I learned something today from this video! When you said you don’t scrunch overly hard but a little softer, it keeps your curl clumps better. I think I’ve been scrunching too hard!
I’d love to see you make a collage of final photos of each single product line wash day and what you liked and didn’t like about each. Also, do you have a Friday night live tonight?
Even though our curl pattern is entirely different ( I'm type 3 ) and I'm Afro Latina ( when I comb out my hair is a big curly Fro)... You have definitely help me figure out what flash drying is ( happening last night SMH) and how your hair is supposed to look with a conditioner that has soaked into your hair properly ( especially if you have medium to high porosity hair). Thanks, mamita! 😍😍😍... Also, your hair looks FABULOUS!
That's awsome I'm 3b 3c course hair, I am bi racial and also love watching Courtney. I have really benifited from her knowledge and our imaginary friendship 🤭🤣.
Girl! I watched India Batson's Curl Talk video and then watch yours. You guys just gave my hair LIFE!!!! I bought the products and used then last night, This morning my fiance asked, "Where did you get those curls?" You KNOW that when a man notices your curls popping, you're on to something GREAT! Also, I tried your plopping method and it helped A LOT with volume!
I absolutely am IN LOVE with this mousse. I could honestly use it as my only styling product after I wash my hair. It's been a long road but it's my first holy grail product. ❤️
I use Curl Talk shampoo every other wash day, with Pineapple Curls Conditioner. My hair has a tendency to get over hydrated and when that happens it can take 8-12 hours for my hair to air dry. This shampoo has really helped cut down on my drying time and the keratin has helped to reduce split ends.
Even though my hair is opposite from your hair type I love watching your videos because of the positive energy you have.! You have beautiful hair and I love the information that you give.! Can’t wait to try this line 💕💕
I love this product line & have been using the styling products for about a year now. They really do a great job at defining my curls, & giving me volume.
Thanks for the review. I have been struggling with getting a part on the top of my front hair line and how to style it there so i like the way it looks. I'm playing with clipping a little but that wonky part or lack there of has been driving me nuts!.....until today! You said you used your brush to brush your hair back from your face in the front and it helps with making a part so i gave it a try and it worked! Thank you so much! Absolutely loving my results today using the techniques shared in your videos! Tried mousse gel mousse with the brush plopping for 5 minutes micro plop pixie defuse and hover defuse my roots. Yay! About 2 months in on my CG journey and i feel like I'm getting somewhere finally!
I have the entire line. Love the scent! But that conditioner being so thick is a little tricky some days. Everything in the line feels pretty concentrated so a little goes a long way, even more bang for you buck. That mousse feels super luxurious too
I like your amazon store. Could you group together a starters kit with travel size products? Especially since not all products work for everyone it's easy to burn through a lot of cash!
This is the "technique" I've been using for years. Didn't realize it was a known technique though, just something I've always done! Love your channel & all the informative videos!
Cool! I could never tame the frizz (alittle) until I saw Louisa do the gel, than moose. I did it....vualá. This sounds cool, too. Whatever, to tame that dang frizz as much as posible.
My hair is more coarse and thicker than yours, I did reviews on a few of these products but the other day I found in my closet the Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream and I couldn't believe how amazing my hair turned out that day! I go through so many products (b/c of reviewing) that I sometimes forget that I have certain products! This line is simply amazing and priced right! Your hair is so pretty btw!
I have been watching your channel for several months now and always learn something from your new videos. My hair is way less stringy since watching you. Partly it is because I have learned to accept that my hair is wavy, not curly. Partly it is because of products suited for wavy hair, and the amount of product suited to fine hair. Super curly shoulder length hair is much longer than wavy shoulder length hair. Hence it needs less product. I have more successful wash days now than ever before. Thank you, Courtney.
Could you try finger coiling? I hear it can actually make your hair curlier and more defined, and I'd like to see it on more wavy hair like you and me!
Sadie McC oddly when I figure coil it makes my hair straighter. I should totally did a video on it! It’s the oddest thing. My hair is so so fine that the weight of the coils weighs down my hair!
Swavy Curly Courtney me too! I thought you was the only one! I see it look so pretty on other people but on me it just made everything flat and straight with some odd curving spots
Hey! I find your videos so helpful and you're explaining is very clear. I think you're fantastic and very sweet to watch - so please keep it up! There are so many type 3 and 4 curly heads out there, we need more wavys! x
I just found you and man! I love love LOVE your energy and we have really similar hair types(i think, im learning what my hairstyle is as the days go with the method). When I watched your refresh video I was so happy to know it's not just me who washes every other day. Im oily too! Thank you!
Can you reviewing one Shea Moisture line? I have 2a-2c hair as well and am really curious if this is to heavy for wavy hair. Love your videos. I get annoyed of other curly hair gurus really fast, so please never stop doing such great content and beeing such a nice and sympathetic person!
It worked soooo well for me, same hair pattern, but mine is also very naturally dry and porous. Formula changes have made SM lighter now than when I used it
Alot of their stuff is changing. They've added waxes and other unapproved stuff since being bought out. My scalp can no longer tolerate shea moisture. Also you may need to clarify more often since their stuff builds up rather quickly
Maybe the amount of cast you get is from porosity? ... i have low porosity hair and i get a cast from literally EVERYTHING. like i have even gotten a light cast situation just from leave in conditioner before hahaha
I also get a cast from EVERYTHING and have low porosity. I don't know that they're necessarily related, but I'm glad other people have also gotten a light cast from leave in. I thought it was just me. LOL
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney for me it feels like ... the products are setting on the outside of my hair strands instead of actually absorbing into the strands i guess? Which totally makes sense if you understand what porosity is and how it works. Like if water can't actually absorb into the hair then how could gel or mouse?
@@obscurity7 especially when i used to do restaurant work and had to put my hair up while it was still wet! When i got home from work i would have a cast in the shape of whatever brush or comb i used to put my hair back (before i started wearing it wavy obviously lol)
Thank you!!! On vacation and didn’t want to bring ALL my products but my two most-used.... but now struggling to get them to work! About to test this now! 💕
Hi I just want to know how long exactly did it take you to have your hair like this 😍😍😍 Because I started my curly hair journey since September this year. And I would like to know.
