MY BEST AND WORST CURLY HAIR PRODUCTS OF 2023
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- Wrapping up 2023 with the Ultimate Curly Hair Award Show! 🏆 Join me as I unveil the winners in each category, from the Most Valuable Player/Product to the Best Brand of the year. Get ready for the highs, lows, surprises, and my personal favorites. Who took home the crown for Most Surprising and who fell short for Most Disappointing? Discover the innovation that stole the spotlight and the underrated gems that deserve all the love. Plus, find out which brand dominated my routine and the ultimate Best Brand of the year! 💁♀️💖 Dive into the curly hair world with me and let's celebrate a year of fabulous locks together! Also stay tuned for a MASSIVE GIVEAWAY💇♀️✨ #BestOf2023 #HairCareFavorites
SHOP THE Microfiber PHC Towels x MANES BY MELL
manesbymell.com/brand/the-per...
✨Most valuable player/product✨
Aveda nutriplenish night serum
manesbymell.com/go/affiliate/...
Living proof dry volume & text spray
manesbymell.com/go/affiliate/...
Dyson Supersonic
manesbymell.com/go/affiliate/...
✨Most surprising✨
Denman brush - didn't expect the come back -
amzn.to/410aOSY
Virtue hair oil
amzn.to/471LVYM
Permanent hair color/high lift base break
✨Most disappointing✨
bounce curl gloves
Bebonia extensions being one curl pattern
Airstrait that it cant do multiple styles
✨Most expensive favs✨
Dyson airwrap
bit.ly/3Qv3lHU
Aveda Botanical repair styling cream
manesbymell.com/go/affiliate/...
Aveda nutriplenish night serum
manesbymell.com/go/affiliate/...
✨Most affordable✨
That serum from UK✅
go.magik.ly/ml/1yvod/
Marc Anthony Bond Treatment
amzn.to/3GwpGyX
Eva NYC 10-in-1 Primer for Fine Hair
amzn.to/3RpBlGd
✨Underrated✨
Curlsmith new Frizz Control line
curlsmith.com/collections/fri...
*** use code manesbymell10 for a discount
Bounce curl smoothing brush
www.bouncecurl.com/en-ca/prod...
** use code mell10 for a discount
✨Best dupe✨
Flax Seed Gel Video:
• THE MOST AFFORDABLE CU...
Mark Anthony bonding line
amzn.to/3GwpGyX
Eva NYC Shine mask dupe for JVN
amzn.to/4abMtOm
Nym for Curlsmith rehab salve
go.magik.ly/ml/1yvok/
✨Best innovation✨
Airwrap diffuser
bit.ly/3Qv3lHU
Tangle teezer double sided comb
amzn.to/3R9EUyS
Bebonia Slip-On Curly Halo Extensions ✅
www.bebonia.com/discount/JYN1...
✨My most used products this year✨
Aveda nutriplenish night serum✅
manesbymell.com/go/affiliate/...
Verb Curl Foaming Gel
amzn.to/4a0xerc
----------------------
🎁GIVEAWAY DETAILS🎁
✅Comment below your answers to the categories:
1. Most valuable player/product
2. Most surprising
3. Most disappointing
4. Most expensive favs:
5. Most affordable:
6. Underrated
7. Best innovation:
8. My most used products this year
9. Most used brand overall
10.Best brand
✅Subscribe to our newsletter👇🏻
manesbymell.com/
✅The winners will be announced in the email newsletter at the end of the month 12/31/2023.
----------------------
💻 Checkout my new website for my tips & tricks
manesbymell.com/
👛Shop more for more of our Fav Products on our Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/manesbymell
💰Rakuten How We Get Money back when we Shop Online - in order to get Cash Back you have to shop through Rakuten website -
www.rakuten.com/r/INFOMA127?e...
----------------------
📧 BUSINESS INQUIRIES
business@manesbymell.com
FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL 👇🏻
Instagram: @manesbymell
manesbymell...
Facebook
/ manesbymell
👯♀️Amanda’s Instagram @amanda__guido
itsamandagu...
#CurlyHair #ManesByMell
_
DISCLAIMER: This video was not sponsored. The description may contain affiliate links. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for your support! 
