3 Products That Have Transformed My Curly Hair (Thanks To

[@CrystalEyes83]

I genuinely hand on my heart prefer your natural curls, I think they’re beautiful and suit you more than any other style. It’s amazing you’re finally embracing them ❤

[@SiddharthJadhav-ol3pi]

.😢😅 . 😅😅

[@SiddharthJadhav-ol3pi]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@elizabethc.9910]

I completely 100% agree! Her curls look amazing! ❤

[@chelleavila5962]

Your hair looks gorgeous, and I feel like my hair looked like yours as a child, I also had blonde now brown hair, I tried the curly girl method for maybe a year, but my scalp got so bad, itchy, I found out I cannot use fragrance in my products, so that really sucks 😔

[@debbieventimiglia2216]

That was very nice of Mel, she's so sweet , my fav utuber

[@madsquishy3410]

Lol same here girl. I started watching Mell and learned a ton from her on how to take care of my curly/wavy hair. I also use the LUS leave in styler and the Verb foaming gel. And the EvaNYC 10-in-1 primer for heat protection and extra slip. Past that I just diffuse and then use the Verb Ghost Oil to scrunch out the crunch and make my hair look super shiny. It's been such a game changer for me!!!

[@joybartolome]

Curly girl here! Remember you don’t need to use “curl products” only ❤ lots of products work across hair types, especially since your whole head of curls won’t have the same curl pattern!

[@TeaForThought42]

I'm also a curly girl with a straight-haired mom who didn't know how to care for my hair! I'm so excited for you to continue learning to love your hair. Also, Verb products are my holy grail and I'm so glad you found them. I'll be checking out ManesByMell now!

[@steph.v.o.7078]

You have beautiful curls!! Thank you for another great video! And showing the struggles that is curls My mom had curls, but she never learned how to maintain. So curly me never learned either, so I tried to hide it. My husband was actually the one who said he loved my curls once he saw my curls after 5 years😬🤷‍♀️ Yes, I was a star in hiding. So my curly Journey begin. Manes by Mell is a great teacher❤ Now I use a silk bonnet at night, know my curl type and so on. So I started to love my curls😊

[@cameronteich2317]

Curly girl here! Had a mom with stick straight hair. I feel your pain. Embraced the curls in 2018 and never looked back. I am also super lazy and have fine hair so….. bonnet for sleep is a must, diffuser is a meh I mostly air dry. Love twist products. They are cheaper baby sister of Ouidad. Also “not your mothers” and Eva NYC have great products that will help fine hair. But layers and brush styling are an awesome start. I can also recommend the microfiber towels that Manes by Mel sells. They rock! For me a leave in conditioner is amazing and can help you prep your hair for swimming. Either way your curls and you are gorgeous. Love your videos and your energy and honesty. So relatable. Keep up the stellar work. You are glorious!

[@roseannhartman3753]

“I climbed trees with my chickens” kiiiiillled me! Lololol You are too funny!!😂😂😂 I’m that little girl too and I’m finally, finally at the age of 60-something, on the journey to love my curls! My hair looks voluminous but has the diameter of a kindergarten crayon! I totally understand what you’re saying there! And love, love, love Mel!! I’m learning sooo much from her videos! And I thank you for sharing your journey too (both past & present) because it’s soo helpful to know others have “been there” too. Keep embracing wonderful, one-of-a-kind, you!💕

[@BlackThorndRose]

The Curly Co. has a diffuser attachment that fits any blow dryer, it has a rubber like material where it attaches, so the diffuser attachment leans to any side and it makes blow drying super comfortable. Highly recommend, a must try!

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi BlackThorndRose, this is Pat, I work with Cassandra and thank you so very much for your comment. I love hearing about highly recommended products, I will try for sure.

[@wendylawrence-willer1438]

My hair is very curly but also very fine. I have recently started using a nano microfibre towel to blot/squeeze the water out after washing. It is very soft and a smooth texture (not like towelling ). It has made a big difference in reducing frizz.

[@jessicataylor13]

I have the same hair type: fine and curly. So fine that the weight of the water and curl cream can easily have my roots plastered to my scalp. I need that volume! So I started pressing the microfiber towel into my hair after applying products while leaning from side to side. My favorite products for a super simple routine is light leave-in called Curlsmith 3 in 1 Multitasking conditioner (small amount as a leave in). THE product that pulled the whole routine together for me is the DesignMe curl cream. My stylist suggested it because I was trying to slather on product to my hair. Even most gels were too much. I saw so many other girls with curly hair applying so, so much product and sectioning the hair off so I thought I should too, but FINE curly hair is really a different beast. It’s curly hair on Hard Mode.