Hi Courtney...thank you so much for posting these videos...between you and India Baston, I am finally learning how to style my hair. I tried this mousse/gel/mousse method today for the first time and my results were amazing. NYM Curl Talk line is the best and this method made my curls so defined and bouncy...my curls were just as defined with this method as when I use my Denman brush. Thank you so much!!!!!
How long is too long to plop? I tried plopping for an hour before and my hair was still really wet after. Should I air dry more instead since I have high porosity hair? I'm about to try the 3 in 1 conditioner as a cowash soon.
I've watched so many of your videos and this is probably some of the best results I've seen you get. I just bought this whole line a few weeks ago and I'm LOVING it. The conditioner actually gives me tons of slip but I pair it with the MopTop shampoo. I just can't part with that stuff. I also use their defining cream and then mouse and then gel. Maybe try that combination? :)
Growing up and then having gone to cosmetology school we learn that “products” are not always the healthiest for your hair...the gels and moose and hair sprays and to stay away from them unless absolutely needed. I’ve been no poo and than low poo for years now so I do understand the ingredients list. So is this what makes using the misses and gels not bad for your hair and eliminating those ingredients from the products? I’d love to know if their are any super “natural” products that can be used for the curly girl method. I’m a bit crunchy and really try to stay away from buying tons of products. I already use low poo washes but I guess it’s all the other stuff. I saw your flax gel video but you said it doesn’t have much hold and you’d rather pair it with something. Is the reason why you’d pair things rather then just using one or the other that works?
I really enjoy all of the products from the curl talk line. Your results are amazing. I haven’t used curl talk for mousse gel mousse. I think I’m going to give it a try!
since i'm working from home, i've definitely been experimenting! first the tre semme gel which was my very first gel -but ended up trashing it. then home-made gel (flax and aloe) which i like as a custard. today i did put mousse over my gel and it came out nice!
Thank you so much, just wondering if a gel is necessary, I’m a bit confused with understanding what products to use after shampoo and conditioner. Can it only be a curl defining cream? I’m going to try this for the first time
Are these products curly girl approved? I have just started the curly girl method and looking for products to try that are cheap and curly girl friendly!!
I love that mousse. Tried it for the first time this week and it says it's a 2 but OMG I got a massive cast, something I can't get with gel. It was hard to get it crunched out but I got 3 day hair! I normally am frizzy 2 hours after SOTC at best I get get 1 1/2 day hair and the rest of the week I'm in a bun. It's also the only thing that seems to stand up to this south Texas humidity. 😍 p.s I also tried the shampoo this week and I also loved it.
I want to know your favorite wash day routine. I see you use many different products but which give the best results? Gels, mouses, creams, or custards ?
Hey! 2 questions for you: 1/ how moisturising did you find the conditioner? 2/ Why didn't you try out the curl defining cream, have you previously tried it? I'm asking this because I felt like the cream acts more like leave in/moisturiser than a styling cream (say.... compared to Deva's Wave Maker). I get mover moisturised pretty easily, so I've held off on using the conditioner. I am planning to try the mousse and gel out without the cream sometime. Last 2 times I used these I had to rewash since my curls didn't last past day 1. :(
This is the first line i tried and i loved the conditioner as a cowash. I didnt really know what i was doing so i may go back to it to try again. I have my favorites tho. Moptop and moogoo to cowash with also like some jakeala products. I try for more natural ingredients but sometimes ill use the pink eco gel and ecos fruit cocktail cream because of consistency. Love your vids ❤
I love the gel (and also the curl defining cream which you didn’t use). I don’t like the mousse which stays crunchy, even though I use only a little bit and scrunch the crunch, so I no longer use it. My hair is fine and thin. I’m going to add the 3in1 conditioner, but my regular shampoo & conditioner work fine. NYM’s Curl Talk line is affordable and easy to get: Target online. Thanks for trying it out in front of us.
Curious why u don’t get a cast often..... Even using a “very” generous amount of a strong gel like kinky curly or even LA Looks sport gel?...... I noticed u didn’t put much gel in your hair.
The Early Days with Jesus 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️ some people’s hair just isn’t prone to getting a cast I guess. Some people’s hair is veeeeery prone to it. 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️ everyone’s hair is different I guess.
Would these products be a good start? I have fine/damage fine hair which doesn’t react very good to protein,coconut oil. Any suggestions with which products I should get?
Hey Courtney...I'm loving your videos! You do such a great job putting them together and explaining all this curly girl stuff, lol. I had actually never heard of the curly girl method until I stumbled upon one of your videos where you were scrunching in product about two weeks ago. I have naturally wavy hair and have always just dried and curled it to style, or combed it out to let it dry naturally, primarily on weekends because it never looks that great using that method. So after watching your video I thought, hey, I have wavy hair, maybe I'll try using my air dry cream and light gel and see what happens. The next day I scrunched in those products with my hair flipped upside down and was AMAZED at the curls (I'm thinking 2a, 2b, and 2c) in my hair! I had no idea it could do that!! So thank you for introducing me to something new that can hopefully improve the health of my hair. I plan to get some of the products and items you have recommended in your videos. At this point, I have a really hard time not washing my hair everyday that I have to go out and about because it always ends up looking crazy the next day (not just kinda bad, but really funky shapes). I'm hoping the silk pillow case and maybe a silk scarf or one of the other items you suggested will help, but I'm wondering if I can still improve the health of my hair washing it 6 days a week. I'd love to hear your thoughts. And on a totally different note...I love your shirt and was wondering if you might share where you got it from. Thanks so much!
Thanks for this video! I just started using the CG method & got the conditioner & gel to try! I was already using NYM pink bottles for shampoo & conditioner. 👍🏻👍🏻
Have you tried the NYM curl talk defining cream? We have very similar hair and I’d love to know if you’ve tried it. Leave-ins are often too moisturizing for me.
