Your hair looked great parted on either side! It only seemed weird to you b/c you're not used to see it like that, but for people who don't see you every day, it didn't look weird!! ☺
YES please do a video about CGM thoughts! As a hair dresser I don’t even fully believe in it I did it and I maybe only did for a few months and I think it isn’t necessary to restrict yourself like that when it comes to your hair 🤷🏼♀️
I am fine using a sulfate clarifying shampoo. It's the only thing that's going to get the gunk out. I have fine curly/wavy hair and sulfate-free/silicone-free products tend to build up for me overtime.
Same! I use the 75 cent VO5 clarifying shampoo every 3ish weeks, and it makes a world of difference in clearing buildup...though I always follow with a deep conditioner!
I'm so thankful for this video! Most of my favorite wavy haired peeps seem to have stopped using drugstore products lately and I've really been needing some inexpensive guidance! Also, I've recently discovered that Suave low poo and was super curious about it. I'm definitely gonna have to try it now!
I'm very glad you gave us CORRECT information on the Shea Moisture Protein Treatment, because India Batson is telling people on her channel that it is comparable to Olaplex 3 and Curlsmith Bond Repair Salve. And before anyone asks, no I'm not joking. I wish I were.
@@halenqueen7754 Not sure! But I still think it's awful that she's giving out misinformation. I think like 99% of her videos are sponsored. In my opinion, she only does it for money.
@@TheAtl198 I feel like she used to do much less sponcon and more informational/how tos, and most of her newer stuff is basically just that - which is a shame, because a lot of her older stuff was really useful when I was starting CGM, and I learned a lot from her. I haven't watched a video all the way through in ages, because I'm here for tips and techniques, not Prose commercials :/
Please elaborate on why you're not talking as much about CGM! I have benefited so much from following it, but I have started to bend and break more and more of the rules as I learn what EXACTLY my hair needs.
Cantu Curl Cream is phenomenal, and always my best curl product no matter what else I try. No matter how expensive other products are, nothing beats it.
I recently stopped following it after being pretty strict for 3 years. It's more of an experiment for me to see what works best. I still haven't decided though 🤷🏼♀️
I feel the same way about it. As soon as I think I'm in a good routine, I feel like something changes and I have to regroup. I think I just need to clarify more.
Hey Courtney! I've thoroughly enjoyed and learned A LOT from you over the past year of watching your videos and I love seeing your channel grow. Even more so because I love to see a fellow Christian thriving :) I wanted to tell you about the end-all be-all ALL NATURAL homemade gel that has changed my hair forever. Flax seed gel. There's plenty of videos that go over how to make it, but you just bring water to a boil with some flax seeds and reduce the heat until it turns into a nasty snot-like consistancy. It's very cheap to make and it will keep in the fridge for 3 weeks. It gives me curl clumps that I had real trouble establishing before, it gives me shine and best of all, it does not dry out my hair in the least. I literally just wash, condish, apply a leave-in and then the flax seed gel. I feel like you would really appreciate something like this and would love to see you try it out and say what you think! Either way, I love your energy and Christian presence that you bring to TH-cam, keep it up, it's appreicated by over 100k people! Much love, Heidi
I completely agree with you about the Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Yogurt deep conditioner. I used to use it as my go to for when my hair needed protein, but I never really saw my hair curl up after using it. I didn't even realize it wasn't working until I used the Hask Keratin deep conditioner twice in a row and my hair actually started to form waves on its own after getting out the shower. I barely had to do anything to it when styling to get it to form nice looking waves/curls. With the SM deep conditioner, I was still fighting my hair to get it to style the way I wanted it to because it wasn't depositing enough protein into my hair.
I've really been liking the Cantu Flaxseed Smoothing Cream Gel - it's not a firm hold, but it leaves my hair so shiny and it's enough hold for me. It comes in a huge jar for the price!
I really like Herbal Essence TotallyTwisted and Aunt Jackie’s Anti Frizz for mousse. Camille Rose Ginger Rinse has recently become a favorite low poo. It’s super gentle and super sudsy at the same time.
Courtney; I agree about mousse. It’s easy to get a weird, icky residue. Yes, NYM mousse has a harder hold than they advertise. BTW, please review the new NYM refreshing foam. I like foams 💗💗
I really like the alcohol free biotera mousse. It does not create a weird icky feel like other mousse products IMO. However, not cgm approved like the alcohol free gel from biotera instead - which I do use more often because of that.
Yes tell us about the move away from curly girl! Newly embracing my waves and definitely had trouble finding ‘curly’ talk that specifically addresses waves.
Old school idea, back when the ladies used to use lacquer hairspray for their big wet sets, stylist mixed 2 tbs of baking soda in warm water, and it removed everything. You then proceed with shampoo conditioner etc. ;-) Love your videos!
As someone who recently started CGM and has been following you through it, has looked up to you and your amazing advice, I would love to know your thoughts in CGM!
I also don't typically like shea moisture products, BUT I really like their meadowfoamate and marshmallow extract silicone free primer & styler (something like that, it has a pink spray nozzle and a deep blue label). It's a leave in conditioner that DOESN'T have coconut oil like everything else they make and the Shea butter is like halfway down the ingredients list. So it's not heavy and has a ton of slip. I LOVE it as a quick "dry" refresh (meaning i mux it with some water in my hand then lightly glaze and scrunch). It's probably my number 1 refresh product 💜💜💜
Yes, love a good affordable hair product! My hair also can’t get enough protein and agree it’s hard to find conditioners and stylers that have it at the drugstore. Definitely gonna try the Suave low poo when I run out of the one I’m using now. My favorite cheap products are: Texture ID deep treatment masque, NYM matcha green tea and apple masque and GVP conditioning balm from Sally’s. I always add a few drops of neutral protein filler and from time to time do a gelatin treatment, my hair loves it!
