 года назад +58

      Ong that's what I was thinking.. my hair looks terrible on day 1 after like a few hrs .. ugh!

    • @aliciad4707
      @aliciad4707 4 года назад +14

      sounds like you guys might be using deva curl 🤔

  • @CurveTheRain
    @CurveTheRain 4 года назад +2612

    “Oh dont mind my gorgeous DAY FIVE hair!” Thats my day one IF it goes right!! 😫

  • @1380beagle
    @1380beagle 4 года назад +526

    The “curling ribbon” analogy was great!

  • @lynneeby9697
    @lynneeby9697 4 года назад +328

    You’ve taught me to like & care for my hair after 60yrs of being frustrated with it. Your videos are excellent. You’re informative & so enjoyable, you make me smile & laugh each day. You’ve really had a positive impact & I hope you work it all out for yourself Bc I want to watch you forever. You’re so sweet. TY for the joy!

    • @kristinasummers2417
      @kristinasummers2417 2 месяца назад

      Couldn’t agree more. My whole fam got straight, limp, lifeless hair & I ain’t dis’n it…I’m envious. I’m the black sheep that had nobody with the knowledge needed to teach me how to care for my Medusa’s mane.

  • @debbieculpepper2260
    @debbieculpepper2260 4 года назад +24

    Omg, the scissor on ribbon analogy makes the Denman brush make SO MUCH MORE SENSE!!

  • @creationsbynattstierna
    @creationsbynattstierna 4 года назад +518

    "Do NOT TOUCH YOUR HAIR" - touches her hair... 😂❤️

    • @Mrs.Shampoo
      @Mrs.Shampoo 4 года назад +5

      rnattstierna touches her hair a lot lol 🤣🤣

    • @LisetteLongerbone
      @LisetteLongerbone 4 года назад +25

      lol I thought of that too, but judging from my own experience, I'm sure she means "don't run your fingers through your hair" while it dries. That just undos everything you just did D:

  • @autumnwest1496
    @autumnwest1496 Год назад +23

    Girl I'm a hairstylist and these videos have helped me so incredibly much..thank you .I bought the Denman brush and I love teaching my curly hair clients now 😍

  • @MsWeirdolover
    @MsWeirdolover 4 года назад +1186

    The denim brush somehow separated my hair more than usual, and STRETCHED out my hair. Not my personal preference. Maybe you can do a "denman brush do's and don'ts " like you did with diffusing? And if you did and my notifications did not tell me I'm gonna be so mad at RUclips.

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +441

      LOL dont blame youtube, thats not video I've created (yet) but depending on our hair texture, scrunching after is so so crucial! Try using it on more wet than damp hair, make sure you're turning the brush enough and lots of scrunching after! You'll have to experiment but dont get discouraged if it doesnt work, not every technique is for every texture! Make sure you'r using protein in your routine!

    • @NonaNona_39
      @NonaNona_39 4 года назад +82

      I’ve seen in some denman brush vids how some people rotate the brush to get their curls to define more (like how you get large curls while straightening hair. Example: on The Fit Curls channel). Johanna Cheryl did a unique rotating technique also. I’ve even seen someone sort of wrap her hair once in the brush and comb through to get her curls defined (Kat’s Makeup Station was the channel!). So I definitely say there are some little tricks out there to try.

    • @MsWeirdolover
      @MsWeirdolover 4 года назад +41

      Thank you both so much for taking the time to explain that! I completely appreciate it :)
      And don't worry Mel, I'll take the RUclips logo off my dart board (disclaimer: people please know I am only joking. I'm not that bad.)

    • @villyjean
      @villyjean 4 года назад +12

      I've heard the size of the Denman can affect the curls too. A lot of people even remove sections to help with that, but it's a lot of trial and error. I tried that and wasn't terribly happy so I'll be buying a new Denman, but a lot of people are happy with it.

    • @roachcoachn9077
      @roachcoachn9077 4 года назад +8

      Viktorya Weier if you took rows out, you can put them back in 😉

  • @seowen
    @seowen 4 года назад +422

    I now know why finger coiling hasn't been as effective as I thought it would be, I need smaller sections! Thank you so much Mell! 😉

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +65

      Section size is EVERYTHING! Re-watch that part of the video when styling, trust me it helps! Ps you are SO welcome!!

