WHY I DON'T FOLLOW THE CURLY GIRL METHOD
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- **Open for more Info** I'm such a rule breaker! LOL, not really, but here are my thoughts on the rules of the curly girl method, which rules I follow to the letter, and which rules I bend till they break.
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Thank you for this video! I am new to CGM and found a couple of Facebook groups being a bit extreme with following the rules, so it is nice to see that I am not the only one thinking of using a normal shampoo for clarifying :D
How about the silk wrap you wear overnight?
I'm definitely a sulfate clarifying wavy; I think a lot of people with fine and wavy hair need to clarify that way, it seems like a ton of us end up going back to it because our hair kinda needs it!
Definitely!!! I just make sure to deep condition afterwards.
Where I live, we have extremely hard water. Clarifying shampoo is the only thing that breaks through it. I have to clarify every 1 1/2 weeks otherwise it becomes unmanageable.
My sulfate/silicone, towel dried and combed/brushed curly hair was beautiful, with shine, low frizz and defined coils. BUT as everyone I fell for the CGM trend. As a lot of people I read the book and started with the Deva products, which were too high maintenance to use (and expensive) and destroyed my hair the month I used them (waaaay before the scandal).
So I adopted other products and banned sulfates and silicones. I got a head of thinning and shedding hair in the 4 years I followed the method. Doctor visits and clinical tests gave me clean health and bills to pay. Last November I saw Curl Ninja's videos and thought that, beyond Deva, maybe my hair and the CGM just didn't agree.
I thought my hair was an age problem as I am 45. I was so saddened was losing my curls because I have a long personal story with my hair. As a teenager I was envious of my friends because they were pretty and had great bodies, while I was just this stick thin unbreasted teenager that boys didn't find attractive at all. However, the one thing my friends were envious of me was my curly hair. People usually thought it was a wig.
I decided enough was enough. Best thing I ever did. I quite CGM, started sulfate shampooing my hair every 2 days and the rest is story. My curls are back and my hair is getting health again.
Curlyl girl cost me a fortune, made me itchy and spotty. I loved the idea of it persevered for almost 2 years. I now realize sulphates are brilliant and silicones are not evil my hair loves them! I have learned to be gentle, careful and check ingredients
Aurora Charming same here, I still try to avoid silicones, but sulfates are my scalp’s best friend
Any products that you would recommend? I’m trying to find a good balance for my hair.
What do you normally use?
@@veronicaivanova aveda
So far all but one sulfate free shampoo is harder on my hair than the SLES ones
I am missing silicones tho.
You’re channel has been SO helpful in starting my curly girl journey! I just found out 3 months ago (when I moved to a humid climate) that my hair was wavy-I had no idea before that, I always just thought it was frizzy for no reason. The CGM was really rough in the beginning and I wanted to give up but then I found your channel and you convinced me to change some things and keep going. It has taken some patience, but things are going so much better now! I actually had a whole week of good hair days last week! Your videos are so informative and helpful. Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much for pointing out that this was actually user breakable since everyone’s hair has “different needs!” I really appreciate your time and research towards curls and or waves, our family has both. Keep up the impeccable work, it’s ❤️!
I've just started this wavy hair method because my hair was so dry, I had to use a hair mask and two conditioners due to how dry it was. Following your advice is already making my hair healthier. So thank you for posting these videos. You are the best!!!😊
I followed your advice and got a haircut with lots of layers and texturizing. What a difference! My waves have so much more shape and volume now. Thank you 🙏♥️
I love this girl so much! This made me feel a million times better,because I've been doing literally everything she just mentioned and kind of beating myself up about it! But with my fine wavy texture some things just dont work for me! A lot of products are way too heavy for my hair. Loved this video courtney!
Thank you for saying out loud that you’re not a CG zealot! I have dared to mentioned this in the past and yes, there are gasps like I’m a blasphemous heathen! Also, thank you for the recommendation in another video for the Blueberry Bliss leave-in conditioner - I got the trial size at Target and it has improved my curls exponentially!
Courtney, you are so much fun to watch. It is like getting a message from an old friend. I am also a "modified" CG. I do not use silicones and mostly no sulfates except to clarify periodically. I don't use terry cloth towels any more and sleep on a satin pillow case but also put my hair up in a cap or pineapple for sleep. I do diffuse but usually on medium heat and I color my hair. GASP! But my natural hair color has not been seen in 30 years so... there it is. However, I condition well and my hair has become so much healthier and that after all it the point.
