you have beautiful hair. i'm a 35 year old bearded guy who's going bald. i have no idea why i just watched this video, youtube is a wicked place. if, at some point, you decide you've had enough....i can teach you how to shave your head, let me know.
1:28 don't use sulphate, silicone, parabens, mineral oil, waxes, and drying alcohols 3:51 don't use any heat 5:01 fight frizz don't dry your hair with a terry cloth towel use a satin pillowcase instead of cotton. 10:28 have patience and be motivated
Honestly, the tip of putting hair gel in the shower is something that really encouraged me to wear my hair curly. I’ve tried the plop method, the silicon and sulfate free shampoos and conditioners, and eliminating heat but for whatever reason I couldn’t figure out how to eliminate the frizz and get curl definition. Thank you so much for simplifying the method and products to use when first starting out.
I am on day 11 doing the curly girl method, I am so encouraged by your videos! In this short time of 11 days, I find that my hair is finicky...great days mixed with not so great. I'm going to keep going with it because its sooooo much easier to do my hair now! I absolutely love that part. And, I know my hair will only get better and better!
Curly Susie Hello:-) I'm just starting!! hair a little crazy at the mo but I'm going to stick with it!! and it's quite liberating to be free of straighteners and damaging hair products!!! I have always had frizzy hair and it's very thick!! but I can see curls forming on the root and bottoms of my hair but the middle just wavy,do you have any advice on what to do ? thanks Susie any advice would be great thank you:-)
Great tips! Thanks from a woman who has had good hair days by accident, likely when using cooler water, I now realize thanks to you. It seems like a lot of work, but honestly, I’m working hard right now, and not satisfied with the results. Maybe i can unlearn bad habits and try some new ones. I have avoided the CG method since it seemed that I’d need to jump in with both feet. But I’m gonna try the ‘two things’ and see how it goes. Thanks for posting!
My daughter (age 11) has your same hair type, and your videos are AMAZING! I’ve never dealt with curly hair before, and she’s getting to the age where she really cares. Your videos are easy to watch and understand. We watch them together and try out your tips. Thank you again for posting! ❤️
I'm older and am letting my hair grow out. Glad I found you. I'll give it a try, but right now, I'm discouraged. Thanks for posting. Yes, it is motivating. Just had it cut all one length. I don't think it's a good way to cut it, but it's what I hoped would work. I'll let you know.
I'm planning on starting the curly girl method soon, and your videos are great! This one in particular was a good one to watch. I was getting confused with how to start, and this helped clear my confusion and I'm now feeling more confident!
I am happy to say I decided not to give up on the Curly Girl method. So I've continued using the sulfate free shampoos/conditioners. I now use the Tee Shirt instead of towels. And after watching more of your videos I've tried the "casting" with gel. And I now scrunch, scrunch, scrunch, let air dry. And slowly my curls are "remembering" to bounce back! Even my neighbor who is use to seeing my frizzy, out of control dry mess of hair has commented on how beautiful my hair is looking! My hope is in a month or so my natural curly hair is gonna look amazing. And it's already starting too! All these years I fought against my curly hair by flat ironing & curling with a curling iron. All because I didn't know how to work with my natural curls. I'm so happy I found your videos!! I have you to thank for teaching me the correct way to handle my curly hair!! 💕
Thank you so much for your comment. I was you almost a year & 1/2 ago now & I will never go back. I’m not going to lie, I’ve had a couple of bad hair days, especially In my early stages of trying new techniques and products but my hair is a million times better. I watched one of my first videos today & I can’t believe the difference in my hair since then. Keep it up! You’ll be very happy you did ❤️
Just starting on my curly girl journy at age 30. I always thought I had stright to wavy hair but turns out I actually have curls O_O So happy though, I always wanted curls! Thanky uo for this informative video, I'll check out your links.
Kyomi I don’t know if this would work for you, but I wash my hair in the kitchen sink. That way I can do a cold rinse and enjoy warm showers without wet hair all over everything.
Kyomi i will ONLY take cold to lukewarm showers. no exceptions. i grew up in denver, and weirdly enough, have ended up in texas. i hate the heat with a burning passion, and it might as well be hot year round, with no more than three weeks of cool temperatures. the only escape i get is the wonderful feeling of a cold shower.
@@_iamnotsober Lmao my situation is completely opposite XD we have longer winters in Jersey and I can't stand it so i love taking hot showers. Can't wait to move somewhere with warm weather 😭
I have straight hair but as I get older, Ill get 1 random curl right in the front and my mom and brother have curly/wavy hair. I want to see if this makes my hair a little wavy but the CGM is so daunting. This is helpful!
I turned 30 in June ‘20 and my hair always looked basically straight with a very very mild wave. My grandma had curly hair, my mom has wavy hair, and my dad has straight hair. Then in early October ‘20, I started noticing a little section of hair on the right going wavy. Like even after I’d comb it, the wave would stay. So after doing some research, I started applying some of the techniques, and now the waves are gradually taking over both sides. So far, I’ve just been consistently using a T-shirt instead of a towel, and squishing in my conditionner, and not combing after it’s dry (I do that in the shower). I haven’t figured out the next part yet, all the gel etc stuff once you get out of the shower, but I bought flaxseed today to make gel. I actually need to get it cut, maybe with some layers, it’s too long for the waves to really come out, I think
Thank you soooo much. I am trying to follow cg method recently...and I was sad and demotivated looking at the list of costly items people use for defined curls. your method just worked like wonder... I used diy flaxseed gel.. And I am loving it😍
Wow, I am impressed with you video. I’ve watched a bunch of CG method videos and yours is so easy to understand for a newbie. I have long, thick, wavy (2a/2b) and UNRULY hair, just discovering CG and it can be overwhelming. Subscribed :-)
Your hair is gorgeous! Thanks for the tips. One thing I found that has saved my curls is aloe vera gel. It is the only product I use now in my hair after I wash it (I only wash with silicone, sulfate, etc free and I only wash it a couple times a week). No alcohol added, just the stuff you use for sunburns. It is absolutely AMAZING! I add some before I pat it dry and run my fingers through it then scrunch my hair with a little bit more. Most days I just dampen it with a spray bottle and add a little more Aloe. My curls are more defined, it doesn't weigh it down, they are soft and bouncy. If I use too much it feels crunchy so I just dampen my hair and it's all better. I never thought of using a Tshirt instead of a towel that's a great idea.
Do I hear some Nova Scotia in there? I am in Toronto, but I have family in Glace Bay! I stumbled onto your video, while searching around for a curly hair routine. I love finding other Canadian RUclipsrs! I love your content. Thanks for the tips!
