I have thin hair too. Its terrible. I just made braids and i forgot how bald i look without extra hair twisted in. My hair is already halfway down my back so i have length. Just no thickness. Lots of volume though
Have rewatched this video 5 times. I used the damp styling method and OMG what beautiful (but not yet perfected) defined and shiny curls I got!! Before I was putting all products in shower. No more AND the last step of oil to undo the crunchiness …WOW!! Just for reference I am 59 years old woman from South Texas and only started embracing my curls June of 2022. Before I flat ironed my hair for years. Thanks Mel!!
Every hair is different some method suits for other's but don't suit my hairs so the key point is to know what suits your hair and style them the way your hair looks good
Jacey E here, I’ve been watching on and off for a few years but recently I’ve gotten 100% back into curly hair care. You (and a few others) have inspired me to go to cosmetology school and specialize in curly hair. I already feel like I have a leg up from watching your channel! Thank you for being such a fun educator for fellow curlies!
@@princessbanannahammock3925 hi! Of course I would love to include all textures, even wavies😊 I also have super fine hair, so I think I understand some of your struggle!
The comp-hair-ison is perfect show and tell proof! Thank you for making curly hairstyling fun and easy to understand! Happy 6th year anniversary 💜 - Cindy W
I have a loose wave pattern and painfully low porosity hair (I can dunk my head in a pool and come up with my hair being mostly still dry). Brush styling, damp styling, and hover diffusing leaves my waves so stretched that they disappear by the end of the day. Thanks for recognizing that not all methods work for all hair types!
Since I was little I always blowdried my hair because I didn’t know how to take care of my curls, for years I watched random youtube tutorials that never worked until these past 6 months I found your channel , since then I’ve tried to buy myself whatever you recommend per month so I can build my hair to a healthy natural state but I’ve really learned so much from you as you know exactly what you’re talking about and you make your videos interesting and funny and informative . So although i have been here 6 months not 6 years , regardless im so glad I found your channel , including also learning from Amanda and her own routine ! Nicki H
Mel, thank you so much for your content. The info you provide on your channel, Manes by Mel, was informative and encouraging. I finally had confidence to trim my own hair following your instructions. My hair is more wavy to curly, similar to your cousin's. Eventually, I'll get some of the products suggested, like the leavein conditioner. Tks again.❤
This is probably by far one of my favorite videos. This is what I love about you and Amanda. You can be real and admit perhaps everything doesn't work for everyone. I am an OG and I feel you have done this from the beginning. It's not about what works for you for us to follow, but the science and techniques behind it. I enjoy watching other curly influencers but always come back to you. I learned early on that many influencers just shared what worked for them and I became frustrated not understanding why it didn't work for me. Then came Mel. Not only teaching but doing so in a way that made it easy to understand the science behind it. I've always wore my hair curly growing up, but I fell in love with it as an adult watching you. I look forward to every Texture Thursday. Even my straight haired hubby knows when you arw on and it is do not disturb. Thanks for all you do.
I can’t believe it’s been 6 years I’ve been watching you for about 5 years myself. I’ve really learned so much from your videos and I’m still learning how to perfect my hair. This video gave me more ideas for my own hair. I love the bloopers at the end they make me laugh no matter what mood I’m in 😊❤️
Ah! The big damp vs wet debate. I’ve been wondering about oil after hairspray vs before. This is a helpful recap 💇🏻♀. It’s so hard when you’re transitioning - so many variables to consider. And you’re never sure because your hair isn’t going to be at its greatest when starting out no matter what you do or use.
That's me right now. I'm 41 and only just now learning that I'm curly, but I just can't get it to look good at all. I'm really discouraged, I don't know what I'm doing wrong or if I just have naturally ugly hair.
I think some of the frustration comes from the trial and error of natural hair, whereas styling with heat tools with the same techniques is very consistent across hair textures and curl patterns. Your natural hair is yours and yours alone, and your preferred look along with your lifestyle and environment are going dictate how you style it and what products you use.
Lorena C here, I have been watching you since 2019 and it’s the only reason I can do my hair now at 31 years old. No one in my family had curly hair so I never learned until I was 27 which is WILD. Thanks for educating me.
Omg you are HYSTERICAL!! I LOVE watching your videos. All the way to the very end!! I am a TOTAL ManesbyMell girl. I use to be a Curly Girl, but realized that it was damaging my hair, and my curl was suffering. I love love love my hair now that I follow Mell. Everyone comments on my curls, they love them! And my hair is soooo much healthier. Congratulations on six years! Here's to the next six, or more, and I will be watching and following the whole way!! Yours in curls, Robyn C.
I straightened my hair my whole life and in 2020 I tried following your advice and nothing looked good. Gave up and went back to blow outs. But in 2022 I went through an awful break up and then shortly after my dad died and I had no desire to even leave my apartment let alone do my hair. A year ago, I just wanted to feel new and I cut my hip length hair to my shoulders and decided to just do a lazy styling with mousse and my god my curls were amazing and I came back to your videos and it’s like a world of a difference bc now my hair quality is better and I follow your advice daily, you are the curly hair guru!
Happy Texture Thursday!! Happy anniversary!! The Guido trio!! You guys are truly amazing!! Thank you for all you do!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘 Deanna H.
I've been watching for years and I'm still amazed how much I learn in every new video. Watching you evolve as a host, as well as watching your hair change as you and Amanda got us through the pandemic with at home haircuts has been such a joy. Congrats on 6 years! I'm so grateful for you and your seester and I am excited to watch for many more years! P.S. that purple top is gorgeous.
