DEFINED CURLS WITH NO SCRUNCHING?!? | No Scrunch Challenge

Scrunching and curly hair just seem like they go together, the #noscrunchchallenge however asks us to try other methods of styling to avoid scrunching our curls at all. Skipping scrunching has benefited people with looser curl types and waves, those with finer hair, and those with textures that become elongated with too much manipulation. Plus it's said to put an end to those wonky curls! I was a little hesitant to try this challenge despite it resembling my original routine because I scrunch in just about every step of my styling process. But I'm pullin' up my big girl pants to give it a try. #noscrunchchallenge
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[@StankaKordic]

That’s it...If Janelle tried it, I will try it...your techniques always work for me.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

YESSSSS! Love this so much!! Would love to hear how it works for yoy when you do try it!!!

[@StankaKordic]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy I’ll report back!

[@Manzana30BS]

Same here!

[@StankaKordic]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy ok tried it! Pros: INSANE volume and more wave in my underlayers near the scalp. Cons: By not squishing to condish, I lost a lot of hydration in my problem crown area where I’m most gray. But overall...I like the results! I do think I’ll tweak by staying with squish to condish and just not scrunch my stylers in and see how that goes.

[@StankaKordic]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy couldn’t wait and had another washday with the tweek of not squishing stylers. Just so-so. Because I don’t use a lot of product or hard hold gels, the differences are mostly subtle. I much prefer squishing for the definition, hydration and more ringlets. Fun to try though!

[@cutebubbles2007]

Thank you for this video, I usually do not scrunch my hair but when I scrunch it it creates more frizz. I think in this curly journey you have to do what your hair likes instead of what everyone else says...

[@linziesantana4748]

To all the gatekeepers who say “you don’t have curly hair if you have to scrunch to get curls” LOOK AT ME NOW 😂😂

[@rthorne1985]

Hahaha!! Yes!!!

[@ioanaschifirnet3814]

The results look so beautiful! I know most times we want the same curl definition from root to ends but I really like the elongated roots and curlier ends! It looks so much more natural in a really pretty way

[@dustinrains9292]

“Beautifully lifted....” I’m not sure why but I’ve listened to that several times and I’m LOVING it! Keep up the amazing work on your 5-minute Friday videos. Just being able to hear your laugh is just infectious and it makes me smile! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Thank you Dustin!!! LOVEEEEEE YOUUUUUU ❤️❤️

[@2RCAW6]

Your reaction when you accidentally scrunched 🤣🤣 your hair actually turned out bomb though!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

😂 split second of panic!!! Thank you!

[@ms.empower7946]

This is the third no scrunch video I have watched and everyone has beautiful results!

[@JaytoVee]

Soooo good!!! 👏🏻 Can’t wait to try this! Nearly 4 years into CG I find that it is the most simple things that make my curls look as good or nearly the same as when I manipulate them a lot (i.e. naked curls). Of course, that doesn’t keep me from constantly trying the next best routine, products, application. 🤪

[@sydneylynn]

Thank you for trying my challenge 🥰🥰Your results are beautiful!!!

[@zl461]

I discovered the CGM thanks to you and it’s the first time I can say I really love my hair. I have never received so many compliments in my life, so Thank you!

[@heidiullrich966]

I find my hair gets tired of the same method always, and it's good to switch things up periodically. Thanks for giving us a new method to try!!

[@sherilynschneider]

Wow, girl...hair looks amazing! That scrunching habit, I might need a 10-step program to get over that one. :)

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

🤣 🤣 RELATABLE!!!!

[@carolannf]

Lol same!

[@allisongallagher4525]

I'm a non-scruncher also! For me, scrunching breaks up clumps and causes stringiness, frizz and wonky curl shape. The only time I scrunch is if it is 100% dry and I need to break up areas that are too clumped and add a little volume. But it is a tradeoff bc it causes frizz. Love all your videos!!

[@emiliebreault3425]

Same here !

[@estellemarcus8771]

I did this today. Used Believe in and a few squirts of liquid gel. So far so good. Much easier. Thanks.