[@VengefulAngeI]

I love when people finally embrace their natural texture!!🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@MusicxxRose]

I love Verb! I love the curl leave in and cream. I also grew up with just frizzy hair and everyone around me seemed to have just naturally ready to go hair. It wasn't until the pandemic that I really jumped into learning how to style my hair. Next I do want to focus more on makeup and skincare so how great is that I just found this.

[@janicewright8139]

“I climbed the tree with the chickens”. Lol Cassandra. I love you😅

[@miranaomyberube1400]

Awww mini Cassandra’s the cutest 😊

[@prettynsleepy1073]

I love Manes by Mell. She saved my hair and helped to teach me how to take care of it properly.

[@msings2513]

tip i am still learning: u need way more hold (gel) than u think. i over moisturize (leave in conditioner) and my curls are so soft but don’t last the week

[@mostlymissy]

Oh I feel your frustration! Curly Gurly here, 70s kid and yeahhhh... outcast bc all of my friends had thick, straight hair. I'm the only one in my family with coils and frizz, and no one knew how to style or care for my locks. My hair has thinned from health issues, medications, age, etc, but I embrace the tumbleweed upon my head. I've tried ALL the products, and it's hit or miss. The Cantu coconut spray from the drugstore has been my recent fave, along with John Frieda curl refresher. The Suave Baby leave in conditioner is also miraculous. For shampoo I use products intended for textured, natural hair as they seem less harsh. It's a process, but I wouldn't trade my curls for anything 😊

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Mostly Missy, thank you so much for your comment. I too have thinned hair, so I feel your pain. So glad you have found products that have helped and I appreciate you sharing those on here. Curls forever!!

[@christina6254]

Long time Mell fan! So thankful you were on her channel bc now I know how to take good care of my skin thanks to you! So grateful bc it was all so overwhelming before! 🦋

[@kr59137]

You should hand deliver the skincare to Mel so she can shape your curls! Problem solved!!! ❤ Don't forget the UV protection for your hair too!

[@nyiathompson7531]

I absolutely love the Verb Hair line for my curly hair. I use Verb’s Ghost Shampoo and Conditioner, the Lus All in One, Verb’s Air Dry Whip (absolutely LOVE), the I use either Verb’s Curl Foaming Gel or Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk Styling Gel. I normally have frizzy do what it wants curly/wavy- definitely frizzy hair. With the products above, they are looking great.

[@jprokell]

Cassandra YES!! I’ve watched so many of your skincare videos and didn’t realize you had a video on curly hair. My hair was constantly referred to as a “rats nest” as a kid. I didn’t learn to embrace my curly hair until much later in life. Would love to see more curly content from you. LUS has been a god tier brand for me after trying so many others. The shampoo and conditioner are fantastic as well.

[@hanw7955]

Your hair is beautiful Cassandra, and I can't believe how people were able to make you feel about it.. Just shows what power our words have, to influence thinking. The same goes for kind words. It's nice to see you can now make your hair work or look the way you like it. I wasn't really bothered by frizz in my hair as much, i just liked that it curled after washing. Now my curls/waves seem to have almost disappeared so I'm wondering if i can help them come back 🤔😊

[@DRVenard]

I am so sad I missed the live chat! I looooove the Verb Cutl foaming gel, I have a lot of hair, but each hair is fine and VERY porous! I'm between curly and coily! It works great! I use the wetbrush instead of one you have. But my hair NEEDS a curl cream because I do color and frost my hair😉And the Purology Color Fanatic 21 in 1 Leave in is AMAZING! Totally Holy grail! And....I have a collander/lid that works great as a diffuser😆Love to you all💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@joybartolome]

PS the black orchid diffuser works on most blow dryers! And you can pull out the inner ring to make it fit too!

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Joybartolome, thank you so much for your comment, it's very helpful to get pointers and ideas like this.

[@sue3032]

My stylist told me after the first time he cut my curly hair: You have extremely fine hair but a shit ton of it. So after the first wonderful cut it was easier to take care of my curls. Love Verb. Amazingly Verb foaming gel feels so greasy going on but is absolutely amazing once dry! I shampoo and condition with Aveda’s Sap Moss because it cleans and conditioners without weighing down my fine hair. And I have a sensitive scalp that reacts negatively to other products.

[@DRVenard]

Me too! Thin hairs but a crap ton of them💗🦋💗🦋

[@Readrose8]

I understand your hair plight so so much. Thank you !

