CURLY HAIR STYLING MISTAKES TO AVOID + TIPS FOR VOLUME AND DEFINITION (AIR-DRY)

[@mackenziet.6510]

So first of all THANK YOU! I legit just watched this, found out I was living my whole life as a LIE, and got so excited that I took a shower and tried this out and IT WORKED SO WELL😍

[@hope_nk]

This is me when I found out about the Curly Girl Method

[@roachcoachn9077]

Mackenzie T. Well now I can’t watch it quick enough! I just started the vid and can’t wait for the secrets! ❤️👩🏻‍🦱➿➰〰️

[@SaraB422]

Same here. I've been so worried about applying my products when my hair is soaking wet and then my roots take forever to dry and I DREAD wash day. 😂😭😭😭 I watched the video and tried her "do" routine and MEL!!!! you're right- as usual! Also scrunching the gel in instead of applying way too much works perfectly! Thanks Mel, you're awesome 😘👍😍

[@sabrinamacleod]

Mackenzie T. Same!!!!! I’m going to be trying this as soon as I get home

[@jealmarieramoutar3449]

the do not side looks liks noodles

[@dazzle3m]

Curly hair really is a science

[@notmemolina149]

Fr bro, every day is a science experiment gone wrong for me 💀

[@Ale-mx9zd]

FRRRR ! Some days it looks nice and others my hair looks ugly and I’m just like 😪

[@nosequenombreponer84]

It really is😫😫😂

[@amandasuriel6621]

fr😹😹.

[@skatergirl1759]

Honestly its a struggle too lol

[@emilyrowe1030]

When her “ don’t “ side Is Better then I could ever style my curls

[@ArteAtelier]

So true

[@chelledawn3971]

😂

[@Justme-j6u]

Lol so funny

[@njay4399]

Her right side is my hair on a good day, that's not even an exaggeration that's my hair right now 😂

[@weatherviewer]

I WISH my hair looked like her 'bad side'!!

[@ralitsaurukova1106]

Having a curly hair myself, and I have one thing to say It's like playing chess. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PLAY CHESS

[@brenda9075]

felt that !! 😭

[@elmiyk]

Lmfaoo

[@turtlesoup672]

Yep, it be like that

[@issa5836]

I do 😌😏

[@iliterallydontusethisapp]

😭😭😭

[@shannalynn5]

Let me tell you something young lady!!! In my almost 30 years of bi-racial existence I have NEVER gotten my curls the way they are looking today with just following your steps for the first time 😱. I came across one of your videos last week (trimming curly ends), I did that & it worked! Then this video popped up yesterday (I went to Sally and purchased the brush), did what you said & these babies are moving. Before this day I basically had one stiff curl that moved like a compacted wig where ever I turned my head 🤦🏽‍♀️. My routine is forever upgraded thanks to you 🥰🥰 thank you beautiful.

[@itsonlychatter]

Let me get my hair to look like the “don'ts” side first, then I can worry about the “do’s” side 😭❤️

[@AbigailGonzalez-bl4pc]

Same!!!

[@miriammatasovska1527]

Exactly... To have curls doesn't mean to have them look like this 😂😭

[@meghanodonovan8020]

Amen sister

[@mackenzieschoen8689]

😂😂 same tho

[@WithLoveK.]

omgsh fr

[@rosieg.8936]

1. Shampoo on scalp, Conditioner on mids and ends 2.Leave in conditioner (don’t apply on roots) 3.Brush the hair but don’t touch the roots and brush away from them 4. Scrunch the gel on the hair’s surface, avoiding the roots. 5. Leave the hair to air dry naturally and fluff it Additional tips: ~ please don’t use thick products , as they will weigh the hair down making it have less volume ~ please avoid putting too many products especially on the roots ~please scrunch the gel into the hair instead of applying it randomly Thank you and have a great day/night

[@seulgi-ahhhh2758]

1. Shampoo on scalp, Conditioner on mids and ends 2.Leave in conditioner (don’t apply on roots) 3.Brush the hair but don’t touch the roots and brush away from them 4. Scrunch the gel on the hair’s surface, avoiding the roots. 5. Leave the hair to air dry naturally and fluff it Additional tips: ~ please don’t use thick products , as they will weigh the hair down making it have less volume ~ please avoid putting too many products especially on the roots ~please scrunch the gel into the hair instead of applying it randomly Thank you and have a great day/night

[@aaliyah-fr8cf]

@@seulgi-ahhhh2758 what

[@seulgi-ahhhh2758]

@@aaliyah-fr8cf it was just for my reference lol

[@yazanarafat5997]

How often do you do this

[@chelledawn3971]

Thank you!

