Susie, I just have to say that I really love your channel! I think I found you like a month ago or so and I can't wait for the new video each week. You are super down to earth and keep things simple. I've been doing the CGM for a few months now and bought a travel size of the SM Smoothie and like you, hadn't really liked it. It was a bit thick for me as well. I did just try it again today, by coincidence, and applied it on soaking wet hair before I applied my gel. I actually like the way it came out this time (I think previously I had blotted dry my hair a bit so it wasn't dripping wet). I've watched some videos on Smasters, and will definitely give this a try. Thank you for the super easy video tutorial. I'm excited to see you experiment with different products. I've been using DevaCurl and love it, but would like to see some other products that are a bit more budget friendly and how they work for you. Thanks!
Thank you so much Christine! Another thing I noticed since trying heavier products is that I actually have to wash my hair more often. I used to be "co-wash" only, but lately I've been washing my hair with a low foaming shampoo every 10 days to 2 weeks & my hair seems curlier & shinier. There is so so much trial and error. Im all about the cost effective products lol.
Which low foaming shampoos have you tried/liked? I've only been using DevaCurl No Poo and I like it, but it's nice to try other things. Acutally, I just watched your DevaCurl review video and it made me wonder about my hair. I only know that brand for now, and I need to try others to see if it makes a difference because my curly look good, but I do have some blah pieces throughout and maybe have a protein sensitivity as well. So many things to try/learn from!
Tell me about it! I try to keep it as simple as possible... there are SO many products. I have used my baby's aveeno shampoo & also aveda rosemary & mint shampoo. (I had a bunch of samples)
Your videos have completely changed my life! Before I would go to school with natural hair and people would say I looked like I just rolled out of bed:( now they say they wish the had my curls! And may I just say your hair is the same as mine and you are by far my fav RUclipsr
Your videos are fantastic! Here's a tip for curly people with dandruff. Dandruff is caused by microbes we all have on our skin reacting negatively with our scalp. When I'm in the shower I use a dandruff conditioner--there are at least 2-3 brands of condish out there like this that are curly girl safe--(no shampoo!) in a squeeze bottle with a cone shaped tip. I dilute that with water to make it more fluid in the shower and I apply that to my scalp, massage it into my scalp really good and apply my cowash to the rest of my hair. I let that sit while I wash my body. Then I rinse it all out and use a microfiber towel to scrunch out most of the excess water. I apply my products. (In my case I have very porous hair so I use the heavier Shea Moisture line made for porous hair.) Then I have to diffuse because the moisture plus the heat of my scalp encourages the growth of these unwanted microbes--no air drying for me. I have dandruff and itch free hair for up to 4 days--and a very clean scalp!--without the use of dandruff shampoo. Ever. Hope that helps someone! Susie you are so beautiful! I'm so jealous that all you have to wear is a light lipstick and look so fantastic! Great channel!
Thanks for the final review Susie! I was looking for someone saying that they felt their hair heavy too since everyone only talked about how amazing this product is, I’ll definitely try this technique.
I'm so glad I found a fellow Canadian Curly Girl! I just started my curly journey this January: my hair is quite damaged and dry (thanks Prairie winds lol) so I'm in "hair rehab" right now, but I think I can try this method! Thank you so much for sharing. And thanks for adding the major silicones to avoid in your description box! You've got a new subie ;)
Omg I literally just bought the Shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie and I didn't know how to apply it differently to my wavy hair so thank you soooo much for this video!!!
Love your channel. I just started my curly hair journey about 3 weeks ago and your clean simplified approach has been so helpful! I am going to try this technique out in the morning. Thanks!!
This is the best I've seen your hair look! And it always looks gorgeous. So I guess that means that here, it looks the gorgeous-est! And the video is very helpful, as usual - so direct and no-nonsense - I love it!! :)
I just love seeing what you do. Your hair is wonderful. I'm quite a bit older, and have to go on a trip soon. I'm terrified that I can't figure out what to do with my hair by then. I have been growing it, and had the bottom of it trimmed recently to blunt the it. Now, it's harder to keep a curl... of course. I knew it might not be the best cut. I've only seen a couple of your videos so far, and love what you're teaching, but I copied down what you said in a previous video, so will try to get some of the products. I see that you have some layers. Everytime I tell a stylist to cut it to encourage the curl, they layer the bottom so much that it thins out the edge and it's even more frizzy. I don't know how to overcome that. Everytime it gets to a certain length, and I have to get a trim, it takes another year to get most of the layers grown out. I think, before I cut it again, I'll try to get some of the products you show. I have a Sally here if that's a good place to try to find the products. Any advise beyond what you've already provided? Thank you so much for these videos.
I bought that smoothie recently and love it. My hair soaks it right up. I just ordered a new hair dryer with a diffuser and am excited to try this technique for more volume. I love your videos since I am also a wash and go type of person. Thanks so much.😊
Thank you so much for creating these videos! I'm starting the CGM and find that your approach to the method very easy to understand and genuine. Can't wait to have healthy hair :)
Love your videos!!! I have frizzy curly hair and I would love to have hair like yours omg! I have so many conditioners and shampoos. I have to see that curly girl approved products. I need this in my life lol
Don't know if this happened to anyone else, but Shea moisture burned my scalp. I'm still struggling with dry scalp and dandruff three weeks later. It's almost all gone now, but I've used Maui brand products and they've been AWESOME! They smell great and my hair looks fantastic. Thanks for the videos, Susie ❤️. You have transformed my hair!!
I have got to figure out how to use curl cream. It might be too heavy for my hair but I have that same cream and you’ve inspired me to give it another try!
I love Shea Moisture Products! I use the curl enhancing smoothie. My hair is shoulder length. When my hair is dripping wet I apply a quarter sized amount and then wrap my hair in my Turbie Towel. I let my hair dry for about 5-10 minutes then apply about 3 pea sized amounts, with wet hands. I apply the pea sized amounts to my ends. One pea sized amount to the back of my head and each side of my head. My ends love the moisture it delivers. I am high porosity.
