A Week in the Life of My Hair

[@ajoyfullsound]

I'm actually glad that you shared how much hair you shed after a couple days. I thought I shed a lot, I definately think you have me beat 😂. That makes me feel better. I thought because I have low iron that it was causing my hair to shed "more" but apparently not Your videos are always so encouraging! Not just for hair care but your attitude towards life is so uplifting and encouraging! Thank you ❤

[@nyanxkitten]

Hope you’re doing ok, heard that things are crazy down in Texas because of the sudden freezing weather 🥶

[@becca655]

I love your top at 17:49. Also thanks for talking about your RA , living with a chronic illness is rough and it is nice to be reminded that we don't always feel ok and that is ok

[@sarahs9802]

Your day 2 hair is amazing! 💖 I'm a year in and my day 2 hair has gotten much better but still a big difference from day 1

[@kerrimichelle9959]

Bangs are my nemesis, too! You’re so cute!! Love that you don’t hide your faith ✝️. I think this verse of perfect for your channel: “Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:7 💜

[@majesticwyrm]

Even though the hair clump didn't bother me at all, I can appreciate that she had the respect to warn about it in advance with enough time to do something about it.

[@divyadewan29]

I love how beautiful your hair looks, i can almost feel the softness. BTW, thanks for showing the shed hair, it's reassuring to know that my hair is not shedding abnormally

[@TiredRi]

Living vicariously through you, because I wanna wash my hair, but we lost water due to the winter storm.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

We actually lost water too! We were melting snow on our stove last night to flush toilets with. We were so grateful to have power!

[@TiredRi]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney that's where we are at right now too! We have a bunch of snow in pots right now.

[@CraftingwithSlavie]

My goodness I hope you guys are safe and hanging in there. Sending you love from the frosty north.

[@naomileader6090]

I love this video. It’s nice to see a realistic week of hair as well as the hair shed. I feel so much better!! Thank you 💕

[@megane6717]

Yes please do an updated refresh video... really curious about the steamer as well!

[@melissasmith3540]

you are such a joy to listen to in the morning as I get ready for work. Thanks for being so sweet and upbeat!

[@thendrix58]

When I take my hair down from a pineapple or messy bun, it feels "sore". Sometimes, it hurts when I touch my scalp afterwards (and my pineapple isn't tight at all). I find rubbing my scalp with my fingertips helps a little, but geez! I never expected it to feel angry! haha! I thoroughly enjoyed this video!

[@abbeyszunyog1149]

Yes, please go more in depth with the steam refresh! I am quite intrigued! Thanks for the helpful video❤

[@conniehaynes3328]

You are so awesome. Love your videos and hearing a little about your health in this video just makes me love you more. My mother had several forms of arthritis and lived with it for years. I also watch my friend go through RA and it is so hard to watch. You are a rock star!!!

[@charlenehuttner1848]

Day 7 I ran brush through my hair. That is so me today! Lol I could not get my messy bun look okay without combing it. I wanted to ask if you could link the headbands? I love them and really need to get some!

[@sunseg77]

I am a RA warrior as well! I loved this. Your videos have helped me not look so terrible on my bad days lol! I wish you the best!!

[@lesliesmaturemakeupbeauty]

I would def like to see more on the steam refresh I’m intrigued. Love your videos!!

[@amyd4444]

Yes please on the in-depth refresh routine! 👍 i am always looking for tips on that and seeing how others do theirs. Thank you for the video and take care! 👍🧡👍🧡

[@laurapatterson6459]

I live in a windy, windy part of Texas, too. Would love to see a video on helping your hair weather the weather (especially the wind!). Also, love the peek into what your hair is like in real life throughout a week! I wish more curly hair influencers would do the same.

[@saraloomer3978]

Hi Courtney! I love your videos and how real you allow yourself to be on them. It’s really nice to see that even the pros have a bad hair day once in a while. Please share more about steam refresh!! Refreshing is still something that I have yet find a routine that my hair agrees with. On refresh days, I will spend time refreshing, look at the hot mess on my head and end up just throwing it back up into a pineapple. Just looking for more ideas. Thank you for everything you do!!

[@NellyTeaBlog]

Loving the vlog style video! Also, your son is super cute. Glad I'm not the only one that always puts her hair up!!