I was here in 2019 then got super depressed and gave up on my hair for awhile and now I’m back and Y’ALL’S HAIR!!!! Amanda’s looks so good too! The progress is amazing!!!
Stephanie P. Congrats on 6 years! It’s been so amazing being part of the curly journey with you! I’ve learned so much from you and I always enjoy your humor 😂 Love you. ❤
Claire S here! Congrats on making videos for six whole years, and teaching me how to style my wavy hair (which I used to think was just very frizzy, straight hair haha)!
Julie W. Congratulations on your six-year milestone! *Thank*you* for teaching me that it's okay to break the rules and experiment to find what works best for my hair. 💜
Would love tips/techniques on cutting medium length layered curly hair & how to talk with stylist to achieve best results. For ex. some stylists use point cut & other slide the scissor down select pieces for layers. How can a person figure out which technique is best for their hair? Since there's very very little info. on this topic I think many wavy/curly hair people would find this so helpful. Without a good haircut ,products aren't able to reach their potential. With appreciation for all you do !
Jenny B here! Your vids have given my curls a new lease on life! (I even cut my own hair now!). I will forever love your Verb foaming gel. It’s changed my life!
Thank you for being so curl inclusive ❤ I just combed out my locs and I’m struggling but your expertise makes this transition so much better. Patrice B.
I first started watching your videos 4 years ago when I was desperate for a haircut during covid lockdown. So glad I found your channel. You and Amanda have taught me so much and helped me love my curls again! Congrats on 6 years! ❤-Nicki P.
I am so grateful for your videos -- I grew up being a redhead with curly hair omg in a beach area - everyone had straight blonde hair - tanned bodies -- in the wrong era -- I bleached my hair and straightened it to fit end -- it took many decades to embrace my natural person -- hell people pay a lot of money for both of my natural blessings - we just did not have the info on taking care of our hair -- so thank you for being you and the beauties we are PS I oil my hair and I use a steamer on it -- it works for me
For 20 years, I straightened my hair bc I was so unhappy with curl stying since I didn't even understand my curls...and straight hair was the "prettiest" way to go in my social circles. Since I bumped into one of your videos in 2020, I was hooked on curls. You helped me embrace my curls. Yes, I get the itch to go back to straight every now and then, but I just watch or rewatch one of your videos and the itch goes away. The damage from 20 years of straightening is still somewhat evident on me, but each one of your techniques helps me out a lot. You are the best and this video helped me to understand why the ribbon and hovering technique was not working on me ❤
Mell, you are the best ❤I learned so much from you. I used to not know what to do with my hair. It used to be long, very thick, strong and wavy hair. My hair was always looking good without any effort. Due to illness my hair is now very thin, fine and curly/frizzy. But thanks to your advice i leanred about wome products and techniques to style my hair
Hey Mel! Congrats on 6 years of super curly hair care! I share your videos with anyone who touches my hair cuz I've got naturally curly, coarse and fine, waves, thick hair. Spreading the word. You've been a God send! Thanks for all you share and give!--- Mary R 🎉
Laura B here. Thank you for this video because everyone's hair is different of course. Watching your videos with your examples and techniques and products (and seesters too of course) has transformed my hair routine and hair.
I just joined the curly bob life and it’s been such a game changer…you are my forever hair inspo, Mel! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, you’re the best! Congratulations on 6 years❤- Dani P
Hi Mell, I love watching your channel because I’m learning a lot. I’m embracing my curls since I got tight curls after my chemo. It’s still in the short side but I’d love to get to your length. ❤️
Caroline E here! i’ve been here for several years and you are still such a joy to watch. thank you for all your tips and tricks, they are appreciated! ❤
Whitney M. here! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I've learned a lot from you. I grew up getting made fun of a lot for my frizzy wreck because no one knew how to handle my hair when I was a kid. I felt ugly for a long time. When I got old enough to do my hair myself, I began a very long journey of learning and trying things, and I'm happy to say now that I LOVE my hair.
Shalyn P. here. Congrats for 6 years on RUclips and thank You and Amanda! Your content has been so helpful, especially when you show the comparisons, because I'm seeing what I'm doing vs what I want. It's been more relevant for me after you've had your natural hair color since I've never colored mine. So the product recs are even easier to choose from - there's only been a few differences from living in a dry climate.
Congrats on 6 years! I have been watching for a few years now and have learned so much. I love that you guys are so personable and relatable! and the bloopers are the best part! lol. Thanks for all your time and teachings! Kelsey H.
I have been religiously watching you since I was in highschool and now I'm close to finishing uni! I was raised in a househole were even my closest relative would be judging my curly hair as Asians tend to have sleek straight hair, but overtime, by following your advice, even my mom started complimenting my hair! So thank you so much Mel and Amanda for everything that you have been doing, please keep it up! You two are my favourite curly youtubers :) ❤ - Raisha I.
Genevieve M here! Thanks for all the amazing advice, for the laughs, and showing how you are a real human through your bloopers. Congrats on 6 years, many more to come! 🎉
Hey, I'm Melissa A. and I wanted to thank you for making this video! My hair needs a lot of encouragement to get the curls to really get curling, but my hair is fine as well. I need to IMMEDIATELY go in with the bowl of my diffuser to get the hair to curl, so I've been breaking your rules for awhile now. I also tend to style more towards the wet side despite having finer hair, because I have been really working towards extending my wash days to at least 5 days apart. Great video, and congrats!