Curly Susie I seen many people comment that The Curl Enhancing Smoothie is heavy and you mentioned that you had trouble in the past. Lol, I have applied way too much before and it can be heavy. When I apply the majority of the product to dripping wet hair, the water thins out the product.
Ohhh Curly I finaly try the shea moisture today and wow I am just loving it ! My curls pop back 👌 I was crying because after spend lots of money on bumble n bumble it was a disaster !! Susie your are so cute and I thank you so much ... I was going crazy to try other like cantu, bounce curls etccc But now I need to see if the biotera gel will help to hold more the curls 😉 Saving money 😛 Hi from Quebec and keep helping us 💙 And love love the shape and haircut on your last video !!!! 👌
I had that too before, like 5 years ago, and didn't like it because I wasn't using it right and thought it made my hair look greasy so I gave it to my black sister (I'm white, we're adopted lol). But I'm going to have to try it again!
I can relate to being a wash and go kind of gal👍🏻 While it’s still cool weather in NY, I need to diffuse my hair before I go to work. Don’t usually do this for more than 10 minutes. First I air dry with products applied to wet hair for about 30-45 minutes. After I diffuse, my hair is probably about 60-70% dry. My hair takes HOURS to dry! Not sure about porosity. Have you tried Curlsmith brand? They’re from the 🇬🇧 but available on their site and Ulta online. Liked their Oil in Cream and Soufflé, but not the Cowash. That needs a conditioner with it for my dry hair.
Hi Susie, I like the Devacurl Deep Sea Repair as my deep conditioning treatment. I’ve been using Devacurl Decadence One Condition. Not sure if it’s working for me anymore. Just ordered Amika Cowash, curl cream and gel. They’re a brand in Brooklyn, NY.
i just started my journey buuuuuut i am soooo motivated because of your simple and very clear tutorials. so happy, i found you on youtube. wish you the very best, stay the way you are and i am looking forward to new tutorials🌸🌸🌸
Hey Susie. Love your channel, great info, you are so good in front of your camera. I'm going to purchase some of the products you have demonstrated to find out what my hair will do without sulfates/silicones/drying alcohols. Using my sulfate shampoo, I think I've removed all the buildup. Used no conditioner, don't have any without the cones yet. I have white hair, so right now it's super dry and so lackluster. I use Aveda Dry Remedy oil for conditioning every time I wet my hair. That's the only thing to keep it from feeling like straw and I can coax some waves/curls. Maybe it's the sulfates striping it. I was a brunette, started losing my color in my early 20's (four decades ago). Anyway, I've got to figure out what's frying it. Been a struggle for many years. Never even thought about the CGM. Gonna give it a try. Appreciate your videos. ❤️🙏🏼❤️from the very hot, humid Deep South USA y'all.
I'm nervous to co-wash, my roots get super oily. I hear not to wash every day but the oil production from my head is crazy. I will def try on a weekend to see how it works. I don't see many videos of thin, curly, color treated hair how-to's...your hair is most similar to mine. And now I will binge watch....lol
Hey Susie so i just started following your channel yesterday and i think I've watched almost all your videos lol. Im new to the curly hair journey and needed some guidance and i have definitely found that in your video's. You are hilarious & your baby is super cute! Thanks for the great vids. Cant wait for the next one!!
Thank you SO much for watching. I keep it really simple... there is a lot of more detailed info out there. If you have any specific questions, let me know :)
After applying my products to soaking wet hair, I scrunch with a microfiber towel & wow! No need to diffuse & btw I got my amazing microfiber towel for $1 @ Dollar Tree in the car aisle lol it's big enough to use but not wrap around my head...
I love the melt into moisture mask from deva curl and the Maui moisture shea butter mask. I want to try gel over summer because cream won’t hold my hair in the humid weather
Hi Susie...just started following you. Thank you for all the info and the time you spend showing us. I’m trying to grow my hair back out after 4 years of having cut it extremely short and it’s been damaged so this is so helpful in helping me embrace my curls again.
I love "Mixed Chicks" Leave in Conditioner, Mixed Chicks shampoo, and Kinky Curly curling custard. I try other products but keep coming back to these 3. I am a new subsciber so I plan to keep watching and be open minded.
Thank you Donna! I will have to try these products. If the products are working really well for you, why mess with it?? I’m the same, I found products I love & I keep trying new things and going back. My problem now is that I can’t find a conditioner that I like as much as the one I started with... but it has mineral oil in it so I’m on the hunt. So much trial & error. Fun though :)
Curly Susie none of the stores near me carry these products so I have to order online...if I don't plan ahead and end up running out then I try other products...so far, I keep going back to ordering online again.
Thanks for showing this method. It really does work well. I'm also a wash and go, so I don't know if I'll want to commit to diffusing until dry, but I might have to give it a try.
That sounds like a good idea. My hair takes AGES to air dry and it is still rather cold outside in the mornings when I leave the house. So having at least 50% dry hair without spending too much time on it sounds good to me. Will try that.
Hi Susie I want to thank you for all your efforts. I have watched a lot of videos and if I just picked one channel that helped me it would be yours. I was having a meltdown today and used the Shea moisture leave in strengthen and restore leave in conditioner with the bioterra gel on damp hair and am happy with the results. You suggested these products but I can't find that video. Thanks again!
Hi Susie from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia! First, thank you for choosing to make this video. I just tried the smashers method and think I’ll really like the result. I love your videos. You are so relatable! This is a crazy steep learning curve. Thanks for the helping hand, and congratulations on baby #2. Meg from Homer, Alaska.
