Curly Cuts - Are They Healthy ? Black Girl Curls, No Oils, No DIY, No Grease || Klassically Kept

Today discussing curly cuts. Are they healthy ? Do they cause single strand knots, tangles, dry hair and brittleness? Let's discuss in the comments, let me know your thoughts.
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[@AfrikanHairGod]

This was very well presented video on this topic. You did an excellent job on your delivery and breakdown of curly cuts. I'm going to direct viewers that are asking about what curly cuts are to your channel so they can get a concise breakdown. Keep up the great work! 👌❤️👍

[@Mande30]

I agree!!!

[@KlassicallyKept]

Omg hello sir! Thank you so much. I love your channel and the support!

[@joybanks4974]

While she presented examples of curly cuts, however, this is not the technique that BGC (Cut it Kinky) uses. She mentions BGC but does not show their technique. This is not an accurate comparison. Curly cuts in general maybe damaging, but when you mention a specific company e.g., BGC, at least show their technique.

[@AfrikanHairGod]

​@@joybanks4974the video wasn't about BGC it was about curly cuts. They aren't the only ones that partake in that type of cutting and while all the methods have their own techniques and approaches to curl cutting she was providing a general understanding of the concept and controversy. Instead of trying to pick apart her video and point out everything wrong with it, maybe be more supportive and assist her by providing links of example of BGC cutting hair or demonstrating their method for her and others that may be watching.

[@joybanks4974]

@@AfrikanHairGod You are absolutely right. I will do better.

[@Latriise]

I've been into hair for awhile and have been guilty of jumping on trends from time to time. Luckily, I also do low manipulation and have been able to retain length, staying mostly around waist length. The warning signs I'm starting to recognize (and I dabbled in the Deva Curl and Black Girl Curls product methods, along with other methods from online stylists) are when stylist are super dogmatic about their niche method and the idea that every thing you know about caring for your hair is wrong.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Latriise. I would agree, I would also add when the stylist is of the mindset that it is all the client's fault that their hair is not thriving r they are not hitting their goals. Nothing wrong with trying new things and/or trends, hair can get boring after a while. I'm just saying people need to be careful about the band wagons they jump on. Low manipulations is also best for me as well!

[@1GoldenBreeze]

I think a bigger problem than the cut with the BGC method is not using a leave-in under the gel, and not deep conditioning unless your stylist recommends it. It seems that few of the stylists recommend deep conditioning ever. I checked out BGC and enrolled in their paid course for a month because I initially thought that their method was like how I take care of my hair not using raw oil, butter, or grease. However, I found out about also not using leave-in or doing deep conditioning. There was good information, especially about the different levels of shampoo and types of conditioner. I have implemented some of that information into my routine, but I didn't see the point of no leave-in so I continued using it. Although I don't deep condition with every shampoo or even every month, I do deep condition when my hair feels like it needs it maybe three times a year. I didn't have any interest in curly cuts because my preference is wearing my hair long as opposed to a short angled cut. I had no desire to cut my TBL hair into a taper or a short bob. I follow several of the ladies who use the BGC method and their hair looks even and generally healthy when blown out, but I'm also aware of some who have uneven and unhealthy-looking hair. So it isn't cut and dry, no pun intended, exactly what the problem is. Some of it may indeed be the skill level of the various stylists. I think if the BGC founders would listen to the ladies who are having issues and try to figure out what the problem is this may not have become such a big issue.

[@user-go8bi2np9c]

I did notice from the BCG movement most ladies did not have long hair past their shoulders. Only one person I am familiar with who has what we consider long her is Abena from Embrace Natural Beauty. On Her KZbin channel , she did not start off implementing BCG but later on began using their practices, but she already had the length and is a licensed cosmetologist. For me after my second big chop I found the practices worked but as my hair grew longer I did notice it was not responding as before. To date I have put back leave ins and deep conditioner…keeping it simple and back to basics. Thank you for your perspective.

