Affordable Wavy Washday Routine -- Less than $15!!!

[@snowflakes215]

I liked this video from them first sentence "Walmart Wash Day". Such a great idea! Can you please do more Walmart Wash Days?? 😁

[@daniart3909]

Yes 🙌🏼 more

[@joc1749]

Courtney, I’m beginning to think that you could wash your hair with bar soap, condition it with hand moisturizer, style it with Brylcreem, and it would still look absolutely fantastic. Your hair is just that inherently gorgeous. Anyway, great April Fools’ joke! I was like, wait, did she grab the wrong bottle? Why the long pause on the shot of the “conditioner”? Should I rewind to see if I missed something? 😝

[@VengefulAngeI]

I love the Aussie curl refresher - it acts more like a spray gel, but I use it on day 2 and 3 often

[@sadieadler4383]

Have you tried their insurance leave in conditioner is it any good?

[@madelinepriestap4064]

Thank you! this college curly girl newbie needs to know of good, but cheap products! Thanks Courtney ❤️

[@peachtea1890]

Haha I was totally thinking "courtney is using the curl cream as a conditioner? Is this a joke?" Nice. ❤

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Hehehehe

[@ghanja8067]

Super idee, habe den noch herumstehen... 👌

[@MsSherrick]

I also paused the video to go grab my bottle of Cantu curl cream and re-read the label, wondering if I had totally missed something all of these months! You 100% got me!

[@jeng6786]

I just knew that it was the same and wondered if all this time it wasn't working right because o was using it wrong 😬

[@morganwu282]

It cracks me up that your hair actually turned out even better using the cream as conditioner! 🤣 I feel like that's so typical because a lot of times the wash days when I think I completely messed up turn out to be my best hair days!

[@elmog0218]

You are sooooo funny!! The absolute shininess of your hair stuns me every time! The curl activator results really were that good! 😄

[@keilagarcia-reyes822]

I’m sooooo jealous of her hair’s shine, movement, DEFINITION AND LACK OF FRIZZ

[@stevieweevie1056]

You had me going! I actually went to look at my bottles to see "what the heck is she doing? "😂 🤣 Love your sense of humor! Thank you all you do! 💕

[@TracyD2]

I was thinking it could work. I repurpose all the time. 😆

[@danacotter81]

I knew it was a April fools day joke to use the curl cream as a conditioner, but. . . .I tried it today and IT IS AMAZING!!!! I threw my hair up in a pony several times and my waves still look amazing!!! I have yet to experience that with any other product combo's. Thank you so much for this!! ❤❤❤

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Wonderful!

[@nataliecramer2667]

I actually paused my video, went and got my Cantu curl activating cream to make sure it was what you were using and re-read the instructions cause I thought i had been using it wrong all the time. You got me! 🤦🏼‍♀️🤣

[@laurenlanterns4376]

Me sitting here with my Cantu curl cream watching you use it as a conditioner “hol up...I can use...fr?????”

[@9melissal]

I too was like, that's not a rinse out conditioner!

[@jadetobin]

I thought exactly the same!!! I bought it to use as a curl cream...like as part of the styling portion...am I totally using it wrong?? Edit...ok :) I commented too soon....both were good which is funny :) I've wondered about that new suave stuff so that was cool :) thanks :)

[@katibenzer4508]

I love how your hair turned out with both washes.

[@susansstitches7549]

I went and grabbed my bottle of Cantu conditioner mid vid as I thought I bought the wrong thing. LOL. You got me.

[@florl.delgado4093]

You have the most GORGEOUS hair I have ever seen!!!! CONGRATS!

[@marianaptks9933]

tee hee i love silly Courtney. I actually prefer the results from the first wash? I love that curl activator, so cheap and you just need just a teensy bit for styling! Those silk amino acids!

[@ADayInTheLifeofMrsPerkins]

I will say that I've tried several kinds expensive/cheap etc.. BUT the Cantu products so far have been excellent...

[@heathergross2238]

I have the Cantu cream and it's sooo heavy on my thick hair... even using a small amount. DEFINITELY going to try it as a conditioner but not rinsing all of it out. Thanks sooo much for the tip!!!

[@jeng6786]

Same! Probably going to try

[@heathergross2238]

@@jeng6786 let me know how it works for you!! I tried it and it seemed to work so much better! Definitely not as heavy. Hope it works for you as well!! 😊😊😊

[@brittanysnyder5795]

I was watching and I was like “Courtney what are you DOING??” 😂😂😂 I wish I had good hold like you get, but I feel like no matter what my hair always gets stretched out by the next day, but a lot of stretching out. Your hair is gorgeous though.

