THANK YOU Mell for educating curlyfriends how to get the best of their curls! I've FINALLY perfected my routine (after 4 years of failing) by watching your videos and I can now honestly say I prefer my naturally curly hair to straightened, 👐🏼 I'm forever grateful to you. Love you and your humor (and your seester + dynamic between you) stay real to yourself ❤️
It gives me hope that it took you time to find the right routine. Last week I had great hair, my sister actually thought I had used a curling iron and my hair was so soft. But I have to been able to replicate it. I've been embracing my curly hair for a few months now.
Why does it feel like everything I’ve been taught is a lie 😭 my dumb self really thought I was diffusing correctly.. no wonder I get mad frizz. TY FOR THE VIDEO GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL!!
-hover the hair dryer on the roots until you notice it's begging to set -zhoosh the root area -switch the head position around -scrunch more or less depending on the shrinkage you want Don't stay upside down the whole time Don't touch your hair with your hands
-Leave the ends for the end -Hover over root area, don’t touch the curls to speed up the air dry process. -Put the diffuser on your roots a little once it starts drying to give more volume -Don’t dry your hair upside down the entire time. Switch it up! -Don’t touch your hair while you’re drying to prevent frizz. -Once you feel a cast start crunching and fluff out curls You’re welcome 😉
I went into a restaurant and the waitress just starred as if star-struck. (I felt what a movie star must feel like.) She literarily swooned as she said, "I love your hair."
@@ezplayz6253 Watch Mel's videos. Something will click. Use enough product in your hair. = Prep. Style. Finish. Here's a video: th-cam.com/video/pMV8JHS6HCA/w-d-xo.html Hover dry with a defuser and don't touch your hair. Leave the ends for the end. Break the cast with a serum. Sleep with a bonnet. In the morning use serum again. I like to use Ghost Serum. Oh! Don't wash your hair everyday. Wait at least three or four.
1. Check for frizzy areas, put product on them 2. Hover diffuser around your scalp and curls 3. Switch head position 4. Don't use hands 5. Once cast forms, scrunch for volume.
Hi i'm from Australia & i am 53yrs old. i just want to say thankyou for all your great advice. I recently started wearing wigs full time as i have lost all my long beautiful curly hair i used to have (which was initially very nerve wracking going out in public) but i bought a couple of great long curly wigs & thanx to u i am styling them so well that wherever i go, people constantly stop me to compliment me on my wonderful curly hair. My confidence has soared immensely. Thank you. Thank you. PS. I absolutely adore ur humour, u have me in stitches laughing out loud. PPS Ur sister & urself seem like there's a lot of love & happiness in your lives. U both are lucky to have that. Don't ever take that for granted. It's beautiful to see.
I have 2b, 2c hair with only a few 3a's underneath. I would love to see you style wavy hair to get a lot of volume but also a lot of definition. As a wavy we always want our hair more defined but we also need volume! Thanks Mell for another Magnifique Video!
Same curl pattern as you, I look for curl clumping and definition. Even if I have sopping wet hair I'll still have individual strands separating that in the end causes halo frizz. Doesn't matter what products I use and drying method, drives me nutz lol
@@taraized With our curl pattern clumping is your best friend but like you, when I get clumps there's always frizz. I guess not every hair wants to be in a Hair family XD If you rake your products in you instantly get stringy curls, a look that only tighter curls can pull off. I feel like only Scrunching product in isn't the best method to distribute products but I need my clumps! What products do you use, especially for definition? I am still looking for my holy grails when it comes to products but my vibrating shampoo brush is my best friend, lol.
@@ClassiqueFinds oh it depends on what my hair feels like doing any particular day lol I do like jessicurl spiralicious gel and I've been experimenting with mousse. I recently saw a video where a lady did half not your mothers curl talk mousse and the other half dippity do girls with curls mousse, the half that had the dippity do had PERFECT CLUMPED SPIRALS! Next time I'm at marshalls I'm going to grab some to see if it works on my hair
@@taraized I saw that video, lol. I have jessicurl's set for wavies but I think it's too light, with not enough hold. I have been experimenting with mousse as well. I tried pantene curl mousse & I liked it a lot but it's not a HOLY GRAIL. I do like NYM Naturals Tahitian defining cream it actually helps with definition. I do change it up every wash day though, lol. I have been looking for a dupe for the denman brush, because I don't want to shell out $12, but I would like to see how it helps with clumping.
@@ClassiqueFinds I bought a dupe denman from Walmart, I dont like it but I also dont think I'm doing it right lol I do use it when I deep conditioner just to make extra sure that all of my hair is coated though. I highly recommend jessicurl spiralicious, if you are scent sensitive you can get unscented, I actually got 4 day GOOD hair days out of it. I tried herbal essence mousse 2 different ways, once out of the shower dousing my hair with a spray bottle then applying the mousse which worked out fairly well and the other time on damp towel dried hair scrunched it in, that was awful lol
I’m literally a whole hairstylist out here watching these videos because I recently started getting a lot of curly haired clients and I don’t know how to defuse the hair. Most of my curly clients have asked me to blow dry their hair straight instead of defusing it
When ya girl has been trying all kinds of product in the first year of my curly hair journey turns out I don't even know how to blow dry my hair My ego is hurting
@Kate Yara It differs between advice-givers honestly. Some people tell you it's fine if it's no heat and low power but some people say heat doesn't affect your hair as much as people say. I don't even know anymore. My hair curls one day and waves the next. I think you just have to keep in mind that if something works for you it works for you.
