Courtney your curls are back!! Your hair is so curly and shiny, I'm so happy for you! You (and your hair) are literally glowing. I've been following you all throughout your pregnancy and after. Congrats!
I’m new to wavy/curly hair care and have watched a lot of videos…this is by far the BEST I’ve seen, not just for affordable products but for technique and explanations of why the steps need to be done and how to do them to increase effectiveness . You cleared up a lot of questions for me. Thank you!
FINALLY! I found a *actual* affordable drugstore routine. I'm definitely not a newbie, but I've looking for some new ideas for styling my wavy curly hair. This is the first video I've found that isn't recommending tiny 8 oz bottles of product for $10-15 each as the "affordable" option. Thank you!
Great video! I always sleep with the cast in my hair! It helps my wash days last so much longer! You're 100 percent right that it has to be completely dry before going to sleep. Thanks for helping us wavy/curly haired folks take care of our hair! 😊
I would love to see what products you grab every wash day for a month. How often do you change your products? What's your go to products? I tend to stick with the same ones everytime and I'm curious if I need to start mixing it up more.
Great vid!! There are truly so many CG products under $15 at the grocery/drug store these days. I've been binge watching your older videos and your tips and tricks gave me my best wash day ever the other day!! Thank you so much again for all the work you do, it's greatly appreciated ❤️ Edit: measuring is a lifesaver!! I find that 1 tsp tends to look like a lot more in the palm than it does in the spoon, it's way more accurate just to measure
I love this video. I've bought everything she suggested except I got a different shampoo and conditioner because the two she suggested weren't available in store and I didn't want to wait for them to ship to me. I've been doing this for 2 months and my hair is looking so good. My hair wasn't really curly at all when I started and now it's developing really nice curls. If when you try this and it doesn't really seem to be working the first or third time don't give up! It's going to seem like so much work for no results. But I kept doing it and curls started to really show up after probably the 5th or 6th time I washed my hair
I am 37 and my hair has randomly decided to turn curly. It's always been a bit wavy and frizzy, but now there are loose ringlets too. I am suuuuuuper hair lazy. No drying or styling, literally pony tails every day. I have fine hair, but LOTS of it. BUT I decided to embrace the curly. You're videos have been so great and educational. I'm excited to give your recommendations a try!
Harry's Gel (I learned about it from you over a year ago!) is magic for my gray mermaid waves! Curlsmith is absolutely my favorite brand. I typically mix and match products and brands but my hair adores protein and their protein products are perfect for me!
Hey Courtney. Great video. I have that Suave shampoo and the Cantu Curl Cream. I don't have that particular gel but I still have some of the first type of gel I got when I started wearing my hair curly. The good ol' LA Looks gel that costs about $5 at the local drug store. It works really well for me. I have both high end and affordable products and like and dislike them equally. I am glad you have shown people you don't have to break the bank for a good washday.
You and your hair look amazing!! I want to emphasize the need for caution with the Cantu curl activator cream. My hair is currently a bit longer than my profile pic (almost shoulder length), low density and fine. I use a RICE sized amount for my whole head. Be sure to consider all those factors when using this, or any, product.
Garnier also makes a 3-in-1 conditioner (rinse out, mask, leave-in) in this same line that I actually like better than this rinse-out only conditioner. It comes in a jar. I've been using it on my curls for years (in all 3 of the ways), and it is the best thing to detangle my daughter's long hair with a Wet Brush. I even put some in a little travel bottle, bring some shampoo and a gel and I'm good to go.
I've learned the most from you. Bought the drug store products and WOW. Tha k you. I did curly girl before, but my hair fell out, now I'm doing this with short hair. Hoping it keeps growing without falling out, because I've now got the hang of this and hoping it grows longer.
Oh man that sleeping in the crunch tip just blew my mind! Excited to be able to wash my hair before bed instead of doing all these steps in the morning! I've shared your channel with a friend and I told her "she's a christian so you can feel comfortable watching her video's with your kids around!" I appreciate all your tee shirts and the way you subtly spread the Word...I know it's not by accident ;-) You're awesome.
Your beautiful curls and waves are back 🥰!! Thank You for the budget friendly wash day!! Can’t wait to try!! I Love love Harry’s sculpting gel!! It’s the bomb!! ♥️
I have fragile high porosity color-treated hair. Yes, people say hair like mine needs protein, but my hair has started getting protein sensitive so I am *primarily* dealing with its difficulty retaining moisture. Here are some products that are semi-affordable that helps my hair- 1. A soft t-shirt to microplop after your shower; then I plop with the same t-shirt; usually, I just grab the same tee I was wearing before I took my shower- one less item for me to launder 😉 2. I am picky about shampoos so most of the ones I like are $$. However, Shea Moisture makes a lovely one- the Shampoo for intensive hydration with Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil. IME, many shampoos either leave my hair feeling waxy OR on the other extreme, they leave my hair tangled and dry. This Shea Moisture shampoo is a nice one. When a need MORE cleansing, I go for the Shea Moisture Black Castor Oil shampoo. It’s a very nice one too. I bought the Giovanni Smooth As Silk Shampoo but I haven’t tried it yet. I bet it will be excellent and it’s sold at my local grocery store so that convenient. I also love the Giovanni 50/50 shampoo for a moderate cleanse. It’s fairly gentle and affordable. Umm, I’m gonna stop now. Sorry for takin over the comment section. 😂
Watching and taking notes! I did just buy LUS based on one of your other videos, although after doing more research, people seem to think you need a gel for better hold. I have a mouse and a garnier fructice gel (for now) from products I used pre-CGM. Looking forward to trying some of these affordable products!