[@sydneyhanna5289]

Hope you are staying safe with all the crazy weather. I’m in Pittsburgh PA and we have about a foot and a bit of snow here and it’s very cold.

[@adrianamaca9587]

I love how you’re hair looks❤️ you inspired me to start doing mine, and yea i get frustrated because it doesn’t turn out how i want it to be but i keep going.

[@SANGREVERDE6]

Yay! I'm not alone. :) I don't like hair in my face. If the wind is blowing my hair in my face I am completely annoyed. Also, I notice that my curls start to fall as my hair dries, too. I thought it might be from too much product, but I hadn't considered the product not having enough hold. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@louisewilliamson8073]

Enjoyed following along with you & your hair for the week. Would be interested in a refresh video using the steamer. Hope you’re feeling ok & that the crazy frigid weather in TX hasn’t impacted you too much.

[@susanhemenway383]

Courtney, l love your videos! Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of your amazing tips. Also, I 100% agree with you that my scalp feels weird after taking down the pineapple in the morning. I am glad to know it's not just me.

[@melanieplezia745]

What a great video, as always! I would love to see a steam refresh video. Thank you!!

[@lilypianoforte]

So cool to see how your hair transforms day by day! Social media makes us think that your hair is perfect all the time, but this gives us a real look at the realities of curly/wavy hair. I just started a new wash technique of styling upright and hove diffusing my waves ONLY. I find that my waves are much looser and flatter, but the day 3 and 4 hair is not as wild and poofy. I'd love to see you try this as well! Love your videos, Courtney :)

[@sianbinnie4896]

Would love to see more on the steam refreshing, I'm super intrigued🤔

[@catarinagoncalves2631]

Your hair is growing super fast and it looks great!

[@elliesachs8161]

I love this video! Thank you for sharing a week in your (hair) life, I love seeing how you manage the curly hair challenges of day to day life.

[@lamialenoire]

Natural bodily processes aren't disgusting, especially when it's freshly cleaned shed hairs 😁 it's nice to see how big of a clump is normally collected, it really makes it less scary when stepping out of the shower!

[@KayoEll]

Skin pores can't "open" or "close" because they don't have any muscles. Steam loosens up the gunk in your pores, but doesn't actually "open" them.

[@blacklabgoldens8197]

Yes my scalp always feels kinda weird when I take my hair down out of the pineapple!

[@micaylacornelius8905]

I was just thinking the other day you should do one of these videos! Thanks so much!! I’ve just started the curly girl method last summer. It’s hot it’s days but your videos are very helpful and encouraging!!

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I don't have rheumatoid arthritis I have painful bladder syndrome but I can so relate. I'm ok for a couple of weeks on my meds then when I get to a week before my period I'm in agony right through until a couple of days after my period finishes so that's around 10-14 days in pain a month!!. I'm actually due for a telephone consult with my doctor to see if there's any other meds I can try because I literally pace around my home for days as the pains so bad that I can't even sit down. Chronic pain is the worst!

[@daniarts3909]

Ok so I’m freaking out right now because I literally made and had cheeseburger soup today for breakfast! This was a new recipe I made last night! 👍🏻 it’s so good 😊

[@diannaparrott2623]

Love the everyday looks!

[@rhondamiller2303]

Loved this video!! Thank you , I also said prayers for you ! God Bless u & ur family

[@jessicaflanagan3793]

Love this style video for you! Would love to see more of your general life routines. Also, love love love your tshirts!! Please can you tell us where to purchase them!

[@rubythread]

I enjoyed this so much! It was fun to hang out with you vicariously :) I have been watching so many of your videos since I discovered two weeks ago that I have wavy/curly hair. I had always assumed mine was just frizzy... Anyway, thank you for all of the wonderful information and your beautiful personality...you are delightful! Virtual hugs from a fellow believer

[@bethanyTLC]

Yes more refresh help plz 🥰🥰🥰 and any tips and more info on the steamer 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@kennathornton4691]

Hey Courtney, you should do a skin care routine video!

[@rupanshipandey8668]

i am a big fan of yours . Hope you get well soon from your RA sending you positive vibes :)

[@bethanyjacobsen3460]

Full refresh video plz. What kerotin product did you use?

[@cherylgratton7940]

I feel just the same way about hair touching my face. I use a narrow pick to lift it at the part--just a small amount of hair--and I spray it with hair spray (alcohol free) to keep it swept over in the direction I want it to go.... or I'd lose my tiny mind...

