Is The Curly Girl Method Making All My Hair Fall Out?!?

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[@judiegarnett2644]

I don't get how people don't understand that you loss hair everyday when you brush it and since we curly peeps DON"T brush our hair daily we loss it when we wash.

[@finecurls2291]

But sometimes there's an underlying reason for excessive shedding. To each it's own I know shedding is normal but lately my shedding has been ridiculous and it turns out I'm deficient in many nutrients and have a hormone imbalance.

[@jeng6786]

Well I actually did lose hair. I went from 4-5 layers while styling to about 2.

[@dothedo3667]

I know, right?

[@Luneyland]

That is definitely not it for me and I wish people stopped sweeping it under the rug. I started cgm a little over 2 weeks ago and I have lost about 10% of my hair. No, it's not the shedding in the shower scare - it's the fact that I can see waaaay more of my scalp and the fact my scalp is so painful now I can't even touch it! And even if I go to the doctor- what is he going to say? He knows nothing about cgm and I KNOW it IS the cgm! I just had a full blood panel done a few months ago and it came back perfect, I have no medical issues, no thyroid issues, no hormone issues, no vitamin deficiencies, no known allergies - so what the heck is it? I posted this question on cgm group on Facebook and many women told me their hair has dramatically thinned out after starting cgm to the point they don't know what to do anymore. I have already used sulfate/parabens shampoos for years, so it's not the sudden shampoo change either. At this point I am clueless and not certain whether I should go on and risk going bald or try to change products or technique, but really - please stop the comments that ah everyone just sheds hair and it's fine or you must have a medical issue. There IS a problem with cgm for some people, wake up and see it!

[@emmylou-y4b]

My back is killing me just watching this.

[@julia.md2b707]

When you showed it, my response was literally that’s it? I lose sooooooo much hair. But I also wash my hair like once a week. The only thing that helps is brushing before I wash.

[@ilovemy2chitlins]

Yep! With as dense as her hair is, I expected a lot more loss! I lose this in a single day I feel like.

[@eringraham2344]

SAME!

[@MeadowMaiden4]

Same. I feel like I loose wayyyyyy more than that but I also don’t feel bald....

[@lolastone767]

Yes girl I have to brush before..mine as well is more than hers

[@curlyemmm1232]

Y’all don’t stress different hairs have different fall out, I have literal balls of hair come out of my head. I have to take the hair out of the drain every other day I’m sure y’all lovelies are fine.

[@lillyace5524]

Dude, this is great timing!! I just started the curly girl method and I lose so much hair in the shower that I could make a hair doll out of it..... With hair children

[@amrutha2352]

Omg same sis!! It's really concerning but okay I guess 😢

[@terryloveslove]

How is your journey goin now??

[@iniyaraj5665]

That is my daily hair loss sis.

[@rajaaazayzeh640]

I loose like double daily 🌚💔

[@Sarah-xj9il]

EXACTLY 🙄

[@izabelazakrzewska9136]

I sadly have to say it's probably 1/5 of that I'm losing every time I wash. I'm surprised I'm not bald yet.

[@geocondavalencia3897]

literally ME

[@Ebillan]

Same here! But my hair's a lot longer than hers. If yours is as well, that will make a big difference!

[@longyarn4288]

Besides getting a check up. Check your diet. Are you getting enough good protein and fats (eggs and coconut oil and real butter), and veggies (sulfur is a building block for hair so: broccoli and Brussels sprouts are Very beneficial). Good amounts of vitamins/supplements such as Vit D, Biotin and others (Google is very helpful). Also, scalp massages increase blood flow and breaks up any build up. You might also want to research fenugreek seeds and red light therapy (it's kinda out there but I figured I'd mention it). My mindset is that: if it can't hurt and it might help... why not try? 🤷‍♀️

[@hopebullard460]

Same Girl

[@rachelunclebach6469]

Same! I decided to stop because of this

[@ashleighortiz406]

That's how much I lose nearly every time I run my fingers through.

[@lolastone767]

Girl me too! What a mess lol

[@randi1494]

There’s a difference between normal hair loss and abnormal. I experienced abnormal during the CGM. My scalp was ridiculously itchy and I developed bald spots from fall out in the itchy areas. I washed very well on my wash days too. Since stopping I have tons of baby hairs growing back (thank goodness). CGM is NOT for everyone

[@randi1494]

Also I lost WAY more than that. You’re barely losing any hair especially for 4 days

[@Paryliser13]

@@randi1494 I know this comment is old but this is happening to me rn, started curly method a few weeks ago, my scalp is so itchy and when I washed it just now I had clumps falling out, straight panicking, what do you fo with your hair now?

