Thank you so much for hanging out with US today! The moral of this hair cut story is to listen to your hair and give it what it needs. Just because it is a "curly cut" doesn't mean it will make your hair curlier. This is the cut that works best on my fine hair! What kind of hair cut works best for you?
I found mine by accident, although she’s not an “expert.” She was cutting my hair one day and noticed the curl pattern and pointed it out, and encouraged me to embrace my curls. I went home and searched TH-cam for curly hair videos and stumbled on the CGM and never looked back. I think even if you can’t find a curly hair expert, even finding a good hair dresser that listens and is willing to work with you is a good substitute. My gal is taking in all the tips I’m learning and passing them on to her other curly clients. 😉
Do you have any pictures of your dry cut? I would love to see the comparison of the two! ❤️ your hair is beautiful and so is the cut
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It does help when the stylist is a curly girl herself and knows how to work the locks! :) I have tried having layers, but my hair at the back, closer to the neck, does not curl as happily as the rest of them, so I ended up with curls/waves on top, and long straight strings underneath and it looked like I ran out of the salon halfway through the haircut. Does anyone have any tips for that? More product on that section, thinning the hair out?
I have the same problem, but the other way around! The hair on top of my head does not curl as much as the hair that's close to my neck. What I like to do is layer a little bit more on the parts that won't curl as much. Just don't overdo it! And give it a little bit more layers for it to have space to move around and form curls/waves. c:
Yeah. Your curl pattern is sooooo much tighter than mine. And your hair wants to spring up so much! You are definitely a candidate for a more classic "curly cut". Amazing how different hair types and textures need different things! We are are so different yet all fearfully and wonderfully made!
Fantastic, beautiful, professional cut. This stylist “gets it”. You are so lucky that she isn’t trying to be a TH-cam star, like mine was. Left me behind. ☹️. Searching yet again for someone with this amount of understanding.
That was a great video and I wished I lived there so I could go to your lovely hair dresser she is amazing. I love e layers also they make my curls bounce right up. Thank you again.
This is perfect! When I get my hair cut, they ask me if I want short layers or long layers, and I never know what to say! I am getting my hair cut this evening and will say medium layers, closer to the shorter side. Thank you!!! :) Also, my hair is so much like yours, it's crazy. I used to have my hair thinned out, especially on top, but ever since trying a modified-CGM, I have been afraid of having it thinned out! My hair is the same amount of waviness (some spots are a teeny bit curly), and thick, especially on top. My hair just isn't as healthy as yours.
I had a dry cut almost a year ago and it was a catastrophe for my hair. I've been growing it out since and am scheduled for a cut this week. So excited that you posted this the same week that I was planning on getting a cut. My stylist is new to me which makes me a little nervous: however, she carries Innersense products. Am I a little crazy to judge a stylist by the products they carry?
From one redhead to another, the moment you appeared on screen, I thought to myself, wow what amazing hair, gorgeous colour and gorgeous curls. Courtney I'm liking the look of your cut, my hair is currently all one length and I'm heading to the hairdressers in a couple of days with your cut in mind. Probs even gonna send her the video link lol
Thank youuuuu so much dear!..I did this haircut using two mirrors ..my waves turned out so good. my crown is less dense..so i dint use much of scissors there..!!!😁😁😁😁 loads of love from India!!!...hardly u find any haircut for wavy hair. My hair type is 2A!
Its almost funny that I think your hair looks longer post hair cut! I feel like my hair will feel longer after I get it cut maybe just because so much of that weight is gone! Christian seems so sweet and did an amazing job!
I have curly hair and the people know NOTHING about curly hair and they always cut it wet so I have to tell them to cut it 2-3 inches below where I actually want the length to be so when it curls up when it's dry it's not too short
My stylist cuts my hair like this, and now I’m wondering if I’m styling it wrong. I always thought it was just a bad cut. One curl goes from the top of my top layer all the way down to the bottom of my bottom layer and the layered pieces get stuck in the curl so I have no layered curls if that makes sense. I’m wondering if I should be separating out my curls by layer, but I’ve never seen you do that how do your short hair is not get tangled up in a crawl that goes all the way down?
I have long 2c/3a curly hair and always get layers cut into mine as it would be too heavy otherwise. I have high density/course textured hair and I need layers to let my curls spring up. Leaving a lot of weight in drags my curls down. I don't get short layers, but I do have medium to long layers. I haven't had a dry curly cut so I can't comment on that, but this does work for me. As to products my scalp is so sensitive, I've always used my own shampoo, conditioner etc and now use my own styling products. Sometimes I just get a wet cut (with some conditioner left in) and style it myself afterwards. My stylist comes to my house, so it's easy to do that. I think a wet cut can work for certain lengths/textures and as always personal choice plays a part. My hair is still transitioning even after more than a year of modified cgm, as when straight it is waist length. I still get a few highlights through the top sections to blend in the white (went directly to white missing out grey) through my naturally mid blonde hair, as at 48 it's an issue. I need that weight removed though, as when I'm due a cut it takes 10 hours to dry from wet. it looked like a great cut and your stylist's hair is really pretty too. Best wishes.
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one with coarse hair. It sounds like our hair is really similar, although mine isn't that long anymore. It takes hours to dry though, and I'm not keen on trying to diffuse it because putting a hairdryer near it used to always just make it even more dry!! I had a CG cut yesterday- my second one, but a completely different stylist. I won't be going back to her, as she didn't listen to how I wanted the front done, and now I have hair going right over my left eye that I can do nothing about!!
@@cathismith2624 Oh dear a bad cut is a nightmare. Maybe try a few pretty clips on that section till it grows out a little? I always clip mine up the day before wash day, as it just adds a little versatility to my style. Wishing you good hair days.
@@lorainemcgillivray77 What do you mean by 'clipping it up ' ? It will need to be done tomorrow as something that she used has made my scalp itchy, and I don't have that usually. Oh - I forgot to mention that the 2 inch section that is hanging down is pure white!! And the rest is salt and pepper, with more 'salt' right around the hairline!!