This is the best I've seen your hair! It looks AMAZING using this method/products. I've just tried the mousse gel mousse along with you, it's just out plop and looking OK so far 🙏🏻🤞🤞. Hopefully it doesn't go frizzy drying 😊
I’ve been binge watching you lol in every video I think your hair is gorgeous! Especially the color. Also I think I’m gonna try these products because I like some of their other stuff.
Love your videos! Just discovered you and your curls are so similar to mine! Looking forward to binging and hopefully pick up some new products to use and tips to try!
I have never gotten a cast no matter how much gel I apply it’s so weird and my son uses the same product and get a cast . Btw your hair looks super curly with these products.
I get a cast when my hair is still wet. But once it dries, and 98% of the time I air dry, the cast is gone. I always feel like I must be doing something wrong or not applying enough gel. 🤷♀️
@@jessglidden it's a hard feeling in your hair, almost like you put in too much gel and your hair is now crunchy and can look wet. The trick is to "break the cast", either by scrunching the hair with your hands or with an oil. Some people diffuse their hair with a blow dryer to break it..some people leave it as is. The point of it is to give the curls definition and hold so they last multiple days before the next wash day.
Jess Nicole A cast in general terms is like a layer that surround something. Kinda like how an arm cast surrounds the arm! In this case they are talking about a gel cast, were your hair is surrounded with gel that later hardens
I’m gonna try some different products and if I don’t like them I’ll give them to my curly haired sister 😉 I’ve tried the NYM gel and cream, I feel so so about them. Would like to try the mousse and maybe a different brand gel. I didn’t get a cast from their gel and I had too much frizz at top of my head. Not sure how to get rid of that frizz.
Hi Courtney! I love your videos, they have helped.me.so much in my curl journey. I was wondering if you'd maybe review Targetcs new curl line they carry called Emerge. I think they are sulfate silicone etc free and smell good and id love to see your take on them
Whoop! I got the shampoo and curl cream as well as the conditioner. I've used the conditioner a couple times as leave in so far but haven't tried the other stuff yet, but will probably add the mousse soon.
Would a wide tooth comb work just as well for all the things you use the brush for? Also, how does one know if any certain conditioner is ok to leave in your hair?
How would you compare your Tshirt plop method to the new towel one? I like how the front turns out better with tshirt. Also find tshirt has better drying that is slower, yes, but more even. Towel causes me strange twisting in front and frizzy spots that dry funny.. SwavyCurlyCourtney, your thoughts?
Now I have to go on an adventure to try these products, lol. I love how your hair turned out in this video. I am going to try the mousse gel mousse application today. I am not going to video it all, but I may make a video after I do it and post it on my channel. I love your channel and I love how you love your hair. I am the same way with my hair, I am always doing something with it.
I tried some mousse from 'Not Your Mother's' line ages ago, and it was so, so sticky. No slip at all. My hair stuck together so badly. I've been so curious about all the products curly girls have been recommending lately.
How have you lost no hair when you brushed it with your fingers? I loose loads is that bad?? Sorry I’m new to actually taking care of my curly hair and now I’m scared I’m losing too much hair.
A Person girl that happened and still happens to me a lot, it’s just different for everyone! And your hair will go through seasons, long or short, where you will have more fall out vs less. It also depends how long between washes, your washing technique, how you sleep with your hair, what you do during the day, how often you brush, what type of brush, etc. so yes I feel you on that fear but I bet you truly aren’t losing too much hair love!
If you’ve just started using curly hair methods, you’re probably not dry-brushing your hair regularly any more, so all of the hair you’ve been losing since the last wash day comes out when you’re finger detangling, rather than a little at a time when you brush more frequently.
Hahaha I too struggle with decor so you are not alone there! Please review some of the The Mane Choice products! I just discovered their Pink Lemonade and Coconut Super Antioxidant Mousse and it was amazing!!! I used it as a last step like you taught me with the open palm scrunch and my hair was the best it's ever been! I used it with leave in, Innersense I Create Volume lotion, plopped and then the mousse. Loved the results and had a super intense cast, but it scrunched out beautifully!
I’m trying to find a mouse for my husband. He is a greasy boy🤭 He also had thin hair now that he is much older. He doesn’t want the curl he needs a good product that works. Question: if you were to use only the mouse what do you think it would do? He applies damp, let’s it dry, then brushes out to break the cast. I want to help him with hold without it drying out but a bit of body. Your thoughts sweetness?
Thanks for this review! I've been really curious to see your experiences with this NYM line. My hair is 2A-2B low porosity, but all my waves turned into a giant tangly mess when I tried the Curl Talk line. 😬 I think it took 1/4 of a bottle of conditioner to get the knots out?
Hey maybe you should try applying gel or mousse in damp hair to get a cast. Like maybe you got a cast from the second application of mousse since your hair was damp, not soaking wet. I think you don't get a cast when there's a lot of moisture. I only apply gel on damp hair and that's the best way to get a cast and defined curls for me.
Hair question: I can't tell if my hair is damaged. I've only straightened it a few times and never colored it. It's always frizzy whether wet or dry. My scaly is itchy a lot but also oily. I don't shed that much but usually detangle with a brush or comb in the shower.
You might wash your hair too often. Your hair may or may not be damaged but either way it is almost definitely high porosity. She talks about her hair being high porosity in one of her earlier videos. I personally would reccomend so scalp healing/moisturizing masks. Shea moisture has one I think it has jamaican castor oil in it.
