CURLY HAIR TRANSITION TIPS | WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED MY NATURAL HAIR JOUNREY PART 2

#curlytransition #curlyhairmotivation #cgmindia #curlygirltipsandtricks
I wish I had someone tell me everything I'm about to say in this video. It would have spared me so much thought when I was transitioning to my natural wavy/curly hair.
FIND PART 1 OF THIS VIDEO HERE:
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I broke the video down into 3 parts after a poll I did on instagram.
The intro + outros are the same for lack of a more elegant solution. I am unable to film a new intro right now.
I would really appreciate you sharing your own stories and experiences in the comments. Motivate & encourage each other! Its something I wish I had more of when I first started my natural curly hair journey.
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[@85-subhadrapanda80]

I never used astraightener or curler kn my hair. No coloring either but its never been tame. I just brushed and braided till now and now i know u can do so much styling without harming your hair!!!

[@mrskhan597]

You are right. Infact I have cried many times before going anywhere because I couldn't manage/ style my wavy hair. Great tips. Really appreciate. Extremely underrated channel. Your hair is just too beautiful 😍🤩

[@inshanagpal2766]

Omg, this video one just made my day in the sense I feel sooo relaxed now. Here's why, it's been 4 months that I started CGM and one question that still haunts me is do i really know about my hair porosity ? And the follow up thought that comes instantly is how will I know what to do with my hair if I do not even know about my hair porosity. How will I select the right product ? Now, after watching this video, I felt light. I am sure one day I will know everything that I need to know about my hair, it's porosity, curl type (i get confused if I am 2A, 2B or 2C), density, coarse etc., one day, some day :-)

[@MichelleManuel]

I'm glad you found this video. This whole playlist is a must watch when you feel intimidated on your journey.

[@divyadhawan1340]

I m starting my Curly Girl routine and your video is so helpful in getting rid of the doubts and motivating to go ahead with the journey. After trying to get my hair straight for so many years and damaging them in the process... Now i am ready to embrace my curls/waves... 🙂

[@MichelleManuel]

This is lovely to hear. I'm sure your hair is going to be amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@heathers7265]

Great info and tips! Thank you! ❤️ I'm at 2b/2c and I have to admit I don't want my hair to get curlier either. 😂 I want my hair to stop at curls like yours, your hair is beautiful! 🥰 I know I can't focus on how curly my hair is (or gets) though, I just need to embrace it, no matter how wild it gets. 😂

[@MichelleManuel]

What will be will be. You'll love it either way. Curlier or looser. That's the beauty of time. That's the beauty of CGM. Sometimes I remember some of my old thoughts and the ridiculous expectations I had of my hair and laugh. I didn't see any of it coming. Grateful for it all. Both the ups and downs. :)

[@seematiwari3332]

First. Yayy Also, I believe that a thorough research is necessary prior to starting the cg method. I came to know about this method almost a year ago but I have been following it only for the last two months. It helps you sooo much during the journey. Talking about the "feeling alone" feeling, I got a lot of support on this channel once I decided to share. So, I would encourage anyone who is feeling alone on their cg journey to talk so that they may steer across that. ❤

[@MichelleManuel]

Absolutely. It's so important to read about cgm and watch as many videos as possible. KZbin is a fantastic resource for it! About support, I request you to pay it forward, that will make me very happy! ❤️

[@seematiwari3332]

😊 with all my heart, if given chance

[@sidheesaraff3470]

4. Don't focus/fixate on hair porosity, hair density, moisture protein balance in the first month of transitioning. Take a few months to understand your hand 5. Don't focus on curl types and dont be pretermined. CGM is about accepting your natural texture

[@amrapalidasgupta3103]

Louveeee how your hair looks right now.. "perfect your technique, don't jump products".. My mantra from now! ❤️ Keep the videos coming, they are Supa helpful.. Hugs..