[@etoilemerveilleuse3459]

Well said ma’am! Curly cut is for a look but the founders made their clients believe they gonna have long healthy and pretty curly hair. People are disappointed and that is what causing this mess right now.

[@lauramiller1338]

Kim the co-founder of Curl Mix stylist is Aeleise 1/2 of BGC. They say no raw oils and butter. People always leave out “raw”. The products they use in the salon are formulated with oils and butters but not in the top 5 ingredients.

[@MsHoneyFly11]

Yes this was very well explained and the visuals helped out a lot too. As soon as I heard no oils and butters; just wash, condition and apply gel with no deep conditioners or leave in…but here are the expensive salon products you must use and you can only get them from the stylist, I dismissed the whole thing as a money grab. Stylists always want to take over the care of your hair and have you solely relying on them. That gets on my nerves 😡 I knew those same women jumping on the no oils and butters bandwagon were gonna regret it later…and here we are

[@rachelakewushola4199]

I guess that makes both of us. There is no way my hair would flourish with such regimen in Chicago. My household and I use deep conditioners, leave-ins, oils, and henna on a regular. P. S. I am just shocked about how many people jumped on the trend!

[@Beeluv4u]

Sweetheart, I am a seasoned stylist 48 years. I always up until now feel maintenance on the ends has to be blowed out straight and shape all over. This keeps the ends in great shape.

[@Mande30]

Very well said. I was sucked into the BGC way momentarily in 2021. This lasted for 3 months. My hair did not agree. We had to go back to what had been working for us since 2017.

[@KlassicallyKept]

I am glad you were able to try the method and then eventually found out it was not for you

[@pameladavis895]

Too many unknowns before a statement is made of the care of the hair of curly cuts. These examples of the models may have been because the stylist and client have discussed their long term goals with their hair. We don't know. It's unfair to assume that a snapshot is the overall assumption. There are so many reasons why someone's hair is the way it is. I've been natural for over 20 years and the hair I have now is not what I had when I started my journey. It is healthy still! My goals with my stylist are health above length retention because honestly, my lifestyle doesn't accommodate length. This works well for me as I think everyone has to access what works well for them! For me, it helps to have a professional stylist (or two) that understands my needs but first I had to learn what my needs are (this is a journey in itself). The search has been long but well worth it. I will say that BGC has helped me recognize some things about my hair that I didn't know. I appreciate the journey. Also know that once you learn basic strategies, tools and techniques, you can be creative. I've found this to be the case. I understand the simplification of cleanse, condition, and style for my wng but I am not limited to wng only! Do I think a professional natural hair stylist is worth the money? Yes, as a professional myself (educator), my time, talent, and treasures are of value. Licensing, certification, continuing education, experiences, conferences, workshops attended as well as teaching them are needed in order to stay on top of your craft! Professional hair stylists like other professionals continue to define and redefine their perspective industries. Also, having a business includes a well thought out and executed plan. Rent, insurance, payroll and taxes are a few things that go along with the business. One cannot expect someone to give their expertise away as they are earning a living themselves. I do have a respect for an industry in which "hands" are used. Besides, if I had purchased all the products that many KZbin influencers recommended and tried (every week a new product), my closet would have been full. The stashes I see on KZbin of which is spent on different products alone would have paid for a professional hair stylist for at least a year or two! 😂😂 The advocacy against oils and butters is with "raw" oils and butters. This adjective gets eliminated in discussions a lot! I've stopped using them on my hair and now when I shampoo and condition I can feel the oils that are formulated in them. Thank you for sharing your view and allowing me space to share mine!

[@ossier2796]

My stylist is worth the money I spend. I’ll be getting my curly cut 7/28.

[@pameladavis895]

@@ossier2796 Very good!