I'm 35 with curly (not quite as curly as yours) frizzy hair uncontrollable hair. I either tie it up or staged it, I saw this video yesterday and for the first time in my life I actually love my natural curls! Sweetie you are a life saver
I love your channel Mel! You're HILARIOUS while sharing your KNOWLEDGE, so it's fun watching you and your comedic ways. I love your bloopers too! I wish everyone added bloopers! It's definitely a way to get your viewers watch til the end!!
HIGH HEAT, HIGH SPEED, HOLY GAME CHANGER!!! Today was the first day in my THREE years on curly hair journey that it has dried in less than 3 hours! It took 15 MINUTES! I can have a life again not to mention it looks so good for a wash day. That NEVER happens. Day 2 is always my good day because it's dry by then. THANK YOU!!!
Only takes me 8 minutes with a short hairstyle. Life changing as before I'd have wet hair for about 4 hours and feel grim the whole time. Only just discovered hairdryers lol.
Watching this with my half-wet frizzy hair because I make ALL the mistakes while diffusing and I'm sick of it 😭 Thank you for all the wonderful tips!! I will definitely try this on my next wash day. Today will be a bun day.... 😆
From one girl Mel to the other girl Mell, thank you! I've been natural for just over eight years, and every time I've tried to diffuse has been an epic fail. I had given up, but after seeing this video I now have the courage to give it another go! I love your presentation and especially your humor. And yes, everything that you said NOT to do, I had been doing. Each time, by the time I had finished, I looked like hungry squirrels had been chewing on my hair! I'm ready to put the squirrels out to pasture and pick up that diffuser again!
For years I’ve hated my curly hair and felt self conscious about my curls. A year ago I started straightening my hair every week. Thanks to your videos I’ve started my journey back to wearing my hair naturally and your videos have really helped me to make this transition. My hair had always been frizzy and my curls not that defined but I’m already seeing a difference and feeling more confident. So thanks for all your videos and tips
Today was my wash day, and after I defined some curls with the denman brush (using Alexa's curls technique) I diffused following this tutorial and OMG I want to cry 😭 my last 2 years i kept negletting my curls so much it got to a point were I tought I lost them..now my head if full of ringlets 😍 thank you so much ❤❤
I’ve tried so many diffusing methods, they either didn’t work, didn’t make sense, or worked well but took WAYYYYY too long and parts of my head would still be wet. This is the first one that I actually quite like! I have wavy/curly hair and it always had problems with my roots being pin straight and an uneven curl pattern (parts of my head would be big ringlets and others completely straight and frizzy). With this one my roots match the rest of my head pretty well, and most of my head has the same curl pattern! I haven’t really taken good care of my curls for a few years, so I’m trying to train it to go back, so i wasn’t expecting it to be perfect, but this turned out way better than expected! Thank you so much!
Omg I can’t believe how good my hair looks!! I’ve been trying your style suggestions and tweaking what I’ve been doing wrong. I just had the best wash day today! Thank you so much Mell for all your tips and tricks I have found my curls again 🥰🥰🥰
So I watched this yesterday and diffused my hair for the first time and let me tell you, my curls have never looked better and more beautiful! 😍 I wish I could attach a photo but I just wanted to thank you, Mel! 💛 The pandemic happened and I said no to the straightening iron. It's been my curls and I since and they've flourished, have become so healthy! (thanks to your tips and tricks ofc too). I've learned quite a lot from you and Gena Marie. Ya'll my curly hair gurus. Now I just need a heat/sun protectant spray and a nourishing oil when breaking up my cast! Ya got me there too! Thaaaaank you! 💕
Mell I am so glad I found you! I have began to stop fighting my curly/wavy hair last year when I turned 62....YES, I SAID 62! I fought it for years (obviously), colored it, straightened it and horrifyingly almost considered a perm. But now I have natural salt & pepper hair (which I get a lot of compliments on) and have been experimenting with various products still trying to find what's best for me. I still have a lot of bad wash days as I am constantly fighting frizz here in humid Florida however, it is getting better. I was mostly air drying my hair as I didn't have a lot of luck diffusing...now I know why. Love you so much as you have helped me love my hair 🥰
I tried it and it works!!!!!! I thought I would never have frizz-free hair but thanks to Mell I do. Thank you Mell and to all my curly and wavy girls you need to try this
Girl, damn. I'm so new to this whole curly stuff and in the beginning I started diffusing from the ends and I saw so much frizz and straight pisces that I thought I actually don't have curly hair and it's all in my head. So I realised month later that maybe I should try to diffuse roots first and not even touch the ends but hoover around them as well. Oh what a happy day! My curls/strong waves were nice and bouncy and now I see that there is another human being doing this and I'm not the only weirdo. Thank you for making me laugh ("filthy hands") and just teaching these amazing tips! :)
Literally just found you today. Where have you been all my life? LOL I've made every single one of these mistakes for over 15 years. *crying* Can't wait to do it right from now on! Thank you!!
Omgeez… no joke, was just shopping for a defrizz product online when I happened upon this… 🤣seems I have been defusing my 3a hair wrong for 34 years… 🙄super excited to do it your way! I didn’t need more products, I just needed a clue! 😊Thank you Mell! I’m forever grateful!