[@jasminei18324]

the don't side is literally my entire routine smh, and i was so confused why i haven't had any volume. thank you for this!

[@olimon3790]

The less volume side is not bad tho, is it? I like both styles but now im a bit conflicted on which to keep.

[@mikeyandNoah]

@@olimon3790 they’re both beautiful! But I get it I feel the same very conflicted about what to do with my own hair but if you’re happy and think it’s looks good then who cares if it’s the “don’t” side plus mell even said there’s nothing wrong with the “don’t” side just less volume 😄

[@Danielle-ek6si]

Both looks good but in the long term yhe dont side might experience build up more and worse hygral fatugue. Been there done that lol. The super long airdrying, product weighing down is just uncomfortable.

[@ellen7135]

My teenage daughter had thick curly hair an hates it an gets lots of comments in school about her hair being crazy ! I have enjoyed showing her your videos an it has have her lots of hints an tips to get it u see control! We are still struggling to find a good curly hairdresser though every hairdresser wants to style it straight 😠. Your finger curling tip is one of her favourites !! ❤️❤️ I don’t think you realise how much of a role model you and your sister are to young curly haired girls ❤️❤️

[@loriannebailey9877]

Listen to this woman she knows what she is saying. Stop searching other videos. THIS IS IT! Saved my curls 😭 I didn't even know my curls could be THIS pretty without finger coiling. Thank you so much. I'll definitely be pointing people to this video.

[@나뭇잎-f4t]

wow as an asian with straight-ass hair i didnt know u had to put so much effort to curly hair :0 respect to you gorgeous👏👏👏 😻😻

[@cindydashnaw407]

YOU SAVED MY WEDDING! I'd let my hair grow a bit and it was driving me crazy and making me sad -- my hair was going to look so bad for my wedding. But I found you and your videos and ended up with BEAUTIFUL style! THANK YOU!

[@michellewilson4907]

Omg!! Your tutorial helped sooo much!!! I have been trying to figure out my 4 year olds hair for what feels like forever!!! Tangles, tears and a frizzy mess every morning 😩 but not this morning! Last night I followed your tutorial and this morning she woke up with the most beautiful bouncy, non frizzy, no tears hair !! As a mother I can’t thank you enough for the win I felt this morning!!

[@lailamarii]

Literally the whole “don’t” side is my routine....

[@pbj1]

Same😪

[@bevtaggart1406]

Yep

[@natycald4879]

Me too 😫

[@nadinek8272]

Same....my whole family has straight hair and i always watched Brad Mondo. I styled my hair like someone with straight hair would style theirs :(

[@rosemarypowers5088]

Me too.

[@allxzntv206]

so i tried this and right now im at the drying part ,wish me luck EDIT:so its the day after and honestly my curls have never looked this good,they were so fry and brittle and always falling ,but now there so moisturized , smooth and curly ,thank you and i recommend this 1000000%

[@AnabelM0309]

Thanks:D

[@nidba2371]

did u switch to light weight products? what did u use?

[@kushalpanpaliya9476]

Phase 1: The wash 1. Shampoo from scalp to ends shampoo apply on scalp reason and make sure no build up is left, use brush/combe and let the shampoo flow down to ends while washing. 2. Conditioner from ends to scalp don't apply conditioner directly on scalp, start from mids and ends and slowly work your way up to scalp and wash it off Phase 2: Product use DO NOT use too many products with heavy ingredients, look at its viscosity or texture, it will weigh your hairs down. DO use water based products that are thin and light weight in texture. Phase 3: Product Application 1. Applying Don't make it soking soping wet. Do wet enough to hear the squish. This way product will get through hair evenly and easily. Don't apply product on the roots. Do start on mids and ends first, make sure it's saturated, and the slowly work your way up. 2. Brushing Don't brush downward you are pulling from root and this is gonna make curls stack on each other and flourish. Do work in vertical sections and style off of the scalp outward and up up and away. this will create more individual curl defination instead of making them all clump together. On top up up and away on sides back outwards 3. Gel Don't put on more, it will be harder to put on cast. This will put gel in side of the curls. Do small amount and put it on hand and crunch it in. If you want volume in the roots don't apply it, just apply and make cast on the outside of the curls. Phase 4: The Air Drying Process 1. move your hair, flip hair to both sides so it has volume but make sure it stays the way it dry so if you want alot of volume and movement in hair the move the hair around don't touch the curls. Don't air dry if its humide out. Phase 5: The fluff and finish Just soften out the cast. Try to break the clump of curl while its wet or do it gently at this step to not cause frize Fluff out the roots using fingers and do it from underneath. Thank you for your amazing video🔥❤️ Requesting a daily routine for day to day care and not just for styling day.