[@lynnek3587]

I tried this method this morning and love it! I have been growing out my hair and kept getting "wonky" curls - now I know why! Thanks for this video!!

[@charlottewonders6671]

So I thought for sure that my curls would be wavy and limp and not very curly at all but I got the complete opposite results!! Definitely not scrunching anymore! Thank you so much!!

[@GG-xz7nv]

Love this!😍 I’ve noticed my curls definitely always do better when I don’t scrunch. Isn’t it so bazaar how it’s the opposite result of what we’d think lol. Now I can’t wait to wash my hair tomorrow!🤗

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

It’s completely bazaar!!!! And ohhh so good!

[@kathyoneil648]

I've been dying to try Curlsmith products but have so many other brands right now. I will definitely try this method and see if it cures my frizz problem. Thank you.

[@ItsMissRini]

I think we have similar hair types and I've always had better hair when I hardly manipulate it at all. Plopping and scrunching just don't work for me. Good to see a video on this!

[@VengefulAngeI]

That curlsmith feather light protein cream, followed by the volume foam, c me the best hair EVER! It was also the 1st time I got to day 4 with barely a touch up and my hair looked like day 2!

[@briannajulien3549]

Guuuurrrrllllll!! You are the most adorable thing!! It's been a hot min since I've seen your videos and dannngg you look super good!! I'm loving and living for how fantastic your greys look and your hair has some length to it and still you've got your volume and curls defined!! That's deff one thing I'm scared to do is allow my hair to grow but with as much help you've given me with understanding my hairs and what it needs and seeing drastic results on how alive it is I have hope that I can let it grow and it'll still look amazing!! You look good girl!! Stay your bubbly vibrant self!! Watching your energy gave me energy for today!! Much love from Boston!! 😘😘💝🥰🥰🤗💝💝💪🏼💪🏼💆‍♀️💇‍♀️

[@ArtThatMakesYouSmile]

Your curls look so pretty and no scrunching makes your hair look even longer!!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I agree! I think it really highlighted my natural curl texture and length! I tend to see much more shrinkage when I scrunch!

[@sallyw4694]

I was SO NERVOUS watching this. I have that strong scrunch impulse and felt your restraint!!!! It truly was unbearable to watch! But then those GORGEOUS CURLS!!!! WOW!!!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

😂 I have so many outtakes of me literally standing looking at my hair like WTF am I supposed to doooooo?!?!

[@sallyw4694]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy 😂😂😂And reading your reply just renewed my No Scrunch distress!😱 I want to try this method because, like you, I never scrunched before Utube told me to.😂😂😂

[@rthorne1985]

Looks so great! It was a bust for my hair but I will be giving it another go with different products.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Highly recommend your more stronger hold products! And anything that helps with definition!!!

[@shallowwaters6690]

Wow! I am shook. Can’t believe it. Amazing!!!! May have to try this after all.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Hope if/when you do, you get ahhhmazing results!!!

[@juliegaillard1209]

Wow!! It looks GORGEOUS! I seriously have to try this, thanks for sharing!!

[@lorienickason8321]

Wow! Great results! I may have to try, but might be a habit to scrunch!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

It definitely is! It’s straight up muscle memory 😂

[@79jensing]

This turned out sooooo good! I honestly thought it would be a disaster... I would NEVER have tried this before watching your vid... but I'm thinking of giving it a shot next wash day.

[@CadaverQT]

Happy to see you happy, girl! Looking great!

[@anahidkassabian4471]

Next wash for me--those curls are GORGEOUS!

[@callmeswivelhips8229]

Generally, I shake my hair dry after I get out of the shower. I don't scrunch it until it's mostly dry. At that point, it's really only to prevent it from matting. It's always worked for me.

[@jegin6614]

Your hair looks great! I think I'll give this a try, I often get wonky curls where they bend in the middle and start twisting the other way. I'm worried that I'd have no definition and elongated curls, but your results give me hope!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I think wetter hair works the best and then also your favorite curl definer + something with a stronger hold! Can also try using a brush for added definition! I think this technique really highlights the natural texture & curl pattern of our hair as it’s minimal manipulation!