How about gel on wet hair and then mouse to scrunch it out to cut down on the amount of product? That's what m gonna first try. I like product, but I hate A LOT of product. Can you recommend a good rinse out conditioner that should NOT be used as a co wash? I'm struggling on finding a good moisturized slip conditioner on my 2a - 2B ( possibly 2c on a GOOD hair day) that needs moisture, but won't way my hair down. Every kind I used that feels perfect while applying and scrunching then dries slightly "oily" and OR weighed down. PLEASE, READ THIS AND CONSIDER GIVING ADVISE ( ANY ADVISE WELCOME OR TIPS AND TRICKS) , thank you in advanced. I don't " think" I have damage at all. I 47 years old and can ALMOST count how many times I've used curling iron and blow dryer. Lol I've even used products less ( besides shampoo, conditioner and sometimes a leave in ). I normaly have very long to middle of the back length. I just did a big chop to a little below my chin. No matter what I do with my hair any longer it just looks ( to me) and feels frizzy and on the dry side. Ohhhhh no I color maybe every three months with boxed hair color ( a couple shades darker) now that I'm 47 and my grey hair has really started to show up and be noticeable to me and others ( husband and kids LOVE to point them all out! RUDE!
my wave/curl pattern is pretty close to yours. Btw, I just started the curl girl about a month... I'm trying to get all this figured out BEFORE my hair starts growing out, so it can be at its best as it grows. Lol since starting CG I diffuse and use products A LOT more than I ever have lol, but I personaly don't think the amount I do is close to the "average" person. Only reason I color every three months is to cut the damage of coloring down and by doing this I can pretty much treat it like coloring "virgin" hair every time, because color is extremely faded/gone and NO new root color. I probably will bump up coloring to every month to every 2 months when my grey becomes relentless and a pain my arse, wich it's getting there, but not quite yet.
Have you tried to not emulcify the mousse? I think that mousse works better if I dont rub it in my hands. It seems to dissolve and lose its power when rubbed.
My tip is to mist your hair with warm water. Buy one of those 97 cent hair mist bottles, put warm water in it, mist over hair until 25 percent wet ish. This reactives the products. At this point you can plop it or just let it air dry as you get ready. Sometimes ill even put a dry hair oil on the ends and while still wet, finger curl a few strands in the front or whereever needs help
I use to have a really hard time getting day 2 hair also. What helped me a lot was going out and buying a refresher spray, also add in a little bit of a product you used on wash day like a gel or leave in. That helped a lot with the frizz!
@@erinthevirgo I kind of gave up on my hair for a little while and I would just put it up in a ponytail but I think I'm going to try again so thank you for the tip! And I will definitely try that!
I started using these products and really like them. If I use a lil too much mousse it will weigh my hair down. So how can I tell what the ph of a product is?
Looks great!!! I tried mousse gel mousse not long ago (from coffeecurlygirl and I had a decent result!) I tried it a second time and it was a good but different result cuz you know how our hair can have an "attitude" every once in a while. haha! BUT I enjoy trying everything because this is all a learning experience. I do yearn for if/when I can FINALLY find my Holy Grail No Fail process! Til then, I shall keep trying and on those days when it fails, my mom said I look cute in a baseball cap! haha! LOVE your videos!!!
Sharon Peckham Same! I don’t have the same exact curl pattern and my hair is medium/coarse but I love watching her wash her hair 😍😍 My hair always winds up wonky when I try doing the upside down washing and styling 🤣🤣
Whenever I use the curl talk mousse my hair is curlier but unfortunately it feels to producty and so stiff and really difficult to scrunch out the crunch
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I learned something today from this video! When you said you don’t scrunch overly hard but a little softer, it keeps your curl clumps better. I think I’ve been scrunching too hard!
I’d love to see you make a collage of final photos of each single product line wash day and what you liked and didn’t like about each. Also, do you have a Friday night live tonight?
Even though our curl pattern is entirely different ( I'm type 3 ) and I'm Afro Latina ( when I comb out my hair is a big curly Fro)... You have definitely help me figure out what flash drying is ( happening last night SMH) and how your hair is supposed to look with a conditioner that has soaked into your hair properly ( especially if you have medium to high porosity hair). Thanks, mamita! 😍😍😍... Also, your hair looks FABULOUS!
That's awsome I'm 3b 3c course hair, I am bi racial and also love watching Courtney. I have really benifited from her knowledge and our imaginary friendship 🤭🤣.
Your hair actually has more volume on the top than I've ever seen I'd like to see you use more of these products
Girl! I watched India Batson's Curl Talk video and then watch yours. You guys just gave my hair LIFE!!!! I bought the products and used then last night, This morning my fiance asked, "Where did you get those curls?" You KNOW that when a man notices your curls popping, you're on to something GREAT! Also, I tried your plopping method and it helped A LOT with volume!
I absolutely am IN LOVE with this mousse. I could honestly use it as my only styling product after I wash my hair. It's been a long road but it's my first holy grail product. ❤️
I use Curl Talk shampoo every other wash day, with Pineapple Curls Conditioner. My hair has a tendency to get over hydrated and when that happens it can take 8-12 hours for my hair to air dry. This shampoo has really helped cut down on my drying time and the keratin has helped to reduce split ends.
Even though my hair is opposite from your hair type I love watching your videos because of the positive energy you have.! You have beautiful hair and I love the information that you give.! Can’t wait to try this line 💕💕
I started today on the curly girl method, I am plopping right now as I watch this video!
I love this product line & have been using the styling products for about a year now. They really do a great job at defining my curls, & giving me volume.
Thanks for the review. I have been struggling with getting a part on the top of my front hair line and how to style it there so i like the way it looks. I'm playing with clipping a little but that wonky part or lack there of has been driving me nuts!.....until today! You said you used your brush to brush your hair back from your face in the front and it helps with making a part so i gave it a try and it worked! Thank you so much! Absolutely loving my results today using the techniques shared in your videos! Tried mousse gel mousse with the brush plopping for 5 minutes micro plop pixie defuse and hover defuse my roots. Yay! About 2 months in on my CG journey and i feel like I'm getting somewhere finally!
I want to figure out the best routine for my hair, and I will. Just speaking this into existence b/c I'm tired LOL
I'm excited to try this line, but I had already decided to wait till I use up the products I currently have.
11:55-12:04 is every wavy girls struggle. Hahah “one big chunky wave thing .... alright fine” so me when my hair does NOT want to help me out hahaha
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I have the entire line. Love the scent! But that conditioner being so thick is a little tricky some days. Everything in the line feels pretty concentrated so a little goes a long way, even more bang for you buck. That mousse feels super luxurious too
I like your amazon store. Could you group together a starters kit with travel size products? Especially since not all products work for everyone it's easy to burn through a lot of cash!