[@d4ug]

Thanks

[@forgetfulstranger]

Everyone with thick hair tryna get the don't side and everyone with thin hair tryna get the do side

[@kimberlyparis2733]

Exactly

[@anniemayfield4589]

lol why is this so true?

[@jazzy_for_jesus6048]

Nah I have thick hair and I want the do side

[@simon_9613]

just facts

[@dominiquejones2643]

I have thick curly hair and I want the do side. I hate products that leaves my hair feeling very “heavy” and drenched all day that makes it hard for my curls to have more volume and definition.

[@belphiescowpillow6908]

As the only person in my family with curly hair, I am very grateful I found out about you. I am now planning to let my hair be curly. Ever since I was little, my mom would brush out my curls after I took a shower to leave me with a ball of poof on my head. Back then I didn't like my curls, but now that I do I plan to let them free.

[@hannahmarie9520]

Nara Orozco I still brush out my curls till this day 😂😅

[@RhelaR]

Okay Girl! I am almost 60 years old and have never known how to style my curly hair! But thanks to you ... I'm learning and I love it! You are such a fantastic and funny teacher! Please keep it up! And THANK YOU!

[@Pinkiiiiii9]

YOU CHANGED MY LIFE, 5 years later, your video pops up on my feed and I followed it, all of the steps, and for the FIRST TIME my " 2c waves" look amazing and are FULLY DEFINED CURLS NOW. I love this tutorial too because it doesn't even matter what brand of products you use, this technique and steps are what matters and it works every time! So many tutorials have failed, yours was the first that worked and has been full proof for me for months. THANK! YOU!

[@zoeroberts2308]

CURLS 👩🏼‍🦱 1.) WASHING don’t put conditioner on roots❌ do start middle and near ends and work it through your hair ✅ 2.) STYLING don’t use to many products with reallly heavy ingredients ❌ do use water based products (aveda- be curly curl enhancer) (aveda- flax seed aloe) also very light weight ✅ 3.) APPLICATION don’t drench your curls❌ do make sure it’s wet enough so that you can hear the squish✅ don’t apply products directly on roots ❌ do start on your mid ends and rake it through squish the hair to hear that theirs enough put a little tiny bit at roots✅ don’t brush products downward❌ brush vertically and in sections start from scalp then go away on top of head work up✅ don’t put on tons of gel and rake down❌ do put some gel on your hands and scrunch it in✅ 4.) AIRDRYING don’t stand still while drying❌ do move your head around a bit flip hair over✅ don’t touch the curls ❌

[@mikreyn2002]

Zoe Roberts thanks I really needed this in writing

[@zoeroberts2308]

@@mikreyn2002 No Problem glad to help!

[@anaveronicaaponte]

You deserve more likes!

[@jeanmcneill7908]

I am a 61 year old woman that was born with curls but over the years I lost them. 2-1/2 years ago I had surgery and lost a bunch of hair. Due to loosing hair I changed my hair care habits and my hair became curly again. I have little to no idea how to take care of it. We are in a very humid climate so the friz is a daily battle. Your videos have helped me understand my hair and how I need to take care of it. My blood protein levels are still low so my hair has a long way to go but I’m learning how to maintain the friz while I bring back it’s health. Thanks!

[@selimasadfi2331]

Conditioner- mid to end of hair water based products for thin hair no soaking wet hair(wet enough to hear the squish) cream..start mids and ends squish hair and take it to the roots brushing.. vertical section style off the scalp away from face. work in sections. top section up and away gel- scrunch in and don't put too much products to the roots airdrying. move hair and flip hair over opposite way.