Хобби
You are definitely my curly godmother. I'm an old lady who discovered your videos after i lost my sister, Amanda! I was heartbroken and so alone. I had been straightening my hair for years but my sis always loved my curly hair ( she was probably the only one who remembered them). So I've been on my curly(natural hair, I'm going gray too)journey for about 2yrs or more I'm still struggling (with my hair and my seester being gone) but you've helped me so much! Just wanted to give you a big thank you for all of this!! THANK YOU MEL & AMANDA!! Ya'll are so beautiful and fun. Cherish each other always and stay close to each other! Can't wait to see what's to come!! Really thank ya'll!!
❤❤❤
❤
❤
💕
sending you a big hug !
First off… that top.. SLAYYYYYY😍 omg
Mel can you do a video for us curl gals who have gone naturally grey? With and without purple products. Went grey early and the struggle is real.
Yes, that's what I want to know too! I went to my natural gray about six years ago. I wash once a week and prefer to use a purple shampoo to keep my hair shiny and white. Then I question, when would I use a clarifying shampoo, etc. LOL
@@sprite65Don't use drugstore purple shampoo actually maint purple shampoos are harsh on the scalp and "clarifying" shampoos are also harsh on the scalp using both could real havoc on your scalp. My scalp is now excessively oily and dried out my hair. Use a professional/salon shampoo for majority of washes and shampoo twice the second time use less lather. You don't need to use alot of the shampoo so it can last. Check out the Blowout Professor there is a correct way to wash your hair to get out all the buildup and not damage hair. I found him during my continuous journey to fix my hair and scalp. Also using harsh shampoo on your scalp can cause excess sebum like I said oily scalp which can lead to a yeast infection of scalp. I unfortunately am trying to get rid of one I used to much harsh purple shampoo then to top it off went to bed with wet head. I used to have such healthy hair. This situation is maddening. I also never realized how much work is involved trying get my curls to do what they used to.
I don't know what Mel says... I have Grey,and it is white around my face I use blue from matrix once a month. Rest of time lus. My hair is not yellowing and shiny. I clarifying once in a while with twist.
This would be useful as hell. I'm 36 and I think little bits of Gray's are coming out already by 33 or 34 not that I mind lol. But the texture seems difficult for me😮
I found your videos after I lost all of my hair due to chemo and it grew back 100% gray and suuuuper curly. I had no idea what to do with it so I kept using my turbans until I found you. Thank you for inspiring me to embrace my new locks.
I have had clients who found me after their straight hair turned curly from chemo. This happens to many people. I hope you kicked cancers a$$💜
Honestly you helped me so much this year with finding my curls. I'm 13 and have fine 2c/ 3a curls and I have had a HUGE struggle finding product (i'm the only one in my family with long curly hair). My hair was always going wavy after a day or two after washing but now I can go 4-5 days with my hair curly! Love your videos and hope you keep posting!!!
Started watching you during the pandemic and learned so much on how to finally take care of my curls.
This was so fun! Love that you covered different price points and multi purpose items!! ❤
My award goes out to you. I've tried this year to let my curls lose because of your videos. I still don't know how to know what kind of curls I have, but they are nice. They are just thinner than I'd like.
Those micro-fiber towels are on my Christmas list!!! Thanks for bringing them back!
Your video using the air straight was my introduction to you. I’ve learned so much and am so grateful for all of the knowledge you share. I’ve recently started embracing my waves and curls and they get better every wash day. Thank you for all you do🥰
You look absoultely gorgeous Mell. Thanks for all that you do for all textures -- curls, coils, and kinks. Happy Holidays.
Love this awards format this year, and also really love your lip color.
I just used my NEW supersonic Dyson diffuser and OMG! What a game changer! Like --- WHAT? It was a simple refresh on day 5 and got so much more definition and lift, it's AMAZING! My husband scored the BIG ONE getting me this for xmas. THANK YOU!!!! Mel - a HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU for all your videos- I've learned so much from you.
You guide me through my whole curl journey! I love your micro-fiber towels.