[@sherwood9917]

If I were paying premium price for not just the original cut, but for the numerous maintenance ones, I, too, would expect for my split ends to be addressed. The way that the company has addressed this matter is beyond unacceptable. What they need to do is explicitly tell their clients that in addition to the many maintenance cuts, they need to also get regular cuts to take off the split ends. Instead, the modus operandi is to never accept fault.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Sheerwood, I think for most people especially the BCG clients they are feeling frustrating and abandoned. If not accept responsibility pivot your teachings and maybe give some alternatives from your original model. Being a great business and business owner is acknowledging something is not working then pivoting.

[@aidam5277]

I blow dry my hair then trim my ends. When I use to have layers my hair definitely tangled and knotted more. I agree curly cuts are more to maintain a shape.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Aidam. I am glad you were able to try something and then ultimately found out that it was not for you. The last time I trimmed my ends I blow dried, trimmed, and then styled as usual.

[@rachelk4914]

I followed see some curls for a bit just to see what it was about. I learned that I needed to wash my hair more often. However, the skipping leave ins but using 3 gels and a mousse instead never made sense to me. I’m glad I had the notion not to do this and just keep doing what I had been doing. In some demos, you can see that the model’s hair is extremely tangled like velcro , but they seem to refuse to use a leave in conditioner while doing wash and go’s. Even though they have a few leave in and gel systems on their “curated” list, I never got the sense that it is used. All they ever seem to talk about and use is uncle funkys gel and I create hold gel for most things.

[@Becca14219]

Hey ladies, most people getting curly cuts is for two reasons: fear of heat damage, and desiring a nice shape that looks good on hair in it’s curly state. here is the solution: get your trims on wet hair, have your stylist stretch your hair in sections just as they normally would, except do it while it’s wet with a comb in sections between their fingers like usual in order to address all of the split ends. THEN style it and clean up the existing shape or cut it into a new shape That is what is necessary. You will also need to just be satisfied with the fact that your ends are addressed and you have a nice shape for curly hair, your hair will not be even when it is straightened but it can still be healthy. You just have to be ok with that, and realize that if you are catering to your curly style, you won’t be straightening it often anyway, so it doesn’t matter too much. However if you do straighten it seldomly, just bevel your ends to camouflage the unevenness. You will also have to be ok with the fact that you may not retain as much length simply because you will be cutting twice: one time for trimming your ends, and a second time to maintain your shape. Allot of cutting to maintain healthy hair as well as a shape. The other option is to not worry about getting all your ends adressed and just never ever straightening it but just only cutting for shape, and in this case, your curly style might look popping but your ends will be trash. Getting a blowout for regular trims and possibly loosening your curl some is probably the healthiest compromise. There’s always twaid outs, flat twists, etc Also I believe that allot of people following bgc are not deep conditioning. Bgc tell you that it’s ok to deep condition when you need it and maintence wise if nothing is wrong, once a month. I’ve been doing all of what bgc advise in their class minus the curly cut part. I do a blowout every couple months for my trims along with protein and a moisturizing deep conditioner. My hair has never been healthier, longer, softer, fuller. They offer allot of good info, take some, and leave some, just like anyone else’s advise, use the parts of the information that work for your hair. You need to get to know your hair, it will communicate to you what is needed if you pay attention and definitely work together with a good stylist. More than anything, I think washing weekly, regular blown out trims, and my protein moisturizing deep conditioner to follow every couple months has been what has transformed my hair. I do not use butters or oils outside of what is in the products I use, which are all products recommended by bgc. Best hair of my life.

[@denyshadials5702]

While I agree with you-because I trim while I prepoo-this is going to reveal the stylists that don’t know how to detangle wet shrunken hair. Oddly enough, every natural stylist is not up to the task or actually know what they’re doing in that area.

[@rachelk4914]

Thanks so much for addressing this ❤

[@KlassicallyKept]

of course

[@mac9683]

I got my curly cut at Ulta. I was inspired by your video. She just trimmed the ends. I love it because now everything can grow symmetrically and my curls actually curl right out of the shower. I have 3b/3c/4a hair. I do agree that sometimes it can be at home care that can ruin a stylist results, but I do think many stylist just don't know how to style curly hair but because it's lucrative they say they do.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Mac! I am so happy the curly cut worked out for you! I’m curious, did the stylist shape your hair dry or wet ? I think you make a great point about stylists saying they offer certain services even though they truly don’t know what they are doing.