I just want to say THANK YOU, thanks to you my hair looks better and better. I wore my hair straight for so long because I just didn’t know what to do with my curls. I finally decided to embrace my curls a few years back and I just hate that it took me so long to find your channel. I have been watching you for about a year and have caught up on every single video. Again THANK YOU! ❤❤❤❤ if only my bangs would cooperate then I’d be set! ❤Rozy F
Wow, 6 yrs, congratulations! It's hard to believe I just discovered u-tube just when covid hit. You and Amanda have helped me in so many ways. Thank you both for all your hard work, and I look forward to seeing what you will bring us next. ❤❤❤❤
Over the years your channel is my go to and I recommend your channel to everyone I meet that has questions about curly hair... hair in general. You have brought me through so much lol out of the days of cgm and cold showers, and styling my hair soaking wet upside down causing back pain. My hair and my back thank you! I'm so happy curries and wavies are talking about frizz being okay. I know for so long it seemed frizz was the enemy along with sulfates and silicones. I've been learning lately I need a little bit of frizz. I was using your ribbon curl technique and it took me too long to realize it wasn't working. It finally hit me that brush styling was causing more mechanical damage and pulling out my hair. I recently made some changes and that includes being okay with frizz. Thanks to you I'm not afraid of trying different hair styles, and knowing how to keep my hair healthy and knowing how to use products and tools.
Happy texture Thursday and happy anniversary to the best channel with the best content and the nicest and kindest seesters that you could ever meet! Love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kati N. here! I just adore you, Mel and Amanda! You are so funny, you don't take yourselves too seriously and you are both a bottomless ocean of knowledge. Loving to be here. To the next 6 years!
"All curl textures are welcome here." And Mell, your tips saved this type 2 girlie's LIFE. I never knew my hair was the way it was until I started watching your videos. I love my hair so much, I love what I can do with it, and I love that I know how. Thank you! Also, I loooove spraying my hair with the Aveda volume spray. It makes my hair BIG.
Deanna R. from Houston! You have completely changed my curls and confidence after the CGM ruined my scalp. Other than your knowledge, you and your seester's videos have become a beautiful, loving, and welcoming escape throughout 2020 into my chaotic everyday mom life now. Always keeping me laughing and learning. Thank you!
Steph S Congratulations on 6 years! I’ve been embracing my waves/curls for about 4 years and your videos have been so helpful. I do wonder if I will ever truly just love my hair without being so envious of yours! I absolutely love your short bob….just got mine yesterday. Now to learn how to style shorter hair.
Happy anniversary! I’ve followed many curly influencers since 2015 that I started my journey , but I have to say you are the only one I’ve stuck with since I found you! You are so funny and honest and have transformed the way I take care of my hair. Congratulations! - Zoe B
Jordan B checking in! Congratulations on 6 years making some of the best curly hair videos out there. I still use your universal hair cut techniques to cut my hair and my brothers! It works so well to give me volume in my look while still letting my length grow. My brother likes the technique cuz it allows me to cut the hair around the nape of his neck since you cut that separately for length. I adapted that and cut his hair from the ears up the way you do in the video! Literally saving my hair and my brothers too! Thanks for all you do for the curly hair community. I will continue to use all your tips! Keep them coming!!
I'm so glad to have found your channel early into discovering at 30 that I have waves/curls and not frizzy, mostly straight hair that I can't heat style to save my life. Thanks for all of the content and hair positivity; it's making this process way less daunting than it would have been ❤ ~Ashley S
You made the world of difference for my curls! I started using a blow dryer, buying WAY too many products, and really getting to know my hair. And your bloopers are always AWESOME! Thanks for 6 years of laughs, scientifify-Melly and learning! Melanie M.
Karina D here! Your videos have helped me to love my curls again! Thank you for all that you do for this curly community. Congrats on making six years and to many more 🩷
It's been such a long hair journey for me, i lost a lot of it after surgery, and it's still coming back, figuring out how to style it the way it is now has been huge. Thank you so much! 🖤💚 Ange S
Happy anniversary! So exciting, 6 years, been following you since the beginning and still love the videos you post! Have learned so much! Thank you for being you! Michelle J
Mel, just want to say you are so personable, entertaining and have so much talent!😊 I’ve been struggling with volume at the roots, I will try your tips. Your videos are awesome! Lucy B
Mel can't tell you how much your videos have helped me! Just found you this year and with 51 years as a curly girl your videos have helped me learn how to care for and style my curls. Love everything about your videos. My hair is more like Amanda's so thank you thank you thank you for sharing the differences between your curls and hers!
Rebecca C. here! Been watching you since 2020. Congrats on six years! You have helped me to step up my curl game so much. I do mix of brush styling and finger raking to have some definition and volume. Hover diffuse and gel after styling are also my go-to. I get lots of compliments on my hair so thank you!
Wendy C. here! I've been loving your videos ever since I found you a few years ago, and I've had much better results with your suggestions than I ever did with the CG method. Thank you for all you do!
Congrats on 6 years!!!! 🎉 You guys have played such a big role in my hair journey and learning to love my hair. It’s still a work in progress but I am so much more confident in my curls and having big hair! Thank you so much! Taryn V.