Curly Susie I knew I could hear a bit of Straya in there! Do you know good products to buy in Oz? I just moved there and I don’t know where to go as no Afro shops where I live
Thank you so much for your straight forward, clear, down-to-earth approach to letting hair be curly!! (Also, have now watched a ton of your videos and you truly have the most gorgeous accent.)
Today I took a shower with my normal products- garner fructose. now I am switching to a natural shampoo and conditioner. I have put away the hair brushes, straightener and blowdryer and I am starting the curly girl method.Your hair is beautiful I hope mine looks that good! thanks for the encouragement!
I’m so thankful for this video. I have just started investing in my curls again. Knowing there is a 2-3 translation period makes me feel so much better.
I'm brand new to this and so overwhelmed! SO many products out there!! I am determined though - because exactly like you, I used to flat iron EVERY day and my hair is so bushy and damaged. I quit the flat iron about 2 months ago, but now trying to figure out how to get my hair at it's healthiest and quit the hair dryer too. Aaak!
I brush my hair when it's dry before the shower. It's satisfying and effective and when I wash it it goes back to the way it sits normally. I never hear people suggest this, but it feels like a clear solution. Some people think it breaks more when it's dry, but I definitely think it breaks more when it's wet. I tried not brushing my hair, but it's so much more satisfying to run a brush through it.
yeah same I have 2a/2b/3c hair and I saw that you're supposed to brush when wet but for me I would brush it when wet and it would weigh down everything and pull my curls apart. So basically now I brush it when dry but with a wide toothed comb, not a full brush
I started the curlt girl method in july this year. My hair used to be dead straight with a slight wave after i washed it and i would curl it everyday with a straightener. I chucked my straightener, silicone conditioner and sulphate shampoo in the bin and bought natutal conditioner and shampoo. Since doing the curly girl method my hair curls beautifully especially with the help from gel and curl mousse. I'm still way off from having effortless curly hair due to the constant damaging and colouring that i have done in the past, but im so happy to be natural again. My hair also seems to grow quicker since i dont damage it anymore which is a wonderful bonus.
This was so great! I've fallen into the rabbit hold of the cg method...all I wanted was to find a beach spray that doesn't make my har feel filthy but now i'm wondering what would my hair look like if I tried this....so THANK YOU for breaking down the cg method in a way that's not nitpicky or overwhelming! Love, a fellow Canadian
Hi Lacey!! The only way to know for sure is trial & error. It the Silicones are truly water soluble you should be ok. When I FIRST started I had a Biolage conditioner that had some of the “peg” silicones in it & I used it until the bottle was empty. My hair was in rough shape back then so hard to say if it made a difference but I have to say that I didn’t really have a problem with build up... that wasn’t a great answer but hope it helped. Just try it??!!
From all the videos for curlies out there, yours are the ones that I learned the most. Thank you for taking the time to do them. I will begin my journey in a couple of days. Looking forward to having my curls back and watching your videos. 🙏🏼
I'm so glad I found this early video, I have been watching your videos since I began the cgm about 6 weeks ago. .seeing how you began has really helped. Love your hair..love your videos thank you
YESSSS!!! Thank you for letting me know. I remember when it first started to really work for me, it's exciting to get your curls back. This is the whole reason I made these videos :)
I'm so happy I found this video. I used to be a really curly little girl, then they cut my hair and I lost my curls; leaving a weird frizzy mess... When I was a teenager with all the "taylor swift" curls I tried to get them back, and I did! but I don't remember how I did it, Then I decided to cut my hair in a short bob and I lost my curls again... And now my hair is long, waaay too long, and I notice it wanting to curl A LOT, but I didn't know how to help it ( I almost never straighten it, I just put it on a bun or a ponytail) and now I'll try the things you said and hope for the best!! I'm subscribed now :D
I am just so excited to watch your videos because any time I looked for anything, I never found anyone with hair that looked like mine. Yep, just a white girl with wavy/curly brown hair lol
Thank you so much for the video indeed, i could see how much you wanted to help us and get all what u have learned and discovered through to us. Not everyone that caring.That was very helpful to start getting my curls back. And you look so pretty. Ur face looked very beautiful and healthy. You have a wonderful day.
I’m really gonna try this because my hairs been frizzy my entire life and I didn’t know about the silicone and sulfate products!!! I really want to have a curly hair ://
Thank god I stumbled across this video, this helps soooo much! I've tried everything to get my curls to look decent. I am going to adopt this routine and see if it helps. :)
So gonna start doing this!!!thank you so much have always had curly hair and wondered how to take care of it. Now my daughter has the same hair and we struggle. So thank you so much for this!!!
So glad I found your channel!!! So excited to get products and start and get my curly hair on! My hair is a disaster. Frizz curl/wave doesn’t know what it wants to do.
I have coily curly hair and cutting silicones made a huge difference in the health of my hair. That plastic coating was keeping moisture from getting into my follicles. I already used silicone free shampoo and conditioner by lucky chance but I found out that my deep conditioner masks all had silicones! So basically none of my leave in conditioner or styling products were able to penetrate and moisturize my strands. After switching to silicone free deep conditioner my hair is way more moisturized. I do however use a styling mousse containing water soluble silicone as a final step because my hair is color treated. It doesn't require shampoo or clarifying to remove. You can Google a list of soluble and non soluble silicone types, but even still just know that you are suffocating your strands until you wash it out.
Hi Marie!!! Gel is my “must have” product for the last year. Sometimes you have to excitement with amounts... if your hair dries hard... it’s an easy fix, just scrunch out the crunch. There are lots of videos on this. Gel should be alcohol free. This one is great but I LOVE Biotera Alcohol Free styling Gel from Sally. It’s amazing.
I knew you were a caper like me as soon as I heard your voice. Not a strong accent but enough to hear the “home” in your voice. Just starting this process now, thanks for the tutorial.
Did you ever post your video of the transition? I think it would help with the motivation to see your "before" pic. Your hair looks gorgeous and your tips are very practical and concise. Thanks for helping all us curlies who have been battling our hair our whole lives!
THANK YOU I LOVE YOU this is a very simple straight to the point video i suffer from full frizz puffy curly hair and its just a mess to keep up with that i end up cutting it since i m a guy and thats "the simplest" solution for me thank you for this amazing video
I do all of this. Changed my shampoo three months back. Unfortunately still looking for a good conditioner. Having chronic dandruf makes it very difficult to find products that won't irritate the scalp. However I have noticed that just swapping the towel to a t-shirt makes a hell of a difference.