[@dw7939]

@@Paryliser13 your hair likely has major build up from all the Glycerin and coconut oils in the CGM products. Air drying can cause a scalp fungus and damage the inside of the hair. Once a week try a professional shampoo with sulphate to remove the build up and start diffusing your hair 6 inches from your head until 80% dry - it's less damaging than air drying. Make sure to use a decent leave in conditioner and heat protection creme, and just one curl product - use small amounts. Seal your dry hair with a small amount of light oil. Switch to fragrance free where you can, all that perfume is likely irritating the scalp. Once everything is calmed down try a Rosemary shampoo like Mielle for hair regrowth.

[@brandyjustice4899]

Omg this makes me feel so much better every time I wash I get big globs of hair.

[@miamanning7871]

Brandy Justice agree..such a relief

[@kevitamaster-brewkombucha5472]

Guys... the cgm does NOT work for everybody! There, I said it! When I got rid of sulfates my hair was so greasy and oily for the first two months transitioning. It eventually stopped getting so oily but month 3-5 my roots became BRITTLE and sticky. I happened to use a sulfate shampoo at a friends place and it DID WONDERS! It got rid of the sebum and product build up on my roots. I’ll now use a sulfate shampoo as a clarifying shampoo once a month and sulfate free on the other weeks. I also don’t do some other things on the curly girl method but I also follow somethings as well. I haven’t used silicones in 5 months and it’s been great! But I wouldn’t recommend sticking with the cgm (which I’m not) unless it’s going great. I’m still finding my perfect routine but it’s definitely not on cgm and I’m fine with that 😊

[@5hineesdiamondsky798]

Hii, I’m new with all this. I had wavy hair and I don’t style or use any heat to my hair, but for some reason it lost its waves, it’s thin, dry, frizzy and stands up into small curls at the top of my head and looks weird😅 what is your normal routine? I’m finding routines and see which works best for me

[@dw7939]

All that Glycerin and coconut oil really builds up. I use a shampoo with sulphate once a week, I have autoimmune hair loss and fine wavy hair. All the perfumes are horrible too. I went fragrance free, I diffuse dry my hair 6 inches from my scalp and it's done wonders. I have a ton of new growth using Rosemary shampoo (Mielle).

[@dw7939]

@@5hineesdiamondsky798 Wet hair destroys the inside of the hair shaft. Use a heat protection product and diffuse 6 inches from your head and hair until 80% dry. Try a professional shampoo with sulfate to remove all that build up and don't cowash often - it just adds to the build up. Olaplex no. 3 used short term would likely repair your hair. CGM has some serious flaws, especially for wavy 2a-2c hair.

[@tinaupnorth]

Yes, shedding is normal. HOWEVER there have been MANY complaints and court cases pending for Deva Curl products. I recommend anyone that uses Deva Curl on a regular basis, to do their research. Even if you don't use Diva Curl, if you are experiencing thining or balding, please see your doctor with a list of all products you use!

[@michelekelly876]

Yes, Diva girl does cause major hair loss!

[@cassandra2225]

I've used devacurl for 7 years and it was amazing for my hair. Over the past few months I repurchased all the products and over the last month i lost half my hair from my scalp and what's left is all broken. The formula has changed and its heartbreaking to see how many people its affected.

[@juliejames8868]

I started using Deva Curl a few months ago, and suddenly my hair was shedding twice as much as it normally did. I was devastated and didn't know why. Then I saw a post from a loyal Deva user...she actually had bald spots on her head! She also blamed Deva Curls new formula. I stopped using it immediately! I still feel like I'm shedding more than normal, but it's getting better, now about a month after quitting Deva Curl!

[@nakoal1987]

I lose double that in one day 😔

[@miamanning7871]

Heather S me too

[@finecurls2291]

Me too😥

[@jayhulrs1435]

Same

[@devosmitaghosh1493]

Four times more. When i did full oiling+clarified.