Susie, I have only just begun my curly girl journey. A little over a week ago, I just played with the technique and not changing product. This week end I made the plunge and went to Sally and bought the Shea Moisture products. I bought the Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen and Restore Shampoo, and the Curl and Shine Conditioner as well as the smoothie and the curl and Style Milk. Honestly I have felt a little overwhelmed with the product part of the curly girl method and just saw them recommended a lot so went and got them instead of looking any further. I felt it a bit heavy but so much better than before I started the CG way that I thought maybe it's just a transition stage thing, so definitely going to try this smasters technique. But I have a question...I forgot I needed a gel...if I have this product do I need a gel too? Would you co-wash then gel then the smoothie? I haven't decided what to do with the milk yet...maybe add it in my spray bottle of water like you said....follow what I heard you say, "because someone on you tube told be to" LOL! Looking forward to your video next week on products. As I said that's where I am getting stumped
I've used this technique and it works great, only I do the curl cream first and the gel last. I have also let it air dry after the rewetting and second product. That works for me too! Thanks for the Biotera recommendation my hair likes it a lot. Not crazy about the soapy scent though 😁 Try Walgreens for the LA Sport Gel. That's where we get it in the States.
Hi Rachel most instructions I've seen for this technique use two products but whatever works for you is the way to go. For any potential buildup you can clarify once a month. :) This is the video I followed, when I first tried the technique. ruclips.net/video/4V2NtyZ-hyw/видео.html
This is how I style 2nd/3rd day hair! I usually just use my gel but water it down! My goal was to never have a ton of different products - so I just have my holy grail gel!
Thats incredible - I need to go back to not using shampoo. I just have such dry/flaking/dandruff scalp this winter that I keep using shampoo. So I use the blue La Looks gel - nothing special, but is super cheap and gets the job done! I do sometimes use a herbal essence gel for 2nd day hair because it smells so good!
Hi Susie! Love you’re videos and I, like you, are a wash and go type of curly girl. Simplicity is key!! I have to say I like your results more when you follow your normal routine as opposed to this smasters technique. Not that the results from this video looked terrible but your normal routine results I like the best. Anyways, thanks for all you do for us curlies!
Susie, hi! I'm from Brazil and I just discovered your chanel and I'm loving your videos. Your hair is so so beautiful and we kind of have the same texture. But have to say I like more your usual biotera and no difusing curly hair. ❤
@@CurlySusie okay, ver old comment, but that's so funny. I'm from Texas and I didn't think I had an accent either, or at least compared to most Texans. I was on a subway in Manhattan with my Brooklyn friend I was visiting and she made some comment about my accent. I was surprised, and told her I didn't think I really had an accent and the people on the subway around us laughed at me! It's one of my favorite stories from that vacation.
Yup, it looks amazing! Happy to see you using that Shea Moisture conditioner as I just bought some from Walmart and will try to use it as a co-wash as you do. Where do you get your Bioterra gel? (Also in Canada so possibly the same stores). Thanks for the video :)
Thanks - will check the Sally's here (though it's out in the boonies!). I did see some Biotera products at Walmart so I might just ask them if they'd order it in. Hope your blizzard doesn't last too long!
Just stunning. I hope I get half the results you have. 😊 I started this week and already feel overwhelming stressed. My hair feels like straw to the touch like brittle and I don't think my hair has ever felt like this. I think I need to find a leave in conditioner or something. 😊
Hi Veronica, thank you so much!! Hmmmm maybe try a deep conditioner once a week. Also, when you rinse your conditioner out in the shower, don’t rinse it out all the way. Are you using a hard hold gel??
Curly Susie hi 😊 OK I will try that. I did do another wash last night I absolutely could not stand that rough, brittle feeling another day. This morning is was not like that. I think it was something called Mist-her right it's a refresh in the morning because I did not do that this morning and my hair feel a lot more normal today. I am using all deva curl products until I am in a routine and feel confident to branch out...lol I have twice used the Arc Angel gel that they have. I use it in the shower on really wet hair and do a few scrunches and then wrap in the micro fiber hair towels to dry for about 30 min. This is harder than I thought figuring what your hair likes and doesn't. I am not sure I have time to dedicate to all that but I am going to try. Thanks so very for helping me.
My favorite conditioners are the Sally’s GVP conditioning balm, it’s cheap and smells great and it’s so hydrating, I also love the Giovanni smooth as silk deeper moisture conditioner....it’s at Marshall’s and TJ maxx a lot, it’s $12.99 for a huge pump bottle. I can Co wash as well as condition with it. It’s just right. I also love the deva melt into moisture treatment. It’s the most incredible thing I’ve tried. It’s good as a mask or you can use a very small amount as a reg conditioner if your hair is really dry.
Hi, new to the curly girl method and I've really enjoyed your videos. Like you, I am on the go and have a tendency to go out with wet hair! lol. Just bought Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Conditioner and the gel that goes with it. Haven't tried it yet though because I'm working through some other products (have bought sulfate free shampoo and what not but only recently stopped using it daily). Would love if you would do reviews on drugstore brands cuz I'm also cheap and don't want to spend a fortune on everything LOL. anyways, love you!
My hair is similar to yours (but much shorter) and I am going to try the CG method once I use up my current bottle of silicone conditioner. Your videos are so helpful! I'm from Canada too and wondering where you buy Shea Moisture products?
Hair porosity has to do with the chemical makeup of your hair strands and also how flat or raised the cuticles are. People have all different porosities. Generally curly/frizzy hair is more porous and looks more dull. But there are so many levels. Chemical & heat damage can cause the cuticle to be more stiff/permanently raised. Does this make sense. I’m no scientist that’s for sure!
Hi, my hair mimics yours very closely, and I noticed you have an adorable baby, my question is, did your hair start to fall out after having him? I have very thick hair so its not notacable, but it is impossible for me to style and myh curl pattern is suffering. Just wondering if you went through this.
Hi Samantha, My hair fell out a LOT after he was born, I actually had two bald patches right in my Widow's peak area. when he was around 8 months old, It all started to grow back & now my hair is back to normal. I can notice that I have short hairs in those areas but they blend in now. Its due to hormonal changes, just give it time :)
Hi. I have the same problem but due to abortion. Went to my dermatologist just today. He gave me zinc, calcium and biotin supplements along with a multivitamin. He prescribed me a serum to apply on scalp. I am also required to eat nuts like almonds and walnuts and have milk, spinach, pomegranate and beetroot in my daily diet. I hope you can get some help with this info. I would recommend to consult a dermatologist.
