Hairlabel Curly Spa Pakketten! This is a great blog – thank you for writing it, and the video. Plus, it just doesn’t feel clean. I don’t follow the cgm. This stimulates the hair follicles and strengthens the roots. I then wrap or plop my hair in a t-shirt & leave that for about 10-15 min. I really love the CG method, but I have to incorporate a really good clarifying shampoo at least twice a month (I straight up use SUAVE clarifying ? How do you part curly hair when it’s dry? Cheers! As low porosity, I find my hair healthier when I straighten it simply because I have to wash it half as much or less. Aside from the constant frizz and flyaways, there are split ends, tangles, greasiness, and breakage that keep coming back no matter what you do. I must say that the method has changed since it first launched and has become more restrictive and (dare I say it) more commercialized. Thanks again. You have took the words right out of my mouth saying the word cult! It’s like anything else, really; you just have to use discernment and common sense. The stylist I have now, absolutely loves my curly hair and I always feel great after seeing her, rather than so many in the past that would suggest blow drys and permanent straightening etc. Yet I’m apprehensive about the fact that none of the “types” seem to fit my hair. It’s like a cult. I’ve been using Kevin Murphy Luxury Wash and Luxury Rinse for over 10 year, and Easy Rider for styling – no hair dryer, don’t own one. Kinky Curly. My hair is more frizzy than ever and feels like hay. You can find it here on Amazon. I think I am going to go flat iron my hair (because now I know I won’t burn in hell if I do). Based on your experience, on my last wash I grabbed an old can of John Freida Frizz Ease Curl Reviving Mousse, (incidentally CG approved ingredients,) and had the best hair day since I started this odyssey (journey makes it sound too easy!) I’ve been having trouble with volume and my curls looking flat… so to cheat I’ve been spraying hairspray at my roots and diffusing a bit more, and I get all day volume thats amazing! You have provided me with clarity on whether I should be doing the CG method or not and my answer is NO!! Plz would you recommend some glycerin and propylene glycop free products? I’ve tried gels and lo-poos and such and I just get better results with my routine. The ‘poo and ‘dish were those cute, squat little blue bottles of OGX original recipe, you know the ones, which made up for the lack of silicones involved by a significant proportion of haircare’s sweetheart, Argan oil; and the deep ‘dish (…henh) was Garnier Fructis Hair Food in the Repairing: Papaya variety, which not only had none of the aforementioned naughties, but also was so intelligently designed that not only could it be used as a deep conditioner but apparently also a leave-in, in a reduced dosage . I’m thankful that you commented and I really appreciate your view. I was in another, bigger Australian group for a while but it was SO cultlike, and in recent months seemed to be little more than product pushing for a new range of CG products. I was amazed at how much time and how many products it took to make my “natural”, air-dried hair look decent. Also so nice not sleeping on rough curls that end up all flattened! So happy to help you on your curly journey xx. Thinner wavy hair (1 and most 2 patterns) isn’t going to take well to loads of conditioner, since it doesnt have the same structure as thicker hair. I love talking with other curlies about what products and methods they use, it’s a great opportunity to learn something new. Once you’ve entered all the ingredients, hit “Submit,” and the verdict will be on its way! I will say this, getting a dry curl cut and not using products without silicone and parabins has been very helpful. I’m 47 and I have 2c-3a hair. I will keep growing my hair and I will return to curly when it’s long enough to tie back. So good to hear you give permission to not go all CG. Truthfully I’m not doing everything neither. I wanted to thank you for this post and it is just what i needed to hear!! Je parle de mon expérience avec cette méthode dans cet article en français (et ici en anglais ). It’s a lovely light formula x. I have used Calia shampoo and conditioner it does not lather but works very well for my curly hair, it is all organic, you should give it a try. Curlygirl Slovensko. 