30 Day curly / wavy hair journey.. EVERYTHING you need to know - Kayley Melissa
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2024
- My sister went on a 30 day curly hair journey to find her natural texture and today she is giving you ALL THE DTAILS of her experience. Her wavy hair journey ended up completely changing up her hair routine and she’s telling you guys how to transition from loose waves to 2b / 2c curls. If you want to know more about products or technique details let us know in the comments below!
--⟣Videos I mentioned:⟢--
Day 1 Video: • Wait… IS MY HAIR ACTUA...
Self Care Routine: • How I'm surviving quar...
Natural Makeup Routine: • Natural Makeup Look ✨ ...
--⟣Other creators to check out:⟢--
@SwavyCurlyCourtney
@OffbeatLook
@ItsRimi
@KristynJoanne
@ManesByMell
/ jasmeannnn
/ genamarie.co
/ curlyatc
/ lipstickncurls
/ naptural85
/ welshiecurlgirl
/ thechicnatural
/ genamarie.co
--⟣Some Products AL Has Been Using:⟢--
Silk pillow case $15 shopstyle.it/l...
Silk scrunchy - Slip $20 shopstyle.it/l...
Silk bonnet $15 amzn.to/3hhL23X
Shampoo - Together Beauty $29 shopstyle.it/l...
Conditioner - Amika $20 shopstyle.it/l...
Leave in Conditioner - Briogeo $9 shopstyle.it/l...
Deep Conditioner - Together Beauty $28 shopstyle.it/l...
Curl Cream - Briogeo $20 shopstyle.it/l...
Curl gel - Amika $25 shopstyle.it/l...
Water Spray Bottle $6 amzn.to/3k9ajPU
Hair Dryer - Kristin Ess $100 shopstyle.it/l...
Microfiber towel - Aquis $20 shopstyle.it/l...
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As a proud member of the black natural hair community on behalf of us we accept your shoutout and are glad you’re learning from us and welcome you into the curly hair community! Glad you’re finding what works for you!
@Winter Bear 💜 In the video they specifically shoutout Black women in the natural hair community. Asquared27 is just responding to the shoutout.
I absolutely love and admire gals with curly locks...au naturale. Love to see gals embrace their curls/coils and teach others routines that assist their curly/wavy sisters in their journeys. Love that the media (print and tv adds) finally have seen the light and embrace these hair textures, as well. I'm probably a 2a-2b wavy curl who envies and dreams of being in the 3-4 grouping. Rock ur curls girls.
@@leahhartjacobs Absolutely....Italians, Middle Easterners and many others have natural curly hair and it certainly didn't appear that she was attempting to exclusively own those genes. lol Let's love, accept, and support each other in this journey called LIFE! Peace.
No one is learning from you.
I’m so glad you stuck with it! Would you consider doing a detailed wavy hair routine video? Like essentially an updated version of the first one?
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I know you had some face palm moments, but as someone who just started learning how to style my wavy hair it really helps to see someone who is also at the start of this learning process like me trying to learn how to do all this stuff :)
Yay! So glad my facepalms are helpful!! - AL
kayley that braid looks GORGEOUS on you! my hair is like anna laura's, i'm super glad to see you guys learn about it!
Yes, can you do a tutorial on it, please!? I've always tried combining three strand braids into a fishtail but it never comes out right.
@@katiebrown2697 same.... especially with side braids the other side feels so insecure no matter what i do cz i have really silky hair and the side braid doesn't stay in for more than an hour and even that is stretching it. So plx do show how to style the other side too kayley.
I had nice wavy/curly hair and then after my second daughter was born and health problems after, my hair thinned dramatically and lost most of it's curl. I just kept my hair braided all the time. It's been 8 years since my daughter was born, my health is better. I am now trying to get my girls back. Great video.
I appreciate you guys taking a second to respect and appreciate where the knowledge of curly hair care comes from 😌🖤 and thanks for passing this information great vid
@Winter 💜 Bear they said black community and people of color. Stop.
An easy way to reset your curl on day 2-5 is to dilute leave in conditioner in your water bottle, mist, and replop for a bit.
Or the brand as I am have a water especially for this for only £8 it’s really good
@@jennifernorman2000 Sure, but I bet that water is just water diluted conditioner. So you could save yourself money using things that you already have.
ohhh I'm gonna try that
hah?