Monika Sethi let me know if you find something that helps with your dandruff! I'm just starting and haven't left my head and shoulders behind yet. :\ my scalp gets greasy and itchy when I don't use it.
My daughter has thin curly strands but a ton of them and dandruff. When she was little we used Dove products on her hair but we had to switch to Head & Shoulders. Then as she has hit teenage years her oil production has increased (as has her dandruff) and her dermatologist said we had to keep up with the H & S. Our hair stylist didn't have a good recommendation for curly dandruff suffering either. Curls tend to go with dryness - not oily.
i love your videos and your content! but mostly, i love your accent!!! i went to Acadia and MISSSSSS this east coast SO MUCH!!! Much love to you and I hope some of these techniques start working for me!!!
I've done the curly girl method to some degree for years. I stopped using a blow dryer about 20 years ago. The weird part was I stopped using sulfates because I recognized what it was doing to my hair. For a YEAR I did that and the texture got worse and worse, really only noticeable when wet. Yup, at some point I went on the internet and realized I probably had a horrible build up of silicone. I had gotten used to my hair being flatter and loose wave and when I clarified my hair it returned full force! Right now I need to stop wearing it in ponytails instead of conditioning it etc. on day 2. Often if I just spray with conditioner spray and maybe put more water, let it hand loose and it will curl smoothly and naturally. I am growing out my grey hair also. Thank you for your tips.
I'd love to know more about how you stopped using shampoo. Does she have another video on it? Thank you for making this video. :) it's simple and not burdned with products.
Congrats, Im thinking to start to use wavy hairstyle. Of all videos for this this is the most complite and simple video. Thanks. Greetings from the Dominican Republic..
Hey! Thanks for this! My hair turned curly when I was pregnant and I didn't know what to do with it. I kept my normal routine but my hair was kinda big and weird. I made some mistakes with coloring but have already been taking good care of my hair since I want to grow it out. I have an appointment tomorrow to get the last of the dye cut out. So I get a fresh start! I use shae moisture moisture retention shampoo and conditioner on my hair and typically just oil my hair with argon oil or coconut oil and I never use heat. Hopefully there won't be a transition period. I will say that I dried it with a t-shirt today and it was still super wet but it already looks better!
Watching you for the first time. And about 3/4 through your video I was like man......she sounds like a newfie! Low and behold I am reading comments and bam....a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦 I am in Vancouver 😊
Can anyone help me? I had ringlets as a babe, but as i grew older my parents had me brush and wash my hair every day so now my "natural hair" is wavy and frizzy with sparse curls. I'd like to try the curly girl method but my hair is so oily if i dont wash it daily.. Any tips?
Hey Taylor, I really suggest just trying to wash your hair with a Curly Girl Approved conditioner every second wash. You will be surprised at how well it removes oil. Get yourself a lightweight conditioner like Suave Naturals or Tresemme Naturals & a good sulphate & silicone free shampoo. You’ll also need a silicone & alcohol free gel. I bet your hair is way curlier than you think
I'd like to add that I stopped washing my hair daily and it became very greasy BUT then my hair got use to it and now I can go a couple days where I couldn't go 1 day. And me using something as strong as a dandruff shampoo can cause the scalp to over compensate with oil...So no matter what you'll end up greasy until your hair gets use to less washing and if it's getting stripped every day. And just in one time of only combing my hair in the shower and leaving it alone while dry.. my curls appeared a LOT .. where I was almost straight/wavy and frizzy. Try to only brush when wet. otherwise you'll break the curl pattern and end up with what you have now. ^^
I hate how I need to pay 2-3 times more for actual healthy products for my daughters curly hair... we also stand for hours in front of shelf’s at the store only to find 2-3 bottles out of 30... we all should demand these corporations to go healthy instead of temp looks that’ll damage our hair! We deserve it... thanks for the vid💕
You are so funny and spontaneous, you explain everything very well and you seem to be a wonderful woman and mother! Your channel is awesome! Although I am Brazilian and my English is not so good, I am very happy to have found your channel
This helped so very much! Thanks for letting me know that it takes awhile for the curl to come back to normal...for now my hair is not looking so great. I'm also experimenting with different products to restore curl definition and reduce frizz but not finding one I like just yet that doesn't leave my hair feeling gunky or heavy.
Thanks so much for watching! My advice is to start with just conditioner & gel & experiment with the amounts until you perfect that ....and then build from there :)
I'm also having trouble with the don't comb it when it's dry thingy...my hair looks like an old mop right now, especially when the gel dries in it. If I don't at least TRY to separate the strings it just looks like a dirty, brown mop. When I do try to gently separate it with my fingers or a wide tooth comb, it breaks the wave and gets frizzy anyway. I'm thinking the gel, no matter how little I use, is a mistake. It just makes my hair feel and look heavy and dirty.
I'm starting to question whether I have wavy or curly hair. My hair has like a semi wavy pattern with some weird curls and a lot of frizz when is air dry, (I too use heat on a regular basis) so I'm gonna follow your recommendations to see how it goes. Thanks a lot for the video.
U r sooo good girl :) so motivated now :) I just had a baby girl, therefore have less time for myself.....but I’ll try...I’ll try for sure :) your hair looks super cute.
I would suggest Love UR Curls from Lus Brand, applying it to sections with lots of water, which activates it. I got great curls without all the work mentioned in this video. I was able to have tight defined curls yesterday but today, I used the same product to smooth my hair and used a curling iron for wavy curls.
I love how simple your routine is. What conditioners do you recommend for cowashing the scalp and hair? I have a similar curl type (2C/3A) and am worried about an oily scalp if I start this method. Another question! I work out as well and find that if I don’t wash my hair afterwards (currently using shampoo), my scalp feels itchy from the salt/sweat. Do you find that conditioner washing helps to cleanse the sweat and prevent itchiness in the scalp?
Yes, I work out often & I also run so I sweat a lot! Conditioner washing is the way to go. I have to use a light conditioner or my hair gets weighed down. I like Down Under Naturals NUDE, Garnier Naturals & V05 Naturals (all inexpensive) you will be so surprised ... conditioner washing won't make your roots greasy (I was skeptical)
Thanks for the tips! I have a suspicion that my scalp may be itchy from using sulfates in the winter. I only wash my hair 1-2x a week at the moment and the itchiness gets worse the longer I prolong my wash days. I'm considering this method cause I don't want to have to shampoo my hair every single time I work out. I'm hoping this works out
Ok i wish there was a support group for people transitioning too keep each other encouraged. I just had the WORST wash day ever. My hair looks like a worn out perm and I made a lot of effort. I’m going to jump in the shower and try this simple version and I hope to God it works! I’m doing curly girl method to SIMPLIFY my life not wash my hair and start over all the time 😿
Do you have a favorite conditioner? the CG rabbit hole is intense with products and nuanced tips, often contradictory. I appreciate this simple approach. I used the clarifying treatment yesterday so am only a baby beginner - day 1. Based on this video I should use a sulfate/silicone free conditioner from here on out and was hoping for a recommendation from you. I don't quite understand all the types of conditioners and washing/cowashing stuff. SOS :)
Your hair looks great. When I do only conditioner and gel, it looks good at first-but I think my hair gets used to it after a few days and it starts to go limp and lifeless. My hair is very fine so I don't know if that has something to do with it. Also the curl pattern for the back of my head is defined ringlets, but the top layer of my hair is much loose and almost straight on top. What can I do to make more uniform curls all around?