[@mac9683]

⁠@@KlassicallyKeptshe trimmed it after a wash and deep conditioning. Is that bad?

[@mac9683]

@@KlassicallyKeptbtw I’ve continued with my at home regimen. Rhassoul clay, deep conditioning and twist out

[@KlassicallyKept]

@@mac9683 No, I was just wondering, there are many ways to do a curly cut.

[@KlassicallyKept]

@@mac9683 I think for most people they will continue their at home hair care, especially if they see it working.

[@Cliff2fs]

Had the worst case of webbing & velcro ends with Curly Cuts. My stylist switched to blow dry cuts and my issues immediately went away and I retained a lot more length.

[@creamycazz1]

SAME!! I’ve gotten 2 curly cuts & I said never again!

[@LorissaNelson]

You are so lovely and so are all of your videos! I love watching you 🩷 well done as always!

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you Lorissa ! 😊

[@d1gitalsonder]

So off topic but you are incredibly gorgeous! This was so informative and well-delivered thank you :)

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you !

[@jenniferbrooks410]

Great video. All the videos that I've seen regarding curly cuts always look so great in the end. Obviously, based on your knowledge there are some drawbacks to these types of cuts. Thank you..

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hey Jennifer! No doubt the finish product looks beautiful, I think where most people are struggling is the aftercare and after effect. Everything does not work for everyone, I think where a lot is people are also concerned is the stance some stylist are taking when their clients are now having concerns

[@ossier2796]

I’ve never liked oily hair so I’ll continue not to add them but all of my hair products contain oils and butters. I’ve heard many of these discussions through the years. We’ll see how this all plays out. I love my natural hair and curly cuts because I never liked my hair blow dried or flat ironed.

[@KlassicallyKept]

I am so glad the curly cuts are working for you. Yes trends also come and go lol. I did a video a few months ago about the new name “Gina Curl” for the Jheri curly.

[@pameladavis895]

I agree with you!

[@JWartsy]

Great video! I’m natural and have never gotten a curly cut. I have only gotten my hair cut at a salon when it has been blown out or silk pressed. I do like seeing the results of the curly cuts on women because of the shape but have never gotten one myself because I don’t think it will be cut evenly. As far as oils and butters…my hair loves them. I use oils sometimes in my wash and go routine and never had a problem. I do diy tea rinses and sprays. When I box braid my own hair I will use Shea butter from time to time on my scalp. With natural hair it’s really a trial and error thing as well as listening to your hair and doing what it likes and what works for your lifestyle. ❤

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello wjbirdie, you are 100% correct and I love that you said this. Everything does not work for everybody. I am so happy that you found what works for you. I love tea rinses. For me oils are a must lol, my hair would be sooooo dry!

[@shelly.v.247]

Thank you for your video, it was very well done. After a year of routine curly cuts and following the BGC methodology, my hair is struggling! 😩 I have it well documented on my social media platforms and there’s no denying it. I personally believe curly cuts only address shape and not the health of the ends of the hair. At least that was my experience. I also feel the lack of deep conditioners (DC) leave-ins (LI’s) plays a huge role! Since stopping curly cuts and adding back in DC & LI’s my hair feels way better! Is the damage I sustained permanent? Only time will tell. I’m prayerful it’s not. ♥️🙏🏽

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Shelly. I am glad you were able to try something new and ultimately found out it wasn't for you. I agree with you on your statement, I think for most people unfortunately curly cuts are for aesthetics only, couple that will some of the issues we have as natural women, it creates the perfect environment for those issues. Not saying someone who has a curly cut cannot have healthy hair, it just seems at this time more people are having issues than not. I think you hair will recover, I think it will just take some tender love and care. 😃

[@tarshaketoliciouskitchen1735]

Very interesting video you made some important points... very interesting...