Definitely want to hear why you stopped talking about the Curly Girl Method!! I'm so sad to learn they don't make the Protein Power Treatment anymore--it was enough protein to make my hair happy, but I could use it over and over without protein overload. I'm also allergic to wheat protein, so finding something without that is a little difficult. Have you ever tried the Aussie Miracle Curls mousse? It's a Walmart exclusive and let me tell you--my hair LOVES it. I'd love to see your opinion on it!
Can you show us how much Curl Talk Mousse you use and how you would use mousse as single stylers as well as how you use it for the gel/plop/mousse method?
The shea moisture mask had been reformulated and is no longer cgm friendly. However, I still see it for sale on target and ulta's website. It's on the shea moisture site but is out of stock.
Also the Manuka Honey masque isn't a substitute at all. It's very very heavily moisturizing. It will put you in moisture overload if not used correctly.
Thank you so much! The only issue really is I strongly prefer to completely avoid fragrances. Do you have, or could you make, a video on affordable fragrance-free products? I like to be as non-toxic as possible. Also what are your thoughts on traditional hair care from certain countries such as India. Such as washing with henna, soap nuts, certain herbs, etc.? And I need to learn how to know which products I need and how to use thrm - which I bet you do have videos on and saw you sell a course or guide.
I have the shea moisture hydrate & repair protein power treatment. If I use it more than every other month, then my hair gets straw-like. Protein sensitive hair. Usually my hair likes high moisture. Same thing with the Mielle. Type 2C, fine, dense, high porosity hair. I'm also transitioning to gray which is an additional complication.
Thank you for making this!! Im just starting my journey with my wavy 2c hair and Im in my teens and dont have money for the products that alot of people use. Im also trying to decide what products I should use so thank you!! Also you look AMAZING as usual. please do a video on the cgm
LOVE all the info about ingredients. It's so hard to find out what they're all there for and what the benefit is. I am totally on board with you doing an ingredients video. Thanks!!
I would love to know why you don’t mention the CGM. I don’t adhere to it either. Thank you for all your information. I drove from the Amarillo area to get a haircut at Texas Roots Salon and Spa with Cassey and I loved her, the salon and service.
I used the mousse, but didn't really care for it....but could be my fault because I'm heavy handed with products. I'll have to try it again and use less because it is pretty thick and creamy.
@@BlackLabMama The first time I used it I used way to much and it weighed down my hair. I use a small amount but cote my hair evenly with a raking method.
@@InjectSomeCommonSense I wish I had thick hair!! Mine is thin and fine but very curly. Glad it works for you! We all have to find what works for our own hair since everyone is different. I love the cast it gives.
Ok, I'm a 2b struggling to get my hair to clump, so I got the Cantu leave in conditioner and curl activator and WOW! That activator is no joke! Thanks for the vid and recommendations!
The protein silicone hybrid is a cross polymer, and you usually see it in vegan products because it's molecularly very similar to keratin yet is plant based instead of animal. The Eva NYC site explains this on their therapy mask (not CG due to Silicones like dimethicone & others).
Love love love Cantu products for my coarse swavy hair, especially the curl activator and the define and shine custard! If you have access to the dm drugstore I highly recommend the Balea Winter Protect Mask - it contains lots of Protein and is very nourishing and the winter protect leave in milk
No clue if my previous message worked, but if not, then the *Shea Moisture protein Treatment* has 2 waxes in them! Beeswax and another one. They changed the formula, but they didn't change the ingredients on the website! My bottle definitely has these ingredients. Just a heads up!!
One of my favs is the Not Your Mothers Curl Talk Scalp care cleansing oil. When I have extreme buildup it refreshes my scalp and my hair so well. I found it even removed silicones as well. It also has a peppermint in it and its very cooling relaxing on the scalp creates a perfect wash day for me.
That's really interesting about the Maui Moisture Lo-poo. I used without using ANY conditioner afterward (because I didn't have any) and just used a leave-in conditioner and my scalp felt super clean and my waves/curls turned out really shiny and pretty! My hair is also really thick too so that might have something to do with it XD. Love your videos btw!!!
I LOVE finding drugstore products that are not only inexpensive, but curly girl approved! 👍💚 I know you say Suave changed their formula, but does it not clean as well? Is it too stripping?
Hi Courtney my two absolute favourites from affordable brands are: the giovanni hard hold gel and the shea moisture castor oil leave in. I have very thick, course textured, wavy/curly, highlighted and dry hair (even nearly two years into my natural texture journey). I have eczema on the scalp and very dry skin - so dry hair is my natural hair type and not a temporary condition. My hair loves oils/butters and as much moisture as I can get into it. The thick shea moisture leave in works really well for me (I also use masks every wash as conditioner). I do like the shea moisture masks, but also use the maui moisture masks frequently. The gel from giovanni (when emulsified with water to help it distribute) really holds my hair for most of the week between washes. It also doesn't irritate my scalp which many of the highly scented gels do. I use a fragrance free shampoo from Boots (expert line for sensitive scalp) and whichever conditioner/mask I feel like that week. I'm not really following the cgm, as I don't mind a little amodimethicone in my stylers. I stay away from the heavier silicones though and do a deep cleanse around every 4 - 6 weeks with a deep conditioner left on for at least half an hour that day. I tried going completely silicone free for a long time, but my hair gets very tangled and the small amount of silicone helps with that. Best wishes.
I think this is what I need, some stylers that have amodimethicone in it. I've been contemplating introducing lighter silicones back into my routibe for awhile but I feel so brainwashed to avoid them. What stylers have you found that you like that have amodimethicone? My hair gets so so tangled and it's crazy bc I take all the steps to avoid that and it still happens.
