Curl Sponge Tutorial | Nia Hope

Hey Naturalists! This is a quick, detailed tutorial on how to achieve great curl definition on your short natural hair using a CURL SPONGE. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them below. ENJOY! xoxo
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[@rebelryda6535]

Chocolate women like u with short natural hair are the most beautiful certified eye candy

[@AreneStheme]

Rebel Ryda Agreed💯❗️

[@lilyraimey3499]

Rebel Ryda Thnx.❤️

[@empresserica]

Thank you! 😁😁😁

[@MrYoungRossi]

Facts.....

[@julianandulue7198]

What's the name of the brush please, I love it

[@belindasimpson5948]

I have never seen this done. Y'all I am almost 67 year old. Seen this style several times and never knew how it was done. I think about having this done for my short fro.

[@AreneStheme]

Belinda Simpson I’m 56, and just seeing this. These young folks are creative💕

[@ninanani8544]

Go for it !! 💯

[@nextshot97]

Chollie s Lemme pyo with Belinda Simpson😋

[@deborahlewis967]

Just reading this and near 60 and hair is thinning in some area, I'm cutting down and trying this

[@audreylane8747]

@@AreneStheme yes they are! I’m so impressed by these youngsters!!!🥰🥰🥰

[@NiaHope]

Hello Naturalistas!! :) SO happy so many of you enjoyed this tutorial! I just added links to the products used in this video to my description box. Hope this helps XOXO

[@deirdrebriggs5786]

This is perfect!!! Thanks 😍. I'm new to the TWA crew and I have a sponge. Most days are hit and miss. One major thing I am doing wrong is my hair is usually wet. Definitely gonna give this a try before dinner tonight.

[@leejackson7305]

Nia did you get the Curl sponge from a beauty supply store? How much is it

[@jaydenvassell776]

Hey what hair type are you?

[@gloriachukwuma6080]

Pls what are the products? Can't see any link here

[@souljamob1tv]

Very beautiful woman.👍😘

[@taylormade9748]

This sponge has boosted my confidence by 1000 percent. I’m growing out my hair, and now I feel like my hair is way more defined and feminine.

[@jazzy2093]

Feminine???What do you mean?

[@knightingirl]

@@jazzy2093 Lol

[@unchainyourbrain3312]

I know my sponge helped me with a more feminine look as opposed to looking like Michael Evans with a flat afro. Women generally wear curls and demension,texture in their hair. Not sure what is so offensive about that.

[@taylormade9748]

@@jazzy2093 it was for lack of a better word. it made me feel like I looked more put together

[@MIKEMARBLES]

Black Women Rock!

[@nateliaweller8540]

Yes we do!😘

[@fajaharry8918]

U have a beautiful head/face/hair/EVERYTHING LOL

[@NiaHope]

LOLOL thank you!!

[@missteemisstee1111]

Gorgeous,just gorgeous. I love it.

[@andybrown-johnson9014]

Fajardo the same time wifg harw British Columbia . I have 5wig

[@korlimservices4180]

@@NiaHope She aint lying. A Big WAB 💯 💯

[@dnomyarakunawik6743]

U are gorgeous black Queen. That face, that skin.. dayuuuuumn!

[@ABeautifulMess101]

This is the best well explained twa video that I've came across. Thanks girl. I need all the help that I can get.

[@NiaHope]

+A Beautiful Mess Thank you, I appreciate that so much!! Glad I could help!

[@kmoney5492]

Nia Hope you're inspirational

[@BugginOut_]

give me your number u pretty af

[@marialock1250]

I live in New Zealand I wounder how could I purchaser that products even the twist sponge. Many thanks.

[@violettucker9312]

A Beautiful Mess li

[@entiice]

Damn, I wish I knew about this when I cut my hair off four years ago and was finger twisting every other day for a whole ass hour! Great tutorial!

[@lisaswarn9838]

entiice girl.....

[@raykim1965]

😂😂😂😂

[@Afrolecia]

SAAAAAMMMMEEEE 😡😡

[@glitter2664]

Whole ass hour🤣

[@mizroseadventure]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jessicab331]

Never doing finger coils again! Omg!

[@misssugacoco]

Why?

[@dacostarik]

LMAO i discovered this video today and i said the same thing....