Hi Courtney, love watching your videos. Love how you don’t take all the curly girl rules too seriously, neither do I.xx
So happy to finally find a fellow curly girl with fine hair! I tried following the curly girl method to a tee and it made my hair sooooo much worse.
So random observation; You and Mell are my favourite curly girls, you’re both very informative! Which i looove!
I personally dont use silicones/sulfates but i dont really care about wax/drying alcohols etc
I use a brush in the shower too. And i do NOT pineapple *gasp*, it just doesn’t work for me 🤷🏽♀️
I’m sure there other things I don’t do but i cant be bothered to remember them lol
I think that everyone should do what they feel works for their hair. Everyone has different hair so it would be kind of ignorant to assume that there is only one way that works. Great video as always!
do you do anything else to preserve your curls overnight other than the pineapple? or do you just sleep on the hair as normal? I find that the pineapple stretches out my roots too much, but if I just sleep on it without tying it up, I lose my definition in the morning.
galibobali i have the exact same problem. I haven’t found a solution to the problem, sadly. I don’t do anything to my hair. The only time my definition actually remained after sleeping was when i used gel but didn’t scrunch out the crunch. An idea to try if you haven’t? What do you do with your hair at night?
Yes! Courtney and Mell! Love them!
@@stuckinthelazycorneragain4016 well, the first thing i tried was the pineapple. but i noticed my roots were too stretched out for my taste, and the rest of my curls looked a bit wonky. since i wash my hair in the evening, what I've been doing lately is letting my hair air dry for about two hours, then plopping it through the night and taking the t-shirt off in the morning. This is what preserves my definition, but sometimes the curls get smashed against my head in a weird way and i have to restyle in the morning. but other times i get good definition and frizz control. I'm currently looking for a different method that will give me good results every time. I think I might try sleeping in a satin bonnet and see how that works. by the way, i have very fine 2b waves.
galibobali i’ve had the exact same experience. I. will definitely try that thank you for sharing! I have 2B-3A thick waves/curls just so you know 😊
You're so entertaining! Love watching your videos!💜
Omg I needed these laughs thank you❤ you were just crackin me up! The perfect haircare towel is AMAZING 😍
I love seeing what products you use and why you don’t follow some methods or steps. I am new to my hair journey. I don’t use heat in the summer and was getting major waves in the back of my head. I stopped fighting it and let the curls loose.
I would love to see new or holiday hair gift ideas. And travel tips for a swavy.
Thanks 😊
You already know!! 💁🏼♀️ I followed basically every single thing you recommended and my hair has improved by leaps and bounds! I am loving wash now style later, major time saver. Dry brushing is a rule I break. I have to reform my curls with a refresh after like day 4 and to do that with minimal frizz, I spray with a little water, add some leave in conditioner and run my wet brush through from ends to mids, then I twist certain hairs with a tiny bit of gel to get more definition. 🙌
I also love wash now style later and I also dry brush!
I personally can’t dry brush at all ‘cause my hair just ends up becoming a frizzy mess. I do refresh and detangle my hair every other day since my hair tangles EXTREMELY quick. I haven’t used sulfates or silicones since I went curly (two weeks ago), but after some research I’ve decided that I’ll do a sulfate cleanse once a month just so I can get rid of any buildup.
How do you wash now, style later? Won’t that mean the curls/waves won’t hold?
I have low porosity hair. For me, co-washing is no-washing. If I co-wash my hair is dry, frizzy, and looks worse than before i got in the shower. I need, shampoo every wash, monthly clarifying w/ sulfates, and hot water to get conditioner & water in my hair.
That's my opinion on co-washing too. I haven't tried it but it just sounds like all the dirt stays in my hair and I really don't care, whether it looks pretty, if I am also going to be dirty and itchy.