[@laurastrobel718]

Honey, you don't have to tell me twice 😅 I have curly hair and lots of it. I'm a 7Os kid and if you didn't have Marcia Brady hair than you weren't cool😔 Finding a stylist with the same kind of hair was a blessing for me, and thankfully there's so many products today to help us embrace out hair type. But not all curly hair is the same, so there's that too. Thanks for the video 💓🦋

[@DRVenard]

ME TOO!!! I didn't even know I had curly hair till they came out with gel and mouse! (Yes, I'm that old😉😆) 💗🦋💗🦋

[@laurastrobel718]

@@DRVenard My curls didn't come out until I was almost in my mid 20s. Until then, it was just thick and bushy, had an identity crisis.😩 But when I quit putting it in hot rollers and let it do it's thing, I got so many compliments and never looked back on the heat styling game ( for the most part, my bangs still go kinky sometimes 😄)

[@DRVenard]

@Laura Strobel OMG! I think we are the same person! Mine was always just a bushy mess of a mop, and I used to put it in hot rollers to try to tame it, air drying became my friend until....just recently when I watched Manes by Mel and now I blow dry and It looks more amazing than air dry🤷‍♀️OH, My hair was long and I tried to put it on the ironing board a few times😆😂🤣 no flat irons then, amd flat irons still don't touch mine ➿️💗🦋

[@laurastrobel718]

@@DRVenard ☺️ My mom had one of those Sunbeam hairdyers and she taught me how to set my hair ( giant Goody rollers) and Dippity Do was still around. It literally took an hour to bake my hair under that thing, and if one piece wasn't completely dry the whole style went bonkers. I can't believe how much time we spent on our hair when we were younger just to fit in. I'm glad those days are over and that you are liking your hair now🌞🦋

[@luisacerrato331]

finally someone who talks about curly hair. Love you for that. Will definitely try the curl mousse.

[@cvonsutphen]

*Favorite Low Density, fine, 2B Wavy Products* . Pacifica Rosemary Purify Shampoo and Condition, JVN Pre-poo Scalp oil, Aussie Sprunch + Leave In Mousse, Shea Moisture High Porosity Mask (20 minutes prior to shampooing). Too many silicones definitely affects my waves. The Aussie Sprunch does contain silicones but it works fabulously for me for a re-fresh on non-wash days. I find using a hair mask prior to shampooing gives my hair great conditioning without being too heavy. The Pacifica Rosemary Purify is a holy grail and will always be in my shower. I wash 2x/per week on average. I highly recommend a shower filter and I only use distilled water for my re-freshes. I do get better wave pattern using Mel's brush styling technique.

[@camilarezenderodrigues3905]

There's nothing wrong with the hair getting a little bit crunchy, you can scrunch it out with a lightweight oil like Grapeseed oil and that way you also seal the fibers and avoid some frizz. I have very fine hair (coily like Mel's) and use Curlsmith products and they are 🔥🔥🔥 their Scalp Recipe line is fantastic!! Doesn't leave it greasy and doesn't weight it down.

[@PositiveShiftNutrition]

thank you for the recommendations! Just bought VERB from your link and looking forward to trying it. I chemically straightened my hair for YEARS, I've finally grown it out and trying to embrace my curls too! Your curls are beautiful!

[@Vanessadelanoy]

LOVE seeing you embrace and rock your natural curls, Cassandra!! 😍🤩 Yaaas!! A diffuser will make all the difference!

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Vanessa, thank for your wonderful comment. I am embracing them now more than ever before!!

[@vannarubi4591]

you look so good!!! i have been following for 3 years and ive waited for this moment for so long 😂❤️ i love your hair. i wanted to mention olaplex no 3 (you may have tried this already) but it really helps to mitigate some of the heat damage and make curls spring up a bit more and improve their structure. i even sometimes finger coil or two-strand twist my hair when applying it so my hair can be “bonded” in that shape while the treatment works. not sure if there’s any science behind it but i see a difference in my own hair. :-)

[@celesteoliviasibert-2730]

When you spoke in the beginning, it was like you were telling my life story! I'm 42, curls from dad, and mum always said my hair was frizzy, brought me to salons and I have had my hair rebonded since I was 20! I actually loved my straight hair because it was easy to handle. So the lockdown caused me to miss my rebonding sessions, and I decided to just accept the frizzy, slightly curly hair. Well, 2022 was the year I started learning abt skincare, and 2023? I started learning how to take care of my curls! And the journey has been amazing! I don't have slightly curly hair, it seems I have type 3b which is quite curly. Slowly learning the different products involved, and next purchase will be a diffuser. You know what? My current hairstylist is so happy that I decided to embrace my curls that she's suddenly sharing all the methods to care for curls that I'm like, "why didn't you say this before?" "You always wanted straight hair and so happy about it!" 😂

