I started my CGM journey in 2013 when the curly/wavy hair specific products were not even a thing and I had to actually just use google while going through the ingredient list to understand if a shampoo or conditioner was even cg friendly. I agree with you that the community has come long way from there and the new brands need to catch up on that. packaging and competitive pricing is a must along with well researched ingredients.
Gurl u just stole my heart being super duper honest n bold... How could any youtuber be so honest... really that's huge effort... appreciate it 👏im a person who don't comment usually but u deserve it. I'm damn impressed ❤
Michelle thank you so much for putting these reviews out, your genuine and honest opinions have helped me so much in my journey I cannot even begin to explain! Please keep on this trend as us consumers really require these reviews! 🥰
Huge appreciation for the honesty and integrity. Turning down monetary benefits for moral alignment is not something everyone can do. You earned my respect ❤ pls keep it. It's very refreshing since most people on TH-cam and Instagram sell and influence for anything and everything irrespective of the potential damage it could do to it's users (their audience who trusted them,)
That was extremely helpful, beta.. Especially for aged beginners like me.. Who really are absolutely new to this journey... We still hav the habit of believing that costly products are best... And if we can't afford them, we feel we are losing out... Thanks ones again for guiding us.
I started my cg journey without even realising i was starting it because all I knew was normal shampoos do not work for me. I started using Johnson's baby shampoo because i thought my hair was weak and unhealthy so a mild shampoo is best for me because thats what i was told that you hair is fine and easily frizzy as i fine but medium dense curly hair 3a -3b hair. After i started using Johnsons baby shampoo and aroma magic cream shampoo back in 2010-2011 when inwas still a teenager just going by gut feeling it started working for me. My hair started to look mych better..then later the cg method became a thing qnd we now have so many products. My current favourites are cantu avacado shampoo and leave in cream. i really like the coconut milk hair mask by wow. I'm also now getting ashba hair mousse because on top my hair usually dont get enough volume because the products i use are necessary for moisture but can eventually weigh the hair down so I'm thinking of using the mousse on top and leave in cream at the bottom. Hopefully It will work.
I don't think curlvana makes your hair curly but I make sure about the shampoo it really improves your hair removes dirt because as a teacher I am doing 7 hours job and especially with chalk and duster surrounded and as an Indian so much pollution then also it cleans my scalp so nicely
Thank you Amisha! I do agree that when we're getting great packaging, quality products and large quantities that would last for ages and the brand gives us good sales and discounts then the price is worth it. Otherwise i don't think it's worth it. :(
Great video Michelle! I love your honesty. There are such few Indian wavy hair influencers and you're the only one who has done such extensive reviews on products and techniques. I bought Curlvana shampoo, conditioner, leave-in and gel. The shampoo was just about passable but I honestly don't see myself using it. The conditioner was HORRIBLE. I lost so much hair detangling that I got mad. Then I tried the leave in conditioner which was decent. The conditioner put me off so much that I don't even wanna try their gel despite having it. I'm gonna give them all away or throw them because my heart became so heavy losing hair with the conditioner. When you have one bad experience with a brand, it's very hard to give them a second chance because now we have so many good CG friendly brands that you can't fuck up. (excuse my language please). Currently, I'm loving using the Requil yellow and pink conditioners as both conditioners and leave-ins, Ashba leave in, northwish gel and Ashba gel. Arata blue gel is nice but the hold is horrible. I like the Arata new gel too but i only use it for special occasions when I want my waves to hold up well for a function. All thanks to your reviews I use Indian brands now and have saved my money on foreign brands. Michelle, I noticed that you haven't reviewed the Manetain products. I was waiting for the review. They are much talked about in the curl community. I'd love your thoughts! Thank you 😃
Thanks for sharing. So the thing is, i have to try lots and lots of products. I have my hands full already. I hate speed testing and then moving on. I prefer having enough experience with a product to be able to advice and inform properly. I take a couple of months to digest what a product does, see how my opinions develop and change and then i slowly move onto the next. Thats just now i like going about my content. I like to keep it organic and well informed. There are lots of brands that i haven't tried, simply because i spend months with the stuff i already have. Also things will expire if i don't use them. I'd hate wasting my money that way. I'd rather use what i have, build up opinions in the right manner and then move onto something new. I'll get to the other brands slowly but surely but I'm in no rush. Right now I'm testing lots and lots of leave in conditioners. It's been taking up a chunk of my time. You can wait for the 40 % arata sale to grab the new gel. I saw it 441 Rs a few days back. They have the sale almost every month. Once you finish the gel, keep an eye out for the 40% sale. I'm going to pick up a few tubes of the new gel as well. Just waiting for the right time.