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Pali! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@2priras]

Thanks ,I m so happy that I finally got ur channel,really my hair will get new life ☺️

[@MichelleManuel]

That's really sweet Rashmi! ❤️❤️❤️

[@deepshikhapasari7965]

Im loving the transformation that your hair has gone through. From the initial videos to now. Maybe you should do a video on that! ❤️❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Deepshika! When I finish 1 year of cgm, I'll consider making a video on my transition.

[@JAYAVASANTHE]

Michelle, thank you for the realistic tips for a frizzy wavy hair like mine. I have been following your cgm tips & techniques for sometime and it’s very useful for me, as I have recently started with the techniques and other products like gel (though I have been using cg shampoo and conditioner for more than a year). And this topic was much needed today, as I was doubtful about the way the products were working with the techniques, so let me wait for some more time to see how better it changes. Thanks again...

[@MichelleManuel]

Give it some time. And definitely keep a note on each wash day. Write down exactly what you did. How many pumps of product. How many sections. The way in which you made your curl clumps. The results. What went wrong. It's very important to keep track. I know you'll get there. Don't give up!

[@JAYAVASANTHE]

Thanks for the motivation. I use Shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie, is it better to use leave in before the gel?

[@MichelleManuel]

@@JAYAVASANTHE yup. Leave in and then finish with the gel

[@JAYAVASANTHE]

Thanks so much. Appreciate your quick responses. God bless

[@ansharahkhan3513]

The first time i did cgm my hair looks kinda nice when it's wet bt when it dries it got so frizzy n my mom was like "what r u doing ?ur hairs not curly , this product will damage them ! N m just like 'patience mother' well i say that to myself everyday too😅 thnks for the pep talk

[@MichelleManuel]

I'm sure you've come a long way since then! And it's only going to get better ❤️

[@janakapriya2086]

Hi Michelle....I m getting addicted to ur videos... thank you so much for such a detailed explanations .... how to take care of curls while using Helmet...my curly hair becoming druy frizzy ..

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much! Very sweet of you to leave me this comment! 😘 Wrap your hair in a satin scarf or use a bonnet under your helmet! ❤️ Once your off the bike, fluff for the gods and your hair should hold up very nicely! ❤️

[@janakapriya2086]

@@MichelleManuel thank you dear....u r my curly hair guru....u look stunning and stylish...ur tips really helpful to my day to day routine...I m just a Beginner...I have started cgm Last year ...it's really magical and started loving my hair ...u r going a great job ..

[@MichelleManuel]

@@janakapriya2086 thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@deepika9338]

Same here 🖐

[@aditirath265]

So motivational! I am binge watching your vedios. Literally. Super informative! Love them🥺❤

[@MichelleManuel]

You just made my day Aditi! ❤️

[@afrinmazid1911]

You changed my day❤️ Keep them coming

[@afrinmazid1911]

Also you have mentioned in the comments here to use the blue enliven gel....but if I'm not wrong I think you have also mentioned somewhere in the comments of some other vidoes that blue and green one are to be used after 6months in this journey (Correct me if I'm wrong) .. As a beginner which one will be helpful?

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey Afrin. No. I don't think I mentioned using the enliven gel after 6 months of cgm. What I have mentioned is that the gel has alcohol and I'm ok with it because my hair needs that hold for prolonged results during the week.

[@afrinmazid1911]

@@MichelleManuel okay, then I'm buying the blue one...thanks again....❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

@@afrinmazid1911 awesome! Go for it! ❤️ Btw check out part 2 and 3 of this video. ❤️

[@afrinmazid1911]

@@MichelleManuel done already..very very informative ❤️

[@Tina-qq1zy]

Even your chatty videos are so full of advice for curly girls.. Just keep them coming

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you! ❤️

[@shubhanshigarodia4393]

All your videos are so informative and detailed❤️❤️ please do videos on co wash, post co wash, do we need to oil hair before co washing

[@MichelleManuel]

Co-washing isn't suited to the indian climate imo.

[@KC-ge2ui]

This is amazing!! Awesome awesome awesome!!