@@THE_K_HOUSE Hi used a Phillip Kingsley styler for a while, but this Summer was very humid and my normal stylers weren't working. I'm currently using the maui moisture mask as a leave in conditioner (it says on the jar it can be used this way), their curl cream and the tresemme curl mousse. The mousse has some silicone and isn't as drying as gel, but it has great hold. This combo leaves me with fat ringlets when I use it and I'm happy with it. Like most curly girls I experiment with products. The giovanni serum I have also used has a little silicone and matched well with the gel. If you're worried about silicones - they're not all created equal. I have heavy, thick, dry and frizzy hair (type 2c/3a). I do apply oil to the ends through the week and a little to the nape of the neck where I'm always tangled. I sleep in a bonnet and with a silk pillowcase - these really make a huge difference. I hope that helps.
@@lorainemcgillivray77 I also have heavy, thick(I have an undercut just to lessen my hair volume) coarse 2c/3a hair. I will have to try that Tresemme mousse. Right now I just use Kinky curly knot today leave in with Uncle Funkys curly magic and its fine but I'm fighting tangles so badly.
Unfortunately, you can't get rid of all the frizz 😒 But these videos show what I suggest! 5 Factors of Frizz with the Way Curly Hair Journey: th-cam.com/video/9bi2wKzenT8/w-d-xo.html Lets Talk About Wet Frizz: th-cam.com/video/T7x3GKcH8Fc/w-d-xo.html
I would love your perspective on Trader Joe's Tea Tree line - from my scouring of the shampoo label, it doesn't appear to have any harsh ingredients, but it acts like a clarifying wash for me.
I highly recommend the Shea Moisture Mafura Oil Deep Conditioner like you mentioned! It's very moisturizing and smells great. I actually prefer it over their Manuka Honey Yogurt Protein mask (but that mask is still really nice too).
Same! I like the Marfura Oil one a lot better than the Honey Yogurt one. More moisturizing and smells better. I’ve been mixing them together to use up my Honey Yogurt.
Thanks for this video! Your deep dives into ingredients are so interesting, and I'd like to hear your current take on CGM and some of the ingredients banned if you follow it strictly. I've also been wanting a low poo that was gentler than the C14/16 surfectant - I'll be grabbing the suave soon!
Your hair doesn’t look weird parted on the other side. 😊. Question, how to you have your hair cut? In layers? I currently have a blunt cut past my shoulders.
Yes I love the Aussie products they do play well with others. Love your eye makeup today❤️. Would love to know what eye palette you used. Thanks for the drugstore options as I’m trying to trim the hair product budget a little.
I'm a wavy/curly girl with fine, silky hair. I can not use conditioner of any kind or I look like an oil slick, seriously. I also have to use fragrance free products in the shower or my scalp is very, very unhappy. My absolute favorite shampoo is Paula's Choice All Over Hair and Body Wash. No scent and it doesn't strip my hair. It's unavailable right now so I bought a bottle of the Hairitage fragrance free shampoo and it's doing well too. No idea if they are "approved" or not, but they're working. I bought a bottle of the Neutrogena shampoo but it seemed to take the curl right out of my hair. I use both, Aussie Instant Freeze gel and the mousse. They work well. Going to try out Harry's and see how it goes. Hoping the scent isn't too overwhelming. Anyone else wish that they'd tone down the scents in products?
Cantu's Avocado hydrating cream shampoo/conditioner are great drug store choices that don't weigh down my fine-ish curls. They also have a flaxseed smoothing line (only have the conditioner which is listed as rinse out or leave in but is a bit thick as a leave in for me) which is awesome too!
I'm sitting here reading thru the description just laughing! We must have the exact same hair type, I love half of what you mentioned ( the only ones ive tried ) , and they work VERY well for my fine hair with high density! freaking love As I am, super cost effective and well.. EFFECTIVE! Love you Swavy lady! Thank you for your hair cut video with your stylist. seriously been having trouble with my hair cause I grew it out long yay! But the problem is my curls are just so weighted.
The Garnier Pure Clean Fortifying Conditioner is one of my new favorite budget conditioners!! It’s silicone free, $6.29 for 33oz at target. Super slippery! It reminds me of the old Tresemme Naturals, before they changed the formula. Highly recommend!!
That Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil mask is actually so hydrating that it overhydrates my hair after only leaving it in for a few minutes in the shower. It’s a shame because it smells so amazing. I think the JBCO Strengthen & Restore mask might be closer to the “power protein treatment” mask but I still need to try that one.
Omg, I am so happy I found your account! We have the exact same natural hair type (and color!! lol) I am excited to dive more into your videos because I have had trouble finding accounts with people who have my wave-y/curly hair type.
I defs would like to hear your thoughts on the CGM! I've been kinda starting it, which is how I found this channel, but I'd love to hear both sides so I can figure out of its worth all the effort and money.
I've tried the As I Am leave in conditioner and I am not a fan. It is not slippery on my hair. Actually my hair feels more dried out. Still searching for a moisturizing leave in. Love the neutrogena clarifying shampoo. Very gentle. Your hair looks awesome parted on both sides.
I never knew that regular conditioners are acidic. I have always left a pretty good slick in my hair so I never needed a leave-in. NOW that I know better, I will start using a leave-in, THANK YOU!