@@louisegabriellediaz1491 Not sure what you don't understand
The saying goes “It takes 30 days to make a habit” so although you won’t necessarily see a lot of results by 30 days, you definitely see the start of them by 30 days. 30 days is that sweet spot to train yourself (hair, body, mind etc) to do something, so as you keep going on your journey, it’ll get a lot better
I have a similar hair type, mine is a bit curlier, but when I notice a strand of hair not curling as tight as the others around it twirling it (while wet/damp) helps coax it in a tighter shape/kind of resets its pattern. Love the journey you’re doing and love the support you have from your sister throughout the journey too! My mom has curly hair but had no idea how to manage it, so I had to do my journey alone/alongside her 😂
twirling my hair is how I refresh my curls. I'll only do the top layer or pieces that look frizzy. It covers up the frizzy bits underneath and make everything look more polished and the hidden under frizz adds volume :P
my mom knows she has wavy hair, and she refuses to learn. she says “i tried scrunching it once it didn’t work so idc” yeah with no styling products (and pantene shampoo and conditioner may i add) 💀💀 she also doesn’t trust me since i’m in high school.
Yes have been waiting for this update for soo long ur hair looks so healthy and bouncy Anna. Xx
Thank you!! I can tell such a difference in the texture! -AL
anna laura is SUCH a wonderful edition to this channel. its so nice to have her especially bc kaley seems more at ease with her around and they r so comedic together
Everyone starts somewhere in their curly/wavy hair journey and usually look back at the start with a face palm because you have learned what to do and what works for your hair. I love seeing Anna Laura's journey from the start. I love that you pointed out that sometimes hair isn't perfect and that that's ok.
your wavy hair looks so gorgeous i love how you guys said curly hair needs to be exepted in the beauty world i have 3b hair and a I always hated it because every one around me had strait hair sorry for my spelling
A friend of mine and her sisters have curly hair and I think they look so gorgeous. My hair has always been straight, but I love it as that is what God gave me. I want to help my younger daughter establish her natural waves. God bless you and may you find the absolute beauty of your hair as God made it.
I always had straight hair until perimenopause and hypothyroidism thinned it considerably but brought on waves. I always noticed the smooth, straight, shiny hair on models and rarely embraced curls which I always envied. So nice to see the beauty industry and media rocking natural curly hair. I think that it is important for us to love and embrace our hair, especially for young girls.
Anna's hair actually looks soo pretty in the clip at the beginning of week 2 where she's having a meltdown lol it's voluminous and beachy! Just because your hair looks straighter some days doesn't mean it's bad. Wavy hair is cool because you can switch up your look easily (and sometimes involuntarily haha)
I agree, that looked the best in my opinion!
I love these videos! I started embracing my waves in May. Accepting you only have wavy hair was difficult for me too because you’re learning from women who have curlier hair and I was getting frustrated that my 2B hair wasn’t looking like their 2C/3A hair
Also a haircut was a game changer for me. Getting rid of dead ends and adding layers really helped my curl clumps
I have almost the exact hair type and texture as Anna Laura, so this is really helpful. I’m really happy I was kind of able to join you on your hair journey. Lots of love from me to you!!
I am really inconsistent with having my hair in its natural texture and I really want to see my hair at its full potential. My hair when I do wear it naturally is a little curlier than anna Laura's hair. this has really inspired me to wear it natural more, because I know it has some major potential.
love to see someone else with 2a hair like me. Sometimes it is easier to just let it be straight by brushing it many times when wet, but I'm also learning how to wear it wavy so I love to hear this.
To get better curl in your curls, diffuse just like you do, but twist slightly as you pull up to the top of your head. I found this helps tremendously with the curls coming out the root!!
If you haven’t started following Manes by Mell, you should! She’s got great info for curlies/wavies!
Love her!!!
I finally mastered a braid out after watching her videos!
For what hair texture?
Mimosa Amelia all types of textured hair. Wavy 2b up to type 4 coily.
Siobhán K. Yeahhhhhh no. While I like Mell, I really do not think you can say that her videos are applicable to type 4 hair. If someone is interested in Afro-textured hair they should find one of the dozens of Black creators on this platform. The curly/natural hair community was created and pioneered by Black women, let’s give them the respect and views they deserve
It's great to see this kind of curly content on your channel with your sis. I've had curly hair all my life and it's been a struggle to deal with up until a few years ago. Hair companies are finally catering to our hair type more and there are more stylists who finally know how to give me a haircut I love. I love my hair so much now. You guys are the cutest sisters on youtube in my opinion!