I’m so glad to have discovered you today! In my (imaginary) awards show, you have swept all categories. Congratulations!
Hi Mel, my name is Deb, and I found your channel when my hair texture changed from straight to wavy/curly due to hormone changes from perimenopause in 2020. I was struggling with how to take care of this new hair texture and always looked like a frizzy sea hag. I don't really know how to categorize my curls but when I use the denman brush I get these pretty ringlets. My hair is a little shorter than Amanda's hair. I have learned so much from you on products which I never had to use before and how to dry my hair. My most underrated product is the microfiber towel by the perfect haircare. My most used product is alligator clips when I refresh my hair. I put hairspray on them and use them to hold my bangs up and to help the huge cowlick on the backside of my crown to properly dry in place. Thank you for all the tips I have learned fro you and Amanda. No more frizzy sea hag for me! 😂
Ugh! Those peri & menopause changes are torture. I'm in menopause now and I've been curly for 57 years but all those changes to my curls were very upsetting and I'm a hairdresser, too. Lol!
Mell!!! You be looking good, girl!!!💖😍
Happy Texture Thursday!! Love the video as usual!! You look fabulous also!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘
You are hysterical and informative! Great job! Keep the fun videos coming!
❤ this. You are my Friday routine. I come to your channel to get advise Plus you always get a giggle out of me.
Hey Mell
You have been my go to girly for curly hair advice, tips, knowledge, etc. since I found your channel !
I am always impressed when I watch your videos on how eloquent you are!
You have a natural teaching ability that comes out in your lovely personality!
One of my favorite products that I have purchased is the AG recoil curl cream, which I found out about from watching you:). I also really like the VERB styling foam you helped create. Easy to apply, not to heavy, conditioning, and has a soft hold that my hair loves!
Thank you for all that you do and have done for all the curly girlys out there:)
I really love your videos! I have always struggled with my hair, thanks to you my curls are perfect:)❤
Thanks Mel for all your videos. You have provided many products to try for my own curly, frizzy hair. Happy New Year!
I love this video and the format was great. You definitely are a great host. ❤
Loved this video! Thank you for all super helpful information, you have helped my curls and my self esteem! I’m so thankful to you, keep up the great work!
I truly loved this video! Very helpful and informative besides so much fun! Thanks for doing this I really appreciated the categories and products so much fun!
I love your videos and how original you are. Those edits at the end are my fav! Keep it up
happy texture thursday!!! I absolutely love your videos, i have been a fan since you started the channel and you have really helped me through the beginning years of my curly hair journey.
Hi Mell! I discovered your channel last winter & have been following you ever since, so thanks to you, 2023 has been a year of me falling in love with my hair again after getting burned out from many years of CGM. ❤️ My hair is medium texture, high porosity, 3B/3Cish. I had a bob a lot like Mell’s for years but in 2023 I’ve been growing it out (Mell & I have been on opposite hair journeys, haha) & I feel like I’ve been able to go long again in a HEALTHY way thanks to all I’ve learned here!
MVP: A tie between AG Re:coil & Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave-In Conditioner- these show up in my wash day routines most often for sure! Re:coil is for when I know the weather forecast will leave me limp by day 3 & I need to retain that bouncy curl structure. The Blueberry Bliss leave-in is super moisturizing in the winter especially but has a bit of protein too, which my hair loves!
Most surprising: Curlsmith Multi-Tasking Conditioner. How did they do this?? It really IS a great rinse-out, leave-in, AND deep conditioner, and it’s one of my favorites of all 3! I figured I would like it but I was not prepared to fall in love. CURLSMITH Y’ALL ARE WIZARDS.
Most disappointing: I can’t really think of one for this… some products this year haven’t been as successful as others, but even those have taught me something about my hair.
Most expensive fave: Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Stronger Hold gel. Amazing for summertime when it’s crazy humid- but I’m calling it the MOST expensive because my hair seems to want a lot of it 😭
Most affordable: Aussie Miracle Curls Curl Refresher. One of my faves on frizzy days- it’s just the right amount of hold.