[@lifepuzzle6653]

triple in washing day

[@fuzzydi]

That's about half what I lose every 4 days, and my hair is shorter. BUT...I did find out that after years of co-washing only, that it was responsible for me losing TONS of hair (had my thyroid checked). You can see my scalp everywhere! I have started using a sulphate shampoo every other wash or so, to help cleanse the scalp and follicles well. I swear I'm starting to see new hair growth...finally!

[@jenniferpatterson7790]

I don't clarify my hair that often, but I've definitely been getting new growth by not leaving anything on my scalp! I don't even take product to the root anymore! Personally, I think there are a lot of hair products that have follicle clogging agents than we know about!

[@Alexa-gw5pm]

Diane Swearingen yes I can’t see co washes as over time healthy for you4 hair or scalp. You will get build up of conditioner over time.

[@japankasasagi]

Thank you SO, SO MUCH for posting, because a couple of years ago I started using more natural shampoo and such, and - yes, I counted - lose about a THOUSAND hairs each shower. I went yesterday to a baldness specialist, will get the bloodwork results next week. But I have wondered if it was the cowash etc. I feel so much better, thank you!

[@evasimons8822]

I have wondered the same thing. I have and always have had super thick hair until now. My hair is literally thinning along with using cowashing to where you can see a lot of my scalp through the entire top of my head. I am going to probably go back to using a traditional high quality shampoo and conditioner and style per this method and see if this helps. Thank you for posting and sharing.

[@lolastone767]

I had blood work done n thyroid checked Yap ttly understand I lose quite a bit..well not really co washing does tend to clog follicles mine is way finer than hers n I feel it's just at an odd stage

[@savfaithcalhoun]

Girl, that is actually amazing that you loss so little, considering we lose around 80 hairs a day. It looks like you lost half of that amount which is a sign of a healthy scalp. Also it’s not gross, it’s just your hair!

[@kelllygardnerrr]

I haven’t wash my hair for weeks my hair was oily about 9-5 hair fall out every time I touch my hair it’s about 6-5-9 hair on my hand I realize all my dead hair

[@audreyanneduguay2205]

If only you knew how this is NOT a lot of hair to loose after 4 days ..... 😅

[@squishysirenita]

"They keep escaping!!!" LOLOL too cute Courtney

[@patriciathomas3855]

I just started the curly girl method. At my age, 66, having wavy, curly hair all my life and fighting it all the way. Thanks to you my first time I followed your process I had gorgeous curly hair. My husband started calling me curly girl. My hair is fine and thin. Has always been this way. The curly girl method also makes me look like I have that thick hair I always wanted. But sometimes you just have to be happy with what God gave you... right? I do have hair loss but nothing out of the norm for me even at my age. My pony tail is thin but now at least it is a curly pony tail. Thank you so much for putting out these videos. It is actually fun to see what the outcome is from wash to wash. But one point I do want to make is that if you ha e fine thin hair you are going to have a thin pony tail. If this is normal for you then you don’t need to see a doc. I also just ordered the Giavanni products you use. I have been using my shampoo that is not Curly Girl approved to finish up the product until I found something I thought would work. I love the tea tree idea as it is suppose to be good for aging hair...lol😂. I do have one question. Can you comb you hair after you finish your shower or hair wash? The back of my hair always want to come to the front especially now that my hair is longer. If I comb it after I wash it this doesn’t seem to be such an issue. Next wash I will try to send you a pic of my locks in the future...amazing process! ❤️

[@longyarn4288]

I use a shower comb. It has a hook on the handle end designed to hang over a shower rod. The tines are Very wide and smooth. One girl I follow uses wood only but just inspect whatever you get to make sure it doesn't have any sharp ridges. You could also try one of those wet brushes that Courtney uses.

[@patriciathomas3855]

Thank you so much for your help!

[@juliejames8868]

Many curlies/wavies use a brush during styling! You can use one to detangle again after adding products, to distribute your product through all of your hair, to reduce wet frizz, to clump the hair, or even to help the hair curl. There are several different brushes that are designed to do different things with your hair.

[@kevitamaster-brewkombucha5472]

After cutting out sulfates for 6 month I experinced hairloss and product buildup (not sebum) all over my hair

[@johnsonfamilynaturals]

I'm so glad you shared this! I was starting to wonder if I should quit the curly girl method. 😬😂

[@michelekelly876]

You have to use shampoo, you must unclog your hair follicles! It's an absolute must, I have curly hair and use shampoo everytime and I wash every other day! It's a must! Clean healthy scalp is a must!