[@NurtureInChrist]

Great job!!! I’ve been doing it all wrong! I’ve been soaking my head before curling - from now on I’ll make sure it’s dry. Thank you so much ❤️👌🏾😍 Fernelle Davis from NurtureInChrist

[@JustChisoni]

Wow! I've always wondered about those sponges. Pretty amazing.

[@Rya_B]

I just big chopped for the third time in 4 years and was feeling discouraged about my curls (or lack thereof lol). I’m going to try this. Thank you

[@lourdesbaby964]

White Irish girl here, but am loving this video,what a beautiful girl with awesome hair. This sponge is “magical” 😲 Who on earth came up with this great product??

[@Bluezero03]

Wonderful. I just big chopped my dreads after 17 years. Learning so much about how to rock short hair. Thanks for this explanation . Stay up!

[@cannabis1490]

Me too!

[@summerraine3934]

This also works when your hair is wet or has a lot of product in it. I do it every morning. Your hair does not have to be dry. I guess just do whatever works for you :)

[@juliegreene1844]

Good to know. I have the same length of hair like she does. My thing is to do it as quickly as possibly on a busy work morning.

[@postimusramogayana2808]

Thank you YAH for blessing us with the most beautiful women upon the face of the earth, u rock!

[@MrDhender13]

Super fine mocha chocolate latte!!!!!! Love my beautiful ebony sistahs!!!!

[@MALXCX]

You’re skin complexion is PHAWLESS 👸🏿

[@AreneStheme]

you’re welcome sis it is very beautiful💯

[@crazyshoc6038]

You're so beautiful. Black skin is awesome.

[@tp5976]

Omg this video is a blessing 🙏🏾 But I also need the makeup details bc your face is BEAT!!

[@pressurewashingwithkoolfel9738]

She looks like Kelly Rowland! Oh yea, that's a compliment!!!😎😎

[@kelcijoan9226]

Bruh, I’ve been using the wrong side for like a week 🥴😂

[@DaniGyrl82]

My son and I both have sponge styles...but it works better for us when our hair is damp. We use a curl gel (can't remember the name right now...ran out a lil while ago) or aloe vera gel. When I've done it on my dry hair like this, I don't get much definition at all. To each his or her own. Yours came out really nice!

[@blessingnuga1587]

I HATE finger twisting my hair and never realized I could just a curl sponge instead. You just helped me #levelup my natural hair game lol Thank you! Definitely subscribed!

[@SimplyPeaches247]

Great job! I'll be using the sponge brush for the first time, today! Can't wait to see how my hair turns out. 😊

[@LadySanya80]

Thank you for this video Nia!! I picked that exact sponge up a few months at my local beauty supply store and tried it on wet hair. All it did was frizz my short curls out. So it's been collecting dust. Now I see I may have been using it improperly. Off to experiment! 😁

[@NiaHope]

+LadySanya80 no problem!! Let me know if using this method gets you better results!! 😆

[@Birdshu]

How did it work out for you when you used it on your dry hair?

[@LadySanya80]

Monica Rance It worked a lot better on dry hair. However, my hair is thinner in the front and it really exposed too much of my scalp. I also experienced breakage in that same area and my hair stood up more like spikes. I really didn't care for that look on me. The back looked nice, but overall this tool is just not for me. I'm glad I gave it a try on dry hair before getting rid it though.🙂

[@Birdshu]

Sanya Tonisha thank you. My daughter is the opposite. Her hair is extremely thick. I'm trying to persuade her to use the sponge but wondered if it would work on her thick hair.

[@phyllisvernon2673]

Sanya Tonisha bp

[@SydneiAlicia]

I keep going back and forth on chopping my hair off but finding your styling videos is giving me life- ima do it!

[@nesaj7068]

I did it go for it

[@MinShawandaGordon]

Ok that’s where I messed up. I did it on wet hair. I’ll try it again tomorrow.

[@Frm_nature]

So glad I came across this video. I did not know what to do with my hair ever since I cut it all off. Thank you queen!