20 talking about this. I have 2c hair and tried the curly girl method using deva products. All I wanted to do when I started hair romance was to help one person, and I’m so happy to hear that I’ve done that xxx. I recently purchased the curly book which I’m yet to finish reading. Then rinse the conditioner out completely. What many people don’t realize is that they may be doing too much to maintain their locks. Of course I started with the Deva Curl line, but the fragrances are killing me. I would love to hear your alternate CG method! I’m glad I came across your YouTube video. I’ll refresh with water and Curl Keeper Tweek when needed throughout the week. Simone, I’d love to see a pic of your curls! Gels and other products often make my hair stringy as well, so I need something lightweight. It can be frustrating, but I just do my thing. I wash my hair every second day, and I want a shampoo that lathers and cleans my scalp/hair, but doesn’t strip everything, including colour. So I have a constant struggle of whether I should do the CG method because of all the “benefits” or stick with what is working . Kinky Curly - Knot Today (Après-shampoing sans rinçage) I think that the best thing to do is find a shampoo or cowash and a conditioner that works for you, i.e., that you like the fragrance of, the price point is right for you, sulphate-free to start replenishing lost moisture, etc., and very gently comb and towel-dry (I use an old polyester shirt to dry my hair; it works wonders!) My hair is fine. If you have any reviews and/or recommendations for shampoo and conditioner combos that might work for someone like me, I’d love to hear it. Any product that is silicone- and sulfate-free is CG method approved. You do you, and embrace the variety. And yes, I froze my head off trying to plop my hair in the middle of winter! I’m just starting to discover what works for my hair and get it to a good condition that I love. X_x To note, i dont fully follow the method. Treseme Undone conditioner for co-washing and leave in. Thank you. Air dry and voila. I have curls and waves, but my hair is also very fine. The point of CGM is not to be ‘easier’ or simple. Combing and heat styling should be reserved for very specific circumstances. sure does hard to follow through the method specially if there’s not much products available in my location (Iraq) I looked horrible in pictures with my flat hair, as it just isn’t how I was “meant” to look. I’m all for natural/cruelty-free products and aside from coloring, I don’t do much with my hair. As for how I like to wear my hair or any curly likes to wear her hair, that may vary from day to day or from circumstance to circumstance or mood to mood. You have tremendous power, because of your reach, to validate people with whom you share this little resistance, to the massive presence of the trend, in common. I’ve stopped colouring my hair and embracing the grey but always use a diffuser to help with volume. And I have sensitive skin that doesn’t like natural products. Same here. Curly Girl on tämän hetken kuumin kauneustrendi hiuksille. I have wavy hair and want to be kinder to my hair and be able to wear it wavy sometimes, but I don’t want to never straighten it again! I feel pretty secure in dying on this hill, seeing as how science has proven that the scalp, like every other area of skin on our bodies, has pores – or in that specific case, hair follicles – which (while the stats say that the average US woman [no idea about us Aussies] does wash her hair way too often, being every 1 to 2 days (who has the energy? So of course they see improvement in the health of their hair. I have had good and bad hair cuts from both dry and wet techniques, mostly because stylists almost always underestimate how much my hair shrinks once cut. Thank you very much for writing this Christina. I like shampoo & I require a brush to style my curls. And slightly messy curls to add life to my hair! Curly Girl Moisturizing Curl Cream, Leaves Hair Soft, Defines, Fights Frizz and UV Protection 8 Fl. It’s an ever-changing sculpture, never know what I’m gonna get from day to day and I love it. So because I do this, I am not able to follow the curly girl method. I’ve had a few Deva cuts and found for me they didn’t give me the results I was looking for. iulie 17, 2018 iunie 26, 2019. As tempting as it may be, don’t touch your hair while it’s drying. I had tried it but with lots of other products and cowashing, never on its own. Yes, at times I noticed a huge difference in my curls but I think that’s because it encouraged me to learn about my curls type and accepts my curls. For the most part, it’s luck of the draw in the fact that my curls pretty much spiral nicely. I tried the CG method for over a year and while the curl was incredible, it hung down from my scalp like a wet dog. For me I have recently discovered the curling wand and I really like what it does for my hair…more defined waves for days. So, I’m not personally Curly Girl conforming. Pretty much every piece of advice in the method that works for thick hair DOES NOT work for my fine, thinner hair: don’t wash every day, don’t blow dry, don’t