[@KathleenKC1]

Thank you for the update. Stay safe & warm.

[@christinacamonayan5260]

I really appreciate seeing the progression of your hair through the week. I definitely struggle with realizing that it’s okay that my hair is not perfectly wavy/curly everyday. Can you share the link for where you got your headbands? They are so cute!

[@tiffanykiely547]

Count me in for the steam refresh tutorial!

[@ninanelson5482]

I love my tangle teezer brush! It's my favorite. I have wavy curly hair very similar to yours but even more fine if you can imagine. I put my hair up a lot too and feel better knowing that I can love my wavy curly hair and also need it off my face. Gonna put the steamer on my wishlist. Blessings to you Courtney!

[@amandacasey3244]

Can you keep showing you hair shed every so often? I shed sooo much and I’ve been scared about it but seeing yours is making me not worry so much

[@GabriellaBianca8]

Same!!

[@nicolajaneFSU]

Courtney, do you examine your hair shed all the time or do you do it randomly? I'm the same way, lots of hair shed and breaking but I'm only one month in. I'm still in the my hair looks like poo stage but going natural and quickly learning to love it... no matter how it looks!!!

[@megane6717]

Same!

[@cartooncat4580]

Same! Thank you, Courtney for showing the shed!

[@loracampbell1433]

Cheeseburger soup! Heading to Pinterest to look for a recipe 😊 BTW- you look amazing without makeup.

[@katejones1585]

Where did you get your Day 5 shirt?!? I need it! Also, I love steaming my hair. Not quite as good a refresh as using actual water, but its way faster and easier

[@lorienickason8321]

Loved seeing this! Great week progression! Thank you!

[@ImABoyMom4]

Ok, I am SO glad to see that I'm not the only one with a scalp oily enough that I wash it every other day! Everyone else I watch seems like they wash every 5-7 days and my hair would be slicked to my head like a nasty helmet if I waited that long!! Also... I'm a mom of 4 boys... my hair is in a ponytail pretty much daily... I just hate it touching my face and chasing kids all day, I feel like I'm constantly picking someone up, putting someone down, picking up toys, etc. Hair in the face through all that is terrible to me!!

[@Qwistie_]

Definitely for my waving hair, fighting random frizz is the challenge. I like to see what you do.

[@marytaylor3118]

Love your channel! I have been binge watching it as I'm a researcher and a science nerd but also bc I'm 42 years old and just had an epiphany that my so-called "straight" hair is actually very wavy! It's no wonder it never looked good (to my standards) when I air dried it! I have long, fine, dense blondish hair, and I'm struggling with this transition hair frizz. Oh, and I live in Central Florida, so it's always humid here. I bought so many hair products thinking I was helping myself, but it turns out they're all glycerin heavy which doesn't seem to work on my hair. So much glycerfrizz!! I am taking it day by day and embracing the journey as I've never enhanced my waves before. I believe I'm a 2a right now, but im not sure if that's where I'll stay.

[@lauramacbride8181]

it hurts my heart to know what you go through with your RA. A friend once said "the trials in life given to you prove your strength." I'm sure that's cold comfort. Your top day 5 top looked FABULOUS on you! I would love to see you in more jewel tones. They suit you! Keep being you!

[@morgansides294]

Thanks so much for sharing this Courtney! You provided a lot of great ideas 🙂

[@oliviashafer1435]

I think Manes By Mell has that same facial steamer. I wanna someday get the Q-Redo hair steamer. Wish I would of gotten one before covid. When they were $10.00 cheaper! Ugh

[@MollyBrown-f9i]

Courtney, I think I need that steamer. Yep gotta have it I feel you with that RA. Believe it or not there are days when hair just is not important. Take care of you so you can enjoy your family💜☮ edit: tonight I tried the creacliip, great tips

[@simplycurlyde]

I don't have a steamer. I just mist my hair with hot water and do a bit of gel with wet hands and scrunch.