Oh my goodness. I totally diffused wrong today. I did all the wrong things you mentioned lol. My hair did not look it’s best today. I am gonna try this way next time.
This helped me so much!! For so many years I hated my curls because I didn’t know how to manage them, I would just straighten my hair because they wouldn’t curl right and I had no idea how to deal with them. Now I’m finally loving my curls, so I’ve been watching lots of videos on how to manage it, the products, diffusing and drying, washing, and I’ve finally found your channel which has helped me so much! Thank you!!! ❤
WAIT THIS LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE!!! THANK YOU!!! I just bought a diffuser/dryer set and the last time I blow-dried my hair was like 12 years ago...so as you can imagine, my first round didn't go so well... But after watching this and applying your tips, my hair is literally PERFECT!!!
THIS WORKS! THIS IS THE REAL DEAL 💯 I just tried it myself and I wanted to come on here and thank you so much for sharing this technique. My hair is 2c and I tried your drying method by hovering over the hair and not touching it with the diffuser and my hair has never been this defined EVER! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I APPRECIATE YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love your videos, my daughter has curly hair, and I have been at a loss; your videos have helped me finally help her embrace her curls and stop asking me to straighten it all the time.
OMG, I’ve been doing all the wrong things when it came to diffusing my hair! I can’t wait to try these new techniques tomorrow (wash day). I’m also excited to try styling with my Denman brush. I hope my curls look halfway as good as yours. You have the most beautiful curls, girl!😍😍
I was so afraid to do this for a long time, but I did it today and it turned out so nice. I wasn’t expecting that result at all. I thought it would all frizz up but I did it with minimal frizz. Thank you so much, this made my life easier.
Ok but seriously! THANK YOUUUU!! I have been trying for YEARS to try to define my curls!! And now I can finally have the curls I’ve always wanted!! Thank you so much!
I just had to comment because today was my first ever diffuse day and I was absolutely doing everything W R O N G. I'm glad I can (hopefully) just go up and curly from here. 🤞🏽 Thank you Mell for taking the time to film these videos and spread your wealth of knowledge. So many of us curlfriends truly appreciate it. ❤️
I’ve actually been messing up my diffusing process this whole time because I’ve done everything that you said one shouldn’t do🥴- thank you for this video 🙌🤗
I hadn't used a diffuser in years until I watched your video. It's changed everything! I don't get the frizz everywhere like I used to. I have 3b curls. It's a lifesaver for days where I can't really let my hair air dry all day.
1st attempt at diffusing my hair today, after watching this video. Wanna say I nailed it, wanna take all the credit but I can’t. Your tips were crucial! Thank you 😁 Air drying was such a crutch. ❤️
I appreciate this video. I'm just starting to wear my hair curly, I'm either a 2C with a lot of 3A mixed in, or 3A. Anyway, my hair is quite low porosity and takes a LONG time to dry. It takes a ton of time to diffuse too, and I was ending up with dry ends and wet roots, after following some tutorials. This is exactly what I needed to see. I let mine set up in a plop first though, so the gel cast is already setting before I start blow-drying. I will definitely use a lot of things I learned in this video. Thanks, youtube recs.
Mel, I gotta say. Firstly, I feel like I have known you forever. You are so relatable! Secondly, thank you from the bottom of my soul. I have been following the curly girl method for a few years and it DOES. NOT. WORK. At least, not for my hair. I have fine hair that is similarly textured to yours. The curly girl method left my curls too clumpy, not fluffy, flat, and lackluster. Since I started following your methods my hair has done a complete 180. I am still working on getting volume at the crown but I think if I keep adapting my routine I will find success. Thank you for finally making it possible to manage and love my curls.
62 and I have finally given into my curly hair. I Love Love ❤️ your videos. I always go to you for the how toos. I have even talked my hairdresser into watching your videos when I was there.
Holy crap I’ve been diffusing wrong, and I thought my hair looked ok ish 😭 Can’t wait to diffuse this way and see how amazing my hair looks 🙌🏼 Not only was your video informative but entertaining. Subscribed! 😊
Thank you Mell. I started using this method about a year ago and it has changed up my hair so much. Before this method I was never able to defuse my hair, I’d always air dry. Now I never air dry I always use my diffuser. Thank you boo!! I love your channel.
I air dry for about 45 minutes to an hour with hair clips placed in various places to help with volume. Then, I diffuse almost the same way you do, except I start on cold to “set” my hair a little. I never go to high heat, occasionally I will go to medium, but not for long; I mostly stay on cold and low heat. I only use low speed as well; I have very fine hair and high speed causes too much frizz for me. I hover to start, but then I place the diffuser on my roots, while changing positions fairly often. Then, like you, once my hair is mostly dry, I use my hand to break up the cast. I’m so thankful for the inventor of diffusers😂
Okay... I did not think this would work as well as it did but dang my hair is looking amazing. I wish someone would have taught me this sooner. By the way I was looking in the comments for how long this took and couldn’t find it! It takes about 10-15 minutes for my hair which is halfway down my back. You’re welcome!
Okay, had to come back to this video. I've been using a diffuser for years with mediocre results, decided to try this method. And today I woke up with Day 3 curls that look like how my hair used to look at the end of Day 1. 😱😱😱 Actual magic, thank you so much for this.