This is the "technique" I've been using for years. Didn't realize it was a known technique though, just something I've always done! Love your channel & all the informative videos!
Cool! I could never tame the frizz (alittle) until I saw Louisa do the gel, than moose. I did it....vualá. This sounds cool, too. Whatever, to tame that dang frizz as much as posible.
My hair is more coarse and thicker than yours, I did reviews on a few of these products but the other day I found in my closet the Kinky Moves Curl Defining Hair Cream and I couldn't believe how amazing my hair turned out that day! I go through so many products (b/c of reviewing) that I sometimes forget that I have certain products! This line is simply amazing and priced right! Your hair is so pretty btw!
I have been watching your channel for several months now and always learn something from your new videos. My hair is way less stringy since watching you. Partly it is because I have learned to accept that my hair is wavy, not curly. Partly it is because of products suited for wavy hair, and the amount of product suited to fine hair. Super curly shoulder length hair is much longer than wavy shoulder length hair. Hence it needs less product. I have more successful wash days now than ever before. Thank you, Courtney.
Could you try finger coiling? I hear it can actually make your hair curlier and more defined, and I'd like to see it on more wavy hair like you and me!
Sadie McC oddly when I figure coil it makes my hair straighter. I should totally did a video on it! It’s the oddest thing. My hair is so so fine that the weight of the coils weighs down my hair!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney same exact thing happens to me! It is mind boggling to me lol
Swavy Curly Courtney me too! I thought you was the only one! I see it look so pretty on other people but on me it just made everything flat and straight with some odd curving spots
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney mine does THE SAME. So annoying
This was by far the best your hair has ever looked!! Awesome job!
When you said you need space for SOTC, i felt that. I'm always pretty violent when SOTC and get too excited with my movements haha
I always get a great cast so my hair is fab on wash day. But the days after it drops and I have a huge amount of frizz.
What kind of gel do you use? NYM gel didn’t give me a cast. Wondering if I should try a different stronger hold gel
Hey! I find your videos so helpful and you're explaining is very clear. I think you're fantastic and very sweet to watch - so please keep it up! There are so many type 3 and 4 curly heads out there, we need more wavys! x
I just found you and man! I love love LOVE your energy and we have really similar hair types(i think, im learning what my hairstyle is as the days go with the method). When I watched your refresh video I was so happy to know it's not just me who washes every other day. Im oily too! Thank you!
I have to say I love the way your hair came out and you got a lot of volume...
Can you reviewing one Shea Moisture line? I have 2a-2c hair as well and am really curious if this is to heavy for wavy hair.
Love your videos. I get annoyed of other curly hair gurus really fast, so please never stop doing such great content and beeing such a nice and sympathetic person!
It worked soooo well for me, same hair pattern, but mine is also very naturally dry and porous. Formula changes have made SM lighter now than when I used it
I'm a wavy and I use mostly shea moisture stuff!
I love Shea Moisture too.
Alot of their stuff is changing. They've added waxes and other unapproved stuff since being bought out. My scalp can no longer tolerate shea moisture. Also you may need to clarify more often since their stuff builds up rather quickly
I like the She's moisture also but it builds up and can be itchy. I liked you vinegar rinse for this. Shea I meant.
Maybe the amount of cast you get is from porosity? ... i have low porosity hair and i get a cast from literally EVERYTHING. like i have even gotten a light cast situation just from leave in conditioner before hahaha
I also get a cast from EVERYTHING and have low porosity. I don't know that they're necessarily related, but I'm glad other people have also gotten a light cast from leave in. I thought it was just me. LOL
I’ve wondered about this!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney for me it feels like ... the products are setting on the outside of my hair strands instead of actually absorbing into the strands i guess? Which totally makes sense if you understand what porosity is and how it works. Like if water can't actually absorb into the hair then how could gel or mouse?
@@obscurity7 especially when i used to do restaurant work and had to put my hair up while it was still wet! When i got home from work i would have a cast in the shape of whatever brush or comb i used to put my hair back (before i started wearing it wavy obviously lol)
Amanda Wilson I have high porosity hair and it’s so hard for me to get a cast so maybe you’re on to something!
Thank you!!! On vacation and didn’t want to bring ALL my products but my two most-used.... but now struggling to get them to work! About to test this now! 💕
Hi
I just want to know how long exactly did it take you to have your hair like this 😍😍😍
Because I started my curly hair journey since September this year.
And I would like to know.
I get so confused about which product in which order. I appreciate videos that explain the whys of a specific order routine.
Thank you for the feedback! Glad this helped!!!
I NEVER get a cast on wash day, but I can on day 2 refresh. I may try this method to see if it helps. Thanks for all your amazing videos!
Hi Courtney...thank you so much for posting these videos...between you and India Baston, I am finally learning how to style my hair. I tried this mousse/gel/mousse method today for the first time and my results were amazing. NYM Curl Talk line is the best and this method made my curls so defined and bouncy...my curls were just as defined with this method as when I use my Denman brush. Thank you so much!!!!!
How long is too long to plop? I tried plopping for an hour before and my hair was still really wet after. Should I air dry more instead since I have high porosity hair? I'm about to try the 3 in 1 conditioner as a cowash soon.
Thanks- I've only ever done mousse and gel (cast). I tried this today and it worked well for my 3b hair!
I've watched so many of your videos and this is probably some of the best results I've seen you get. I just bought this whole line a few weeks ago and I'm LOVING it. The conditioner actually gives me tons of slip but I pair it with the MopTop shampoo. I just can't part with that stuff. I also use their defining cream and then mouse and then gel. Maybe try that combination? :)
These 22 dislikes are from people with straight hair
Growing up and then having gone to cosmetology school we learn that “products” are not always the healthiest for your hair...the gels and moose and hair sprays and to stay away from them unless absolutely needed. I’ve been no poo and than low poo for years now so I do understand the ingredients list. So is this what makes using the misses and gels not bad for your hair and eliminating those ingredients from the products? I’d love to know if their are any super “natural” products that can be used for the curly girl method. I’m a bit crunchy and really try to stay away from buying tons of products. I already use low poo washes but I guess it’s all the other stuff. I saw your flax gel video but you said it doesn’t have much hold and you’d rather pair it with something. Is the reason why you’d pair things rather then just using one or the other that works?