Underrated: Curlsmith In-Shower Style Fixer. Hear me out: this gel doesn’t seem to get the love because it’s SO intense, but I’ve found that it’s my best gel for spot-fixing curls on refresh days. I always water it down quite a bit, & since I’m using it JUST for spot-checks, I’ve made a travel-size tube last for ages.
Best innovation: Tangle Teezer Scalp Exfoliator & Massager. Probably not innovative to EVERYONE but innovative to me! I was skeptical about this, but I use it every time I shampoo & it feels GOOOOD, & makes my hair & scalp feel so clean. I think it’s even helping me grow healthier hair!
My most used products this year: Curlsmith Multi-tasking conditioner, Maui Moisture Curl Quench conditioner (my other go-to conditioner when I need extra moisture, I’ve been using this for years & it still works great for me), Melanin Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend (which I haven’t found a place yet to mention but is definitely my favorite hair oil)
Most used brand overall: Curlsmith! I keep finding more stuff to try from them & it’s all been GREAT.
Best brand: Curlsmith!
Thanks for posting!! Love the content❤❤
Yay!!! So happy for this video😊. Love you Mell❤
Loved! Can’t wait to try some of these products. I have super dry, frizzy, color treated hair and I’m on my journey to better looking, healthier hair!
Your VERB curl foam is a game changer! LOVE it!
You are fantastic! Thank you for all your guidance!
Mel, you look so pretty in this video!!! I've been following you for years now and I just love your attitute, your content! You make me love my hair more and more and not be scared to embrace my curls. THANK YOU!!! Wishing you a successful end of year and 2024!!!!
Happy texture Thursday!! Hope you’re having a great day. Love the video and you ❤❤❤❤
I love the awards show format! I’d love to see more!
Really fun video! So many products I was unaware of, now looking forward to trying.
You're the best. I'm the only curly queen in my family of 4 daughters with 2 curly nieces. I constantly recommend your videos. You're everyone's curly godmother.
Love your favorites video. Please keep doing them!
Thank you for this! ❤ I’m loving the Aveda scalp solutions. I have coarse hair that’s 2a/b. And I love Be Curly by Aveda as well. A new product I’m loving is the defining foam by Innersense!
Great video!! So glad to see Aveda featuring more. I would love if you could do more aveda product reviews
I’m so happy you included the new Curl Smith Frizz products. They are winners in my curly world! I used to really struggle with frizz, but no more since starting these products! Sad they didn’t win, (they win in my world), but just so happy they were nominated! I love your videos! My curly life is amazing since you became a part of it. I thank you and my curls thank you!
I agree. Your microfiber towel is the best!
I started my curl journey and you came up, I bought the foaming gel and it’s been my favorite so far, it’s the only thing that hold my 2c-3a curls. My other HG is the NYM and the No.7 bonding oil, such a great way to scrunch out the crunch.
A hair tutorial for this beautiful hairstyle that looks so gorgeous on you please😊❤
The product that has worked wonders for me this year in the FOAM DEF from the doux, love it!
I love this hairstyle. You look amazing!
That white top is to die for!,😍 you look amazing
Love watching your videos I am 56 and just learned how to do my curls 2 years ago with your help I would have to say my most favorite is the verb curl gel that you helped create😊❤
The first Ultimate Curly Hair Award Show hosted by Mel was a hit.The nominees were well presented and earned top billing. Congratulation to all the winners. Thank you Manes by Mel. Looking forward to seeing the awards again next year.
My winning products this year have been your Curl Foaming Gel and Miribel Naturals Flaxseed Gel! They help me refresh my fine, wavy/curly, gray hair better than anything else I have tried so far. ❤️
I've recently descoverd my curls, you have been a god sent with discovering what products to use and how to take care of my haire so i stays healthy. Thank you
love the towel you have made me look beautiful with my curls looking fabulous
You actually have a really beautiful smile!😄 And that was an amazing video idea, very entertaining to watch too😊
Hi Mel! I have silver loose curls that are very fine. and I have trouble maintaining definition until the next wash day. I always enjoy watching your videos and getting reviews and recommendations.
I've learned so much from you! Thank you so much.
Very fun! I jotted down some products to get. My fav's are the Verb Curl Foam & the Perfect Hair towel. Happy Holidays!!