Years ago, I used to get hair cuts like this, and it was great for my curls. I don’t think she used the thinning shears quite so much, but she did the layers very similarly. I’ve had the hardest time trying to find someone to cut my layers like this, so I’m going to have to use this video to help with my next haircut. Thank you for sharing!
Omg!!! I just realized this salon is right down the street from my house!!! So excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! I have been following you for about a year...since I began this journey. Your videos have been immensely helpful for me.
My nephew has your stylist hair color and we all gotta pay high dollar for that color! Ugh. So I always tell my nephew not to be disappointed with his natural red color because so many females envy that color!
I AM BRINGING THIS VIDEO INTO THE SALON WITH ME NEXT TIME ugh I have coarse high density hair but it is SO high density that it is weighed down so easily because every strand is so thick around and there's so many they have to fight for space and this amount of layers and length between layers is exactly what I try to communicate and no one listens! Thank you!! now i wish this virus would stop so I can go get a haircut
I definitely find the shorter my hair, the more it actually hits proper curl time. The longer it has gotten and the more my layers have grown out my waves have just pulled out so it looks like I don't have any. As soon as my hair is cut up into and more layers put into it and no blunt ends, it has sprung back up and is popping. I don't have super curly hair and I just can't get it cut like a curly girl, I don't have a tight enough pattern to sustain all the weight on it. Bonus it will look nice when it's straight. I don't do it very often but it's nicefor a change.
YIKES! My wavy hair HATES point cutting and texturizing. I couldn't finish watching this video - too painful - LOL! Those techniques destroy my curls/waves. I really hope everyone knows their hair well enough to know that those things don't work for everyone.
Thick hair ( high density) needs some of the weight removed for best results. Even before I was wearing my natural texture, layering that was blunt cut didn't work(it looked flat & heavy) so I avoided it. It wasn't until I found out about point cutting & thinning sheers & started requested it & found hairstylists who could layer my hair properly that I was happy with layered haircuts & just working with my natural texture instead of against it. It dries faster & lays better with the layering. No more smoothing/drying with a blow dryer & touching up with a curling iron for me. Or getting a root perm. Those days are over thankfully.
Question, I know that you mentioned that you grew out your natural hair color, but if you have to guess on the color chart, is your hair color a 6.1 Ash or 7.1 ash?
I'm so glad you made this because I am in need of haircut and didn't know what to ask for. I recently have been having a lot a trouble with the top section of my hair and decided I need layers. Hopefully a similar haircut to this will help me.
Hi thanks for this I’m not sure about dry cuts anymore after my last haircut where the stylist still took too much off?? You have lovely hair but my hair is more like the stylist’s hair in texture so do you have any more tips?? I have even stop using styling products as it weighs it down too much?.
Karen Boyett I think some layers might be possible. I’m not a stylist. But from what Christian said, this hair cut could be modified to fit different hair densities.
Swavy Curly Courtney I’ve been talking to my girl about layers. She wants to, but I’m a little nervous. I’m going to show her this video. Thanks for the encouragement!!!
A "curly cut" is really more for an even curl pattern throughout your hair. To me the beauty of curly/wavy hair is that it's not all the same. For me who has relatively the same hair thickness and curl pattern as yours I have it cut at one length (even though it doesn't really stay that way dried) and no layers. I'm growing out to *hopefully* be able to donate a boat load of it so long as I can keep it healthy.
Hey Courtney! I've just started the CGM journey a few months ago. I'm also 2 type hair. I can tell that's it is getting better with every wash. My hair is just above the shoulders. I don't think I want to go past my shoulders. I know I need to get a cut. I haven't had too much luck with hair stylists. So, I'm a bit apprehensive about trying another one. I guess I'll just pray the Lord will lead me to one who is good and knowledgeable in cutting wavy hair.
Me. Searching through 100 videos for curly hair, pony tail cuts for my mom. 🥺 same general idea just not focused where the volume is. She has beautiful fine hair that’s curly and this helped a bit. Thanks. 😊
Would you be willing to post up some photos of the front, sides and back of you with this haircut (before it's styled and after) so I can show it to my stylist? I took notes on everything Christian said but I know not all stylists are willing to watch a video and would rather just see the photos.
It's so good to see this, because I have been told by my hairstylist that I can't have layers because my hair is curly, but you and I have the same hair type and your layers look gorgeous! Makes me want to go and find a stylist that will be more understanding!
Oh yeah! Just did that on Saturday. It was my first CG haircut so I wasn't sure if my stylist would let me bring my own products. But she was totally ok with it and she was even asking me about CG so....might have found a kindred spirit.
I have fine extremely dense hair and am a 2b/2c and I have to get this exact cut! I don’t currently have a set stylist but I lucked out with this most recent girl and she has similar hair so I felt very confident in her.
This is how I have always tried to explain my hair cuts when i go in!!! I have such a hard time with volume on the back crown part (i have a really obnoxious cowlick that make me look bald a lot) is it weird to send a video to my hair stylist and say I want this but not at much thinning ?!?! Haha
I laughed so hard at your opening statement because I do the same thing, and at first I felt weird but thankfully, my stylist has become one of my best friends so she was cool with it. Her attitude was “Great, I don’t have to use my stuff on you!” Haha!
Your hair looks amazing! Just yesterday I got a dry (not curly) cut. But she told me dry would be best for my hair. So glad I trusted her! Even if someone has not had “curly” training if they are a highly trained stylist trust them! I have had that horrible “big chop” I didn’t want before - and I was pregnant and that made it worse😡 She asked more questions than I have ever been asked (I’m 47) and it was an amazing experience 🤩
I've been trying to get brave to get a haircut because my hairdresser moved away and I was having trust issues🙄. Now that I am desperate its not safe to go out in close confines. I may have to cut it myself.🥴
You know you got an excellent trim when the before and afters are very subtle! It's coming out without that 4in you were talking about that you know things tanked!