I really appreciate this video, especially being on a tight budget. I’ve kinda stopped watching many of the “influencers” videos. It is disheartening that most of them have found their “holy grail”. You get a rush of videos depending on which company sent out their products for free to these people. I would believe them, rush out and spend way too much money on hair stuff. If it worked, it would be an investment. But it didn’t and I have so many products that don’t work. Then I caught on, they are kinda being bought. Now I shriek when I hear the phrase “ holy grail “. I’m a slow learner. I so wanted these expensive products to work, but they usually don’t if you don’t have the right type of hair.
This is giving me so much hope! 😭😭😭 Thank you! I have the curliest hair in my family, so no one taught me what to do with it. I'm really excited to try this! And affordable is the only way I can go at the moment, so thanks a ton for this video!
I can’t figure out how to tie a plop😂 so I do my own version- i put my head into the shirt like I would if I was gonna wear it (I only put my head about 1/4 of the way in) but then I twist the top of the shirt like a turban 👳♀️; it’s kinda like we used to do our regular bath towels.
I laughed out loud when you said you hated the Cantu Curl Activator the first time you used it. The first time I put it in my hair my reaction was "What is this goop?" I dunked my head under the bathtub faucet to dilute it and started working it into my hair and whoa did it activate my curls! I do like the way it works in my hair. Anyway, your hair looks great! I've been sticking with one brand for years, but I'm branching out so I watched this to get some ideas of products to use. Thanks for the video!
I started in 2015 and I can still count on my fingers how many products I've purchased that cost more than $15 each. Ones that cost more than that, I wait for a good sale like black friday or the 50% hair product sales that ulta does sometimes. There are lots of high quality affordable products out there. :)
I've tried that Suave shampoo and was pretty disappointed. To be fair, I tried it again down the road and my hair just did NOT like it. It made my hair feel dirty afterwards, plus I remember it being pretty tangled. Now this doesn't mean the product is bad, it was just my experience. It's interesting how things turn out for different people.
First of all: I think this is one your best curls ever! I wish this one was out when I started! I spent hours looking for products, looking at your and Indias videos, and still was lost... Cuz most of your products did not sell here in Norway... Bought the cheapest I could find, a few good wash days but mostly bad... Spent more on expensive products, same struggles. Can't seem to find the problem, seems like no one else has the same problems I encountered.. After 10 months, I almost gave up, after trying and mostly failing... Then suddenly, last week my local store had some Maui Moisture & Shea Moisture products, which have been impossible to find! So spent another fortune, and will try some more... If it doesn't work with these either, I am quitting! (Until NYM or EVA NYC becomes avaliable :P ) And totally off; but would you consider doing a makeup-video one day? Your look is so natural and discreet for everyday makeup :)
Have you used any of the ingredient apps? I think there's one called CurlScan? I also realized that I've had struggles with my hair because of the climate I live in (humid in summer, still wet and cold in winter) and because of the water in my area which is hard and full of calcium and chlorine. Even the best styling products can't help me if I have hard water build up 😖.
Wow, this really looks like a lot of time and effort. I have a toddler that won't let me spend so much time on my hair. Do you have a super simple and quick curly hair routine?
Yes! A bunch of my newer video's show super simple wash days! I have kiddo's as well so I get it! But this is an older one. ruclips.net/video/scM0VVLZJBE/видео.html
It’s fascinating how different product availability is in Canada. We have all those brands, but I can’t find any of those specific items, except the cantu. And that cantu is $16.99 lol. Every time a US YBer recommends Garnier, I pause the video and search my grocery shop app and tons of items come up, but not the one recommended. Same thing happened with me today with Harry’s. Lots of shaving products 😂 Suave was my fav brand back in the day, I’d always buy it at the grocery store, it was $1/bottle back then ❤️ still love watching your videos!
Hi I was wondering if you could review the Bellissima Diffon diffuser. I have an autoimmune disease as well that cause fatigue and muscle weakness. I think this might be a good option for those who also have physical limitations or just want something easy and compact. Plus it’s cheaper than the other options that have been going around RUclips lately. Thank you!
Hi Jane! I just bought the Bellissima Diffon and I can't recommend it enough! It's amazing - super easy to use and much easier than a traditional hairdryer with diffuser attachment. It's lightweight and compact, you can easily reach the back of your head and it dried my hair quickly. My hair had so much volume and bounce and absolutely no frizz! Honestly my hair has never looked better and my curls really lasted and held up over several days. I'm absolutely thrilled with my purchase and so glad I bought it Hope this helps! Jane
@@janebouflale Thank you! I ended up ordering it and I absolutely love it. Exactly what I was looking for. Lightweight and easy to hold. Gets my hair dry pretty fast too! Simple yet perfect!
When you mentioned you haven’t found one brand at the drugstore for a one brand washday that you liked all of the products… what about NYM Curl Talk? That’s the best I’ve come across that’s drugstore for one brand. Wondering what your thoughts are.
Your before pic is exactly what mine looks like right now, it has a tousled look. I just started my curl journey so I’m still learning, your vids are great! I have 2A/2B hair. I’m 45 and get highlights to help hide gray hairs so I have very dry hair, but I have one section in the back where it’s curlier than any other part of my hair it’s also courser and drier, it literally becomes a rat’s nest in the shower on my wash days. Seems I can’t tame it. I don’t know what to do, any suggestions? Trying to comb through it while conditioner is in my hair is still a task and I end up pulling out a lot of hair. No matter how much conditioner I put on it it’s not enough. Any tips? Btw, your personality is amazing, you have fun with your videos which keeps people’s attention.