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@anupamasuna7494]

If you can do a full week hair care routine plzzz😁

[@MichelleManuel]

I could. :)

[@deescgm9947]

Everyday when I visit to the salon to trim my hair. The one who is cutting the hair used to say ' hey look at your hair its sooo frizzy!!! Just get a shorter hair cut or straighten your hair and so on!!! Yeah you are right? People make so much comments about your hair, if you possessed a curly hair!!!! Its soo disgusting😔😔😔

[@MichelleManuel]

I know. It can be so totally frustrating to hear comments like these. :(

[@deescgm9947]

Thanks for sharing these invaluable information with us !! 👩‍🦱👩‍🦱

[@MichelleManuel]

@@deescgm9947 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@85-subhadrapanda80]

I just went and bought a wow protein mask. Mostly coz i know winters are gonna be dry. And i didn't have asjngle protein product in my bag. Lets see how my hair fares. And i used a sulfate shampoo after like 2 years. Feels good

[@MichelleManuel]

Check out my video on how to clarify your hair. Clarifying should be done regularly to remove buildup. It's an essential step.

[@manasapappu2574]

Please suggest enliven hair gel for 2c, 3a curls. When I style my hair wet it's like 2c and frizzy. And when styling damp with a widetooth comb in up direction it is like 3a hair and my hair journey is like 3 months and using home made flax seed gel. When my hair is getting dried it is not holding the shape I think it is because of the gel and frizz so much of knots. Please do a detailed review on flash drying .😊

[@MichelleManuel]

I think you need to experiment with your styling routine till you get it right. I know you expressed concerns about wet frizz and now flash drying. All of it boils down to the basics, which would include getting your styling routine right. The enliven gel is really good for hold. Try the blue one (level 4 hold or the green one (level 5 hold). Consider plopping. Try wet styling, try damp styling. Try upside and upright styling. Try using a brush like the Denman for defined curls. It works wonders on 3 type hair. Keep experimenting. Like I mentioned in the video, don't focus on advanced things if you haven't perfected the basics yet.

[@manasapappu2574]

@@MichelleManuel thank you Michelle.

[@supriyakatta3078]

@@MichelleManuel Hey Michelle, is the enliven blue gel suitable to use in extreme humid regions as well ? I have 3B, 3C hair, please help me with this query.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@supriyakatta3078 yup.

[@deepika9338]

Hi Michelle I bought new a straightener last week, I thought I can tame my frizzy hair with this straighter so that I can look pretty good with neat n shiny hair.. But after watching your video I realise I think I too have a wavy/curly hair.... But now am in a confuse state of mind tht I shud be happy😊 or sad ☹️ ..... Don't worry I will be ok.... I just need to figure out what is best for me... 😇😞 and work on tht....

[@MichelleManuel]

Hi Dipika! Why do you have to choose? Why can't you have both? ❤️❤️❤️❤️ You can apply hair nutrition and hair knowledge to straight as well as curly hair. If I were you, I would try it. Give it one year with all honestly. Then if I feel like it's too much, I'd quit cgm. Wear my hair straight part time and curly part time.

[@deepika9338]

Oh really. .. I can do this 😍😍😍 I don't need to get committed to one style na... Wow 🥰 feels so good hearing this.... Am Happy tht you are there for girls like us who don't have any knowledge about all this.... I am learning so much from you from the day I started watching your videos... About right nutrition to our hair and skin... Wish you get sucess in whatever you do.... Love you😘❤

[@MichelleManuel]

@@deepika9338 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ You can do this! I promise. Watch my hair journey videos. See where I started and how far I've come. It will motivate your socks off

[@deepika9338]