We stick around cause we just LOVE you SO MUCH!!!! I have been watching you for 5 years and just love all your content. Thank you for everything Mel! Sandra F.
My curls are 3B. I've been using a flat iron for years and came across one of your videos, and I now want to embrace my natural curls, but I'm nervous that it won't turn out like yours, due to years of straightening. I watched another of your videos prior to this one and purchased the products that you used. They come tomorrow. The Denman brush came yesterday. I hope it turns out well for me...fingers crossed. Thank you for all the information and guidance that you give in your videos 💜
Pia S. I love your content!! I go down the rabbit hole & re-watch older content & learn things that I missed the first time 😁 thank you curly girl Mel 💜
Can't wait to try your curly hair styling tips. I feel like i have struggling for years to get the most out of my beautiful curls. Thank you for your videos!!
Congrats on 6 years! When people comment on how good my hair looks I say this is what I learned during the COVID lock down. I literally needed a pandemic to learn how to take care of my hair! Now, thanks to you, my hair looks great and I don't trust it to anyone else. Not even for hair cuts! I just pull up one of your videos and snip away. You're the best! and Amanda too!! I loved her transition especially since I have course hair too. Not sure what to comment for the give away but we'll go with Raquel G. :)
I think one thing we often neglect is that even type 3 and 2 hair can have kinks, although not as tight and dense as type 4. This gives a lot of "frizz" just because the curls go in different directions, but it's not sign of a damaged cuticle or anything like that. My hair is quite coarse and kinky, although it has a 3a-b pattern. When I want a round voluminous effect, I diffuse product free (maybe with leave-in) so my hair becomes a total frizzball, and then apply a mousse or foam that is slippery and quite wet, but just patting it and lightly scrunching, without distributing on the lengths. Then I quickly diffuse to also dry the foam, and this removes the frizz from the ends, clumps and defines the outer layer of curls, while the rest remains fluffy and voluminous. A sort of "wash now/style later" method but actually I can do it all at once or style the next day. My hair is quite short now, the entire routine takes me 10 minutes from start to finish.
Carmen O. Congratulations on 6 years! I enjoy watching your videos, and even though I have a much looser texture, I've learned so much. Keep doing what you are doing!
Zoë C here! Congrats on 6 years! You have seriously helped me with my hair journey. You are so wise 😆 and your humor is so wonderful. You have such a great soul and I’m so excited to see what you have in store for us in the future!
Angie C - congrats on your 6th year anniversary. You are the first person I started watching on embracing curly hair. I have learned so much from you on how to style my hair, my sisters think I’m crazy on the prep, style and finish technique. I tell them it works and I don’t have to do redo my hair so much. You and Amanda are wonderful. Always look forward to your weekly videos. Thank you 🎉
Happy 6th youtube-a-versary!! So proud how far you've come. I joined fairly early on by happy accident (I wasn't taking care of my curls back then), and now I can't believe how consistent my wash days have become, all thanks to you and Amanda! ~ Amandi W.
Taylor Q here. I can’t believe it’s been 6 years already. I discovered and have been watching your channel for 4 years now. I was trying to figure out how to care for my then toddler’s curls and learned how to take care of mine in the process. As always you are a wealth of knowledge Mel.
Thank you!! I really do need to style soaking wet, no brush, strong gel & oil. Plus, the prepoo!! I learn something new every time I watch your vids, Mel 😊
OK but realizing you were filming this video for over FOUR HOURS?! The dedication is real!! We’re so lucky to have you Mell!
Agreed !
BEST VIDEO EVER!!!!!!! I tried the method you did for thin hair, DAMP, SMALLER SECTIONA HOVER.... WORKED PEFECT!!!!
I have thin hair too. Its terrible. I just made braids and i forgot how bald i look without extra hair twisted in. My hair is already halfway down my back so i have length. Just no thickness. Lots of volume though
Have rewatched this video 5 times. I used the damp styling method and OMG what beautiful (but not yet perfected) defined and shiny curls I got!! Before I was putting all products in shower. No more AND the last step of oil to undo the crunchiness …WOW!! Just for reference I am 59 years old woman from South Texas and only started embracing my curls June of 2022. Before I flat ironed my hair for years. Thanks Mel!!
The oil scrunch doesn't work for me at all. Like, at, all. My hair is superfine and thin so the oil just weighs it down, and it looks stringy.
@@WobblesandBeanin your case, I would just scrunch with no oils. That’ll help break up that cast a bit
Every hair is different some method suits for other's but don't suit my hairs so the key point is to know what suits your hair and style them the way your hair looks good
Jacey E here, I’ve been watching on and off for a few years but recently I’ve gotten 100% back into curly hair care. You (and a few others) have inspired me to go to cosmetology school and specialize in curly hair. I already feel like I have a leg up from watching your channel! Thank you for being such a fun educator for fellow curlies!
Please include wavy hair with your curly specialty. I'm having the hardest time finding someone who can help my thin, fine, 2b waves thrive.
@@princessbanannahammock3925 hi! Of course I would love to include all textures, even wavies😊 I also have super fine hair, so I think I understand some of your struggle!
The comp-hair-ison is perfect show and tell proof! Thank you for making curly hairstyling fun and easy to understand! Happy 6th year anniversary 💜 - Cindy W
6 years later and still coming up with fire content 🔥-Gabriella R.