Loved it. It looks amazing! I’ve never had a dry curly cut, only regular wet cuts 🤷🏻♀️ and I’ve honestly never had a problem. I just try to make sure my stylist understands my shrinkage 😂. My hair doesn’t like to be brushed/combed a ton but it bounces back when I go home and rewash with my own products. I’ve had a shag cut once before and I loved it 😍 I only wish I knew about how to style my hair curly when I had that cut done years ago 😭😭 Currently dying for a cut at the worst possible moment with all that’s going on.
Alexandria Torres Lol you wont know until you try it for yourself. I loved mine, but that was like 10 years ago and I didn’t understand how to properly care for my hair back then 😬. It looked the really good the day of my cut...and then every day after that I looked like a fluffy poodle because I would brush out my hair 😂😂😂😂😂 it was not a good look 😭
Here an idea for a post: the effect of using different natural products like coconut oil, coconut butter, aloe, shea butter, jojoba oil, argan oil. I'm thinking that not all of these substances help everyone the same way in terms of frizz and hydration, and perhaps you can educate us on what they are good for specifically (scalp, hydration, frizz, shine, etc)? I suspect you already have this knowledge so it would be awesome if you could compile it in a video for us ☺️
Great video! Does your stylist usually style your hair fully after a haircut, so you walk out of the salon ready to go and looking fabulous? I've been having an okay time finding someone who can cut my curly hair, but the styling portion in the salon has been a big disappointment in the last few years, even after trying a few different people. I can no longer post a cute picture after my haircut because it's usually looking frizzy and pretty undefined - I have pretty thick hair (thick individual strands) and the stylists I've seen keep insisting that because my hair is healthy, it needs the most lightweight products, even though I'd disagree given the results! Am I being too picky? Should I expect to only get a haircut and have to figure out styling all on my own at home?
Live in Texas, will travel! I lived in Midland for awhile and then went to Houston to get my hair done (previous stylist). Now I live in Ft, Worth, so not that far from Abilene, may have to find her!
I know it's been a year but I really needed this because my stylist thinks that good hair is straight thin hair and mine it's literally the opposite, so everytime I go there she cuts my hair in a way that makes my hair puffy it looks like a clown hair and my tipe of hair it's literally 2A how the heck it gets so puffy and horrible, and to add she also straighteners my air everytime I go there, and I can't say nothing because my mom chooses what I get and I can't comment, I'm 15 and I can't choose how to cut my hair.
I'm so sorry. You should have the freedom to choose your own hair cut. Personally I have pin straight hair, but my daughters both have 2b wavy hair so I watch these videos so I can learn to care for their hair. I have found the curly hair sub on reddit very helpful. Maybe if you can't choose your own cut you can at least learn about product's and styling until you have the freedom to see another hair dresser than the one your mom chooses. Good luck. I'm sorry your Mom isn't listening to you :(
Thank you for this video! I just finished 1 month on the CGM and I keep thinking eventually I'll have to get a cut and I'm terrified of it. All you hear about is dry cuts but in my rural town that is not happening. I was wondering do you plop it and put products in after the cut or does Christian do it or do you just let it air dry?
You know, in my experience a "dry curly" cut isn't necessary. And usually I just let my hair air dry product free after a cut. This time we threw in a little of the "I Create Lift" foam for fun. But usually its product free.
Hey Courtney! I've been watching all your videos lately since I'm going to start the cg method with my next wash! I've already bought a bunch of products and am ready to go! I do have a question, what do you think about silicone quaternium-20? isitcg.com says its an approved silicone, but curlsbot.com says its not and causes build up. This ingredient is in one of my existing products, a color-reviving shampoo I use to keep my color refreshed (I have a deep red ombre right now that I am growing out). Let me know what you think! Thanks for all your videos!
your stylist has hair just like my daughters hair... I would love her to make a video on how she styles her hair... but she done a fantastic job on your hair... Love it...
One day, I need to get my hair cut into a nice curly cut, but there don't seem to be stylists like this in Chicago? Like a lot of places have closed and I stopped trusting stylists over 6 years ago. She seems amazing, and I really need a stylist who cares about their clients on an individual level. Also, she has extremely pretty hair. Like both the colour and the curl pattern. Amazing! I have 4a-c hair and it only curls at the very bottom of each curl because there's so much weight. I really want to get those coils but I'm too paranoid. I even make my own products because nothing else was working. I can do trims now, and I make temporary hair colour (it's green now for Saint Patrick's) but I know I can't do a real cut. Maybe one day!
Oh my goodness! I honestly didn't know you lived in/around Abilene! I live over in New Mexico BUT my bff has a ton of family in Abilene and I visit all the time. Dunno if it's enough for a routine session with Christian every so often but I just may be able to squeeze in here and there. I'm so excited!
I love the cut. I have been getting a similar cut for years. I don’t go straight across the bottom, somewhere in between rounded and a point. I had to lay off the thinning sheers, several hairdressers went too far in with them. 😢 It’s hard to find a consistent hairdresser in my town. And when we find one they move on😢
OH that is interesting, I love the round shape idea! And yeah, I think it is easy to go too far with the thinning shears. I sure hope you find someone consistent! If Christian ever moves, I'm moving with her!
I am in love with the hair if your hair stylist, so gorgeous hair she has and her color wow ... I am trying to find out a picture of her to show my stylist to get her color with my curly hair but can not find her 😿 can you help please 😉 thanks
How do you style the front of your hair? I really need to learn how to do it, because I've just had a disastrous dry cut, and the hair at the front, on the side of my part, is hanging straight!! Help!! Great video - I'm definitely taking it with me next time 🙂
What type of haircut did you get it? I'm planning on getting a v cut because I want layers. Im not sure if the v cut is considered long layers or medium layers. I also have 2a-2b hair.