    • @seowen
      @seowen 4 года назад +8

      @@ManesByMellI will! I can't wait to try it next time I wash. 😁

    • @seowen
      @seowen 4 года назад +20

      I finger coiled, and although the sections were too small my 2a-2b hair was vamped to 2b-2c even after finger combing. I'll be trying again next wash day with larger sections, it'll probably be a quicker process too! 😁

    • @tmaffeo
      @tmaffeo 2 года назад +5

      You are adorable and I’m very glad I found your channel . I need all the tips I can get . I always blow dried my hair straight and / or used a flat iron . Now at 62 embracing silver hair , I decided to embrace my wavy/ curly hair too less is more 🌻🌻🌻

    • @jenbg6958
      @jenbg6958 Год назад

      @@ManesByMell To save time, what about taking larger finger coiling sections, then separating them (carefully to avoid frizz) once dry?

  • @ruthkuder4349
    @ruthkuder4349 4 года назад +159

    I loved both sides. For me, my patience is only for the Denman brush. I can't seem to handle finger coiling. Unless Mel could come over every wash day and do it for me! 🤣

    • @kathywhitford4717
      @kathywhitford4717 4 года назад +11

      I'd actually need her every day because I can't refresh to save my life.

  • @nataliedean7551
    @nataliedean7551 Год назад +7

    Thank you, SO MUCH, for explaining the Denman Brush! I know it has been around for a long time. I remember it when I was a kid, and I was born in the 60s. I have 3 different kinds of hair, very slightly wavy, very wavy, and ringlet curls, so it's really hard to get perfect definition. I lost a bunch of hair (over 3/4 - thank goodness I had really thick hair) due to illness, and all the new hair grew back very thick, wavy, and very curly. What's left of the old hair is thin and still on the straighter side, so it's a challenge to style it, especially the curly hair, and especially since I'm so new at dealing with these different textures. I really enjoy your tutorials and your wackiness! It's so refreshing! THANKS! 😁

  • @armindapalomo880
    @armindapalomo880 4 года назад +725

    Im learning how to finger coil and lets just say i need a lot of practice and patience. 🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +89

      Practice makes perfect!

    • @taalibahwalker1812
      @taalibahwalker1812 4 года назад +30

      Same here have no patience .... so I just do my bangs and the top of my hair

    • @emaanserghini1919
      @emaanserghini1919 4 года назад +32

      The only thing that motivates me to finger coil is the refreshing days! Gosh, I'm prepared to stand for an hour finger coiling if that meant I wouldn't have to refresh for the rest of the week.

    • @susanfill5280
      @susanfill5280 4 года назад +25

      I don't have the patience either and the Denman brush is definitely not for my hair. I finger coil in larger clumps for the "underneath layer" and then do the smaller finger coils around the top layer of my head, gently scrunch, and it looks great through day 5, sometimes 6. In other words, I cheat.

    • @dianareynolds2446
      @dianareynolds2446 4 года назад +8

      I've ben trying it for a month and i like it better and better every time after i shower

  • @Maree18
    @Maree18 4 года назад +66

    I’m currently transitioning my hair back to its curls and tried finger coiling last night and it made the biggest difference! Took me an hour to do all my hair but was 100% worth the effort as I got beautifully defined curls

    • @kimgraham8571
      @kimgraham8571 Год назад +2

      Nice to know. I am trying this tomorrow after straightening my hair alllll of my life!!

  • @hawadahir6472
    @hawadahir6472 4 года назад +5

    Her personality was the best part of this video! loved the hair too

  • @Touchofroyaltyy
    @Touchofroyaltyy 4 года назад +15

    Dose anyone one else love seeing people’s wash day when u need one yourself but keep putting it off till tmr

  • @kaitlynfoley4999
    @kaitlynfoley4999 4 года назад +210

    I stumbled across your videos a few days ago and LITERALLY you have changed my whole life. I have been doing my hair so wrong and treating it like shit I guess for years but thanks to you I now know what to do. You have answered every question I’ve ever had and continue to answer questions that I didn’t even know I had. You’re amaze balls. I wish you could do my hair. Lol

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +40

      you're singing music to my ears and heart thank you for sharing i'm so happy to have helped you!! xoxoxo

  • @jescuz1
    @jescuz1 4 года назад +15

    I just got my 1st curly cut last week! I LOVE it especially because of the volume it gave me. This is the 1st time I’ve actually loved my hair, I’ve been getting tons of compliments and all I can do is smile, shake out my roots & hear your voice Mel, “ The BIGGER the hair, the harder they stare!” I used to get teased and was called Mufasa so this is huge for me :) thanks for all your videos 💜 you & your sis are hilarious!