Thank you soooooo much!!! I hated diffusing my hair because it will get frizzy but know I know that I did it wrong. I love diffusing my hair now thanks to you💋❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
Hi Mel, I'm Italian and I want to tell you that i definitely love your channel. It's not that usual to find tips on curly hair in a country in which everyone smoothes their hair! Thank you :-)
I just want to thank you so much for your videos!! Because I am the only one in my family who has curly hair, I had no one to teach me how to care for my curls. I really appreciate your videos!!!
I love these videos!! I also love your commitment to being yourself and being fluid!! Thanks so much for the insight into your hair styles and this helped my curly hair journey so much!! I'm excited to see where I end up!!
You are a blessing. I can't believe how much of a difference changing the way I diffuse and apply mousse has made just by doing it once. My hair is wavy and currently feels weightles and has really cute ringlets. THANK YOU 😊 🙏
Yessss! Followed your directions precisely again, and am LOVING the results!! 😍❤️ Mel, you are a treasure! Thank you so much for teaching us how to look decent ☺️ I couldn't be happier with my non frizzy curls. Merci beaucoup ❤️❤️❤️
THANK YOU Mell for educating curlyfriends how to get the best of their curls! I've FINALLY perfected my routine (after 4 years of failing) by watching your videos and I can now honestly say I prefer my naturally curly hair to straightened, 👐🏼 I'm forever grateful to you. Love you and your humor (and your seester + dynamic between you) stay real to yourself ❤️
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It gives me hope that it took you time to find the right routine. Last week I had great hair, my sister actually thought I had used a curling iron and my hair was so soft. But I have to been able to replicate it. I've been embracing my curly hair for a few months now.
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Why does it feel like everything I’ve been taught is a lie 😭 my dumb self really thought I was diffusing correctly.. no wonder I get mad frizz. TY FOR THE VIDEO GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL!!
I feel like it was divine intervention for me to see this video
Girl me and you both. 😂😂
Same hair 😂 I swear i was doing it in such a confidence 🤦🏽♀️
-hover the hair dryer on the roots until you notice it's begging to set
-zhoosh the root area
-switch the head position around
-scrunch more or less depending on the shrinkage you want
Don't stay upside down the whole time
Don't touch your hair with your hands
Should it stay high, hot heat the whole time?
Brief,funny and not annoying.I think I love you.
“zhoosh” is my new favorite word.
@@trishperkins5416 wondering the same thing!
Great summary!!! Now I don’t have to write it down!
I feel like if I don't do it right she's gonna fight me.
Right!
😂
All for ur goodness 🤧😛
Ariana Dourre hahaha
She won’t lose either 💅
-Leave the ends for the end
-Hover over root area, don’t touch the curls to speed up the air dry process.
-Put the diffuser on your roots a little once it starts drying to give more volume
-Don’t dry your hair upside down the entire time. Switch it up!
-Don’t touch your hair while you’re drying to prevent frizz.
-Once you feel a cast start crunching and fluff out curls
You’re welcome 😉
Just screenshot this comment. Thank you!
My memory is terrible lol so thank you 🧡
🎖🏆 and the comment award goes to you 🙌
great video.! thank you
Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I soooo needed this! You should start your channel:)
This girl........I swear she saves lives. I’ve struggled with my curly hair for 20+ years. 20 YEARS IN AZKABAN! Where has she been all my life 😫❤️
Hahaha, I see what you did there Bellatrix! 😂
EVERYTHING that you said to not do...
I was doing
Edit:thank you for so many likes wtf
but I mean it’s true🤷♀️❤️
Right 😂😂😂
Me too!
Me too 😂🤦♀️
Lol.....same
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*thinks, my hair can't do that, tries method... Well hello curls, where have you been hiding?...
Same!
Ha! Same!
Same
Hope this works for me
Yes! Me! Today! Sweet baby Jane even my "straight" section said "Hola" so much love to Mell!
GIRL. How did you just change my LIFE in a little over 8 minutes!? 😭😭😭😭 thank you so much!!
I went into a restaurant and the waitress just starred as if star-struck. (I felt what a movie star must feel like.) She literarily swooned as she said, "I love your hair."
what a life goal
What is your routine
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@@ezplayz6253 Watch Mel's videos. Something will click. Use enough product in your hair. = Prep. Style. Finish. Here's a video: th-cam.com/video/pMV8JHS6HCA/w-d-xo.html
Hover dry with a defuser and don't touch your hair. Leave the ends for the end. Break the cast with a serum. Sleep with a bonnet. In the morning use serum again. I like to use Ghost Serum. Oh! Don't wash your hair everyday. Wait at least three or four.
@@teresamichaud1253 what product?
I feel like all the curly boys and girls have serious neck and back pain from keeping their head in a certain angle for a long time 🤣🤣
TRUTH
😂🤪
I know I do😣😩
Dude foreal
We do💀
I loved the fact that you sat on the toilet to diffused your hair 😂 that's curly girl realness right there. 💯
😂😂 I always end up sitting on the toilet. Every damn time
😂😂😂👍same😂😂😂
So true!