[@jene3336]

Omg I still don’t know what to do with it smh 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@brianna7282]

although my hair is not this short, I will have to try this method to define my curls! Thanks 😍

[@NiaHope]

+The Secret Life of Bre Definitely give it try!! No problem 💕💕

[@cherishv6844]

You are hyping me up gurl!!! I’m adding more and more things to my cart watching your videos! Ready to slay my short natural cut!!! Can’t wait for my hair appointment next week!!!! Yesssssss! You are beautiful

[@speedycerviche3653]

Damn she's gorgeous

[@natanne]

I just big chopped today! Totally buying one of these sponges!

[@JesterQuinn90]

You taught me something I always wet my hair first!!! I’m going to try it with my hair being dry

[@NiaHope]

Kelilah Washington yay!! So happy this could help 😊

[@ejemensylvia]

The curl sponge didn't work for me. Perhaps it's for a looser hair texture.

[@_Cynamonne]

I made my own curl sponge, works pretty good. I've never used it on dry hair before, will give it a try. Keep the great videos coming.

[@NiaHope]

+Alicia B Thank you so much! Do you typical use it on damp hair? That didn't work for me at all lol

[@_Cynamonne]

Nia Hope Yes I did and it came out defined. I sprayed my hair with warm water not drenched but wet enough then used my curl define cream then my home made flaxseed gel. What I also do is spray the curl sponge with water so it won't dry out my hair while twisting.

[@sophiamurphy7094]

Alicia B NEVER on dry hair!

[@darren7726]

Sophia Murphy you can do it with dry hair

[@MariaAparecida-jc5qw]

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[@Cami_CC]

So you don’t use any gel? Recently did my big chop to a twa and other videos talk about gel to help create curls. But i guess you don’t need gel with the sponge?

[@Nudred]

Great talent, however, next time use the "Original NuDred" sponge. With NuDred is healthier for your hair, gives you better results and NuDred will last longer. Black Owned, Manufactured and made in the US.

[@ishotthemoon30]

Nudred how is it healthier?

[@phillipmaye5623]

Nudred karthus show

[@phillipmaye5623]

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[@starrmonique2171]

ummmmm there in no difference (I have both).....except the expensive price tag

[@NewEyes25]

This beats a wig anytime

[@super.fly24]

How do I do this without it showing my scalp

[@wattybatty]

Super.fly24 Oof use the ridge side. If you use the flat side use a small comb to brush it out a bit of your scalp shows.

[@quentinreynolds728]

ive deadass looked up 100's of tutorials and yours is the only one thats worked i fwu heavvyyyy

[@jonesie3769]

thank you for telling me this! i had no idea it wouldnt work well if your hair was already wet!!

[@gwendolynberry5822]

Thanks for this. I was using the sponge with my hair wet and it never worked. I followed your video instructions, and it worked 😀. So excited!

[@marielouissaint9028]

I just cut my hair and I did not know what to do with my hair, I was looking on KZbin then I found your video it’s very helpful, thank you darling😍have a bless life

[@Papilimited]

With all due respect, I came with the intention of watching the tutorial but I was distracted by your pretty face.

[@khytti]

So... I'm currently in China trying to figure out what I'm doing in it... And I come across you! Thanks Nia! #BirthdayTwin Love Khytti 😊

[@odunolabola-adesope107]

I am about to do the big chop and was wondering what to do with the hair after...Thank you

[@NiaHope]

+Odunola Bola-Adesope You can do any number of things once you big chop. You can do a wash n go, you can go to the barbershop, you can pick your hair out into a TWA (teeny weeny Afro). I've created an entires short natural hair playlist, the link is in my description box about different ways to style your short or big chop hair. If you watch those videos, you'll find plenty of styling options! I'll also be adding more to that playlist in the coming weeks! Hope this helps 💕

[@cygwanfogbe246]

@@NiaHope Thank you darling. I am expecting my barber here this weekend for a big chop off....So I am here to be sure i know what i am about to do. Your videos will come super handy for me now

[@ravenshania]

I was told if you do this dry it’ll leave breakage and hair loss

[@miss.g-shun-w]

Different strokes for different folks. She's saying the exact opposite of my beautician lol. My beautician preaches to saturate your hair with a water/leave in conditioner, and to be generous with my curling products like Hawaiian Silk. Her hair is gorgeous either way!

[@taylormade9748]

Can the sponge cause breakage after too much use?