You could try the curyana gel. It's nice imo. Thick gel, medium hold, work on super wet hair. I think you'll like it. Reminds me a little of the i create hold gel. (but i remember you saying you didn't like it so who knows)
@@MichelleManuel I completely understand. It's overwhelming to try everything and give it a fair shot. There are so many CG products now. I feel every month some or the other brand launches a new product.
hi Michelle i just subscribed. loved this video, you spoke things which are truly unsaid till now, for curly hair consumers. stay honest always and more power to you ✌🌷
Can you review Moxie hair products? My hair is growing after blow-dry, and now it looks like I have a cap of frizzy curls. I don't want to straighten my hair again. Is it better to use a hair spray to manage the crown region of my hair... or something like Moxie flyaway thingies
You can expect brutal honesty in my content. I would never vouch for a product if i dont enjoy it or believe it to be fit for our community. On this you have my word.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it when I'm complimented on the backdrops. I literally upset my whole house when I film, pulling furniture from one corner to the other. So yes, appreciate it!
just herbs also changed the formula of their anti dandruff shampoo for some reason, it works similar but the scent changed completely, I don't know why it was changed though
The fact that u didn't do a collaboration video with curlvana bcoz u didn't like their products shows how much honest u r and that u wouldn't recommend us anything that u won't use❤️ loads of love for ur honesty😍
To be honest, there are many many many many collaborations I've rejected because I wanted to be honest in my opinions or I felt uncomfortable with the person who approached me. I will ONLY take up collabs if I honestly believe in the brand, the products & what I'm saying in the video. I won't ever sell out or compromise on these principles.
Hi Mischelle. My hair looks awkward on scalp like its defined from roots and looks all bald its not like soft and natural. And the length doesn't look shiny or soft. After day 2 they are dull and brittle like matted. Can you help on this. They are nicely defined but this plastic like hair is really not looking nice. Please suggest me products or process that would better my condition
When we see many CGM related content in IG, YT, etc.. we tend to receive many sponsored ads from many brands. Honest and detailed Review like these helps many of us understand the difference and what not to buy which is highly needed as much as the recommendations. Thanks for sharing this Michelle 🙂
I'll do my best to only suggest things i like. But your experience may not mirror mine. So definitely take all my opinions with a grain of salt. None of this is absolute. My message is, if i don't like it, i won't suggest it. Thats all.
Completely agree with you . I bought curlvana shampoo - this is the WORST product ever . Doesn't matter whether they have a good leave in or gel ,I am not gonna buy anything from them anything
Love to watch your videos..I inspired from your videos for taking care my curls. But unfortunately now a days I loosing so much hair while washing my hair. Could you please suggest any tips?
Hey Michelle! Love your videos and thanks for helping out all the Indian girls with Indian brands for curly hair. Quick question - I have tried doing the CGM and I like the true frog shampoo and mask but I lose moisture the next day and have frizz. Is there a brand I should try next to help hold moisture better?
Please help with winter routine...specially for North Delhi side winters. My hairs had just started to do well, but now with the onset of winters the hairs are not coming out the way they were in summers. The hold is not good, hairs are frizzy again.
Woah I'm early today. I came here as soon as I saw your story, 😍. Your favourites from Just herbs are my absolute go-to products. They are amazing. I got the hair mask on bogo. And will buy the conditioner on bogo too because I'm almost finished with my first conditioner on my CGM journey.
Yup. Loved their earlier launches. Sadly the new launch didn't work out for me. :( The kumuda conditioner takes time to get used to, but once you're used to the texture, its great. It worked like a dream on my fairy knots.
@@MichelleManuel yes! I was not sure if i would come to like the conditioner after using it for the first time and I'm surprised how i totally fell in love with it ☺️
❤️❤️❤️ thanks for the video. As a newbie to cg I am often tempted to buy new products. You won't believe I have so many products already of CG that I'm out of space to store them (with a yelling husband in the back🤭😁) in just 3 months!! I am gonna take it slow now. However, I bought shirolepam hair mask from Just Herbs after you recommended it few weeks back and OMG it's so awesome and I love it whole heartedly. And hence, the day before I bought 3 of these in the sale of buy any 3 @999. Unbelievable purchase!!💖 So much love and power to you!
It's amazing no!!! The only thing i would change is the fragrance. It's too warm for my liking. Thankfully no migraine so I'm happy to settle. Performance wise it's amazing! Just amazing! Don't buy too much. I only posted the sale because some people missed it the last time and wanted me to post about it whenever i see it. It's a slippery slope but. Don't keep buying stuff. In a way i hate posting about buying products. I only do it when i see a deal worth grabbing.
I’m just started my cgm journey with curlvana leave in and styling gel… after 4 washes I’m frustrated about one thing that these products leaves a tiny white flakes or precipitate on my hair after it dries…don’t know what’s the problem with my curly hair or with the products..!!!
Hi Michele, thanks for this video that saved our money. I have few questions to ask. Earlier My hairs had some elasticity but after using requile Babassu conditioner, Arata advanced leave in and arata flax seed gel thrice my hair lost that elasticity, Though all are moisture product. Please suggest me protein mask for hair and moisture mask for hair. I have checked all your related videos but I am still confused with Ingredients. And plz plz suggest one Indian brand hair gel that has strong hold and also gives great volume. I being on low-low in scale, can’t compromise with volume. Thanks for being a ‘one-stop solution’ for every curly hair problems.
Hi Michelle. I normally do not buy anything, unless your review comes out. 🥰🥰Thanks for all your efforts. Please make more videos on 'non recommendations'. Hey, one more request. Can you please provide your opinion on Detoxie hardwater shampoo? For city girl like me, with hard water related issues, the claims look promising, but I'd love your thoughts.
Is detoxie silicone free? You can clarify with a clarifying shampoo to remove hard water buildup. The shampoo neednt have the words hard water as a claim.
@@MichelleManuel Thank you. My main thought was that, Detoxie is CG friendly shampoo and not clarifying as such, so its not harsh. Ingredients looks more like a good protein shampoo. However, I couldn't find any ingredient specifically, which claims to help with hardwater buildup. I understood the hair growth part, but lost on hard water claims.