Right!!! I sit on counters, side of the bath tub, the floor, the toilet
Yes I do this too!! 😂💯
And this is why I follow an actual professional. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
1. Check for frizzy areas, put product on them
2. Hover diffuser around your scalp and curls
3. Switch head position
4. Don't use hands
5. Once cast forms, scrunch for volume.
Hi i'm from Australia & i am 53yrs old. i just want to say thankyou for all your great advice. I recently started wearing wigs full time as i have lost all my long beautiful curly hair i used to have (which was initially very nerve wracking going out in public) but i bought a couple of great long curly wigs & thanx to u i am styling them so well that wherever i go, people constantly stop me to compliment me on my wonderful curly hair. My confidence has soared immensely. Thank you. Thank you.
PS. I absolutely adore ur humour, u have me in stitches laughing out loud.
PPS Ur sister & urself seem like there's a lot of love & happiness in your lives. U both are lucky to have that. Don't ever take that for granted. It's beautiful to see.
How is this girl not have more subscribers she’s hella funny 💀
I was just thinking that.
I am finally embracing my curly hair, thanks to her.
So glad I found her on Utube. 🙂
Even the "mistake" hair is super cute. She look like an 80s movie star.
I have 2b, 2c hair with only a few 3a's underneath. I would love to see you style wavy hair to get a lot of volume but also a lot of definition. As a wavy we always want our hair more defined but we also need volume! Thanks Mell for another Magnifique Video!
Same curl pattern as you, I look for curl clumping and definition. Even if I have sopping wet hair I'll still have individual strands separating that in the end causes halo frizz. Doesn't matter what products I use and drying method, drives me nutz lol
@@taraized With our curl pattern clumping is your best friend but like you, when I get clumps there's always frizz. I guess not every hair wants to be in a Hair family XD If you rake your products in you instantly get stringy curls, a look that only tighter curls can pull off. I feel like only Scrunching product in isn't the best method to distribute products but I need my clumps! What products do you use, especially for definition? I am still looking for my holy grails when it comes to products but my vibrating shampoo brush is my best friend, lol.
@@ClassiqueFinds oh it depends on what my hair feels like doing any particular day lol I do like jessicurl spiralicious gel and I've been experimenting with mousse. I recently saw a video where a lady did half not your mothers curl talk mousse and the other half dippity do girls with curls mousse, the half that had the dippity do had PERFECT CLUMPED SPIRALS! Next time I'm at marshalls I'm going to grab some to see if it works on my hair
@@taraized I saw that video, lol. I have jessicurl's set for wavies but I think it's too light, with not enough hold. I have been experimenting with mousse as well. I tried pantene curl mousse & I liked it a lot but it's not a HOLY GRAIL. I do like NYM Naturals Tahitian defining cream it actually helps with definition. I do change it up every wash day though, lol. I have been looking for a dupe for the denman brush, because I don't want to shell out $12, but I would like to see how it helps with clumping.
@@ClassiqueFinds I bought a dupe denman from Walmart, I dont like it but I also dont think I'm doing it right lol I do use it when I deep conditioner just to make extra sure that all of my hair is coated though. I highly recommend jessicurl spiralicious, if you are scent sensitive you can get unscented, I actually got 4 day GOOD hair days out of it. I tried herbal essence mousse 2 different ways, once out of the shower dousing my hair with a spray bottle then applying the mousse which worked out fairly well and the other time on damp towel dried hair scrunched it in, that was awful lol
Sitting while diffusing your hair is the BIGGEST curly people mood let me tell you
I’m literally a whole hairstylist out here watching these videos because I recently started getting a lot of curly haired clients and I don’t know how to defuse the hair. Most of my curly clients have asked me to blow dry their hair straight instead of defusing it
I am soooo happy I could help ❤️❤️
More women (myself included) are finally embracing our fierce manes of curls!!!
I’m a whole hairstylist and just learning how to even work with my own curls 🤣🤣🤣
When ya girl has been trying all kinds of product in the first year of my curly hair journey
turns out I don't even know how to blow dry my hair
My ego is hurting
I know, I need to re try so many products that actually worked 😂
jumbo juice29 frr😂
@Kate Yara It differs between advice-givers honestly. Some people tell you it's fine if it's no heat and low power but some people say heat doesn't affect your hair as much as people say. I don't even know anymore. My hair curls one day and waves the next. I think you just have to keep in mind that if something works for you it works for you.
That's because curls are a life long love/hate relationship of learning, lol
Same Girl, Same!!!
“FILTHY HANDS” 🤣🤣🤣 I love how you go from serious life or death diffusing tips to being entertaining.
When she said "my hands will continue to mind their own DAMN BUSINESS" i laughed so hard
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Ami Rudock *4:58*
666 likes 😮
Omg the wrong is exactly what I looked like 😂😂 looking way better now!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Omg me too sis!!!!!!
I'm scared... 😳. Literally been doing it wrong, when she said "GET YOUR FILTHY HANDS OUT YOUR HAIR" i felt that....
Oh hell nah😳 ian even watch the vid yet
I'm 35 with curly (not quite as curly as yours) frizzy hair uncontrollable hair. I either tie it up or staged it, I saw this video yesterday and for the first time in my life I actually love my natural curls! Sweetie you are a life saver
I love your channel Mel! You're HILARIOUS while sharing your KNOWLEDGE, so it's fun watching you and your comedic ways. I love your bloopers too! I wish everyone added bloopers! It's definitely a way to get your viewers watch til the end!!