  • @gilcaballard6501
    @gilcaballard6501 2 года назад +1

    I love to see videos where people care and love on their curls.
    Straight hair girl here! But my 4 kids have curls, all different curls 😍 and I always thought my girls to love their curls ❤️ so precious!

  • @yen0607
    @yen0607 4 года назад +43

    I can't believe the ultimate mystery of my 18 years in this life and the various experiments and products i used to no avail... my mistake was the way i brushed my hair. the top part of my hair is always very frizzy and loses the clear outline of a curl and the end product is so awful that i always have to half tie it or whatever just to tame that part. First day I tried to do your way of brushing and I've seen a tremendous difference, the shape of the curls is now visible again and the frizz is still there but much less than before. I think if I stick to this and focus on repairing my hair with oils and masks I'll finally solve the equation that is my hair. I'm honestly shocked that very few curly-hair youtubers pointed this out.

  • @Nana-Opa
    @Nana-Opa Год назад +4

    My hair has drastically changed as the grey hair has been growing in.
    I has fine straight, now it’s fine frizzy!
    So grateful that you are here to help me learn about the new texture of my hair!

  • @allieblank5992
    @allieblank5992 Год назад +7

    Your videos are so informative. I love the step by step instruction/explanation. I’m 43, and it’s only in the last few years I’ve started to learn how to style my curls. Straight hair was “in” when I was a teenager in the mid/late 90s and I wasted so many years hating my hair.

  • @soleursuelos3616
    @soleursuelos3616 4 года назад +15

    Them finger coils is POPPIN

  • @JulieWallis1963
    @JulieWallis1963 3 года назад +1

    Mel, I hope you get to see this comment. I must say thank you. I’ve been trying some of your methods and to be honest I didn’t even know I had curls until I saw you make over your ‘seesters’ hair and I’m now currently rocking the most amazing head of curls. My hair has gone a full year without having a professional cut, although I have trimmed my fringe/bangs. So I now have waist length curls and I feel like a goddess thanks to you and your knowledge. Thank you, thank you 😊

  • @susanhaynes3001
    @susanhaynes3001 4 года назад +20

    I was making plans around 6m ago to visit the in laws in Buffalo. Told my husband all about you n how much you’ve helped me. He seen me struggle for years with products , hair salons etc... Knowing you need a good foundation haircut for curlies I’ve yet to find one. We decided to ride to your home town after I made an apt with you. Just when we figured it out I saw your video on switching careers. My heart sank . After watching I understood your dilemma n want nothing but happiness, love n all good things for you n seester . All the best on this new journey. Love ya kiddo ❤️💆🏼‍♀️

  • @MyPetJakalope
    @MyPetJakalope 4 года назад +7

    I prefer the Denman brush side, I love the volume! It has been a game changing tool for me, it is so much easier to evenly distribute product with it!

  • @sidneycurtin8996
    @sidneycurtin8996 4 года назад +1

    Girl I’ve watching ur channel for a while now and you have completely changed my hair game my hair has never been so hydrated defined and beautiful!!!

  • @sineadl4064
    @sineadl4064 4 года назад +31

    Personally I love the finger coiled side! (But they both look amazing). My hair is extremely thick and dry. I am looking for ways to improve the definition and reduce the volume so I'm going to have to invest the time and give finger coiling a try.

  • @jodiebull4531
    @jodiebull4531 4 года назад +37

    I love your ribbon curl analogy! Thank you so much for making these videos. I’m new and I adore you and your seester and I’m learning so much. My hair use to be naturally curly but now has little curl and lots of frizz. I can’t wait to get all my products on Amazon and start the transition. Thank YOU! ❤️

  • @Marisela_1
    @Marisela_1 4 года назад +7

    I finger coiled for the first time when I went for vacation to Mexico, and my hair looked so good and I got so many compliment on my hair. I usually style my hair with the denman brush with the technique Mell is teaching. I’ve been a subscriber since the beginning and I want to thank you because of you I have nice hair that’s poppin ❤️