The bleach even if a little, will make those pieces drier. Try a flexy brush with a lot of conditioner in. Since we don’t wash our hair as often we definitely lose way more than girls with straight hair. Also make sure to use a leave in & feel free to brush it through & the lightly scrunch. Get all the knots out when cond is still in & keep adding water. Water is your bff!!
My hair is a hot mess in the morning even when “pineappled” for the night, I wish mine looked that good getting up. Is your hair dryer and diffuser linked any where?
What a great video, and I love how your hair turned out! I notice that you now recommend Harry's gel rather than Aussie Instant Freeze--any reason for that? I really need to save up $ so I can do your Curl Course, as I've been doing CG (based on you, not on reading the CG manual--you are way more fun) since fall of 2020 and am still having trouble. I'm wondering if you ever had trouble with the top of your head being completely flat and looking like someone smashed gel into the top? Even when I use small amounts of product and try to lift the hair at my scalp with diffuser prongs, it just looks bad, and I can't get any sort of part in my hair like you do. I'm type 2b/2c, fine hair, and low-density (latter unlike you, I think). I've looked at vids by people with low-density hair, like Gena Marie, but most of them have much curlier hair (3a-3c), and their techniques just leave my hair looking frizzy rather than with luscious curl clumps and waves. When I try doing the fluffing of my scalp with my fingers, as you demonstrated after scrunching out the crunch, I get frizzy tendrils that look like an eerie halo of alien tentacles above my head. Sorry this is so long. But if you have ideas for low-density hair and/or flat top and crown of head issues, I'd be grateful!
I tried a ton of gels & Aussie is usually one of my go to’s.. Also add in claw clips or clips while diffusing when your hair is almost dry, when a 100% dry I go in underneath and do circular motions to add even more volume. If u find it leaves a bit of frizz use an approved oil like righteous roots & use the tiniest bit to smooth out the frizz, like just gently rub it over the frizz spots after u SOTC which it is also good to be used for. Just make sure it is the tiniest amount or you’ll have to was your hair again lol
Question! What if you work out in the morning after washing the night before and you hair is WET with sweat, and you don't have tons of time to spend fixing it or letting it air dry? Blow dry the roots?
Great question! I’ve just heard about curly-girl and don’t see how it works for athletes if you need to wash your hair after a workout. That’s a dealbreaker for me.
Hey Courtney 👋 I agree...your hair looks beautiful 😍 I love this video as I am trying to save more. Everything is getting so expensive!!! Question...can you recommend glycerin free drugstore products? Unfortunately, my hair is sooo sensitive to glycerin 😔 Thanks!!! PS love your shirt 😁
I’ve always been surprised that you recommend the Suave sulfate free shampoo! It’s been my least favorite low poo that I’ve tried. No lather unless I use soooo much of it! But of course, everyone is different. 😊 Your hair is looking great!
It amazing how our hair handles different products. If you try it again, try cleansing twice. The second time foams up really nicely. The first round not as much due to the buildup, oil, ect. I do this with different products as well.
I started using that Love Beauty Planet shampoo bar and it seems to suds better than most lo-poos. But I still love my scalp massager! I need to save my hands!
Your hair looks awesome Courtney! I do wash and condition and style my hair bending over. I can’t really go completely upside down because of back problems but I do lean over halfway. My hair does not like glycerin or aloe. I get either frizz or flash drying. I bought the Harry’s gel and used it once but maybe I should revisit it.
@@Sofia-kp8iw I’ve tried it three times now and to be honest I don’t love it. It is the absolute stickiest gel I have ever used in my life. I’m trying it over different stylers each time. I never disturb my curl clumps that form in the shower once I get out of the shower and yet by the time I get through applying the Harry’s gel and diffusing just a bit I got frizz and I don’t get any hard cast. I would say if you really like a very hard hole gel then go for it. I’m going to probably look for something else and maybe occasionally try it over a different styler and see if it gets better
@@taylorblaylock8483 I've watched so many videos, and read message boards, and based on the overwhelming positive reactions and reviews, I decided I'd try Curlsmith first! Thanks!
Why did you choose the Cantu leave in? You mention Blueberry Bliss a while ago and I SWEAR by it. I seem to have the same issues with Cantu that you usually do, so I'm just curious.
This is so helpful to share with my friends who are just starting out. Thank you for sharing! By the way, how do you clean your wet brush? I feel like mine needs to be cleaned. 🙈😂
Courtney! New to your channel and already loving your personality. I've been sulfate free for many years but honestly, I've been over washing. Last week I went into my bathroom with my scissors and came out with shoulder length hair which I've been babying since. I'm 2b, low density (thanks for that one, motherhood) low porosity and I've always been on the oily side. My question is...have you tried making your own flaxseed hair gel? It's fast, super easy and CHEAP! Things are tight these days and I am all about keeping things affordable. Just curious whether you use any diy hair products. I don't feel comfortable making shampoos and calculating PH levels, but what about gels and hair masks? I've been wanting to try an avocado based hair mask on my clarifying days.