Hi michelle I have fine wavy hair but if I oil them before washing all curls become frizzy so I can’t pre poo my hair but I am very much afraid that If I don’t pre poo my hair than my hair will get damaged ,every product works best on completely wet hair if I apply anything on dry hair they don’t penetrate even shampoos also buildup on my hair I don’t know what to use or not currently I am using kesh king shampoo and enliven conditioner ,as u have tried lots of products can u please tell me a good single styler ,shampoo and conditioner that don’t weigh down my hair as I have fine hair heavy products don’t work on my hair please give good products suggestion for my hair type and my hair also take lot of time to dry completely after washing
Hey.... I wanted to know if one can use a hair mask as a leave in conditioner. I have dry wavy frizzy hair. I am currently using streax hair mask. Reg serum just doesn't do the job so shud I just use the mask as a leave in or get the curl up cream leave in Thanks
Hello... I started cgm few months ago and give up..now i restarted.. I cant find find my hair porosity.my hair needs lots lots of water to completely wet but within no time easily drying.. I think my hair is 3b or 3c.. I need a product that really weighing down my hair.. I dont like volume & bouncy.. Plz suggest such a product or routine From Kerala
It's been a month I started my cgm curls are forming and I am loving it but my hair will become dry after day 3 and I am using hard hold gel enliven so that my curls definition will somewhat last longer but day 3 all the curls becoming frizzy and messy .and also my hair have so many flyaways can you suggest something ??
Ma'am i have wavy hair . However when. I have a headwash they turn curly and finally they end up wavy after drying. However. I am looking to start for a hair care routine which i haven't done before ever. So I'm looking for good products. I heard some of them - fix my curls, arata, curl up, ashba etc. Could you suggest some good ones in budget friendly. I was going to asking about curlvana also but i did watch it in this video. My scalp is oily after washday - the 3rd day my scalp starts to become oily and hair gets frizzy and dry from 3rd day. So please help me with best products and suggestions
You'll get to know the real potential of your hair once you start a cg styling routine. For products, check these videos out th-cam.com/video/-wEA3HuqULM/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/Zz5WUPQR9jc/w-d-xo.html
I have hairfall problems, and my hair is also thin, but they are really curly (3a-3b) Which budget friendly products should i use as a beginner? (Preferably curl cream and gel)
Heyyy!! General question, I haven't fully begun CGM but am facing a lot of hairfall, probably due to the water at my place. Would you recommend that I'd use an egg mask to build protein and nutrition to my roots? Thanks for all your content!
Your videos are super superr informative, i found ur contents very good.. And learned a lot about my curly hair but One thing that i im suffering from is massive hairfall.. It's been a 3year since i have doing cg method but i m seeing a lot more hairfall now but my hair is not regrowing it's becoming thin day by day,, i used to have lot of hair,,so what should i do.. I m really depressed now.. 😥
My hair gets so frizzy after it dries no matter how much leave in, curl cream or gel i use. Whether i air dry or diffuse it just never works for. What should I do 😭
You need to watch my routine video a couple of times. Watch before washing your hair and watch after you're done with your routine. Tally the steps and see where you're going wrong.
I have a doubt mam...just started CGM . 3 weeks now ....my hair is dry and frizzy, with flyaways on top of my head and mid-lengths. But the ends look nice, moisturised with beautiful waves. I am so tempted to use my comb...but I think it will ruin my end waves. I apply my conditioner and leave in on my hair upside down. I think it is 2B . Still figuring it out. I am wondering if it is due to over washing perhaps. I concentrate the shampoo only on my scalp. I am still to start deep conditioning. I also don't use gel or mousse...since I am at home all day and figure I will use styling products when I have to go out. Any suggestions on how to help the dry and frizzy roots and mid lengths.
That does happen to me with i guess every product. I mean no product gives me a slip like how u say in many of your videos. And now that I have figured out that my hairs are low porous can you suggest me that one conditioner which might provide me a slip. Becuase i need to spend lot of time detangling my hairs.
I think the best thing for you to do is to switch to the video thumbnail i inserted in the video. It's called wavy hair routine. No wet detangling. Don't wet detangle if your conditioner is not giving you slip. I would never ever say that a conditioner has slip if i wasn't my honest experience. This much i say with my whole heart.
No no. You misunderstood me. I didn't mean that u said wrong. It's my hair texture that isn't taking it. I was just obsessed with your that one comment "incredible slip". That's it. I understand my hairs are low porous and i will keep on experimenting. Lot's of love to you. I have learned alot from you...
@@harshalakamble6259 I didn't take it as an accusation. If you watched the video i said haircare is subjective and it's possible for you to dislike products i love. I also answered your question in the video. If you watched it you know i said that if your conditioner is not giving you slip switch to the video mentioned.
Hi Michelle I'm thinking about starting CGM for my 2B hairs. I do have a sulfate free shampoo by st. Botanica and this shampoo really suits my hairs. Can I continue it in CGM..? Can you pls tell..
If you've decided to do CGM check if the shampoo is silicone free. If you're merely wanting to try a wavy curly hair styling routine, you can use any products. They don't have to be cg friendly. My advice would be to first decide if you want to follow the curly girl method. Would you want to go sulphate silicone paraben and alcohol free?