  • @sarahc4189
    @sarahc4189 4 года назад +192

    Mell, have you ever thought about doing online consultations? I'm willing to bet A LOT of people would come to you for advice one on one. Your videos are amazing and so helpful, but curly hair is such an amazing work of art and too much information can be hard to follow for some.
    And of course people can visit you in Toronto, but some people can't reach you.
    I would pay for one on one hair advice. I know many others would too.
    You should think about it!
    I love your videos! 😫

    • @davidkloster8961
      @davidkloster8961 4 года назад

      Kind of like Mathias does makeup I think that is his name
      He does one on one consultations. Of course women would pay for the one on one personal hair car advice
      I am not sure if she could look at your hair thru the video & without feeling it to do much justice but she might be able to. She does seem to know her stuff

    • @sophiacordon177
      @sophiacordon177 3 года назад

      Yessss

    • @KJAlways
      @KJAlways 3 года назад +1

      If she doesn't, call Tony Robbins on her and tell him we have a reluctant entrepreneur who needs a pep motivational talk from him!! Hahaha! By the time, he is done with her, she will be on the top of her game and wealthy! She will thank you for it in the end!

  • @StephanieElayne
    @StephanieElayne 4 года назад +23

    finger coil side is so pretty omg!! and I think it had way more volume than the Denman brush side too, I dont know why you thought the opposite. both are gorgeous though

  • @danaivorgia7725
    @danaivorgia7725 4 года назад +4

    You are a lifesaver. I have never learned how to take care of my curls, but figured out some things a couple of years ago and thought I had it all figured out. Cut my hair some weeks ago because the length was not doing my curls any good but with your help I feel confident to grow it healthy again! Thanks so much Mell!

  • @irisvelardo9635
    @irisvelardo9635 3 года назад +2

    I really like how you explain. You're thorough and patient. You sound like a teacher!

  • @mukkiexoxo
    @mukkiexoxo 4 года назад +1

    I'm so impressed by the effort you put into your videos. You explain everything with such clarity! Even a girl like me (with straight hair as can be) you manage to fascinate. My besty has curls and I understand her hair routine and issues a lot better now. Thank you!

  • @yvettewild-datadrivenmomma6504
    @yvettewild-datadrivenmomma6504 4 года назад +112

    When it's wash day and you learn you've been using the denman wrong. 🖤

  • @Mango690
    @Mango690 4 года назад +18

    I like the denman brush side better, it takes less time too ❤️

  • @brittanyh8061
    @brittanyh8061 3 года назад +23

    Honestly both sides were great. Pretty similar results. I’d say finger curling was very precise and better, but the den man brush had amazing results considering the time it would save.
    My question is how the heck did your curls stay soooo defined and unfrizzy for DAYS

  • @renatekriegler
    @renatekriegler 4 года назад +9

    Deffo prefer tbe Denman brush curls! Wow, I'm gonna try this. So liberating! ❤️

  • @beckyirwin79
    @beckyirwin79 4 года назад +3

    New to curly girl method, on my first week so still learning so much. Thanks for explaining everything so well ❤️

  • @nicolemh
    @nicolemh 4 года назад +3

    I’m a year in to my curly journey and I have a lot more to learn!
    This video really helped. Your hair always looks so great.

  • @ladiedebbie5310
    @ladiedebbie5310 4 года назад +1

    I love that you use a wash day just for us and end up with 2 different types of curls on your head. Looks amazing both of them.

  • @hellokittyla08
    @hellokittyla08 4 года назад +1

    Your videos have definitely helped me love my curls! I've learned so much and my hair has never looked better than it has now!

  • @ljunicorns
    @ljunicorns 4 года назад +6

    Thank you so much Mel! You are making me love my hair for what it is! 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️ it’s such an amazing feeling to finally accept yourself 🥰 by the way damn girl that vibrato in your voice🔥

  • @Mandukis
    @Mandukis 4 года назад +26

    Now I know how to finger coil properly, without pulling on my hair or getting stuck. Thank you so much!! 🥰

  • @-fd1773
    @-fd1773 4 года назад +1

    I LOVE YOU!!! when I tell you I have seen TONS of videos on how to finger coil my hair and every time I would try it it would hurt SO bad and results not satisfying!!! But I literally tried your technique just now and my curls look UNREAL!!!!! I love the way it doesn’t hurt and it makes it look perfectly fake! Omg you are the best!!!❤️❤️ my curls and I thank you a lot

  • @delilahmartinez1994
    @delilahmartinez1994 4 года назад +1

    I just came across your channel yesterday & I'm so hooked ! I just went out and purchased a few products that you mentioned and got me a new bonnet so I can start using it again. Your channel is so informative!! I'm on my healthy curly journey now and I found the perfect person to follow❤ thank you for your help and support to us curly girls ❤❤

  • @kippenrobinson146
    @kippenrobinson146 3 года назад +6

    This was great! I use a combination of the two...Denman on the back and sides of my hair and finger coil the front/bangs.