Yes, I have! This video was from a while a go but it was I have made. Homemade Flaxseed Gel for Wavy/Curly Hair (2A, 2B, 2C)ruclips.net/video/OXFX5meapAI/видео.html
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I'll check it out. I've made flaxseed Gel, Oatmeal Gel, Flax and Oat together, and while they never seem to give me a ton of hold they're nice for just keeping my hair soft and combatting winter frizz. I was just curious as I know you're all about the hard hold gel and was unsure whether you'd found a way to make it work for you.
Great video! Have you tried Twist by Ouidad? It could also be a good one brand starter routine. They have a ton of products but the website has a quiz, and some of the products can multitask (eg conditioner that can be used as a leave in?
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Thank you for responding. So many ingredients in thr curl activator. So experimenting using very little and watering it down. I also have bangs. I live in Canada and can't find Sauve products or Harry's.
I'm 52, if I swung around like that, I'd throw my back out, lol. Thanks for this video, I've been slacking on my curly hair stuff, and had forgotten about adding WATER with my curl cream. :)
Recently I have been having some issues with my ends. I have naturally curly wavy hair and my hair is dry. How do you get your ends to look so healthy and soft? Thanks
Hey I am working with the Karetin Freshening line right now. Im not sure if i like it yet though. I have simi thick, but very curly hair that frizzes easy. I am overwhelmed with what to do for my hair. I have a hair bump bc i wear ponytails often, and do not know how to get rid of the bump. I just am lost and dont know what to so for my own hair.
Hang in there, this is more of a journey. You are getting to know your hair, experimenting, and allowing it to heal. If you haven't already, check out this video. It may be of more help! But try to stick to one set of products to start. Focus on those for a while and then routine. I'll add my current video on the method I use. Wavy/Curly Hair Journey: Where to Start ruclips.net/video/VamIv6qKiT4/видео.html Surviving Transition during the Wavy Curly Hair Journey ruclips.net/video/B4JsPTENwj0/видео.html Swing Curl Clump Method-- Hack to Styling Wavy Hair: ruclips.net/video/VGT0URQd1Rc/видео.html
Courtney, with all due respect I disagree with you on Suave Sulfate-Free shampoo and Garnier Treat conditioners being affordable unless a person has hair that's above their shoulders. In my opinion, if you're using liquid conditioners and going through one normal-size bottle in a month, they're wildly expensive. Truly affordable conditioners are in a bar form. I've been using Ethique Curliosity conditioner since October 2021 (with my mom) and we still have two months' worth left (it was originally 4 oz). I find with conditioner bars I barely use more than 1.5 bars in a year and spend no more than $18 on both shampoo and conditioner in a year now (compared to roughly $20-24 on conditioner alone when I used liquid stuff).
Ah yes! I did a review on this line here. Mousse Gel Mousse Application and Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Line First Impressions: ruclips.net/video/qljEKpZMOZE/видео.html
Your hair looks sooo goood!!!! This is the curliest/waviest I've ever seen your hair since before your pregnancy!
Courtney your curls are back!! Your hair is so curly and shiny, I'm so happy for you! You (and your hair) are literally glowing. I've been following you all throughout your pregnancy and after. Congrats!
I’m new to wavy/curly hair care and have watched a lot of videos…this is by far the BEST I’ve seen, not just for affordable products but for technique and explanations of why the steps need to be done and how to do them to increase effectiveness . You cleared up a lot of questions for me. Thank you!
I'm not a newbie but still had to watch🙈 glad I'm not the only one hating wide tooth combs. I don't know why anyone would ever recommend them...
FINALLY! I found a *actual* affordable drugstore routine. I'm definitely not a newbie, but I've looking for some new ideas for styling my wavy curly hair. This is the first video I've found that isn't recommending tiny 8 oz bottles of product for $10-15 each as the "affordable" option. Thank you!
Great video! I always sleep with the cast in my hair! It helps my wash days last so much longer! You're 100 percent right that it has to be completely dry before going to sleep. Thanks for helping us wavy/curly haired folks take care of our hair! 😊
I would love to see what products you grab every wash day for a month. How often do you change your products? What's your go to products? I tend to stick with the same ones everytime and I'm curious if I need to start mixing it up more.
Great vid!! There are truly so many CG products under $15 at the grocery/drug store these days.
I've been binge watching your older videos and your tips and tricks gave me my best wash day ever the other day!! Thank you so much again for all the work you do, it's greatly appreciated ❤️
Edit: measuring is a lifesaver!! I find that 1 tsp tends to look like a lot more in the palm than it does in the spoon, it's way more accurate just to measure
I love this video. I've bought everything she suggested except I got a different shampoo and conditioner because the two she suggested weren't available in store and I didn't want to wait for them to ship to me. I've been doing this for 2 months and my hair is looking so good. My hair wasn't really curly at all when I started and now it's developing really nice curls. If when you try this and it doesn't really seem to be working the first or third time don't give up! It's going to seem like so much work for no results. But I kept doing it and curls started to really show up after probably the 5th or 6th time I washed my hair
Awe thank you for sharing! I love that this helped you! And it sounds like you are doing great! It is quite the journey and does take time.
This is a great video for beginners! Showing each product and the methods for using them step by step makes it so much easier. Good job!
I am 37 and my hair has randomly decided to turn curly. It's always been a bit wavy and frizzy, but now there are loose ringlets too. I am suuuuuuper hair lazy. No drying or styling, literally pony tails every day. I have fine hair, but LOTS of it.
BUT I decided to embrace the curly. You're videos have been so great and educational. I'm excited to give your recommendations a try!
Harry's Gel (I learned about it from you over a year ago!) is magic for my gray mermaid waves! Curlsmith is absolutely my favorite brand. I typically mix and match products and brands but my hair adores protein and their protein products are perfect for me!