[@valariebroadway]

Taylor Jones same thing I was wondering 🤔

[@networkfreddy2000]

This is the style that i plan to do while i grow my hair long enough to have dreads eventually. Is maintain this style easy as well? Do you still moisturize and sponge every morning?

[@tameeka8404]

This will be my lifesaver as my twist never last longer than a week and obviously done big chop and want something other than a boring mini Afro.

[@Kyng_Koopah]

My gawd your beautiful 😍

[@gmjones7537]

Ooh oooh oooh thank you for this tutorial. I actually bought the sponge already so I don't have to go ANYWHERE ! Merry Christmas!

[@laurenlocd3180]

Best freakin tutorial ever on the sponge

[@NiaHope]

+Oh thats Lauren Thanks so much girl!! This is such a great compliment haha 😊

[@laurenlocd3180]

Nia Hope you're welcome love. This really saved me I've had the sponge but was doing it wrong. So I decided to do it for work this morning and I said if it didn't work then I'll just wear a hat. My hair look exactly like yours so thanks again

[@NiaHope]

+Oh thats Lauren I'm SO incredibly happy to hear this!! Glad this worked just as well for you as it did for me! ☺️💕

[@abcopeland7]

Thank you for this video!! How long would you say you had to work the brush through your hair from start to finish?

[@karly3604]

What product you apply hunn also.the make up looks great

[@justinef5177]

Radio paint Vivant

[@cassandraarango6436]

Does it work on permed hair?

[@enlightenmental_]

Do you have an affiliate link for the curl sponge? You look goooood with your hair like that! Yes! 😍

[@NiaHope]

+theBlackPen Thanks so much chica!! I do not, it's just a generic curl sponge I found in a beauty supply store 💕✨

[@sarahmorisho71]

WOW, I DID IT IN LESS THAN 1 HOUR I THOUGHT IT WILL TAKE ME DAYS OR EVEN WEEKS BUT THAT FAST IT FORM QUICK. I LOVED IT

[@LyndasTVshow]

where did you get the sponge

[@katewaters5092]

Wish I had seen this video before buying the other hair products. This worked and it was simple. Took me only a few minutes to get the curl I wanted.👶🏾

[@elledumble]

I tried it on both wet and dry and it worked better on wet hair. I used a regular sponge though so maybe it changes things...

[@NiaHope]

+Chantel Hey! What's a regular sponge, like not a curl sponge?? Lol

[@F10werbunny]

Nia Hope A Dollar Tree sponge that you cut the wholes in yourself. Not a $15 one. And no😎lol. those Lil buggers are expensive😬

[@GenevaBlessedNyei]

Can u do another video using the sponge. But use the other side. Not the flat side. How long does this style lasts? Can I use 8 4 a week? Or do I have 2 redo 8 everyday?

[@votrepetitechef8159]

Heyyy, I really love your hair, and I want to go natural, what do I do to have natural hair? Because my hair is relaxed

[@NiaHope]

+Elise's Kitchen Being natural just means you don't have any chemicals in your hair. If stop putting relaxers in and allow your hair to grow as much as you'd like and then cut off the relaxed parts you would be considered completely natural.

[@dinaorvil7495]

I have the sponge and it works wonders on my hair, its only been a month about to be 2 months since I went natural so right now my hair is a mini fro.

[@GoWithDFlo.]

This is the best short video have seen....this is the only KZbin channel I'm subscribing to

[@HaileyKafesu]

That's cool girl And you're beautiful what do you use for your😊 skin,i also got dark skin 😅

[@JVIOLAAC]

Cannot find “your” sponge.

[@sjq7862]

Hello, you should be able to find this sponge in hair stores I just got me on I love it. Hopefully you’ll be able to find one. You can also do this with a good brush.

[@10mtcolli]

How long does the style last? Will I need to re-do everyday?

[@Rastablan05]

Nice video. You are so beautiful by the way queen. Goodness!

[@obianujufaustina9940]

Please did you put relaxer to your hair already or you achieved this with a natural hair,because my hair is so strong and thick but i am on a low cut

[@Non7276]

Great video and quite easy steps. What is the name of that moisturizer?