Yesterday was one of my best hair days ever. It is not just the combination of products (they help) but technique is important too. And technique I learned from your videos. I have very fine wavy hair plus it is fly-away. You have often mentioned the benefit of silk. So yesterday I draped a silk scarf over my shoulders while I finished air drying. What a difference to my ends! I also cannot toss my hair around during the defusing process. (Creates frizz) I start by using a silk scarf, and GENTLY squeeze the water out of my roots lifting the strands from my scalp. And then I kind of wet style where I want the clumps to lay. Then diffuse on low air and heat, always pushing up. I may lean to the side, but never upside down. Works for me.
Honestly I'm in love with the zotos curl talk products. The conditioner MELTS the knots out of my hair
My curl pattern is similar to yours, but my hair is more coarse. I basically follow, and ignore, the same rules you do!
Great explanation about the drying alcohols and why they are used with other ingredients.
Your hair is my hair exactly, except I'm a light brown. I love your videos!
2 weeks ago I started alternating the suave shampoo you showed and a conditioner with silicone with my 'curly girl friendly shampoo and conditioner. I wash twice a week. Every 3rd wash I use the sulfate shampoo. On a different wash day, every 3rd wash day I used the silicone conditioner. The alternate wash days I use my regular curly girl approved shampoo and conditioner. ALL my stylers are sulfate and silicon free. My hair LOVES this. It has behaved and shined and stayed beautiful for 3-4 days doing this. I don't understand the magic of it. But the sulfate shampoo makes sure that I don't get buildup of those silicone's. I'm at the point ( 2plus years CG) that I'm using what works for me. I think I need that towel tho. :)
I have always loved Suave Clarifying Shampoo!! It cleans well and is still gentle! I do use sulphates twice a month to deal with my scalp issue! I am almost four months CG method and I love it! Many days I go product free!! Some days I will just use no poo and conditioner and leave in conditioner! My hair is so much better for it to these days!!:)) Anymore I care more about my hair being healthy looking than having definition! Ty ❤️ for all of your videos I have learned so much and you have caused me to keep persueing my CG Journey!! You are so sweet and funny,,I love a good sense of humor since I have a good one myself 😃❤️❤️💯👍
Great video, as always. If I'm honest, I'm not exactly a curly girl. I'm at best a very very loose wave, like 2A. I'm using your advice and techniques to get the illusion of curls. Basically diffusing and a really strong gel. My hair is already virgin and mostly healthy because I have been donating for years. I follow your tips to keep it even healthier. I don't brush nearly as often, I deep condition more often, I use a silk pillow case, I'm using cowash, and cut out most of the unhealthy ingredients. Although, not silicones. My hair likes them. My hair is really doing better with the changes I've made because of your channel. Which makes me happy. I want the hair I donate to be at it's best.
I love your videos your adorable ❤️ you and Mel are my favourites and who I look forward to watching I’ve learnt lots from you both 😊 xxx
I just love your videos! Just recently subscribed!
I started the CG method a couple of months ago having had a straight bob for a few years. My hair was very curly when I was younger and had it's heyday in the 1980s when everyone was having perms!! It has gone finer and straighter with age. I am starting to realise that I need to be more realistic and take what works for me rather than pushing myself and my hair. The main plus for me is that the condition is already much better.
I think the curly girl method is a good starting point espically when you feel lost and looking for a starting point, but watching you as well as other youtubers have given me a lot of good tips that help my hair. I use a sulfate shampoo (though it isn't heavy on the sulfates) and a silicone free conditioner. But I do not co-wash my hair ever, it hates it.
Diffusing, even on high heat, won't really hurt your hair cause it's indirect heat. Especially if you aren't touching it to your head and you're just hovering it around. I am similar and use a brush both in the shower and on wash day, I will brush my hair dry (GASP. I know but i'm careful) and try and help break up the dry skin on my scalp. It really does help get all the flakes off
I use dry shampoo too! GASP. It’s only for emergencies, though, and I use a VERY light hand. And once I’m done blending it out I spritz a leave-in along the lengths, smooth/scrunch, and VERY lightly smooth the excess over the roots where I put the dry shampoo.
I agree....my curls have definitely started to become more defined and spiraled with using the proper techniques and products, but I'm not going to rule out something with a "bad ingredient" that my hair responds well to because you can always clarify and start again. Especially on those days when I really need to tame those flyaway hairs. I use a wet brush to help detangle and I don't pineapple because it leaves a dent in my hair. You really have to learn your own hair and what works for you. I see the CG Method as guidelines, not rules. Everyone's hair is different!