Having a beautiful wash day! Looking fabulous ~ I did like the Cantu conditioner- the only issue I had w/ it was that I did not use it soon enough & I stored it in the shower lid down & it soured. Yuckers! I ended up having to throw it out bc it smelled so bad ~ 🤮
Try alaffia products pls, you can find them on iherb or america I guess😂 they have natural products, everyone compare their custard to kinky custard, they have natural gels too ! 🤗
I'm admittedly a bit of a Not Your Mother's stan, but I *love* the Curl Talk Shampoo for a low-poo, and the Naturals Green Tea and Tahitian Gardenia and Mango Butter conditioners on my 2B/C waves (and yes, definitely on the higher end of drugstore prices). Also cannot say enough good things about the Curl Talk mousse, and agree that it's a way higher hold than what they market it as! Also...don't sleep on the Garnier Treat masks, wow. Those pack a lot of punch for like $3!
Courtneyyy you should blur out the label on the box at 1:47 It’s not that noticeable but you never know people could still find the address 😭 (unless it’s your PO Box but idk so just letting you know) 😊
I noticed you didn’t mention anything from Curls (Curls Blueberry Bliss Leave in), Uncle Funky’s Daughter (Curly Magic, Curl Stimulator), or Giovanni (multiple products). Is this because you don’t consider them Drugstore finds? Or because they are not your current favorites?
Hello, Thank you so much for the video. Some of these products are available even are, in China. Shipped from overseas, but still. yay. I really enjoy your videos, and I also appreciate that you aren't using extra effects like sounds or anything, even no background music, which I find very confusing, distracting for me and making it difficult to follow with the actual content. You also use very clear language; explaining things clearly and directly and very well organised. I appreciate it very much. One of my all time favourites as a leave in is the As I Am Leave In. I happened to buy it just randomly, but I am so happy I did. i would be interested to hear more about your thoughts about the cgm. I also love your hair, you curly wavy hair!
That Shea moisture protein power treatment absolutely has protein in it and is still being made... it has sent me into protein overload before so idk what you're talking about. Just because it's not hydrolyzed protein lol...
I love the Mielle, but can’t tolerate the scent. So I mask on wet hair, then wash and condition. It doesn’t get completely rid of the scent, but takes the edge off where I can handle it.
Another reason to not leave rinse-out conditioners on your hair is that many of them (especially the budget friendly ones) contain preservatives that are only approved to be in rinse-out formulas due to the likelihood of causing scalp irritation.
Your hair looked great parted on either side! It only seemed weird to you b/c you're not used to see it like that, but for people who don't see you every day, it didn't look weird!! ☺
Idk it did look weird and it’s my first time seeing her they looked better over her face kinda showed off her hair
This is exactly what I needed! Instead of standing in the store for two hours with my head spinning reading the back of bottles🤪
Courtney your knowledge of ingredients is getting really impressive.
Yes please talk about the cgm, I use a lot of your tips but going full cgm is just not manageable (or necessary!) for a lot of wavies!
Part of the reason why I watch your videos is because of your character. You also know what you’re talking about and are super informative.
YES please do a video about CGM thoughts! As a hair dresser I don’t even fully believe in it I did it and I maybe only did for a few months and I think it isn’t necessary to restrict yourself like that when it comes to your hair 🤷🏼♀️
As a stylist I think never using sulfates can be really bad for many peoples scalp. Because not clean scalp= dandruff and maybe hair thinning.
@@lagatita1623 I 100% agree!
@La Gatita: that is exactly what happened to me.
I am fine using a sulfate clarifying shampoo. It's the only thing that's going to get the gunk out. I have fine curly/wavy hair and sulfate-free/silicone-free products tend to build up for me overtime.
Same. I use a sulfate shampoo every other or every third week to get the gunk off.
@@tannergrinzel5123 I do the same!!
Same! I use the 75 cent VO5 clarifying shampoo every 3ish weeks, and it makes a world of difference in clearing buildup...though I always follow with a deep conditioner!
I use nexxus every week 👌
Yes I’d love your updated thoughts on CGM! I’ve decided to start moving even further away from it as well
Jordan! I love your videos! ❤
I would also.
@@jenniferhauge8789 thank you so much!! ❤️
I would also like to hear your thoughts!
Yay another drugstore video! I love when youtubers show affordable products. They often work just as well, no need to buy expensive ones!
For protein treatments, I love Hask conditioner packets. A few of those are packed full of proteins in the first 5 and 10 ingredients.
Yeeessss the pinkish package is my fave
I love those for the color care deep treatment too! Hask is underrated! Lol
I'm so thankful for this video! Most of my favorite wavy haired peeps seem to have stopped using drugstore products lately and I've really been needing some inexpensive guidance! Also, I've recently discovered that Suave low poo and was super curious about it. I'm definitely gonna have to try it now!
I'm very glad you gave us CORRECT information on the Shea Moisture Protein Treatment, because India Batson is telling people on her channel that it is comparable to Olaplex 3 and Curlsmith Bond Repair Salve. And before anyone asks, no I'm not joking. I wish I were.
Was it a sponsored video?
@@halenqueen7754 Not sure! But I still think it's awful that she's giving out misinformation. I think like 99% of her videos are sponsored. In my opinion, she only does it for money.
@@TheAtl198 I feel like she used to do much less sponcon and more informational/how tos, and most of her newer stuff is basically just that - which is a shame, because a lot of her older stuff was really useful when I was starting CGM, and I learned a lot from her. I haven't watched a video all the way through in ages, because I'm here for tips and techniques, not Prose commercials :/
Please elaborate on why you're not talking as much about CGM! I have benefited so much from following it, but I have started to bend and break more and more of the rules as I learn what EXACTLY my hair needs.
Cantu Curl Cream is phenomenal, and always my best curl product no matter what else I try. No matter how expensive other products are, nothing beats it.
I agree. I keep trying other things but I always go back to Cantu Curl Activator. It has to be in really wet hair though.
Do y'all use anything on top of the cantu?
Your make up, that colour you’re wearing, the hair- all are really working for you! You look great 😊
I'd love to hear why you decided to stop talking about the Curly Girl Method!