If you hair becomes lifeless and limp, that could mean too much hydration. You hair might need protein. Try switching the products between hydration and protein and see the results.
Been using a Fructus conditioner with no silicone in it and it does make a big difference. I'm going to try not to use shampoo and see how it works out.
Hi! I'm a a super new Newbie, I havent even started yet, just doing research 1st. I'm already using a cleansing conditioner so going no poo is covered. I'm wondering what to do after showering and applying product. Scrunch out the water but then what? Walk around with wet hair dripping? Can I use my turbie twist? I'm about to go watch your video on sleeping now! Excited to see how my hair responds!!!!
can you use a microfiber hair towel/turbine twist in place of a tee shirt? my hair is like a sponge and drips everywhere but I still want to eliminate frizz. thanks for the easy tips! 💕
Thank you Susie! I love your videos. I started my curly journey this week. I bought some shampoo and conditioner (approved by CGM). I am a runner and do triathlons too. I am not swimming that much since I normally take a month or two off. Wondering if you have research or know about how to take care of the curls when you swim.
As a swim coach and newbie to CGM, the main things I do that make a huge difference: wet hair and apply a conditioner before swimming, wear a swim cap while you swim if possible, then right after you get out of the water use an apple cider vinegar rinse to remove chlorine, then shampoo or co-wash and follow the rest of the routine as usual. Hope that helps!
Hi, thanks for this video! Do you have any where you actually demonstrate the step by step techniques? That is what makes videos different from articles and what would be most helpful in the future.
Thank you for simplifying the curly girl routine. After you put your gel in and scrunch with a T-shirt, do you break the cast when it is try and how do you do that? I have been scrunching to break the cast but it seems to make frizz.
Hey! Scrolling through and saw your comment- you may have already figured this out but just in case: break your gel cast after your hair is 100% dry and you can break it by just scrunching your hair again. Some people use a small amount of a leave in or an oil to do because it helps with the frizz but it’s up to you and what your hair likes. :)
The first easy step by step and to the point video! Thank you for taking the time to share! My hair is terrible, growing up my hair would be brushed out into a frizz and tied up in a ponytail then a plait, now it's frizzy curly but still meh. I want to see if the curly girl method will work on my hair! I used to usually straighten my hair once a week - nowadays I'm just too lazy because it's never perfectly straight anyway. I do have one question though, eventually if my hair is as lovely looking as yours, would it be ok to straighten it now and then? Say once a month? (if that) Thank you again!
Hi Drina!! I’ve slept with the Tshirt on. They call it over night plopping lol My hair is still damp in the morning so I’d scrunch some water & Gel into it and diffuse for literally 5 min and you are done :)
Thanks for the advise! I am learning about the curly girl method today and I am a night shower-er. Time to ginger a big t-shirt from goodwill! Is there a certain candidate is better than others?
you have beautiful hair.
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Hahaha love this comment!
1:28 don't use sulphate, silicone, parabens, mineral oil, waxes, and drying alcohols
3:51 don't use any heat
5:01 fight frizz
don't dry your hair with a terry cloth towel
use a satin pillowcase instead of cotton.
10:28 have patience and be motivated
Honestly, the tip of putting hair gel in the shower is something that really encouraged me to wear my hair curly. I’ve tried the plop method, the silicon and sulfate free shampoos and conditioners, and eliminating heat but for whatever reason I couldn’t figure out how to eliminate the frizz and get curl definition.
Thank you so much for simplifying the method and products to use when first starting out.
Thanks for watching !!
I am on day 11 doing the curly girl method, I am so encouraged by your videos! In this short time of 11 days, I find that my hair is finicky...great days mixed with not so great. I'm going to keep going with it because its sooooo much easier to do my hair now! I absolutely love that part. And, I know my hair will only get better and better!
Newest curly on the block. No more straighteners.
You can do it!!
Curly Susie Hello:-) I'm just starting!! hair a little crazy at the mo but I'm going to stick with it!! and it's quite liberating to be free of straighteners and damaging hair products!!! I have always had frizzy hair and it's very thick!! but I can see curls forming on the root and bottoms of my hair but the middle just wavy,do you have any advice on what to do ? thanks Susie any advice would be great thank you:-)
Great tips! Thanks from a woman who has had good hair days by accident, likely when using cooler water, I now realize thanks to you. It seems like a lot of work, but honestly, I’m working hard right now, and not satisfied with the results. Maybe i can unlearn bad habits and try some new ones. I have avoided the CG method since it seemed that I’d need to jump in with both feet. But I’m gonna try the ‘two things’ and see how it goes. Thanks for posting!
My daughter (age 11) has your same hair type, and your videos are AMAZING! I’ve never dealt with curly hair before, and she’s getting to the age where she really cares.
Your videos are easy to watch and understand. We watch them together and try out your tips.
Thank you again for posting! ❤️
I'm older and am letting my hair grow out. Glad I found you. I'll give it a try, but right now, I'm discouraged. Thanks for posting. Yes, it is motivating. Just had it cut all one length. I don't think it's a good way to cut it, but it's what I hoped would work. I'll let you know.
I'm planning on starting the curly girl method soon, and your videos are great! This one in particular was a good one to watch. I was getting confused with how to start, and this helped clear my confusion and I'm now feeling more confident!
You should 100% do it just get yourself a good conditioner, do your final sulphate wash & give it a try 💜
I am happy to say I decided not to give up on the Curly Girl method. So I've continued using the sulfate free shampoos/conditioners. I now use the Tee Shirt instead of towels. And after watching more of your videos I've tried the "casting" with gel. And I now scrunch, scrunch, scrunch, let air dry. And slowly my curls are "remembering" to bounce back!