I really enjoy all of the products from the curl talk line. Your results are amazing. I haven’t used curl talk for mousse gel mousse. I think I’m going to give it a try!
since i'm working from home, i've definitely been experimenting! first the tre semme gel which was my very first gel -but ended up trashing it. then home-made gel (flax and aloe) which i like as a custard. today i did put mousse over my gel and it came out nice!
Thank you so much, just wondering if a gel is necessary, I’m a bit confused with understanding what products to use after shampoo and conditioner. Can it only be a curl defining cream? I’m going to try this for the first time
Are these products curly girl approved? I have just started the curly girl method and looking for products to try that are cheap and curly girl friendly!!
All the products in the video are CG approved to my knowledge. But the curl cream from NYM isn't as it contains paraffin! *GASP* lol
Thanks for replying. I have the cream and not the gel. Oops.
Kenzie Moon I like Maui Moisture and Aussie gel. ☺️
This video was life changing for me! I needed to see the process start to finish plus I love the mousse gel mousse application. Best results so far!
I love that mousse. Tried it for the first time this week and it says it's a 2 but OMG I got a massive cast, something I can't get with gel. It was hard to get it crunched out but I got 3 day hair! I normally am frizzy 2 hours after SOTC at best I get get 1 1/2 day hair and the rest of the week I'm in a bun. It's also the only thing that seems to stand up to this south Texas humidity. 😍 p.s I also tried the shampoo this week and I also loved it.
I'm so glad!❤
I love this line! It seems to work for my hair. I been using the gel and cream. Need to try the shampoo and conditioner.
I want to know your favorite wash day routine. I see you use many different products but which give the best results? Gels, mouses, creams, or custards ?
Have you tried the other NYM lines like the Tahitian one with Mango Butter? I have heard that one is good for wavy hair
Hey! 2 questions for you: 1/ how moisturising did you find the conditioner? 2/ Why didn't you try out the curl defining cream, have you previously tried it? I'm asking this because I felt like the cream acts more like leave in/moisturiser than a styling cream (say.... compared to Deva's Wave Maker). I get mover moisturised pretty easily, so I've held off on using the conditioner. I am planning to try the mousse and gel out without the cream sometime. Last 2 times I used these I had to rewash since my curls didn't last past day 1. :(
Great review! I have the gel but might try the moose now too :)
This is the first line i tried and i loved the conditioner as a cowash. I didnt really know what i was doing so i may go back to it to try again. I have my favorites tho. Moptop and moogoo to cowash with also like some jakeala products. I try for more natural ingredients but sometimes ill use the pink eco gel and ecos fruit cocktail cream because of consistency. Love your vids ❤
NYM has a deep conditioner, curl cream, and leave in too. Would you consider doing a review of those as well?
I love the gel (and also the curl defining cream which you didn’t use). I don’t like the mousse which stays crunchy, even though I use only a little bit and scrunch the crunch, so I no longer use it. My hair is fine and thin.
I’m going to add the 3in1 conditioner, but my regular shampoo & conditioner work fine. NYM’s Curl Talk line is affordable and easy to get: Target online.
Thanks for trying it out in front of us.
Curious why u don’t get a cast often..... Even using a “very” generous amount of a strong gel like kinky curly or even LA Looks sport gel?...... I noticed u didn’t put much gel in your hair.
The Early Days with Jesus 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️ some people’s hair just isn’t prone to getting a cast I guess. Some people’s hair is veeeeery prone to it. 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️🤷🏼♀️ everyone’s hair is different I guess.
wonder if adding some hair spray before drying would help?
Would these products be a good start? I have fine/damage fine hair which doesn’t react very good to protein,coconut oil. Any suggestions with which products I should get?
Hey Courtney...I'm loving your videos! You do such a great job putting them together and explaining all this curly girl stuff, lol. I had actually never heard of the curly girl method until I stumbled upon one of your videos where you were scrunching in product about two weeks ago. I have naturally wavy hair and have always just dried and curled it to style, or combed it out to let it dry naturally, primarily on weekends because it never looks that great using that method. So after watching your video I thought, hey, I have wavy hair, maybe I'll try using my air dry cream and light gel and see what happens. The next day I scrunched in those products with my hair flipped upside down and was AMAZED at the curls (I'm thinking 2a, 2b, and 2c) in my hair! I had no idea it could do that!! So thank you for introducing me to something new that can hopefully improve the health of my hair. I plan to get some of the products and items you have recommended in your videos. At this point, I have a really hard time not washing my hair everyday that I have to go out and about because it always ends up looking crazy the next day (not just kinda bad, but really funky shapes). I'm hoping the silk pillow case and maybe a silk scarf or one of the other items you suggested will help, but I'm wondering if I can still improve the health of my hair washing it 6 days a week. I'd love to hear your thoughts. And on a totally different note...I love your shirt and was wondering if you might share where you got it from. Thanks so much!
Thanks for this video! I just started using the CG method & got the conditioner & gel to try! I was already using NYM pink bottles for shampoo & conditioner. 👍🏻👍🏻
Ik this is late & you will prob never see this. But which did you like better?
I've seen you use the other Not Your Mother's stylers but not the shampoo or conditioner. I would love to see your opinion of it.
Cute plant! 😊 love your goofiness! (Just ask my students-they’ll tell you how tremendously goofy I am 😁)
Have you tried the NYM curl talk defining cream? We have very similar hair and I’d love to know if you’ve tried it. Leave-ins are often too moisturizing for me.
I have the Not Your Mothers Curl Talk Creme, and I really enjoy the results I get from it.