I don't think she fully follows it anymore. She mentioned it in another video.
I too would like to know why.
I would like to know as well:)
I recently stopped following it after being pretty strict for 3 years. It's more of an experiment for me to see what works best. I still haven't decided though 🤷🏼♀️
I feel the same way about it. As soon as I think I'm in a good routine, I feel like something changes and I have to regroup. I think I just need to clarify more.
Hey Courtney! I've thoroughly enjoyed and learned A LOT from you over the past year of watching your videos and I love seeing your channel grow. Even more so because I love to see a fellow Christian thriving :) I wanted to tell you about the end-all be-all ALL NATURAL homemade gel that has changed my hair forever. Flax seed gel. There's plenty of videos that go over how to make it, but you just bring water to a boil with some flax seeds and reduce the heat until it turns into a nasty snot-like consistancy. It's very cheap to make and it will keep in the fridge for 3 weeks. It gives me curl clumps that I had real trouble establishing before, it gives me shine and best of all, it does not dry out my hair in the least. I literally just wash, condish, apply a leave-in and then the flax seed gel.
I feel like you would really appreciate something like this and would love to see you try it out and say what you think!
Either way, I love your energy and Christian presence that you bring to TH-cam, keep it up, it's appreicated by over 100k people!
Much love,
Heidi
I completely agree with you about the Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Yogurt deep conditioner. I used to use it as my go to for when my hair needed protein, but I never really saw my hair curl up after using it. I didn't even realize it wasn't working until I used the Hask Keratin deep conditioner twice in a row and my hair actually started to form waves on its own after getting out the shower. I barely had to do anything to it when styling to get it to form nice looking waves/curls. With the SM deep conditioner, I was still fighting my hair to get it to style the way I wanted it to because it wasn't depositing enough protein into my hair.
I've really been liking the Cantu Flaxseed Smoothing Cream Gel - it's not a firm hold, but it leaves my hair so shiny and it's enough hold for me. It comes in a huge jar for the price!
I really like Herbal Essence TotallyTwisted and Aunt Jackie’s Anti Frizz for mousse. Camille Rose Ginger Rinse has recently become a favorite low poo. It’s super gentle and super sudsy at the same time.
Totally Twisted is my current go-to!
Aunt Jackie’s mousse is bombbbb
I love that you break down these ingredients. You help the average person understand this mumbo jumbo
Courtney; I agree about mousse. It’s easy to get a weird, icky residue.
Yes, NYM mousse has a harder hold than they advertise. BTW, please review the new NYM refreshing foam. I like foams 💗💗
I really like the alcohol free biotera mousse. It does not create a weird icky feel like other mousse products IMO. However, not cgm approved like the alcohol free gel from biotera instead - which I do use more often because of that.
Hi - wondering if you’re still using the Giovanni products? Or have they changed like Suave? Thx
Yes tell us about the move away from curly girl! Newly embracing my waves and definitely had trouble finding ‘curly’ talk that specifically addresses waves.
Old school idea, back when the ladies used to use lacquer hairspray for their big wet sets, stylist mixed 2 tbs of baking soda in warm water, and it removed everything. You then proceed with shampoo conditioner etc. ;-) Love your videos!
I’m surprised you didn’t mention Giovanni or the Curls Blueberry Bliss leave-in!
They aren’t technically drug store
Agreed! I'm wondering if her opinion has shifted on the BB!
@@Brandi_the_Baker Actually, they are.
@@BlackLabMama the blueberry bliss is in the drug store sometimes but it's way more expensive than products around it
@@BlackLabMama well I haven’t found them in any drug stores near me.
As someone who recently started CGM and has been following you through it, has looked up to you and your amazing advice, I would love to know your thoughts in CGM!
Yes, please tell us why you aren't talking about the curly girl method!
I also don't typically like shea moisture products, BUT I really like their meadowfoamate and marshmallow extract silicone free primer & styler (something like that, it has a pink spray nozzle and a deep blue label). It's a leave in conditioner that DOESN'T have coconut oil like everything else they make and the Shea butter is like halfway down the ingredients list. So it's not heavy and has a ton of slip. I LOVE it as a quick "dry" refresh (meaning i mux it with some water in my hand then lightly glaze and scrunch). It's probably my number 1 refresh product 💜💜💜
I love your hair on the other side! It only looks weird to you! Beautiful!
I got the Harry’s Gel today and my 2b hair almost hit 2c, it was amazing!!! I also love how inexpensive it is.
I have a combo of 2a and 2b so I appreciate your comment! I might need to try Harry's gel from what I'm seeing here.
Yes, love a good affordable hair product! My hair also can’t get enough protein and agree it’s hard to find conditioners and stylers that have it at the drugstore. Definitely gonna try the Suave low poo when I run out of the one I’m using now. My favorite cheap products are: Texture ID deep treatment masque, NYM matcha green tea and apple masque and GVP conditioning balm from Sally’s. I always add a few drops of neutral protein filler and from time to time do a gelatin treatment, my hair loves it!
Do you mind telling how you use the neutral protein filler? Thank you
@@somiaa74 I mix a few drops with a glob of deep conditioner.
Definitely want to hear why you stopped talking about the Curly Girl Method!! I'm so sad to learn they don't make the Protein Power Treatment anymore--it was enough protein to make my hair happy, but I could use it over and over without protein overload. I'm also allergic to wheat protein, so finding something without that is a little difficult. Have you ever tried the Aussie Miracle Curls mousse? It's a Walmart exclusive and let me tell you--my hair LOVES it. I'd love to see your opinion on it!