@@MichelleManuel yes I do want to follow CG routine. I've ordered styling gel, cream, oil, leave in conditioner from arata from their advanced curl range. The shampoo which I'm using currently is sls, sles and paraben free.
@@movi..5214 which advanced curl care products did you get? I wouldn't recommend the protein ones from the range to beginners. My advice is to start protein only after month 6. Before that stick to moisture products only. I only use protein once a month. Not sure. They're not for regular use under any circumstance.
@@MichelleManuel for leave in conditioner and curl cream I got it from moisture range and for cream I think I brought the one with beige colored packaging according to your video I think its from protein range. I haven't received my order yet so didn't use them yet..
Hey...im a beginner to cgm.. curently i am air drying my hairs and its been very difficult to dry as i have long hairs...can you please suggest how to use diffuser and which brand to purchase ??? Please
When buying a diffuser always go for a trusted brand. I've dropped my diffuser multiple times. Never break. Been using it for 2+ years now. Would recommend but it's heavy. These videos would help you decide if it's for you. Videos on my diffuser How to diffuse curly hair th-cam.com/video/DcPk03WKyDg/w-d-xo.html Tools for wavy and curly hair (Explained the buttons and why i bought this diffuser) th-cam.com/video/Nh9USQXfTdk/w-d-xo.html No pain diffusing technique th-cam.com/video/TvHyrOOeJhA/w-d-xo.html
I've done detailed videos on products that I like. Like I said in the video it's not a one size fits all. Some people enjoy light products and some people enjoy heavy products. Some hair types require a gentle shampoo and some require a super cleansing shampoo. My reviews cover what's what. You'll need to decide what fits your need and moisture level perfectly.
Thank you so much !!! I was skeptical ordering the leave in from curlvana, but yea I am at ease now after listening to you❤ Michelle you came to me as a blessing🤌💗
I wish all youtubers will be as honest as you! Thanks for saving our bucks n especially our hair. Lots of 💗
I started my CGM journey in 2013 when the curly/wavy hair specific products were not even a thing and I had to actually just use google while going through the ingredient list to understand if a shampoo or conditioner was even cg friendly. I agree with you that the community has come long way from there and the new brands need to catch up on that. packaging and competitive pricing is a must along with well researched ingredients.
I'm so glad that as an influencer you understand that you have a responsibility and the weight that it carries.
Wow, just love the authenticity and honesty! TBE!
Gurl u just stole my heart being super duper honest n bold... How could any youtuber be so honest... really that's huge effort... appreciate it 👏im a person who don't comment usually but u deserve it. I'm damn impressed ❤
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Michelle thank you so much for putting these reviews out, your genuine and honest opinions have helped me so much in my journey I cannot even begin to explain! Please keep on this trend as us consumers really require these reviews! 🥰
Done!
Huge appreciation for the honesty and integrity. Turning down monetary benefits for moral alignment is not something everyone can do. You earned my respect ❤ pls keep it. It's very refreshing since most people on TH-cam and Instagram sell and influence for anything and everything irrespective of the potential damage it could do to it's users (their audience who trusted them,)
Also thank you for consistently being so honest and transparent with us. 💖
Always! ❤️
That was extremely helpful, beta..
Especially for aged beginners like me.. Who really are absolutely new to this journey... We still hav the habit of believing that costly products are best...
And if we can't afford them, we feel we are losing out...
Thanks ones again for guiding us.
Yes absolutely true. But some of these Indian brands are killing it and deserve a chance to shine.
Your views are so honest..that's why I love watching your videos. Looking good as usual
I started my cg journey without even realising i was starting it because all I knew was normal shampoos do not work for me. I started using Johnson's baby shampoo because i thought my hair was weak and unhealthy so a mild shampoo is best for me because thats what i was told that you hair is fine and easily frizzy as i fine but medium dense curly hair 3a -3b hair. After i started using Johnsons baby shampoo and aroma magic cream shampoo back in 2010-2011 when inwas still a teenager just going by gut feeling it started working for me. My hair started to look mych better..then later the cg method became a thing qnd we now have so many products. My current favourites are cantu avacado shampoo and leave in cream. i really like the coconut milk hair mask by wow. I'm also now getting ashba hair mousse because on top my hair usually dont get enough volume because the products i use are necessary for moisture but can eventually weigh the hair down so I'm thinking of using the mousse on top and leave in cream at the bottom. Hopefully It will work.
I don't think curlvana makes your hair curly but I make sure about the shampoo it really improves your hair removes dirt because as a teacher I am doing 7 hours job and especially with chalk and duster surrounded and as an Indian so much pollution then also it cleans my scalp so nicely
I completely agree abt products which are expensive but don't give the output as they should. You Solve Most Of Our Doubts Even Before Asking 😍😍
Thank you Amisha!
I do agree that when we're getting great packaging, quality products and large quantities that would last for ages and the brand gives us good sales and discounts then the price is worth it. Otherwise i don't think it's worth it. :(
@@MichelleManuel Yepp! That's Why I Buy Only Your Recommend Products 😄😄
Your Videos are always so fun to watch!!! You're like a big sister warning us! Tysm💖
Great video Michelle! I love your honesty. There are such few Indian wavy hair influencers and you're the only one who has done such extensive reviews on products and techniques.