I'm like 5 months into my wavy/curly hair journey and I still think I have a ways to go. It took a while for my hair to be more willing to absorb product because product wasn't someone who used that before and my hair was not used to it. I am just now seeing my curls form without as much effort and my resets actually somewhat resemble my day 1 styled hair. This process has helped to feel like my natural hair is my done hair and that I don't need to heat style or braid it for it to look good. I think it is so nice to see someone else transitioning and not showing only the perfect hair days online. I hope you continue to share your journey.
Kayley, sometime could you do a video throughly explaining all the different hair types? It would be so helpful! All the love and good vibes to you and AL❤️
Check out brad mondo he just posted one
IndiaBatson has a great one.
0:55 Princess Diaries just saying
It really messed with my head how she was only perceived as beautiful without her curls
It sucks that it had that effect when it was only a practicality - they literally couldn't make anne hathaway's hair do anything, it would only lie flat and straight. I remember I thought that was weird because in the book she just gets a new haircut to be able to work the curly hair better!
I love this so much! My hair is a little more curly than Anna Laura's and I totally relate to your journey! You can 100% find that nice in between. Thats how my hair lives. On the day to day I ware it natural but I am that girl who loves my hair styled with heat tools. My curls probably aren’t as pretty as they could be if i cut out heat but I still love them! I can live my life with hair that I'm happy with! Sometimes I feel like people emphasize the idea that its all or nothing and the only way to be happy with your curls is to jump in the deep end. I love the fact that you said that your heading down that middle road and glad to see that talked about!
Oh man, I do both; I blank my face out and then put a new face on with makeup and same for hair... you two do make me think "wait... I should try to embrace".... it's a start for me...
Dooooo ittttttttt!! It'll change your life 😍 -AL
You guys are GLOWING 🤩 is your hair long enough to do a side braid now? Or is it extensions? Love the curly hair acknowledgement! Its cool how you guys are trying to learn new stuff and teaching it, its so important to learn more!💞
Hehe just playing around with some extensions!!
Kayley Melissa can you give us a Tutorial?😍
Hey AL! Love that you're trying to embrace the natural texture in your hair❤️
One tip: use a old t-shirt instead of a microfiber towel. It changed my life! The microfiber might make frizz (it kinda does for me). Good luck 🤞🏼💪🏼
Anna Laura, your hair looks absolutely GORGEOUS!!! ❤️
Thank you so much!! -AL
Hey, I am coming back here to say that after just 1 week of this routine I have fallen in love with my waves! Thank you, I feel like a brand new person ❤️
I originally tried the squish to condish in the hopes that my type 1 hair might actually get a wave. Of course it didn't, but I did find that my hair is shinier and feels a lot healthier! I always thought conditioner would work better with less water so it doesn't dilute the product but it actually helps to distribute it more evenly and I don't need to use as much conditioner. The curly girl method is helping everyone understand their hair type and how to care for it! 🙌
OH MY GOODNESS I LOVE THIS SOOO MUCH!!!
I was thinking of you and your videos when I was watching this.
I've been 3 years in, and only started getting more curls/waves at the roots. Not until I started using my denman brush. I have 2b/2c/3a hair.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us Anna Laura, it’s great that you had such success so early! It took me 6 months to have a good wavy hair day! I’m 13 months into my journey and I’m still learning how to work with my unique texture. I love that you mentioned being bummed that your waves weren’t behaving like the videos you watched. That, more than anything, has been my biggest area of personal growth - throwing out preconceived notions of what I want my hair to look like and instead learning to nurture what nature is giving me.
I've started a curly hair journey so many times and stopped due to frustration. This video makes me want to start again and really stick through it.
AnnaLaura, you look so pretty, and your hair looks happy and healthy! I love the comparison between your hair journey and Kayley's make-up one from the previous video.
It's TOTALLY a thing that your scalp oils start to balance out and you can go longer without washing. After I started taking proper care of my hair (nearly a decade ago now...), I went from 3 showers/week down to one. I also have zero patience for redoing my hair on the daily so I have accepted that days 1-3/4 will be pretty on their own with minor touch-ups and days 3/4-7 are a series of progressively upper hairstyles (half-up -> ponytail -> full updo). It's important to find a routine you are happy with and that's sustainable for the long term so you don't flame out. This is a long journey, and we're all on it -- and figuring out what works best for our individual hairs-- together!