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you

[@ChiannaNycole]

Excellent video! I only had one curly cut and within a month my hair had that tangly feeling again and i said aw nah playa back to stretched cuts for me. I will say that BGC specifically is against raw oils and butters, most products already contain them so the extra step is unnecessary. Some of the girlies are saying they have webbing, i never experienced this but i also never gave up leave ins. BGC set themselves up for this backlash by never owning up to anything ever and always blaming the client, that’s not how you run a business. And their emphasis on using a humectant rich product for wash n gos to me was just silly considering how humectants behave in certain climates. Stay blessed ❤.

[@friedchicken892]

Wahat leave in you use with awash and go?

[@KlassicallyKept]

Good afternoon, Chianna. I think you made some excellent points. I think for most people their issue with BGC is their unwillingness to pivot and take accountability or at least give some type of solutions or advice.

[@mlatrellelove]

This is so helpful. I’ve had a few curly cuts on wet hair (type 4) and each time, my hair so was left so much shorter than I wanted it to be. I feel like too much hair is taken off with curly cuts. It all makes sense now after watching your video. Thank you so much!! God bless you! ❤

[@oliviaf9255]

Thanks for an informative video

[@KlassicallyKept]

of course Olivia !

[@chasebeautytoo51]

Great personal explainer video. I would have loved to see the examples from how Cut it Kinky, which is the professional side of BGC demonstrate how to do a wash and go. They have a great technical approach, but I think for whatever reason all the split ends may not be addressed. I had curly cuts by a stylist that went through their training and it was beautiful but I had a hard time seeing what ends were split because my hair tends to feel smooth. She did a great job with the cut, but when I assessed it when blow dried out I could still see split ends.

[@brandybwine]

Curly cuts in NYC are $300 and up. I get my hair cut at a curly salon but it's cut straight but with layers. It costs $170(not incl. tip). My hair does not stay straight. The stylist I had left the salon so my last cut was with someone else, it was a good cut but never again. I found out that the previous stylist was the person the other stylists wanted to cut their hair. It's hard to find someone who really knows how to cut hair.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Brandy, I am so sorry your previous stylist is no longer at the salon, lol I feel your pain. As I said in the video I found Lorna and they she moved to Texas, I had my 2nd and 3rd trim with her already scheduled, ( that is how much I liked her ). Exactly, $300, I truly don't mind the price, I know I have long hair and a lot of it, but you actually need to know what you are doing. I cant look cute leaving the salon and then come time for me to wash my hair and it looks as though I have not been caring for my hair.

[@TheTjoy910]

Yeah, I've had I think 2 or 3 curly cuts by different people, they were EXTREMELY expensive, and a month later my hair was splitting and ragged. It looked good walking out of the salon, but horrible after a month. I started trimming in a blown out state with a stylist down the street for $65 bucks and don't have a problem with splits and craziness like I did before. Plus I know that my hair is getting a proper trim because there aren't 100 layers. I won't get another curly cut.

[@missmilly4439]

I think the no bonnet thing was because your hair would take to that shape instead of elongated.

[@narabi]

I have recently gotten my second curly cut and my hair is thriving. I am going to start incorporating leave-ins again but my hair as it stands does not feel dry or tangled following the BGC method. My hair has been growing even better with the curly cut i think it really depends on the stylist. I primarily wear my hair curly. I have been following this discussion at length and I feel as though points are made by everyone. Unfortunately what works for one person wont work for another.

[@BionAvastar3000]

Anita of MonarchCurl (on Twitter and IG) has been SUPER adamant about people not needing to use bonnets or leave in. I've noticed that (although they're not apologizing or taking ownership for anything) BGC are sort of soft backing down and saying people should choose products and tools that best work for their desired style, esp if they choose not to do a WnG. But Anita is very hardline and set in her ways, and there are many others like her unfortunately.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hey Bion! I have never heard of Anita, if that is her stance that is her stance, I am curious about the state of her hair. If her community is okay with that’s fine, I just want people to be sure they are looking at things from a practical standpoint. BGC, as I said in the video I think the curly cut sets up the perfect environment for the common issues natural women face. In the beginning it was no oils, butters, or DIY and now it’s use products that are best suited for the style you are trying to achieve. If their clients are happy that’s fine, but it seems some of their clients feel abandoned and blamed.