I like the Curl Creme, too!
The creme isn't CGM friendly :( it has paraffin in it.
@@jessreyes4162 I know, but I don't adhere to the CG method religiously. I use what works for me!
This is the best I've seen your hair! It looks AMAZING using this method/products. I've just tried the mousse gel mousse along with you, it's just out plop and looking OK so far 🙏🏻🤞🤞. Hopefully it doesn't go frizzy drying 😊
That's so fun that you did this with me! EEK! How did it turn out???
I’ve been binge watching you lol in every video I think your hair is gorgeous! Especially the color. Also I think I’m gonna try these products because I like some of their other stuff.
Oh my goodness, you are so sweet! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos!
Love your videos! Just discovered you and your curls are so similar to mine! Looking forward to binging and hopefully pick up some new products to use and tips to try!
I have never gotten a cast no matter how much gel I apply it’s so weird and my son uses the same product and get a cast . Btw your hair looks super curly with these products.
D T same!
I get a cast when my hair is still wet. But once it dries, and 98% of the time I air dry, the cast is gone. I always feel like I must be doing something wrong or not applying enough gel. 🤷♀️
Whats a cast?
@@jessglidden it's a hard feeling in your hair, almost like you put in too much gel and your hair is now crunchy and can look wet. The trick is to "break the cast", either by scrunching the hair with your hands or with an oil. Some people diffuse their hair with a blow dryer to break it..some people leave it as is. The point of it is to give the curls definition and hold so they last multiple days before the next wash day.
Jess Nicole A cast in general terms is like a layer that surround something. Kinda like how an arm cast surrounds the arm! In this case they are talking about a gel cast, were your hair is surrounded with gel that later hardens
Hey Girl! I loved your review. I just did a review on the Part II Line on my transitioning hair. You have to try the Leave In it is game changing:)
I’m gonna try some different products and if I don’t like them I’ll give them to my curly haired sister 😉 I’ve tried the NYM gel and cream, I feel so so about them. Would like to try the mousse and maybe a different brand gel. I didn’t get a cast from their gel and I had too much frizz at top of my head. Not sure how to get rid of that frizz.
Hi Courtney! I love your videos, they have helped.me.so much in my curl journey. I was wondering if you'd maybe review Targetcs new curl line they carry called Emerge. I think they are sulfate silicone etc free and smell good and id love to see your take on them
Whoop! I got the shampoo and curl cream as well as the conditioner. I've used the conditioner a couple times as leave in so far but haven't tried the other stuff yet, but will probably add the mousse soon.
How did you like the conditioner
Have you tried mousse-gel-mousse with the last mousse as a mid-diffusing, smasters-type reapplication?
Love your shirt! Such a good song! Also, your hair is amazing!
Would a wide tooth comb work just as well for all the things you use the brush for? Also, how does one know if any certain conditioner is ok to leave in your hair?
How would you compare your Tshirt plop method to the new towel one?
I like how the front turns out better with tshirt. Also find tshirt has better drying that is slower, yes, but more even. Towel causes me strange twisting in front and frizzy spots that dry funny..
SwavyCurlyCourtney, your thoughts?
Just did on short curls; beautiful 🤩. Thanks.
Now I have to go on an adventure to try these products, lol. I love how your hair turned out in this video. I am going to try the mousse gel mousse application today. I am not going to video it all, but I may make a video after I do it and post it on my channel. I love your channel and I love how you love your hair. I am the same way with my hair, I am always doing something with it.
I have applied 3 gels and/or mousse with gels for couple of years before it was noted in IG. I also know a curly lady in Spain that does that as well.
I tried some mousse from 'Not Your Mother's' line ages ago, and it was so, so sticky. No slip at all. My hair stuck together so badly. I've been so curious about all the products curly girls have been recommending lately.
I have had the same experience - sticky!
How have you lost no hair when you brushed it with your fingers? I loose loads is that bad?? Sorry I’m new to actually taking care of my curly hair and now I’m scared I’m losing too much hair.
A Person girl that happened and still happens to me a lot, it’s just different for everyone! And your hair will go through seasons, long or short, where you will have more fall out vs less. It also depends how long between washes, your washing technique, how you sleep with your hair, what you do during the day, how often you brush, what type of brush, etc. so yes I feel you on that fear but I bet you truly aren’t losing too much hair love!
Annie Scott that was actually reassuring thank you!!!
If you’ve just started using curly hair methods, you’re probably not dry-brushing your hair regularly any more, so all of the hair you’ve been losing since the last wash day comes out when you’re finger detangling, rather than a little at a time when you brush more frequently.
Lori Kessler thank you!!!!! This was also sooo helpful thanks guys!!
Hahaha I too struggle with decor so you are not alone there! Please review some of the The Mane Choice products! I just discovered their Pink Lemonade and Coconut Super Antioxidant Mousse and it was amazing!!! I used it as a last step like you taught me with the open palm scrunch and my hair was the best it's ever been! I used it with leave in, Innersense I Create Volume lotion, plopped and then the mousse. Loved the results and had a super intense cast, but it scrunched out beautifully!
I’m trying to find a mouse for my husband. He is a greasy boy🤭 He also had thin hair now that he is much older. He doesn’t want the curl he needs a good product that works. Question: if you were to use only the mouse what do you think it would do? He applies damp, let’s it dry, then brushes out to break the cast. I want to help him with hold without it drying out but a bit of body.
Your thoughts sweetness?
My hair is the exact same color and it looks the same when it’s wet.. I think I need to follow your channel more 😂
do you recommend always doing a double application of mousse?
Looks great! Nice volume! How was day 2?
Thanks for this review! I've been really curious to see your experiences with this NYM line. My hair is 2A-2B low porosity, but all my waves turned into a giant tangly mess when I tried the Curl Talk line. 😬 I think it took 1/4 of a bottle of conditioner to get the knots out?
I read a few reviews on the Ulta website stating similar things.
