How to Build a Curly Hair Routine - with product recommendations for beginners

Even if you have done lots of reading into what ingredients to avoid and what sort of products you need, it can still be a little bit overwhelming and confusing and difficult to know where to begin. This video should help with some budget friendly but top quality product recommendations and a step by step guide to building your own routine.
Umberto Giannini - MARISA20 for 20% discount
Banana Butter Range - www.umbertogiannini.com/colle...
Curl Jelly - www.umbertogiannini.com/colle...
Curl Whip Mousse - www.umbertogiannini.com/produ...
Noughty - MARISA20 for 20% discount
To The Rescue Range - noughtyhaircare.co.uk/discoun...
Wave Hello Range - lovenoughty.co.uk/collections...
Gama Italia Diffuser -
www.salonsdirect.com/gama-sup...
Bellissima Differ diffuser/dryer -
EU - bellissima.com/en/hair-dryers...
UK- www.diffon.shop/uk/
US - bellissimahairtools.com/produ...
Perfect Haircare Towel
US link: amzn.to/3o9dF7Q​
UK link: amzn.to/3b9UUNI​
Continuous spray bottle
US - www.amazon.com/dp/B07QLQW2GK/...
UK - www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085M5PRR...
Favourites and discount codes:
Noughty use code MARISA20 for 20% off:
UK link: noughtyhaircare.co.uk/?aff=6
US link: noughtyhaircare.com?aff=14
Buff
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UK link: amzn.to/3qx6gjg
Sumilayi use MARISASCURLS10 for a discount
sumilayi.com?p=H1XEqzzdS
Bouncecurl - use MARISA10 for a discount on US site
US link: www.bouncecurl.com/?aff=9
UK link: amzn.to/3bMnHs8
Hair Dance use MARISASCURLS for a discount
myhairdance.com?aff=6
Curl Keeper - MARISA15 for a discount on www.frizzoff.com
Flexy Brush -
US/Canada link: www.frizzoff.com/collections/...
UK link: www.naturalisticproducts.co.u...
Curlkeeper Original-
US/Canada link: www.frizzoff.com/collections/...
UK link: www.naturalisticproducts.co.u...
Leave-In Conditioner-
US Canada link: www.frizzoff.com/collections/...
UK link: www.naturalisticproducts.co.u...
Gel-
US/Canada link: www.frizzoff.com/collections/...
UK link: www.naturalisticproducts.co.u...
Curlsmith - MARISA10 for 10% off your first order
Hydro Style Flexi Jelly - bit.ly/3Dx8wPa
Bond Curl Rehab Salve - bit.ly/3mMtCCV
Featherlight Protein Cream - bit.ly/2YgtYYB
Bouncy Volume Foam - bit.ly/3DveTCl
Treluxe - MARISASCURLS15 for discount
discovertreluxe.com
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[@hellou27]

You've just made me want to get back into the wavy routine again. Got a fair few of these items already xx

[@Sugarfoot1271]

Very helpful! I've been curly girl friendly for 3 years and I'm still learning. Thanks Marisa 🥰

[@MarisasCurls]

You are welcome!

[@larafurar2921]

Fabulous! I have had a curly girl routine for 12 years and I still learn more all the time. Sometimes a product changes formula, then hair changes (hello gray hair). The Noughty and UG are new to me and I am checking them out. Thanks!

[@munshp]

So useful Marisa, thank you!

[@MarisasCurls]

You are welcome 🤗

[@rachelweinstein9008]

Thanks for this video. You have the most gorgeous hair. Love from the states! ❤

[@juana9847]

Nice informative video, thank you! By the way your hair color is absolutely gorgeous!

[@MarisasCurls]

Thank you so so much

[@annisamonroe]

Amazingly detailed!

[@MarisasCurls]

Thank you 😊

[@gabriellamartinez6565]

This was super helpful! Thanks so much :))))

[@MarisasCurls]

I’m so glad!