[@NiaHope]

+Nonye Madu Thanks for watching! I used Carols Daughter Hair Milk 💕

[@sharonrenae202]

Please let me know where to get the sponge and the hair creme. Love it and thank you!

[@KayL252]

Which headtie would you recommend to use after using the sponge to recieve the curls?

[@blessedbythebest24_7]

Hi my hair is the same length . How long did it take you to sponge your hair ?

[@enekoleagida4320]

Is there any way I can do this without a curl sponge ?

[@scrubz.n.squatz2495]

Carols daughter products suck since she sold her company… that particular product smells like a bunch of chemicals, the product is so cheap we use that to style our pta hair in the hospital ……

[@stilltoks6904]

This style is really nice and you look amazing in it ❤️ if you can't wet your hair much, how would you moisturize with say a spray bottle or hands? And would you suggest picking at the end? Someone told me they look better with the lift. Asante in advance!!! 💙❤️

[@NiaHope]

+Otieno Thanks you very much! Someone commented that it actually worked better for them with wet hair. I would experiment on your hair to see if dry, damp or wet hair works best for you!! By "dry" hair, I just mean hair that's lightly moisturizer and not wet from a lot of products and/or water. I hope this helps!!

[@stilltoks6904]

Nia Hope thank you so much!

[@NiaHope]

+Otieno You're so very welcome!!

[@CarmeniKandi]

Mad cute! 💕

[@NiaHope]

+SheLoves Thank you so much!! 💕

[@zangetsu1597]

Indeed

[@Mazza666]

Just wondering will this work on any hair type? I would like to try this before I get dreads

[@joanarodriguez9824]

HI Nia, Wow your hair looks great! the curls really are defined! I think its awesome that more girls are rocking their natural curls!

[@pauldeleonfilm]

Great info, thanks

[@michellec.4994]

I've tried the sponge but my hair is so coarse....it ain't working for me 🤔🤔🤔

[@GenevaBlessedNyei]

How do you maintain the style for a week? Can u oil and massage your scalp while in this style?

[@annaleonard7600]

Thanks Nia, i have found a way but i have one question what if am using mouldin gel wax does it work?

[@stephanielipford9388]

@Nia Hope. What is the name of the Product you use to make the Curls.? Thank you.

[@lburns7952]

Sweetie, you have THE BEST presentation for hairstyling etc I have seen on KZbin ! I'm serious. I watched 3 minutes and immediately subscribed. I have very short hair as well. I was going to use a texturizer, but hate the straight 'pointys' on the tips I have to snip off. I'm definitely going to try this ! Thank you for sharing your talent and knowledge Nia.! :~))

[@rosemaryrogers1478]

I was about to try one also but changed my mind....tell me more about the texturizer...I’ve heard not so good things..also gels are a nuisance

[@omollospecy7409]

Wats the name of the cream u used coz HV been using molding gel as well as curling lotion to get the curls.plz

[@SHALINETIMFE]

Thanks for sharing 🙏, please which kind of gel and powder can I use for this?

[@emmanuelmulenga8621]

To be honest I was even paying attention to the tutorial because I was distracted by your flawless beauty

[@IdaraJosephBeauty-ut2vk]

Please what are the ingredients for Dada hair style, sorry for asking

[@SweetieBJB]

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I just watched a similar video on another channel and I thought it was very good, but the young lady used so much gel and creams and other "stuff" in her hair that it seemed as if there would be a great deal of buildup. I like that you use very little of any product and you achieve the same beautiful results.

[@NiaHope]

Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed the video. In some cases, less is more haha

[@nioma033]

Thank you so much for posting! You are a beauty! Just purchased one of these for my son who wants to try this as hes growing out his hair. Also watched your video on the different kind of products to enhance natural curls.

[@jiameshacavers1726]

Sooo pretty first day Back to college look tomorrow💋💭⛅

[@NiaHope]

Thank you! I hope you have an amazing school year!! :)

[@uwasesandrine6732]

Thanks Nia,this is very helpful to me!!!!!

[@ashleyadam955]

We're did you get that sponges

[@bellostella8600]

What if there no curly sponge what can we use again to get a curling hair apart from cruly sponge

[@niaaston4854]

Nia thank you this is the best explained twa video the end result was beautiful

[@redpilled5830]

very beautiful dark-skinned girl you go girl