touch your curls once they are dry. This method is not for me because I find it too restrictive. I have found that by not shampooing (most of the time, let’s face it there are just times that you need the suds to get rid of all the build up) and not brushing my hair (just finger comb and sometimes a wide tooth comb in the shower) my hair has formed better curls, shines more, and is less frizzy. Just a wet hand on a not-washing day will put fly away hair in the morning in place again…it’s so easy… that’s why this gel is my nr.1. I have two main issues with CG method, which I tried for a couple of months with disastrous results (i.e. It’s just something I DON’T WANT. … is highly impossible.. I’m just starting my ” self discovery” on the things i should and not should do with my hair. My daughter found the same thing-she uses a wet brush, I use a wide tooth comb and we are less aggravated . I’m 21 and have had wavy hair since it got too heavy for the ringlets I had as a young girl. The only hair product that works for me is hairspray. This is exactly what I needed to hear. I am sure there are as many of us who hated the cg method (or at least some of it) as those who love it. So thank you for doing this post! Oh my god! Livraison gratuite à partir de 47,90 €. She’s just a talented hairdresser who does an amazing job for £35. : ). When we start talking about curly hair, it can become quite an emotional topic. But in essence, Lorraine wants you to avoid: sulphates; silicones … So, just snipping a strand that is sticking out on that given day at the stylist makes no sense. I started wearing my hair curly about 3 months ago. I use a sulphate free shampoo because I’m allergic to sulphates, and I use oil and Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly to ‘gel cast’ my hair, although I didn’t realise that my method had a name! La Curly Girl Method est un ensemble de techniques et de recommandations de produits/ingrédients créée par Lorraine Massey, pour avoir de beaux cheveux bouclés, frises ou ondulés au naturel. There’s an easy and quick way to check whether your products are CG approved. Being seen as unprofessional and inappropriate for school or the workplace, the idea that your hair as it grows isn’t something that needs to be fixed is freeing, and something to be proud of, imo. In conclusion, with 4 young children, I’ve just decided I prefer the ease and simplicity of straightening my hair for now. Switching to a tee-shirt was heavily encouraged, but all of mine were too small, so I just continued to use my existing turban-type hair-wrap that’s made out of chamois. It was really tacky looking and embarrassing. Cantu Review here these products are all available in the UK. She is amazing with curly hair and 100% respectful of product choices. This is a question we get a lot. Couple things: CG doesn’t mean “don’t wash your hair”, you’re to wash at the frequency you do. ): grand bien m'en pris car ça y est! I shampoo it (Reputed shampoo because all the expensive salon type brands are way too perfumey and cause me to have an allergic reaction), no conditioner in the summertime, towel dry just to squeeze the water out, I use a Jojoba Oils and Hemp seed oil to silken my hair (its a light product in texture, not a cream), and then use the diffuser very briefly. A lot of this wasn’t known in the ’90s, though, and your average shampoo was quite a lot harsher then as well, so fair enough to the author…. I have curly hair but heat styling and children has taken much of my curl out but the frizz has remained. then I diffuse (on high because I’m time poor) upside down using my orchid diffuser (best diffuser for curls) I have tweaked certain things to suit my hair but I think that’s how we make it easy for us. I live in Brazil and in the last few years many brands whitout silicone, petrol, sulfates, paraffin etc. Curly Girl-metoden har nästan fått kultstatus på Internet, och flera Curly Girl-grupper har inrättats för att ge inspiration och vägledning för dina lockar. I’ll employ them as part of my routine every once in a while depending on what my hair needs, generally a good clean and loads of moisture. As my hair got a bit longer from my drastic cut that I had to do when it was mostly fallen out, I realized that just running a comb through it was not going to work. Finding a hairspray suitable for the Curly Girl Method is hard, because the vast majority of hairsprays are full of drying alcohols. I have 3C/3B/4A hair a mixture of all three ( weird I know_ I got more 3C and 4A and in the name some 3B. I finally gave up and went back to my wide-toothed comb after the hair balls caught enough people’s attention. I ended up back at your site. it’s the BEST) if you want to give CG a try again I suggest trying that, just