Life changing! The hovering technique and not starting at the ends literally changed how my hair looks. Best advice ever. Thanks girl
HIGH HEAT, HIGH SPEED, HOLY GAME CHANGER!!! Today was the first day in my THREE years on curly hair journey that it has dried in less than 3 hours! It took 15 MINUTES! I can have a life again not to mention it looks so good for a wash day. That NEVER happens. Day 2 is always my good day because it's dry by then. THANK YOU!!!
Only takes me 8 minutes with a short hairstyle. Life changing as before I'd have wet hair for about 4 hours and feel grim the whole time. Only just discovered hairdryers lol.
Watching this with my half-wet frizzy hair because I make ALL the mistakes while diffusing and I'm sick of it 😭
Thank you for all the wonderful tips!! I will definitely try this on my next wash day. Today will be a bun day.... 😆
From one girl Mel to the other girl Mell, thank you! I've been natural for just over eight years, and every time I've tried to diffuse has been an epic fail. I had given up, but after seeing this video I now have the courage to give it another go! I love your presentation and especially your humor. And yes, everything that you said NOT to do, I had been doing. Each time, by the time I had finished, I looked like hungry squirrels had been chewing on my hair! I'm ready to put the squirrels out to pasture and pick up that diffuser again!
LOL hungry squirrels! I feel the same way though. Diffusing is not for me, but I'm willing to give it another try after seeing this video.
You should make a video about HOW TO STYLE WAVY HAIR🔥💪🏼
Thanks for the suggestion! xo
Yes please i have 2a hair and cant find any youtuber with my pattern
Please, I have thick, 2b, 2c hair and I can't find anyone with my hair type on TH-cam
Yes I agree ...it's very rare to find a vedio on how to apply product on 2a type hair...n we 2a wavies need it badly...❤
@@neptuneschilde1600 me too.😊 I also have a short, layered bob hair cut, and I have never seen a video for shorter hair either. 😢
Explains my dry ends... I’ve learned so much!!😤
"Zhoosh the roots". You heard it here folks
tszuj* 😘
Not true. That's a common expression.
@@Birdie-gd9qn who said it was an uncommon expression?
@@Birdie-gd9qn I think the point was the wildly incorrect spelling
omg my heart stopped at 1:08 😍 seriously though I've been struggling to style my hair and your videos are a god send! Thank you
For years I’ve hated my curly hair and felt self conscious about my curls. A year ago I started straightening my hair every week. Thanks to your videos I’ve started my journey back to wearing my hair naturally and your videos have really helped me to make this transition. My hair had always been frizzy and my curls not that defined but I’m already seeing a difference and feeling more confident. So thanks for all your videos and tips
well now my hands are mindin they’re DAAAMN business 💀 i needed this thanks sis
The emphasis you put in this video really helped me tune in and remember everything easier 😂
I went my natural curl this year and have learned so much from you. Thank you for helping my natural hair be the best that it can be!
Today was my wash day, and after I defined some curls with the denman brush (using Alexa's curls technique) I diffused following this tutorial and OMG I want to cry 😭 my last 2 years i kept negletting my curls so much it got to a point were I tought I lost them..now my head if full of ringlets 😍 thank you so much ❤❤
I’ve tried so many diffusing methods, they either didn’t work, didn’t make sense, or worked well but took WAYYYYY too long and parts of my head would still be wet. This is the first one that I actually quite like! I have wavy/curly hair and it always had problems with my roots being pin straight and an uneven curl pattern (parts of my head would be big ringlets and others completely straight and frizzy). With this one my roots match the rest of my head pretty well, and most of my head has the same curl pattern! I haven’t really taken good care of my curls for a few years, so I’m trying to train it to go back, so i wasn’t expecting it to be perfect, but this turned out way better than expected! Thank you so much!
“I should have air dried” OMG that’s me every single time I use diffuser 😂
Wht is air dried I don't understand
@@omarghauri5505 when you let your hair dry naturally without any help from blow dryers and stuff, just letting the air dry it :D
Omg I can’t believe how good my hair looks!! I’ve been trying your style suggestions and tweaking what I’ve been doing wrong. I just had the best wash day today! Thank you so much Mell for all your tips and tricks I have found my curls again 🥰🥰🥰
So I watched this yesterday and diffused my hair for the first time and let me tell you, my curls have never looked better and more beautiful! 😍 I wish I could attach a photo but I just wanted to thank you, Mel! 💛 The pandemic happened and I said no to the straightening iron. It's been my curls and I since and they've flourished, have become so healthy! (thanks to your tips and tricks ofc too). I've learned quite a lot from you and Gena Marie. Ya'll my curly hair gurus. Now I just need a heat/sun protectant spray and a nourishing oil when breaking up my cast! Ya got me there too! Thaaaaank you! 💕
Mell I am so glad I found you! I have began to stop fighting my curly/wavy hair last year when I turned 62....YES, I SAID 62! I fought it for years (obviously), colored it, straightened it and horrifyingly almost considered a perm. But now I have natural salt & pepper hair (which I get a lot of compliments on) and have been experimenting with various products still trying to find what's best for me. I still have a lot of bad wash days as I am constantly fighting frizz here in humid Florida however, it is getting better. I was mostly air drying my hair as I didn't have a lot of luck diffusing...now I know why. Love you so much as you have helped me love my hair 🥰
There is no need for any other curly/wavy hair Chanel.. EVERYTHING is here! Thank you for fantastic, educating and funny videos you saved my hair.