[@travelgirl4112]

Love you hair, love your videos... It's always funny and interesting ❤️ Could you give me/us the hairbands link. I think it need/want one or two 🤩

[@lorainemcgillivray77]

Hi Courtney I am interested in steam refreshing as a video topic as I've been curious about it. I noted again (way down in the description box) that this was a partially sponsored video, without any mention of that fact in the video itself or title. The video in of itself was fine and i don't object to sponsorships - just to it not being mentioned during that portion of the video. I don't think there are that many of us who don't wear their long hair tied up, at least part of the time. We're still in our second full lockdown in Scotland (since 26 December 2020), so mine is tied up most days tbh. I don't wear it down when I'm just in my house, or do much to it in between wash days. I find sleeping in a bonnet saves me having it tied up overnight, which means my scalp doesn't feel "funny/strange" in the morning. Best wishes.

[@oliviashafer1435]

Day 5 Mop Top green label gel are you sure it’s glycerin free? The only ones I’ve found with green labels do contain glycerin. Also aloe being the 5th ingredient which is a humectant too. I’ve found a black label salon Mop Top and it clearly states in description Glycerin along with aloe.

[@dolorosa72]

Loved this video alot! Enjoyed seeing your life through the week....your hair looks good no matter what. Hair goals! I don't get the steamer though....wouldn't that make my hair frizzy! The thought scares me lol

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

I don't quite get the point of steam refreshing. To me, the concept of putting water into your hair would frizz it up. I live in Miami and the humidity is real. All that moisture instantly frizzles my hair up. So the thought to do it on purpose confuses me.

[@FA1THXX-e2m]

I’m confused by it too. All I can figure is that someone who can use steam maybe doesn’t have the same level of frizz that I do. I have a decent amount of frizz no matter what. Even with a leave-in, a curl cream and a gel.

[@illyyang]

I have an incredible amount of frizz (even at its best). Steam really helps if I smooth my hands down my hair in sections while I’m steaming it! It’s a game changer, just obviously not too much and not directly.

[@CraftingwithSlavie]

I hate hair on my face. When I had bangs I used to braid them off my face.

[@GabriellaBianca8]

hmm i tried to use your code and buy the steamer but it isn't available on their site anymore.. really sad :(

[@marjorieibarra3924]

That hair is looking killer today, love it! Mine had been a pain in the butt for 2 wash days this week and I just clarified and deep conditioned on Sunday so not sure what my hairs problem is, sigh....

[@sara-gc3mr]

🙅‍♀️to hair in my face, too! Tiny claw clips ftw! Thanks for keeping it real!

[@sarakrisanits7144]

Yes! Refresh video please!

[@billsherriebraddock4693]

I moved to Hawaii from California. None of my products works in this humidity. Any suggestions on gels and styling cremes. Help please

[@saramarie9050]

Very much appreciate you showing the hair shedding! I wash my hair about once a week and I thought that I shed a ton of hair but no one talks about it so I wasn't sure. Also, where did you get that headband that has the slight flat part on the top? I think you called it a "Zazzy" band? Hope you're staying warm!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yup! Zazzy bandz!

[@heatherchrisco9106]

Courtney, I personally love the curls you end up with wether you're using the bowl method or not. Your hair always looks so healthy and beautiful! Also, I just wanted to say something not hair related. I absolutely LOVE all the Christian shirts that you wear and would like to know where you get them from because I have an extremely hard time finding them. Thanks for another great video and I'm looking forward to your next one!

[@emilybryant8461]

She mentioned getting some from crazy cool threads!

[@pratimamittal3899]

Hy i saw your few videos and loved the way you explain. I have wavy hair 2b type. Till now i never followed cgm as i don't know about it. I never get any chemical treatment done nor used much styling product, heat and all. Basically i have three issues 1) My hair tangles a lot like it's impossible to keep them open. 2) They don't have any sort of volume. 3) i get many fly ways. I don't want defined waves and till now i used eggs , banana or henna regularly to make my hair healthy. I only used shampoo. Can you please tell me what basically i need to do?

[@zem_fm]

Love the video, Courtney! Also, I've been trying to wash my hair less for about a month now (I used to wash every day before because that's what I was used to, I only recently learned it's not the healthiest especially for wavy/curly hair). I'm currently washing every two days because my roots start to hurt so much and get super greasy. Does anyone have experience with that?

[@shelliecarlisle7586]

Hi Courtney I love your channel and your hair is so healthy!! I just started the cg method and am trying to decide between curlsmith and bounce girl products, I can only afford to buy one line. I have fine highly porous type 2c-3a curls. Which product would you recommend or do you prefer?