[@curlyt9609]

YES THANK YOU 😂

[@laylakhamis369]

Girl that’s the only curly hair video any girl needs, it explains EVERYTHING

[@piff7642]

Honestly, this is the most helpful curly hair care video I’ve seen. Half the time these video set super unrealistic expectations and don’t compare to the bad method side by side Like I’ve been putting my products in while my hair is too wet and probably using too much product

[@rozwilson9337]

OMG this is like curly thin hair 101!!! I am in my 40s and I wish we had these tips and videos were available when I was 14. Growing up with the only one girl with curly hair in the family was a challenge. Thank you! I will try these tips. So excited! Better late than never.

[@rachellep2581]

Amen! Couldn't agree more. I also am late KZbin just was not around 🤣.

[@cicichapman1699]

What to DO; > Shampoo/cleanse scalp then apply conditioner to mids and ends first and work it through to roots. >Use more water based products (gels) >Lightly apply products, make it wet enough to hear a squish when you squeeze the hair >Apply product mids to ends first and then work it through to the roots >Brush vertically and outward/off and up away from the scalp in sections. starting with bottom clipping off the top >use a small amount of gel, then scrunch it into hair >Leave roots with least amount of product >When air drying, allow hair to move and get airflow. To get movement in your hair, move your hair. Can flip to get air to roots and have more volume. But not the whole time - wherever the hair drys. It will want to stay Get volume before it drys >Scrunch the cast out and fluff out the root from underneath DONT: Apply conditioner directly to roots and pile it. Use too many products with heavy ingredients (butters and oils) Soak hair with product, no soaking dripping wet hair Don't apply any products directly to roots Brush downward A shit ton of gel (decreases volume adds more definition but weighs hair down) puts gel into the curls rather than the outside Don't be a statue when drying Try to get the volume after it dries

[@birdxiee]

Was recommended this channel by someone I met at Bible camp, she was the only one with curly hair, and I told her how pretty it looked, and how I struggle alot with my hair! Thank you!

[@nlr11276]

This tutorial was recorded almost 2 years ago now and I find it hilarious!!! I'm glad I stumbled up on it, I'm a huge air dryer fan

[@jennyan9375]

@2:07conditioner @3:41water @4:18cream @4:53brush @9:40gel

[@Charlotte-hf5jz]

you’re a life saver omg

[@estherphillips4663]

I'm laughing because I'm at the beginning of my curly hair journey and did ALL of the no side and wondered why my curls are so flat 😂😂 can't wait to try this next week

[@rinnieb2290]

Let us know how it goes!

[@ttthecat]

I think this young woman may have changed my life, I did almost every darn, don't she listed-- for decades!!! I can't wait to do this! Thank you for your wisdom 🙏🏾

[@urikostar7164]

Phase 1 wash- 1:23 Phase 2 products- 2:25 Phase 3 application- 2:58 Phase 4 air drying- 8:10 Phase 5 finish- 12:10

[@mendacium9209]

Thanks fam!

[@CynisterBeauty]

I've been practicing and testing finger combing methods/wide tooth comb on my daughter who has her daddy's naturally curl hair and omg girl! Your video about the "brush away and up from the root" for volume is fabulous. I am loving it! I am still learning how to care for my daughter's hair and teaching her the do's and don't. So she wont have to be too envious of her lil sis' naturally straight hair. Hair love starts young 💖💆💁 thank you! Her hair is fine and curly. I wont deny. I was completely intimidated by it AND in love with her hair 💖

[@destmart9563]

Does not air drying it still work the same

[@babyshan211]

As a newbie to the natural hair routine, I swear this is the best instructional hair video I've seen. Thanks:)

[@PinkBabyDoll]

You literally just told me what I’ve been doing wrong for 30 years. Thank GOD for KZbin and people like you. I have hair very similar to yours and I have NEVER thought to get a water based products. I’ve been doing it wrong my WHOLE LIFE!!! omgggg!! I am soooo very grateful for this video and your channel. Thank you thank you thank you !

