I recently discovered that double cleansing my hair makes a huge difference. But my curls were still looser and didn't last the day no matter what gel I used. I decided to discontinue the tiny amount of leave-in I was using. Hallelujah, my curls are back! So those of you who have fine, low density hair, don't overlook your curls being weighed down by too-heavy products.
It is a tough balance for sure. Either shiny, weighed-down curls or dull, springy curls for me. I have not experimented much with curl enhancers/definers, but I am okay with having imperfect hair. If my curls are healthy and I can detangle them pretty easily, I am happy. 😊❤
Can you list somewhere which products fall where? For example, which gels you consider grippier and grittier and which are more nourishing and slippery. I don't have the budget to be buying a lot of products to see what works best.
I’m actually really glad you pointed that out about the bounce curl clarifying shampoo! Clarifying and hydrating can mean very different things depending on individual scalp and hair type. In my experience, “hydrating” shampoos that have C14-C16 olefin sulfonate do not work for coarse hair on a regular basis even if they’ve got lots of conditioning ingredients. So it’s always a good idea to check what actual surfactants are in the shampoo. Switching to a more gentle shampoo from SheaMoisture or Curlsmith helped me a ton!
Courtney, this was so well done! I didn't know I needed this. You nailed the 'ill" behaving hair RX for a washday. I'm only watching a video because I am procrastinating my washday! I bet my washday is going to be much better than it has been, or would have been, had I not watched this. Thank you! 💖
😂 Thanks for the great video. Now that my hair has passed through the transition phase, I have decided to get a curly haircut as a celebration. My hair has always been frizzy. But when my niece saw me at Thanksgiving and complimented me on my hair, I knew it was time. I love all of the help you and your chanel have been throughout this journey. Have a blessed Christmas!
Winter's so fun. Even without the snow we'd typically have right now, it's been SO dry, just like every winter. TOTALLY changed how my hair's been acting: have to lock the moisture IN, versus summer needing to lock the humidity out. Trying to figure out what to do because I've still got to clarify, but not too much. But I can't over-moisturize, either, and, it seems like I'm not getting enough protein, yet - I can't seem to get enough gel to lock the moisture in, either. 🧐🤯 Yes, I think I need a trim, too.
The Mop Top curly hair cream is amazing!! I thought my waves didn’t like creams but I was so wrong! Thank you for recommending this product!! Saved my winter hair
I wish these tips would help me. My problem is menopause. My hair went crazy-curly practically overnight with puberty. I’ve been wearing it fully natural since 1984 and loving it. Then, menopause hit and it instantly went stick-straight. I hate how my face looks with straight hair. I need the frame of curls to look like myself. I don’t mind my wrinkles or the silvers, but the straightness is hideous. It’s so disappointing.
@@terrykobrenski4781 That would be great. But menopause was 7 years ago. I’ve finally given up on trying to fight it. In the end, hair does what it wants to do. I learned that as a teenager.
Thank you for this video! I live in Wisconsin and the weather is nuts; rainy and humid (sadly not snowy) outside, but very dry inside courtesy of our wood burning fireplace . My normal routine just isn't working. Adjusting my products may be the answer! Have a wonderful holiday season!
Thanks Courtney! I've been struggling with loss of curls and waves and altogether very soft and limp hair over the past few months. The climate around here is humid all year round, even when the temperature drops it's still humid. After trying several things you mentioned, I started to think I'm either over-moisturised and/or lacking protein. So tonight I clarified and deep conditioned, no styling, just wrapped in a towel then air dried. Tomorrow I'll do a gelatin treatment. 🤞
@@exponationnn it certainly helped a lot! I have more curls and more definition and it still feels fairly soft. I think I'll do another gelatin treatment in 2-3 weeks and see if that sets me back to normal. 🤞
This was very helpful. I just washed and styled my hair. I know I need to get my hair cut. I've been on this journey over 3 years now and I think I finally figured out what my hair needs are. That's right..needs (plural) because my hair seems to have split personality 😅. The 3/4 part, the lower half seems to be less persnickety, it does really well with just about anything (products and technique). Whereas the other 1/3, the top portion of my hair, is mostly grey, is mostly straight and dry, needs more moisture!
Such great information. I recently decided I needed a more hydrating shampoo. I was blown away how well my hair loved SheaMoisture daily hydrating shampoo and conditioner. I have fine low density hair and normally hydrating products are too heavy or make my scalp greasy within a day. I also added the leave in conditioner and a curl cream under my gel. But I think I’m going to stick with just leave in OR curl cream. Both were too much lol.