[@notahamsterr]

Looks like ya used a clarifying shampoo and a leave in conditioner. It’s always recommended to use a good hydrating conditioner after clarifying so your cuticle closes down properly and moisture is replenished well. Also, try the invisibobble scrunchie for sleeping with pineapple hair. They have a bobble inside the scrunchie and are far more gentle on your scalp. 👍

[@oliviashafer1435]

So weird because the green label Mop Top I’ve seen has glycerin and Aloe as the 5th ingredient also. Mop top also has a black bottle medium hold gel that clearly states on description that it contains glycerin. I am not able to find the Mop Top green label glycerin free that is Courtney states is glycerin free. Unless they have changed formulation since Courtney has bought it.

[@tarraholifield4998]

Would steam refresh help high porosity hair?

[@teaandsympathy5735]

Hi,could anyone tell me the keratin drops you used on your scalp,thank you!

[@archiebelitsky3368]

So two years from there - do you use that steamer? Is it really helpful and necessary?

[@marygoyne632]

I don’t like my hair touching my face. So I always pin back my bang area. I hate the way I look in a ponytail or pineapple

[@stucody]

Hi, what is the make of the facial steamer, and the spray conditioner? Actually, what are all the products you used?

[@debbieforseth254]

Walmart has the steamers in the as seen on tv section for $49.88

[@stucody]

@@debbieforseth254 Thanks but I live in the UK so don’t have a Walmart

[@skibunny0385]

Does the keratin drops help with itchy scalp? I feel like when I take my hair out of the pineapple, my scalp is a lil annoyed

[@soniawebster7201]

How did you do your wash day for day 1?!

[@jacquelinekenknight9280]

I sometimes eat weird things for breakfast too (pasta in particular).

[@Bumcclarksville]

Do you notice any correlation between your protein usage and RA flair ups? I know to avoid products with wheat (gluten) in them, like the protein drops. Those caused a huge flair up for me. But I was curious about too much protein causing bad days.

[@ocean_mist49]

Can somebody help :( I didn't refresh or do anything for 3 days since wash day and by today my hair was extremely matted... my curl clumps were pretty much dreadlocks! I lost a ton of hair and spent two hours brushing and detangling. Any advice?🥺

[@sophiablank325]

Detangle with conditioner in shower, use a flexi bristle brush, start brushing from ends to root, don't be afraid to go in with your hands

[@QuickSilverHair]

I’m sure you have already heard of this, but if not check out the spoon theory. It really helps get through the highs and lows of autoimmune and chronic illnesses.

[@sarakempler6264]

I concur!!!

[@oliviashafer1435]

OH NOOOOO!!!! A clothes steamer gets way too hot for the hair strands! Also the boiling water method is way too hot also. No way to control the steam temp using those 2 methods. A facial steamer or the Q-redo hair steamer are the best choices for the scalp and hair.A facial steamer is made for delicate skin so the steam temp isn’t aggressively hot and the Q-redo hair steamer is made specifically for the hair plus with the Q-redo hair steamer you can get close to the scalp to open scalp pores for oil pre poo absorption.

[@jessicagalyon5840]

I like the jaw clip look! I thought it was just in my head that my shower helped my day 2 hair look good 😌 Using the inkey list oat cleansing balm before washing my face at night & their succinic acid treatment every 3 days.. no clogged pores :) Just like to tell everyone bc my skin bothered me so much before. After years of obsessing, I got it under control & have moved onto hair obsessing lol

[@alicerenieri329]

I feel pain in my scalp when I tie my hair for a long period of time, for example when I'm at work: I work in hospital so I have to tie my hair but I think it's not the best for them...What do you think about this issue? Love your channel!

[@roxannewulfrank3289]

Did you wash your hair on day 3 with a co-wash or a cg shampoo?

[@michRobalino]

Courtneyyy i had a dream you styled my hair 😂🧡

[@sm9450]

Courtney, have you considered doing a hair health only video? A “pre-wgm” prep, so to speak? Something I could share with reluctant wavies, or even straight haired folks!

[@cindywitty8646]

I think your curls are coming back. Would love a video on steam refresh day~ maybe adding product to it~ 😃

[@archiebelitsky3368]

You look gorgeous on Day 5🤩

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you so much!

[@catsav1]

Did you do the bowl method on day 2?