Even my neighbor who is use to seeing my frizzy, out of control dry mess of hair has commented on how beautiful my hair is looking! My hope is in a month or so my natural curly hair is gonna look amazing. And it's already starting too! All these years I fought against my curly hair by flat ironing & curling with a curling iron. All because I didn't know how to work with my natural curls.
I'm so happy I found your videos!! I have you to thank for teaching me the correct way to handle my curly hair!! 💕
Thank you so much for your comment. I was you almost a year & 1/2 ago now & I will never go back. I’m not going to lie, I’ve had a couple of bad hair days, especially In my early stages of trying new techniques and products but my hair is a million times better. I watched one of my first videos today & I can’t believe the difference in my hair since then.
Keep it up! You’ll be very happy you did ❤️
Just starting on my curly girl journy at age 30. I always thought I had stright to wavy hair but turns out I actually have curls O_O So happy though, I always wanted curls!
Thanky uo for this informative video, I'll check out your links.
Hi Neaira! So glad it was helpful & congrats on your curls.
The hardest part is not taking a hot shower to wash my hair. I loveee hot showers :c
Kyomi I don’t know if this would work for you, but I wash my hair in the kitchen sink. That way I can do a cold rinse and enjoy warm showers without wet hair all over everything.
Amy
I've actually been trying this. It works amazing C:
MEEEEE! Uggh
Kyomi i will ONLY take cold to lukewarm showers. no exceptions.
i grew up in denver, and weirdly enough, have ended up in texas. i hate the heat with a burning passion, and it might as well be hot year round, with no more than three weeks of cool temperatures. the only escape i get is the wonderful feeling of a cold shower.
@@_iamnotsober
Lmao my situation is completely opposite XD we have longer winters in Jersey and I can't stand it so i love taking hot showers. Can't wait to move somewhere with warm weather 😭
I have straight hair but as I get older, Ill get 1 random curl right in the front and my mom and brother have curly/wavy hair. I want to see if this makes my hair a little wavy but the CGM is so daunting. This is helpful!
I turned 30 in June ‘20 and my hair always looked basically straight with a very very mild wave. My grandma had curly hair, my mom has wavy hair, and my dad has straight hair. Then in early October ‘20, I started noticing a little section of hair on the right going wavy. Like even after I’d comb it, the wave would stay. So after doing some research, I started applying some of the techniques, and now the waves are gradually taking over both sides. So far, I’ve just been consistently using a T-shirt instead of a towel, and squishing in my conditionner, and not combing after it’s dry (I do that in the shower). I haven’t figured out the next part yet, all the gel etc stuff once you get out of the shower, but I bought flaxseed today to make gel. I actually need to get it cut, maybe with some layers, it’s too long for the waves to really come out, I think
Thank you soooo much. I am trying to follow cg method recently...and I was sad and demotivated looking at the list of costly items people use for defined curls. your method just worked like wonder... I used diy flaxseed gel.. And I am loving it😍
Wow, I am impressed with you video. I’ve watched a bunch of CG method videos and yours is so easy to understand for a newbie. I have long, thick, wavy (2a/2b) and UNRULY hair, just discovering CG and it can be overwhelming. Subscribed :-)
Thanks a million :)
Your hair is gorgeous! Thanks for the tips. One thing I found that has saved my curls is aloe vera gel. It is the only product I use now in my hair after I wash it (I only wash with silicone, sulfate, etc free and I only wash it a couple times a week). No alcohol added, just the stuff you use for sunburns. It is absolutely AMAZING! I add some before I pat it dry and run my fingers through it then scrunch my hair with a little bit more. Most days I just dampen it with a spray bottle and add a little more Aloe. My curls are more defined, it doesn't weigh it down, they are soft and bouncy. If I use too much it feels crunchy so I just dampen my hair and it's all better. I never thought of using a Tshirt instead of a towel that's a great idea.
Thanks for the comment!! I’m going to try the Aloe Vera Gel!!
Do I hear some Nova Scotia in there? I am in Toronto, but I have family in Glace Bay! I stumbled onto your video, while searching around for a curly hair routine. I love finding other Canadian RUclipsrs! I love your content. Thanks for the tips!
Hi Laura! Im from Cape Breton. Everyone thinks Im from Glace Bay because of my accent but Im actually from Sydney :) Thanks for watching.
Last Minute Laura 2
Last Minute Laura is what my family has called me ever since I was little 😁
Curly Susie I knew I could hear a bit of Straya in there! Do you know good products to buy in Oz? I just moved there and I don’t know where to go as no Afro shops where I live
And then realising you meant Sydney Australia ^^' but there are some words you pronounce like the weird people down here
Thank you so much for your straight forward, clear, down-to-earth approach to letting hair be curly!! (Also, have now watched a ton of your videos and you truly have the most gorgeous accent.)
Thank you Erika!! What accent?? Lol
Today I took a shower with my normal products- garner fructose. now I am switching to a natural shampoo and conditioner. I have put away the hair brushes, straightener and blowdryer and I am starting the curly girl method.Your hair is beautiful I hope mine looks that good! thanks for the encouragement!
I’m so thankful for this video. I have just started investing in my curls again. Knowing there is a 2-3 translation period makes me feel so much better.
I'm brand new to this and so overwhelmed! SO many products out there!! I am determined though - because exactly like you, I used to flat iron EVERY day and my hair is so bushy and damaged. I quit the flat iron about 2 months ago, but now trying to figure out how to get my hair at it's healthiest and quit the hair dryer too. Aaak!
I brush my hair when it's dry before the shower. It's satisfying and effective and when I wash it it goes back to the way it sits normally. I never hear people suggest this, but it feels like a clear solution. Some people think it breaks more when it's dry, but I definitely think it breaks more when it's wet. I tried not brushing my hair, but it's so much more satisfying to run a brush through it.
yeah same I have 2a/2b/3c hair and I saw that you're supposed to brush when wet but for me I would brush it when wet and it would weigh down everything and pull my curls apart. So basically now I brush it when dry but with a wide toothed comb, not a full brush
I love how thought out your videos seem and can really tell the care and effort you put into them. Thank you!
Thank you Kaitlyn!
I started the curlt girl method in july this year. My hair used to be dead straight with a slight wave after i washed it and i would curl it everyday with a straightener. I chucked my straightener, silicone conditioner and sulphate shampoo in the bin and bought natutal conditioner and shampoo. Since doing the curly girl method my hair curls beautifully especially with the help from gel and curl mousse. I'm still way off from having effortless curly hair due to the constant damaging and colouring that i have done in the past, but im so happy to be natural again. My hair also seems to grow quicker since i dont damage it anymore which is a wonderful bonus.
You have inspired me. I have tried everything and was just about to give up. Thanks for sharing.