I once tried double cleansing my hair only last year and have never gone back. Even with a clarifying or chelating shampoo I still double cleanse, I'll just follow with a deep conditioner afterwards. Summers are dry AF, winters are wet and humid.
Hey Courtney! I’m starting my swavy hair journey, but I’m starting with hair that is 2 feet+ long! I’ve done minimal heat styling recently with heat protectant, regularly air dry my hair, and at my hairline when I’m outside in the summer I get a bit of a lions mane with my whispies. Are there any major things that I could be missing with longer hair?
We have a hot tub and I discovered my husband's hair was so much softer after using Ion Swimmer's shampoo (from Sally's Beauty). I never thought to use it on myself! It helps. I wonder if i should add something for hard water. I don't think I've ever seen any shampoo labeled for hard water though
Hi Courtney! Would really appreciate your advice! In SA we are in summer time and it is extremely hot and dry also with no rain in sight.. 🤦♀️ I have fine low porosity hair that looks really good during cooler months. I usually use a bit of leave-in because my ends get very dry quickly ( but I have an oily scalp 🤦♀️) and 1 or 2 stylers. During this hot summer my hair just gets really flat and the waves are not great. So I tried skipping the leave-in for a few washes but my ends just seem to get drier, and it is still not great. So should I just then use a leave-in, just a very light one? #reallystruggling..😀
That is what I would do. I would use a really lightweight leave in conditioner. And a gel with more hold and one that contains humidity blocking ingredients (like polyquatirnuims)
I'm 32, and 3 month ago I've discovered that my not-straight not-wawy hair is actually a 2a type. Not wavy enough to be noticible, I'm so sad about this
you might be surprised what happens if you find a good routine that works for you. I'm s member of the "I thought my hair was straight but frizzy" club and now I have fluffy, shiny 2c with a few spirals. I only started about a year ago. I had to go back to dandruff shampoo after a few months of CG because my dandruff came back. But the head and shoulders doesn't bother my hair, since I only wash once a week. I condition with whatever silicone free thing I found at Ollie's for $3. I scrunch in some curl cream and mousse or gel (Aussie works great, you don't need the expensive stuff) and diffuse with a $15 hair dryer from Lidl.
@@doesnotFempute hi, thanks for your response. Now I'm using our Ukrainian local brands for styling and it getting a little better) I have fine low porosity hair, so some products may be a little heavy, thats I learned for today.
Hiiii I started my CG journey about 3 months ago and while I’m trying to be very gentle when detangling in the shower, I’m noticing new breakage at the top of my head. I have thick, fine, 2b/2c, high porosity hair and need it detangled. I have to add loads of SM coconut oil conditioner for slip. What can I do differently? Thank you!!
I'm not a professional, but I have similar hair and struggled with detangling for awhile. I gave up detangling with my fingers and got a brush that is made for thick hair. I'll section the hair while adding conditioner to make sure all hairs get covered. The sectioning is terrible because it is still tangly, but I'll do the best. Let the conditioner marinate for a few minutes and then make sure you get the hair wet again. Water is your friend with the conditioner. And I'll start at the bottom and slowly start brushing up the strands to detangle. The brush saved my sanity! Good luck!
I had a baby a year ago. During the last half of my pregnancy, I stopped my styling routine. Now a year pp I am trying to get my hair back, and I absolutely can not get my hair back. I'm so sad.
@SwavyCurlyCourtney No one tells you that the post-partum stage is 1 year+. I knew my hair had a chance of changing. I'm just hoping o didn't lose my wave for good.
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I recently discovered that double cleansing my hair makes a huge difference. But my curls were still looser and didn't last the day no matter what gel I used. I decided to discontinue the tiny amount of leave-in I was using. Hallelujah, my curls are back! So those of you who have fine, low density hair, don't overlook your curls being weighed down by too-heavy products.
Yes! As a person with really light waves I unfortunately find that damage and dryness helps them😅
As someone with fine low density hair, A trim, not over conditioning, and very little product works for me
It is a tough balance for sure. Either shiny, weighed-down curls or dull, springy curls for me. I have not experimented much with curl enhancers/definers, but I am okay with having imperfect hair. If my curls are healthy and I can detangle them pretty easily, I am happy. 😊❤
Can you list somewhere which products fall where? For example, which gels you consider grippier and grittier and which are more nourishing and slippery. I don't have the budget to be buying a lot of products to see what works best.
I’m actually really glad you pointed that out about the bounce curl clarifying shampoo! Clarifying and hydrating can mean very different things depending on individual scalp and hair type. In my experience, “hydrating” shampoos that have C14-C16 olefin sulfonate do not work for coarse hair on a regular basis even if they’ve got lots of conditioning ingredients. So it’s always a good idea to check what actual surfactants are in the shampoo. Switching to a more gentle shampoo from SheaMoisture or Curlsmith helped me a ton!