As someone with very similar hair to yours as fine but low porosity, 2c-3ab, those are the exact same rules I break. Strict no silicones, waxes, and petroleums. Besides, Massey does say in her book our hair type may do better being shampooed if I remember correctly. Being so fine I find we tend build up quick without one occasionally.
I stopped using silicones, parabens, sulfates, heat, and I only comb/detangle my hair when it’s soaking wet with conditioner. I’m loving the results already! I ain’t trimming my waist length hair though. That’s where I rebel in this method.
There isn't one way for everyone because everyone has unique hair. You do what's best for you. You don't have to defend your choices.
I ❤️ dry shampoo. I use TREseme Fresh and Clean dry shampoo. $4.99 at Target. I can only skip one day between washes and this helps immensely on day 2.
I know these are very old videos but I'm just starting my hair journey now after discovering your channel (and Manes by Mell, and others!) and the rules you break make perfect sense. The inventor of the CGM has a totally different curl pattern and hair texture! People with 4C hair have very different needs than 2As! Obviously brushing through kinky, coily hair is a bad idea, but wavy hair behaves totally differently! Obviously thin wavy hair will have more oil build up! Thank you so much for making these videos, they're giving me so much hope that my hair will be manageable soon.
Awe thank you! Glad they are bringing you hope!
I also use a sulphate every one in a while. I use a Denman brush to distribute my leave in. I also have a heat protection spray that has drying alcohol but that gets used so infrequently because more often than not I let my hair air dry because I'm lazy. Diffusing is hard.
I would love for you to do a video on how to safely use sulfates and silicones.
I knew you were a wild child rebel at heart 😂
I'm the exact same way....I dont use a brush tho it breaks up my clumps...but that's the only reason I don't...I do use a wide tooth comb in the shower every once in awhile...I still see amazing results from doing the CGM modified!
when I get a knot I untangle it with my fingers and it's much more gentle on the hair than trying to brush it out when it's wet, even if it has products in it, then I would go over my entire hair very gently with a tangle teezer brush
I have wavy hair and I follow the CG. I have always brushed my hair and I quit as I started the method, but I didn't like the result as my hair are not curly, but wavy. So I brush them once or twice a day with proper brushes as the tangle teezer or the wooden brush and I like my hair way more!
Today is my first day starting. Watched 7 of your videos so fR I look like a wild person but I'm praying I get the swing if it.
I still use shampoo lol but when I use the clarifying shampoo I only use deep conditionar or a hair mask no regular conditioner on that note lol
Rules I break:
I cannot sleep with a silk scarf and the satin pillow case disturbed the skin on my face.
I have a nice serum from L'Oreal which contains drying alcohol but also moistirizing ones (also my hair is not dry at all)
I touch my hair when it's still drying (Not a patient person)
Use sulfate and low poo shampoos (wavy hair)
I cannot always wash my hair upside down (water runs into my nose and eyes)
I forget deep conditioning
I forget cold rinse (it's not so bad, I have low to medium porosity)
Rules I try to keep (I am still transitioning/experimenting and my hair is not damaged at all):
Keep my hair up at night
Avoid silicones if possible
Combing only when wet and slippery (in one video you said it should feel like seaweed, I took that advice)
Styling when dripping wet
Using microfibre towels only
Washing less frequently (2 times a week, before cgm I washed my hair every two days)
I learned a lot from you!! Thanks
My hair gets so tangled by the end of the day. I have no idea how to fix it besides soaking my whole head and brushing it again with leave in conditioner. There are 2 sections of my hair on the underneath part on the sides that are super dry and breakage prone, while the very center back section underneath is super shiny and soft. The dry sections get so gnarly looking after a few hours, sometimes before my hair is even fully dry. This hair journey is tough 😞
Sauve shampoo clarifying is what I grew up with and now my scalp burns from it. I use Shea Mousture Bamboo Charcosl shampoo and no more dry flakes or itchiness. I do lemon juice washes and helps my scalp. AVC burns too. Sensitive skin sucks.
you can brush your hair after your hair is fully detangled and conditioner is in your hair. it is still following the cgm
Thank you for this video. I don’t follow the gg strick either.