Yes Michelle I am watching your all Videos Non-Stop 😍 you must be knowing 😊. As am very new to this.... Some of the things are going on top of my head 😁 but still am watching you video again n again whenever I get time and understand more..... Right now I don't have much time to look for more information anywhere. I Feels so reliable here. So watching your basic Curly wavy Hair routine. I have placed an order for 1. Shampoo - Moms.co(which is protein shampoo), 2. Conditioner- Reequil Babassu (assuming watching your hair porosity video, may be my hair is medium porosity or just being on safer side and will find out in my journey what will be my Hair porosity) 3. Leave-In conditioner - Northwish ( I got a 🤘😝🤘discount here Thank you so much 😇) 4. Gel - Enliven (Green) 5. Deep conditioner - Wow Sunflower Biolipids & Argan oil Hair mask. So I watched you all techniques. How to do it. Once I receive my all orders, I will start CGM. So this is clear. Next I watched your first wash, clarifying and chelating video, I understood 90%. I will make more efforts on reading and watching videos. Just few Queries - How will I understand I shud give a break to Moms.Co (protein shampoo) and use clarifying/chelating shampoo. Is it possible for you to make a flow chart where it say go on with protein - if hair is in so n so condition use - clarifying shampoo or go with regular shampoo, sometimes like this.... I donno if it's possible. Just an idea. You see if possible. 😊 Lastly am so excited to start this. I will surely share my progress on Instagram if I get good results 😇🤞 Love you so much for being my Inspiration 💞😘

[@meghanaimandi5833]

I'm using wow shampoo and conditioner, I'm loving them. I have a hair type very similar to u.. I'm searching for leave in cream and gel, can I buy fix my curl leave in and gel? Also please can u suggest any affordable denman brush?

[@MichelleManuel]

I have detailed reviews on both the fix my curls leave in cream and curl quenching hair butter. Check them out and see if they will suit you.

[@MichelleManuel]

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[@rachelfelix5128]

We had the same curl pattern, the sad thing is I cut it pixie out of boredom then I bleach and dye it red then dye it black again, now the crown part of my hair is dry and lost its elasticity and the curl pattern is damage. Thankfully the bangs part are still curly

[@MichelleManuel]

Oh no! It's okay grow. It's just hair. It grows back.

[@hinakhajuria]

I've been trying CGM for a couple of weeks. It's been divine. But my curls don't hold for too long. Definitely not a week. So I'm using product in my hair every two or three days. Would that fuck it up? Also is enliven gel harmful for the hair? Is mousse better than gel? I am a bit wary of using gel on my hair forever. I got the set wet cool gel and tried that, it made my hair very crunchy and curls were good. But my brother was like this is going to be very very bad for your hair. I know it's less harmful than using heat and straightening chemical filled shampoos etc. But if gel is harmful, how does one care for their hair to counter its effects? Hair masks?

[@MichelleManuel]

Your hair will hold better once you progress on your journey. The enliven gel contains alcohol and dmdm* hydantoin. Covered this in my video on gels and why i use it.. Use a cg friendly gel. Cg products have nourishing ingredients..

[@KasunHe]

Can you pls do a tutorial on this hair look.

[@MichelleManuel]

I wish I could. It's never the same! Lol.

[@saltnatnaseem5738]

I don't want my 2a hair type to b more curly.. I guess I should nt follow strict cgm Just masks shampoos conditioner nd serum will suffice?

[@MichelleManuel]

Yes. Absolutely. Wavy hair can break most rules of cgm I feel. ❤️

[@shikhamartin6546]

Before u have used enliven gel the yellowish one right? Now the blue one ! Am planning to buy a gel tat wrks for 2a 2b.. should i buy the blue or yellowsh one??

[@MichelleManuel]

Get the blue one. I've tried many gels from enliven.

[@shikhamartin6546]

@@MichelleManuel thankyou for ur rply 😙😙😙😙

[@supriyakatta3078]

Hey Michelle... Is the enliven blue gel suitable to use in humid regions as well ? I have 3B, 3C hair. Please help me with this query.

[@mansigoswami3]

Hey, can I use CG shampoo and conditioner but not follow CGM completely?

[@MichelleManuel]

Great question. I've explained using cg and non cg products in detail in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5nCkmOjaaeUaqc Please have a look

[@mansigoswami3]

@@MichelleManuel Thankyou 💚

[@ruchimuraleedharan6147]

how to clean scalp of flakes/dandruff during CGM?? If I go without 3-4 days of hair wash (in India) my scalp gets itchy and I get flakes... Please help

[@MichelleManuel]

Stop styling your hair for now. Tackle the dandruff issue and then resume styling

[@megsipiy]

Hi Michelle...have sent u a dm on insta... i cant fig out if my hair is 2b type...? Also, suggest a budget friendly frizz free shampoo, conditioner and gel... And what is leave-in conditioner ? How and when to apply it ?