[@saidejayeegames1845]

WHEN I TELL YOU I TRIED THIS ONCE AND IT HELPED EVERYTHING I NEVER KNEW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF MY HAIR ITS A NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE I WAS SO IN SHOCK I CRIED BC I HAVEN'T SEEN MY HAIR THIS CURLY SINCE I WAS LITTLE

[@JorgeLuis80100]

As a guy who has curly hair I am truly thankful I came across your video! Definitely going to use your videos to better take care of my curls! I DEFINITELY need to start taking better care of my hair 😭😭😭😩😩

[@AsteRID24]

Finally! A video that tells me how to style my hair, air dried, 😄 because I can't afford a diffuser-yet. 😅😐

[@artsE866]

I know right!? I am the same way right now, but I do hope to buy one someday 😂

[@yurecandelario8196]

I been in the curly hair universe since 2016, I can tell you that her tips are the most accurate tips for fine hair I have ever watched. Highly recommended.

[@looo5281]

This is probably the BEST CURLY HAIR VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN. WOW. Thank you! 😫😫

[@Anne-wf1vo]

Basic tip; haircuts matter. If you want nice curls, get a haircut that works (lots of layers).

[@marcos75sparkle]

Agree

[@vincentmendez7527]

this video changed the game. period. i want to wash my hair now and do literally everything she did

[@cassandraallen9032]

😱 I didn’t know I could move/should move!!! Game changer!!! I’ve been sitting on my couch like a gargoyle trying to let my hair dry! I’m 🤯

[@alexarojas5631]

I’m ashamed to say that my routine is the entire don’t side 😫 I can see clearly now that I was wrong! THANK YOU!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ManesByMell]

It’s not completely “wrong”, it just comes down to preference! Some people like that look too but if you’re looking for volume, I’m glad you found this video! Good luck 🤗

[@katelynvcm6185]

1:51 1. Don’t drown your roots with conditioner 2:31 2. Don’t use too many ingredients in products 2:56 3. How to learn the “technique” 4:33 4. Start from your mid-ends 5:21 5. Brush in other directions

[@kimsoomin3851]

for the second tip you might mean "using products with too many ingredients that weigh your hair down" *

[@tatianalebronpagan4801]

All my life people have been telling me how much they love my hair! I have been styling my curls wrong for forever. I cannot imagine how my hair will look if I style it the correct way! I learned so much! Thank you so much for this! You have amazing hair!

[@Nauhtei]

Its honestly quite extraordinary how the same hair can get such different results depending on how you manage it.

[@anikadashaputra8893]

if u wanna write this down/remember: 1. cleanse hair well (shampoo) 2. condition - do mids/ends not too much on roots 3. apply curl cream (start with a little product then add more as needed) - start from mids/bottom and work your way up - you know when you have enough product when you hear the squish 4. brush bottom half of hair sideways in sections away from the scalp 5. brush top half of hair upside down away from scalp 6. use a little gel on palms and scrunch - add more gel if needed 7. move hair around while drying, don't be stiff 8. once dry, scrunch and fluff up curls

[@Ashley-sl5qp]

Anika Dash tysm

[@spagetd1526]

she’s totally that hair stylist that is her clients best friends and they give each other all the tea while they’re getting their hair done

[@sarai5990]

This helped a lot!!! I have curly hair but it’s very thin and where I go wrong is putting the products directly into the roots of my hair and I never understood why my hair was not voluminous, now I understand why specially bc I have very thin hair.

[@delilahwilliams7372]

I really liked both sides but I appreciate the lesson because now I know how to do my hair and have the volume. I’ve been doing the don’t side all my life. I have been slowly learning how to appreciate and care for my curly hair. It’s because of videos like these that really helped me through my journey. Thanks so much!

[@nelliewoods8282]

I’m so mad right now 🤣🤣🤣🤣I do exactly what you do on the don’t do side !!!!!!! I takes my hair from 6am until 10am to dry😪..... so happy I found you .......

[@ManesByMell]

I hope my tips help you 🤞

[@DesiraeMoncada]

I literally just did the routine for the don’t side.... 🙄😂😂😂 i ended the style process like “why aren’t my roots curly?!” WELP HERES MY ANSWER LOL

[@kurlykaitlyn]

Any other curly heads feel like while we love our curls it’s a life long job? When I get lazy with my hair, it shows. And I mean lazy as I’m not being so attentive to the details and steps. I still apply all the products but during the applying and drying process I just do it and then chill out without plopping all the time and helping define every curl.