[@KishhmyAss]

with sulfates or no sulfrates?

[@andybondoir18]

For years my hair would shed like 20 a day. But a year into doing the curly method . I literally have less than half of the hair i used to have a year ago.

[@dogmonday]

Same!!! Wth?!?

[@dw7939]

@@dogmonday it's damage to the scalp and core of the hair. You need to wash twice a week with something that removes the build up (a sulphate professional shampoo) - Glycerine, coconut oil really build up and don't wash off easily. Air drying can lead to fungus and other conditions that damage the scalp. Too many moisture products. Use a good light leave in conditioner, heat protection and your fav curl cream/gel. Just don't use a ton. After changing that up start using a Rosemary shampoo to get the hair growth back. CGM often causes hair loss after about a year. Wet heavy hair is really damaging to the inside of the hair. Use a good heat protector and diffuse hair 6 inches away from the scalp. Don't air dry. I hope that helps.

[@dogmonday]

@@dw7939 thank you so much!! I stopped doing cgm with just the conditioner and several months in my hair started growing back. I’ll do as you suggested. Thanks again for taking the time!

[@dw7939]

@@dogmonday I hope it helps, but if it doesn't don't try to force it. Listen to what your hair is telling you.

[@finecurls2291]

I have a hormone imbalance and vitamin D, B12 and iron deficiencies and this causes my hair to shed tremendously. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@albacastillocarreras4148]

Fine Curls Same here

[@finecurls2291]

@@albacastillocarreras4148 does it affect your hair?

[@albacastillocarreras4148]

Fine Curls yes I lose a lot of hair, I went to the doctor and she gave me vitamins and iron. I’ve been taking them for a couple weeks but I haven’t seen major change so far

[@albacastillocarreras4148]

Fine Curls what about you?

[@finecurls2291]

@@albacastillocarreras4148 yes I have an absorption problem so I've been suffering from deficiency and hairloss for years now. Thank you for responding 😊

[@justanothergirl7776]

Whenever I use the giovanni tea tree shampoo my giovanni smooth as silk conditioner foams also. The conditioner doesn't foam when I use other shampoos. I think the tea tree shampoo needs to be thoroughly... thoroughly rinsed... when you think it's all rinsed out... rinse again! Xx

[@fieryhellkitten]

I started putting collagen in my coffee. My hair stopped falling out so much

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Brookie Cookie 🍪 Same, I’ve actually noticed a lot less hair fall with I started taking collagen.

[@galaxyslimegirls4321]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney What does is the collagen brand?

[@AnaMaria-yc2pn]

Colagem Peptide organic from grass feeding. Get it from healthy store or Traders Joe.

[@caikrista5341]

Oh my goodness, thank you so much for this. I have a few wads sitting in the bathroom trashcan that look just like this. I was terrified it was falling out or breaking from wet detangling. Phew! 😲

[@aimlessalix8066]

Same it really worried me at first

[@sadiemcc9363]

What's so gross about this video? It's just hair, we've seen it on your head for months.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Sadie McC 😂 I’m glad it isn’t gross to you!

[@Gohan11718]

I keep thinking of a cat saying hairball and puking one out lol

[@izabelazakrzewska9136]

@@Gohan11718 🤣😂🤣

[@hpasko1]

I totally agree about co-washing, it just doesn't play well with my hair & weighs down my curls. When I do, maybe one a week all I use is Deva No Poo, enough rinses out to leave my hair clean feeling, light weight & it styles well. I almost just prefer a refresh. The only time I really lost a lot of hair was shedding due to menopause. There is a big difference between regular daily loss & a hormonal type, etc... When it was happening to me, it was easily triple the size - every day! Luckily, it ended & now i have all sorts of regrowth & wispies popping out all over the place :) Thank you for your videos!