I loved this Mell….and your smile is gorgeous!
Happy Holidays! My name is Jill Noel and have watched you for several years! I have layered medium length fine hair that is wavy and curly. I just had more layers cut into my hair earlier this week! Moisture is very important because I live in Arizona, in the dry desert! My favorite products that I have used so far are As I Am Leave-In Conditioner and Shea Moisture Shampoo bars. I loved this video! Thank you, Mell! 🌟 ✨️
Mel, been watching you for over a year. At 50 my hair suddenly became curly….mostly. Lol. My hair is just below the shoulders with half the hair wavy and the end is a tube of curl. Also had way over colored/high lighted hair and it was so damaged. During pandemic I stopped coloring. I’m working on getting the ends healthy while my hair grows and keeping the new growth healthy. Your curl girl tips have saved me so much frustration. Thank you!
I'm still trying to figure out what's best for my hair! It's been an interesting process, but since I stumbled upon your videos, it's helped me know what type of products I should try.
I would LOVE those extensions in grey/white type 3. I would so use them! Great info as always.
Hi Mell, first of all I want this type of video every year, it's an amazing idea and so entertaining. Second of all you look so good in this video.
I just want to thank you to gave me a guide to follow to learn how to embrace my curls, I went to the straight era and then I learnt, especially from you how to take care of my natural hair. My hair are bleached af and I have colorful hair, but because I learned how to introduce protein and balance them with moisture I'm still not bold😂
I don't really use so many product, my holy grail is Shea moisture and recently I added a Garnier line to add more protein
I’m planning on getting a Dyson at the end of May thanks to your glowing reviews. I can’t wait!
This was a great video! You chopped your hair just after I did - so all the short hair tips have been so appreciated! I totally agree that the Denman brush is a short curly hair girls perfect stying brush. And your microfiber towel is magic! My most underrated product is also super affordable - Cake Beauty Curl Friend Defining Cream. I have fine fairly tight curls that turn out so soft with this stuff. Bought on a fluke and love it! Thanks again!
The mittens take first place . Funny ..
You are so enjoyable to watch. 😁🤗
Mell!! Just look at that smile love!! So totally worth the time, the pain, the hassle, $, and the overall irritation lol really your smile came out totally gorgeous!!🩵🩶⛸️🩶🤍🛷🩶🩵🩶❄️🩵🎄🩶🩵❄️
I subscribed to your channel not very long ago, and since then I have spent a day watching your videos: I love them. I would love for you to make a video on your “best cheap routine for curly/wavy hair”, please, that would be fantastic.
Thank you for this wonderful ❤
Thanks can’t wait to try some of these!
Love your short curly hair! I think it looks amazing on you.🤗
Hola Mel, yo acostumbro a escribirte en español porque se me hace más fácil, soy una señora mayor con cabello 3a y 3b de porosidad y densidad medias y tus consejos me han enseñado mucho sobre como manejar mi cabello y estoy muy feliz por eso. Gracias por todo lo que haces por nosotras y sigue así que eres una bella persona con mucho amor para dar.😊
Background: I have coarse, high-density, low-porosity, 3A-3B (I guess?) hair. I value you a wash day that is going to last me a full 7 days, even with some light abuse. I like big buns and I cannot lie, I play with my hair, and smush it in my sleep. My routine just has to deal with all that and still look great. I also live in New Orleans where it’s humid as hell. Tall order. I have also been trying to get my cost per wash down this year. Mell, your tips about splurging on products that touch the scalp has been very helpful for me. My routine is cheaper and better than it’s ever been and this channel has been incredibly useful in helping me understand the “why” and “how” behind products. I love the scientific approach and the debunking you do of other curly-girl-hive-mind stuff. So thank you my curly queens!!
Here are my awards:
1. Most valuable player/product
Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream! The perfect foundation for my styling routine.