[@terrykobrenski4781]

In my younger days when I had more hair and I wore it curly, I never scrunched. I used the shake and rake routine and always air dried. I had amazing curls.

[@vffashionista7429]

Janelle my 1st time watching you. I’m trying to regain my natural curls, HARD journey. Trying to keep the heat off and more importantly accepting that my curls are ok regardless of what people think of me. Keep the tips coming.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Welcome!!! I’m really happy to have you here, more and more tips will be coming your way. #1 tip... love the hell out of those curls and give yourself the grace and space to get there. It always happens in our own time and that is perfect! Also, I know I don’t know you but I can already tell you I KNOW those curls are more then Ok ❤️❤️❤️

[@Saraangels04]

Binge watching all your vdos and loving them❤

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Yay ❤️❤️❤️

[@phyllisgebauer1131]

Great video, Janelle! I was like there is no way I’m going to be able to do this without accidentally scrunching. 😂😂. So relatable.

[@angelag669]

I love watching you b/c you are so much fun. I was really skeptical of this but your hair looks great!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Fun is my favorite 😆 glad it relays! And thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ericapoe]

Your hair came out real good without the scrunch.. will try it myself.

[@annaburns5382]

I love the look of your hair. It's the nicest that I have seen. I makes me want to try this method. Also, your makeup looks so nice.

[@dozeymare6857]

Haha, love that reaction to the root scrunch. Love your energy Janelle, always look forward to your videos. Your hair does look stunning, can’t wait for mine to grow to your length, goals!!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you for watching ❤️❤️❤️

[@mischa12bear]

Love this...I just shaved my head 😂 but once I have my hair back definitely trying this. This technique looks gorgeous on you!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Thank you!!!!! How exciting to shave your head! I’ve never done it but love seeing it on others!!!

[@TobleroneABS]

I did this 2 weeks back. I have a loose texture much like yours. I usually scrunch to boost the spring in it. I was terrified. But my hair loved it and it stayed for a whole week.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Yay!!!! So love to hear that!!!

[@christinarezanow6433]

I don't know how I would not scrunch, but I totllay need to try it!

[@MissRhinestone]

I’m trying this today! If it works it’s going to be such a timesaver! But my guess is that for hair that’s more wavy than curly we need the scrunch. We’ll see...

[@MissRhinestone]

I can’t believe it! This worked better than my scrunching techniques. And today (day 2) looks even better than usual. Styling took 1/2 as long (though drying took longer since I air dried like you did). I will diffuse next time. Thank you!!!

[@peachtea1890]

Whoa your results are AMAZING! ❤

[@dawntripp1974]

I think it’s good for 2C and up if your hair is wavy like mine it needs some scrunching

[@SusannahPerri]

Your hair came out great! Totally natural and very flattering. How long did it take you to air dry? That’s one of the reasons I just give up and blow dry, because I get tired of having to baby it while it takes four hours to dry. I’m going to do my demo today, so I’m watching as many tutorials on letting my natural curl happen as I can. I’ll try the no scrunch challenge too. Thank you!

[@karenbarry99]

Awesome way to do this

[@laurenclark5734]

Your hair looks amazing. I think scrunching causes me to have a lot more frizz so I’m definitely going to try this. I am a new subscriber by the way

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Hi Lauren! 👋🏻 happy to have you here! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@songbirdyy]

Wow!! Apparently I have to try this!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I hope when you do, you get some ahhhhmazing results 🥰

[@SaraShire]

Wow! Your curls are gorgeous!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Thank you!!!

[@deannasudbury473]

How/when do you set your part in your hair? I have yet to figure out a good way to do it... but your part always looks good and the hair on either side doesn't look annoyed...

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I don’t typically create a part, just let it fall naturally. But when I do want to create a specific part I do it when wet and also reinforce it in place by placing root clips in immediately after diffusing so it “sets” where I want it

[@stacyfalcone692]

I am so going to give this a try.