Thank goodness - NON Curl Smith content!! 😉
I know everyone is doing the curl smith videos wish they would stop
Can you show us how much Curl Talk Mousse you use and how you would use mousse as single stylers as well as how you use it for the gel/plop/mousse method?
The shea moisture mask had been reformulated and is no longer cgm friendly. However, I still see it for sale on target and ulta's website. It's on the shea moisture site but is out of stock.
That's right. It isn't discontinued, just not in stock. I still use it while on CGM and it's great. It has wax but so what, I clarify.
Also the Manuka Honey masque isn't a substitute at all. It's very very heavily moisturizing. It will put you in moisture overload if not used correctly.
@@iDmple Truth! I found that out the hard way.
Your hair is so shiny and voluminous in this video, looks beautiful as always!!
Thank you so much! The only issue really is I strongly prefer to completely avoid fragrances. Do you have, or could you make, a video on affordable fragrance-free products? I like to be as non-toxic as possible.
Also what are your thoughts on traditional hair care from certain countries such as India. Such as washing with henna, soap nuts, certain herbs, etc.?
And I need to learn how to know which products I need and how to use thrm - which I bet you do have videos on and saw you sell a course or guide.
I have the shea moisture hydrate & repair protein power treatment. If I use it more than every other month, then my hair gets straw-like. Protein sensitive hair. Usually my hair likes high moisture. Same thing with the Mielle. Type 2C, fine, dense, high porosity hair. I'm also transitioning to gray which is an additional complication.
Thank you for making this!! Im just starting my journey with my wavy 2c hair and Im in my teens and dont have money for the products that alot of people use. Im also trying to decide what products I should use so thank you!! Also you look AMAZING as usual. please do a video on the cgm
The “recommended” products are expensive. I use what my hair likes no matter, I get them at Walmart.
Treluxe is a really good line that you can get at Walmart. Courtney has a video using that line I believe
LOVE all the info about ingredients. It's so hard to find out what they're all there for and what the benefit is. I am totally on board with you doing an ingredients video. Thanks!!
I highly suggest trying the Aussie Miracle Curls Creme Pudding! I also love the Aussie Sprunch Mousse and Leave-in Conditioner
Is it heavy on your hair ?
I would love to know why you don’t mention the CGM. I don’t adhere to it either. Thank you for all your information. I drove from the Amarillo area to get a haircut at Texas Roots Salon and Spa with Cassey and I loved her, the salon and service.
Can you try Cake hair products in your next video? I believe some are CGM approved, but the curl cream isn't.
I love their mousse and I use a shampoo from them but its not CGM approved.
Love these products!!
I used the mousse, but didn't really care for it....but could be my fault because I'm heavy handed with products. I'll have to try it again and use less because it is pretty thick and creamy.
@@BlackLabMama The first time I used it I used way to much and it weighed down my hair. I use a small amount but cote my hair evenly with a raking method.
@@InjectSomeCommonSense I wish I had thick hair!! Mine is thin and fine but very curly. Glad it works for you! We all have to find what works for our own hair since everyone is different. I love the cast it gives.
Yes would love your full thoughts on curly girl method!
One of my favorite affordable gels is from SallyBeauty. Its's the Biotera gel with the purple label and it is alcohol free. Give it a try.
I am in Quebec Canada and so sad because I did everything to find it 😢😢😢
I love the Kristen Ess curl conditioner. It has so incredibly much slip, more so than I've ever felt from any other conditioner.
In drugstore ?
@@karine8738 it's at target
@@9melissal thanks
Ok, I'm a 2b struggling to get my hair to clump, so I got the Cantu leave in conditioner and curl activator and WOW! That activator is no joke! Thanks for the vid and recommendations!
The protein silicone hybrid is a cross polymer, and you usually see it in vegan products because it's molecularly very similar to keratin yet is plant based instead of animal. The Eva NYC site explains this on their therapy mask (not CG due to Silicones like dimethicone & others).
Love love love Cantu products for my coarse swavy hair, especially the curl activator and the define and shine custard!
If you have access to the dm drugstore I highly recommend the Balea Winter Protect Mask - it contains lots of Protein and is very nourishing and the winter protect leave in milk
No clue if my previous message worked, but if not, then the *Shea Moisture protein Treatment* has 2 waxes in them! Beeswax and another one. They changed the formula, but they didn't change the ingredients on the website! My bottle definitely has these ingredients. Just a heads up!!
One of my favs is the Not Your Mothers Curl Talk Scalp care cleansing oil. When I have extreme buildup it refreshes my scalp and my hair so well. I found it even removed silicones as well. It also has a peppermint in it and its very cooling relaxing on the scalp creates a perfect wash day for me.
These products saved me during my little beach getaway. I forgot to put my favorite things in my luggage LOL.
This is what I needed to know. Wavy hair care on a budget 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
That's really interesting about the Maui Moisture Lo-poo. I used without using ANY conditioner afterward (because I didn't have any) and just used a leave-in conditioner and my scalp felt super clean and my waves/curls turned out really shiny and pretty! My hair is also really thick too so that might have something to do with it XD.
Love your videos btw!!!
I LOVE finding drugstore products that are not only inexpensive, but curly girl approved! 👍💚 I know you say Suave changed their formula, but does it not clean as well? Is it too stripping?
Extremely stripping.
Don't buy it
Trust me.
The new formula is extremely stripping! I prefer vo5 kiwi shampoo for something in the same price range
I love YOUR eye makeup.....can you please make a video on today's makeup
I have the same opinion
She has a video that shows what she does!
The shea moisture protein power treatment isn't discontinued, I just got it at Ulta
Hey Courtney! Love your channel glad I found you! What about Aussie 3 minute miracle deep conditioner?
Please try cake products!! Especially the curl cream!