Curlsmith 😍
LA Looks gel is my holy grail. I bought all the things at the beginning but always come back.
It's funny how we return to those first products.
Hey Courtney. Great video. I have that Suave shampoo and the Cantu Curl Cream. I don't have that particular gel but I still have some of the first type of gel I got when I started wearing my hair curly. The good ol' LA Looks gel that costs about $5 at the local drug store. It works really well for me. I have both high end and affordable products and like and dislike them equally. I am glad you have shown people you don't have to break the bank for a good washday.
You and your hair look amazing!!
I want to emphasize the need for caution with the Cantu curl activator cream. My hair is currently a bit longer than my profile pic (almost shoulder length), low density and fine. I use a RICE sized amount for my whole head. Be sure to consider all those factors when using this, or any, product.
Garnier also makes a 3-in-1 conditioner (rinse out, mask, leave-in) in this same line that I actually like better than this rinse-out only conditioner. It comes in a jar. I've been using it on my curls for years (in all 3 of the ways), and it is the best thing to detangle my daughter's long hair with a Wet Brush. I even put some in a little travel bottle, bring some shampoo and a gel and I'm good to go.
i second this! very nice lightweight leave-in. i have fine hair and it always gives me nice shiny ringlets.
Yes love the garnier, cond, leave in, mask all in 1.. Super inexpensive too.
Are those the "treat" line? I've wondered about those for travel 🤔
Courtney, your hair looks amazing in this video!
I've learned the most from you. Bought the drug store products and WOW. Tha k you. I did curly girl before, but my hair fell out, now I'm doing this with short hair. Hoping it keeps growing without falling out, because I've now got the hang of this and hoping it grows longer.
Oh man that sleeping in the crunch tip just blew my mind! Excited to be able to wash my hair before bed instead of doing all these steps in the morning! I've shared your channel with a friend and I told her "she's a christian so you can feel comfortable watching her video's with your kids around!" I appreciate all your tee shirts and the way you subtly spread the Word...I know it's not by accident ;-) You're awesome.
Your hair came out amazing. Love that next morning hair day after a good crunchy cast. Day 3 & 4 is what's challenging...
Your beautiful curls and waves are back 🥰!! Thank You for the budget friendly wash day!! Can’t wait to try!! I Love love Harry’s sculpting gel!! It’s the bomb!! ♥️
Totally agree about Jessicurl as a great brand to start a healthy hair journey. No proteins to figure out, very moisturizing, glycerin free gel ❤️
🤩🤩🤩 Yes!
So helpful to me as I am a new student in this very complex hair class.
Glad this was helpful!
Harry's Gel is one of my favorite gels, offers amazing hold!
I really enjoy it!
I have fragile high porosity color-treated hair. Yes, people say hair like mine needs protein, but my hair has started getting protein sensitive so I am *primarily* dealing with its difficulty retaining moisture.
Here are some products that are semi-affordable that helps my hair-
1. A soft t-shirt to microplop after your shower; then I plop with the same t-shirt; usually, I just grab the same tee I was wearing before I took my shower- one less item for me to launder 😉
2. I am picky about shampoos so most of the ones I like are $$. However, Shea Moisture makes a lovely one- the Shampoo for intensive hydration with Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil. IME, many shampoos either leave my hair feeling waxy OR on the other extreme, they leave my hair tangled and dry. This Shea Moisture shampoo is a nice one. When a need MORE cleansing, I go for the Shea Moisture Black Castor Oil shampoo. It’s a very nice one too. I bought the Giovanni Smooth As Silk Shampoo but I haven’t tried it yet. I bet it will be excellent and it’s sold at my local grocery store so that convenient. I also love the Giovanni 50/50 shampoo for a moderate cleanse. It’s fairly gentle and affordable.
Umm, I’m gonna stop now. Sorry for takin over the comment section. 😂
Love this video! Can you do another on clarifying and deep conditioning? Please.
Watching and taking notes! I did just buy LUS based on one of your other videos, although after doing more research, people seem to think you need a gel for better hold. I have a mouse and a garnier fructice gel (for now) from products I used pre-CGM. Looking forward to trying some of these affordable products!
I really appreciate this video, especially being on a tight budget. I’ve kinda stopped watching many of the “influencers” videos. It is disheartening that most of them have found their “holy grail”. You get a rush of videos depending on which company sent out their products for free to these people. I would believe them, rush out and spend way too much money on hair stuff. If it worked, it would be an investment. But it didn’t and I have so many products that don’t work. Then I caught on, they are kinda being bought. Now I shriek when I hear the phrase “ holy grail “. I’m a slow learner. I so wanted these expensive products to work, but they usually don’t if you don’t have the right type of hair.
After trying so many brands, Curlsmith is my absolute BFF!
This is giving me so much hope! 😭😭😭 Thank you! I have the curliest hair in my family, so no one taught me what to do with it. I'm really excited to try this! And affordable is the only way I can go at the moment, so thanks a ton for this video!
Thank you so much! So glad this gives you hope too! Love good budget options!
I can’t figure out how to tie a plop😂 so I do my own version- i put my head into the shirt like I would if I was gonna wear it (I only put my head about 1/4 of the way in) but then I twist the top of the shirt like a turban 👳♀️; it’s kinda like we used to do our regular bath towels.
Thanks Courtney! You know, I'm still forgetting to add more gel to the back of my head! 😂 Your hair looked great👍
Me, too. Really need to work harder on the back of my head.