I wish I had the talent and know-how to cut my own hair! I need need NEED a cut, but because my baby is due this week, my doctor said don't go anywhere unless I absolutely have to to avoid getting sick. I really didn't plan on giving birth with this shaggy mop😫
Your haircut looks beautiful! Your videos truly help so so much. I would truly appreciate if or anyone could help me decide between buying bounce curl products or moptop products for 2a/2b hair. Or if there's any other brand of shampoo and conditioner that anyone loves so incredibly.
Just started out on my curly hair journey and I’m needing to get my hair cut soon so I’ve been trying to see what is the best way to get it cut and this video was great! I have had really thick hair ever since I was young and have actually been getting my hair cut exactly like this for years, I love layers and thinning! It helps my hair not feeling so thick and doesn’t weigh down my curls! Thanks for the video!
would you go into the salon with product free hair or your hair styled with products? i mean like if there’s products then your hairdresser can see how it behaves with products, but if it’s natural then your stylist can see the natural form? please advice! planning to get a cut soon ahahah. gonna ask for the same thing as yours!! 😂
I mean...I have done both and is hasn't really effected the cut. But I have been going to Christian for YEARS and she really knows my hair now. So it doesn't really help me to go in with styled hair for her to see that it looks like. Also she washes it for me so styling isn't really an issue either from that perspective.
Hey there! I have a really big question: I've been using the Shea Moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, and it truly makes my hair just FALL OUT 😭 The only shampoo/conditioner that never caused my fair to fall out was Paul Mitchell's ginger Awa Pui (which is an 8 on the Think Dirty App 😭) What are your current favorite products that you are using? I would love to try anything so I can take the products to my own stylist one day ❤
New to the curly girl method here! My clumps look gorgeous after plopping, but then they fall and my curls arent as pretty anymore. I'm diffusing on low and cool but not going upside-down like you do. Would love some help! They fall so much after even a few hours. Does this mean I need more gel? Am I diffusing wrong?
Oh i understand your pain. It could be a combination of things. You could be needing to use more product. You could need to be using different products. You could just need to give it more time, meaning that your curl memory just isn't back yet. It takes time for your curls to want to stick around longer than a few hours because they literally remember the years of straitening and are trying to go back to being straight.
I have been going to the same salon for around 3-4 years and had different hairdressers from time to time and I love them! Its a black female owned salon and they all have wavy/curly/kinky hair so i trust them to know textured hair. I have never brought my own products since I don’t mind using “bad” products once in a while....I spotted some CGM friendly products last time too i was there I was shook lmao 😂
Thank you so much for hanging out with US today! The moral of this hair cut story is to listen to your hair and give it what it needs. Just because it is a "curly cut" doesn't mean it will make your hair curlier. This is the cut that works best on my fine hair! What kind of hair cut works best for you?
Swavy Curly Courtney Do you live in Abilene?!? That’s where I live!
Me at the beginning of the video: you can bring your own products to a haircut?????
I always regret not bringing my own styling products. Lot of beauticians don’t always know how to style curly hair.
Whenever I forgo straightening and ask for my natural waves, they have NO CLUE. I end up a frizzball
How did you find a good hairstylist that understands wavy/curly hair?
I found mine by accident, although she’s not an “expert.” She was cutting my hair one day and noticed the curl pattern and pointed it out, and encouraged me to embrace my curls. I went home and searched TH-cam for curly hair videos and stumbled on the CGM and never looked back. I think even if you can’t find a curly hair expert, even finding a good hair dresser that listens and is willing to work with you is a good substitute. My gal is taking in all the tips I’m learning and passing them on to her other curly clients. 😉
Do you have any pictures of your dry cut? I would love to see the comparison of the two! ❤️ your hair is beautiful and so is the cut
It does help when the stylist is a curly girl herself and knows how to work the locks! :) I have tried having layers, but my hair at the back, closer to the neck, does not curl as happily as the rest of them, so I ended up with curls/waves on top, and long straight strings underneath and it looked like I ran out of the salon halfway through the haircut. Does anyone have any tips for that? More product on that section, thinning the hair out?
Wait... its not just me? lol i thought it was just my hair that was weird like that!
Me too 😅
I have the same problem, but the other way around! The hair on top of my head does not curl as much as the hair that's close to my neck. What I like to do is layer a little bit more on the parts that won't curl as much. Just don't overdo it! And give it a little bit more layers for it to have space to move around and form curls/waves. c:
Your voiceover questionnaire with Christian was so fun and informative! You should start a curly podcast!!
So gorgeous..I love it! She did beautifully and her hair is really beautiful also
Awwweee, thank you, and I agree!😃
My last curly hair cut the stylist used thinning shears and jacked my hair up sooo bad. That was in December currently still trying to grow it out
Yeah. Your curl pattern is sooooo much tighter than mine. And your hair wants to spring up so much! You are definitely a candidate for a more classic "curly cut". Amazing how different hair types and textures need different things! We are are so different yet all fearfully and wonderfully made!
Swavy Curly Courtney thinning doesn’t work on my wavy hair either
ughhh my stylist didnt use thinning shears but thinned it out by hacking at my ends now im also trying to grow it out 😭
Yes, for tighter curls thinning shears equals nothing but frizz. It works for her though 🙂
Fantastic, beautiful, professional cut. This stylist “gets it”. You are so lucky that she isn’t trying to be a TH-cam star, like mine was. Left me behind. ☹️. Searching yet again for someone with this amount of understanding.
Carolyn Alida oh man that must have been hard! I do feel super lucky to have Christian. She is such a gem!
She is amazing! I am so lucky! 😃
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I am in love with your hair stylist hair too they are so beautiful hair and her color just wow 😉
That was a great video and I wished I lived there so I could go to your lovely hair dresser she is amazing. I love
e layers also they make my curls bounce right up. Thank you again.
Di Di Oh how fun! I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s hair loves layers!