  • @anajass6448
    @anajass6448 4 года назад +33

    I loooove finger coiling, it’s honestly relaxing for me. I just finger coil while watching trash tv and it’s relaxing! I have the denman brush too but I feel like it doesn’t curl my tighter curls as well as finger coiling...I still try the denman brush every once in a while though because maybe I’m not using it correctly. I’m so excited for this video, I really want to know what you think! Thanks for this, Mel! ❤️

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +9

      I totally agree until eventually when my arms hurt lol! Once you get the hang of it, you don't even have to look a what you're doing, its all a feeling! Thanks for watching!!

  • @shellutz3113
    @shellutz3113 2 года назад +1

    I love your videos! I permed my straight hair and I haven't been able to style it until I found you! Thanks!!

  • @soniamartell9220
    @soniamartell9220 2 года назад

    Not only are you fun to watch, you are so informative. I'm learning so much about curly hair. I've been contemplating on getting the Denman brush, but now I'm convinced! So much faster than finger coiling! I can leave finger coiling for special occasions. Thank you for this awesome video.

  • @marymeraj2770
    @marymeraj2770 4 года назад +54

    Regarding the time it took and the longevity, I liked the denman brush side as I ‘m a mom of two and never have that much time to spend on finger coiling .

  • @mirnasaba3242
    @mirnasaba3242 4 года назад +4

    u r really amazing 😍 always watching u, sending u love from Egypt 🇪🇬 ❤️

  • @softrain6245
    @softrain6245 4 года назад +1

    You look AMAZING with your hair parted in the middle 😍

  • @joanalyramirez339
    @joanalyramirez339 4 года назад

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, and a thousand times thank you! This is the video I needed! I have the denman brush but I was struggling with the definition, the frizz and felt it wasn’t working! This video shows what I need to do to master this technique. Love it!

  • @katarzynadamse4767
    @katarzynadamse4767 4 года назад +3

    I wish you could show how you style other types of curls, so we could see how those cosmetics and techniques work on them :) btw, love your personality, sense of humor and your hair obviously :)

  • @ellenferreira
    @ellenferreira 4 года назад +7

    Great video! I’d love to see a “plopping vs denman brush” video. I have been looking for that for forever but haven’t found it yet.

  • @mariagallegos5255
    @mariagallegos5255 4 года назад

    This video CHANGED THE GAME for me, both methods are great, thank you!!

  • @kaydavis6943
    @kaydavis6943 4 года назад

    Your hair is so beautiful! Just got my Denman brush and can’t wait to try your techniques.

  • @MagG1216
    @MagG1216 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for this video. I've been trying to figure out which to do myself. Like you said, there are benefits to doing both and I like certain things from each option: finger coiling for more curl definition and lasting style, but the brush for more volume and speed. I think I'm going to implement more finger coiling personally because though my curls have improved, I still have some "wonky" ones 😉 Thanks again!

  • @heatherberry7498
    @heatherberry7498 4 года назад +23

    I have found that doing zig zag parts for my sections, paired with the Denman brush gives me a more natural look too.

  • @InsideCourtneysHead
    @InsideCourtneysHead 4 года назад +2

    I’ve definitely preferred finger coiling over a brush for defining my curls after this weekend. Tested it out in the snow and it lasted ~4-5 days! I’m still transitioning my hair from getting the straightening hair treatment every 6 months for 3 years to going natural with my curls. I’m loving it so far and your advice helped a bunchhhh 💚

  • @phemale11
    @phemale11 4 года назад

    I will have to keep practicing finger coiling bc the definition is EVERYTHING!!! I absolutely love you hair & your videos!