I have a loose wave pattern and painfully low porosity hair (I can dunk my head in a pool and come up with my hair being mostly still dry). Brush styling, damp styling, and hover diffusing leaves my waves so stretched that they disappear by the end of the day. Thanks for recognizing that not all methods work for all hair types!
Since I was little I always blowdried my hair because I didn’t know how to take care of my curls, for years I watched random youtube tutorials that never worked until these past 6 months I found your channel , since then I’ve tried to buy myself whatever you recommend per month so I can build my hair to a healthy natural state but I’ve really learned so much from you as you know exactly what you’re talking about and you make your videos interesting and funny and informative . So although i have been here 6 months not 6 years , regardless im so glad I found your channel , including also learning from Amanda and her own routine ! Nicki H
Next Generation MOMS, now you have the knowledge to teach your son's and daughter's how to take care and love their curls.
Happy birthday🎉🎉❤
I sorry, I'm going to miss you live but I am work and can only watch during my breaks. Much love to you Mel and Amanda ❤❤
Much love to you!! You can always catch the replays
Mel, thank you so much for your content. The info you provide on your channel, Manes by Mel, was informative and encouraging. I finally had confidence to trim my own hair following your instructions. My hair is more wavy to curly, similar to your cousin's. Eventually, I'll get some of the products suggested, like the leavein conditioner. Tks again.❤
This is probably by far one of my favorite videos. This is what I love about you and Amanda. You can be real and admit perhaps everything doesn't work for everyone. I am an OG and I feel you have done this from the beginning. It's not about what works for you for us to follow, but the science and techniques behind it. I enjoy watching other curly influencers but always come back to you. I learned early on that many influencers just shared what worked for them and I became frustrated not understanding why it didn't work for me. Then came Mel. Not only teaching but doing so in a way that made it easy to understand the science behind it. I've always wore my hair curly growing up, but I fell in love with it as an adult watching you. I look forward to every Texture Thursday. Even my straight haired hubby knows when you arw on and it is do not disturb. Thanks for all you do.
I can’t believe it’s been 6 years I’ve been watching you for about 5 years myself. I’ve really learned so much from your videos and I’m still learning how to perfect my hair. This video gave me more ideas for my own hair. I love the bloopers at the end they make me laugh no matter what mood I’m in 😊❤️
Ah! The big damp vs wet debate. I’ve been wondering about oil after hairspray vs before. This is a helpful recap 💇🏻♀. It’s so hard when you’re transitioning - so many variables to consider. And you’re never sure because your hair isn’t going to be at its greatest when starting out no matter what you do or use.
That's me right now. I'm 41 and only just now learning that I'm curly, but I just can't get it to look good at all. I'm really discouraged, I don't know what I'm doing wrong or if I just have naturally ugly hair.
Also, I have to say, I have only learnt to embrace my curly hair because of you and this channel. Very grateful for your content!
I think some of the frustration comes from the trial and error of natural hair, whereas styling with heat tools with the same techniques is very consistent across hair textures and curl patterns. Your natural hair is yours and yours alone, and your preferred look along with your lifestyle and environment are going dictate how you style it and what products you use.
I think i've been watching for 6 years. Brush styling changed everything for me! Dawn K.
This was AMAZING! Many thanks for showing the impact of relatively small changes in the routine. I’ll be trying some of your tips to get more volume.
Lorena C here, I have been watching you since 2019 and it’s the only reason I can do my hair now at 31 years old. No one in my family had curly hair so I never learned until I was 27 which is WILD. Thanks for educating me.
Omg you are HYSTERICAL!! I LOVE watching your videos. All the way to the very end!! I am a TOTAL ManesbyMell girl. I use to be a Curly Girl, but realized that it was damaging my hair, and my curl was suffering. I love love love my hair now that I follow Mell. Everyone comments on my curls, they love them! And my hair is soooo much healthier. Congratulations on six years! Here's to the next six, or more, and I will be watching and following the whole way!! Yours in curls, Robyn C.
I straightened my hair my whole life and in 2020 I tried following your advice and nothing looked good. Gave up and went back to blow outs. But in 2022 I went through an awful break up and then shortly after my dad died and I had no desire to even leave my apartment let alone do my hair. A year ago, I just wanted to feel new and I cut my hip length hair to my shoulders and decided to just do a lazy styling with mousse and my god my curls were amazing and I came back to your videos and it’s like a world of a difference bc now my hair quality is better and I follow your advice daily, you are the curly hair guru!
Happy Texture Thursday!! Happy anniversary!! The Guido trio!! You guys are truly amazing!! Thank you for all you do!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘 Deanna H.
Much love to you beautiful!! Thank you so much for all your continued support, we appreciate you so much!! xoxo
Thank you for your service. I’ve learned a lot but still have so much to learn. Congratulations on 6 years!
❤Sarah N
I've been watching for years and I'm still amazed how much I learn in every new video.
Watching you evolve as a host, as well as watching your hair change as you and Amanda got us through the pandemic with at home haircuts has been such a joy.
Congrats on 6 years! I'm so grateful for you and your seester and I am excited to watch for many more years!
P.S. that purple top is gorgeous.
The ribbon method has changed my hair magnificently.
I was here in 2019 then got super depressed and gave up on my hair for awhile and now I’m back and Y’ALL’S HAIR!!!! Amanda’s looks so good too! The progress is amazing!!!
Stephanie P. Congrats on 6 years! It’s been so amazing being part of the curly journey with you! I’ve learned so much from you and I always enjoy your humor 😂 Love you. ❤
Claire S here! Congrats on making videos for six whole years, and teaching me how to style my wavy hair (which I used to think was just very frizzy, straight hair haha)!