[@aabe1189]

I just leave the gel in for the night, diffuse to about 80%, let it airdry (or not, depends on how sleepy I am :D), then go to sleep and scrunch out the crunch in the morning with some oil. Works like a charm. :)

[@daniart3909]

Wavy Walmart washday rofl 😂 love it and I love the old movie touch 😍😂 you’re my favorite wavy curly channel ❤️ I love your happy sweet spirit. When I’m feeling down I sometimes watch your videos cause you’re so positive and joyful. Plus you have great content! I plan to try out the suave shampoo soon! My hair seems to like coconut 🌴

[@kr59137]

Did the wash day with the cream last longer than the conditioner? I'm really curious, lol.

[@RachelDulanski]

Are there ways to train the straighter pieces to become curly? My daughter has a few straight pieces in the back of her hair and I can't get them to curl no matter what I do!!!

[@marydanielle000]

I use a tiny bit of the Cantu curl activator to scrunch out the crunch. I am totally trying it to condition!! Yes!!!

[@marydanielle000]

I totally am still trying it!! Lol

[@flowersafeheart]

Thanks! Why did you decide to do mousse instead of gel? Or instead of using both gel and mousse?

[@JenericEyes]

I thought your joke was funny! At first, I was thinking, "What is she doing...?" Then, I figured you were just trying it out, for some reason or another. I did actually like the results with the curl cream as your conditioner. I thought it was pretty. It turned out pretty the 2nd time too though! Love your videos, your gorgeous hair, and your bubbly personality! I've been wanting to try this mousse, but hadn't seen any wavy/curly girls use it and wasn't sure how much hold it had. Thanks, Courtney! I think I'm going to try it out now.

[@shyintllignce4776]

Please do an updated diffuse video!!! I watched ur last one & tried. Omg im loving the results. Would love to see how u have updated it!!!

[@abiwatts1064]

Wow, on your Instagram post I guessed the difference was mousse vs. gel, never would have guessed this! I have a cream that doesn't work for me and I've actually been wondering if I could use it as a conditioner (I hate waste!) I love these results so think I'm going to try it! Looks great 👍

[@cherylgratton7940]

I hate waste too! I’ve even used some products as shave cream on my legs....

[@jad7750]

Ahahahaha your April’s fools joke totally caught me off guard like I saw you use the cantu cream as a conditioner but I honestly thought it was interesting 😂

[@teresazapeta8064]

Same but I didn't think anything of it because I know that there are some people that use normal conditioners like as there leave in so why not use the cream as conditioner

[@jad7750]

@@teresazapeta8064 exactly!!!!

[@sydoc227]

It may have been a prank but THAT VOLUME THOUGH! I may actually try that sometime haha

[@misselamae3628]

Have you tried the Suave conditioner that matches the shampoo? Do you know if it performs well or is Cantu better?

[@Blister_in_the_sun]

I loved the April fools joke, ya got me! As for the cast...my hair cast’s like it’s 1987 😫. Some products that cast on me just refuse to be broken!

[@olliethebum3430]

Try clapping on it! My hair gets so crunchy I legit just clap the hair between my hands and that’s the ONLY thing that can get it to soften

[@juliebruce1114]

Thank you so much for this! So tired of all the CurlSmith videos on all of curly KZbin. I love the Aussie white charcoal clarifier and their miracle mask. Could you do an all Aussie wash day? Will probably be under $15 as well😉

[@bethw6534]

Curl Smith is my favorite but Cantu is definitely my 2nd choice. I use the shampoo, conditioner, and curl cream with some Shea Moisture mousse.

[@L0L13333333333333337]

Thank you for all your videos :) You have hair like mine and I've binge-watched most of your channel over the past few days. Went out to Walgreens last night and purchased some products you've recommended. Did my final wash today and my hair already looks so much better and more defined.

[@kathleen_ryan]

I am generally not a fan of April Fools Day, but this was just cute and silly. Nothing wrong with having a bit of fun.

[@erinames7783]

I always thought that the Cantu curl activator was a leave in... I never tried it as a rinse out! I will try this as it always seems to leave my hair dull when I use it as a leave in.