I’m a few months into the CGM, but I’ve always used very little heat on my hair, only straightening once or twice a year or so, and only washing one or twice a week. My main difference in routine is just in the products I use. They’re all curly girl friendly, except I just recently decided to start using hairspray again. I don’t know if there is such a thing as a curly girl hairspray. Oh, and I use t shirts to towel off my hair and sleep on a satin pillowcase. I really haven’t noticed any extreme difference between my hair before and now, but I keep doing it because it’s still early to give up, but also because I actually enjoy working with my hair now; before I hated everything about it.
Sharon Peckham I think there is a deva curl flexible hairspray with no silicones
Same! DC hairspray has alcohol because it’s an aresol sp? I have fine hair and I love it!
The full list of rules I break: low-poo EVERY wash, and clarify on weekends
I also use silicones since I'm clarifying every week anyway
I also brush in the shower like you and it works great!
I don't gaf about alcohols but if it's drying I'd prefer it be lower on the list of ingredients
I DO: avoid sulfates except for clarifying
avoid dry-brushing (scrunch instead)
use no heat at all (I air dry)
What do you think about Cantu products? I find that they really moisturize my hair and help it look healthier.
Love your videos! Your hair is so pretty! I’ve been struggling for 2 months on the CGM and my hair hasn’t responded positively at all. It’s either wet looking and stringy or puffy and frizzy (when I pick it all out!). Despite trying a ton of different products and application methods my hair isn’t where I was hoping it would be. 😫
I am riding that stringy struggle bus, too😭
Don't give up! It took me 1 1/2 yrs to love my hair w CGM! I had a few good wash days in between, but mainly stringy. Only washing once a week is only 52 tries in a year, so that's not many times to figure out what works for your hair and what doesn't. Good luck!
C Land thank you for the words of encouragement, I was beginning to think that I’m the only one with rebellious hair. Yes, and only washing once per week (my hair is past my shoulders) causes a lot of pressure, anxiety and trepidation on those once a week wash days. I was NEVER a product junkie, but I’m embarrassed by the amount of product I’ve purchased in the last two months!! 🤣🤣
marisadaniela6 I totally feel your pain!!! 😫
@@bg3236 yesss, girl, i am not openly admitting to my husband the amount of new products i have bought this last month. He just keeps finding new ones 😯😅
I will have such a stressful day and you just really calmed me down
like me as an example I have low porosity hair and it gets weighed down SO easily, so I clarify once a week and try my darndest (though am not always successful) to avoid heavy ingredients
My hair stylist recommended doing a cuticle seal in the salon at my next visit. I’m nervous have you ever heard anything about cuticle sealers and curly hair?
Hi! I love your videos so much!! I'm glad I finally found someone with similar hair type to mine, fine and 2B-2C wavy!! I am high porosity too and oily girl. And because you're kind of similar to me, I wanted to know your advise about this question:
How do you detangle your hair in days between shampoos? Do you get it soaking wet everyday to detangle it? Because I tried sleeping with protective styles such as a pineapple, but it doesn't keep my waves looking good and I get a lot of knots on the top of my head. How do you do it hahaha? I'd be super happy if you could answer me, I thank you in advance!! Greetings from Spain :D
Natalia LP nah I don’t detangle really. I do find that products with silk amino acids in them really help prevent tangles. I like using a spray leave in on dry hand smoother over the hair on refresh days.
Usually by day 2 my hair is super super tangled 😞
Those are the exact rules I break, lol! The thought of putting silicone into my hair makes me cringe. 😂
I'm looking for a protein hair mask that is CG approved and available in UK/Europe. Anyone have any ideas?
Hey,do you have idea why does the repair me mask dont work for my hair all? It's as if protein refuses to penetrate my hair.....thank you
I really do think it's trial and error and some are different. I never read the CG book and just kept away from silicones, sulphates, and parabens. I actually recently used a sulphonate thinking it was fine and my hair HATED it. It took a couple of weeks to get my hair back to normal. I definitely brush when wet; I've tried detangling other ways but it just seems impossible. HOW DOES ANYONE DO THAT?! What I love about CG is the my hair is no longer crunchy, hard, and full of product build up. I actually try not to use any styling products and for a couple of months did Water Only Hair Washing and my hair looked AMAZING. (I'm a 3c)
Please do a video on how you get your hair shiny
Natalie Baltzois Yes! I hope she will!!