When you add your gel do you add it soaking wet then use your t-shirt to dry off some or dry before gel? Jumping in the shower now. 🤣 I have watched a few of your videos and purchased these products. Thank you for making it all look easy!!!!!! Greetings from CA!
Do you like the scent of the smoothie😳? Im sorry but i bought it and after using it a few times - it smells like- it reminds me of -😐- It smells like Vommmmit😫😫 i think it works well..but I do not care for that smell... Your hair looks beautiful. But what do you think of the smell of this product? I just like stuff that smells good and for me- i just cant walk around getting wiffs and wafts of that odor...😳😧 Just my nose i guess
Hi, Susie! I’m a new subscriber from Oregon :) I love your hair and videos! You’re the RUclipsr I most relate to as far as my lazy-hair routine and the texture of my hair.
I keep thinking I have your hair but then I realized it's not quite exactly the same texture and porosity.. Lol I have total hair admiration. going to try this technique. I'm really struggling with the back of my head and getting it to lay well. How do you do all of your product applications with your head forward and not have the back curls clump with the front curls funny and then leave weird spots on the back of your head? I have tried so many different things and I'm still not getting the back done well. If I style my hair with all of my hair leaning back or side to side then it ends up flat with no volume.
I literally just got the Shea moisture smoothie and I took and shower and put the product in and just saw this video on my recommended and now looking at how I applied mine I’m not sure it will turn out good lol
Hi susie, just found your channel this morning.... Love it, I am way older than you , but love the tips you give!! You have a beautiful attitude. xo Lori
OMG, my nephew and his girlfriend were visiting in Ontario from Cape Breton. Had a great time with them yesterday and they are heading Back today. They love Cape Breton.
I appreciate the videos where you use a diffuser. I tried the air dry method, but after three hours, my hair was still damp at the scalp. I do like the gel cast and I have noticed less frizz, despite living in Hawaii. I use Ouidad products (cleansing oil, deep conditioner, CC Gel) but have been considering exploring Monat products. But I may revisit the Bioterra and Shea Moisture. What is your opinion on Monat? (I should state I have thyroid issues, and Monat helps with the hair loss from that)
Hello!!!! So happy to have found you! Can I use the smooth if I don’t diffuse? I was using it incorrectly and mixing it with water. I could not see the print LOL!
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Susie, I just have to say that I really love your channel! I think I found you like a month ago or so and I can't wait for the new video each week. You are super down to earth and keep things simple. I've been doing the CGM for a few months now and bought a travel size of the SM Smoothie and like you, hadn't really liked it. It was a bit thick for me as well. I did just try it again today, by coincidence, and applied it on soaking wet hair before I applied my gel. I actually like the way it came out this time (I think previously I had blotted dry my hair a bit so it wasn't dripping wet). I've watched some videos on Smasters, and will definitely give this a try. Thank you for the super easy video tutorial. I'm excited to see you experiment with different products. I've been using DevaCurl and love it, but would like to see some other products that are a bit more budget friendly and how they work for you. Thanks!
Thank you so much Christine! Another thing I noticed since trying heavier products is that I actually have to wash my hair more often. I used to be "co-wash" only, but lately I've been washing my hair with a low foaming shampoo every 10 days to 2 weeks & my hair seems curlier & shinier. There is so so much trial and error. Im all about the cost effective products lol.
Which low foaming shampoos have you tried/liked? I've only been using DevaCurl No Poo and I like it, but it's nice to try other things. Acutally, I just watched your DevaCurl review video and it made me wonder about my hair. I only know that brand for now, and I need to try others to see if it makes a difference because my curly look good, but I do have some blah pieces throughout and maybe have a protein sensitivity as well. So many things to try/learn from!
Tell me about it! I try to keep it as simple as possible... there are SO many products. I have used my baby's aveeno shampoo & also aveda rosemary & mint shampoo. (I had a bunch of samples)
Your videos have completely changed my life! Before I would go to school with natural hair and people would say I looked like I just rolled out of bed:( now they say they wish the had my curls! And may I just say your hair is the same as mine and you are by far my fav RUclipsr
Hey Mia!!! Thank you so so so much & I know how you feel. I used to hate my hair & now it’s such a huge part of who I am. 💕💕💕💕
I love how stoked she is about her hair results! Love this channel
Your videos are fantastic! Here's a tip for curly people with dandruff. Dandruff is caused by microbes we all have on our skin reacting negatively with our scalp. When I'm in the shower I use a dandruff conditioner--there are at least 2-3 brands of condish out there like this that are curly girl safe--(no shampoo!) in a squeeze bottle with a cone shaped tip. I dilute that with water to make it more fluid in the shower and I apply that to my scalp, massage it into my scalp really good and apply my cowash to the rest of my hair. I let that sit while I wash my body. Then I rinse it all out and use a microfiber towel to scrunch out most of the excess water. I apply my products. (In my case I have very porous hair so I use the heavier Shea Moisture line made for porous hair.) Then I have to diffuse because the moisture plus the heat of my scalp encourages the growth of these unwanted microbes--no air drying for me. I have dandruff and itch free hair for up to 4 days--and a very clean scalp!--without the use of dandruff shampoo. Ever. Hope that helps someone!
Susie you are so beautiful! I'm so jealous that all you have to wear is a light lipstick and look so fantastic! Great channel!
Thanks for the final review Susie! I was looking for someone saying that they felt their hair heavy too since everyone only talked about how amazing this product is, I’ll definitely try this technique.
I have the shea moisture curl smoothie too and that stuff is insane!!! best curl cream ive used and i love the smell :)
Courtney Pie I think it leaves my hair feeling sticky. Same with the gel soufflé. 👎🏻
@@samanthamay5636 that means you have low porosity hair
Is there any hold to the smoothie or is it more of a curl-friendly leave-in conditioner?
I've been watching your channel so much. Today was my first curly girl day and already my hair looks better. Thanks for all your tips xxx
That’s awesome Amanda!!