I bought Curlvana shampoo, conditioner, leave-in and gel. The shampoo was just about passable but I honestly don't see myself using it. The conditioner was HORRIBLE. I lost so much hair detangling that I got mad. Then I tried the leave in conditioner which was decent. The conditioner put me off so much that I don't even wanna try their gel despite having it. I'm gonna give them all away or throw them because my heart became so heavy losing hair with the conditioner. When you have one bad experience with a brand, it's very hard to give them a second chance because now we have so many good CG friendly brands that you can't fuck up. (excuse my language please).
Currently, I'm loving using the Requil yellow and pink conditioners as both conditioners and leave-ins, Ashba leave in, northwish gel and Ashba gel. Arata blue gel is nice but the hold is horrible. I like the Arata new gel too but i only use it for special occasions when I want my waves to hold up well for a function. All thanks to your reviews I use Indian brands now and have saved my money on foreign brands.
Michelle, I noticed that you haven't reviewed the Manetain products. I was waiting for the review. They are much talked about in the curl community. I'd love your thoughts! Thank you 😃
Thanks for sharing.
So the thing is, i have to try lots and lots of products. I have my hands full already.
I hate speed testing and then moving on. I prefer having enough experience with a product to be able to advice and inform properly. I take a couple of months to digest what a product does, see how my opinions develop and change and then i slowly move onto the next. Thats just now i like going about my content. I like to keep it organic and well informed.
There are lots of brands that i haven't tried, simply because i spend months with the stuff i already have.
Also things will expire if i don't use them. I'd hate wasting my money that way. I'd rather use what i have, build up opinions in the right manner and then move onto something new.
I'll get to the other brands slowly but surely but I'm in no rush.
Right now I'm testing lots and lots of leave in conditioners. It's been taking up a chunk of my time.
You can wait for the 40 % arata sale to grab the new gel. I saw it 441 Rs a few days back. They have the sale almost every month. Once you finish the gel, keep an eye out for the 40% sale. I'm going to pick up a few tubes of the new gel as well. Just waiting for the right time.
You could try the curyana gel. It's nice imo. Thick gel, medium hold, work on super wet hair. I think you'll like it.
Reminds me a little of the i create hold gel. (but i remember you saying you didn't like it so who knows)
@@MichelleManuel I completely understand. It's overwhelming to try everything and give it a fair shot.
There are so many CG products now. I feel every month some or the other brand launches a new product.
@@MichelleManuel I'll give it a shot 🙂
Just started the video, still have to watch, but omg the hair+outfit+makeup+ the earrings! You look stunning ❣️
Edit to add: really helpful vid!
Oh my gosh, thank you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
hi Michelle i just subscribed. loved this video, you spoke things which are truly unsaid till now, for curly hair consumers. stay honest always and more power to you ✌🌷
Can you review Moxie hair products? My hair is growing after blow-dry, and now it looks like I have a cap of frizzy curls. I don't want to straighten my hair again. Is it better to use a hair spray to manage the crown region of my hair... or something like Moxie flyaway thingies
Thanks for your time and information. So sorry you keep losing hair with all the trials. I hope it's just worth all of it.
You being honest and so clear in your opinion helps thousands ❤️
You can expect brutal honesty in my content. I would never vouch for a product if i dont enjoy it or believe it to be fit for our community. On this you have my word.
thank you so much for your honest review!! i was really confused
Thanks for the video Mich. I haven’t tried any of the products that you mentioned. But will keep it in mind.
Thank you for your honest opinion😇 The backdrop looks really nice❤
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it when I'm complimented on the backdrops. I literally upset my whole house when I film, pulling furniture from one corner to the other. So yes, appreciate it!
Heyy Michelle!❤️
Honest reviews like this are really nice of you!❤️To be honest, I thank you for being the saviour!❤️
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Helpful video about hair products and your eye makeup looks amazing!
Thank you Ruchi!
just herbs also changed the formula of their anti dandruff shampoo for some reason, it works similar but the scent changed completely, I don't know why it was changed though
The fact that u didn't do a collaboration video with curlvana bcoz u didn't like their products shows how much honest u r and that u wouldn't recommend us anything that u won't use❤️ loads of love for ur honesty😍
To be honest, there are many many many many collaborations I've rejected because I wanted to be honest in my opinions or I felt uncomfortable with the person who approached me. I will ONLY take up collabs if I honestly believe in the brand, the products & what I'm saying in the video. I won't ever sell out or compromise on these principles.
Hello Michelle! Hope you and your family are doing good :) Thank you for being so honest with your audience
Sounds great. Thanks for suggesting. Will do.
Loving your look today, Michelle.
Thank you my pretty!
Hi Mischelle. My hair looks awkward on scalp like its defined from roots and looks all bald its not like soft and natural. And the length doesn't look shiny or soft. After day 2 they are dull and brittle like matted. Can you help on this. They are nicely defined but this plastic like hair is really not looking nice.
Please suggest me products or process that would better my condition
Hey Michelle! Love the honest and no nonsense review! Could you please review Anomaly products because they seem to getting positive results so far!
I could try them..but I've trying so much already. It's going to take me some time.
please re-create this eyelook in a video if possible. it's 🔥
Sounds good!
When we see many CGM related content in IG, YT, etc.. we tend to receive many sponsored ads from many brands. Honest and detailed Review like these helps many of us understand the difference and what not to buy which is highly needed as much as the recommendations. Thanks for sharing this Michelle 🙂
I'll do my best to only suggest things i like. But your experience may not mirror mine. So definitely take all my opinions with a grain of salt. None of this is absolute.