Thank you! Great tips here!
Courtney, this was so well done! I didn't know I needed this. You nailed the 'ill" behaving hair RX for a washday. I'm only watching a video because I am procrastinating my washday! I bet my washday is going to be much better than it has been, or would have been, had I not watched this. Thank you! 💖
I hope it went well! Thank you!
😂 Thanks for the great video. Now that my hair has passed through the transition phase, I have decided to get a curly haircut as a celebration. My hair has always been frizzy. But when my niece saw me at Thanksgiving and complimented me on my hair, I knew it was time. I love all of the help you and your chanel have been throughout this journey. Have a blessed Christmas!
Nice! Glad you are passed the transition phase! The journey is not easy! Have a blessed Christmas as well!
Winter's so fun. Even without the snow we'd typically have right now, it's been SO dry, just like every winter. TOTALLY changed how my hair's been acting: have to lock the moisture IN, versus summer needing to lock the humidity out. Trying to figure out what to do because I've still got to clarify, but not too much. But I can't over-moisturize, either, and, it seems like I'm not getting enough protein, yet - I can't seem to get enough gel to lock the moisture in, either. 🧐🤯
Yes, I think I need a trim, too.
Your video on the fastest hair drying technique changed my life! Thank you❤
Ohhh I love this!!! Drying your hair can be such a pain! Thank you!
Ohhh this was a good one! Do you think you’d ever share a calendar type guide to show how often you cheltate and clarify?
Possibly!
The Mop Top curly hair cream is amazing!! I thought my waves didn’t like creams but I was so wrong! Thank you for recommending this product!! Saved my winter hair
After I tried your SCC method my husband said my hair looked “the best in a lifetime”. It was a perfect blend of volume and definition.
😭🥰
I wish these tips would help me. My problem is menopause. My hair went crazy-curly practically overnight with puberty. I’ve been wearing it fully natural since 1984 and loving it. Then, menopause hit and it instantly went stick-straight. I hate how my face looks with straight hair. I need the frame of curls to look like myself. I don’t mind my wrinkles or the silvers, but the straightness is hideous. It’s so disappointing.
They’ll come back. At least they did for me. It took a while though.
@@terrykobrenski4781 That would be great. But menopause was 7 years ago. I’ve finally given up on trying to fight it. In the end, hair does what it wants to do. I learned that as a teenager.
I like to use bond building products when my curls aren't acting right (in addition to clarifying & deep conditioning).
curlsmith bond repair is so so good
I'm going to order more Bounce Curl products soon. Their curl cream is AMAZING ❤️
That turned out great! Gonna see if I can find that Moptop
Thank you for this video! I live in Wisconsin and the weather is nuts; rainy and humid (sadly not snowy) outside, but very dry inside courtesy of our wood burning fireplace . My normal routine just isn't working. Adjusting my products may be the answer! Have a wonderful holiday season!
I hope it helps! Winter can be so rough on not only our skin but our hair!
Thanks Courtney! I've been struggling with loss of curls and waves and altogether very soft and limp hair over the past few months. The climate around here is humid all year round, even when the temperature drops it's still humid. After trying several things you mentioned, I started to think I'm either over-moisturised and/or lacking protein. So tonight I clarified and deep conditioned, no styling, just wrapped in a towel then air dried. Tomorrow I'll do a gelatin treatment. 🤞
Hello did it work?
@@exponationnn it certainly helped a lot! I have more curls and more definition and it still feels fairly soft. I think I'll do another gelatin treatment in 2-3 weeks and see if that sets me back to normal. 🤞
Love your videos!! So interesting and helpful!!!
Awe, thank you!!! I really appreciate this!
Ahh the weather! Such fun!😄
Isn't it?! 😂
We love you, Courtney! 🤗 You are so funny! 😂
Awe, thank you!!! This is so sweet! I truly love and appreciate you all! 🥰🥰🥰
Oh youre in Texas too! So you and i know mow in Jan, rain rain rain.
This was very helpful. I just washed and styled my hair. I know I need to get my hair cut. I've been on this journey over 3 years now and I think I finally figured out what my hair needs are. That's right..needs (plural) because my hair seems to have split personality 😅. The 3/4 part, the lower half seems to be less persnickety, it does really well with just about anything (products and technique). Whereas the other 1/3, the top portion of my hair, is mostly grey, is mostly straight and dry, needs more moisture!
So tough where our hair needs are different from one end to the other! Glad this was helpful! Thank you!