Julie W. Congratulations on your six-year milestone! *Thank*you* for teaching me that it's okay to break the rules and experiment to find what works best for my hair. 💜
Would love tips/techniques on cutting medium length layered curly hair & how to talk with stylist to achieve best results. For ex. some stylists use point cut & other slide the scissor down select pieces for layers. How can a person figure out which technique is best for their hair? Since there's very very little info. on this topic I think many wavy/curly hair people would find this so helpful. Without a good haircut ,products aren't able to reach their potential. With appreciation for all you do !
Jenny B here! Your vids have given my curls a new lease on life! (I even cut my own hair now!). I will forever love your Verb foaming gel. It’s changed my life!
Thank you for being so curl inclusive ❤ I just combed out my locs and I’m struggling but your expertise makes this transition so much better. Patrice B.
*Congrats on six years!*
I think poofy without frizz is the perfect style for very curly hair. So your right (camera left) side looked best to me!
Best video! I have wavy/curly hair, coarser texture and most of your techniques never worked for me. Now I know why. Thank you
I first started watching your videos 4 years ago when I was desperate for a haircut during covid lockdown. So glad I found your channel. You and Amanda have taught me so much and helped me love my curls again! Congrats on 6 years! ❤-Nicki P.
I am so grateful for your videos -- I grew up being a redhead with curly hair omg in a beach area - everyone had straight blonde hair - tanned bodies -- in the wrong era -- I bleached my hair and straightened it to fit end -- it took many decades to embrace my natural person -- hell people pay a lot of money for both of my natural blessings - we just did not have the info on taking care of our hair -- so thank you for being you and the beauties we are PS I oil my hair and I use a steamer on it -- it works for me
its the bloopers and rhyming for me! Love your content very educational Shae R.
We stick around because we love you Mel! And you’re right we only follow the Mel curly hair method ❤❤❤ Emma G watching from Phoenix AZ!
Jocelyn U.T. !!! You’re the ONLY person I’d trust taking advice from for my curly hair
For 20 years, I straightened my hair bc I was so unhappy with curl stying since I didn't even understand my curls...and straight hair was the "prettiest" way to go in my social circles. Since I bumped into one of your videos in 2020, I was hooked on curls. You helped me embrace my curls. Yes, I get the itch to go back to straight every now and then, but I just watch or rewatch one of your videos and the itch goes away.
The damage from 20 years of straightening is still somewhat evident on me, but each one of your techniques helps me out a lot.
You are the best and this video helped me to understand why the ribbon and hovering technique was not working on me ❤
Julie P. -This channel has been saving my curls since 2020. Happy 6 year anniversary!
So Informative! Wow! Thank you for very much! Tiffany S. I just found you and your amazing! Beauty and brains are personality!
Seriously Mel you have helped me so much to learn about and embrace my curly hair. You are the best!!! Happy 6 years!!!
Mell, you are the best ❤I learned so much from you. I used to not know what to do with my hair. It used to be long, very thick, strong and wavy hair. My hair was always looking good without any effort. Due to illness my hair is now very thin, fine and curly/frizzy. But thanks to your advice i leanred about wome products and techniques to style my hair
Hey Mel! Congrats on 6 years of super curly hair care! I share your videos with anyone who touches my hair cuz I've got naturally curly, coarse and fine, waves, thick hair. Spreading the word. You've been a God send! Thanks for all you share and give!--- Mary R 🎉
Lisa N.; I've been loving and living your advice for 4 years and I can't wait for new videos each week.
Laura B here. Thank you for this video because everyone's hair is different of course. Watching your videos with your examples and techniques and products (and seesters too of course) has transformed my hair routine and hair.
I just joined the curly bob life and it’s been such a game changer…you are my forever hair inspo, Mel! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication, you’re the best! Congratulations on 6 years❤- Dani P
Hi Mell, I love watching your channel because I’m learning a lot. I’m embracing my curls since I got tight curls after my chemo.
It’s still in the short side but I’d love to get to your length. ❤️
Caroline E here! i’ve been here for several years and you are still such a joy to watch. thank you for all your tips and tricks, they are appreciated! ❤
Whitney M. here! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I've learned a lot from you. I grew up getting made fun of a lot for my frizzy wreck because no one knew how to handle my hair when I was a kid. I felt ugly for a long time. When I got old enough to do my hair myself, I began a very long journey of learning and trying things, and I'm happy to say now that I LOVE my hair.
Shalyn P. here. Congrats for 6 years on RUclips and thank You and Amanda! Your content has been so helpful, especially when you show the comparisons, because I'm seeing what I'm doing vs what I want. It's been more relevant for me after you've had your natural hair color since I've never colored mine. So the product recs are even easier to choose from - there's only been a few differences from living in a dry climate.
Congrats on 6 years! I have been watching for a few years now and have learned so much. I love that you guys are so personable and relatable! and the bloopers are the best part! lol. Thanks for all your time and teachings! Kelsey H.
I have been religiously watching you since I was in highschool and now I'm close to finishing uni! I was raised in a househole were even my closest relative would be judging my curly hair as Asians tend to have sleek straight hair, but overtime, by following your advice, even my mom started complimenting my hair! So thank you so much Mel and Amanda for everything that you have been doing, please keep it up! You two are my favourite curly youtubers :) ❤ - Raisha I.