One thing that really helped me when I went back to my 2b/2c waves was a hair cut! My ends had so much damage from bleach and heat and as soon as the damaged parts came off, the waves came back better than ever. A haircut also helps to give your hair a bit of shape so that the waves lay nicely instead of the dreaded pyramid head! :) You look great, Anna Laura!
I have been in my curly hair journey for almost 2 years now and it's just now that i started to see what my actual curl pattern is and getting more curls at the roots (My hair type is 3b/3c). It has taken a lot of curl training (mostly finger coiling while DC). This whole journey is all about trial and error if im being honest. And yes, it IS super overwhelming, especially when your start trying to understand the whole moisture/protein balance, ph balance, porosity, density, texture, the million methods to style your hair, etc, etc, etc... And the first months (maybe even years) of the whole journey can be very rough depending on your hair, like i said in the beginning, it's been almost 2 years for me and just now im starting to feel okay with how my hair looks like and everything. It's hard bc it's almost inevitable to compare your hair and your journey with others and you see all those curly girls on IG with flawless curls and yours is a mess. But what makes me feel better is looking at pictures of my hair and how much it has changed over the months and years ever since i started my natural hair journey. You have to remember is that your curls are not gonna come back as soon as you start your journey, it's a process and it takes time. It's called "transition" for a reason and it can be quicker for some and slower for others. You have to understand that every curly hair is different, which means that every journey is going to be different too. What works for some it's not necessarily going to work for you (products, styling methods and everything else) and that's fine. You do you. Especially when it comes to the CGM, it doesn't work for everyone, you have to bend those rules a little bit the best it suits you.
I think the only thing i would definitely not recommend is trying to put your hair in a pineapple bun if your hair is too long bc i don't know how it would work tbh xd It barely works for me when my hair length passes my shoulders. If i were you i would definitely try other method to protect my curls at night.
The most important thing with this journey is to be patient. Your curls are gonna come back, try new things and learn what your hair likes and needs.
AL, your hair is totally looking BOMB! I’m so glad you have embraced the curl!
The transition to natural textured hair can be overwhelming and you feel like it's not worth it sometimes. But documenting the progress is great because you start to see results and it helps so much with motivation! Your hair looks stunning!
So true!! I love looking back and seeing even the days I thought were horrible were actually really pretty!! -AL
@@kayleymelissa exactly! And one thing I found that is really important is to find what works and doesn't work for you and a balance between the "rules" of the curly girl method. I can't give up regular shampoo or my scalp gets really itchy. I use low poo most of my wash days and a more clarifying one once in every month just to clean up the build up from products 😋
This video came at the perfect time. I just started my curly journey 3 days ago. I’ve already been avoiding heat as much as possible over the past 4+ years but I finally broke down and bought a towel for my hair, a silk scarf for me to sleep in at night, and started applying products to my hair. I’m ready to see where this hair journey takes me and I’m happy to hear your feedback and hope I can learn a few things from your journey.
I love this! Anna Laura, you’ve inspired me to embrace my natural curls. I haven’t used heat in over a month and love my curls. I’ve spent most of my life hating my natural hair but now after learning to style it, I love it.Thank you😊 Also, when I used to straighten my hair everyday, I had to wash my hair every 1-2 days because it was so oily. Now I can go 3-4 sometimes 5 days without any oil! Love you and your curly hair journey!💕
WOW two Most Beautiful SISTERS in the world. I completely Praise your courage and determination in sticking to plan for 30 days Anna ❤️
I am amazed at how much effort and research you both did for us curly girls. I just started rocking my natural curls since 2018 and still feel like I’m learning everyday! I even learned new tricks from you both which I will try to add in to my normal routine. Loved this!! Thank you!
My hair is very similar to yours (straight roots, wavy length), and I don't know if you've noticed it yet, but there's a few more information that could be helpful:
Drying your hair with a blow dryer/diffuser makes it much more voluminous then when you let it air dry. So keep that in mind. (I usually blow dry for special events only)
Another step you could add to your routine is separating the roots from your scalp (with your fingers) once the hair is completely dry. It brings much more volume to the hair and makes it look a lot more natural and separated as well.
Embrace the frizz! It's a natural part of the curly hair and it makes it so much more natural and voluminous. Honestly, curly hair is all about volume!