[@abbyriley7526]

Very nice video, full of great advice I wish I had when starting out (even though I know I would have gone to look for more but oh well, hindsight) I agree so much with what you said ! Some stuff still happens to me. I tried a really nice cowash recently and almost gave up on it. I shampoo twice usually because my hair is porous and very oily, but didn't think to cowash twice and had oil left on my roots that wouldn't dry. I had to rewash my hair and immediately blamed the cowash, even though it was my fault. I did scrub way more than I typically do, but I didn't think to do it twice, even though I have to even with shampoo ! Trial and error doesn't end when you know your hair, it happens with every new product and technique combination. Also, the products you recommended, I really like that they are budget friendly, but sticking to one line, especially in the beginning also gets a lot of guess work out of the equation. Those products are from the same line and are designed to work greatly together, you don't have to ask yourself if they are "fighting" against each other IN your hair and thus creating a result that you don't like or excess frizz.

[@MarisasCurls]

You are so right that the trial and error never really stops!

[@CindyHolman]

Very good! Curly girl for over 3 years and I'm still learning too!

[@MarisasCurls]

The learning never stops!

[@sethrintatu]

Great tips thank you 😊

[@MarisasCurls]

You are so welcome!

[@thisisshe5569]

Such a wonderful & helpful video! I was curious what you would say the main difference is between the Noughty To The Rescue and the Wave Hello shampoo and conditioner?

[@MarisasCurls]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! The Wave Hello ones are thicker and richer but protein free, I find the To The Rescues to be lighter and they contain protein 😄

[@tiffanycruz8635]

You have the best curls on KZbin!

[@MarisasCurls]

Aw thank you so much 😊

[@Loverofallthingsliving]

Hi!! Thanks for your video it's super helpful, all my life my hair had been pin straight from the ages of 5 till about 17 and now at 20 years old I'm noticing that my hair is in fact curly! However one side of my hair seems to curl more than the other and it's super annoying and I have no idea what to do. What can you suggest please? Thanks again! You've gained a subscriber 😊❤

[@staceyshaffer4984]

After I apply products to my damp hair and let it air dry it takes my hair 2 and a half days to completely dry.... This is the main reason that I damp style my hair then diffuse it or use the nozzle attachment to finish drying my hair.... And because of that my favorite hair style to do is pin curls after I have washed my hair and applied my curly hair products then I use the nozzle attachment to help my pin curls dry faster I will do that about 6 times throughout the day..... I take out the pin curls after 8 to 12 hrs use spray gel and hair oil then fluff my curls and my hair stays until my next wash day

[@dustythorpe9625]

I found you because of your interview on Swavy Curly Courtney. I am one year in and stopped bleaching my hair after 20 years. Lately I have been feeling bad about my natural color. Commonly referred to as “mousy dishwater blonde” I was very close to buckling under and having highlights done. Then I saw your hair and I thought oh she has beautiful shiny hair with beautiful natural highlights. Then I realized that your hair is EXACTLY the color of my hair. Why it took seeing someone else with my color in order for me to see that beauty is beyond me, but I’m so grateful!!!

[@MarisasCurls]

Oh my goodness this comment gave me actual chills 😭😭😭😭❤️ and I completely understand because I felt the same about mine until I saw others embrace theirs!!!

[@dustythorpe9625]

@@MarisasCurls my curl pattern is a bit looser than yours but the color, texture, even the parting and gray streak in front is the same. I even get that same flat spot in back that sometimes looks like I laid on it all day. I have been watching a lot of your channel the past few days. My hair also tends to get over moisturized and likes protein. I’m just so happy I found your channel.

[@MegaFozman]

Do you recommend doing a final wash with baby shampoo to strip the hair before beginning or should you just jump straight into it? Thanks!

[@MarisasCurls]

It’s up to you, I would say it’s worth doing one last sulphate shampoo. Not necessarily baby shampoo as a lot of baby shampoo don’t have strong enough surfactants in them. Some do but you would be best to use a sulphate shampoo (that doesn’t have silicones if you will be avoiding them)

[@CindyHolman]

I have a question - I have used the Umberto curly products in the pink tubes and have never tried the banana butter. What would you say is the main difference in the two? I'm not super thrilled with the ones I have tried - I would say they are just OK. Having used the curlsmith products - there is no comparison! What are your thoughts?