The best video about “ how to diffuse “ ever! 🥰
I tried it and it works!!!!!! I thought I would never have frizz-free hair but thanks to Mell I do. Thank you Mell and to all my curly and wavy girls you need to try this
I’m so happy for you🥰🥰
Girl, damn. I'm so new to this whole curly stuff and in the beginning I started diffusing from the ends and I saw so much frizz and straight pisces that I thought I actually don't have curly hair and it's all in my head. So I realised month later that maybe I should try to diffuse roots first and not even touch the ends but hoover around them as well. Oh what a happy day! My curls/strong waves were nice and bouncy and now I see that there is another human being doing this and I'm not the only weirdo. Thank you for making me laugh ("filthy hands") and just teaching these amazing tips! :)
Literally just found you today. Where have you been all my life? LOL I've made every single one of these mistakes for over 15 years. *crying* Can't wait to do it right from now on! Thank you!!
Omgeez… no joke, was just shopping for a defrizz product online when I happened upon this… 🤣seems I have been defusing my 3a hair wrong for 34 years… 🙄super excited to do it your way! I didn’t need more products, I just needed a clue! 😊Thank you Mell! I’m forever grateful!
Oh my goodness. I totally diffused wrong today. I did all the wrong things you mentioned lol. My hair did not look it’s best today. I am gonna try this way next time.
first of all - you're hilarious
second - you got a new sub
third - you and your hair are GORGEOUS
Life changing - no more waiting hours for my hair to dry. Thanks so much for these tips!
This helped me so much!! For so many years I hated my curls because I didn’t know how to manage them, I would just straighten my hair because they wouldn’t curl right and I had no idea how to deal with them. Now I’m finally loving my curls, so I’ve been watching lots of videos on how to manage it, the products, diffusing and drying, washing, and I’ve finally found your channel which has helped me so much! Thank you!!! ❤
WAIT THIS LITERALLY SAVED MY LIFE!!! THANK YOU!!! I just bought a diffuser/dryer set and the last time I blow-dried my hair was like 12 years ago...so as you can imagine, my first round didn't go so well... But after watching this and applying your tips, my hair is literally PERFECT!!!
what heat should we put ?cool or hot ?
drying the roots is a skill I wish I learned when I started transitioning lol. I also hate diffusing on cool air only, drives me cray
"FILTHY HANDS" had me crying 😂😂 defiantly remember that now haha
Just watched your video, tried out your technique, and I must say I’m satisfied with the result. Thanks.
THIS WORKS! THIS IS THE REAL DEAL 💯 I just tried it myself and I wanted to come on here and thank you so much for sharing this technique. My hair is 2c and I tried your drying method by hovering over the hair and not touching it with the diffuser and my hair has never been this defined EVER! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I APPRECIATE YOU ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Love your videos, my daughter has curly hair, and I have been at a loss; your videos have helped me finally help her embrace her curls and stop asking me to straighten it all the time.
You should go into acting! Very entertaining. I have wavy hair. Any tips for how to handle that? If it’s humid it gets curly. No frizz tho
Try watching this video HOW TO KNOW WHEN TO CHANGE UP YOUR CURLY HAIR ROUTINE th-cam.com/video/rB2gWVVekvA/w-d-xo.html
I don't have curly hair, but I love learning about it anyways! Thanks for the laughs and your knowledge!!
OMG, I’ve been doing all the wrong things when it came to diffusing my hair! I can’t wait to try these new techniques tomorrow (wash day). I’m also excited to try styling with my Denman brush. I hope my curls look halfway as good as yours. You have the most beautiful curls, girl!😍😍
I was so afraid to do this for a long time, but I did it today and it turned out so nice. I wasn’t expecting that result at all. I thought it would all frizz up but I did it with minimal frizz.
Thank you so much, this made my life easier.
Ok but seriously! THANK YOUUUU!! I have been trying for YEARS to try to define my curls!! And now I can finally have the curls I’ve always wanted!! Thank you so much!
I just had to comment because today was my first ever diffuse day and I was absolutely doing everything W R O N G. I'm glad I can (hopefully) just go up and curly from here. 🤞🏽 Thank you Mell for taking the time to film these videos and spread your wealth of knowledge. So many of us curlfriends truly appreciate it. ❤️
Im using the Corona effect of to be brave enough to battle nature the right way: wear it curly wear it proud. The straightener is on lockdown
I’ve actually been messing up my diffusing process this whole time because I’ve done everything that you said one shouldn’t do🥴- thank you for this video 🙌🤗
You are literally the best curly hair influencer out here. (At least for our type of curls, and thin hair). Thank you.
I hadn't used a diffuser in years until I watched your video. It's changed everything! I don't get the frizz everywhere like I used to. I have 3b curls. It's a lifesaver for days where I can't really let my hair air dry all day.