I tried it and hated it honestly. The curl cream did nothing for me and had no hold and the mousse isn’t strong enough. I’m just a wavy though. 🤷♀️
Hi Courtney my two absolute favourites from affordable brands are: the giovanni hard hold gel and the shea moisture castor oil leave in. I have very thick, course textured, wavy/curly, highlighted and dry hair (even nearly two years into my natural texture journey). I have eczema on the scalp and very dry skin - so dry hair is my natural hair type and not a temporary condition. My hair loves oils/butters and as much moisture as I can get into it. The thick shea moisture leave in works really well for me (I also use masks every wash as conditioner). I do like the shea moisture masks, but also use the maui moisture masks frequently. The gel from giovanni (when emulsified with water to help it distribute) really holds my hair for most of the week between washes. It also doesn't irritate my scalp which many of the highly scented gels do. I use a fragrance free shampoo from Boots (expert line for sensitive scalp) and whichever conditioner/mask I feel like that week. I'm not really following the cgm, as I don't mind a little amodimethicone in my stylers. I stay away from the heavier silicones though and do a deep cleanse around every 4 - 6 weeks with a deep conditioner left on for at least half an hour that day. I tried going completely silicone free for a long time, but my hair gets very tangled and the small amount of silicone helps with that. Best wishes.
I think this is what I need, some stylers that have amodimethicone in it. I've been contemplating introducing lighter silicones back into my routibe for awhile but I feel so brainwashed to avoid them. What stylers have you found that you like that have amodimethicone? My hair gets so so tangled and it's crazy bc I take all the steps to avoid that and it still happens.
@@THE_K_HOUSE Hi used a Phillip Kingsley styler for a while, but this Summer was very humid and my normal stylers weren't working. I'm currently using the maui moisture mask as a leave in conditioner (it says on the jar it can be used this way), their curl cream and the tresemme curl mousse. The mousse has some silicone and isn't as drying as gel, but it has great hold. This combo leaves me with fat ringlets when I use it and I'm happy with it. Like most curly girls I experiment with products. The giovanni serum I have also used has a little silicone and matched well with the gel. If you're worried about silicones - they're not all created equal. I have heavy, thick, dry and frizzy hair (type 2c/3a). I do apply oil to the ends through the week and a little to the nape of the neck where I'm always tangled. I sleep in a bonnet and with a silk pillowcase - these really make a huge difference. I hope that helps.
@@lorainemcgillivray77 I also have heavy, thick(I have an undercut just to lessen my hair volume) coarse 2c/3a hair. I will have to try that Tresemme mousse. Right now I just use Kinky curly knot today leave in with Uncle Funkys curly magic and its fine but I'm fighting tangles so badly.
@@THE_K_HOUSE I find pre pooing with oil also helps with the tangles. Best of luck x
Your hair is gorgeous! I’ve been battling frizz with my wavy hair. What’s your best suggestion?
Unfortunately, you can't get rid of all the frizz 😒 But these videos show what I suggest! 5 Factors of Frizz with the Way
Curly Hair Journey: th-cam.com/video/9bi2wKzenT8/w-d-xo.html
Lets Talk About Wet Frizz: th-cam.com/video/T7x3GKcH8Fc/w-d-xo.html
I would love your perspective on Trader Joe's Tea Tree line - from my scouring of the shampoo label, it doesn't appear to have any harsh ingredients, but it acts like a clarifying wash for me.
LA Looks Extreme Sport Gel, Pantene Curl Mousse, & new favorite Root to End Curl Defining Cream (Dollar General exclusive brand)
I highly recommend the Shea Moisture Mafura Oil Deep Conditioner like you mentioned! It's very moisturizing and smells great. I actually prefer it over their Manuka Honey Yogurt Protein mask (but that mask is still really nice too).
Same! I like the Marfura Oil one a lot better than the Honey Yogurt one. More moisturizing and smells better. I’ve been mixing them together to use up my Honey Yogurt.
@@michmash7888 That's a great idea!
Love As I Am leave in and NYM Curl Talk mousse. Both are a little more expensive but they last a long time and work so well for my 2b/c waves.
We need an updated drugstore wash day!
Thanks for this video! Your deep dives into ingredients are so interesting, and I'd like to hear your current take on CGM and some of the ingredients banned if you follow it strictly. I've also been wanting a low poo that was gentler than the C14/16 surfectant - I'll be grabbing the suave soon!
Your hair doesn’t look weird parted on the other side. 😊. Question, how to you have your hair cut? In layers? I currently have a blunt cut past my shoulders.
Yes I love the Aussie products they do play well with others. Love your eye makeup today❤️. Would love to know what eye palette you used. Thanks for the drugstore options as I’m trying to trim the hair product budget a little.
I was curious about the eye makeup too! So pretty!
I'm a wavy/curly girl with fine, silky hair. I can not use conditioner of any kind or I look like an oil slick, seriously. I also have to use fragrance free products in the shower or my scalp is very, very unhappy. My absolute favorite shampoo is Paula's Choice All Over Hair and Body Wash. No scent and it doesn't strip my hair. It's unavailable right now so I bought a bottle of the Hairitage fragrance free shampoo and it's doing well too. No idea if they are "approved" or not, but they're working. I bought a bottle of the Neutrogena shampoo but it seemed to take the curl right out of my hair. I use both, Aussie Instant Freeze gel and the mousse. They work well. Going to try out Harry's and see how it goes. Hoping the scent isn't too overwhelming. Anyone else wish that they'd tone down the scents in products?
Cantu's Avocado hydrating cream shampoo/conditioner are great drug store choices that don't weigh down my fine-ish curls. They also have a flaxseed smoothing line (only have the conditioner which is listed as rinse out or leave in but is a bit thick as a leave in for me) which is awesome too!