[@IKKclauKR]

I tried it the other day...kind of I didn't use an styler, but a cream that I use as a protein cream (I used to use it when straightening my hair, but now I realized that the first ingredient is hydrolyzed wheat protein, so I still use it but as the occasional protein and leave it), and did a rake and shake (never had tried that), and still got some ringlets, so not to mad Now I have to try it with my normal routine (but without gel, because I only scrunch gel)

[@michellecampbell4287]

I can't find her video of this in her list of videos. The link was to her channel. Do you know the exact video? Loved this!

[@sydneylynn]

Hi thank you! I don’t have it on KZbin but it’s on my Instagram ♥️ instagram.com/p/CIWe7kgjjZ9/?igshid=1lqu4r7z90dgr

[@tdavis1834]

Going to try this tomorrow 🙂

[@humi191]

Oh noooo I could never! If I didn’t scrunch my hair would look horrible with random bits of curl/wave and straight frizzy bits 😂

[@susanemerson8049]

Same. Mine would be horrific.

[@humi191]

Before I discovered the CGM I used to just wash and go once I found out my hair wasn’t straight and I was satisfied since it wasn’t as frizzy and poofy. Then I discovered CGM and now I’m like wow why was I satisfied with that mess 😂 it still wasn’t great lol

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

That’s really more what I was expecting TBH!!!

[@humi191]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy I might try it though 👀 because like... my hair doesn’t like toooo much manipulation either tbh so maybe it’ll be good to do once in a while to give it a break or something... I still need to figure out why I have so much wet frizz all the time do I need protein or moisture it’s driving me INSANE 😭😭🥲🥲

[@rachellep2581]

@@humi191 have you tried clarifying your hair ? I have noticed in my clients with buildup, they also have allot of wet frizz. It can definitely be a sign. Butters, oils, silicones, minerals, and chlorine all can build up on hair causing wet friz. A rotation of clarifying shampoo or apple cidar vinegar rinses are a must in healthy hair and scalp practices.

[@chrizanndiary]

Just a doubt after applying the product by raking and praying hands.. You airdry your hair..but while you airdry hair do you remove the excess water out of your hair.. Do you plop..do you scrunch your hair with towel for airdrying..or do you just leave them and let it be and airdry..please reply

[@noellereiter8041]

Loved how it turned out. My hair is a tiny bit less curly so I would be nervous trying it, but I might still do it. By the way, I love the color of your eyeshadow. Can I ask what color and brand it is?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

It’s a combo of colors from the Melt Cosmetics Rust stack. Their stacks are some of the bestttt for eyeshadows!

[@noellereiter8041]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy awesome, thank you

[@sarahnorris872]

You hair has gotten long and it looks beautiful❤

[@kqu752]

Wow your hair looks great!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@sherryrussell3148]

Wow! Beautiful! I never used to put or do anything to my curls except shampoo and conditioner and my hair would look just like yours. But lately my curls don’t look the same. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Possibly! What’s changed in your hair/routine since then?

[@sherryrussell3148]

Jannelle O'Shaughnessy over the last year I haven’t been doing much with it at all. Wash and just let dry lol. Not going to salon for trims only twice a year.

[@tammymcleod4504]

Now, THIS is interesting! Wash day today, so I reckon I might give this a go! Your hair looks amazing, girl! xxoo

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Would love to hear how it goes for you!!!!!!

[@tammymcleod4504]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy I’m so lazy I didnt wash my hair yesterday, but I’m going to today and I’ll let you know! On another note, months ago I watched your Medusa clipping vid, and said I was going to try it... and I do my Medusa clipping every night now!! Thanks Jannelle for that!! Love you and love your channel, girl!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tammymcleod4504]

JANNELLE!!!!!!! I did it yesterday (this no scrunch challenge thingy)... and it worked!!!! It was REALLY good! One thing though... you still scrunch out the crunch yeah, or do you just not put enough product in your hair that there's nothing to scrunch out? Cos I did scrunch out the crunch! xxoo

[@tammymcleod4504]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy Oh, and I did praying hands and my curls are REALLY curly! So don't be scared of doing praying hands! xxoo

[@Danny.Gitano]

My curls been acting up lately and are hella wonky, annoying af so im deffo trying this :)

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Hope it works well for you!!! Sometimes leaving our hair alone with as little manipulation as possible helps them show back up!!!