I'm so glad I found a fellow Canadian Curly Girl! I just started my curly journey this January: my hair is quite damaged and dry (thanks Prairie winds lol) so I'm in "hair rehab" right now, but I think I can try this method! Thank you so much for sharing. And thanks for adding the major silicones to avoid in your description box! You've got a new subie ;)
Hi Kathryn!! Thanks so much for watching & subscribing. I love this method, it’s so easy.
Sooo pretty! Would never have thought to put gel UNDER curl cream- very interesting ☺️💕
This technique really helps enhance my waves too. I love the generic value conditioner grom Sallys beauty supply. It gives great slip.
Omg I literally just bought the Shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie and I didn't know how to apply it differently to my wavy hair so thank you soooo much for this video!!!
I would 100% dilute it and only use a small amount :) Thanks for watching.
Let me know if you like it!!
Have low porosity hair and think this technique will be perfect for my hair. Thanks for explaining the technique.
Thank you for watching Sue!
V05 Strawberries and Cream conditioner is awesome. Smells great and the slip is amazeballs!
Omg! This is the best my hair has diffused ever!! Feels so soft and defined!!
YAY!!! That makes me happy.
Did you use only the shea moisture or the gel too ? Thanks
I seriously love how raw and honest you are!
Love your channel. I just started my curly hair journey about 3 weeks ago and your clean simplified approach has been so helpful! I am going to try this technique out in the morning. Thanks!!
Thank you so much Sarah!
Wow! What a stunning result.
This is the best I've seen your hair look! And it always looks gorgeous. So I guess that means that here, it looks the gorgeous-est! And the video is very helpful, as usual - so direct and no-nonsense - I love it!! :)
I just love seeing what you do. Your hair is wonderful. I'm quite a bit older, and have to go on a trip soon. I'm terrified that I can't figure out what to do with my hair by then. I have been growing it, and had the bottom of it trimmed recently to blunt the it. Now, it's harder to keep a curl... of course. I knew it might not be the best cut. I've only seen a couple of your videos so far, and love what you're teaching, but I copied down what you said in a previous video, so will try to get some of the products. I see that you have some layers. Everytime I tell a stylist to cut it to encourage the curl, they layer the bottom so much that it thins out the edge and it's even more frizzy. I don't know how to overcome that. Everytime it gets to a certain length, and I have to get a trim, it takes another year to get most of the layers grown out. I think, before I cut it again, I'll try to get some of the products you show. I have a Sally here if that's a good place to try to find the products. Any advise beyond what you've already provided? Thank you so much for these videos.
I bought that smoothie recently and love it. My hair soaks it right up. I just ordered a new hair dryer with a diffuser and am excited to try this technique for more volume. I love your videos since I am also a wash and go type of person. Thanks so much.😊
Just try it today and finaly a products that I love 😎 Did you try the curl milk of shea moisture ? And the biotera gel too ? Thanks 😉
Did you use biotera gel with it or only the shea moisture ? Thanks
Every time I watch your videos I always say that I have to start the cg method , I'm in love with these type of curls !!!!
Do it!!!!& thank you :)
Energizer Energizer DO IT!!!!!!! 😍
Stacy Higginson I will 😍😍😍
Thank you so much for creating these videos! I'm starting the CGM and find that your approach to the method very easy to understand and genuine. Can't wait to have healthy hair :)
Thanks for the comment Amanda :)
Love your videos!!! I have frizzy curly hair and I would love to have hair like yours omg! I have so many conditioners and shampoos. I have to see that curly girl approved products. I need this in my life lol
Suzanne!!!! My hair used to be SO SO bad. It took some time & trial & error with products but I’ll never go back :)
Don't know if this happened to anyone else, but Shea moisture burned my scalp. I'm still struggling with dry scalp and dandruff three weeks later. It's almost all gone now, but I've used Maui brand products and they've been AWESOME! They smell great and my hair looks fantastic. Thanks for the videos, Susie ❤️. You have transformed my hair!!
It might be an ingredient sensitivity. I'm allergic to shea butter so if i'm not careful while reading ingredient labels I have the same thing happen.
I have got to figure out how to use curl cream. It might be too heavy for my hair but I have that same cream and you’ve inspired me to give it another try!
I love Shea Moisture Products! I use the curl enhancing smoothie. My hair is shoulder length. When my hair is dripping wet I apply a quarter sized amount and then wrap my hair in my Turbie Towel. I let my hair dry for about 5-10 minutes then apply about 3 pea sized amounts, with wet hands. I apply the pea sized amounts to my ends. One pea sized amount to the back of my head and each side of my head. My ends love the moisture it delivers. I am high porosity.
Hi Sinndy! I might have to try that :)
Curly Susie I seen many people comment that The Curl Enhancing Smoothie is heavy and you mentioned that you had trouble in the past. Lol, I have applied way too much before and it can be heavy. When I apply the majority of the product to dripping wet hair, the water thins out the product.
@@sinndymorr6358 nice to know! I have this product sitting in my bathroom since it never worked for me. I'll try it again and see how it goes.
I used the smoothie one on my 4 year old daughter it made her hair super curly I loved it and do it to mine to!
this video helped so much thank you!!!
Wow your hair looks BEAUTIFUL
Thank you for sharing, Susie. Just got the smoothie and I’m going to follow your steps closely🤞😊
Ohhh Curly I finaly try the shea moisture today and wow I am just loving it ! My curls pop back 👌 I was crying because after spend lots of money on bumble n bumble it was a disaster !! Susie your are so cute and I thank you so much ... I was going crazy to try other like cantu, bounce curls etccc
But now I need to see if the biotera gel will help to hold more the curls 😉
Saving money 😛
Hi from Quebec and keep helping us 💙
And love love the shape and haircut on your last video !!!! 👌
I had that too before, like 5 years ago, and didn't like it because I wasn't using it right and thought it made my hair look greasy so I gave it to my black sister (I'm white, we're adopted lol). But I'm going to have to try it again!