And I think you're doing SO great, honestly! I imagine that your hair may need a lot of moisture specially in the beginning, since it's blonde and you used to use a lot of heat, but moving forward you'll realise that you may only need a good medium/heavy moisturiser, a light gel and maybe another moisturiser that is much lighter for the following days, so it doesn't weight the hair down. That's what I use, and sometimes I don't even use any products after the shower and feel good to go!
It's all about learning what your hair needs and embracing it the way it is, nothing more. ❤️
Hope you keep it up because it's looking fantastic and it's bound to look even better, I'm sure!
You have NO idea how long I’ve been waiting for you to cover curly girl stuff. This is so amazing. I wish I could just have a conversation with you two about everything I’ve learned and do to my own hair. I recommend joining the curly girl conditioner-only washing group for women. Or their sister group, curly crew. People will help you and answer all your questions and give product recommendations. I’ve even made videos on there.
I grew up with the 90s crunchy curl and only recently learned how to care for my curls. The frizz is always the most frustrating part and figuring out how to reduce it in the summer/fall in the south is still a trip. Y’all are amazing!
I'm so glad this video is here I'm a curly-haired Italian woman. And this has really helped me with my confidence warning my hair naturally so many tips keep up the good works girls
Anna’s hair looks so healthy. Also gcm doesn’t work for everyone I use silicons and mild cleansers and my hair is happy.
Same :)
Yes. Exactly!
I do lots of things the Lorraine Massey says not to do. CGM is a strict method. I believe the creator of CGM, Lorraine, doesn’t want people saying they follow CGM if they don’t follow it to aT.
I appreciate you acknowledging what we owe to Black and other women of color, who have been the ones to suffer the most professionally and in other ways by wearing their hair naturally.
U look like a movie star in the 1st week3 pic. Ur very incouraging. I'm trying to let my curls be themselves and having issues the second day with in going straight, but ur video today has really helped thank u♥
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Hooray for everyone celebrating their natural hair. Giving their hair it's best nourishment. Blowouts and perms and colors can be beautiful and glam, but overall the goal is hair that is HEALTHY 💖
I love how beautiful your hair has been over this whole process. I was wondering if you could make a video of the current products that you are using and work well. I currently am trying to get me hair to a defined curl level but am not sure what products to use. Thanks for all of the tips in this video! 💜
When you did the first video of finding out your natural hair texture it inspire me to also find out what mine was. I knew it was a little wavy but didn’t realize that my hair is 2c. I jumped off the deep end and watched 5,000 videos and it was A LOT the first few days of trying to do everything that I saw. I quickly decided not to try everything and get the most fabulous hair but to instead focus on finding a routine that works with my schedule and life style (I’m a distance runner, dancer and work over 40 hours a week). There’s no point in me finding a hair routine that works for my hair but not for my schedule. After trial and error I’ve gotten to where my hair takes 15 mins in the morning (10 being a plop) and letting it air dry on my way to work in the mornings. It’s actually quicker for me to do this routine than before when I had to use heat. Thank you for making these videos and inspiring me to find my natural hair texture!
My Dad (yes Dad) has long curly hair and my mum has short hair but when she was younger had long, wavy hair. I have always struggled with my hair, besides when I had a blow dry brush as it helped me tame my otherwise unruly hair.
Since my blow dry brush broke I haven't known what to do besides buy a new one. So I came across your video after looking for how to care for naturally wavy hair.
I followed your week 3 instructions due to my parents hair and WOW! I have curly hair. I'm 37 and I honestly had no idea. I'm hoping I'll be patient enough to keep with it but I'm amazed at how it turned out after the first wash and condition.
I think my husband will be shocked! Hehe. It almost looks like I've had a perm.
Thanks for the inspiration, wonderful tips and the joy with which you both bring to your videos. I've watched others before and love how you share your knowledge, mistakes and style tips. Thanks so much for sharing your 30 day hair journey, my hair thanks you too.
No more frizz in Australian summer ☀️
I just watched the video! After months of trying, I finally found out that applying the styling products before plopping makes a huge difference! After washing my hair, I use a microfiber towel or an old t-shirt in order for my hair not to be dripping wet and apply my products (leave in, hair oil, curl conditioning mousse and air dry gel) , then plop and air dry or diffuse if it is winter! And finally my hair are bouncy, healthy and so soft to touch! It doesn't even need to be scrunched out after diffusing! I hope Ana Laura to find the best routine for you as soon as possible!! Love from Greece! Stay safe!