  • @andreamarie9220
    @andreamarie9220 4 года назад +3

    Thank you so much mell, loved every second 😁🙌🏻 see you next Tuesday 🙌🏻💃🏻👋🏻😝

  • @gracie1901
    @gracie1901 3 года назад +22

    I feel like each technique has its place and it depends on which look you're going for. I have always just scrunched my hair, so I wonder if I can get even better curls with finger curling.

  • @colleenlahatte1949
    @colleenlahatte1949 4 года назад

    Mell!!! I love your channel so much!! I am a mom to two little kids, so I don't get to watch it as often as I want to. However, when I get the chance, I sneak in several back to back episodes to catch up! You always make me smile and teach me something in each video! Thanks for being you!

    • @colleenlahatte1949
      @colleenlahatte1949 4 года назад

      Oh, yeah, btw...in addition to your hair being amazing, so is your skin/make-up!! I need to know those secrets too!

  • @stephaniejohnson7519
    @stephaniejohnson7519 3 года назад +1

    I’m just now learning how to fix my curly hair. I was the only one in my family with curly hair so no one knew how to take care of it so my hair was just brushed out. I’m definitely going to try the finger curl technique to train my curls. Very helpful!

  • @loridupuy6149
    @loridupuy6149 4 года назад +3

    GREAT tutorial... I never did understand finger coiling! So great....

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад

      YAY im glad you enjoyed it!! xoxo

  • @marilyngonzalez99
    @marilyngonzalez99 4 года назад +4

    just bought my Denman brush, sooo hype!

  • @amybalderas2688
    @amybalderas2688 4 года назад

    Girl your 5th day hair looks amazing! Your 5th day hair is what I want my wash day hair to look like!! ❤❤

  • @cinthyaarzube778
    @cinthyaarzube778 3 года назад

    Thank you so much! I’ve seen a lot of videos regarding denman brush technique but you are the only one that have give me a reasonAble explanation why have success and how it works!

  • @andreaday7180
    @andreaday7180 4 года назад +59

    Mell: Do NOT touch your hair while it is drying!
    Me: Immediately removes hands from hair while air drying 😅

  • @zanyzanne
    @zanyzanne 4 года назад +3

    5:38 I had to slow this down to 1/4 speed and watch it about 10 times to understand that after the FIRST LOOP... slide the curl OFF your finger. Not doing this is why I can only wrap the hair around my finger, instead of wrapping my hair around my hair, like Mell does. Going to try this tomorrow as I wait for my Denman brush from Amazon (order placed via Prime on April 6TH!!)

  • @bwdoggrooming4482
    @bwdoggrooming4482 3 года назад +1

    I just found your channel and I love your humor. Your hair is GORGEOUS

  • @indiamchan2100
    @indiamchan2100 4 года назад

    I have had great results from all of your tips! Thanks So Much!

  • @Chantel_islife
    @Chantel_islife 4 года назад +14

    Girl, I just started following you and your vibe is everything. My hair looks like chewbacc's ass, but hopefully it'll be back to how it was when I was 5 lmfaooo

  • @Lawperson97
    @Lawperson97 4 года назад +214

    I would love to see what your hair looks like after washing and just scrunching with water/conditioner. No extra products or styling. I’m tryna see sum🤔

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +36

      i love my naked hair! I mean i can show you guys but also if you check out my IDGAF routine/mini vlog my naked curls are out to play in that video! ruclips.net/video/sGFrtgA33S0/видео.html

    • @rissarose3423
      @rissarose3423 3 года назад

      Yes I was wonder thing the same thing. I think it would look so beautiful not as perfectly curled/volume

  • @thendrix58
    @thendrix58 4 года назад +1

    Both sides are beautiful!

  • @bluecurlygirl
    @bluecurlygirl 4 года назад

    Just transitioning back to curls so these uploads are invaluable. Thank you. For me it'd be the finger coiling for a special occasion/movie night and the denman for most other times cos I am sooo impatient. Almost half a century and still haven't learned that skill!!

  • @LeoHikari
    @LeoHikari 4 года назад +69

    I love finger coiling! Have you ever tried doing your styling without any products? I tried using water as if it was a leave in and it totally worked.

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +63

      Yes!!! when done correctly it gives such poppin curls. Your hair must be very healthy and have all the right nourishment to finger coil with just water! My porous hair could never! lol

    • @ImNotCallingYouALiar
      @ImNotCallingYouALiar 4 года назад +5

      I used to style with only water (I still do every now and then) and would have great results. However, over time my hair got damaged from the sun. I live in a very sunny, hot, and dry climate. So just be careful if you spend a lot of time in the sun.