This is perfect! When I get my hair cut, they ask me if I want short layers or long layers, and I never know what to say! I am getting my hair cut this evening and will say medium layers, closer to the shorter side. Thank you!!! :) Also, my hair is so much like yours, it's crazy. I used to have my hair thinned out, especially on top, but ever since trying a modified-CGM, I have been afraid of having it thinned out! My hair is the same amount of waviness (some spots are a teeny bit curly), and thick, especially on top. My hair just isn't as healthy as yours.
I had a dry cut almost a year ago and it was a catastrophe for my hair. I've been growing it out since and am scheduled for a cut this week. So excited that you posted this the same week that I was planning on getting a cut. My stylist is new to me which makes me a little nervous: however, she carries Innersense products. Am I a little crazy to judge a stylist by the products they carry?
Teresa Stackhouse no that makes so much sense! Fingers crossed for you!!!
its not the stylists choice its the franchises. Stylists have their own favorite brands and they are not always aloud to use them at work.
Love seeing your haircuts with Christian!!
Arianna James awww thank you! You are so sweet!
From one redhead to another, the moment you appeared on screen, I thought to myself, wow what amazing hair, gorgeous colour and gorgeous curls. Courtney I'm liking the look of your cut, my hair is currently all one length and I'm heading to the hairdressers in a couple of days with your cut in mind. Probs even gonna send her the video link lol
Thank youuuuu so much dear!..I did this haircut using two mirrors ..my waves turned out so good.
my crown is less dense..so i dint use much of scissors there..!!!😁😁😁😁
loads of love from India!!!...hardly u find any haircut for wavy hair. My hair type is 2A!
Its almost funny that I think your hair looks longer post hair cut! I feel like my hair will feel longer after I get it cut maybe just because so much of that weight is gone! Christian seems so sweet and did an amazing job!
I have curly hair and the people know NOTHING about curly hair and they always cut it wet so I have to tell them to cut it 2-3 inches below where I actually want the length to be so when it curls up when it's dry it's not too short
My stylist cuts my hair like this, and now I’m wondering if I’m styling it wrong. I always thought it was just a bad cut. One curl goes from the top of my top layer all the way down to the bottom of my bottom layer and the layered pieces get stuck in the curl so I have no layered curls if that makes sense. I’m wondering if I should be separating out my curls by layer, but I’ve never seen you do that how do your short hair is not get tangled up in a crawl that goes all the way down?
I have long 2c/3a curly hair and always get layers cut into mine as it would be too heavy otherwise. I have high density/course textured hair and I need layers to let my curls spring up. Leaving a lot of weight in drags my curls down. I don't get short layers, but I do have medium to long layers. I haven't had a dry curly cut so I can't comment on that, but this does work for me. As to products my scalp is so sensitive, I've always used my own shampoo, conditioner etc and now use my own styling products. Sometimes I just get a wet cut (with some conditioner left in) and style it myself afterwards. My stylist comes to my house, so it's easy to do that. I think a wet cut can work for certain lengths/textures and as always personal choice plays a part. My hair is still transitioning even after more than a year of modified cgm, as when straight it is waist length. I still get a few highlights through the top sections to blend in the white (went directly to white missing out grey) through my naturally mid blonde hair, as at 48 it's an issue. I need that weight removed though, as when I'm due a cut it takes 10 hours to dry from wet. it looked like a great cut and your stylist's hair is really pretty too. Best wishes.
Loraine Mcgillivray Oh wow! That is a long time to dry! 10 hours! My goodness! I’m glad you know you hair so well! 🤗
I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one still transitioning after over a year too. Christian is such a good stylist, and her hair is gorgeous!!!
I'm so glad that I'm not the only one with coarse hair. It sounds like our hair is really similar, although mine isn't that long anymore. It takes hours to dry though, and I'm not keen on trying to diffuse it because putting a hairdryer near it used to always just make it even more dry!! I had a CG cut yesterday- my second one, but a completely different stylist. I won't be going back to her, as she didn't listen to how I wanted the front done, and now I have hair going right over my left eye that I can do nothing about!!
@@cathismith2624 Oh dear a bad cut is a nightmare. Maybe try a few pretty clips on that section till it grows out a little? I always clip mine up the day before wash day, as it just adds a little versatility to my style. Wishing you good hair days.
@@lorainemcgillivray77 What do you mean by 'clipping it up ' ? It will need to be done tomorrow as something that she used has made my scalp itchy, and I don't have that usually. Oh - I forgot to mention that the 2 inch section that is hanging down is pure white!! And the rest is salt and pepper, with more 'salt' right around the hairline!!
I cant tell its lighter and lots more movement! How exciting! ❤
Peach Tea well I’m sure excited! Lol thank you!
Years ago, I used to get hair cuts like this, and it was great for my curls. I don’t think she used the thinning shears quite so much, but she did the layers very similarly. I’ve had the hardest time trying to find someone to cut my layers like this, so I’m going to have to use this video to help with my next haircut. Thank you for sharing!
Omg!!! I just realized this salon is right down the street from my house!!! So excited!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! I have been following you for about a year...since I began this journey. Your videos have been immensely helpful for me.
Oh, that is awesome! I'm so glad these videos are helping you so much!❤
My nephew has your stylist hair color and we all gotta pay high dollar for that color! Ugh. So I always tell my nephew not to be disappointed with his natural red color because so many females envy that color!
I AM BRINGING THIS VIDEO INTO THE SALON WITH ME NEXT TIME ugh I have coarse high density hair but it is SO high density that it is weighed down so easily because every strand is so thick around and there's so many they have to fight for space and this amount of layers and length between layers is exactly what I try to communicate and no one listens! Thank you!! now i wish this virus would stop so I can go get a haircut
I'm so glad you liked the video! ❤
I definitely find the shorter my hair, the more it actually hits proper curl time. The longer it has gotten and the more my layers have grown out my waves have just pulled out so it looks like I don't have any. As soon as my hair is cut up into and more layers put into it and no blunt ends, it has sprung back up and is popping. I don't have super curly hair and I just can't get it cut like a curly girl, I don't have a tight enough pattern to sustain all the weight on it. Bonus it will look nice when it's straight. I don't do it very often but it's nicefor a change.