My message is, if i don't like it, i won't suggest it. Thats all.
@@MichelleManuel Absolutely! 😀 At last experiment is the key with CGM.
Completely agree with you . I bought curlvana shampoo - this is the WORST product ever . Doesn't matter whether they have a good leave in or gel ,I am not gonna buy anything from them anything
Please review BARE ANATOMY CURL RANGE 😇
Loved the honesty in your feedback 👍🏼👍🏼
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Love to watch your videos..I inspired from your videos for taking care my curls. But unfortunately now a days I loosing so much hair while washing my hair. Could you please suggest any tips?
Try the no detangling routine video i inserted in the video.
Hey Michelle! Love your videos and thanks for helping out all the Indian girls with Indian brands for curly hair.
Quick question - I have tried doing the CGM and I like the true frog shampoo and mask but I lose moisture the next day and have frizz. Is there a brand I should try next to help hold moisture better?
are you using a leave in conditioner and a gel? do you have wavy or curly hair? do you use an oil to seal and lock the moisture while you sotc?
Great ... you inspire us all on our journey ❤️
Hey Michelle 👋 would love if u do Video on maximum 10 hairstyle for wavy/curly hair...
I've been uploading reels on instagram on hairstyles. Have a playlist on TH-cam as well on hairstyles. Would you like me to add to it?
@@MichelleManuel yah would love if u add more everyday hairstyle with different accessories and stuff
Please help with winter routine...specially for North Delhi side winters. My hairs had just started to do well, but now with the onset of winters the hairs are not coming out the way they were in summers. The hold is not good, hairs are frizzy again.
Ok done. I've done some winter routines. But I'll do an updated one.
Bella vita shampoo also didn't work for me. It dried out my oily scalp and I had an alarming amount of hairfall. I later used it to wash my clothes.
Oh man, that sucks. I'm going to stay away from their products completely. :(
Woah I'm early today. I came here as soon as I saw your story, 😍. Your favourites from Just herbs are my absolute go-to products. They are amazing. I got the hair mask on bogo. And will buy the conditioner on bogo too because I'm almost finished with my first conditioner on my CGM journey.
Yup. Loved their earlier launches. Sadly the new launch didn't work out for me. :( The kumuda conditioner takes time to get used to, but once you're used to the texture, its great. It worked like a dream on my fairy knots.
@@MichelleManuel yes! I was not sure if i would come to like the conditioner after using it for the first time and I'm surprised how i totally fell in love with it ☺️
❤️❤️❤️ thanks for the video. As a newbie to cg I am often tempted to buy new products. You won't believe I have so many products already of CG that I'm out of space to store them (with a yelling husband in the back🤭😁) in just 3 months!! I am gonna take it slow now. However, I bought shirolepam hair mask from Just Herbs after you recommended it few weeks back and OMG it's so awesome and I love it whole heartedly. And hence, the day before I bought 3 of these in the sale of buy any 3 @999. Unbelievable purchase!!💖
So much love and power to you!
It's amazing no!!! The only thing i would change is the fragrance. It's too warm for my liking. Thankfully no migraine so I'm happy to settle. Performance wise it's amazing! Just amazing!
Don't buy too much. I only posted the sale because some people missed it the last time and wanted me to post about it whenever i see it.
It's a slippery slope but. Don't keep buying stuff. In a way i hate posting about buying products. I only do it when i see a deal worth grabbing.
@@MichelleManuel will definitely keep this in mind!
I’m just started my cgm journey with curlvana leave in and styling gel… after 4 washes I’m frustrated about one thing that these products leaves a tiny white flakes or precipitate on my hair after it dries…don’t know what’s the problem with my curly hair or with the products..!!!
Hi Michele, thanks for this video that saved our money. I have few questions to ask. Earlier My hairs had some elasticity but after using requile Babassu conditioner, Arata advanced leave in and arata flax seed gel thrice my hair lost that elasticity, Though all are moisture product.
Please suggest me protein mask for hair and moisture mask for hair. I have checked all your related videos but I am still confused with Ingredients. And plz plz suggest one Indian brand hair gel that has strong hold and also gives great volume. I being on low-low in scale, can’t compromise with volume. Thanks for being a ‘one-stop solution’ for every curly hair problems.
I've made detailed videos* on all these queries. Request you to have a look again.
Hi Michelle. I normally do not buy anything, unless your review comes out. 🥰🥰Thanks for all your efforts. Please make more videos on 'non recommendations'.
Hey, one more request. Can you please provide your opinion on Detoxie hardwater shampoo? For city girl like me, with hard water related issues, the claims look promising, but I'd love your thoughts.
Is detoxie silicone free?
You can clarify with a clarifying shampoo to remove hard water buildup. The shampoo neednt have the words hard water as a claim.
@@MichelleManuel Thank you. My main thought was that, Detoxie is CG friendly shampoo and not clarifying as such, so its not harsh. Ingredients looks more like a good protein shampoo. However, I couldn't find any ingredient specifically, which claims to help with hardwater buildup. I understood the hair growth part, but lost on hard water claims.
Ahh okay. I don't have any experience with the product so i doubt I'll be able to answer this question.
Plz recommend me pocket friendly best product for extremely dry frizzy curly hair
Love your honesty and work michelle!