No problem Tammy!! The cheapie products always work better for me.
I find so awesome that there is a channel dedicated to this. I hope it helps me, since I am a men with not so long wavy/curly hair
Thanks Susie! I have decided to embrace my curls and have just started my curly girl journey. Your videos are very helpful.
This was so great! I've fallen into the rabbit hold of the cg method...all I wanted was to find a beach spray that doesn't make my har feel filthy but now i'm wondering what would my hair look like if I tried this....so THANK YOU for breaking down the cg method in a way that's not nitpicky or overwhelming! Love, a fellow Canadian
Hey Lacey!! I know all about the RUclips rabbit hole lol
Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for replying!!
Hi Lacey!! The only way to know for sure is trial & error. It the Silicones are truly water soluble you should be ok. When I FIRST started I had a Biolage conditioner that had some of the “peg” silicones in it & I used it until the bottle was empty. My hair was in rough shape back then so hard to say if it made a difference but I have to say that I didn’t really have a problem with build up... that wasn’t a great answer but hope it helped. Just try it??!!
From all the videos for curlies out there, yours are the ones that I learned the most. Thank you for taking the time to do them. I will begin my journey in a couple of days. Looking forward to having my curls back and watching your videos. 🙏🏼
I'm so glad I found this early video, I have been watching your videos since I began the cgm about 6 weeks ago. .seeing how you began has really helped. Love your hair..love your videos thank you
Thank you so much. I’ve used your method for four days and had compliments on my curls and my hair every day. That’s never happened before. Wow! 🤗
YESSSS!!! Thank you for letting me know. I remember when it first started to really work for me, it's exciting to get your curls back. This is the whole reason I made these videos :)
Curly Susie It’s such a huge difference! 🤗
thank you so much! i just did my first wash today, and for the first time, my hair isnt frizzy when its dry!
I'm so happy I found this video. I used to be a really curly little girl, then they cut my hair and I lost my curls; leaving a weird frizzy mess... When I was a teenager with all the "taylor swift" curls I tried to get them back, and I did! but I don't remember how I did it, Then I decided to cut my hair in a short bob and I lost my curls again... And now my hair is long, waaay too long, and I notice it wanting to curl A LOT, but I didn't know how to help it ( I almost never straighten it, I just put it on a bun or a ponytail) and now I'll try the things you said and hope for the best!! I'm subscribed now :D
I am just so excited to watch your videos because any time I looked for anything, I never found anyone with hair that looked like mine. Yep, just a white girl with wavy/curly brown hair lol
Love the sound of your voice.
Hey Rachel! Thanks so so much. Everyone from CapeBreton talks like this & I didn’t know it wasn’t interested until I started RUclips.
Thank you so much for the video indeed, i could see how much you wanted to help us and get all what u have learned and discovered through to us. Not everyone that caring.That was very helpful to start getting my curls back. And you look so pretty. Ur face looked very beautiful and healthy. You have a wonderful day.
Thank you so much Asmaa!
I’m really gonna try this because my hairs been frizzy my entire life and I didn’t know about the silicone and sulfate products!!! I really want to have a curly hair ://
You 100% should. Just know there is a transition period where your hair doesn’t look great while it is remembering how to curl!
Curly Susie thank you so much for the tips!!!
Oh my goodness I am sorry I only discovered you now but thank you!!!!! You are a gem lady. I will be following you from South Africa :)
Hey Juanita!! Thanks a million :) I’m still shocked that I have so many people watching from different parts of the world.
Thanks for commenting
Thank god I stumbled across this video, this helps soooo much! I've tried everything to get my curls to look decent. I am going to adopt this routine and see if it helps. :)
Good luck Emily!! Let me know how it goes.
So gonna start doing this!!!thank you so much have always had curly hair and wondered how to take care of it. Now my daughter has the same hair and we struggle. So thank you so much for this!!!
So glad I found your channel!!! So excited to get products and start and get my curly hair on! My hair is a disaster. Frizz curl/wave doesn’t know what it wants to do.
Basic is good. There are so many very complicated videos for curly hair. Thank you!
i have finally started and i started because of your videos. thank for making the transition so simple. 😊
I have coily curly hair and cutting silicones made a huge difference in the health of my hair. That plastic coating was keeping moisture from getting into my follicles. I already used silicone free shampoo and conditioner by lucky chance but I found out that my deep conditioner masks all had silicones! So basically none of my leave in conditioner or styling products were able to penetrate and moisturize my strands. After switching to silicone free deep conditioner my hair is way more moisturized. I do however use a styling mousse containing water soluble silicone as a final step because my hair is color treated. It doesn't require shampoo or clarifying to remove. You can Google a list of soluble and non soluble silicone types, but even still just know that you are suffocating your strands until you wash it out.
Your Canadian accent is so thick omg i love it !!!
thank you so much! Barely starting. 2nd day over here and I was doubting myself of doing this.
It's so hard to have a natural frizzy and wavy hair 😭 too much work
I feel your pain, but once I figured out the CGMethod it was a game changer!!
I LOVE your hair! I started embracing my natural curls. I don't think I'm going back!
Your hair will only get better & better with time!! 💕💕😍
Your hair is beautiful! I never imagined using gel on my hair. Frizz on the top layer is my problem, so I’ll definitely try it.
Hi Marie!!! Gel is my “must have” product for the last year. Sometimes you have to excitement with amounts... if your hair dries hard... it’s an easy fix, just scrunch out the crunch. There are lots of videos on this. Gel should be alcohol free. This one is great but I LOVE Biotera Alcohol Free styling Gel from Sally. It’s amazing.
I knew you were a caper like me as soon as I heard your voice. Not a strong accent but enough to hear the “home” in your voice. Just starting this process now, thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for watching Beth!! What part of the island are you from??
I am in Sydney as well. So nice to be watching a local doing this. 😊
Me & Frankie haha
Did you ever post your video of the transition? I think it would help with the motivation to see your "before" pic. Your hair looks gorgeous and your tips are very practical and concise. Thanks for helping all us curlies who have been battling our hair our whole lives!
Love the video, thank you. Simple and encouraging. In the third month of my CG journey and was getting discouraged, so thanks for sharing.
Hang in there Ariana! How is your hair coming along?
I love your simple breakdown of the curly girl method! Def gonna try it!, thanks!!
THANK YOU I LOVE YOU this is a very simple straight to the point video
i suffer from full frizz puffy curly hair and its just a mess to keep up with that i end up cutting it since i m a guy and thats "the simplest" solution for me
thank you for this amazing video
One of the guys in my Bro’s band just started following the CGMethod & his hair looks awesome. You should try it!!