She’s a curly girl too, and gets it. I found one with curls too and it made all the difference! Mine does a combo dry/wet cut.
She really does get it, she's amazing!
I’m confused as to why your hair looks so curly in other videos/pictures but it’s not looking curly/wavy
YIKES! My wavy hair HATES point cutting and texturizing. I couldn't finish watching this video - too painful - LOL! Those techniques destroy my curls/waves. I really hope everyone knows their hair well enough to know that those things don't work for everyone.
Love this! some states are strict about the salon having MSDS sheets about every product, which is why clients can’t bring in product!
Thick hair ( high density) needs some of the weight removed for best results. Even before I was wearing my natural texture, layering that was blunt cut didn't work(it looked flat & heavy) so I avoided it. It wasn't until I found out about point cutting & thinning sheers & started requested it & found hairstylists who could layer my hair properly that I was happy with layered haircuts & just working with my natural texture instead of against it. It dries faster & lays better with the layering. No more smoothing/drying with a blow dryer & touching up with a curling iron for me. Or getting a root perm. Those days are over thankfully.
Oh wow she’s in Abilene?! Happen to have any recommendations for something in San Angelo?!
Question, I know that you mentioned that you grew out your natural hair color, but if you have to guess on the color chart, is your hair color a 6.1 Ash or 7.1 ash?
I'm so glad you made this because I am in need of haircut and didn't know what to ask for. I recently have been having a lot a trouble with the top section of my hair and decided I need layers. Hopefully a similar haircut to this will help me.
You're welcome, good luck with your hair cut!
thats my fave haircut too! my waves love the layers so much :D I had a dry cut once but never again
It's so good!😆🤗
Hi thanks for this I’m not sure about dry cuts anymore after my last haircut where the stylist still took too much off?? You have lovely hair but my hair is more like the stylist’s hair in texture so do you have any more tips?? I have even stop using styling products as it weighs it down too much?.
Courtney! would you ever do a video where you talk about highlights / colour in swavy-wavy-curly hair?
I love your haircut. Pretty sure mine is too thin for that many layers. Envious!
Thank you! You are so sweet!❤
Karen Boyett I think some layers might be possible. I’m not a stylist. But from what Christian said, this hair cut could be modified to fit different hair densities.
Swavy Curly Courtney I’ve been talking to my girl about layers. She wants to, but I’m a little nervous. I’m going to show her this video. Thanks for the encouragement!!!
Thin hair actually work great with layers (well most of them), they key is no thinning out those layers afterwards
A "curly cut" is really more for an even curl pattern throughout your hair. To me the beauty of curly/wavy hair is that it's not all the same. For me who has relatively the same hair thickness and curl pattern as yours I have it cut at one length (even though it doesn't really stay that way dried) and no layers. I'm growing out to *hopefully* be able to donate a boat load of it so long as I can keep it healthy.
Hey Courtney! I've just started the CGM journey a few months ago. I'm also 2 type hair. I can tell that's it is getting better with every wash. My hair is just above the shoulders. I don't think I want to go past my shoulders. I know I need to get a cut. I haven't had too much luck with hair stylists. So, I'm a bit apprehensive about trying another one. I guess I'll just pray the Lord will lead me to one who is good and knowledgeable in cutting wavy hair.
Do you ever french braid your hair when it’s like this? I french braid my hair a lot but am exploring my wavy/curly hair
Me. Searching through 100 videos for curly hair, pony tail cuts for my mom. 🥺 same general idea just not focused where the volume is. She has beautiful fine hair that’s curly and this helped a bit. Thanks. 😊
You both are gorgeous! Thanks so much for explaining everything so concise, it's very helpful. 👌😊
Would you be willing to post up some photos of the front, sides and back of you with this haircut (before it's styled and after) so I can show it to my stylist? I took notes on everything Christian said but I know not all stylists are willing to watch a video and would rather just see the photos.
It's so good to see this, because I have been told by my hairstylist that I can't have layers because my hair is curly, but you and I have the same hair type and your layers look gorgeous! Makes me want to go and find a stylist that will be more understanding!
Yelp is your friend! I find that reading reviews for a hair stylist is imperative.
That really depends tho. My hair always waves to the outside at the ends resulting in looking like a hedgehog when I cut it in layers.
Oh yeah! Just did that on Saturday. It was my first CG haircut so I wasn't sure if my stylist would let me bring my own products. But she was totally ok with it and she was even asking me about CG so....might have found a kindred spirit.
That's great! Glad you had a found a good curly stylist!
Yeay! That is awesome!!!
Thank you for this video!!!!! I've always seen that it should be cut dry so when they come at it wet with that tiny comb it makes me openly cringe.
Do you re-wet your hair after the cut (in the salon?) to style as normal or do you just let it go natural until the next wash day?
I need a haircut for these heavy looking waves & I was stressing about the use of silicone & heat!!!
They are pretty harsh on my hair there :(
Hi courtney.. should i let the stylist use thinning scissor for my wavy hair.. im 2a-2c.. my hair is so thin now "
I have fine extremely dense hair and am a 2b/2c and I have to get this exact cut! I don’t currently have a set stylist but I lucked out with this most recent girl and she has similar hair so I felt very confident in her.
That's great, It is such a relief when you find a great stylist!
This is how I have always tried to explain my hair cuts when i go in!!! I have such a hard time with volume on the back crown part (i have a really obnoxious cowlick that make me look bald a lot) is it weird to send a video to my hair stylist and say I want this but not at much thinning ?!?! Haha
I laughed so hard at your opening statement because I do the same thing, and at first I felt weird but thankfully, my stylist has become one of my best friends so she was cool with it. Her attitude was “Great, I don’t have to use my stuff on you!” Haha!