2. Most surprising product
LA Looks X-Treme Gel. I’ve used it for years, but I found a new way to use it that is a pleasant surprise. I found that in the past it’s given me great hold, but slightly more frizz. I started using it in the routine AFTER the Curlsmith Hydro Flexi Jelly gel, my “primer gel” I call it. The second gel application has been a game changer. My curls keep their shape on day 6 and 7. They would probably hold even longer but I wash when my scalp feels itchy. Using the nicer, weaker hold gel underneath locks in the hydration and coats my hair with the good ingredients, then I use the sticky gel on top of that like a glue, lol.
3. Most disappointing product
A tie here! Curlsmith Diffuser. She broke! :’( Just up and died one day. Boo. That, tied with the Not Your Mothers Curl Talk Curl Cream. I try to make products work for me, even if they’re not my favorite, but this one I had to give away. It made my hair feel like straw.
4. Most expensive favs: product
Briogeo Exfoliating Charcoal Shampoo Scrub. Works so well for my seborrheic dermatitis. I went through 5 8oz tubs this year, whoops! My scalp is consistently happy. I use it after the Twist Clarifying Shampoo which gets all the product out and let’s me focus on the scalp.
5. Favorite Affordable: product
Sally’s Generic Value Product version of Aveda Shampure conditioner. YOOOOO. This conditioner is SO good, has the same ingredients and SCENT as Aveda and costs me usually $6 a bottle. It’s my holy grail conditioner now. I buy these when they go on the 4 for $24 sale and have used 6 bottles this year so far.
6. Most Underrated product
Can I do a whole product category here? HAIRSPRAY. I use the Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray and I adore it. Sometimes even after my two gels I realize I need more hold after diffusing. Hairspray is my bestie.
7. Most innovative product
I can’t say that I’ve tried too many innovative products this year! As I mentioned earlier, I am trying to spend less money so I kinda went back to the basics and tried to make do with what I had! :) So N/A!
8. My most used product this year
Curlsmith Hydro Flexi Jelly but also because my curly boyfriend also uses it. His hair is baby fine so it’s great we can find products that work for us both!
9. Most used brand overall
Tie between Curlsmith and Sally’s GVP.
Thank you again.
Happy Holidays
Your Curls look gorgeous omg I love your hair you're looking stunning Mel
LOVED THIS THANKS!
Merry Christmas Mel. I am a curly girl but unfortunately in the small community (1200) . I have been looking for products for my hair and I find it so hard. I am 55 and used to colour my hair for many years. I am now embracing my greys and almost have all the colour out of it. I am a 2c and have a short Bob similar as yours. I love your hair. ❤
I have two favorites this year...first is the Curl Smith Shine Gel. I have fine, high porosity, low density, 2c/3a hair that is not colored. While this gel is extremely thick and seemingly too much for my fine hair, it is perfect for my humid climate AND I can go about a week without washing it again if I use just a little of it watered down! It really does deliver nice shine without being over the top.
My second favorite isn't a product, but it's your tutorial on cutting our own hair into a bob. I did this and absolutely love it! I'm so appreciative you took the time to create this video for those of us who can't/can't afford/don't want to go to a salon. Thank you!
Loved this video so much, amazingly done! ❤
Mel i really would love a tutorial on your updo!
Your smile IS GORGEOUS ❤❤
Great, informative video! Going to purchase a few of your suggested products!!!! Since I live in Calgary, it's so dry here in the winter and some of the products will be beneficial for my curls. Thank you!!!!
always a pleasure to watch you. you have such a smart way of analyzing products. i love that even though you have such a great experience with the hair extensions you do realize that they don’t have one for all hair types….something intricate you saying.
thanks for doing this video.
p.s i think AG care should be on your list of most used brands as well.
I love this and now that your towel is on Amazon that’s amazing I remember when it sold out last time I was so sad!
Hi Mell! My name is Melina. I have 2c/3a hair that has never been colored nor has been chemically straightened. I've been trying a lot of new products this year, but MVPs and most used have to be the Reflex Curl Styling Serum by TréLuxe, Verb x Mell curl foaming gel, and the Eva NYC mane magic 10-in-1 primer.