[@prettynsleepy1073]

You should really try curl Smith bonding salve. Especially if you’ve used heat it is what saved my hair. For well over 10 years, I straightened my hair. But I would use hairspray then straighten then hairspray. Only for it to last maybe 30 minutes. So it led me to just hating my hair. Then I found KZbin and Manes by Mell and went on a hair care journey and in my sixth year, I truly feel like my hair has never been more beautiful. I know how to take care of it. I know how to tweak it to make it what I need it to be. And I’ve learned the products and techniques that have given me the hair of my dreams. I love my hair and I’m so happy Cassandra that you are on a hair care journey as well. I would suggest Fekkia apple cider vinegar line get the scalp detox scrub, shampoo, and the detangling conditioning rinse. The use a deep conditioner in shower or moisturizing curly conditioner. I use the shea moisturize coconut and hibiscus curl, and shine shampoo and conditioners. And because you like being out in the sun and swimming and things, I would also suggest the curl Smith miracle shield. It protects against the sun, heat, and chlorine/sea water. It’s been a lifesaver for me. I’m outside for a couple hours a day and I always stay covered head to toe in 70 spf and my hair protected by the Miracle Shield. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day and enjoy your Saturday. Love all your videos.❤

[@helixmoore7636]

Your hair is looking so good and healthy

[@Alexa27106]

Sis, I relate SO MUCH with your story! My mom has straight hair, so straight that people thought she straightened it everyday, and my dad has wavy/curly hair like me. My parents are divorced and I lived with my mom. She loved my hair, but had no idea how to style it when I was growing up, and we used the same hair products. When I stayed with my dad during the weekends I knew he hated his hair because he straightened it, so that means that he hated mine too, and my entire life he tried to flattened mine out with his hands, or pulled up my hair and said, this hairstyle is beautiful for you. My dad was bullying me!!! it was really painful and my self esteem went to sh-- because of him. I always hated my hair because of it, kept it at a certain amount of length and call it a day. A few years before covid I cut it as a bob, people loved it, and I was like meh, but i started to appreciate more my curls, and let me tell you girl, COVID helped me to love my curls! My hair grew and learned to style it. It was of course, a trial and error kinda thing because this was brand new. Spend a lot of money, the products didn't work for me, but now I think I am learning to appreciate and love my curls, and people are starting to compliment them, and I never had that before. And you know what? REPRESENTATION IN MEDIA MATTERS!!! now that i am older I am watching and admiring the curly girls when I was growing up, like Carrie Bradshaw, she was proud of her curls, had good and bad hair days and didn't give a shit, and has been a statement for SJP besides her gorg shoes and style. I know this is a long post but I wanted to share my story!!! Have a nice weekend

[@stephanie1076]

I love seeing you embrace your curls!

[@nikki2370]

Girlllllllll I'm so excited for you to get a diffuser.

[@Lee-fw9mr]

Thank you for this video to you and to Manes By Mell :) Just wanted to say.................... in your snippets of your old videos........ you look EXACTLY like Jennifer Connolly. I think you had thicker eyebrows back then. But your eyes, your face, your smile........ you're like Jennifer Connolly's twin. So beautiful 💕

[@Julia-yo2ic]

You seem so happy and confident I love it 😊 Embrace your curlz

[@Magicwithizz]

I’m also a cosmetologist and I’ve got some recs for u! You might really enjoy the ouidad water works shampoo. It’s a clarifying yet hydrating shampoo for hard water and chlorine/salt. It’s my fav clarifier. For a non clarifying wash the LUS shampoo and conditioner are THEE SHIT. So important to have good conditioner and shampoo. You’ll see a huge difference. Stylers are more personal choice, but you can totally do a one and done styler for the lazy days. I love the doux mousse def and uncle funks daughter gel (separately, as solo stylers). Really the most important thing is the wash products, and treating your hair nice. Your curls looks so beautiful and I’m thrilled you’re embracing them 🥹

[@msk-qp6fn]

It's funny because in south korea for example everyone coveted curly hair so they'd all get their straight or barely wavy hair permed and curled all the time, which was why people would look at ME weird or even scathingly when I didn't get my hair permed or curled. My hair isn't even straight per se, kinda wavy actually, so I actually wanna try the verb one if I get the chance.

[@MandaM0221]

I didn’t start embracing my hair until almost 2 yrs ago (I’ll be 40 in 2 weeks) and KZbin has been a life saver since no one has curly hair in my family. I’m proud of your hair journey, keep it up! 💜. Try “not your mother’s” refreshing curl foam, I use it every night then sleep with a silk bonnet, LIFE CHANGER!