[@BrandyBarhite]

As a newbie I had NO idea that you pulled a prank until you said it, but like others said, your hair looked great!! Also, I LOVE your shirt! 🎶

[@podunkpretties]

I noticed the cream error but thought maybe it was a new way. I actually thought your hair after the first wash looked better....the best I've seen it look.

[@jennlappe8257]

Love your videos! Wanted to chime in and say the Shea Moisture Protein Power treatment is actually a good protein treatment for my slightly protein sensitive, medium to high porosity non fine waves! And the Shea Moisture Intensive Hydration Hair Masque is very hydrating for me and although it has protein is not too much protein for me to use often. 🤷🏼‍♀️ just wanted to mention that for others with protein sensitive hair!

[@sadieadler4383]

Maybe I should try using the NYM curl talk cream as a rinse out conditioner lol. I knew you were using the Cantu curl activating cream but I didn't see it as a prank.

[@KittyKat-jv8nq]

New subscriber, going to learn how to wear my slightly wavy hair natural now and after watching your video my question is do you use any heat protection products?

[@lindseysowell2754]

I love it! Kinda like the curl cream results more! 😉

[@cherylgratton7940]

I wondered if you typically do not use a leave in product when you are using a mousse, since you could have applied some of the “curl activator” as a leave in. I don’t find any of the zillions of creams I’ve purchased to be curl activators because they weigh my hair down, so I’d rather use them as a conditioner or use a tiny bit as a leave in in lieu of tossing them out! I thought this was great!

[@trueblonde316]

I want to love mousse. I’m going to try the double application method you used in the video.

[@kris5972]

You should try the hask curl care products

[@cjdinkelmeyer]

I am so excited for this video! I just keep replaying your old one lol

[@marie_h1104]

That was pretty funny; good job on the prank! (The actual results look fabulous, BTW!)

[@danielleward3855]

I really thought you accidentally grabbed the wrong product. Lol. Good one! Now i must do it

[@flaviopons142]

Wait...you rinse out the Cantu curl activator cream?? :O

[@flaviopons142]

Oh well, nevermind xD when you grabbed it I thought it was way too much...then I just thought it was your way of using it since you have type 2 and it is relatively heavy!

[@HaileyAndTheArt]

I was shook and want to try it now. Cracked me up though. You're the best! 😁

[@SANGREVERDE6]

We noticed! Lol. But now I kinda want to try it....

[@rachellep2581]

I was definitely like Courtney 🤯 ! as you busily apply my favorite styler as conditioner. Ahaha you got me 😊💜

[@bethw6534]

Haha ... Same!

[@chrystalthornton1502]

Since you like to experiment, I wonder if you have ever tried the flexirods. Looks like some of the ladies get really great spiral curls with them. Would like to see how they work on your hair type.

[@thendrix58]

I have the Cantu curl cream and I am going to try this tomorrow! What harm could it do, right? I also had a hard hold mousse that I'll top it off with! (Your hair is so gorgeous!)

[@cjdinkelmeyer]

I can't believe that Cantu isn't too heavy for your hair! I've tried some of their products and it just sat on my hair and made it like straw

[@sadieadler4383]

Are you a fine haired wavy or curly like me? I think their products are more catered towards coily or thicker hair textures not so much for fine hair.

[@cjdinkelmeyer]

@@sadieadler4383 yes I am! My hair is fine, medium porosity, and its 2c/3a...I love swavy curly Courtney's videos because we have similar hair with the thin and the oily scalp. I am just in disbelief that this didn't weigh down her hair!

[@iDmple]

@@cjdinkelmeyer she rinced it out though

[@juanhernandez4137]

@@iDmple exactly. I’m 2a/2b medium porosity, medium density and medium strands and i used to use it and it weighed my hair down a ton

[@iDmple]

@@juanhernandez4137 funny. Your hair is similar as mine on your pic. I use cantu all the time, it doesn't weigh my hair down but it's too moisturizing if used continually. My hair is 2b, medium to high density, high porosity and medium to thick. Courtney says her hair doesn't grow when brushed. Mine becomes gigantic. I think that's the difference 😁😅 also my curl pattern easily holds for a week, unlike hers

[@britthau]

I remember you posting about this on instagram! I'm so glad you uploaded this!

[@tamarastreich6495]

I thought I was using the curl stuff wrong 😃 because I don't like it as a leave in, it makes my hair dry oil! If that makes sense. That was a good twist!