Haha, I'm so glad you liked it!😀
I love your stylist hair.
Polly right?!? It’s like real life Disney princess hair!
Your hair looks amazing! Just yesterday I got a dry (not curly) cut. But she told me dry would be best for my hair. So glad I trusted her! Even if someone has not had “curly” training if they are a highly trained stylist trust them! I have had that horrible “big chop” I didn’t want before - and I was pregnant and that made it worse😡 She asked more questions than I have ever been asked (I’m 47) and it was an amazing experience 🤩
Thanks for sharing!! I'm so glad it was a good experience!
The style I think would look amazing on you is the Rezo Cut! I feel like it would works so we’ll with your hair and how your hair clumps!
OoOoO! I can see that!
That stylist has gorgeous hair!!! I’m so jealous!
I've been trying to get brave to get a haircut because my hairdresser moved away and I was having trust issues🙄. Now that I am desperate its not safe to go out in close confines. I may have to cut it myself.🥴
😁 Good luck! 😃
I have very thick wavy hair. My hair loves layers. Thank Courtney
You are so welcome!😃
About how often do you get your hair cut??
You know you got an excellent trim when the before and afters are very subtle! It's coming out without that 4in you were talking about that you know things tanked!
Christian looks beautiful!
Wait. The thinning shears don't give you split ends?
Your Hairstylist has wonderful Hair😍🥰❤️🙏..so long and the Colour is Amazing 👌😍❤️
She does! I love it!
Loved it. It looks amazing!
I’ve never had a dry curly cut, only regular wet cuts 🤷🏻♀️ and I’ve honestly never had a problem. I just try to make sure my stylist understands my shrinkage 😂. My hair doesn’t like to be brushed/combed a ton but it bounces back when I go home and rewash with my own products. I’ve had a shag cut once before and I loved it 😍 I only wish I knew about how to style my hair curly when I had that cut done years ago 😭😭 Currently dying for a cut at the worst possible moment with all that’s going on.
I've been wanting a shag cut for a while now but have been scared that maybe it would look terrible on my 2a 2b hair. Lol.
Alexandria Torres Lol you wont know until you try it for yourself. I loved mine, but that was like 10 years ago and I didn’t understand how to properly care for my hair back then 😬. It looked the really good the day of my cut...and then every day after that I looked like a fluffy poodle because I would brush out my hair 😂😂😂😂😂 it was not a good look 😭
I thought the best practice was to cut curly hair DRY?
Too many short layers and face framing for my liking
Here an idea for a post: the effect of using different natural products like coconut oil, coconut butter, aloe, shea butter, jojoba oil, argan oil.
I'm thinking that not all of these substances help everyone the same way in terms of frizz and hydration, and perhaps you can educate us on what they are good for specifically (scalp, hydration, frizz, shine, etc)?
I suspect you already have this knowledge so it would be awesome if you could compile it in a video for us ☺️
Great video! Does your stylist usually style your hair fully after a haircut, so you walk out of the salon ready to go and looking fabulous? I've been having an okay time finding someone who can cut my curly hair, but the styling portion in the salon has been a big disappointment in the last few years, even after trying a few different people. I can no longer post a cute picture after my haircut because it's usually looking frizzy and pretty undefined - I have pretty thick hair (thick individual strands) and the stylists I've seen keep insisting that because my hair is healthy, it needs the most lightweight products, even though I'd disagree given the results! Am I being too picky? Should I expect to only get a haircut and have to figure out styling all on my own at home?
Live in Texas, will travel! I lived in Midland for awhile and then went to Houston to get my hair done (previous stylist). Now I live in Ft, Worth, so not that far from Abilene, may have to find her!
I know it's been a year but I really needed this because my stylist thinks that good hair is straight thin hair and mine it's literally the opposite, so everytime I go there she cuts my hair in a way that makes my hair puffy it looks like a clown hair and my tipe of hair it's literally 2A how the heck it gets so puffy and horrible, and to add she also straighteners my air everytime I go there, and I can't say nothing because my mom chooses what I get and I can't comment, I'm 15 and I can't choose how to cut my hair.
I'm so sorry. You should have the freedom to choose your own hair cut.
Personally I have pin straight hair, but my daughters both have 2b wavy hair so I watch these videos so I can learn to care for their hair. I have found the curly hair sub on reddit very helpful. Maybe if you can't choose your own cut you can at least learn about product's and styling until you have the freedom to see another hair dresser than the one your mom chooses.
Good luck. I'm sorry your Mom isn't listening to you :(
Thinning shears? No way! I would flee screaming from the salon! Wherever I have an end I have frizz. On you, the results are beautiful.
The hairdresser's hair!!! Woww....
She is amazing! Exactly the kind of stylist I wish I had. When I visit my sis in Abilene I'm gonna have to book an appointment!
Please do! I know Christian would LOVE to see yoo!
I LOVE YOUR BIDEOS AND HAIR TIPS, THARY RELLY HELP ME OUT AND I WILL DEFINITELY FOLLOW THIS HAIR CUT. THANKYOU SO MUCH!
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video!
We need Christian's hair/styling routine!!!!!!!!!! Love her hair!!
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Thank you for this video! I just finished 1 month on the CGM and I keep thinking eventually I'll have to get a cut and I'm terrified of it. All you hear about is dry cuts but in my rural town that is not happening. I was wondering do you plop it and put products in after the cut or does Christian do it or do you just let it air dry?
You know, in my experience a "dry curly" cut isn't necessary. And usually I just let my hair air dry product free after a cut. This time we threw in a little of the "I Create Lift" foam for fun. But usually its product free.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney thank you! I didn't want to stress out my hair stylist because of the CGM. Lol. I think she already thinks I'm a little crazy😂
Hey Courtney! I've been watching all your videos lately since I'm going to start the cg method with my next wash! I've already bought a bunch of products and am ready to go!