I have one! It’s the video where I talk about ACV rinses
You are hilarious my friend so glad I found your videos. And I always love the shirts that you wear. So. I decided to stop coloring and just go natural gray about 4 years ago..... I mean cut iMy mid length hair to about 1/4 inch from my scalp. gray hair which of course is dry with no pigment , and curly and I live in Arizona with hard water so it’s been really tough to try to figure out this curly girl method. I have a plethora of products from drugstore to the Hootie Haaahahhs of $$$ products. To be honest with you I am about to give this up I feel like my hair is worse now than it was when I was using sulfates and all the other junk. If you have ANY thoughts or suggestions I would love to hear it. Your videos are super fun and educational. Thank you. ~Joy
I think you would look good with side bangs or something
Can you give a link to where you get your T-shirts?
As someone with thick, low porosity hair, it can take up to 9 hours for it to dry after a shower, so letting it air dry just isn't an option at least part of the time - and if you add a gel, it takes even longer. Diffusing without heat takes AGES - I mean, it takes FOREVER on high heat, but FOREVER and a DAY on low heat - so obviously it isn't realistic to let it air dry or use low heat. I'm also finding that since moving to the south, any product build up makes my hair FRIZZ to the max, so I think I'm going to go back to sulfates on a regular basis... in fact, I may just go back to the shampoo conditioner combo I used to use that had *gasp* both sulfates and silicones and drying alcohol... my hair looked way better then.
Since I stopped using sulfates in my hair, my face has suffered the consequences! Breakouts for dayssss😫 I'm currently using Shea Moisture and TXTR by Cantu. I'm about to go back to sulfates!
@@nailpolish3871 Don't quote me, I could be completely wrong and if I am please someone correct me....but I believe it's because sulfate-free products (the ones I use anyway) use shea butter and oils in their products and that's what my face seems to be reacting to, my acne is all along my jawline where my hair comes in contact with it. I didn't have an acne problem until I changed my hair routine so I'm just assuming that's what is causing the acne. I wash my hair every 3 days, I change my satin pillowcase then as well and I wear my hair in a pineapple or medusa clip it to keep it off my face at night. I'm going to try to find a low sulfate shampoo and see if that helps. I mean I only have 2b hair so I don't think a sulfate will hurt it too much 🤷♀️
Those are super heavy! Maybe try a different and lighter brand to wash :) NYMN Blue or Green could be a good place to start!
Shea butter makes me break out too, and I'm 55. Zits at this age are just not fair. I try to use CG approved products with little to no Shea butter and I wash my neck more diligently with anti acne cleanser.
It's the shea moisture that's making you break out , not the lack of sulfates. That stuff broke me out like crazy. And anything coconut too.lol
@@kyleighturnquist4176 Thank you for the suggestion! Looking into it now! 😊
if you try to re-incorporate silicone, do you need to use a sulfate to get that out?
i also would like to know...how to get rid of wet frizz....it is always there, and don't really know what that means, except even more frizz when my hair is dry.
I like the goofy!
I love your shirts with scripture on them. Would you share where you purchase them from? Thank you for educating us about how to care for our curly/wavy hair!
You are so so sweet. I actually make them myself because I wanted to control the message on my garments I guess. Haha I have had so many people interested in them that I actually sell them now. Check out my website. www.swavycurlycourtney.com
This made me so happy! I don't follow the curly girl method fully since I have Seborrheic Dermatitis I can't leave sulphates, they are the only thing that can keep my scalp as clean as possible :(
Emma, I also have SD. The SheaMoisture Dandruff shampoo has been a lifesaver for me for years. I think they may have stopped making, it though which is really concerning to me because I don't know what I'm going to use when my supply runs out.
Emma Virginia what shampoo do you use? My daughter has SD too and fine, thick, straight hair. She’s trying to find something that works well.
I have an ongoing case of acne in my scalp that just started a few years ago! I need to the sulphates twice a month for a deep clean scalp!
I have to dry brush my hair before washing. I've tried finger detangling and combing, but I end up yanking out so much more hair than if I just brush quickly.
How can I avoid the “bird nesting” aka a bunch of knots , I get at the nape of my neck? Does that reduce as I continue getting my hair back in shape?