[@alishajennings2013]

I'm so glad you said it was painful when your hair was wet and cold. I've said I can't stand to air-dry in the winter bc it hurts my scalp and everyone looks at me like I'm crazy and they have no idea what I'm talking about.

[@mirandawebb6644]

I have been doing the DONT side my whole life, wo THANK YOU! I havent tried your way yet but I for sure will give this a go!

[@nadya6601]

I'm the only one with curly hair in my house and I only just turned 13 and have no idea how to take care of my super curly hair and this video helped so much thank you for your help if any of you guys in the comments have any suggestions pls let me know.thank you

[@tayynatae]

OMG U SPEAK TO ME!!!! I'm 13 in the same situation

[@nadya6601]

@@tayynatae if you want so more help I'm going to post on my channel my favorite hair styles

[@SuperDary27]

The products you use are super important. If you want you can begin the curly girl method, it helps a lot.

[@nadya6601]

@@SuperDary27 thank you will definitely check it out

[@nanometers5859]

I think this is the best curly hair routine video I found yet, can't wait to try this**

[@jessf2199]

Thank you!!!!! After a lifetime of what I thought was straight hair, a new hairdresser asked if I wanted her to cut my hair to bring out the curl. It was great, but I couldn't reproduce the effect at home! Now I can! Thank you so much!

[@YvannaBrooke]

i loved this! super helpful cause it's so hard to avoid "triangle" hair when you're a curly girl➰

[@RomysDuran]

Dude this video is literally amazing and answered every question that I’ve been wondering all my life. Everything you did on the dont side is literally what I do, including using Cantu coconut 😭 Thank you so much for this!!!! This is going to change my curl pattern SO much. Ahhh!!! Best video ever.

[@Letty_U]

​@@Tam___ This is extremely ignorant and rude. You don't know this person to assume what their hair is like. There are varying types of hair in the black community - some with 'white girl hair' and others with curly, kinky, coily hair. This video, imo, still contains information anyone can use and modify to their routine.

[@RomysDuran]

T. G I may be black but my curl pattern is the same as hers. I’m pretty sure this video is universal and has nothing to do with race. She also mentioned that she’s a hair stylist and has worked with all types of curls from wavy to kinky, so yea, I trust her opinion. I even tried it yesterday and her tips did work so move along

[@anmo7544]

1:19 five phases: 1:49 phase one: a good wash routine 2:25 phase two: products to use 2:56 phase three: product application 8:08 phase four: the air drying process 11:44 phase five: fluff and finish

[@nothinghere-x5y]

Tysm!

[@jeriwells7647]

What is the best hair product to use 🤔

[@milliondeez7660]

I air dry my hair like that since years and its realy the best way to get your hair dry and more volume in a healthy way!

[@nosositys5696]

THIS SAVED MY HAIRRRRRR. the wrong side is everything i do to my hair . omg i cant

[@ms.1tgirl]

can you make a video on your favorite drugstore water based products ? it would really help a girl out 💞

[@HazelMorales100]

I'm straight hair (never liked it lol, is 1a), but I have a *gorgeous curly hair toddler* (I think she's 3b,3c) and her hair is starting to get a little longer and I've been kind of struggling on how to style her hair, just realized I've been doing like 3 things wrong D:, and it totally can change the look of her hair, most because it's still so thin (because she's a toddler) so this video is a lifesaver

[@ConceptsByChristi]

I’ve followed your tips throughout your videos and I just want to say my hair has NEVER looked this good in MY LIFE. I’ve never had day 2 curls look good and I woke up and my hair was freaking flawless. Thank you, u goddess

[@CleverandClassy]

Curly hair is so much work 😭 I just got a few curly hair products for the first time and I'm going to do this.. wish me luck

[@soshanicey]

damn I was doing most things on the don't list and wondering WHY CANT I GET VOLUME😂😂😂 thank you for helping a girl out ily

[@SuperbiaeDefici]