I'm in my 40s and started embracing my curly hair in the early 2000s after reading the Curly Girl Handbook. I've tried A LOT of different techniques, routines, and products. But no one has helped me as much in my curly hair journey as you, Mell. I am so grateful for your teaching methods, for your beautiful, bubbly personality, and for always being positive even when it's hard to do so. You always make my day with your videos and blogs. THANK YOU!!!❤
Wonderful video, as always ❤️
I've been watching your videos for a long time, fellow Canadian! My hair is mostly 2C wave sometimes some 3A curl and my absolutely favorite thing this year has been the Olaplex 4C shampoo. I never in my life thought I would love a shampoo of all things, but I love this stuff. I actually invested in it after your video about what we should invest our money in and your suggestion was a good shampoo was a better investment than a conditioner... girl was right!!
Hello beautiful Mel and Amanda🥰 I'm SO happy I found your RUclips channel, your product reviews and styling tips have helped me out immensely!!!! I'm 55 and have dark brown/grey mid-length fine curly hair with 2 annoying cowlicks on the crown of my flat head; I colour my greys with hair dye from Sally. I'm also a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦
I've been using AG recoil for the past three decades and keep going back to it.
I have an old hairdryer that has a diffuser I bought separately that keeps falling off, how annoying😬 That Dyson looks amazing but pricey $$$
maybe one day......
I've been using the verb ghost oil & Denman brush on your recommendation and love them both. Ya know I've never considered texture spray before watching your RUclips channel and quite honestly I don't know how I got this old without it, it's a total game changer but I haven't found the right one yet so I'm really looking forward to trying the living proof full dry and texture spray I recently purchased, hopefully this one will work for me. I just want to thank you for the hours of entertainment you've given me- I cancelled my Netflix because you're all the entertainment I need, you're informative, beautiful, and a such a hoot! Love you girl and thank you so much.
Lori 🫶🌺💃🏻😃
I have curls exactly like yours and it has been so helpful to have all the guidance that you have given over the years my hair would not look the way it does without you I’m so grateful that you made me love my hair! And if I had to choose a few of my favorite products and tools I would choose the aveda nutriplenish serum, the Eva nyc 10 in one hair mask and the olaplex 4c shampoo these always work for me and make my hair look amazing I have a little bit of an oily scalp which I why I also love the living proof dry shampoo to help extend my wash days! My favorite brand and most used products have to be from olaplex and aveda as well as Eva nyc because they are so affordable! My newest product that I have just started using and love is the curlsmith in shower style fixer I love the hold it gives to my hair! Thanks so much for your videos and all the tips and tricks from over the years that have helped me transform my hair!
Happy Holidays. You will have to put this on the list for an annual video. Great concept. Amanda, you should do your own version as I would be curious to know thoughts as you have different texture.
With a lot of effort and product, my hair is sort of wavy. 😂 I have no idea why Google recommended your channel a few years ago, but I love it! Even with my barely wavy, fine hair, I have learned from you, and my hair is better for it. Plus, I just enjoy your vibe! Thank you!
I have a short curly bob, fine hair but I have a lot of it! My go to that I’ve discovered this year is the Curlsmith Feather Light Styling Lotion (I’m pretty sure that’s what it’s called). It’s lightweight and just gives me so much moisture and longevity! Plus curlsmith products just smell AMAZING.
Thank you Mell for all you do!
amazing episode thanks!
Happy Texture Thursday! I'm Jamie and I have blonde, fine, shoulder length hair with several different curl patterns ranging from 2b to 3b. I'm so excited about the hair towels.. immediately added to my amazon wishlist.
I have 3a curls and shoulder length low porosity hair. Since watching your videos, I now use the Mane Magic primer and my award goes to it! It makes my hair so easy to detangle and prep for styling
Hi Mel. I have 2b to 3A hair depending on the location on my head and the day of the week. I am exclusively white in front with medium hair and course brown red in the back. My challenge is keeping my white hair strong and healthy. I love your Verb Curl Foam, the tangle teezer brush and the mulberry sleep cap as your best products. I’m saving up for the Dyson Hair wrap. This was one of your most informative videos this year
Hi Mell! My curl pattern is now 3b/3c thanks to taking good care of it, using the correct products and techniques, and getting curly girl cuts! Much of which I learned from watching your channel, so thank you! ♥️♥️ My hair texture is thin with medium porosity. I can always use more volume! 💁🏼♀️
•Most valuable player/product: Twist by Ouidid Weather up lotion
•Most surprising: the Perfect Haircare microfiber towel- I was shocked how much I love this towel. I really cannot live without it!