[@prettynsleepy1073]

Cassandra, I just love your videos your energy reminds me of mine. You feel like a friend and I love learning from you. You do such great in-depth reviews. I trust your opinions and suggestions as they’ve helped me.

[@ncoppens]

We have the exact same hair type. I have quite a lot of hair, but it it extremely fine. Looks like a lot, but if you grab it it is not much. I have always loved my curls though even in the eighties and nineties where there where NO products for curly girls with our hair type. My absolute favorite mouse, the one I have been using for the last 4 years is "Moroccanoil Curl mousse". I can go for days just using wet hands to scrunch my curls in the morning after using this product after washing my hair. I also don't like to spend much time on it on a daily base because I'm just too busy for that. 😁

[@KRKimbler]

Curly girl here. If you start with somewhat dry hair, you can always spray it with water (use a dollar store spray bottle) as you brush it to knock down frizz and get you back to more defined curls. I feel your pain, though. Notice I have straight hair in my picture...Anyway, I also love shampoo and conditioner bars, so I thought I'd leave you with that recommendation if you ever feel like trying something new. My hair is also quite thin and, although you have to pick which brand you like best (Naples Soap Co - no for me as I found them far too drying. Royalty soaps very good! Leaves a clean scalp while giving me soft hair. Quench Bear is also great, but its shop is temporarily closed), they travel well (so easy to take to the pool or beach) and, no matter the supplier, last every bit as long as advertised, which is somewhere around 45-60 washes.

[@michele0324]

You inspire me to embrace my natural waves, kinks and curls for the first time in 30 years. There's two products TRANSFORMING my fried, dried and petrified hair; Aveda's Botanical Repair strengthening overnight serum and Botanical Repair bond-building styling cream. Manes by Mel recommended these and they're a game changer!!

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Michele, this is Pat, I work with Cassandra. Thank you so much for your comment and kind words. It's people like yourself that keeps me going and doing what I do, I love the positive feedback and so glad it's been a game changer.

[@lauracampbell5364]

I am SO EXCITED about this video. I have such a hard time finding products for my wavy hair post shower. Thank you!!

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Laura, this is Pat, I work with Cassandra. Thank you for your comment and I am so happy to hear about your excitement, us wavy hair people need to stick together.

[@anitawallace2166]

Great video! I saw your video with Mell and it was so much fun. I embraced my curls 4 years ago andMell was one of the people who helped me the most. In the last year I got interested in skincare and stumbled across your channel. It was a treat to see the 2 of you together. Wouldn’t it make a great collab video if you could actually get together and have Mell give you a curly cut?

[@daileighnovember]

So thankful i ran into this i had said we needed an update on your hair after seeing u w mell. I have so many of these issues (damage) so i think imma just go buy all or a few (i love lus) to try on my hair

[@Lilo-A]

Your hair is very much like my own. Same curl pattern, same thickness. I grew up in the 70’s. My mom would chemically straighten my hair and my dad used his styling comb to dry it (or my mother would put me in curlers and stick me under a salon style hair dryer). Trust me, life is easier when you go with the curls!

[@laurastrobel718]

My experience is similar. First time Mom had my hair professionally chemically straightened when I was 14 I think, some of the solution got on my face near my hairline and left a burn mark 😩

[@talaaa2897]

You would look fascinating with curly bangs- how did i come to this conclusion? Because of your picture when you where young. And I always had this sinking suspicion that a layered cut and bangs would suit you greatly but now its not a suspicion anymore I KNOW you would still look just as amazing- in a different way! I love you.

[@elaboratelizard]

Curly person here, I love the not your mothers naturals Tahitian gardenia flower and mango butter shampoo and conditioner. It helps my hair so much.

[@OpalMoonstone247]

Going to try that one❤

[@rhonnelsimms6550]

Also, meditation and learning how to use warm water for cleansing with natural oil helped with my hair, acne, heart, etc. You were always gorgeous-it’s like evil can’t stand light.

[@VRwarrior]

Love your curly hair❤❤. It is so beautiful on you.

[@CassandraBankson]

Hello Virginia Lee, thank you for your comment and very sweet & kind words. I am so flattered by your compliment,. thank you!!

[@MrsBCurious]

You are amazing too I definitely agree Maines By Mel is AMAZING too 💞

[@balanaidoo1814]

I have curly hair and im suffering from really bad hairloss😭😭😭im 17 and i feel so insecure about my hairloss and im even losing some of my curls😭😢sooo frustrating

[@KRKimbler]

I had that problem too and at about your age. Hugs! It isn't easy. I've only recently started to grow and like my hair again.