Thank you my lovely!
Mam the mom's co-wash is also not a good shampoo..... I used it but my hair started falling.....
Well done👏🏼👏🏼
Hi michelle I have fine wavy hair but if I oil them before washing all curls become frizzy so I can’t pre poo my hair but I am very much afraid that If I don’t pre poo my hair than my hair will get damaged ,every product works best on completely wet hair if I apply anything on dry hair they don’t penetrate even shampoos also buildup on my hair
I don’t know what to use or not currently I am using kesh king shampoo and enliven conditioner ,as u have tried lots of products can u please tell me a good single styler ,shampoo and conditioner that don’t weigh down my hair as I have fine hair heavy products don’t work on my hair please give good products suggestion for my hair type and my hair also take lot of time to dry completely after washing
Hey.... I wanted to know if one can use a hair mask as a leave in conditioner. I have dry wavy frizzy hair.
I am currently using streax hair mask. Reg serum just doesn't do the job so shud I just use the mask as a leave in or get the curl up cream leave in
Thanks
Please do a video with budget friendly products for student 🙏
Here you go
th-cam.com/video/-wEA3HuqULM/w-d-xo.html
Hello... I started cgm few months ago and give up..now i restarted.. I cant find find my hair porosity.my hair needs lots lots of water to completely wet but within no time easily drying.. I think my hair is 3b or 3c.. I need a product that really weighing down my hair.. I dont like volume & bouncy.. Plz suggest such a product or routine
From Kerala
See the products in the first couple of secs of the video where i referred to heavy products. Those may work for you.
@@MichelleManuel thank you❤️
Second comment💗💗💗this video will help me a lot
Thank you💛❤️
It's been a month I started my cgm curls are forming and I am loving it but my hair will become dry after day 3 and I am using hard hold gel enliven so that my curls definition will somewhat last longer but day 3 all the curls becoming frizzy and messy .and also my hair have so many flyaways can you suggest something ??
Wait for my next long form video please?
Ma'am i have wavy hair . However when. I have a headwash they turn curly and finally they end up wavy after drying. However. I am looking to start for a hair care routine which i haven't done before ever. So I'm looking for good products. I heard some of them - fix my curls, arata, curl up, ashba etc. Could you suggest some good ones in budget friendly. I was going to asking about curlvana also but i did watch it in this video. My scalp is oily after washday - the 3rd day my scalp starts to become oily and hair gets frizzy and dry from 3rd day. So please help me with best products and suggestions
You'll get to know the real potential of your hair once you start a cg styling routine.
For products, check these videos out
th-cam.com/video/-wEA3HuqULM/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/Zz5WUPQR9jc/w-d-xo.html
I just bought the curlvana products and it's just smell so weird that I don't feel like use them on my hair
:( try the leave in and gel. They're okay.
Wow! Loved the video ❤️❤️❤️
I have hairfall problems, and my hair is also thin, but they are really curly (3a-3b)
Which budget friendly products should i use as a beginner? (Preferably curl cream and gel)
You could check this video out for suggestions
th-cam.com/video/-wEA3HuqULM/w-d-xo.html
Heyyy!! General question, I haven't fully begun CGM but am facing a lot of hairfall, probably due to the water at my place. Would you recommend that I'd use an egg mask to build protein and nutrition to my roots?
Thanks for all your content!
No no. I don't think so. If you are facing hairfall and have not started cg then speak to a doctor. I am not qualified to help with hair fall.
Hiii, how's bblunt curly hair product range?
awesome as usual ❤️
Plz review in this way as u did ..it will be helpful for us to choose among new indian products.
Meaning you want a single video with multiple brands? Ie mini review style?
@@MichelleManuel yes
Nd also cover serum nd mouse in Indian market
Your videos are super superr informative, i found ur contents very good.. And learned a lot about my curly hair but One thing that i im suffering from is massive hairfall.. It's been a 3year since i have doing cg method but i m seeing a lot more hairfall now but my hair is not regrowing it's becoming thin day by day,, i used to have lot of hair,,so what should i do.. I m really depressed now.. 😥
Please please stop wet detangling.
@@MichelleManuel okay.. So I'm supposed to change my routine..
I mentioned it in the video. Request you watch it.
@@MichelleManuel okay.. Thank you for your concern
My hair gets so frizzy after it dries no matter how much leave in, curl cream or gel i use. Whether i air dry or diffuse it just never works for. What should I do 😭
You need to watch my routine video a couple of times. Watch before washing your hair and watch after you're done with your routine.
Tally the steps and see where you're going wrong.
Such a bold content ❤️
And the make up look is bomb 😘
I do agree. Took some balls to make this video but it had to be done.
Ahkila! Check my stories asap
@@MichelleManuel okay boss
Boss? Lol
@@MichelleManuel 🥰
Heya .. make a review on curl cure products as well...
sounds good. send me a link please?
Loved the video❤️❤️
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I have a doubt mam...just started CGM . 3 weeks now ....my hair is dry and frizzy, with flyaways on top of my head and mid-lengths. But the ends look nice, moisturised with beautiful waves. I am so tempted to use my comb...but I think it will ruin my end waves. I apply my conditioner and leave in on my hair upside down. I think it is 2B . Still figuring it out. I am wondering if it is due to over washing perhaps. I concentrate the shampoo only on my scalp. I am still to start deep conditioning. I also don't use gel or mousse...since I am at home all day and figure I will use styling products when I have to go out. Any suggestions on how to help the dry and frizzy roots and mid lengths.