Life saver I’ve just recently started wearing my curls and I needed this
1st attempt at diffusing my hair today, after watching this video. Wanna say I nailed it, wanna take all the credit but I can’t. Your tips were crucial! Thank you 😁 Air drying was such a crutch. ❤️
I appreciate this video. I'm just starting to wear my hair curly, I'm either a 2C with a lot of 3A mixed in, or 3A. Anyway, my hair is quite low porosity and takes a LONG time to dry. It takes a ton of time to diffuse too, and I was ending up with dry ends and wet roots, after following some tutorials. This is exactly what I needed to see. I let mine set up in a plop first though, so the gel cast is already setting before I start blow-drying. I will definitely use a lot of things I learned in this video. Thanks, youtube recs.
Wow, I just diffused my curls and I cannot tell you what a difference! Used the drybar blower w diffuser on cool and low.
THANK YOU! 🙌🏽 1st time my diffused curls came out proper! 👌🏽🏆
Lmao I did literally all of the 'Don'ts' 😂😂💔 now I know
My hands need to mind their DAMN business! Good to know! 😂
Why am I watching this I have zero curl in my hair
lol
Lika Makaridze same
Because reasons 😂🤷🏼♀️
You may start to have now
Haha me too! I have a short pixie cut 😂
Mel, I gotta say. Firstly, I feel like I have known you forever. You are so relatable! Secondly, thank you from the bottom of my soul. I have been following the curly girl method for a few years and it DOES. NOT. WORK. At least, not for my hair. I have fine hair that is similarly textured to yours. The curly girl method left my curls too clumpy, not fluffy, flat, and lackluster. Since I started following your methods my hair has done a complete 180. I am still working on getting volume at the crown but I think if I keep adapting my routine I will find success. Thank you for finally making it possible to manage and love my curls.
62 and I have finally given into my curly hair. I Love Love ❤️ your videos. I always go to you for the how toos. I have even talked my hairdresser into watching your videos when I was there.
Thank you Mell for dropping so much knowledge! 🙏🏽 My hair keeps looking better and better after applying the info I get from each video 💁🏽♀️✨
Holy crap I’ve been diffusing wrong, and I thought my hair looked ok ish 😭 Can’t wait to diffuse this way and see how amazing my hair looks 🙌🏼 Not only was your video informative but entertaining. Subscribed! 😊
Quick question, do you maintain high speed and high heat through out the whole diffusing process (Hovering + Scrunching w/ Diffuser)?
Wondering this too!!! Uggg
Thank you Mell. I started using this method about a year ago and it has changed up my hair so much. Before this method I was never able to defuse my hair, I’d always air dry. Now I never air dry I always use my diffuser. Thank you boo!! I love your channel.
I air dry for about 45 minutes to an hour with hair clips placed in various places to help with volume. Then, I diffuse almost the same way you do, except I start on cold to “set” my hair a little. I never go to high heat, occasionally I will go to medium, but not for long; I mostly stay on cold and low heat. I only use low speed as well; I have very fine hair and high speed causes too much frizz for me. I hover to start, but then I place the diffuser on my roots, while changing positions fairly often. Then, like you, once my hair is mostly dry, I use my hand to break up the cast. I’m so thankful for the inventor of diffusers😂
Oh. My. Word. This video was a major eye opener for me! Thank you so much for posting this. I can't believe how wrong I've been doing it!
YAY!!! Another video ❤️ learn so much from you!
Okay... I did not think this would work as well as it did but dang my hair is looking amazing. I wish someone would have taught me this sooner. By the way I was looking in the comments for how long this took and couldn’t find it! It takes about 10-15 minutes for my hair which is halfway down my back. You’re welcome!
I was just scanning through the comments trying to find a time estimate -- thanks!!!
Okay, had to come back to this video. I've been using a diffuser for years with mediocre results, decided to try this method. And today I woke up with Day 3 curls that look like how my hair used to look at the end of Day 1. 😱😱😱 Actual magic, thank you so much for this.
Thank you soooooo much!!! I hated diffusing my hair because it will get frizzy but know I know that I did it wrong. I love diffusing my hair now thanks to you💋❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍
I knew I should've watched this video before diffusing my hair
👏🏽 i swear my fam and I always grab snacks and watch your channel on the big screen 📺 every time lol. We wish you the best! 🙏🏽
Aw thank you to you and your fam for your support :) i truly appreciate it!!
Hi Mel, I'm Italian and I want to tell you that i definitely love your channel. It's not that usual to find tips on curly hair in a country in which everyone smoothes their hair! Thank you :-)
I just want to thank you so much for your videos!! Because I am the only one in my family who has curly hair, I had no one to teach me how to care for my curls. I really appreciate your videos!!!
How do you feel about using a standing dryer? Could you please give tips on how to do it correctly? I have not used my diffuser since purchasing one!
I can't wait to thy this method. I've been starting with the ends.....
I love these videos!! I also love your commitment to being yourself and being fluid!! Thanks so much for the insight into your hair styles and this helped my curly hair journey so much!! I'm excited to see where I end up!!
You are a blessing. I can't believe how much of a difference changing the way I diffuse and apply mousse has made just by doing it once. My hair is wavy and currently feels weightles and has really cute ringlets. THANK YOU 😊 🙏
I am just learning about curly hair with my daughter who has curls and is now ready to start learning how to diffuse. This is so needed!!!
Yessss! Followed your directions precisely again, and am LOVING the results!! 😍❤️ Mel, you are a treasure! Thank you so much for teaching us how to look decent ☺️ I couldn't be happier with my non frizzy curls. Merci beaucoup ❤️❤️❤️