Hey maybe you should try applying gel or mousse in damp hair to get a cast. Like maybe you got a cast from the second application of mousse since your hair was damp, not soaking wet. I think you don't get a cast when there's a lot of moisture. I only apply gel on damp hair and that's the best way to get a cast and defined curls for me.
I have to have really wet hair for gel otherwise it results in flakes. Maybe some hair just needs the extra water. 🤷🏻♀️
Hair question: I can't tell if my hair is damaged. I've only straightened it a few times and never colored it. It's always frizzy whether wet or dry. My scaly is itchy a lot but also oily. I don't shed that much but usually detangle with a brush or comb in the shower.
You might wash your hair too often. Your hair may or may not be damaged but either way it is almost definitely high porosity. She talks about her hair being high porosity in one of her earlier videos. I personally would reccomend so scalp healing/moisturizing masks. Shea moisture has one I think it has jamaican castor oil in it.
She has low porosity hair actually but she used to think she had high porosity
Your hair may just need moisture and the right techniques. When I just let my hair go and don't do curly girl it's somewhat fuzzy.
How about gel on wet hair and then mouse to scrunch it out to cut down on the amount of product? That's what m gonna first try. I like product, but I hate A LOT of product. Can you recommend a good rinse out conditioner that should NOT be used as a co wash? I'm struggling on finding a good moisturized slip conditioner on my 2a - 2B ( possibly 2c on a GOOD hair day) that needs moisture, but won't way my hair down. Every kind I used that feels perfect while applying and scrunching then dries slightly "oily" and OR weighed down.
PLEASE, READ THIS AND CONSIDER GIVING ADVISE ( ANY ADVISE WELCOME OR TIPS AND TRICKS) , thank you in advanced. I don't " think" I have damage at all. I 47 years old and can ALMOST count how many times I've used curling iron and blow dryer. Lol I've even used products less ( besides shampoo, conditioner and sometimes a leave in ). I normaly have very long to middle of the back length. I just did a big chop to a little below my chin. No matter what I do with my hair any longer it just looks ( to me) and feels frizzy and on the dry side. Ohhhhh no I color maybe every three months with boxed hair color ( a couple shades darker) now that I'm 47 and my grey hair has really started to show up and be noticeable to me and others ( husband and kids LOVE to point them all out! RUDE!
my wave/curl pattern is pretty close to yours.
Btw, I just started the curl girl about a month... I'm trying to get all this figured out BEFORE my hair starts growing out, so it can be at its best as it grows. Lol since starting CG I diffuse and use products A LOT more than I ever have lol, but I personaly don't think the amount I do is close to the "average" person. Only reason I color every three months is to cut the damage of coloring down and by doing this I can pretty much treat it like coloring "virgin" hair every time, because color is extremely faded/gone and NO new root color. I probably will bump up coloring to every month to every 2 months when my grey becomes relentless and a pain my arse, wich it's getting there, but not quite yet.
Have you tried to not emulcify the mousse? I think that mousse works better if I dont rub it in my hands. It seems to dissolve and lose its power when rubbed.
I have a hard time getting my hair to day two, I always end up loss my curl clumps any tips?
SAME!! The only mousse I've got it super old and doesn't have good hold. Help!! 😢😢
My tip is to mist your hair with warm water. Buy one of those 97 cent hair mist bottles, put warm water in it, mist over hair until 25 percent wet ish. This reactives the products. At this point you can plop it or just let it air dry as you get ready. Sometimes ill even put a dry hair oil on the ends and while still wet, finger curl a few strands in the front or whereever needs help
I use to have a really hard time getting day 2 hair also. What helped me a lot was going out and buying a refresher spray, also add in a little bit of a product you used on wash day like a gel or leave in. That helped a lot with the frizz!
@@erinthevirgo I kind of gave up on my hair for a little while and I would just put it up in a ponytail but I think I'm going to try again so thank you for the tip! And I will definitely try that!
I started using these products and really like them. If I use a lil too much mousse it will weigh my hair down. So how can I tell what the ph of a product is?
Looks great!!! I tried mousse gel mousse not long ago (from coffeecurlygirl and I had a decent result!) I tried it a second time and it was a good but different result cuz you know how our hair can have an "attitude" every once in a while. haha! BUT I enjoy trying everything because this is all a learning experience. I do yearn for if/when I can FINALLY find my Holy Grail No Fail process! Til then, I shall keep trying and on those days when it fails, my mom said I look cute in a baseball cap! haha! LOVE your videos!!!
When I condish, I cannot comb my hair while it’s wet . It get lot of tangles leading to hair fall. Any alternatives for that?
I think your hair is so beautiful! Is the back of your hair layered?
Do i have to buy the shampoo? I want to only buy the conditioner and other products since i have enough shampoo
I love this line!! Especially the mousse buutt I am having a itchy reaction due to the itchy M's 😥 so I had to stop using one of my favorite mousse 😑
It’s apparently been reformulated. I just bought some at Ulta and it doesn’t have the itchy Ms. I can’t use those either
@@mayamiab5008 thank you for sharing!😊
This may sound creepy but please don't take it that way...it's really relaxing watching you wash your hair!
I LOVE watching you wash and style your hair! Like, i really wish you wouldn’t cut stuff out or speed it up so much.
Sharon Peckham I feel the same way!
Sharon Peckham Same! I don’t have the same exact curl pattern and my hair is medium/coarse but I love watching her wash her hair 😍😍 My hair always winds up wonky when I try doing the upside down washing and styling 🤣🤣
Same..it’s relaxing..👍fun and easy to understand technique
Haha thank you Sharon! Funny I have people asking me to hurry up and people asking me to slow things down! 🤔 Not sure how to do both! lol
I almost always get a cast, but as soon as I scrunch out the crunch, my curls/waves tend to poof and I lose the definition. Any tips?
So those are curly girl approved? I thought it was only the nym naturals line. I want to try this now lol!!
Whenever I use the curl talk mousse my hair is curlier but unfortunately it feels to producty and so stiff and really difficult to scrunch out the crunch
Thanks for sharing. I’d like to see a day 2 / 3 with this line.