[@mamadude505]

Same! It’s awful.

[@alexisheimer8775]

I know this doesn’t have to do with hair care but I had an idea for a video that I thought would be fun for you & with pride month coming up I was thinking of making a skin care routines where all of the products were different colors, this is the one I have thought of Red- skyn Iceland Icelandic youth serum Orange- beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence water Yellow- stratia liquid gold ceramide moisturizer Green- glow recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser Blue green- biossance copper peptide serum Blue- Peach & Lilly Overnight Star Night Cream Purple- Truly Beauty Purple Rain Facial Oil I have combination acne prone skin so I was curious what kind of routine you could come up with. I watch all your videos so I shall repost this on others lol.

[@free2bkittenforever]

I love Vanicream shampoo for sensitive scalp issues. I have wavy hair and it doesn't overly strip it

[@normakeith4472]

I love your channel so much for the honest science behind your reviews!! I would give anything for your beautiful hair! As I'm aging my fine hair is becoming very much thinner as well.😢 Thank you for all you do for us!

[@jayniestanley4730]

It is beautiful on you. I luv ur beautiful hair. Please enjoy ur gorgeous strands. Ur beautiful. Ppl r just jealous of ur beauty. Screw them.❤❤❤❤

[@lisavallejos3107]

Wonderful video. Thanks! Have you thought about trying a curly cut where your hair is cut dry so that the curly cut trained stylist cuts your hair according to your curl pattern. It transformed my hair and gave me a beautiful shape that accentuates my curls. ❤❤❤

[@beckygilbey8537]

Oh my gosh layers in your hair would look so beautiful

[@20thcenturyrelic]

Hi Cassandra, thanks for the video, and for recommending some inexpensive products. Re brushing, I literally never brush my fine, thin, wavy hair. I use hair picks, and when it's wet, I use a detangler comb. I believe the one I have was labeled as a "shower" comb.

[@mariacamilamoreno2621]

I love that foam! Already have a backup ❤

[@taylorbolser]

My hair has gotten wavier as I age and I have no idea what to do with it. I’ve always loved when you rock your natural hair though! It’s so beautiful and suits you so well, and it inspires me to wear my hair natural!!

[@erinannbeeberealtor]

SAME! I have no idea what to do, and I time to learn something new, but I finally have a little hope from watching Cassandra’s journey.

[@taylorbolser]

@@erinannbeeberealtor I’m so glad it’s not just me, I thought I was going crazy! Have you found any products you like?

[@jfan1320]

hey Cass! suggestion when you do your blowouts you could use the cool setting to minimize heat damage to your curls

[@kati7082]

I have curly hair. Always brush in shower with conditioner on with a wet brush. I do make it straight at times and I also have little hair with lots of volume so it looks like I have tons of hair but I’ve never seen my hair as a flaw.

[@johannaramirez1242]

I’ve been using products the Blowout Professor on YT has been recommending and it’s transformed my hair! The new way of shampooing and conditioning + using hair masks and bond repair creams to prevent damage to my curls has made a HUGE difference 🤍

[@gabrielafonseca4034]

I spent the best part of my life tying back my hair or wearing it boy short convinced that my hair was a frizz ball. Nobody taught me to take care of it. Thanks internet and products

[@leesacoles9154]

Dyson hair dryer with the diffuser is the best one. I know it’s so pricey but it’s soooo good.

[@sablgrl01]

Thank u for this , my daughter has hair just like yours! It’s super fine but is wavy and my hair is similar but I’ve never really taken care of my hair I’ve just washed it and let it air dry lol and if I blow dry it always goes straight even without a brush .. and my daughters hair ( she’s 7) I want to start doing something that will benefit her hair but as she gets old won’t be a pest to maintain

[@prititalksinvesting3728]

I love this video... Babe check your cortisol levels.. I think the hair thinning and acne can be an undetected high cortisol!! all the best!!!

[@sarahspencer1010]

I have your hair - fine, same curly, same frizz - and your lifestyle. I am watching with great hope.

[@lb8822]

Try the gel from luv your curls. It is awesome. I am older than you I I just started to embrace my curls in the past year. I kept a brush cut for years... so I didn't have to deal with my frizzy wavy hair.

[@iamthebubblelady]

Curly and thin here too. Love your hair sister!