You are an absolute angel. I'm serious. At 37 years old, I randomly encountered someone talking about the curly girl method; namely, how you might figure out if you actually have textured hair. AND. Guess what?! I have spent the last 37 years of my existence on this great green earth treating my textured (curl pattern as yet unknown, most likely 2B/2C, I've seen a few ringlets in there but can't get them to stay) hair like it's straight. Now, I really don't know if this texture developed at some later point in my life or I was born with it, but one thing I do know is that I was known for my suuuper long, PIN straight, bright blonde (freakin' platinum) hair as a child, and that I NEVER let ANYONE touch it. (Except my cousin. Love her to death.) So. Over the course of all these long years of blow drying and round brushing and sleeking back into a high, tight (way too tight!) ponytail.. uhhh.. needless to say I'm dealing with some major damage to my tresses. And. It. Is. Stressin'. Me. Out. But lo and behold ! An angel, with eyes that match mine! Gliding down from the heavens, head swathed in perfect golden curls, shining like a halo on all who lay eyes on her! Singing to me everything I need to know so I can take care of the beautiful locks I've been gifted! Genuinely can't thank you enough. You're a fount of helpful and insightful hair care tips and tricks as well as an incredibly funny, intelligent, and charming woman. This world is brighter for having you in it, and I sincerely wish you nothing but the best life has to offer!

[@shahaylaononaiye]

This needs to be required viewing for all stylists 🙌🏼 I always walk out of the salon, wet or poofy.

[@courtneyariel2732]

I clicked this video bc my hair looked like the “don’t” side 🥴! Thank you sooo much for this! 💛

[@journey3445]

my hair on a good day looks like the "don't" side omg. I will definitely try this out on my next wash day

[@Eiramzify]

'If you do anything like I did on the 'dont' side this may be your problem' I literally do all of that 😭 Thanks for the tips!

[@thariqthassim820]

hi im 13 year old girl can i use hair cream or anything beacause back part of my hair is a bit srtaight and i dont have volume on top

[@leia.amidala77]

I have to say, this is literally the only curly hair routine video I could actually pay attention too, you are so entertaining and funny. This has helped me so much, I know exactly what I've been doing wrong with my hair and I can't wait to try your techniques. Thank you so much 🤍🤍

[@tehreemraza123]

I actually need to lose the volume so I guess I'll be doing all the don'ts. Thanks for this.

[@Magenta0012]

Tehreem Raza SAME!

[@Fangirl_dd]

Ok but you're bad side is still better than mine 😂... God i need to take care of my hair

[@karissathiele3961]

I honestly think mell doesnt know how to make her hair look bad, because both sides are goals for me

[@katiebononno8775]

Same 😂

[@Xenicaa]

your left, my right is how my hair usually looks after drying. i had NO IDEA that i was doing everything wrong! mell, you're an ANGEL!!!

[@Ohlalalynnie]

This was a very Bill the science guy type curly hair explanation. I’m here for it. 🤓

[@lynnmanheim5116]

It seems to me that your fluffier side has more hair volume largely because of where your part is. It would be interesting to see a contrast between the two sides if you had a part down the middle. That said, I really enjoyed watching the video from beginning to end. It made me forget that I'd been looking for something entirely unrelated!

[@eggy8108]

UGH I've been trying to sort my curls our during covid and I have been so misled. I tried it your way and omg... Instant results! Thank you so much! I've been doing the don't side this whole time 😅... how did I not come across your videos sooner? 😄

[@sophiacordon177]

Imma try it now I’ve seen a lot of good comments well if im going to order the product

[@shannongerau7461]

lmao i didnt even know i had curly hair until my mom and I went to a different person for our hair

[@soniamartell9220]

Now I understand why my hair is so flat! 😑 My hair looks like the "don't" side every time. I can't wait to try your tips. Thank you!!!

[@orignial_gurl0316]

Me: oooo that's so cute Her: This is the don't side Me: oh....

[@jazzlynnjohansen3261]

Right?! I love that side way better than the do side

[@ashenone6166]

@@jazzlynnjohansen3261 Theres no volume tho, it just looks flat.

[@CaramalGoddessFrFr]

@@jazzlynnjohansen3261 Its damp, soggy, took four hours to dry, its crusty, flat, and heavy. Big no no.

[@kiarahubbardd]

@@CaramalGoddessFrFr well, it’s preference. I personally like it better. A lot better

[@tamlynn786]

@@ashenone6166 I don’t like big hair or big volume curls because I don’t like hair around my face. I prefer the flat side.

[@arizmack6341]

me sitting here with my hair looking like the don’t side 👁👄👁

[@dayannemelo2834]

LOL the same here

[@catrandall100]

Yep!