•Most disappointing: DevaCurl Ultra Defining gel- I tried this product a few times but it was not enough moisture or hold for my hair. Glad I only purchased a travel size.
•Most expensive fave: CurlSmith In-Shower Style Fixer gel- My fine hair LOVES this gel and gives me sooo much volume.
•Most affordable: Carol’s Daughter Wash Day Delight Jelly-to-Cream Conditioner- I LOVE this stuff after a light shampoo. It’s lightweight and conditions so well.
•Underrated: Not Your Mothers Maximum Hold Gel- it pairs well with the NYM Hair Cream. Love them both.
•Best innovation: I don’t get too fancy with it but I’d say the Perfect Haircare towel.
•Most used products this year: CurlSmith In-Style fixer gel, Twist Weather Up lotion, Carol’s daughter Wash Day conditioner, NYM Maximum hold gel & cream, OGX Coconut Miracle oil.
•Most used brand overall: CurlSmith for sure. Not Your Mothers would be runner up.
•Best brand: CurlSmith, hands down. 👏🏻👏🏻
Mell, please do more of these types of videos! Also, a dupes video would be amazing! I love saving some 💰!
Your videos are so great!! I feel like I always have to bring a notebook with me to take notes because I don't want to miss anything!! I'm still on my curly hair journey after years of lack of quality care and just ignoring it because it just always felt like I kept doing it wrong. Your stuff has been so insightful and I'm very grateful! I also love learning about the towel. I recently switched to a cotton t-shirt towel because my microfiber towel kept adding to the frizz but I have been struggling with getting my hair dry since the cotton t-shirt towel seemed to be absorbing a lot and not anything at the same time. Definitely looking forward to trying that out.
edit: adding this edit as I commented before hearing the prompt you gave so I wanted to make sure I added it.
Hi, I'm Alyssa I have short-ish fine 3A ish hair low porosity (although pictures as a kid look 3C/4A and I'm trying to get those curls back if possible). While I don't have a lot of products that I use consistently, I have tend to repeatedly go back to mousse, especially one of the stronger hold Aussie mousse.
Hi Mell & Amanda, I ❤️your videos & never miss a Texture Tuesday (now Thursday). I have fine 3a color-treated hair that has always been around shoulder length, but is now starting to get fairly long, at least for me 😜. I’m thinking I will be going back to a shorter bob really soon because yours is sooo cute. I ❤️ your awards show & I have tried almost every product you have ever suggested. This year my most used/most valuable/most expensive product has got to be my Dyson Supersonic. I saved lots of Ulta points for that baby. My most surprising product this year is definitely the Redken Acidic Bonding Treatment. I’ve tried all the major bond treatments out there with ok results, but this Redken one has worked amazingly for my hair. My most affordable product is my Tangle Teezer brush. It’s awesome, period. My most used brand is probably Verb. I ❤️ their Ghost line, & of course your Curl Foaming Gel. It’s probably my most used styling product 😁. I think my most underrated product is probably my mister bottle. I use it just about everyday. For my most disappointing product I guess I’d have to say the Colorwow Dreamcoat Spray. I think I used plenty of product, but it did not keep my hair from frizzing up at all. As for innovation, I haven’t really tried anything super different this year, so 🤷♀️. Overall, my best brands of the year would be Dyson & Redken. I am loving them both.
As I said before, I have tried almost every product you have suggested (for hair as well as face & body), & some of my faves are Paula’s Choice, Sol de Janeiro, & Farmacy. See ya next week
Thank you Mel ! My name is Marie, 2b curls on long coloured hairs (quite new in my curly hair journey, I have been straightening my hair during more than 30 years! And you have been involuntarily my support in this journey 😊). My struggle was to be able to not have too many knots on my hair since I am not brushing them everyday anymore. My 2 main products to save me are the Virtue healing oil (so happy it’s a winner for you too) as well as Moroccanoil Elixir de réparation