I laughed out loud when you said you hated the Cantu Curl Activator the first time you used it. The first time I put it in my hair my reaction was "What is this goop?" I dunked my head under the bathtub faucet to dilute it and started working it into my hair and whoa did it activate my curls! I do like the way it works in my hair. Anyway, your hair looks great! I've been sticking with one brand for years, but I'm branching out so I watched this to get some ideas of products to use. Thanks for the video!
I started in 2015 and I can still count on my fingers how many products I've purchased that cost more than $15 each. Ones that cost more than that, I wait for a good sale like black friday or the 50% hair product sales that ulta does sometimes. There are lots of high quality affordable products out there. :)
Totally agree! And yes, those sales really help! It's a great to save and if you can swing it, stock up on what you love til the next sale!
I've tried that Suave shampoo and was pretty disappointed. To be fair, I tried it again down the road and my hair just did NOT like it. It made my hair feel dirty afterwards, plus I remember it being pretty tangled. Now this doesn't mean the product is bad, it was just my experience. It's interesting how things turn out for different people.
I measured in my early days because you suggested trying it & I still do it on products in a tub or tube!
That's great that it works for you! It really helps with consistency!
For me, i use sheamoisture shampoo and deep conditioner, curlsmith weightless airdry cream, and xtreme styling gel
I found an amazing and cheap clarifying shampoo. It’s the herbal essence rose hip shampoo!
First of all: I think this is one your best curls ever!
I wish this one was out when I started!
I spent hours looking for products, looking at your and Indias videos, and still was lost... Cuz most of your products did not sell here in Norway... Bought the cheapest I could find, a few good wash days but mostly bad... Spent more on expensive products, same struggles. Can't seem to find the problem, seems like no one else has the same problems I encountered..
After 10 months, I almost gave up, after trying and mostly failing... Then suddenly, last week my local store had some Maui Moisture & Shea Moisture products, which have been impossible to find! So spent another fortune, and will try some more... If it doesn't work with these either, I am quitting! (Until NYM or EVA NYC becomes avaliable :P )
And totally off; but would you consider doing a makeup-video one day? Your look is so natural and discreet for everyday makeup :)
Have you used any of the ingredient apps? I think there's one called CurlScan?
I also realized that I've had struggles with my hair because of the climate I live in (humid in summer, still wet and cold in winter) and because of the water in my area which is hard and full of calcium and chlorine. Even the best styling products can't help me if I have hard water build up 😖.
Sleeping with your hair in the cast is an AMAZING idea!!!
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Wow, this really looks like a lot of time and effort. I have a toddler that won't let me spend so much time on my hair. Do you have a super simple and quick curly hair routine?
Yes! A bunch of my newer video's show super simple wash days! I have kiddo's as well so I get it! But this is an older one. ruclips.net/video/scM0VVLZJBE/видео.html
It’s fascinating how different product availability is in Canada. We have all those brands, but I can’t find any of those specific items, except the cantu. And that cantu is $16.99 lol.
Every time a US YBer recommends Garnier, I pause the video and search my grocery shop app and tons of items come up, but not the one recommended. Same thing happened with me today with Harry’s. Lots of shaving products 😂 Suave was my fav brand back in the day, I’d always buy it at the grocery store, it was $1/bottle back then ❤️ still love watching your videos!
I LOOOOOVE your shirt. Way to represent The King. And your hair is to die for. So shiny and beautiful 😍
Thank you so much!
I forgot to add. I find Courtney to be the most honest, caring influencer. Thank you Courtney.
she's a wholesome curly queen fr
Hi I was wondering if you could review the Bellissima Diffon diffuser. I have an autoimmune disease as well that cause fatigue and muscle weakness. I think this might be a good option for those who also have physical limitations or just want something easy and compact. Plus it’s cheaper than the other options that have been going around RUclips lately. Thank you!
Hi Jane! I just bought the Bellissima Diffon and I can't recommend it enough! It's amazing - super easy to use and much easier than a traditional hairdryer with diffuser attachment. It's lightweight and compact, you can easily reach the back of your head and it dried my hair quickly. My hair had so much volume and bounce and absolutely no frizz! Honestly my hair has never looked better and my curls really lasted and held up over several days. I'm absolutely thrilled with my purchase and so glad I bought it Hope this helps! Jane
@@janebouflale Thank you! I ended up ordering it and I absolutely love it. Exactly what I was looking for. Lightweight and easy to hold. Gets my hair dry pretty fast too! Simple yet perfect!
When you mentioned you haven’t found one brand at the drugstore for a one brand washday that you liked all of the products… what about NYM Curl Talk? That’s the best I’ve come across that’s drugstore for one brand. Wondering what your thoughts are.
Your before pic is exactly what mine looks like right now, it has a tousled look. I just started my curl journey so I’m still learning, your vids are great! I have 2A/2B hair. I’m 45 and get highlights to help hide gray hairs so I have very dry hair, but I have one section in the back where it’s curlier than any other part of my hair it’s also courser and drier, it literally becomes a rat’s nest in the shower on my wash days. Seems I can’t tame it. I don’t know what to do, any suggestions? Trying to comb through it while conditioner is in my hair is still a task and I end up pulling out a lot of hair. No matter how much conditioner I put on it it’s not enough. Any tips?
Btw, your personality is amazing, you have fun with your videos which keeps people’s attention.