[@jeng6786]

This is probably the only time I've seen a prank that actually not only had good results but also helped people experiment.

[@staca.4727]

So fun! What about products without coconut? I could not figure out what was destroying my hair... It was coconut! Dry brittle hair and flaky scalp. Stopped using it and my scalp cleared up but no saving the bottom 4 inches of hair ☹️

[@free2bkittenforever]

Pacifica is my favorite affordable brand

[@gaylerice8796]

Thanks! Always appreciate your videos. And affordable wash day is Great! Fun April fools joke 😉

[@shannonmaria22]

Cute prank! ❤ I actually thought the wash day with conditioner turned out better than the cream. But they both looked great! P.S. - Can you try an all Aussie wash day? Maybe use both the mousse and gel? Would be interesting to see!

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

not a washday but at 26:00 she speaks to both the mousse/gel at kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2eYoYh5ebmSrJY, likely a fan you've seen this!

[@REDSTU1]

I use the mousse and the gel together all the time. I get a really good cast and more hold to my curls when I use them together. I love the gel so much I use it every wash day no matter what other products I use. Recently I have been using Cake big whip mousse and the aussie gel and my hair looks really good.

[@shannonmaria22]

@@Michelle-bw1xg Thank you! 😊

[@shannonmaria22]

@@REDSTU1 Ohh very interesting! Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@ahms8689]

I thought the curl activator was deliberate because I use stylers up as a deep conditioner with things added to it when they don't work for me as a styler as a way to use them up.

[@jessicaandcraigmedek1022]

Are all these CGM approved??

[@delia7411]

One of the best way days I’ve had I accidentally used curl cream instead of conditioner!

[@kelseyoakes803]

Please try British brands next! Noughty is amazing!

[@judiegarnett2644]

I think your hair looks great.

[@christapenman4240]

Great idea to repurpose the curl cream. It was an Awful styling product for me, curious how it would work as a conditioner.

[@kyndrarusch6396]

Do you get better results when you use different brands all together?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Not typically. I actually tend to get better results when I use all products from one brand. But everyone’s hair is different. It’s definitely worth playing around with and seeing what works best for you.

[@kryki_cha6206]

I only use a RICE sized amount of the cantu curl activator cream. It's going to take me the rest of my life to get through that bottle! If I try it as a conditioner and get good results, that would be a perfect way to use it up! I'm so trying it. 😂

[@kryki_cha6206]

Or should I say I use a T-nincey bit. 😂❤️ I LOVE when you say that. So cute!

[@sadieadler4383]

@@kryki_cha6206 Maybe try using it like a body lotion if you want to not waste it.

[@kryki_cha6206]

@@sadieadler4383 I actually thought about using it to shave my legs with too!

[@Rosannasfriend]

Thank you for sharing. Your hair is beautiful.

[@courtneyderouen]

Your waves are so shiny and bouncy! Just lovely! 🌸🌸🌸 Edit: lol just got to the end! 🤣

[@pinkey6141]

I thought the Cantu activator cream was more of a leave in? I can only use about a pea size because it can way down my hair. It does have some protein which does help with the curls. The smell is way too strong :(

[@marygoyne632]

Hey that’s a nice shirt. I have one just like it!!

[@daniart3909]

Lol I was wondering why you used a cream as conditioner 😂 But I think I’ll try it myself btw love your nails in this video! Great spring blue color

[@naomiavery1906]

Sees the volume from the curl cream- goes to grab curl cream for next wash day 😋

[@sing4stace]

I have the instant freeze mousse And I do like it but I have seen that some curlys are throwing out all of their products that have DMDM hydantoin in it. Do you know anything about this? It's the ingredient that is the reason for the tresemme lawsuit.

[@marjorieibarra3924]

Based on all the public information I can find on this chemical it’s used in a variety of products and is deemed safe. I haven’t found any actual evidence the ingredient itself directly causes hair loss. Anyone can have an allergic reaction, which if your scalp is messed up then obviously you would lose hair. I think if you’ve been using it already and don’t see any increased hair fall it’s probably not an issue.

[@lizziel9026]

Dr. Dray did a video on DMDM hydantoin. From her video, it's a formaldehyde releasing preservative but there's not really a way to prove that it causes hair loss and you're more likely to have hair loss caused by stress or another medical condition.

[@desorden1501]

I've tried plopping and styling upside down but I find my roots get so stringy?? They just lay all weird and I don't know how to fix it!