[@sunflowers293]

Thank you for posting this!! I was really worried that I was still suffering from postpartum hair loss. I’m 4 months in and it definitely has been getting better but the hair loss is frightening 😂

[@blukatzen]

I want to share my story with you. Some may be share the same thing, but not know some of the reasons why they may be losing hair, and can check with their doctors. I am 60, and have let my hair go silver for the last 3 years. I had to do a big chop, since my hair was colored and damaged, it was dreadlocking itself up, I had long hair down to my breasts. It was dyed caramel blonde/lt. brown, so "silver and gold" was not the look I wanted, so I went short with a pixie haircut until all the brown tips grew out and my hair was silver. Last Autumn, my hair started to fall out, and big clumps of it. I had always had bone straight hair, and eventually, (after a DMT blocking cream) what grew in was curly. (wispies started growing back by January.) I thought I had PCOS, which comes along with menopause, but since I have been through the change since age 48, I felt that I must be having hormonal changes. (I went back to my progesterone cream as well.) What grew back in this Spring/Summer was curly, and it's been a real learning curve to learn how to take care of silver, (loss of pigmentation meant my hair is now "fine" not thick like it used to be.) As well, it's curly, so I never learned how to take care of curly hair since it's been straight all my life. I asked 2 friends who are hairdressers, and they said, along with post partum hormone changes, it happens during menopause time too. However, about the hair loss, I want to throw in another thing that might be a problem for some here that they may NOT know about. I recently discovered that I had celiacs in my birth family (I'm an adoptee who found out about their family, including the health history.) There is an issue with wheat proteins in a lot of hair products, to "thicken" the hair. I was on a site for celiacs with hair issues, and found out that a lot of them discovered the Vitamin E (tocopherals, which is in a lot of the shampoos and conditioners) CAN be from wheat germ oil, and Wheat proteins are there for hair thickeners. A lot of the women and men DID lose their hair when they unknowingly used their products. You might say "well, you're not EATING the product" and that is what Celiacs have issues with, is digestion. Not true at all. A lot of the women had hair fall out in clumps, rashes like eczema started up at the hairlines, the hair was damaged. Now, I will ONLY trust if there are gluten free CERTIFIED. Even then, you could be taking risks. Make sure they use RICE PROTEINS and NOT WHEAT. Oat Proteins are ok but must be certified. There are a lot of folks that don't know they have wheat allergy issues and go on using the shampoos with wheat in them, through Vitamin E and other methods of useage, so please protect yourself and find out. Your doctor can give you a test to find out if you are susceptible to wheat allergies. I knew I had wheat allergies when I was a child, but did not know my grandfather (birth family) had issues and he and a few of my aunts had problems. Thanks for making this video, as there can be unknown things behind losing hair, as you mention. It's for us to find out what they are.

[@Alexa-gw5pm]

I am always finding random strands of hair throughout the day. Esp in the car lol. My shirt, pants, seat, sometimes on my husband’s beard, lol.

[@chandhanaanil3503]

Ohh... I loose 10x times than yours 😣😣

[@miamanning7871]

Chandhana Anil same here.. I thought hers was very little

[@courtneycarlson597]

I thought this was a joke!

[@ac8806]

I have curly hair. 3b, 3c. I wash about every 5 days, and I lose a lot of hair. But I also have to keep in mind that it's curlier than most people's which means more gets caught, I find that if I dry detangle gently using my fingers before I go into wash my hair I lose a lot less. I also cowash once a week but use a low poo the 5 days after that cowash. Then I actually do use a sulphate shampoo about once a month. It helps for me to clarify my hair fully so I can have a fresh start once a month. (: Thank you for this! People tend to get nervous a lot about hair loss. It's hard to distinguish what's normal and what's not, but there's always steps you can take that will noticeably show less!

[@tinaupnorth]

Yup, I hear ya! Mine tangles around each curl, and even have tiny knots on a single strand! How the heck can 1 stand tie itself into a knot??? Lol

[@debrarubin-roberts864]

I have really dry, high porosity 3b curls and I also use Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat™ Invigorating Shampoo! Love how it makes my scalp feel! I follow w/ Giovanni 2Chic® Frizz Be Gone™ Smoothing Hair Mask (as my rinse out conditioner). I then use Giovanni Direct Leave-In™ Weightless Moisture Conditioner - This is my favorite product!! It has become my holy grail. I can put a ton of this in my hair without it getting weighed down. I put this in the length only and create curl clumps on damp hair. I then apply mousse or gel in the roots and on top of this leave in. It is nice to see how well the shampoo and Direct Leave-In work for you even though we have very different hair types! I think Giovanni is a GREAT product line at a great price point!

[@bev_ovchic76]

I lose that much hair every day. I'm unable to make it more than a day and keep the style. I have to wet my hair in the shower to get it to do anything on day 2, other than put it in a bun. I have been unable to get anything to last longer than a day. And my hair is super thin compared to yours, so it's disheartening... I lose loads while shampooing and of course more while I condition... ugh Really hoping to get past this stringy stage... thanks..