[@izkmky2811]

Dude give that routine ! My hair is thicker than a truck

[@iitsselena_s]

Her don't side is literally better than my hair

[@izkmky2811]

@@iitsselena_s me too 😭

[@freakinbetz]

Please do a demonstration video on someone with thin/fine hair 🙏🏻 I have long, fine, wavy hair and struggle to find videos for help because all these women have thick luxurious hair 😅

[@plunkybug]

Savannah's Vegan Eats yasss!

[@IJustWantToUseMyName]

Thank you. I am just learning (at 50!) that I actually have curl to my hair. I’ve always been wavy right after a shower, but by the end of the day, especially if I slept on it, it’s straight and blah. I’ve been trying things over this past week and it has been curly, but no oomph. Watching this has shown me what I was doing wrong. I was close, but still very wrong.

[@totkev3172]

when the “DONT” side is your hair routine 🤦🏽‍♀️😭😂

[@totkev3172]

but my products don’t look clumpy like that lmaoo

[@meagancotter2147]

Omg. I was literally doing EVERYTHING wrong. 😂😭 I'm going to wash my hair NOW and see if this works for me. Lol thank you!

[@moroomorii]

UPDATE US BABE

[@stephl1841]

She's like the older sister that I didn't know I needed.

[@parkwooddoorsllc.6433]

48 years old and have had limp curls. Wow! bought the brush and did exactly what you said and MAGIC....without using my blow dryer.. Dancing a gig over here. Thank you sis!

[@ViralVibes_01]

Really did the brush make a difference, I feel if a use a brush I Will not have curls anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@TommyLeeOscar]

I just learned how to maintain and style my sons curls thank you for this video 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@yeeyoo4312]

When my curls look like your bad side I think it looks good but gawtt thank you for a routine

[@mariapensa1819]

omg same ✋

[@childhoodlibrary]

**Phase 1 - Washing** DO: Start on the mids and ends of your hair! DON'T: Put shampoo and conditioner right on the scalp. No no! **Phase 2 - Product Usage** DO: Use water based and lighter products! DON'T: Use heavy products that feel like pudding. Pudding is good, just not in hair! **Phase 3 - Application** DO: Spray/Wet your hair enough so that it's not dripping, but it's like a lightly watered sponge. Start on your ends and mids and give the roots just a little bit of product love. Brush sideways to give curl individuality and scrunch for volume! DON'T: Have your hair soaking, dripping wet and/or apply products directly on the root (and too much of it), as it'll weigh it down. Brushing downwards with all this will have all the curls lump together, which is no good! **Phase 4 - [Air] Drying** DO: Flip hair and move around as needed! DON'T: Let it sit. Let them curls move! **Phase 5 - "Fluff and Finish"** DO: Lightly more scrunching! DON'T: Leave it as it is. Unless you like that. But for volume, this is a no! I wrote this to follow along quicker, thank you so much for this video! ✨

[@teteteli107]

very helpful, thank you!!

[@serene3960]

bro you are wrong she said dont put “product” and conditioner on your roots not shampoo,shampoo is for scalp

[@serene3960]

@@sommerwillis5648 wait what I couldnt understand you scalp and roots are the same place aren’t they?

[@beccanarratives]

I have puffy hair and tons of volume. I came here to see the don't to weigh down my hair. It looks so pretty on your hair. ❤❤

[@sofiathefirst0102]

Sameee I love the way the flat defined side looks lol

[@cryptidofoz]

Same. My hair is super thick and it kind just does the volume thing on it's own lol I don't like the way it looks if it's got extra volume added in since my curls still aren't very defined. I'm good with the more 'weighed down' look because my 'weighed down' looks more like her 'more volume' side once it's dried lol

[@shaunachevalier9634]

I can't believe how much I'm learning from you. I'm FREEEEE

[@ManesByMell]

😍😍😍 I AM HAIR FOR YOU

[@drajoycevargas]

the don'ts is literally how my hair looks lmao. Thank you for the tips!

[@saamwaam]

I like that frizzy look tho!! SO 70S 80S disco vibes. 😍

[@shaym4306]

That’s how I get my hair to look 🖤

[@peeche3m]

Same! I love the disco frizzy look 😍

[@chris7563]

I love her seriousness 😭💞 sis, you're a lifesaver