Thank you for trying the smoothie and reviewing it.. I'll definitely try it out
A little bit goes a LONG way! It smells amazing.
Your hair is literally my dream
Your hair looks beautiful!!! I’m going to have to try this!
Thank you!! It worked really well & it was pretty easy.
I can relate to being a wash and go kind of gal👍🏻 While it’s still cool weather in NY, I need to diffuse my hair before I go to work. Don’t usually do this for more than 10 minutes. First I air dry with products applied to wet hair for about 30-45 minutes. After I diffuse, my hair is probably about 60-70% dry. My hair takes HOURS to dry! Not sure about porosity. Have you tried Curlsmith brand? They’re from the 🇬🇧 but available on their site and Ulta online. Liked their Oil in Cream and Soufflé, but not the Cowash. That needs a conditioner with it for my dry hair.
Hi April!! I love New York this time of year :) I might try your diffusing method. What is your favourite conditioner??
Hi Susie, I like the Devacurl Deep Sea Repair as my deep conditioning treatment. I’ve been using Devacurl Decadence One Condition. Not sure if it’s working for me anymore. Just ordered Amika Cowash, curl cream and gel. They’re a brand in Brooklyn, NY.
i just started my journey buuuuuut i am soooo motivated because of your simple and very clear tutorials. so happy, i found you on youtube. wish you the very best, stay the way you are and i am looking forward to new tutorials🌸🌸🌸
Thank you so much Tamara!!
Hey Susie. Love your channel, great info, you are so good in front of your camera. I'm going to purchase some of the products you have demonstrated to find out what my hair will do without sulfates/silicones/drying alcohols. Using my sulfate shampoo, I think I've removed all the buildup. Used no conditioner, don't have any without the cones yet. I have white hair, so right now it's super dry and so lackluster. I use Aveda Dry Remedy oil for conditioning every time I wet my hair. That's the only thing to keep it from feeling like straw and I can coax some waves/curls. Maybe it's the sulfates striping it. I was a brunette, started losing my color in my early 20's (four decades ago). Anyway, I've got to figure out what's frying it. Been a struggle for many years. Never even thought about the CGM. Gonna give it a try. Appreciate your videos. ❤️🙏🏼❤️from the very hot, humid Deep South USA y'all.
I'm nervous to co-wash, my roots get super oily. I hear not to wash every day but the oil production from my head is crazy. I will def try on a weekend to see how it works. I don't see many videos of thin, curly, color treated hair how-to's...your hair is most similar to mine. And now I will binge watch....lol
it looks great! will try this technique!
Hey Susie so i just started following your channel yesterday and i think I've watched almost all your videos lol. Im new to the curly hair journey and needed some guidance and i have definitely found that in your video's. You are hilarious & your baby is super cute! Thanks for the great vids. Cant wait for the next one!!
Thank you SO much for watching. I keep it really simple... there is a lot of more detailed info out there. If you have any specific questions, let me know :)
Thank you so much💞
After applying my products to soaking wet hair, I scrunch with a microfiber towel & wow! No need to diffuse & btw I got my amazing microfiber towel for $1 @ Dollar Tree in the car aisle lol it's big enough to use but not wrap around my head...
I love the melt into moisture mask from deva curl and the Maui moisture shea butter mask. I want to try gel over summer because cream won’t hold my hair in the humid weather
I love the melt into moisture mask also :) I prefer gel over cream 100%
Sit looks amazingly curly. Thanks!
I tried it for myself and it worked well. I had loads of curls.
Hi Susie...just started following you. Thank you for all the info and the time you spend showing us. I’m trying to grow my hair back out after 4 years of having cut it extremely short and it’s been damaged so this is so helpful in helping me embrace my curls again.
I truly enjoy your videos!! You are a lot of help to this curly girl!!
Hi Susie, So glad to find your videos cause we hav the same curly hair type, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us
Thank you so much Sandra! When I was starting to get my curls back I found RUclips so helpful. Makes me happy to be helping other curlies:)
Imma try this coz i used the same product it left my hair really weight down and greasy
I love "Mixed Chicks" Leave in Conditioner, Mixed Chicks shampoo, and Kinky Curly curling custard. I try other products but keep coming back to these 3. I am a new subsciber so I plan to keep watching and be open minded.
Thank you Donna! I will have to try these products. If the products are working really well for you, why mess with it?? I’m the same, I found products I love & I keep trying new things and going back. My problem now is that I can’t find a conditioner that I like as much as the one I started with... but it has mineral oil in it so I’m on the hunt. So much trial & error. Fun though :)
Curly Susie none of the stores near me carry these products so I have to order online...if I don't plan ahead and end up running out then I try other products...so far, I keep going back to ordering online again.
how do you apply the curling custard?
Thanks for showing this method. It really does work well. I'm also a wash and go, so I don't know if I'll want to commit to diffusing until dry, but I might have to give it a try.
Im sure you could do something similar.... dry it 1/2 way, apply product & then air dry??
That sounds like a good idea. My hair takes AGES to air dry and it is still rather cold outside in the mornings when I leave the house. So having at least 50% dry hair without spending too much time on it sounds good to me. Will try that.
Hi try just air drying the second time after adding last product, that works well for me, may work for you as too. :)
I just found your channel last week! I love your videos! I want to try this method today.
Ohhhh I’m going to try this, I have both those products already.
Hi Susie
I want to thank you for all your efforts. I have watched a lot of videos and if I just picked one channel that helped me it would be yours. I was having a meltdown today and used the Shea moisture leave in strengthen and restore leave in conditioner with the bioterra gel on damp hair and am happy with the results. You suggested these products but I can't find that video. Thanks again!
Hi Susie from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia! First, thank you for choosing to make this video. I just tried the smashers method and think I’ll really like the result. I love your videos. You are so relatable! This is a crazy steep learning curve. Thanks for the helping hand, and congratulations on baby #2. Meg from Homer, Alaska.