I ll 100% do my best to get the best hair possible
thank you SUPER MUCH
I do all of this. Changed my shampoo three months back. Unfortunately still looking for a good conditioner. Having chronic dandruf makes it very difficult to find products that won't irritate the scalp. However I have noticed that just swapping the towel to a t-shirt makes a hell of a difference.
Monika Sethi let me know if you find something that helps with your dandruff! I'm just starting and haven't left my head and shoulders behind yet. :\ my scalp gets greasy and itchy when I don't use it.
My daughter has thin curly strands but a ton of them and dandruff. When she was little we used Dove products on her hair but we had to switch to Head & Shoulders. Then as she has hit teenage years her oil production has increased (as has her dandruff) and her dermatologist said we had to keep up with the H & S. Our hair stylist didn't have a good recommendation for curly dandruff suffering either. Curls tend to go with dryness - not oily.
Thank you so much Sussie.... your video really motivated me to go on CGM. its only my first day as a CG. wish me luck guys...
So HAPPY that I found you.
Pls make a video on what products help to strengthen hair cause my curls are good but hair fall is the worst!!
i love your videos and your content! but mostly, i love your accent!!! i went to Acadia and MISSSSSS this east coast SO MUCH!!! Much love to you and I hope some of these techniques start working for me!!!
oops under my husbands account... lol xoxo Kat
I've done the curly girl method to some degree for years. I stopped using a blow dryer about 20 years ago. The weird part was I stopped using sulfates because I recognized what it was doing to my hair. For a YEAR I did that and the texture got worse and worse, really only noticeable when wet. Yup, at some point I went on the internet and realized I probably had a horrible build up of silicone. I had gotten used to my hair being flatter and loose wave and when I clarified my hair it returned full force! Right now I need to stop wearing it in ponytails instead of conditioning it etc. on day 2. Often if I just spray with conditioner spray and maybe put more water, let it hand loose and it will curl smoothly and naturally. I am growing out my grey hair also. Thank you for your tips.
I'd love to know more about how you stopped using shampoo. Does she have another video on it? Thank you for making this video. :) it's simple and not burdned with products.
Congrats, Im thinking to start to use wavy hairstyle. Of all videos for this this is the most complite and simple video. Thanks. Greetings from the Dominican Republic..
Love this video! I just started my curly journey and I definitely needed the tips and encouragement!
Ah, new thing I've learnt today is to rinse with cold water, holding thumbs as its winter in SA at present!
Oh my gosh I have a very similar curl pattern and I use the same styling products as you!!! Just leave in and gel
Hey! Thanks for this! My hair turned curly when I was pregnant and I didn't know what to do with it. I kept my normal routine but my hair was kinda big and weird. I made some mistakes with coloring but have already been taking good care of my hair since I want to grow it out. I have an appointment tomorrow to get the last of the dye cut out. So I get a fresh start! I use shae moisture moisture retention shampoo and conditioner on my hair and typically just oil my hair with argon oil or coconut oil and I never use heat. Hopefully there won't be a transition period. I will say that I dried it with a t-shirt today and it was still super wet but it already looks better!
Your videos are exactly what I was looking for and even a practical Maritimer, to boot (Haligonian here). Thank you!
Watching you for the first time. And about 3/4 through your video I was like man......she sounds like a newfie! Low and behold I am reading comments and bam....a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦 I am in Vancouver 😊
Can anyone help me?
I had ringlets as a babe, but as i grew older my parents had me brush and wash my hair every day so now my "natural hair" is wavy and frizzy with sparse curls. I'd like to try the curly girl method but my hair is so oily if i dont wash it daily..
Any tips?
Hey Taylor, I really suggest just trying to wash your hair with a Curly Girl Approved conditioner every second wash. You will be surprised at how well it removes oil. Get yourself a lightweight conditioner like Suave Naturals or Tresemme Naturals & a good sulphate & silicone free shampoo. You’ll also need a silicone & alcohol free gel. I bet your hair is way curlier than you think
I'd like to add that I stopped washing my hair daily and it became very greasy BUT then my hair got use to it and now I can go a couple days where I couldn't go 1 day. And me using something as strong as a dandruff shampoo can cause the scalp to over compensate with oil...So no matter what you'll end up greasy until your hair gets use to less washing and if it's getting stripped every day.
And just in one time of only combing my hair in the shower and leaving it alone while dry.. my curls appeared a LOT .. where I was almost straight/wavy and frizzy. Try to only brush when wet. otherwise you'll break the curl pattern and end up with what you have now. ^^
Yo your is exactly like mine.
Going to start my curly girl journey today! 😬
You're really into yourself in your hair that is very awesome you look beautiful
I hate how I need to pay 2-3 times more for actual healthy products for my daughters curly hair... we also stand for hours in front of shelf’s at the store only to find 2-3 bottles out of 30... we all should demand these corporations to go healthy instead of temp looks that’ll damage our hair! We deserve it... thanks for the vid💕
You are so funny and spontaneous, you explain everything very well and you seem to be a wonderful woman and mother! Your channel is awesome! Although I am Brazilian and my English is not so good, I am very happy to have found your channel
Hey Yoko! Your English sounds perfectly fine to me ❤️ thank you so much for saying Hi all the way from Brazil.
Curly Susie ♥♥♥
I have that book and follow her tips and tricks. You hair looks beautiful!
This helped so very much! Thanks for letting me know that it takes awhile for the curl to come back to normal...for now my hair is not looking so great. I'm also experimenting with different products to restore curl definition and reduce frizz but not finding one I like just yet that doesn't leave my hair feeling gunky or heavy.
Thanks so much for watching! My advice is to start with just conditioner & gel & experiment with the amounts until you perfect that ....and then build from there :)
I'm also having trouble with the don't comb it when it's dry thingy...my hair looks like an old mop right now, especially when the gel dries in it. If I don't at least TRY to separate the strings it just looks like a dirty, brown mop. When I do try to gently separate it with my fingers or a wide tooth comb, it breaks the wave and gets frizzy anyway. I'm thinking the gel, no matter how little I use, is a mistake. It just makes my hair feel and look heavy and dirty.
I just bought the Biotera gel today, I was afraid to use too much but I guess I didn't use enough because I'm pretty frizzy today.
If you use too much, you can always scrunch it out. Did you put it in your soaking wet hair in the shower???
I'm starting to question whether I have wavy or curly hair. My hair has like a semi wavy pattern with some weird curls and a lot of frizz when is air dry, (I too use heat on a regular basis) so I'm gonna follow your recommendations to see how it goes. Thanks a lot for the video.