Thank you for doing this video. I have naturally curly hair but for years I’ve always wanted it straight. It feels so good to see more curly girl videos and it being embraced. I hope you guys do more videos like this :)
I'm at 6 months on my curly girl journey, having started right at the beginning of lockdown. I look back at pictures from month 3 where I thought it looked amazing and it just doesn't compare! It is certainly time consuming but I have found a new level of confidence in embracing my true self.
My work place have just started slowly returning to the office part time and 3 people have asked me if I got a perm!
Glad you're starting to enjoy it. I feel you on the despair/hatred at week 2. When you put so much work in and then it just looks like crap is so frustrating!
Love love LOVE how Kayley's hair is getting longer again! Super excited to get styling and product ideas for fine long hair 🥳🥳
When you say you were thinking it’s so hard as everyone else looks better and theirs is always perfect... We always beat ourselves up it’s the biggest flaw in humans. We are all beautiful in our own way and it’s just funny that we always see the more beautiful attributes in others before seeing them in ourselves. Honestly though everyone is beautiful in themselves, and should never think anything less!
I really enjoy you ladies videos for someone that works as reception in a salon I always look up to the stylists and the amazing work they do so I love that you girls make it approachable for “untalented” girls to achieve the same look!! Love you ladies keep it going!! 💖
The best thing I’ve learned from my curly journey is patience!! If you used to use a lot of heat it takes your hair a long time to heal. Also I have very similar texture to yours is wavy with some curls. I can’t wet refresh I only shake out my hair from my pineapple and add some oil if I need it and dry shampoo if needed. You will find out what works for you and what doesn’t. It’s so good you are documenting everything before you know it you will have your products you can’t live without a routine down!!
I'm on the same journey since the beginning of quarantine (in Spain) and now some days I don't style it at all like I did beforr, wash it, detangle it and air-dry, and now when I do that, waves form naturally. I will continue to learn about my wavy hair and I will take care of it♥️
I started my curly hair journey soon after Anna, and I am still learning a lot, so this video was really helpful!
I have following the curly girl method like for 7 months and it made miracles to my hair I love it and it for all the types of hair and the idea is not use dirty products
Excited to see the hair strand test in comparison to before you started your journey! So excited to see more updates in the future your hair looks awesome now!
My hair is starting to become wavier and I'm trying to work with what I have to make it something I feel confident in. It's really encouraging to see you do the same.
thank you so much for this! I started my curly journey right after and I have spent the last month really thinking about my self worth and everything having to do with that and my hair. I have spent so long straightening my hair every day and being something that I am not. I really thank both of you for that so much, I love my hair only after a month and cannot wait for the next. Thank you so much.
First time I’m seeing one of your videos… it’s so cool to see a fellow 2b/2c girl who’s also a blue devil! Go Duke!!!
First of all that braid is gorgeous! I’ve been so inspired by you both lately hair wise. I realized how good Kayley’s looked short and finally took the jump to chop off my super longer hair. I’m currently on my own wavy hair journey and was so excited for an update from Anna Laura!
Yes! I have your hair texture and I went from always heat styling, to 100% curly girl method, to finally finding my happy medium! (Going usually natural and just breaking out the iron on special days)
The braid at night is bomb for us wavies!! I do that every night! I now only use 2 products (usually a mousse and leave in conditioner) and I think you will get there once you have been doing it for another couple of months.
I highly, highly recommend the coconut cowash by As I Am. As a white girl with thin strands, I can assure you that it does not weight hair down. (Because African American hair products are AMAZING, but can be a bit heavy for us caucasian wavies!)
Good for you for embracing what God gave you! Great video!
Maybe you mentioned this but skipping silicones is probably a good idea too, they smooth out the hair and makes it heavy and straighter basically.
Ah yes! I typically avoid those already because I don't like using clarifying products to ensure all the build up is removed. I know everyone is different and some actually prefer silicones but for my hair I typically stay away! -AL
Me too :) I’ve found if I use silicones my hair is really tricky to curl with a curling iron as well! It sort of just envelops the hair strand :) but good for tangles though :D
What are silicones?
@@amelieg246 dimethicone usually or other names like it. here is more info if you want to know what it is :) www.makingcosmetics.com/Dimethicone-500_p_94.html
I am roughly 6 months in CGM. Before that I was wearing my hair “natural” about 50% of the time just not paying attention to products or techniques. What really helped me get my hair to clump is wet styling, I put my leave-in in as well as any stylers and then plop my hair,the dry. This for me was a game changer cause clumps want to form the most when your hair is wet. Also a harder hold gel might also give you more longevity out of your curls.