[@tiffanyhursh9321]

It looks amazing!!! I’m gonna have to try this now I think! Also makes me nervous lol

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I was so nervous too! Lol hope if/when you do, you get great results!!!

[@tammara]

Your hair is amazing!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@annaburns5382]

what about instead of praying hands method use the rope method for applying products?

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I thought of using the rope method but my worry is that the squeezing would contribute to more elongated curls and would break up the clumps that were already forming!

[@-Tabatha-]

I’m trying!!!! 😬

[@MaresBarres]

Personally, I only need to plop for 5-10 minutes for about the same amount of definition. Though I do like to scrunch for special occasions to get my waves to my roots. 😀

[@Lillith_Luna]

Your hair looks great! I may try this but I have a really loose wave. It might end horribly. 😬

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

OR you’ll end up with some bombshell waves!!! Haha! I definitely think this technique lets our very natural texture come through! Highly recommend using something with a harder hold! You can also try using a Denman brush or similar for extra definition if that’s what you’re going for!!!

[@Lillith_Luna]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy haha. Maybe usually when I use a brush it goes straight. Ugh. I’m going to try it though. I’m rather annoyed with all the scrunching. Haha. I need to stop trying to force my hair into doing more than it wants. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😂

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Ohhh! Then definitely skip the brush! Wetter the better IMO for this! Not dripping but like right after it stops dripping! Also, your natural hair is beautiful just as it is! The wonderful thing is you have options, more definition with certain routines and rocking its natural texture completely with others!!!

[@Lillith_Luna]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy yeah. I think I’m going to try it today. I was debating about brushing it. Lol. Thank you! I have been wearing my natural texture since late 2017 after at least 30 years of straightening it. 🤦🏻‍♀️.

[@christinaobert5664]

I tried this last week and my hair isn't curly enough to not scrunch. I had more of a beach wave instead of my 2c/3a exp in the front. By day 2 my hair was frizzy and stretched out. Your hair turned out awesome though!

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

Thank you!!! That makes sense to me! I think this method is more going to resemble the natural pattern vs the extra definition and hold we get through scrunching!

[@christinaobert5664]

@@JannelleOShaughnessy that's very true. Right now my hair in the back is a 3a pattern but from old bleach damage still growing out my front is only a 2b if I scrunch lol. One day I hope to be able to do this and love my hair. Its only been 1.5 years since I started taking better care of my hair with no heat/dye.

[@daniellelincoln7860]

Do you think it took longer. Did you do any scrunching in the shower with your conditioner

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

I actually think it was quicker! NOOOO scrunching even in the shower! Just lifted up my roots and then let the excess water drip out on its own!

[@marfantabulous7743]

But did you scrunch out the gel cast?

[@jennbelvel1313]

Beautiful! #Noscrunch

[@brittneyzarwel6242]

🙋‍♀️ Ok what is "grit"? I've watched 2 Janelle videos the last few days & heard this word 2x & have no idea what it means to "want some grit"... 🤔

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

So Volumizing stylers kind of coat the strands to give them a thicker feel and appearance. The “grit” is how I refer to what this feels like. Just more texture to the hair via product. Kind of similar to the feeling of after a day or two where your hair can still feel clean but has a slight dirtier feel.. does that make sense?

[@susanemerson8049]

For my fine thin density hair this would never work. More for curlier girls than me.

[@JannelleOShaughnessy]

That might be true! I’ve definitely seen people with wavy hair not be able to achieve as much definition as they would with scrunching! Definitely going to depend on the persons hair type and texture!