make sure on your clarifying days to use a really good deep conditioner on your hair afterwards, the longer the better!! Today I have straightened and it’s like a breath of fresh air – it took 25mins rather than 6hrs (natural drying as dissuer caused frizz) and i know what it will look like tomorrow and the day after and I JUST LOOK BETTER. syling products – I Loooove Jessie curl styling potion and rocking ringlets which I apply in the shower when my hair is soaking wet. I don’t use any oil or hair serums since I love in The Caribbean and feel it just cooks my scalp and hair. I’m also trying out the using a t-shirt or microfiber towel to wring water out and scrunch. I will begin searching your site! I am not going to wear my curly hair as a helmet of curls tight against my head and how I determine how I want to style it is my prerogative and I don’t care what someone else’s opinion is about it as long as I feel good about the health of my hair. Thanks Mish! I did the GC method religiously for 18 months and although my hair was super healthy, it looked awful…super frizzy. We have to discover ourselves what is working good on our hair, and when we know ( in a certain way) the ingrediënts and how they react/work, we just can in a simple way take the best of all ‘best advices’ just by knowing when and how to use products. I’m so bored with it! I was doing the CGM for months. I’ve looked and looked where I can, but I can’t find examples of what to use as a basic white woman with very short (think pixie cut) hair that’s grown enough so my curls can be shaped. What I will take with me is the products to keep my straightened hair as moisturised as poss as avoid silicones etc to see if this helps with the condition. The CGM is very restrictive and time consuming for me. I think people should do research on their own, and ultimately decide which methods/products work best for them. More power too people who are able to so drastically change their methods but I can promise I’m going to stop using a brush lol! ooh good question! But! I thought it was ridiculous. My Deva stylist (I went one time) recommended using the Deva Mousse. Christina x. I don’t follow the CG method & I haven’t read the book. La méthode Curly Girl consiste à prendre soin de ses boucles avec des soins uniquement naturels. If you haven’t heard of the Curly Girl Method, then this post might be confusing. Did I mention I expect perfection? I bought the book, tried the Curly Girl method and products. I have sensitive skin/scalp so any kind of pungent odor, heavy oil or thick, leave-in formula isn’t going to work. Also consider the benefits of a dry trim, as it’s harder to determine how your hair will curl when it’s wet and straightened out. As a mom of three myself, I resorted to daily harmful straightening in order to feel “pretty”. Get to know the artist and find out more about Curly Girl Design! Your email address will not be published. There, I said it and it feels good! I have now added Batiste dry shampoo (thank you Christina) and love it! As long as you don’t brush hard, never brush dry, towel dry gently and find products that work for YOU, you will rock any curly style, and rock it well. This is working for me now I the humid summer. She gave me other products to try that actually caused a scalp reaction. You ask why would you not just blow dry your hair straight? I think the Curly Girl book is fantastic and a must read for curlies like me. Like you I dye my hair – although people have asked me if my hair is naturally bright red I feel like my hair is two different types. Moisture is key here, so anything that dries or damages your hair is out of the question. Co-wash, gel and go. This method was first made popular in December 2001, when hairstylist Lorraine Massey released her hair-care guide, Curly Girl: The Handbook. The weight of custards and creams left me with beautifully defined waves, but at the expense of the ringlets that they had wanted to be, and the lack of guts inherent in mousses all but leave it straight. Remember that even though every hair type has its own unique set of challenges, they are all beautiful in their own way. Can you refer me to a weekly sulfate shampoo? However, I would like to deep condition once a month and would be open to any and all suggestions of quality product and procedure. If any of my fellow curly/wavy-haired, pixie-cut women out there, who have thin/fine hair, have found products that work, I’d love to hear about them! Well said! I feel like it’s cultish too. But your video has put it all in perspective. Sometimes you should just trust yourself more than the “experts”. I don’t really folly the curly girl method either, as my hair likes to be brushed.
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