Hi Meg!!! I haven’t really used this technique in a LONG time. I’ll have to re-try it. Thanks for watching 💕💕
Susie, I have only just begun my curly girl journey. A little over a week ago, I just played with the technique and not changing product. This week end I made the plunge and went to Sally and bought the Shea Moisture products. I bought the Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen and Restore Shampoo, and the Curl and Shine Conditioner as well as the smoothie and the curl and Style Milk. Honestly I have felt a little overwhelmed with the product part of the curly girl method and just saw them recommended a lot so went and got them instead of looking any further. I felt it a bit heavy but so much better than before I started the CG way that I thought maybe it's just a transition stage thing, so definitely going to try this smasters technique. But I have a question...I forgot I needed a gel...if I have this product do I need a gel too? Would you co-wash then gel then the smoothie? I haven't decided what to do with the milk yet...maybe add it in my spray bottle of water like you said....follow what I heard you say, "because someone on you tube told be to" LOL! Looking forward to your video next week on products. As I said that's where I am getting stumped
I've used this technique and it works great, only I do the curl cream first and the gel last. I have also let it air dry after the rewetting and second product. That works for me too! Thanks for the Biotera recommendation my hair likes it a lot. Not crazy about the soapy scent though 😁
Try Walgreens for the LA Sport Gel. That's where we get it in the States.
Fab J basically. You only smasters with a gel. Also, be careful because shea moisture builds up a lot.
Hi Rachel most instructions I've seen for this technique use two products but whatever works for you is the way to go. For any potential buildup you can clarify once a month. :) This is the video I followed, when I first tried the technique. ruclips.net/video/4V2NtyZ-hyw/видео.html
Your hair is beautiful!! Just out of curiosity, how often do you wash your hair??
This is how I style 2nd/3rd day hair! I usually just use my gel but water it down! My goal was to never have a ton of different products - so I just have my holy grail gel!
What's your favourite Gel!! For the last year I have honestly only used conditioner & gel... and every few months wash my hair with shampoo.
Thats incredible - I need to go back to not using shampoo. I just have such dry/flaking/dandruff scalp this winter that I keep using shampoo. So I use the blue La Looks gel - nothing special, but is super cheap and gets the job done! I do sometimes use a herbal essence gel for 2nd day hair because it smells so good!
You are the 100th person to recommend that gel hahaha. I can't find it anywhere. I'll have to order it.
It has such great hold! in Eastern US - target, drug stores, walmart all have it! I've ordered it from amazon before though!
@@ajg0708 Doesn't that gel make your hair hard and build up?
Hi Susie! Love you’re videos and I, like you, are a wash and go type of curly girl. Simplicity is key!! I have to say I like your results more when you follow your normal routine as opposed to this smasters technique. Not that the results from this video looked terrible but your normal routine results I like the best. Anyways, thanks for all you do for us curlies!
I love it! Really pretty curls!
I have the same smoothie and I have had the same problem!! Thanks so much for this 💕 Definitely about to try this 😂
Susie, hi! I'm from Brazil and I just discovered your chanel and I'm loving your videos. Your hair is so so beautiful and we kind of have the same texture. But have to say I like more your usual biotera and no difusing curly hair. ❤
Susie do you know if this technique works with the Curl Smith products please? Your hair & curls are beautiful!
How often can you do the smasters technique? Can you do it if you wet your hair but don’t cowash it? Your hair looks amazing!
What curl type are you? I think my hair is similar to yours but I just started CGM this week! You are my favorite video person so far!
Hi Susie!! This new way of styling your hair looks awesome!! I will try it to thanks!! Stay warm, here in Florida it's 82 degrees today, ❤❤
You have such an interesting accent! Im from BC, and I never realized how differently we speak
Thank you Cathryn. I didn’t even know I had an accent until I started making videos lol!
@@CurlySusie okay, ver old comment, but that's so funny. I'm from Texas and I didn't think I had an accent either, or at least compared to most Texans. I was on a subway in Manhattan with my Brooklyn friend I was visiting and she made some comment about my accent. I was surprised, and told her I didn't think I really had an accent and the people on the subway around us laughed at me! It's one of my favorite stories from that vacation.
Yup, it looks amazing! Happy to see you using that Shea Moisture conditioner as I just bought some from Walmart and will try to use it as a co-wash as you do. Where do you get your Bioterra gel? (Also in Canada so possibly the same stores). Thanks for the video :)
Hi Maureen! I get the Biotera gel exclusively from Sally's. You can also order online :) Thanks again for watching.
Thanks - will check the Sally's here (though it's out in the boonies!). I did see some Biotera products at Walmart so I might just ask them if they'd order it in. Hope your blizzard doesn't last too long!
Thank you for sharing, I am going to try this method!
I love it for quick styling!!
Thank you so much I have been searching for a long time for this video FINALLY!!!!!
Just stunning. I hope I get half the results you have. 😊 I started this week and already feel overwhelming stressed. My hair feels like straw to the touch like brittle and I don't think my hair has ever felt like this. I think I need to find a leave in conditioner or something. 😊
Hi Veronica, thank you so much!! Hmmmm maybe try a deep conditioner once a week. Also, when you rinse your conditioner out in the shower, don’t rinse it out all the way. Are you using a hard hold gel??
Curly Susie hi 😊 OK I will try that. I did do another wash last night I absolutely could not stand that rough, brittle feeling another day. This morning is was not like that. I think it was something called Mist-her right it's a refresh in the morning because I did not do that this morning and my hair feel a lot more normal today. I am using all deva curl products until I am in a routine and feel confident to branch out...lol I have twice used the Arc Angel gel that they have. I use it in the shower on really wet hair and do a few scrunches and then wrap in the micro fiber hair towels to dry for about 30 min. This is harder than I thought figuring what your hair likes and doesn't. I am not sure I have time to dedicate to all that but I am going to try. Thanks so very for helping me.
My favorite conditioners are the Sally’s GVP conditioning balm, it’s cheap and smells great and it’s so hydrating, I also love the Giovanni smooth as silk deeper moisture conditioner....it’s at Marshall’s and TJ maxx a lot, it’s $12.99 for a huge pump bottle. I can Co wash as well as condition with it. It’s just right. I also love the deva melt into moisture treatment. It’s the most incredible thing I’ve tried. It’s good as a mask or you can use a very small amount as a reg conditioner if your hair is really dry.