The bleach even if a little, will make those pieces drier. Try a flexy brush with a lot of conditioner in. Since we don’t wash our hair as often we definitely lose way more than girls with straight hair. Also make sure to use a leave in & feel free to brush it through & the lightly scrunch. Get all the knots out when cond is still in & keep adding water. Water is your bff!!
Wow thanks so much for this video! It is so helpful and I feel ready to try this myself!❤
Thank you for recommending JessiGirl products.
Glad you like them! I still love this brand!
My hair is a hot mess in the morning even when “pineappled” for the night, I wish mine looked that good getting up. Is your hair dryer and diffuser linked any where?
I usually just put my hair in a low pony at night. I'm a side Sleeper so I really don't lay on it.
What a great video, and I love how your hair turned out! I notice that you now recommend Harry's gel rather than Aussie Instant Freeze--any reason for that? I really need to save up $ so I can do your Curl Course, as I've been doing CG (based on you, not on reading the CG manual--you are way more fun) since fall of 2020 and am still having trouble. I'm wondering if you ever had trouble with the top of your head being completely flat and looking like someone smashed gel into the top? Even when I use small amounts of product and try to lift the hair at my scalp with diffuser prongs, it just looks bad, and I can't get any sort of part in my hair like you do. I'm type 2b/2c, fine hair, and low-density (latter unlike you, I think). I've looked at vids by people with low-density hair, like Gena Marie, but most of them have much curlier hair (3a-3c), and their techniques just leave my hair looking frizzy rather than with luscious curl clumps and waves. When I try doing the fluffing of my scalp with my fingers, as you demonstrated after scrunching out the crunch, I get frizzy tendrils that look like an eerie halo of alien tentacles above my head. Sorry this is so long. But if you have ideas for low-density hair and/or flat top and crown of head issues, I'd be grateful!
I tried a ton of gels & Aussie is usually one of my go to’s.. Also add in claw clips or clips while diffusing when your hair is almost dry, when a 100% dry I go in underneath and do circular motions to add even more volume. If u find it leaves a bit of frizz use an approved oil like righteous roots & use the tiniest bit to smooth out the frizz, like just gently rub it over the frizz spots after u SOTC which it is also good to be used for. Just make sure it is the tiniest amount or you’ll have to was your hair again lol
I've had some success with root clipping. Have you tried that?
Love it! I am on a senior budget.
Thank you
Thank you! I am sooo glad this helps! I totally get it!
Question! What if you work out in the morning after washing the night before and you hair is WET with sweat, and you don't have tons of time to spend fixing it or letting it air dry? Blow dry the roots?
Great question! I’ve just heard about curly-girl and don’t see how it works for athletes if you need to wash your hair after a workout. That’s a dealbreaker for me.
@@mjcossel6136 same! I will wear it up and it's fine but I'd love to learn how to stretch it a day or two and be able to wear it down.
I’m going to start my CGM journey but I got bangs so that will be interesting
You can still do it with bangs! The main focus to start is bringing your hair to healthy state and seeing what it likes!
Hey Courtney 👋 I agree...your hair looks beautiful 😍 I love this video as I am trying to save more. Everything is getting so expensive!!!
Question...can you recommend glycerin free drugstore products? Unfortunately, my hair is sooo sensitive to glycerin 😔 Thanks!!!
PS love your shirt 😁
I’ve always been surprised that you recommend the Suave sulfate free shampoo! It’s been my least favorite low poo that I’ve tried. No lather unless I use soooo much of it! But of course, everyone is different. 😊 Your hair is looking great!
It amazing how our hair handles different products. If you try it again, try cleansing twice. The second time foams up really nicely. The first round not as much due to the buildup, oil, ect. I do this with different products as well.
I started using that Love Beauty Planet shampoo bar and it seems to suds better than most lo-poos. But I still love my scalp massager! I need to save my hands!
Your hair looks awesome Courtney! I do wash and condition and style my hair bending over. I can’t really go completely upside down because of back problems but I do lean over halfway. My hair does not like glycerin or aloe. I get either frizz or flash drying. I bought the Harry’s gel and used it once but maybe I should revisit it.
did you like the harry's gel? I'm considering getting it
@@Sofia-kp8iw I’ve tried it three times now and to be honest I don’t love it. It is the absolute stickiest gel I have ever used in my life. I’m trying it over different stylers each time. I never disturb my curl clumps that form in the shower once I get out of the shower and yet by the time I get through applying the Harry’s gel and diffusing just a bit I got frizz and I don’t get any hard cast. I would say if you really like a very hard hole gel then go for it. I’m going to probably look for something else and maybe occasionally try it over a different styler and see if it gets better
I had no idea that the Cantu curl activator could actually work for my hair (because it never had before) but I was just using too much product.
Fantastic results! ❤
Thank you!
Well, dang - I shoulda waited two days for this video, instead of ordering that Curlsmith Transition pack!
If its any comfort, Curlsmith was my first curly brand too and i dont regret it, theyre still my favorite stylers
@@taylorblaylock8483 I've watched so many videos, and read message boards, and based on the overwhelming positive reactions and reviews, I decided I'd try Curlsmith first! Thanks!
Why did you choose the Cantu leave in? You mention Blueberry Bliss a while ago and I SWEAR by it. I seem to have the same issues with Cantu that you usually do, so I'm just curious.
You got a great washday out of that!
Your hair turned out so good!!
🥰🥰🥰 Thank you Sarah!
How do you feel about satin bonnets for bedtime?
Do you know if CurlSmith products are available at any other local stores besides Ulta?
That’s a great wash day for you!
Amazon!