I hope you keep embracing your natural waves! You hair looks amazing!! Please do more wavy hair videos!!!
Definitely recommend brush styling!! Totally changed the game for my curls.
Yes! My Denman brush totally changed the game.
I started my curly journey after watching your video a month ago. I was pretty consistent with it for about two weeks and was seeing some very good results but then I had to go back to the classroom and in the end it just takes too long. I am continuing to use a few of the tips but as of now haven’t figured out a way to make it work without spending two hours on my hair every morning which I can’t do. Great video ladies! Love your content.
Oof yes!! I relate to this so much!! You don't have to go through all two hours everyday! Choosing not to use heat alone is helping that natural texture live its best life! even if its wrapped up in a top knot! - AL
I have fine wavy hair , type 2a, 2b, and 2c. I only de tangle in the shower but on refresh days I take a pick and comb the top layer of my hair. Not to detangle, just to smooth down excess frizz and get rid of any weird bends. Once I add a little water and product my texture goes back to it’s usual. I just wanted to leave this tip here because it took me a while to realize I was “allowed” to use a comb on non wash days. My hair looked pretty funky for the first part of my journey. 🙃
I’ve been doing this curly girl journey for 5 years, and my hair has more texture in it than I ever thought possible. Don’t give up. ❤️
I know she's young already, but she looks even younger with waves. Most people have some texture, btw. Absolutely stick straight is fairly rare. Asian hair can often have that super straight texture.
My hair has that one random wave in it. If i let it air dry and it isn't frizzy (winters say hello) then it looks so good after just brushing it out. Like maybe i have taken the largest barrel and styled it 😅
@@LonelyLioness20 🙂that sounds so pretty!
@@labornurse I'm an Asian with thick 2a wavy hair and a lot of frizz for such slight wave :D" since most people's hair is straight, nobody really knows how to take care of wavy hair (except for straightening it). Hairdressers absolutely hate my hair and all they want is to straighten and dye it. I have been on this method for only a month but I have seen progress and started to love my feature more ^_^
I'm Asian and my hair stick straight like a spaghetti
@@aureacheryl4927 that's a funny comparison, what brought you here girl 😂
I’m trying it out too and my hair is doing the same thing where I put so much work into it and then looks dry and and frizzy gets really puffy! I am still working on figuring out what works best for my hair! I kinda have the same hair texture as you I love seeing this bc it makes me feel better love you guys!
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am in my first week, plus I just cut off about 9 inches of my long over processed hair to help with the journey. So, it is harder to find a sleep method with shorter hair. It was so validating to hear that your curl/wave was falling out during the day too, after looking good in the morning. Also, validating to hear that you were wetting each day to reset. I hear ya, researching and seeing other's success can be such a double edge sword, your learn and at the same time wish it was as easy as the videos make it seem. I'm going to keep going and be flexible about it. Thank you both
I don’t have any wave/texture to my hair but I’ve washed my hair once a week since 2016 and it has CHANGED MY
LIFE. My scalp and hair is SO much healthier (I also exclusively use salon quality products) washing weekly. That said, I don’t heat style often and don’t use a lot of products 🤷🏻♀️
Them: quarantine! So much time!
Me: *has to go to school, doesn’t have time to do anything with my hair*
Yeah, my life is pretty much normal right now except school is still online except for a couple of courses. But no time to do pretty updos...
You have to be kidding. I wish i was still in school, had all the time in the world.. not anymore
I still work full time at a medical office... what is quarantine? Haha
Biggest question: How do you preserve curls when you workout????
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My hair is shorter so I work out with mine in a pineapple bun
my curls are very delicate i do a satin scarf and make a bonnet but only on the ends
I’ve also been going on a curly/wavy journey the past few weeks and I’m loving my natural texture and embracing it! Thank you for the inspiration!!!!!
coming from the skin industry, like the face, your hair will "overproduce" in the oil glands when you put it through all that stress to produce more and more the harder you try to get rid of it. Amazing concept when you think about it, your body is repairing what you are eliminating and going in to overdrive. Thank you for the video, grasping my curls after years of abuse.