  • @elani9624
    @elani9624 4 года назад +338

    i did finger coiling and it looked like i had dreads 💀

  • @karienbotha6915
    @karienbotha6915 3 года назад

    I tried the finger coiling technique on my hair type and I have to say, I was really impressed! I never knew that my hair have so much curl and bounce! My curls where soooo defined and I didn't had any frizz! I also use my Denman brush when I am in a hurry, but the finger coiling results are way better! Now I love my curls even more!
    Love you're channel!!! ❤️😘

  • @zafiro80
    @zafiro80 4 года назад

    Ty for the Denman technique and for this cold curls series...you saved my hair

  • @beckyboos6060
    @beckyboos6060 4 года назад +3

    Omg I’m so glad I found this channel! I have transitioning hair that’s very fine (but a lot of it) that ranges from 2a in parts all the way to 3a ringlets in some places and this channel has been a godsend telling me all the things I have been doing wrong with it! I have a question though that I haven’t found in your channel. Is what to do when your scalp is oily? Literally my day 2 hair is an oily mess and I have been using dry shampoo for years in between washes but I sort of hate all the residue that builds up on my scalp... do you have any tips on combating an oily scalp so it doesn’t get as oily in the first place?

  • @taygirl1000
    @taygirl1000 4 года назад +126

    I would love to hear your thoughts on what is going on with Devacurl right now.... with people complaining about hair loss from using their products.

    • @ChickkPeaBbygOrl
      @ChickkPeaBbygOrl 4 года назад +2

      Taylor Floyd YESSS

    • @amiiconicnow5711
      @amiiconicnow5711 4 года назад

      Taylor Floyd i use their styling products and they don’t make my hair fall out

    • @rileygent
      @rileygent 4 года назад +5

      @@amiiconicnow5711 not now anyway. it has to be pretty consistent... regardless I stay away from it.

    • @trishaoakes9187
      @trishaoakes9187 4 года назад +2

      I used 3 products from deva curl and lost hair and lost a ton of curl definition:(

    • @MarvelousMar
      @MarvelousMar 3 года назад +2

      Devacurl ruined my curling pattern.

  • @falconcara
    @falconcara 4 года назад +2

    No wonder I hated the Denman brush, I've been using it wrong!🤦🏽‍♀️so happy I found your channel🙏🏽💗

  • @Jess-ip8xv
    @Jess-ip8xv 2 года назад

    ❤ this video & I'm getting a Denman brush asap! Love how natural it looks

  • @adriannathekitteh2189
    @adriannathekitteh2189 4 года назад +5

    I finger coiled a lot when I was transitioning and I purchased a denman brush so I mainly use that when I style my hair. I want to find a good diffuser for that next level style 🤩😄

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +5

      Exactly what i did!! And this diffuser is pretty bomb i love how versatile it is but its not just the tool, its how you use it!!

    • @irairod5160
      @irairod5160 4 года назад

      @@ManesByMell Did you mean that with any traces of innuendo, or is it just me and my dirty mind? (I love you, BTW. My "curls" and barely 2b so there's really not much "popping", but I still watch you because you make me smile!)

  • @hannamarie6765
    @hannamarie6765 4 года назад +9

    Mell! How do I keep my roots and mid shaft hairs from frizzing up (even with a gel) when diffusing??

  • @kristinasummers2417
    @kristinasummers2417 2 месяца назад

    My whole fam got straight, limp, lifeless hair & I ain’t dis’n it…I’m envious. I’m the black sheep had nobody with the knowledge needed to teach me how to care for my Medusa’s mane. My poor hair really could’ve used u 30yrs ago😅. But better late than never & it brings me joy thinking of all the crazy haired girls ROCKN THE CURL because of your vids. Keep up the good work, your on point💯⭐️

  • @strawberryfox2418
    @strawberryfox2418 3 года назад

    Obsessed with your curls, girl. BOTH ways were gorgeous

  • @karengallo309
    @karengallo309 4 года назад +3

    Thanks so much Mel for all the info!! I do want to try finger coiling sometime soon but will have to block out some time for it :) Quick question about the denmen brush technique - after running it through each section, do you just let it drop as is or do you scrunch it at all? Thanks!