[@AshyKashi]

​@@KlassicallyKept The state of Anita's hair is what you would expect from someone who sleeps with their bare hair on cotton pillowcases. @BionAvastar3000 I could only shake my head and laugh when I saw that BGC was backing down and throwing the stylists they trained under the bus. Ever since they avoided addressing the ingredient change with Uncle Funky's, I realized that they have little integrity and would run away from having difficult conversations. Anita seems intent on picking up the reigns of BGC messaging, but she has a lot to learn as a (very new) stylist. She is overly dogmatic and it honestly is so confusing to see her preach about her version of healthy hair practices when her own hair doesn't seem to be benefitting in a positive way.

[@NT-fq8sk]

Like someone has said on another video (which I also noticed) it almost looks like they are doing topiary on their hair. Like it looks like someone is trimming a tree bush into a shape.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Wow! That is a great visual reference!

[@rachelk4914]

I too do my own hair and it’s the longest it’s ever been waistlength and thick when I stretch it out. just from keeping things simple, simple braids and minimal manipulation.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Completely agree. As I said in the video I find my hair thrives when I leave it alone

[@belindamobley3806]

I live in Atlanta and one day will visit Africanhairgod salon

[@KlassicallyKept]

If I ever get up the courage to go to the salon again, I will travel to see him. I am based in Charlotte.

[@BionAvastar3000]

@@KlassicallyKept Ask him if it would be okay to film the visit if you do go!

[@KlassicallyKept]

@@BionAvastar3000 absolutely!

[@AfrikanHairGod]

​@@KlassicallyKeptAww I would be honored 😊

[@AfrikanHairGod]

Hope to be able to meet you one day soon 😇

[@marleecarol]

This is all very interesting. I adopted the BGC techniques a couple years ago and my hair has never been better. I see my stylist every 3-4 months for a curly cut, and she also does treatments on my hair, including deep conditioning. At home I use a rinse out conditioner and my hair is flourishing. Anyway, at the end of the day we all have to do what works best for our hair. And its great when we figure it out, and our hair thrives as a result. 🙌🏾❤️

[@belindamobley3806]

I never got a curly cut and will never.y hair grow also when I leave it alone. Wash, deep conditioner, leave in, moisturize and twist It grows like weeds

[@KlassicallyKept]

Exactly Belinda, my hair thrives when I leave it alone

[@rachelakewushola4199]

Periodt!!

[@astridm9705]

As a natural who likes to have fun and experiment AND also value the health of my hair, I don’t think it has to be an either/or thing. Sure, some women will try a lot of things and not care if their hair is healthy or not, but it is similar to people who value length so much that they don’t care if their ends look raggedy as long as they reach a certain length goal. I love changing styles (with my own hair). I know that it means I manipulate my hair more than I should and that to keep it full and healthy, I have to be more diligent about deep conditioning, get it trimmed more often etc. I’m aware it is incompatible with butt length hair, but I’m fine with that as well. I feel I have more styling options with mid-length hair: with shoulder length hair I can go from mini twists to jumbo twists, plus buns, updos, fros, puffs… I do have a simple routine and am not a product junkie though. I also love seeing long afro hair and think it is gorgeous, as long as it’s healthy! I remember Deva cuts being popular back in the day, as some luxury thing that people would save up for, but the women who had them tended to wear wash and go most of the time, so it made sense that wouldn’t care if their hair was uneven when straight. I was surprised to see « curly cuts » make a comeback recently! I once had a barber shape my fro. He blew it out lightly and had me pick it in a classic round fro before snipping. I’ve also had my hair blown out straight and cut dry back when natural hair was not that common. Nowadays, I just trim my own hair.