Dana Mastrine I get that in the winter with higher collars, sweaters and jackets rubbing my head constantly. Nothing I’ve done helped me except combing underneath through out the day. I will put extra moisture or oil there as well so it doesn’t break off. Hate winter on many levels.
When I lived out west where it’s SO arid, I ended up going to a barber and having the bottom of the back of my hair shaved off. It sounds extreme but it was just too painful to keep trying to get the knots out - it reduced me to tears every damn time. When I moved back to Texas, I grew it back...it looked weird for almost a year, no one ever knew because I didn’t start growing it back until winter when I wouldn’t need to wear my hair up as often.
I also experiment that at the nape of my neck. What I like to do is brushing those knots really gently with my tangle teezer (on dry hair), then I wet the strands with water and add a curl cream and scrunch. It gives me a fresh start underneath with bouncy and moisturized curls 🤩
That's not a CG problem, it's from scarves and high collars. I have the same issue!
I’ve used CG method for almost 4 years now and unfortunately I still get knots. Just part of being curly!
How often should I be clarifying my hair with the Suave shampoo? After I rinse it off, should I go back in with my regular conditioner AND THEN my deep conditioner or should I just leave on my deep-conditioner for 30 minutes?
I do the suave about once a month and just use the deep conditioner for 30 min and skip the rinse out conditioner just for that one wash.
How is your so hair soft/fluffy?? I’m struggling with very separate curl clumps (loose S-waves) during gel cast and even after I SOTC (I usually sleep on the gel cast/crunch it out in the morning). Lots of little “curl clumps”. Any tips? It ends up looking like I have oily hair, when it’s freshly washed, because the waves aren’t flowing together.
I have a question. I’m 8 months into CG, Over this period I have probably trimmed 4+ inches of damaged hair off. I’ve been very strict with the rules. I kept hoping that my bangs would grow in curly as they became healthy. They are curlier than before, but they do this very unattractive uncontrollable flip on the front of my face. I’m tempted to grab my curling iron to tame them. Do you any advice for me?
PS I’m a very thick 2b-3a. Low porosity (drying takes up to 12 hours some days!)
One question I have is that I’ve been doing the curly girl method for a few months but I want me hair color to change. I’ve went a long time without highlighting my hair and I’m trying to hold on but I hate my dirty blonde hair color. Is it okay to get blonde highlights and still do the curly girl method. I want to strive to get my hair to be shiny, smooth, and my curls more defined so I don’t want to risk it by highlighting. Yes or no to dyeing?
hannah kennedy I choose not to dye or highlight my hair because it doesn’t tolerate is well but I know people who have great success highlighting and coloring their hair while following the CGM.
Swavy Curly Courtney thank you! I’m trying to work on the health of my hair. I’m not gonna jump the gun and make my hair pretty rn. It’s natural beauty will come eventually when it’s completely healthy.
I have a very sensitive scalp, an itchy scalp (seborrheic dermatitis/folliculitis), and very thick wavy 2B-2C salt and pepper hair. I can't do CGM and the co-washing because of my scalp. Washing with conditioner on my scalp will make the seborrheic dermatitis flare up and cause painful, scaly sores (folliculitis). No, thank you!
Your intro is hilarious lol
The thing is wavy hair isn't curly. Type 2 is only as close to type 3 curls as it is in the other direction to type 1 straight hair. And there's nothing wrong with that! We are unique, so we need a unique approach, different both from curly hair care and straight hair care
Who's gonna invent the Wavy Girl Method?
Why not using a sulphate free clarifying shampoo like Bouncecurl Clarifying Shampoo, Floracurl Clay Wash or Briogeo Scalp Revival Shampoo? Suave is really stripping
Stefanie Blanche I have tried the bounce curl clarifying Shampoo. I really love it! However it does not contain a sulfate, and I have found that it functions beautifully as a low poo. But if I’m dealing with severe polyquaternium or silicone build up (like after a trip to the hairdresser for a trim) It just isn’t strong enough. I hope that makes sense! LOL! The sulfate shampoo is used in cases of emergency. It’s not something I use every single wash.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Yes, i understand that makes sense! I personally found Briogeo Scalp Revival, its with charcoal powder or Floracurl Clay Wash both much more clarifying than Bouncecurl..its true the Bouncecurl clarify is too mild for heavy buildup. Would love to know your review on the Briogeo or Floracurl one :)
What are the best products to use? I'm on a very tight budget.