Hang on for my next video please.
@@MichelleManuel Will do 👍
Verrryy informative video❤
Curlvana products made my hair strange.
I liked your lip shade. Can you tell the shade name
I'll check and tell you exactly. Hang on
That does happen to me with i guess every product. I mean no product gives me a slip like how u say in many of your videos. And now that I have figured out that my hairs are low porous can you suggest me that one conditioner which might provide me a slip. Becuase i need to spend lot of time detangling my hairs.
I think the best thing for you to do is to switch to the video thumbnail i inserted in the video. It's called wavy hair routine. No wet detangling. Don't wet detangle if your conditioner is not giving you slip.
I would never ever say that a conditioner has slip if i wasn't my honest experience. This much i say with my whole heart.
No no. You misunderstood me. I didn't mean that u said wrong. It's my hair texture that isn't taking it. I was just obsessed with your that one comment "incredible slip". That's it. I understand my hairs are low porous and i will keep on experimenting. Lot's of love to you. I have learned alot from you...
@@harshalakamble6259
I didn't take it as an accusation. If you watched the video i said haircare is subjective and it's possible for you to dislike products i love. I also answered your question in the video. If you watched it you know i said that if your conditioner is not giving you slip switch to the video mentioned.
@@MichelleManuel yes i did
Hi Michelle I'm thinking about starting CGM for my 2B hairs. I do have a sulfate free shampoo by st. Botanica and this shampoo really suits my hairs. Can I continue it in CGM..? Can you pls tell..
If you've decided to do CGM check if the shampoo is silicone free.
If you're merely wanting to try a wavy curly hair styling routine, you can use any products. They don't have to be cg friendly.
My advice would be to first decide if you want to follow the curly girl method. Would you want to go sulphate silicone paraben and alcohol free?
@@MichelleManuel yes I do want to follow CG routine. I've ordered styling gel, cream, oil, leave in conditioner from arata from their advanced curl range. The shampoo which I'm using currently is sls, sles and paraben free.
@@movi..5214 which advanced curl care products did you get?
I wouldn't recommend the protein ones from the range to beginners. My advice is to start protein only after month 6. Before that stick to moisture products only.
I only use protein once a month. Not sure. They're not for regular use under any circumstance.
@@MichelleManuel for leave in conditioner and curl cream I got it from moisture range and for cream I think I brought the one with beige colored packaging according to your video I think its from protein range. I haven't received my order yet so didn't use them yet..
I am going to start my cg routine but 😢i can't understand which product to use 😢can you suggest me
Check this video out.
th-cam.com/video/dODym2mvH1o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=_X520wDRVsiIm3Mu
Hii mam! A small question . Is herbal essence shampoo and conditioner CG friendly? It got good reviews from my friends.
Not sure. Haven't checked it out yet
@@MichelleManuel oo ok mam
Hey...im a beginner to cgm.. curently i am air drying my hairs and its been very difficult to dry as i have long hairs...can you please suggest how to use diffuser and which brand to purchase ??? Please
When buying a diffuser always go for a trusted brand.
I've dropped my diffuser multiple times. Never break. Been using it for 2+ years now. Would recommend but it's heavy.
These videos would help you decide if it's for you.
Videos on my diffuser
How to diffuse curly hair
th-cam.com/video/DcPk03WKyDg/w-d-xo.html
Tools for wavy and curly hair
(Explained the buttons and why i bought this diffuser)
th-cam.com/video/Nh9USQXfTdk/w-d-xo.html
No pain diffusing technique
th-cam.com/video/TvHyrOOeJhA/w-d-xo.html
@@MichelleManuel thank you...🥰🥰
Pls do a review of curlin products
The range has silicones so i doubt I'll be able to use it.
@@MichelleManuel oh ok I didn’t kn
Your eye makeup is ...wow
Curlvana even i agree did not work well for me....tooo drying!!!!!
hi, just wanted to know, is the leave on cream and gel okay to use? does it cause hairloss?
Can u do a review of curl in products
Curlin has silicones i think. Not sure i want to use silicones right now. Maybe in the future sometime?
Right now I'm happy being silicone free.
Omg.. U need guts to make such video.. Best youtuber for honest reviews
You're very kind Nikie!
which products do u suggest???
I've done detailed videos on products that I like.
Like I said in the video it's not a one size fits all.
Some people enjoy light products and some people enjoy heavy products.
Some hair types require a gentle shampoo and some require a super cleansing shampoo.
My reviews cover what's what. You'll need to decide what fits your need and moisture level perfectly.
You're the best
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You look so beautiful
Thank you!!!!!! ❤️❤️
Apart from CG routine u can also take English tutorials... 🤣
You look 🔥
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Okay 👌 nice 🙂 thanks 👍
🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
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Pretty u 💘
Thank you so much !!! I was skeptical ordering the leave in from curlvana, but yea I am at ease now after listening to you❤
Michelle you came to me as a blessing🤌💗
I just bought curlyvana and few minutes later i saw this video...to be honest my eyes were filled with tears🥲
i just bought it too.. but i think using the leave on cream and gel is still okay.. 🥲
Does it work?
@@neharakshit290 for my hair..no..It's not working🙂