[@meganbogany8223]

I recently got a curly cut for the first time, and as they request you come with clean hair with no product, I did not comb my hair out other than the detangling in my wash process and it dried as the women present in the beginning of each of their cut sessions. I was completely surprised by this. I'm not in either camp, I just wanted to try a curly cut, but I'm starting to think it's more of the BGC recommendations whether then the cut itself that's causing problems. I will add that I felt like too much of my hair was cut in this process and I'm not sure if I will ever do it again.

[@chRizma]

This is very informative, thank you! Length is not a priority for me but I don't necessarily want to do another big chop either. The two sides my hair are different textures and the right side curls up into a round shape while the left hangs longer, so I always trim curly and dry because I assumed that was best to see where the lengths will end up and make them symmetrical. I do get a lot of fairy knots so it's worth trying a conventional trim.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hey chRizma! And this is why I say being natural is a journey, we are always learning something new about our hair. I am not saying that curly cuts are an absolute no no, I just feel like a lot of times when people jump on trends/band wagons and their expectations are not met it discourages them, they get frustrated and then give up. When really that specific trend was never going to work for them to begin with. You bring up a point a lot of natural women experience about hair length and how curls fall. Try out another method and see how that works for you, if you the dry curl cut that's fine too!

[@chRizma]

@@KlassicallyKept It really is a journey! Good to know others experience similar length/fall patterns. Thanks!

[@KlassicallyKept]

@@chRizma we absolutely do !

[@AltraTara]

At Miss Jessie’s it is/was called the angle balance cut

[@KlassicallyKept]

Thank you for this !

[@rakiyahmurchison6536]

I had a curly cut once and it was a white stylist who had the training as a DevaCurl stylist and it was a total waste of money and time to just get the ends cut off and not blown out or flat ironed. I am in the Richmond Virginia area and it is kind of hard to find a good natural stylist to cut, style and grow my hair.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Unfortunately I think for a lot of people they will be a waste of money. Many stylist are trying to keep up with trends or perhaps keep money coming in and claiming they can perform a service.

[@rachelk4914]

Everything I’ve seen feels geared towards getting clients back in the chair and spending $$$$ It does the opposite for me with the over complicating everything no matter how easy and simple they claim it is.

[@KlassicallyKept]

I think from a business and monetary standpoint you have make a great observation. A lot of women are choosing to go natural and opting to do their hair at home which may have left some stylist with lesser clientele.

[@ossier2796]

There are so many variables to our hair.

[@tamayatait1595]

I have been getting curly cuts since 2019. N while my hair went through the diva curl disaster. It did grow back on n got fuller. But now I have noticed so many knots in my hair. N it’s at different lengths of my hair.

[@moandro10]

I don’t think the examples you provided are CIK cuts. I’ve been getting a curly cut since 2017, so definitely not part of the trend. I have not used raw butters or oils since than and my hair is very healthy. I think you all need to consider underlaying health issues that people may have that cause damage to hair. For instance, I’m on medication and have CCCA( scaring alopecia) that had my hair very unhealthy for a few years. I feel like blanket statements are being made without really diving into other causes for why hair might be damaged. Also I want to add, I don’t do much to my hair..I’m not a product junkie and only wear a wash n go. I think the key is low manipulation.

[@DrGoldieMD]

This curly cut saga is so interesting. You are right. Curly cut can mean many, many different things. It really depends on the stylist. I get curly cuts by a stylist that cuts my hair dry, curl by curl. He doesn’t bunch a lot of them together and then cut it, like how the video of those other stylist showed. I think it may make a difference. He also deep conditions my hair and uses different products than BGC. I rarely have split ends or knots, but when blown out the ends look very uneven. I’m going to have my hair blown out for my next cut and see how things turn out.

[@KlassicallyKept]

I am glad you have been able to find a stylist that works for you. I hope your hair is okay when you get it blown out next.

[@DrGoldieMD]

@@KlassicallyKept we shall see 😅

[@mlmbeliever]

I got a Devacut once. It was ecpensive and too short. I only desired a trim!