[@VengefulAngeI]

Holy Cow! Did you really just use the activator cream as your conditioner / leave in?

[@nicolet7735]

It's an April fools thing

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

New to curly products...have fine, porous, dry/damaged wavy 2b hair that needs moisture NOT protein, does anyone have recs for moisturizing conditioners (washday and deep) that aren't full of heavy shea/coconut/oils? Looking for weeks now and wanna get started. Not too $$$$. Great videos!

[@abigailgopher3043]

Try the NYM green tea matcha deep conditioner. It’s great and moisturizing!

[@angelag669]

I noticed. I just thought you were trying something new. It turned out great anyway.

[@susanfinn7653]

I loved the joke! I also like the cheaper products!😊

[@rld1278]

Lol. I was like they are making a conditioner in the round bottle? Must be new. Lol. You could actually hear the crunch being scrunched out on this one.

[@minni3rato994]

Can u use the eleganty thing that attaches to ur hair dryer when u do it curly method instead of diffuse? Please its 17 dollars on amazon

[@REDSTU1]

I have seen a few youtuber's use it before and they didnt like it at all

[@minni3rato994]

@@REDSTU1 I no but I also seen alot of people who did like it and I just wanted to see her try it out

[@Sola-gs9jb]

Your hair look beatiful ❤

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you so much 😀

[@billiesinclair2248]

And here I was thinking you were too cheap to buy a drugstore conditioner 😅 but your results were still great. If it works, it works 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@raquelswavycurls]

Dang, I need to get my hands on the mousee!

[@queenbastbeauty2028]

I didn't even notice! I was mostly background watching!

[@taylorsmith3471]

I cannot get shine in my hair for the life of me. Any tips?

[@phyllism7645]

7 months into CGM and I'm still struggling to find the right combo of products. I guess some cheap products might not hurt to try. Almost ready to give up on it.

[@jessysauce]

Nooooo don’t give up! What products are you using and what’s your curl type?

[@phyllism7645]

@@jessysauce I have fine wavy hair. I have used giovanni, shea moisture, not your mothers, curl smith, and briogeo. Do not like briogeo, made my hair feel like straw. Biggest thing is my scalp is constantly itchy unless I scrub for way longer than 5 minutes. My hair doesn't like a lot of hydrating products, so it will go flat super fast. It does like protein. Can't seem to find the right hydrating-protein balance for my hair :{

[@jessysauce]

@@phyllism7645 sounds a lot like my hair! It took me a long time to find products that didn’t weigh it down, my hair loves protein too. My hair has been pretty limp recently, I think it was over moisturized too. Sounds like you are sensitive to something in your products if your scalp itches! Might not just be dry, and the irritation can also affect your curls. Can you afford to switch to a cleaner shampoo and conditioner? Changing to clean products (hair, skin & makeup) has completely changed my hair and skin for the better!

[@jessysauce]

@@phyllism7645 I would do a clarifying rinse with baking soda and apple cider vinegar, and then do a protein heavy deep conditioning treatment. Also look into jojoba oil or something like that for your scalp. Don’t use coconut oil, the pH of it isn’t right for our skin and it will actually make your scalp more dry

[@phyllism7645]

@@jessysauce coconut oil makes me break out, so I try and avoid it. But I have very reactive skin on my face and head. When you say cleaner shampoo and conditioner, what do you mean by that? Higher quality? I just don't want to spend too much on products and they go to waste :( but I can afford it.

[@9melissal]

Just so you know, that cantu product is meant to be a styler, not a rinse out conditioner. It's like trying to condition with a curl cream.

[@9melissal]

Ahh you got me!

[@asha_vere]

I was wondering why you didn't use a leave in before the mousse 😂 Nothing gets by me hahaha

[@zhenxu2136]

As I watch the video - "Oh! That's a conditioner? Not a cream? Ugh?"

[@graymermaid]

Well. Joke or not, praise Jesus that you washed again because I needed you to get those Cake products out of your hair after watching that... 😂🤣😂

[@JeCar17]

Hiiiiiii!

[@lilypianoforte]

Can someone explain the April Fools prank to me LOL

[@ariaschank4088]

She used a hair styler as a conditioner in this case a curl cream. But it turned out pretty.

[@fernandagohr9252]

First comment I guess!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

👋👋👋

[@Guadyco]

The best April Fools joke that will revolutionize my hair and budget...