You both help me discover my beautiful waves! Seeing your start got me thinking about my hair and I never want to turn back! ❤️😍
Kayley I love your hair in that braid! So pretty 🖤
I have been doing CGM for two years now and it's definitely a marathon not a sprint lol. Lots of bad hair days for sure. I have experimented with different techniques and many products but now have a pretty solid routine. I would say finger coiling those hard to curl pieces, eliminating silicones and squishing to condish were game changers for me. Try plopping with the products in your hair that really helped me too .Good luck on your journey and thanks for supporting us curly girls 😀
I have big, loose coil curls. My curls usually look better the longer I go without resetting them. Everyone's hair is different, but try a week without resetting them with water and see what happens!
You’re the one that made me want to start my journey too and now I can’t imagine going back! I always fought with my curls but I’m so happy I saw your video and start with you! Learned new tricks yet again, thanks ladies!
You guys are so beautiful 😍
A little tip: try not to re-wet your hair everyday, as it can lead to overly moisturized hair and in extreme cases hygral fatigue. If you own a facial steamer, you could use that to bring back some moisture into your hair. If you feel the need to re-apply water between washes in order for your hair to curl, try to lightly mist instead of soaking your hair in water. Also, some styling products can also be applied to dry hair, so there is no need to always re-wet. 🥰
Your previous video inspired me to start my own way hair journey! My results are mediocre at best but I feel like I'm seeing small improvements after each wash day. Working from home is definitely making the transition less frustrating ❤️
Yes I have been so excited for this update! You stuck through and what you learned about what works for you seems worth it to have pushed through 💕 So encouraging as I'm working on finding what works for me too.
You should diffuse upside down, you'll get more lift at the root! I'm on a curly journey myself so I'm loving this content!
I’m so glad I found this video. I always thought my hair was straight and then I stopped heat styling and coloring it a couple years ago. Now the color is almost all gone and I noticed some wavy spots. I watched some videos and did something very similar to the first video 😂 but it waved all over and I was so excited. I’m like day 3 in now and it’s exciting to see the journey ahead. I actually grew out the color so I could perm it because I was tired of it being straight and fine and flat to my head. Discovering the waves I craved were there all along was such an amazing feeling. I’m glad you shared how you sleep because I was diffusing at night since I shower at night and my hair would be so flat by the time I woke up!
I think som pin curl innovations to match Kayley’s different curling iron techniques would be fun. They don’t have to be wet, they just be overnight. With my fine hair, I’m never going back to irons. Diffuse drying is the furthest heat wise I can go.
Also, since you’ve done heat and bleach to your hair, it’s be interesting to see an Olaplex treatment and maybe a review of their whole line for natural hair recovery
I’ve been working on my curly hair journey during quarantine too! I started in March and recently I have been occasionally heat styling my hair for special occasions and I have noticed that when I wear my hair straight or curled with an iron, my hair gets oily after 2 days but when I wear it natural it takes at least a week to get oily! Weird thing lol good luck on your journey!
You’ve given me hope with my own hair! I had given up on trying to deal with my wavy hair but I think I’m gonna give it another go!
AnnaLaura, your hair looks great! I am so proud of you. I hope you'll continue on your wavy/curly journey and, as your hair grows, you'll get to see even more of a change bc it's new hair that wasn't taught how to shape itself by hot tools.
a great way to save some time in the morning is a stem refresh.When you get in the shower clip your hair up or in a bun and right before you are getting out, turn your hair upside down and just scrunch your hair with dry hands or a small bit of oil while the shower is still running to get the steam. the steam will help to soften your hair and awaken your hair without re wetting your hair. If you want to fix some curls to make the hair look great use a clip barrel that matches or is close to your curls and just curl those stubborn pieces, this method is great when you don't want to spend hours re doing your hair from start to finish.
Love it! So beautiful, either way. I've had curly hair since I was 13 and I love it! I've never once straightened it and I use no heat and I wash every day and I have never colored it (going gray naturally and rocking it!). I don't follow any "rules." I just do whatever the heck I want. My hair survived perms and big bangs as a kid in the 80s, so I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever the heck I want with my curls. :) :)
Don't underestimate the power of a good curly haircut! Go to a stylist that is great at cutting curly hair. Long layers are your friend. I feel like super long hair does weigh the curls down, so don't be afraid to take some length off and you will often see a dramatic difference in the curls. Happy curly journey!!
Anna Laura we need a make-up tutorial with the colors you are wearing in this video, especially that lip color! So fresh and pretty!