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey Megha. I'm sorry but due to some time constraints/person problems, I am not able to read and reply to all my dms. There simply aren't enough hours in the day. I hope you understand. ❤️ For product recommendations please watch my video on cg products available in india. I've listed out some very affordable quality products in the video. I have explained curl type in "my what is cgm" video. Please have a look. If you're able to spend some time and watch my playlists you will find every single answer you are looking for and more! Sending you lots of love and encouragement!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Personal** probs

[@MichelleManuel]

With regard to what is leave in conditioner, I have a video on it as well! Please go through my beginner to cgm playlist. ❤️❤️❤️

[@megsipiy]

Thanks :)

[@aditirath265]

Can you please review some of the products which say that they are meant for curly hair please?

[@MichelleManuel]

Sure. Which products are you looking for reviews on? I'm considering doing curl up, fix my curls and ashba next. But they're on the expensive side.

[@aditirath265]

@@MichelleManuel culp up actually! But obviously all of them are very popular. So will be more than grateful if you review all. Thankyou:)

[@MichelleManuel]

@@aditirath265 the curl up curl cream is a protein product I think. I'll review fix my curls first since they have a protein and a moisture leave in.

[@aditirath265]

@@MichelleManuel okay❤

[@taniyasingharoy6295]

Started 1 month for CGM viewing your videos. Losing soo much hair during applying conditioner wet hair brushing. What to do plz tell me. I am now panicked and upset.

[@MichelleManuel]

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[@grewalsandeep8188]

Hi Michelle,,,,as you said in the last same happening with me at the moment am using cgm from last couple of months but my hair looks frizzy from second day. I don’t know what to do.am still struggling with the product because I don’t know yet which would be better for my hair. I in Australia .

[@MichelleManuel]

In the beginning, your hair won't look nice post day 1. But it gets better. Ad time passes, your curls last longer. Hang in there. It gets better with time and patience.

[@grewalsandeep8188]

@@MichelleManuel ♥️

[@priyankavasu4026]

Hey I am in the situation where I hv done numbers of straightening and now i m done with it. So now I hv 2 inches of natural hairs and rest is straight. What should I do at this point of time?? Plz plz guide me... I hv somewhat 2c to 3a hair type

[@MichelleManuel]

I suppose there's nothing to do but wait for your hair to grow out? Once you have 4 (or 8) inches of hair consider the big chop?

[@anoushkap4368]

Can you do a video on affordable cg friendly products

[@MichelleManuel]

I could do that. But I'd need to try the products before suggesting them.

[@akhilak623]

Hi Michelle... I'm starting my cg journey with your help. Wish me luck dear... 😘

[@MichelleManuel]

All the very best. It's going to be a fun journey. Be patient and keep experimenting. ❤️

[@akhilak623]

@@MichelleManuel thank you... You're so sweet. I have extremely thin hair. Genetically I have thin hair. Is there is anything that I have to take an extra care?

[@MichelleManuel]

Start with a basic styling routine and see how it goes. Hair texture is different from overall density. If you have fine hair you'll need to experiment with a few styling routines to see what works best. I did style friend's 3a low density fine hair in a video. Have a look if you're interested.

[@akhilak623]

@@MichelleManuel Thank you so much... Wish you all the success ❤️❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you Akhila! ❤️

[@shubhanshigarodia4393]

Heyyyyy! Where is part 3????

[@MichelleManuel]

It's coming. Thought I'd give you guys a break!

[@gabooc]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@fandommagnet3623]

It is the contrary for me, I want my hair to switch from 2b-2c to 3a lol

[@MichelleManuel]

Grass is always greener no?

[@crezlucrelucr3113]

I'm single 😥😥😥😥😥