[@longyarn4288]

I used to. I've changed my diet (Keto is working wonders for me) and dealt with things that were causing me stress (physical and mental). If you've checked with the doctor and there's no hormonal issues, make sure you're getting good quality fats and proteins like eggs, coconut oil, real butter and veggies like broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Scalp massages with your fingers and an oil like jojoba (with a couple drops of peppermint oil) pre wash may help. Transitioning to fewer wash days can be frustrating but well worth the effort. I was kinda forced to transition during a week long hospital stay (not recommended!) even though I wasn't doing Curly Girl at the time, not washing my hair every day was rough! Once I got to where I could wash myself and my hair without help (several weeks), a couple of days between washes was no problem. Unfortunately it takes time and patience. Make sure you're clarifying once a month to reset and get rid of any build up, that will help too. Manes by Mell has a great clarifying video; she used VERB Reset and it's kinda expensive ('cause I got some) but I love how my hair looks and feels after using it. 😊 Holler if you think I might be able to help with anything. 😊

[@KariBristow]

I had a drastic weight loss of about 60lbs and was very underweight. This caused me to lose like 50% of my hair volume. When women lose too much, it throws our hormones out of whack and can cause aggressive hair loss. Embrace your curls, and embrace you body ladies.

[@tsariaalbrecht1009]

yes see your doc if you find excessive shedding BUT be prepared to find no good reason for your hair loss and no solution to the problem. in fact most clinical hair loss is not reversible.

[@DjMiLF]

It just came out from your own scalp, i do not understand how it Got discusting on the trip from the scalp to the drain :D

[@aprilcarbonneau5519]

My fallout after about 4 days is unreal. What you have is nothing compared to mine. Mine is quite alarming actually. I do have several autoimmune diseases, one being crohns, and I've heard it's just a symptom of having these diseases, my hair falls out a lot. Plus, I had to go on a medication for my crohns called Azathioprine, and it made my hair fall out even worse. I was told it's just a side effect I have to live with. I'm hoping doing the curly girl method will help my hair become healthier and I will eventually have less fallout.

[@emmmmaa108]

I lose about 4 times that much hair DAILY

[@lindenpeters2601]

I don't know if this is true, but I have read that salon brands at TJMaxx and similar stores, may be watered down product in the same bottle. So if you find a favorite salon brand outside a salon, check the consistency.

[@longyarn4288]

I think thats mostly a myth put out by salons because they want you to buy from them. I do contend that you should make sure to look for seals, expiration dates (if applicable) and original barcodes, but you should do that any where you shop. When in doubt, go without.

[@punkinhead099]

I'm so glad you did a video on this topic!

[@charlyruff2957]

Thank you so so much for that video! It helped me a lot! I loose pretty much as much hair as you did just there. I guess I was over reacting quite a bit and worrying too much. My dad and I are growing our hair out together and I love to help him find products and doing hair masks with him. So this whole journey is really important to me. Your videos help us a lot. Thank you!

[@jakebeauchamp3com]

I'm noticing since I use JBCO on my scalp overnight, I don't shed as much hair as I used to when I wash & condition the next day. I think I found my holy-grail oil!

[@julzalta6466]

There is a yeast called Malzessia that naturally and safely live in your scalp ad feeds on sebum but can grow out of control if there is a build up of sebum that never gets properly washed out with a cleansing agent (sebum is an oil, it can't be washed with water for instance). It can cause seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff and hair loss. So you have to check if your cleansing product are effective enough concerning sebum regulation.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yup

[@dothedo3667]

I comb out all the hair before I step into the shower... really cuts down on the massive clumps. Still have to use a net catch in the drain and usually have to empty it at least once so the tub doesn't keep fill up, but it would be so much worse if I didn't brush out my hair beforehand. Of course this is me using my fingers to comb through my hair the entire time since I'm not doing CG right now, and also most of several weeks worth of hair because I'm a disgusting man. I do pull out some clumps of fallen hair from my hair tie whenever I take it out to retie, and occasionally run my fingers through my hair a bit.