[@KlassicallyKept]

A lot of people stating they were having this issue

[@brennanbonner7088]

I have HIGH POROSITY. I attribute a lot of it to permanent at-home box color. Irregardless, not trimming ends properly is and will always be a recipe for disaster. Especially on textured hair. But, that damage might be less noticeable on low porosity hair.

[@potterylady44]

Hmmmm Cut It Kinky doesnt even cut hair like the 3 examples shown in this video. I have watched many of their vids and yes these examples aren't their way. Just wanted everyone to know that. Thanks!

[@soniaagera3243]

Thank you so much this video was really helpful. Do you think your hair should get to a particular length before you can start to trim or should you just trim whenever you notice split ends, e.t.c

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Sonia. I always say trim as needed, which can look different for different people, some trim 1x a year , some 2-3x a year. In 2023 I trimmed 3x.

[@Livvy925]

I thought a Deva cut was cutting hair piece by piece--; which would take an hour. Not just glossing over with the shears. That would miss parts of hair.

[@ossier2796]

I only wear wash and goes and I workout 4 days a so I wash and style every 4 to 5days and I haven’t noticed knots or tangling. I’ve been getting curly cuts since 2018 and used Deva Curl products and never had issues so some things affect some people and some don’t. But hey after 73yrs on earth I’ve seen many trends come and go but most are still here under different names.😂

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hello Ossier! You are absolutely right, everything is not meant for everyone. I think for most people especially with BGC they are feeling like they are not being heard or their concerns are being glossed over. I am glad you like your curly cuts and have not had any issues with Deva Curl.

[@Beeluv4u]

When this curly cuts are blown out the hair it so uneven .

[@kalliel4841]

Well Done!!

[@KlassicallyKept]

thank you

[@dominiquethomas8897]

You can get both straight cuts, and Curly Cuts… just space them out. You can have thriving hair with both period.

[@gailhopkins5767]

Good sense would tell u NOT TO CUT YOUR HAIR WITHOUT FIRST COMBING OUT ETC BEFORE U CUT IT! HAIR CAN BE UNEVEN IN A STRAIGHT CONDITION! SO HOW CAN IT BE CUT IN CURLYS! CRAZY! PEOPLE LOVE BEING DECEIVED BECAUSE THEY WANT TO BE A PART OF A TREND! SMH! gh

[@coilycrown5130]

So true 😒🤕

[@KlassicallyKept]

Hey Gail. I think people just need to slow down and think about it when a new trends or product hits the market.

[@gailhopkins5767]

@@KlassicallyKept EXCATLY! gh

[@aliciaglover7643]

If you wear a wash-in-go, you should shampoo weekly and not every two weeks. Waiting two weeks will cause tangling, dry, brittle hair, and fairy knots. Also, it is not the CutitKinky founder's problem, but the stylist people selected not doing their homework or asking questions. I am a former client of Aeleise, and she is very knowledgeable about all things hair and always addresses my hair issues. When Aeleise stopped operating a regular salon, I tried one curly stylist that lacked the skills and knowledge I was accustomed to, so I immediately stopped. I regularly visit a knowledgeable curly stylist who addresses my needs and concerns. Take ownership of your part instead of blaming the stylist and BG Curls. Do your homework, Choose your stylist wisely, and ask questions when you have concerns about your hair.

[@Sexyy4life]

That is not a curly cut. A curly cut is done on a wash and go.

[@stephanier6143]

You don’t get the hair trimmed or cut as needed. The split ends remain and it’s a way of getting money for doing nothing.

[@KlassicallyKept]

Many people have this suspicion.

[@tulippurple349]

Why are we letting caucasians touch our hair?

[@nichie3897]

If they know what they're doing....why not?

[@tulippurple349]

You obviously have no idea of the spiritual and physical significance of hair in general and Black people's hair in particular.@@nichie3897

[@MamaEzi]

Why not? Best cut I got was from a white man.