[@MarisasCurls]

I have used the curl jelly in the pink tube and the curl jelly refresh but I haven’t used the other curl jelly products so I can’t compare sorru

[@kathydilorenzo9744]

Your eyes are stunning. I’m sure you’ve heard this before.

[@NLAnna]

Hmmm, I was using the Noughty Wave Hello styler as a leave in conditioner because it's so creamy. However I'm not loving the results. Is there a different way I should try use this product?

[@MarisasCurls]

I like it as a single styler on drier then soaking wet hair. I don’t use a huge amount. I actually have a video on here showing it from 2020 I think it was. If you type budget friendly Noughty Washday into KZbin search then it should come up

[@patriciathomas5367]

Pls.can you link all the products for EU-user in the discription box? ( I am a german listener )❤

[@gilliangoodman9078]

Marisa, I’d love some advice I used the Umberto Giannini Banana Butter shampoo, conditioner plus the leave in Banana conditioner, then the styling products I used were the Crème de Curl control cream and ended with the scalp and Hair superfood Vit oil. It’s feeling less frizzy, softer and less tangly. But it looks greasy. What am I doing wrong. Can send you a photo if that helps. Would love your advice please. Thanks.

[@MarisasCurls]

I would say that using the leave in, plus a curl cream and an oil is why it’s greasy. I would only use a leave in or a cream and then if I use oil I would only use a drip or two.

[@gilliangoodman9078]

@MarisasCurls OK, so .maybe leave out the normal conditioner and just use leave in one. I love the smell of them, they smell like those banana sweets you can buy. The Creme de Curl. And less oil maybe. Thank you Could show you a photo, but i can't on here.. Thanks again

[@MarisasCurls]

I would use the regular conditioner and either the banana butter leave in or the curl cream. And I would also try a gel to lock it in

[@gilliangoodman9078]

@MarisasCurls Thanks much, appreciated. Do you still live in Scotland?

[@cassiafernandesstevenson7307]

Tesco has this bottle, is a air freshener, I bought one, emptied, washed and now I have a expensive bottle for just £ 3. And I have the air freshener. Lol 😆

[@MarisasCurls]

Brilliant hack 😂

[@owbahraniya500]

My problem is figuring out my hair identity. Things like curl type, porosity level, elasticity. I’ve watch so many tricks and tips but i still can’t figure out! My hair gets wet quickly and at the same time it gets dry quickly, so much frizz going on

[@MarisasCurls]

To be honest it doesn’t matter as much as you think 😄

[@owbahraniya500]

@@MarisasCurls Doesn’t it affect what kind iod products suits my hair best? Most of what i seem to have used weighs my hair down instead of letting it be fluffy and voluminous 🥺

[@MarisasCurls]

The fact that your hair is easily weighed down is a good bit of info to help you choose products. Look for lightweight products, not overly heavy with lots of heavy oils and butters. Eg curlsmith scalp line or shine line would be good, Noughty to the rescue line and their curl jelly too, also umberto giannini curl products. They are all lightweight

[@owbahraniya500]

@@MarisasCurls i have been thinking of the banana butter from umbetro since it worked wonderfully for you ; but the amount of coconut oil and shea butter makes me doubtful.

[@MarisasCurls]

It’s definitely not heavy, and I use very small amounts of the leave in. The shampoo and conditioner are excellent.

[@melanieb4270]

I really wish the umberto gianini mousse didnt have dimethicone. I want to try it but worried itll build up

[@MarisasCurls]

It’s a PEG dimethicone which means that the dimethicone is water soluble so will wash right out with water next wash and won’t build up. I have always used PEG silicones even though I dont use regular ones for this very reason 😁 even if you cowash a PEG silicone will come right out

[@melanieb4270]

@@MarisasCurls this makes me so happy! Im going to definately try it and so glad i made this comment. Your response has made my day. I cant get cake beauty in nz and wanted to try their mousse out but for now it isnt an option.

[@MarisasCurls]

Aw I’m so glad!

[@michellesanderson4028]

I had curly hair until i followed cgm?! All these products are unnecessary 😒

[@MarisasCurls]

I don’t follow CGM 😄 and if you don’t want to use products then that’s totally up to you but they work really well for lots of people. And as I say in the video a simple routine is best