[@DRVenard]

Oh, the curl cream I use is either the Olaplex 6 (yes, it's heavy, but nothing controls frizz like it and trust me, Ive tried) and the OGX locking + cococmut Curls Air Dry Cream 💗What a lifesaver and curl saver when I have no time to blowdry. I apply these *either, after leave in conditioner, do the brush thing, then use the Verb foam to coat the outside of the curls! @Manes by Mel is a genius💗🦋💗🦋💗🦋

[@OpalMoonstone247]

They changed that OGX locking coconut curls cream. I used it for years. Idk what's going on with that company, but it's really going downhill. Sorry. They really have been messing with the formulas and yes, that one seems more watered down, and the fragrance is different. Seems like it may be actually the conditioner. This has happened so many times in the past three years. I keep checking the batches at different stores and you can tell they're changed. I switched to Not Your Mother's curl defining cream and Maui Moisture shampoo and conditioner. Funny though, Maui Moisture is owned by Vogue Intl, same co that makes OGX. But now J and J owns it all! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I hope you figure out what works for you though.

[@DRVenard]

@Amber🌱Woods🍄 I use the coconut curls one, when I have nothing pending, (aka, staying home) but use the Olaplex curl cream when I go somewhere or know there will be humidity. I'm a bit of a miser🤑 thanks for the info💗🦋

[@BrookeJolynne]

Ok, so I’ve bag around the curry block. I’ve tried the fancy pants brands to the Cheepo stuff, and I have to say my favorite product that I can’t live without is v05 strawberries and cream conditioner. You can use it as a co Wash, reg conditioner, or leave in (but my hair is also fine so I usually don’t leave it in but that’s an option.) it makes my hair feel like GLASS - Slippery, slicker fun. Silicone free, got some protein which my hair loves… and yeah- I can usually get by switching out my other products, but I always use this! Btw, brushing my hair into robins like that I’ve always done and it’s always worked well, but if you ever find it starts to not with as well for a while, I give it a break from brushing for a couple weeks, and it does better again- basically don’t be afraid to go back and forth if your hair falls like it’s not performing as well. 💖💖💖 your curls. No one can ever replicate your own curl pattern, it’s really special. Embrace it m, love on it, and enjoy it like you do your beautiful skin (and spirit) ✨🐬🐈

[@dianeespinoza8647]

Oh man! Cassandra! The #1 first curly girl rule Stop! Do not TOUCH your hair! Just start there, make that your first curly girl habit.

[@emilyvay6369]

I most of the time I let my hair air dry at night and style it in the morning I would spray my hair down brush it and scrunch my hair with foam and leave in conditioner and most Of the time I just let my hair dry sometimes I’ll diffuse but I don’t really like to always do that I find it can make my hair frizzy a little bit

[@deannamarie3324]

Trying to explain to people that yes my hair looks like it’s big and bouncy but it’s actually thin is a challenge. Appreciate being understood there! Tyyyyy

[@elizabethonstage]

I adore you ❤ I also started embracing my waves/curls this year and didn’t know any of this growing up either!!! I love Briogeo and Living Proof (they have a whole curl line!) Beware- not all Pattern Products are vegan- some use honey 🩵

[@CassandraBankson]

Hi Lizzyonstage, thank you so very much for your comment and kind words. It warms my heart to hear such positive words, you just made my day!!

[@mettestewart4341]

If you are willing to invest in a good dryer that comes with a diffuser the Laifen Swift or the Tymo Airhype. Both come with diffuser and straightening attachments. I have the Laifen, anything happens to it I'm getting the Tymo. It used to take 30 minutes to diffuse my hair, now it's 10-15.

[@susanmcf1]

I have very wavy hair, but I've been resistant to blow drying most of my adult life. Fortunately, I've found styling creams that work pretty well for air drying.

[@ErinJoy-f3o]

Omg ratnest and ragamuffin.. 😂😂 u brought me back to my childhood. My sister use to call the those

[@xojasberry90]

I don't get the "scalp cleaner" argument for the product that you are using. I'm happy that you found something that works for you, but you are never supposed to shampoo your ends, like what's shown at 5:32, you are always only supposed to wash your scalp, never ever your ends.

[@bethanyjacobsen3460]

I love the brand AG hair, they have great products for us fine haired curlies. PS you made me buy a hair restore helmet!!

[@rhonnelsimms6550]

Innersense has a good line. Right now I’m Giovanni purple line and Desert Essence.

[@noodles.dumplings.kimchi2878]

Time to visit Mell in Canada for a haircut.

[@msk-qp6fn]

Pi equals circumference over 2 times the radius is the correct thing if i recall right

[@TriciaGrace]

I got my fizzy waves from my Dad’s side and now his hair is legit straight. It literally DRIES STRAIGHT‼️

[@krankenheim13]

I finally tamed the frizz after moving back to a humid climate. I took a lot of trial and error but I got it! And to my friends who say they have "frizzy hair," I say - "frizzy" is not a hair type. You have curly or wavy hair that is just frizzy right now, but we can fix that - it just takes time to find what works for you. If you're struggling just remind yourself, frizzy is not a hair type.