Clicked b/c of the title....subscribed as soon as I heard the accent. Hiiii from St. John's, NL
Haha Thanks B’y!!! Love me some Newfies
The only thing is, my hair seems to take five or six hours to dry. How do you go out and do everything with wet hair?
Mine easily takes 12+ hours to dry. It’s such a pain.
U r sooo good girl :) so motivated now :) I just had a baby girl, therefore have less time for myself.....but I’ll try...I’ll try for sure :) your hair looks super cute.
Thank you so much Lena!
I would suggest Love UR Curls from Lus Brand, applying it to sections with lots of water, which activates it. I got great curls without all the work mentioned in this video. I was able to have tight defined curls yesterday but today, I used the same product to smooth my hair and used a curling iron for wavy curls.
About to start my journey...you’re inspiring! Thanks x
I love how simple your routine is. What conditioners do you recommend for cowashing the scalp and hair? I have a similar curl type (2C/3A) and am worried about an oily scalp if I start this method. Another question! I work out as well and find that if I don’t wash my hair afterwards (currently using shampoo), my scalp feels itchy from the salt/sweat. Do you find that conditioner washing helps to cleanse the sweat and prevent itchiness in the scalp?
Yes, I work out often & I also run so I sweat a lot! Conditioner washing is the way to go. I have to use a light conditioner or my hair gets weighed down. I like Down Under Naturals NUDE, Garnier Naturals & V05 Naturals (all inexpensive) you will be so surprised ... conditioner washing won't make your roots greasy (I was skeptical)
Thanks for the tips! I have a suspicion that my scalp may be itchy from using sulfates in the winter. I only wash my hair 1-2x a week at the moment and the itchiness gets worse the longer I prolong my wash days. I'm considering this method cause I don't want to have to shampoo my hair every single time I work out. I'm hoping this works out
I hope it works out as well for you as it has been for me!!
@@CurlySusie how often do you wash your hair? And how often do you run/work out?
U can make ur own gel using flax seed. There r recipes on Pinterest. I use it and love it!
Ok i wish there was a support group for people transitioning too keep each other encouraged. I just had the WORST wash day ever. My hair looks like a worn out perm and I made a lot of effort. I’m going to jump in the shower and try this simple version and I hope to God it works! I’m doing curly girl method to SIMPLIFY my life not wash my hair and start over all the time 😿
Do you have a favorite conditioner? the CG rabbit hole is intense with products and nuanced tips, often contradictory. I appreciate this simple approach. I used the clarifying treatment yesterday so am only a baby beginner - day 1. Based on this video I should use a sulfate/silicone free conditioner from here on out and was hoping for a recommendation from you. I don't quite understand all the types of conditioners and washing/cowashing stuff. SOS :)
Your hair looks great.
When I do only conditioner and gel, it looks good at first-but I think my hair gets used to it after a few days and it starts to go limp and lifeless. My hair is very fine so I don't know if that has something to do with it.
Also the curl pattern for the back of my head is defined ringlets, but the top layer of my hair is much loose and almost straight on top.
What can I do to make more uniform curls all around?
If you hair becomes lifeless and limp, that could mean too much hydration. You hair might need protein. Try switching the products between hydration and protein and see the results.
Been using a Fructus conditioner with no silicone in it and it does make a big difference. I'm going to try not to use shampoo and see how it works out.
Hi Susie. I have afro type. Lovely videos thanks.
I bet it’s beautiful!! ❤️
Hi! I'm a a super new Newbie, I havent even started yet, just doing research 1st. I'm already using a cleansing conditioner so going no poo is covered. I'm wondering what to do after showering and applying product. Scrunch out the water but then what? Walk around with wet hair dripping? Can I use my turbie twist? I'm about to go watch your video on sleeping now! Excited to see how my hair responds!!!!
Can you do a video with all your hair products?❤️❤️ thank youuu
I have one!! It’s called my favourite Products! & it’s a giveaway.
Thanks for this! Oddly enough, I don't seem to frizz, and I've never tangled, ever.
Are you a Newfoundlander? Your hair is the bomb! Thanks for the tips!
can you use a microfiber hair towel/turbine twist in place of a tee shirt? my hair is like a sponge and drips everywhere but I still want to eliminate frizz. thanks for the easy tips! 💕
Yes!! Microfibre towel or turban 100%
Curly Susie awesome, thank you!
Thank you Susie! I love your videos. I started my curly journey this week. I bought some shampoo and conditioner (approved by CGM). I am a runner and do triathlons too. I am not swimming that much since I normally take a month or two off. Wondering if you have research or know about how to take care of the curls when you swim.
As a swim coach and newbie to CGM, the main things I do that make a huge difference: wet hair and apply a conditioner before swimming, wear a swim cap while you swim if possible, then right after you get out of the water use an apple cider vinegar rinse to remove chlorine, then shampoo or co-wash and follow the rest of the routine as usual. Hope that helps!
Hi, thanks for this video! Do you have any where you actually demonstrate the step by step techniques? That is what makes videos different from articles and what would be most helpful in the future.
Thank you for simplifying the curly girl routine. After you put your gel in and scrunch with a T-shirt, do you break the cast when it is try and how do you do that? I have been scrunching to break the cast but it seems to make frizz.
Hey! Scrolling through and saw your comment- you may have already figured this out but just in case: break your gel cast after your hair is 100% dry and you can break it by just scrunching your hair again. Some people use a small amount of a leave in or an oil to do because it helps with the frizz but it’s up to you and what your hair likes. :)
I have the same hair as you and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👍
The first easy step by step and to the point video! Thank you for taking the time to share! My hair is terrible, growing up my hair would be brushed out into a frizz and tied up in a ponytail then a plait, now it's frizzy curly but still meh. I want to see if the curly girl method will work on my hair!
I used to usually straighten my hair once a week - nowadays I'm just too lazy because it's never perfectly straight anyway. I do have one question though, eventually if my hair is as lovely looking as yours, would it be ok to straighten it now and then? Say once a month? (if that) Thank you again!
wow! I LOVE your hair!!!
Thank you so much Lily!!
would you be able to just wrap your head in a t-shirt and sleep with that? or use a silk alternative like nylon, polyester or rayon? thanks!
Hi Drina!! I’ve slept with the Tshirt on. They call it over night plopping lol
My hair is still damp in the morning so I’d scrunch some water & Gel into it and diffuse for literally 5 min and you are done :)
Thanks for the advise! I am learning about the curly girl method today and I am a night shower-er. Time to ginger a big t-shirt from goodwill! Is there a certain candidate is better than others?