I do have a question, what do you think about silicone quaternium-20? isitcg.com says its an approved silicone, but curlsbot.com says its not and causes build up.
This ingredient is in one of my existing products, a color-reviving shampoo I use to keep my color refreshed (I have a deep red ombre right now that I am growing out).
Let me know what you think! Thanks for all your videos!
your stylist has hair just like my daughters hair... I would love her to make a video on how she styles her hair... but she done a fantastic job on your hair... Love it...
Omg, Abilene isn’t too far from San Antonio! I desperately need someone for my curly hair that is VERY similar to yours. :)
One day, I need to get my hair cut into a nice curly cut, but there don't seem to be stylists like this in Chicago? Like a lot of places have closed and I stopped trusting stylists over 6 years ago. She seems amazing, and I really need a stylist who cares about their clients on an individual level. Also, she has extremely pretty hair. Like both the colour and the curl pattern. Amazing!
I have 4a-c hair and it only curls at the very bottom of each curl because there's so much weight. I really want to get those coils but I'm too paranoid. I even make my own products because nothing else was working. I can do trims now, and I make temporary hair colour (it's green now for Saint Patrick's) but I know I can't do a real cut. Maybe one day!
I always get a mullet cut
Oh my goodness! I honestly didn't know you lived in/around Abilene! I live over in New Mexico BUT my bff has a ton of family in Abilene and I visit all the time. Dunno if it's enough for a routine session with Christian every so often but I just may be able to squeeze in here and there. I'm so excited!
I love the cut. I have been getting a similar cut for years. I don’t go straight across the bottom, somewhere in between rounded and a point. I had to lay off the thinning sheers, several hairdressers went too far in with them. 😢 It’s hard to find a consistent hairdresser in my town. And when we find one they move on😢
OH that is interesting, I love the round shape idea! And yeah, I think it is easy to go too far with the thinning shears. I sure hope you find someone consistent! If Christian ever moves, I'm moving with her!
I am in love with the hair if your hair stylist, so gorgeous hair she has and her color wow ... I am trying to find out a picture of her to show my stylist to get her color with my curly hair but can not find her 😿 can you help please 😉 thanks
I think I need to try this haircut too. Thanks for sharing. Though I have bangs, but they are side swip ones.
How do you style the front of your hair? I really need to learn how to do it, because I've just had a disastrous dry cut, and the hair at the front, on the side of my part, is hanging straight!! Help!!
Great video - I'm definitely taking it with me next time 🙂
What type of haircut did you get it? I'm planning on getting a v cut because I want layers. Im not sure if the v cut is considered long layers or medium layers. I also have 2a-2b hair.
Thank you 😊.
Hey courtney.. what's ur haircut.. i love ur hair.. can u do video on party hairstyle..
I wish I had the talent and know-how to cut my own hair! I need need NEED a cut, but because my baby is due this week, my doctor said don't go anywhere unless I absolutely have to to avoid getting sick. I really didn't plan on giving birth with this shaggy mop😫
Your haircut looks beautiful! Your videos truly help so so much. I would truly appreciate if or anyone could help me decide between buying bounce curl products or moptop products for 2a/2b hair. Or if there's any other brand of shampoo and conditioner that anyone loves so incredibly.
Just started out on my curly hair journey and I’m needing to get my hair cut soon so I’ve been trying to see what is the best way to get it cut and this video was great! I have had really thick hair ever since I was young and have actually been getting my hair cut exactly like this for years, I love layers and thinning! It helps my hair not feeling so thick and doesn’t weigh down my curls! Thanks for the video!
My question is actually for Christian, can she recommend anyone in Lubbock? My lady is great with color but not so great with layered cuts.
Fun story! I used to live in Lubbock and knew a great stylist there...her name is Ashley Arellano. And I believe she lives in Salton now.
would you go into the salon with product free hair or your hair styled with products? i mean like if there’s products then your hairdresser can see how it behaves with products, but if it’s natural then your stylist can see the natural form? please advice! planning to get a cut soon ahahah. gonna ask for the same thing as yours!! 😂
I mean...I have done both and is hasn't really effected the cut. But I have been going to Christian for YEARS and she really knows my hair now. So it doesn't really help me to go in with styled hair for her to see that it looks like. Also she washes it for me so styling isn't really an issue either from that perspective.
Hey there! I have a really big question: I've been using the Shea Moisturizing shampoo/conditioner, and it truly makes my hair just FALL OUT 😭 The only shampoo/conditioner that never caused my fair to fall out was Paul Mitchell's ginger Awa Pui (which is an 8 on the Think Dirty App 😭) What are your current favorite products that you are using? I would love to try anything so I can take the products to my own stylist one day ❤
What is your favorite shampoo and conditioner to maintain protein/moisture balance?
New to the curly girl method here! My clumps look gorgeous after plopping, but then they fall and my curls arent as pretty anymore. I'm diffusing on low and cool but not going upside-down like you do. Would love some help! They fall so much after even a few hours. Does this mean I need more gel? Am I diffusing wrong?
Oh i understand your pain. It could be a combination of things. You could be needing to use more product. You could need to be using different products. You could just need to give it more time, meaning that your curl memory just isn't back yet. It takes time for your curls to want to stick around longer than a few hours because they literally remember the years of straitening and are trying to go back to being straight.
Beautiful! How often do you get it cut? Thank you!
Heard her say 4 months
Would that kind of cut work on hair that tends to frizz? Thx😊
I have been going to the same salon for around 3-4 years and had different hairdressers from time to time and I love them! Its a black female owned salon and they all have wavy/curly/kinky hair so i trust them to know textured hair. I have never brought my own products since I don’t mind using “bad” products once in a while....I spotted some CGM friendly products last time too i was there I was shook lmao 😂
Oh My Goodness yes! That sounds amazing!