[@bashag5477]

thanks to Mell too!

[@OpalMoonstone247]

Your hair is beauty Cassandra ❤ I am literally wanting to cry tho because I just can't quite figure out how to take care of my wavy curls. Been using a curl cream for years but never realized that the ingredients were bad and now this one brand is continually screwing up their formula. I switched to Not Your Mother's curl definer cream and flexible gel which I have yet to try out but I'm hopeful. Be washing soon. I know I'm a 2c, but fall into a 2b most of the time. Could probably go up to a 3a. Anyway, I've invested in all the right silicone and sulfate free stuff, currently using Maui Moisture shampoo and conditioner Curl Quench. May be too heavy.. I know I have high porosity hair, but I'm thinking I don't have super course hair after all, more like medium or like yours. I have pretty long hair, dull, dry and shredded ends, unable to retain moisture, prone to insane tangles, I'm 40, not gray, just a natural ashy taupe brown. No heat or color in over 7 years. But it's like my hair has multiple personalities! I could have beautiful natural beachy spiral waves if I wanted to, but I have hard water issues too. I can't afford the whole enchilada yet, but I definitely need to figure this out soon. I am about 2 months into my CGM journey. I absolutely despise straight hair on myself. I love spiral Waves and curls, so I'm researching like crazy. Michelle Manuel has been very helpful on YT. She has similar hair. But I'm mostly Irish, not like it matters, or does it? Lol😅 So growing up, I was always told I was flawed, had rats' nests, cowlicks and brush it to death with a boar bristle brush. Back in the day there was no such thing as wavy curls. It was either your hair is misbehaving, and should be "punished", or follow the crowd and straighten it. My hair is resistant to straightens, even the most costly ionic types. It's just a big frizzy mess unless I take the time and effort, which due to intense, chronic health issues, I'm limited in my efforts. I can't spend that much time and energy. Anyway, glad I came across your video. You should keep embracing the spirals. It's so much prettier. PS; I still deal with debilitating adult acne. Can't kick it in 30 years. I have very high maintenance skin.

[@em6644]

Manes by Mell has high porosity hair too so seeing how products work on her hair might be helpful for you? She does use some products that are expensive, at least where I’m from, but she’s done videos with cheaper products too and I feel like once you know what to look for you might have an easier time deciding what to try even if it’s not something she recommended. She has a video about the inkey list and the ordinary, I’m not sure if you can get the inkey list where you are but they have a chia seed curl defining treatment that seems like it can be used on its own. Which is good for people like us who don’t want many steps! If you can find that video hopefully it will give you an idea of whether or not you might like it. My hair is different to yours but I can’t figure it out either. It’s somehow frizzy and flat at the same time, even though it’s thick. I’ve aggressively brushed my curls out like my mum used to do and I’m not sure if they’ll come back. I’m having hard water problems too and ever since my city increased the chlorine in the water it’s been drying, and even painful at times, so I dread showering and washing my face! I’m low on energy from chronic health issues as well, I hope you have good support and ways to manage. You’re not alone in being frustrated, confused and wanting to cry! I keep telling myself that this just means I have a lot to learn still. And that’s okay. Just because it’s challenging doesn’t mean we won’t figure it out one day 💕

[@bellanina1271]

Get a Dyson! Mel is a genius and I ❤️her she helped me so much!!

[@LadyJadiAfina1989]

Sis you is BEAUTIFUL love your curls.... Both my parents have curly hair, me and my sister was born with wavy, I always wanted curly hair I thought it was beautiful when I was in my mid 20s my hair started turning curly now I got Shirley Temple curls and I love it BUT it is horrible to brush for sure

[@hollyharvey1986]

I have very naturally curly hair.. I remember my late best friend had the straightest, thickest, shiniest hair that she would brush throughout the day and I always longed for her hair…of course it didn’t help when her Mon would tell me I had “nappy hair”.. I am still trying to find products for myself and my daughter (whose hair is even more of a springier coil than mine) to use..never really knew what to do with it!

[@Skintellectual_butterfly]

Take love from your curly acne prone sis here!

[@dkb2375]

Try JVN products - I've been very happy with them. My hair is like yours and I understand the struggle.

[@juliealexandria5797]

HIIIIIIIII I JUST MET YOU 😭😭😭😭😭 you've saved my skin in so many ways