You should check out Cantu products, I'm obsessed with them. They're the only things that have worked for my curls to not frizz out. And it's like 4 bucks a bottle and you can get it at Target, walmart, pretty much anywhere.
I break all the same rules as you, specially the brushing and the diffusing on high heat and high speed. And I do worse, I bleach my hair! Guys I'm going to hair hell! lol
4:48 or did anyone get their brush stuck in their hair and break the brush a la Princess Diaries?.....cause I did.....more than once!
I started using cg approved shampoo and now my hair in the back stays suuuuper oily and nasty. Is it because of the shampoo?
Same here. I find I don’t use the cg shampoo at all, just do your cleansing wash with a normal sulfate shampoo and then co wash (wash with conditioner). That’s what works for me, but it might be different for you. Give it a try if you want
Some shampoos are more cleansing than others. Mop Top Gentle Shampoo is one of the stronger ones I've used. Your hair will take weeks to transition. Mine was super oily at first, until my body got the message that it didn't need to produce as much oil. You can transition easier by slowly cutting down sulfates, instead of going cold turkey.
I’m using it now for 1,5 months. And it started last week.
*geasp* 😂 💕
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Last one 🤣🤣🤣🤣
If I’d diffuse on low heat I’d have to diffuse like an hour or more every morning as well.. ain’t nobody got time for thaaat 😒
🤣🤣🤣 Not I!
Why do you deep condition after using a sulphate shampoo?
Because sulphates can dry the hair out :)
Not sure how many people follow strict CG. If you haven’t read the book you don’t even know! All hair is unique like the person 😊
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But Let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. James 1:2-4 💜
Do what works for you. And don't knock it for others if you haven't tried it .
I use silicone because I refuse to cut the damaged ends, because the damaged ends is most my hair so I'd end up with super short hair which I don't like on me. I cut the ends every month and once my hair is all completely virgin I'll try cutting out silicone.
Try olaplex for the damage.
@@julia.md2b707 been doing bi weekly treatments for a few weeks now and it works really well
Which planked do you use per chance?
*olaplex
@@maggiemartinez-munoz6752 the N°3, bought it at Sally's
Did your hair always have reddish tones underneath. I break a lot of CG rules. I always use silk pillow case, never blow dry but I use silicones sparingly as well as sulfates from time to time. I do blame silicones for my dry ends when I was younger. I had super long hair and I took good care of it but my ends where always dry. In hindsight all the shampoo, conditioners, leaving ins, etc... were loaded with silicones. I probably could of grown it to my knees if I knew better.
Tracy The red is some left over from some temporary hair dye. It is supposed to wash out...it hasn’t! Haha
I sleep with my hair wet!!!
And how does it look in the morning then?
i needed that coyote image today
I haven't watched yet, but let me guess what you're going to say: you're not CG because you use sulfates and brush your hair wet. There are different rules for wavies. We get more buildup and it does need to be cleaned off with sulfates every few weeks. And there's nothing wrong with gently detangling in a way that does not cause breakage. Also the updated CGM is not that strict, and there are many variations that work for different people. True CGs don't insist that everyone wash with conditioner.
*Update: yup I was right. The beauty of CGM is that you can totally pick and choose what works for you. It's not like the hair police will kick in your door if you do something different!
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This is a link to Real Life+Curly Girl's 10 Commandments for wavies.
Also there are now water-soluble silicone that are CG friendly. The science-y hair blog lists some!
I learnt this the hard way. Wavy hair needs to be treated differently to type 3 & 4 hair
My hair is curly, thick and not damaged but it‘s not curly everywhere. Also I have different curl patterns. Some hair strings are like 3a hair and some are 2a, especially the top layer more in the back. Can the curly girl method change that?
I highly doubt it. I follow cgm for more than a year now (but still using sulfates most of this time due to SD), but situation didn't change much after transition: hair in the back is still 2a (barely have any wave, layered cut doesn't really help), on the sides it's 2b-2c, and some 3a pieces around my face. And it seems like it's not only different curl patterns, but different hair porosity too
periwinkle blades thank you :)