[@jenniferprice9971]

I am glad that I had started limiting how often I washed my hair a couple of years before starting the curly girl method. There were many things such as not brushing my hair while dry and not washing my hair everyday that I changed because of either laziness I found out I don’t have to do it everyday and curls look better not brushed. So when I decided to try the curly girl method it was many actually styling my hair and watching ingredients in what I used that changed. All the other changes were things I was doing or had heard about before. So yeah I notice but since I know what I was doing before I changed anything I didn’t really think twice about it.

[@elisecatherine1874]

Ohh I hate picking up my hair too. 😂 But this accumulative hair loss is mine for one wash (which I think I also showed in my wash routine vid 😅🙈), but there’s nothing wrong with me health-wise. My hair is 3a/3b and I don’t brush between washes. The tighter your hair pattern, the less chance there is for loose hairs to fall throughout the day, and so they all come out in the wash! I hope people with tighter hair don’t panic and think they’re unhealthy. If it changes drastically, though, or seems unusual for you, then definitely go to a health care professional. Enjoyed the vid, Court!

[@keiras13]

I have lost way less actually since my transition. I used to loose 3 times what you just did in just 2 days.

[@rayleneheft8629]

I lose Double that when I go product free, and brush my hair daily. Triple that when i wear it "natural" and dont brush it

[@kdwerner]

This makes me feel so much better!!

[@0717karina]

I have a lot less hair than you and loose more than that on my wash days. I haven’t done anything but air dry my hair since February and the amount of thinning I noticed today is seriously the worse I’ve ever seen. Had to cut off 5 inches of straggling hair

[@Boricua50ify]

My aunt is a retired hairdresser and cut my hair throughout my childhood and still trims it to this day. She taught me a long time ago that I should comb my hair, with a wide tooth comb, just before washing it to get out the loose hairs. I wash every 7 to 10 days so a lot of hair comes out when I comb it. I’m talking balls of hair 😖 but it’s normal. My hair strands appear in the most oddest places. They’re always on my clothes, etc. so please don’t despair because it’s normal. I also take vitamins for hair, skin and nails.

[@clairefrancis9606]

I have PCOS and used to lose handfuls every time I brushed or showered. I should have been bald but thankfully my hair grows fast and there’s a lot of it. Since I started curly girl I lose slightly less in the shower and obviously none in my brush because I don’t brush (except in the shower). So for all those worried about the amount they lose in the shower I can see how the amount might bother you, but just bear in mind you’re not losing while brushing. As someone that empirically used to lose loads of hair and keep rigorous track of it, I can reassure you you’re probably losing much less than normal but it just looks more. Curly girl method has been so good for my hair loss and breakage reduction. 💪👍

[@Loreley945]

I experience the same thing, I shed a lot when I comb my wet hair with conditionner and then after that when I comb it with my hands to spread the leavin conditionner

[@micheleb.8506]

Your videos are always so informative, thank you for sharing!

[@clarice2690]

Thank you so much for this video! So helpful to me and I'm sure many others. Do you feel like you lost more in the first few months when you started the CG method?

[@unicornbukucu7284]

I’m losing more hair than the amount you showed but I’m also relieved that it’s normal.

[@klc051889]

Can we talk about the conditioner you use for you dog? I have 2 goldens and have never thought about conditioner for them when I bathe them. I’d love to know what you do for your pup!

[@emilyhansen8530]

This is reassuring. I've been using just a "crunchy/ non toxic"shampoo for years and nothing else. The first time I put conditioner in my hair with the CGM I had a ton of hair fall out and I was worried it was because the conditioner was killing my hair or something.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh no! It can be scary when you loose more than usual!

[@HSingMomto5Kids]

I have been doing curly girl for over a yr. I've been suspecting using a losing more hair as usual. My brush is full of hair and my scalp was hurting too. I just switched my shampoo this last week and the last hair wash wasn't as bad. Will see how it goes this week as I might go back to what I knew before curly girl for a bit.

[@barbsizemore4016]

I have been doing it for over a year now and still struggling with my hairs health. Any tips or recommendations??

[@conniekirby9223]

At 61, I decided to start allowing my hair to curl instead of trying to blow the curl out with a round brush. That was three months ago. My question isn't about hair loss, but it does concern the scalp. Since you follow a strictly CGM, can you tell me why so many people complain about an itchy scalp? I don't want this to happen to me since it's never happened before. Also, how can you tell that your hair is much healthier now that you follow the CGM? My hair doesn't feel any different than it did before I started following the CGM.