Jennifer C. I have been watching you for my whole curly journey, almost two years! I have learned so much from you!❤️❤️
Genevieve M here! Thanks for all the amazing advice, for the laughs, and showing how you are a real human through your bloopers. Congrats on 6 years, many more to come! 🎉
I’ve learned so much about what does/doesn’t work for me, and it just makes me more confident in myself and my natural hair. Thank you for all of it!
Hey, I'm Melissa A. and I wanted to thank you for making this video! My hair needs a lot of encouragement to get the curls to really get curling, but my hair is fine as well. I need to IMMEDIATELY go in with the bowl of my diffuser to get the hair to curl, so I've been breaking your rules for awhile now. I also tend to style more towards the wet side despite having finer hair, because I have been really working towards extending my wash days to at least 5 days apart. Great video, and congrats!
I just want to say THANK YOU, thanks to you my hair looks better and better. I wore my hair straight for so long because I just didn’t know what to do with my curls. I finally decided to embrace my curls a few years back and I just hate that it took me so long to find your channel. I have been watching you for about a year and have caught up on every single video. Again THANK YOU! ❤❤❤❤ if only my bangs would cooperate then I’d be set!
❤Rozy F
Wow, 6 yrs, congratulations! It's hard to believe I just discovered u-tube just when covid hit. You and Amanda have helped me in so many ways. Thank you both for all your hard work, and I look forward to seeing what you will bring us next. ❤❤❤❤
Over the years your channel is my go to and I recommend your channel to everyone I meet that has questions about curly hair... hair in general. You have brought me through so much lol out of the days of cgm and cold showers, and styling my hair soaking wet upside down causing back pain. My hair and my back thank you! I'm so happy curries and wavies are talking about frizz being okay. I know for so long it seemed frizz was the enemy along with sulfates and silicones. I've been learning lately I need a little bit of frizz. I was using your ribbon curl technique and it took me too long to realize it wasn't working. It finally hit me that brush styling was causing more mechanical damage and pulling out my hair. I recently made some changes and that includes being okay with frizz. Thanks to you I'm not afraid of trying different hair styles, and knowing how to keep my hair healthy and knowing how to use products and tools.
You changed my curly life! I’ve been watching you for years and you’re still teaching me new things x love ya x Marilyn S
Happy texture Thursday and happy anniversary to the best channel with the best content and the nicest and kindest seesters that you could ever meet! Love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congrats on 6 years! Literally learned all I know about curly hair from you. Love the science videos the most! Natalia S.
Kati N. here! I just adore you, Mel and Amanda! You are so funny, you don't take yourselves too seriously and you are both a bottomless ocean of knowledge. Loving to be here. To the next 6 years!
"All curl textures are welcome here." And Mell, your tips saved this type 2 girlie's LIFE. I never knew my hair was the way it was until I started watching your videos. I love my hair so much, I love what I can do with it, and I love that I know how. Thank you!
Also, I loooove spraying my hair with the Aveda volume spray. It makes my hair BIG.
Deanna R. from Houston! You have completely changed my curls and confidence after the CGM ruined my scalp. Other than your knowledge, you and your seester's videos have become a beautiful, loving, and welcoming escape throughout 2020 into my chaotic everyday mom life now. Always keeping me laughing and learning. Thank you!
Steph S Congratulations on 6 years! I’ve been embracing my waves/curls for about 4 years and your videos have been so helpful. I do wonder if I will ever truly just love my hair without being so envious of yours! I absolutely love your short bob….just got mine yesterday. Now to learn how to style shorter hair.
Happy anniversary! I’ve followed many curly influencers since 2015 that I started my journey , but I have to say you are the only one I’ve stuck with since I found you! You are so funny and honest and have transformed the way I take care of my hair. Congratulations! - Zoe B
Jordan B checking in! Congratulations on 6 years making some of the best curly hair videos out there. I still use your universal hair cut techniques to cut my hair and my brothers! It works so well to give me volume in my look while still letting my length grow. My brother likes the technique cuz it allows me to cut the hair around the nape of his neck since you cut that separately for length. I adapted that and cut his hair from the ears up the way you do in the video! Literally saving my hair and my brothers too! Thanks for all you do for the curly hair community. I will continue to use all your tips! Keep them coming!!
I'm so glad to have found your channel early into discovering at 30 that I have waves/curls and not frizzy, mostly straight hair that I can't heat style to save my life. Thanks for all of the content and hair positivity; it's making this process way less daunting than it would have been ❤ ~Ashley S
You made the world of difference for my curls! I started using a blow dryer, buying WAY too many products, and really getting to know my hair. And your bloopers are always AWESOME! Thanks for 6 years of laughs, scientifify-Melly and learning! Melanie M.
Karina D here! Your videos have helped me to love my curls again! Thank you for all that you do for this curly community. Congrats on making six years and to many more 🩷
It's been such a long hair journey for me, i lost a lot of it after surgery, and it's still coming back, figuring out how to style it the way it is now has been huge. Thank you so much! 🖤💚 Ange S
Congratulations girl this is literally one of the best RUclips ideas you’ve ever had. Honestly, this is amazing I really needed those.
Happy anniversary! So exciting, 6 years, been following you since the beginning and still love the videos you post! Have learned so much! Thank you for being you! Michelle J
Carsen C
Congratulations on 6 years! You and Amanda feel like seesters to me🥺I learn something from every video. Thank you for all the videos!