I'm sitting here reading thru the description just laughing! We must have the exact same hair type, I love half of what you mentioned ( the only ones ive tried ) , and they work VERY well for my fine hair with high density! freaking love As I am, super cost effective and well.. EFFECTIVE! Love you Swavy lady!
Thank you for your hair cut video with your stylist. seriously been having trouble with my hair cause I grew it out long yay! But the problem is my curls are just so weighted.
The Garnier Pure Clean Fortifying Conditioner is one of my new favorite budget conditioners!! It’s silicone free, $6.29 for 33oz at target. Super slippery! It reminds me of the old Tresemme Naturals, before they changed the formula. Highly recommend!!
That Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil mask is actually so hydrating that it overhydrates my hair after only leaving it in for a few minutes in the shower. It’s a shame because it smells so amazing. I think the JBCO Strengthen & Restore mask might be closer to the “power protein treatment” mask but I still need to try that one.
Omg, I am so happy I found your account! We have the exact same natural hair type (and color!! lol) I am excited to dive more into your videos because I have had trouble finding accounts with people who have my wave-y/curly hair type.
I defs would like to hear your thoughts on the CGM! I've been kinda starting it, which is how I found this channel, but I'd love to hear both sides so I can figure out of its worth all the effort and money.
I've tried the As I Am leave in conditioner and I am not a fan. It is not slippery on my hair. Actually my hair feels more dried out. Still searching for a moisturizing leave in.
Love the neutrogena clarifying shampoo. Very gentle.
Your hair looks awesome parted on both sides.
I never knew that regular conditioners are acidic. I have always left a pretty good slick in my hair so I never needed a leave-in. NOW that I know better, I will start using a leave-in, THANK YOU!
It is crazy how much goes on with all of this! So much information! And you are so welcome!
I would like to know more about you moving away from CGM. Also wash schedule...I love your videos.
Having a beautiful wash day! Looking fabulous ~ I did like the Cantu conditioner- the only issue I had w/ it was that I did not use it soon enough & I stored it in the shower lid down & it soured. Yuckers! I ended up having to throw it out bc it smelled so bad ~ 🤮
Try alaffia products pls, you can find them on iherb or america I guess😂 they have natural products, everyone compare their custard to kinky custard, they have natural gels too ! 🤗
Great video!!
Also, your eyebrows are looking fantastic!!
Yessssss I was waiting for this ever since I saw it on IG .
Ps .Im watching this while I plop
I've been really waiting for this post from you. Thanks so much.
I’ve never done curly girl stuff before and I’m liking your videos. I’d like to try with drug store products because they are more affordable.
Thank you!!! And absolutely! I recommend starting there. Travel sizes are a great way to go as well.
I'm admittedly a bit of a Not Your Mother's stan, but I *love* the Curl Talk Shampoo for a low-poo, and the Naturals Green Tea and Tahitian Gardenia and Mango Butter conditioners on my 2B/C waves (and yes, definitely on the higher end of drugstore prices). Also cannot say enough good things about the Curl Talk mousse, and agree that it's a way higher hold than what they market it as!
Also...don't sleep on the Garnier Treat masks, wow. Those pack a lot of punch for like $3!
girl you have the most informative videos 😍 i feel like i learn so much and i looove it 💕
Courtneyyy you should blur out the label on the box at 1:47 It’s not that noticeable but you never know people could still find the address 😭 (unless it’s your PO Box but idk so just letting you know) 😊
It's not even visible lol
I noticed you didn’t mention anything from Curls (Curls Blueberry Bliss Leave in), Uncle Funky’s Daughter (Curly Magic, Curl Stimulator), or Giovanni (multiple products). Is this because you don’t consider them Drugstore finds? Or because they are not your current favorites?
Hello, Thank you so much for the video. Some of these products are available even are, in China. Shipped from overseas, but still. yay. I really enjoy your videos, and I also appreciate that you aren't using extra effects like sounds or anything, even no background music, which I find very confusing, distracting for me and making it difficult to follow with the actual content. You also use very clear language; explaining things clearly and directly and very well organised. I appreciate it very much.
One of my all time favourites as a leave in is the As I Am Leave In. I happened to buy it just randomly, but I am so happy I did. i would be interested to hear more about your thoughts about the cgm. I also love your hair, you curly wavy hair!
That Shea moisture protein power treatment absolutely has protein in it and is still being made... it has sent me into protein overload before so idk what you're talking about. Just because it's not hydrolyzed protein lol...
I’ll have to try some of these products!!
Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
I love the Mielle, but can’t tolerate the scent. So I mask on wet hair, then wash and condition. It doesn’t get completely rid of the scent, but takes the edge off where I can handle it.
Another reason to not leave rinse-out conditioners on your hair is that many of them (especially the budget friendly ones) contain preservatives that are only approved to be in rinse-out formulas due to the likelihood of causing scalp irritation.
But doesn't it help preserve my curls if I leave it in then so they don't go stale as quickly?
@@sadieadler4383 no, that’s what gels and stylers are for. Conditioner has no hold in it.
@@sadieadler4383 by preservatives I mean the ingredients that are there to prevent the growth of bacteria inside the bottle.
@@mariesikk That's what meant by it maybe I should leave it on my hair so bacteria doesn't grow on my scalp.
would like to hear more of your thoughts on curly girl method.... I personally do not follow it and have decent wave..
I would love to hear more about your full thoughts on the curly girl method.
I use As I Am clarifying shampoo. It's gentle and it works really well for hard water and product build up. At least for me.
Such a helpful video Courtney! Thank you ❤️ love your personality!
I found that shea moisture mask at all my local grocery stores last weekend and bought a new one. I don’t know that it is discontinued. 🤷♀️