Such great information. I recently decided I needed a more hydrating shampoo. I was blown away how well my hair loved SheaMoisture daily hydrating shampoo and conditioner. I have fine low density hair and normally hydrating products are too heavy or make my scalp greasy within a day. I also added the leave in conditioner and a curl cream under my gel. But I think I’m going to stick with just leave in OR curl cream. Both were too much lol.
How often can you use the bounce curl shampoo? On a regular basis in winter?
I once tried double cleansing my hair only last year and have never gone back. Even with a clarifying or chelating shampoo I still double cleanse, I'll just follow with a deep conditioner afterwards. Summers are dry AF, winters are wet and humid.
It does help so much!
Hey Courtney! I’m starting my swavy hair journey, but I’m starting with hair that is 2 feet+ long! I’ve done minimal heat styling recently with heat protectant, regularly air dry my hair, and at my hairline when I’m outside in the summer I get a bit of a lions mane with my whispies. Are there any major things that I could be missing with longer hair?
I need a trim every 8 weeks or everything goes south.😅
We have a hot tub and I discovered my husband's hair was so much softer after using Ion Swimmer's shampoo (from Sally's Beauty). I never thought to use it on myself! It helps. I wonder if i should add something for hard water. I don't think I've ever seen any shampoo labeled for hard water though
Ion has a hard water shampoo too!
What clarifying shampoo is safe for color treated hair? I color to cover my greys.
Here is a great option! I really like this one! amzn.to/475iXH5
I get that thick strong hold gel gives me the best result but it feel little beat like a glue beafore i scrunch out the crunch.
Strong hold gels can be tough to scrunch out! Sometimes I use a drop of oil, or you could try using silk scarf.
Hi Courtney! Would really appreciate your advice! In SA we are in summer time and it is extremely hot and dry also with no rain in sight.. 🤦♀️
I have fine low porosity hair that looks really good during cooler months. I usually use a bit of leave-in because my ends get very dry quickly ( but I have an oily scalp 🤦♀️) and 1 or 2 stylers. During this hot summer my hair just gets really flat and the waves are not great. So I tried skipping the leave-in for a few washes but my ends just seem to get drier, and it is still not great. So should I just then use a leave-in, just a very light one? #reallystruggling..😀
That is what I would do. I would use a really lightweight leave in conditioner. And a gel with more hold and one that contains humidity blocking ingredients (like polyquatirnuims)
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney thank you so much!😊🌷
I'm 32, and 3 month ago I've discovered that my not-straight not-wawy hair is actually a 2a type. Not wavy enough to be noticible, I'm so sad about this
you might be surprised what happens if you find a good routine that works for you. I'm s member of the "I thought my hair was straight but frizzy" club and now I have fluffy, shiny 2c with a few spirals. I only started about a year ago.
I had to go back to dandruff shampoo after a few months of CG because my dandruff came back. But the head and shoulders doesn't bother my hair, since I only wash once a week. I condition with whatever silicone free thing I found at Ollie's for $3. I scrunch in some curl cream and mousse or gel (Aussie works great, you don't need the expensive stuff) and diffuse with a $15 hair dryer from Lidl.
@@doesnotFempute hi, thanks for your response. Now I'm using our Ukrainian local brands for styling and it getting a little better) I have fine low porosity hair, so some products may be a little heavy, thats I learned for today.
Hiiii I started my CG journey about 3 months ago and while I’m trying to be very gentle when detangling in the shower, I’m noticing new breakage at the top of my head. I have thick, fine, 2b/2c, high porosity hair and need it detangled. I have to add loads of SM coconut oil conditioner for slip. What can I do differently? Thank you!!
I'm not a professional, but I have similar hair and struggled with detangling for awhile. I gave up detangling with my fingers and got a brush that is made for thick hair. I'll section the hair while adding conditioner to make sure all hairs get covered. The sectioning is terrible because it is still tangly, but I'll do the best. Let the conditioner marinate for a few minutes and then make sure you get the hair wet again. Water is your friend with the conditioner. And I'll start at the bottom and slowly start brushing up the strands to detangle. The brush saved my sanity! Good luck!
I had a baby a year ago. During the last half of my pregnancy, I stopped my styling routine. Now a year pp I am trying to get my hair back, and I absolutely can not get my hair back. I'm so sad.
I struggled with my hair following my last pregnancy! It's tough! Hormones can be so lovely!
@SwavyCurlyCourtney No one tells you that the post-partum stage is 1 year+. I knew my hair had a chance of changing. I'm just hoping o didn't lose my wave for good.
Because curly hair has a mind if its own. That is why I straighten mine. I don’t trust my curls!
It does take them time for the hair to transition! I have done a few video's about this in the past. It is taking time for it to become healthy again.