Mel, just want to say you are so personable, entertaining and have so much talent!😊 I’ve been struggling with volume at the roots, I will try your tips. Your videos are awesome! Lucy B
Mel can't tell you how much your videos have helped me! Just found you this year and with 51 years as a curly girl your videos have helped me learn how to care for and style my curls. Love everything about your videos. My hair is more like Amanda's so thank you thank you thank you for sharing the differences between your curls and hers!
Sarah T. Congratulations on 6 years! I’ve been watching for a few months now and love your information. Loved these tips. Thank you Seester! 😉
You are amazing! This is easy to understand, clear, and way more education than I’ve ever had with caring for my curls!!! 😘
Rebecca C. here! Been watching you since 2020. Congrats on six years! You have helped me to step up my curl game so much. I do mix of brush styling and finger raking to have some definition and volume. Hover diffuse and gel after styling are also my go-to. I get lots of compliments on my hair so thank you!
Wendy C. here! I've been loving your videos ever since I found you a few years ago, and I've had much better results with your suggestions than I ever did with the CG method. Thank you for all you do!
Kelly M. -- Congrats on the 6 years!! You are one of my favorites to watch for all things curly
Stephanie A. It's amazing how it’s been 6 years, thank you for teaching me to embrace my curls you made my journey reachable!
Congrats on 6 years!!!! 🎉 You guys have played such a big role in my hair journey and learning to love my hair. It’s still a work in progress but I am so much more confident in my curls and having big hair! Thank you so much! Taryn V.
I love how down to earth you are, Mel 💜
We stick around cause we just LOVE you SO MUCH!!!! I have been watching you for 5 years and just love all your content. Thank you for everything Mel! Sandra F.
My curls are 3B. I've been using a flat iron for years and came across one of your videos, and I now want to embrace my natural curls, but I'm nervous that it won't turn out like yours, due to years of straightening. I watched another of your videos prior to this one and purchased the products that you used. They come tomorrow. The Denman brush came yesterday. I hope it turns out well for me...fingers crossed. Thank you for all the information and guidance that you give in your videos 💜
Pia S. I love your content!! I go down the rabbit hole & re-watch older content & learn things that I missed the first time 😁 thank you curly girl Mel 💜
Can't wait to try your curly hair styling tips. I feel like i have struggling for years to get the most out of my beautiful curls. Thank you for your videos!!
Congrats on 6 years! When people comment on how good my hair looks I say this is what I learned during the COVID lock down. I literally needed a pandemic to learn how to take care of my hair! Now, thanks to you, my hair looks great and I don't trust it to anyone else. Not even for hair cuts! I just pull up one of your videos and snip away. You're the best! and Amanda too!! I loved her transition especially since I have course hair too. Not sure what to comment for the give away but we'll go with Raquel G. :)
I think one thing we often neglect is that even type 3 and 2 hair can have kinks, although not as tight and dense as type 4. This gives a lot of "frizz" just because the curls go in different directions, but it's not sign of a damaged cuticle or anything like that. My hair is quite coarse and kinky, although it has a 3a-b pattern. When I want a round voluminous effect, I diffuse product free (maybe with leave-in) so my hair becomes a total frizzball, and then apply a mousse or foam that is slippery and quite wet, but just patting it and lightly scrunching, without distributing on the lengths. Then I quickly diffuse to also dry the foam, and this removes the frizz from the ends, clumps and defines the outer layer of curls, while the rest remains fluffy and voluminous. A sort of "wash now/style later" method but actually I can do it all at once or style the next day. My hair is quite short now, the entire routine takes me 10 minutes from start to finish.
Carmen O. Congratulations on 6 years! I enjoy watching your videos, and even though I have a much looser texture, I've learned so much. Keep doing what you are doing!
Haleigh F. Thanks so much for all you two do 😊 I’ve been watching you for 2.5 years during my healthy hair journey. I’ve learned sooooo much!
Zoë C here! Congrats on 6 years! You have seriously helped me with my hair journey. You are so wise 😆 and your humor is so wonderful. You have such a great soul and I’m so excited to see what you have in store for us in the future!
🎉 Congrats on 6 years! Here's to many more! Love you Mel! You are truly my "mane" girl 😉.
Joana S here! I’ve been watching you for four years, and always follow the Mel techniques! Thank you so much!!!
25:04 your so cute and authentic. That is wonderful that you're still creative with teaching about hair. It must be because your having fun
Angie C - congrats on your 6th year anniversary. You are the first person I started watching on embracing curly hair. I have learned so much from you on how to style my hair, my sisters think I’m crazy on the prep, style and finish technique. I tell them it works and I don’t have to do redo my hair so much. You and Amanda are wonderful. Always look forward to your weekly videos. Thank you 🎉
Happy 6th youtube-a-versary!! So proud how far you've come. I joined fairly early on by happy accident (I wasn't taking care of my curls back then), and now I can't believe how consistent my wash days have become, all thanks to you and Amanda!
~ Amandi W.
Taylor Q here. I can’t believe it’s been 6 years already. I discovered and have been watching your channel for 4 years now. I was trying to figure out how to care for my then toddler’s curls and learned how to take care of mine in the process. As always you are a wealth of knowledge Mel.
Thank you!! I really do need to style soaking wet, no brush, strong gel & oil. Plus, the prepoo!! I learn something new every time I watch your vids, Mel 😊