Thank you!! I’ll try those for sure. I have the melt into moisture mask. Love it!!
Smasters looks great on ya!
Hi, new to the curly girl method and I've really enjoyed your videos. Like you, I am on the go and have a tendency to go out with wet hair! lol. Just bought Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Conditioner and the gel that goes with it. Haven't tried it yet though because I'm working through some other products (have bought sulfate free shampoo and what not but only recently stopped using it daily). Would love if you would do reviews on drugstore brands cuz I'm also cheap and don't want to spend a fortune on everything LOL. anyways, love you!
My hair is similar to yours (but much shorter) and I am going to try the CG method once I use up my current bottle of silicone conditioner. Your videos are so helpful! I'm from Canada too and wondering where you buy Shea Moisture products?
Hi Taylor! Thanks for watching. I get Shea Moisture at both Sally & Walmart.
"Die fuse" haha
You are a sweetheart.
Also pleaassee tell me the porosity type of ur hair.
Keep up the good work. ♥️
Hey Neha. I have high porosity hair.. but I gotta say, the healthier it gets, I know the porosity is changing.
Curly Susie Wow! Changing porosity?!?! Is that a thing :O
I had no idea
Thanks love
♥️
Hair porosity has to do with the chemical makeup of your hair strands and also how flat or raised the cuticles are. People have all different porosities. Generally curly/frizzy hair is more porous and looks more dull. But there are so many levels. Chemical & heat damage can cause the cuticle to be more stiff/permanently raised. Does this make sense. I’m no scientist that’s for sure!
Curly Susie Yes, it makes sense.
Thanks for the information.
♥️
Hi, my hair mimics yours very closely, and I noticed you have an adorable baby, my question is, did your hair start to fall out after having him? I have very thick hair so its not notacable, but it is impossible for me to style and myh curl pattern is suffering. Just wondering if you went through this.
Hi Samantha, My hair fell out a LOT after he was born, I actually had two bald patches right in my Widow's peak area. when he was around 8 months old, It all started to grow back & now my hair is back to normal. I can notice that I have short hairs in those areas but they blend in now. Its due to hormonal changes, just give it time :)
Hi. I have the same problem but due to abortion. Went to my dermatologist just today. He gave me zinc, calcium and biotin supplements along with a multivitamin. He prescribed me a serum to apply on scalp. I am also required to eat nuts like almonds and walnuts and have milk, spinach, pomegranate and beetroot in my daily diet. I hope you can get some help with this info. I would recommend to consult a dermatologist.
Pretty! I'm so gonna try shea moisture!
I love the results!!!!
Really find ur video helpful. Can u plz share a good diffuser for curly girl but not too expensive !!!
When you add your gel do you add it soaking wet then use your t-shirt to dry off some or dry before gel? Jumping in the shower now. 🤣
I have watched a few of your videos and purchased these products. Thank you for making it all look easy!!!!!! Greetings from CA!
Do you like the scent of the smoothie😳? Im sorry but i bought it and after using it a few times - it smells like- it reminds me of -😐- It smells like Vommmmit😫😫 i think it works well..but I do not care for that smell... Your hair looks beautiful. But what do you think of the smell of this product? I just like stuff that smells good and for me- i just cant walk around getting wiffs and wafts of that odor...😳😧
Just my nose i guess
Do you have a video on how you plop? I like the way you wrap the t-shirt better than the way I'm doing it. :)
Does the gel make your hair crunchy
Hi, Susie! I’m a new subscriber from Oregon :) I love your hair and videos! You’re the RUclipsr I most relate to as far as my lazy-hair routine and the texture of my hair.
I keep thinking I have your hair but then I realized it's not quite exactly the same texture and porosity.. Lol I have total hair admiration. going to try this technique. I'm really struggling with the back of my head and getting it to lay well. How do you do all of your product applications with your head forward and not have the back curls clump with the front curls funny and then leave weird spots on the back of your head? I have tried so many different things and I'm still not getting the back done well. If I style my hair with all of my hair leaning back or side to side then it ends up flat with no volume.
I literally just got the Shea moisture smoothie and I took and shower and put the product in and just saw this video on my recommended and now looking at how I applied mine I’m not sure it will turn out good lol
Hi susie, just found your channel this morning.... Love it, I am way older than you , but love the tips you give!! You have a beautiful attitude. xo Lori
Thank you so much Lori!
I like that it weighs it down..My hair dreads like Shakira's in loca video naturally the next day.
OMG, my nephew and his girlfriend were visiting in Ontario from Cape Breton. Had a great time with them yesterday and they are heading
Back today. They love Cape Breton.
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It looks very curly! Do you feel like it’s fuller or has more volume than with your regular routine?
When you said there's a blizzard in April, I related, as a Canadian :D
Susie, was wondering whether Shea Moisture weighs down low-po hair? Have you tried the Smasters without diffusing? I loved the volume in your hair.
I can't wait it to try this!!!!!
I appreciate the videos where you use a diffuser. I tried the air dry method, but after three hours, my hair was still damp at the scalp. I do like the gel cast and I have noticed less frizz, despite living in Hawaii.
I use Ouidad products (cleansing oil, deep conditioner, CC Gel) but have been considering exploring Monat products. But I may revisit the Bioterra and Shea Moisture.
What is your opinion on Monat?
(I should state I have thyroid issues, and Monat helps with the hair loss from that)
Looks awesome I need to get a diffuser for my Blow dryer lol
Is it okay if I just air dry it 50% instead of diffusing? Will it yield the same results? Have you tried that?
Hello!!!! So happy to have found you! Can I use the smooth if I don’t diffuse? I was using it incorrectly and mixing it with water. I could not see the print LOL!
Loved this demo......good job:)
I've never been told to leave a Thumbs Down if I didn't like the video 😂. Subbed.
You make it look so easy!!!!😁