This is so helpful to share with my friends who are just starting out. Thank you for sharing! By the way, how do you clean your wet brush? I feel like mine needs to be cleaned. 🙈😂
This is a great question! I like to soak my brushes is really hot water with a tad bit of dawn dish soap.
That’s a great video! Really helpful.
In my 50s and new to enhancing my waves. I stopped heat during past 2 years. Still get stringy waves using methods I’ve found. Any advise?
What is your opinion on Pacifica products?
Courtney! New to your channel and already loving your personality. I've been sulfate free for many years but honestly, I've been over washing. Last week I went into my bathroom with my scissors and came out with shoulder length hair which I've been babying since. I'm 2b, low density (thanks for that one, motherhood) low porosity and I've always been on the oily side. My question is...have you tried making your own flaxseed hair gel? It's fast, super easy and CHEAP! Things are tight these days and I am all about keeping things affordable. Just curious whether you use any diy hair products. I don't feel comfortable making shampoos and calculating PH levels, but what about gels and hair masks? I've been wanting to try an avocado based hair mask on my clarifying days.
Yes, I have!
This video was from a while a go but it was I have made.
Homemade Flaxseed Gel for Wavy/Curly Hair (2A, 2B, 2C)ruclips.net/video/OXFX5meapAI/видео.html
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I'll check it out. I've made flaxseed Gel, Oatmeal Gel, Flax and Oat together, and while they never seem to give me a ton of hold they're nice for just keeping my hair soft and combatting winter frizz. I was just curious as I know you're all about the hard hold gel and was unsure whether you'd found a way to make it work for you.
Love this ❤ thank you Courtney!
Great video! Have you tried Twist by Ouidad? It could also be a good one brand starter routine. They have a ton of products but the website has a quiz, and some of the products can multitask (eg conditioner that can be used as a leave in?
I have tried twist. Unfortunately I was terribly allergic to the fragrance. But I like tell the product performed!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney oh no that's too bad :(
What would be the best drugstore winter routine
Stay tuned...
Love your shirt ♥️ oh and your hair of course lol 😆
😂😂 Thank you so much!
I sometimes break out from cantu curl activator. Any other suggestion?
That's a bummer! Have you narrowed down the ingredient causing it?
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Thank you for responding. So many ingredients in thr curl activator. So experimenting using very little and watering it down. I also have bangs.
I live in Canada and can't find Sauve products or Harry's.
I'm 52, if I swung around like that, I'd throw my back out, lol. Thanks for this video, I've been slacking on my curly hair stuff, and had forgotten about adding WATER with my curl cream. :)
😆😆😆 Totally get it! I did a lot of right up styling when I was pregnant with my baby girl. There was no way I was bending over with the bump!
Recently I have been having some issues with my ends. I have naturally curly wavy hair and my hair is dry. How do you get your ends to look so healthy and soft? Thanks
Have you clarified and deep conditioned recently?
Hey I am working with the Karetin Freshening line right now. Im not sure if i like it yet though. I have simi thick, but very curly hair that frizzes easy. I am overwhelmed with what to do for my hair. I have a hair bump bc i wear ponytails often, and do not know how to get rid of the bump. I just am lost and dont know what to so for my own hair.
Hang in there, this is more of a journey. You are getting to know your hair, experimenting, and allowing it to heal. If you haven't already, check out this video. It may be of more help! But try to stick to one set of products to start. Focus on those for a while and then routine. I'll add my current video on the method I use.
Wavy/Curly Hair Journey: Where to Start ruclips.net/video/VamIv6qKiT4/видео.html
Surviving Transition during the Wavy Curly Hair Journey ruclips.net/video/B4JsPTENwj0/видео.html
Swing Curl Clump Method-- Hack to Styling Wavy Hair: ruclips.net/video/VGT0URQd1Rc/видео.html
You had the middle and the more expensive product but what is the least expensive line of products you recommend?
The products featured in the video are the least expensive products that I recommend.
Courtney, with all due respect I disagree with you on Suave Sulfate-Free shampoo and Garnier Treat conditioners being affordable unless a person has hair that's above their shoulders. In my opinion, if you're using liquid conditioners and going through one normal-size bottle in a month, they're wildly expensive. Truly affordable conditioners are in a bar form. I've been using Ethique Curliosity conditioner since October 2021 (with my mom) and we still have two months' worth left (it was originally 4 oz). I find with conditioner bars I barely use more than 1.5 bars in a year and spend no more than $18 on both shampoo and conditioner in a year now (compared to roughly $20-24 on conditioner alone when I used liquid stuff).
I really enjoy your videos
Thank you so much! I really appreciate this!
THANK YOU FOR THIS.
Also, your hair (and eyeliner) is 🔥
Also. Have you ever watched yourself on 1.75 speed when you shake out your curls? Because it’s AWESOME
Super appreciate this video 👍👍👍
Thank you! ❤️❤️
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Loved it ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you so much!
Scary? Girl you are gorgeous
Are these brands available in sweden
What about the CurlTalk line???
Ah yes! I did a review on this line here.
Mousse Gel Mousse Application and Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Line First Impressions: ruclips.net/video/qljEKpZMOZE/видео.html
If I swung my hair around like that, I would probably cause myself some kind of injury 🤕
Awe, yeah please don't cause injury! I do have a video from when I did something similar standing up.
I only say it cause I'm super clumsy and my bathroom is tiny!! I think I saw the other video
I have bugs in my head :/
I think I’m the only person in existence who doesn’t own a single t-shirt.