  • @specialk1011
    @specialk1011 4 года назад +135

    I seriously wish you could do my hair for me one day Mel.....
    Your hair always looks amazing! I’ve noticed your hair is having a growth spert, what are you eating ? 😂 mine takes months and months to grow.... whats your secret?

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 года назад +347

      You're asking the right question because what you're eating has a direct correlation to hair growth, besides genetics of course! I fluctuate with my diet all the time but i do want to share a video talking about food for hair! (on the inside, never outside) so let me know whoever reading if you would want that video give this a like and i'll leave you with this tip... i love NUTS!
      PS. i hope one day i can do your hair! where are you from?

    • @andreaplummer3841
      @andreaplummer3841 4 года назад +7

      Yes, that video on what to eat! Need that!

    • @margaretlopez8865
      @margaretlopez8865 4 года назад +3

      That would be an AMAZING video because I believe I eat relatively healthy but my hair takes FOREVER to grow. I trim my hair and it takes over a year to grow the length of my trim back.

    • @StellaOrdonez669
      @StellaOrdonez669 4 года назад +7

      @@ManesByMell please Mel, could you do a video about loosening curl pattern? I know about keratin treatments and relaxers, but I believe they can be damaging to hair? Is there a way to loosening curl pattern naturally? Can you talk about relaxers and keratin treatments ?

    • @specialk1011
      @specialk1011 4 года назад +3

      Thank you so much for your reply and taking your time out to write back to me, I really appreciate it.
      Yes your right genetics and diet play a very essential part in our curly hair journeys.
      Thanks for your tip, I’m on my way to buy nuts now 😂
      I’m from the UK 🇬🇧 .... so when I do get the chance to come to Canada 🇨🇦 I’m definitely booking an appointment with you! Many thanks again Mel.

  • @amandamathewson8150
    @amandamathewson8150 3 года назад

    I love her personality!! So fun to watch! And I’m voting for the Denman side.

  • @ladyrois
    @ladyrois 4 года назад

    This helped SO much... it put the best bits of the videos you've done before into one place, and added some key tips. And that "ribbon curling" analogy was perfect! For my hair, knowing I don't get more than a couple of days out of any wash day, I now know the biggest bang for my buck is using the Denman Brush, and adding finger coiling on the crown. The result is awesome hair for those couple of days but not a ton of time. Thank you!

  • @consciouslypure2176
    @consciouslypure2176 4 года назад +15

    Love this video! I’m definitely not interested in finger coiling, I have 2b wavy hair but wonder whether the Denman brush really is better than just using any other brush? It looks like a normal brush, what’s special about it? Any explanation would be greatly appreciated as I’m unsure if it would do anything to my hair!

    • @RebelRhiannon
      @RebelRhiannon 3 года назад +10

      It’s curved and the part holding the bristles in is very grippy texture so it allows you to put a lot of tension on the hair to really give it that spring back effect, you can also remove rows to suite your hair better.

  • @heidilaux9830
    @heidilaux9830 4 года назад +4

    Hi mel, hoping you can help, any tips to help with menopause night sweats, i have tried wearing a bonnet, but it gets way too hot and my hair becomes a frizzy mess, i`m just using a silk pillow now, still a frizzy mess but less sweaty. any advice would be great, cheers from the uk x

  • @smexiititan94
    @smexiititan94 4 года назад

    Loved both sides of your hair, your hair is always gorgeous!! I'm 3 months into CGM and since watching your videos I'm more relaxed about my curly/ wavy journey knowing it's fine to bend the rules and get great results (I have to comb my hair, idaf what the method says about that)!
    If you can I'd love to see another video on the denman brush, I've seen other videos of twirling techniques, using less rows, so mabye another side by side comparison video testing them out??
    Also any video of a WAVVVVVVYYY in the chair!!!!
    Keep up the great work, all the way from Australia 😊

  • @fashionwire3364
    @fashionwire3364 Год назад

    You have the cutest personality! My curly hair is so ugly I have to blow dry it straight. Yours is perfect.

  • @dianaramirez238
    @dianaramirez238 4 года назад +3

    My hair it’s damage from so much dye my questions is my hair was curly and now it’s all over the place and it’s wavy.. I want it to go back to curly so I start with the finger coiling or the brush and what type of shampoo are the best I can use