[@longyarn4288]

I think scalp itchy's are from not stimulating it by brushing, and possibly using certain products. Scalp massages with your finger tips (and some hair friendly oil, pre wash) and scalp massaging scrubbers, that you use while shampooing, ought to help. Also, clarifying once a month or so is good to clean out any build up. Manes by Mell has a great clarifying video and she used VERB Reset. I got some and Love how my hair looks and feels after use! It's kinda expensive, but if you're only using it once a month it will last a really long time. ☺

[@michelekelly876]

Exactly, shampoo is absolutely necessary, you can follow this and still shampoo every other day or everyday. Just watch ingredients in your shampoo.

[@short.andcurly8772]

Scalp itchies can also be caused by product buildup, fragrance in products, applying product close to or on the scalp, or an allergic reaction to an ingredient in a product.

[@conniekirby9223]

@@longyarn4288 I've been wanting to try VERB products. Thanks for the info!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

So this is something I am researching heavily and will be making a video dedicated to it very soon!

[@karissathatcher9206]

I lose about twice that every time I wash,and I shed some hairs in between washing. But, my hair is a bit longer, and I have a tighter curl pattern, so I think that's why. Also, I have had various health issues and stresses that have contributed. After seeing a clinical nutritionist, I was put on a supplement plan and began eating a lot more protein and healthy fats. Let me tell you!! I went through the worst hair loss due to detoxing and hormones rebalancing. My pony tail was pathetic. BUT. Once my body rebalanced, my hair went back to normal!

[@user-en4yw4jt5d]

Karissa Thatcher what did u eat what kind of foods?

[@karissathatcher9206]

@@user-en4yw4jt5d I ate a gluten-free diet with plenty of meat, nuts, seeds, avocados and olive oil (along with veggies, rice, quinoa and fruit).

[@jenniferoldenburg2435]

Thank you for this video!! What started as an "oh look at that hair in the sink" quickly worked itself up to a full blown panic attack, where I envisaged a bleak and very bald future, assaulted by a constant avalanche of targeted facebook ads for wigs and hair growth remedies. If I bother my doctor one more time about blood works (which are fine! ) I might have to change my name and go in incognito. Though if they tested it now I'd most likely be arrested for large scale doping, what with all the different supplement pills i have religiously been collecting. Your video brought me peace of mind!!

[@brittanyanderson4742]

So this isn't about hair loss but I love your videos and have learned a lot! I have been following your steps of wash with lo poo shampoo, condition and then put a leave in conditioner in. I then put the curl enhancer in and top with gel, plop hair then apply mousse. That was working great! Now that the cold weather has hit and I live where it is pretty dry, my hair has turned blah! It seems dry and stringy. Do you have any recommendations for someone who has dry hair to begin with and lives in a drier climate?

[@eyedocbeauty]

Look carefully at the ingredients in your products. You'll want to avoid glycerin in products in the winter time in dry climates because it literally will pull moisture from your hair. Also regular deep conditioning is a must.

[@desireemarchand9789]

Am I the only one who had this pre-CG? I think it's because my hair was severely lacking protein before I transitioned.

[@schlumbl84]

I brush my hair ONLY before washing it. Always. I hate, hate, HATE detangling my wet hair. I have fine long hair and it just grosses me out detangling them wet and without brushing them before washing. I use the Tangle Teezer and it is less aggressive than a regular brush. And co-washing is just as yucky to me. My scalp never feels really clean when I do so I stopped doing it. I wash my hair once a week, nourish it with moisture and all the good stuff. Thats it. And if my curls start to flatten over the week and dont look that nice anymore, I just braid my hair or wear them in a ponytail.

[@lolastone767]

Sooo glad u did this! I am so happy I felt like I was going bald but I guess I'm not. It's not good to sleep in a ponytail..right?

[@free2bkittenforever]

Don't go by the hairball, go by if your part is widening or hairline is receding And sadly, mine is :(

[@Kristie27]

I loose that much in a single wash, but I get that it’s normal since you don’t wash your hair as often on the CGM.

[@manaky8742]

Does your giovanni leave in also foam up? Mine does and I don't know if this is normal 😅

[@hannahyh2298]

I didn't know I could do product free days on the CGM! Thank you!

[@Hope-qj7hj]

thank you so much for all of your videos

[@kayyyjayyy1455]

I honestly believe it’s because your using deva curl. I noticed you use the deep sea repair protein treatment. I’ve been losing hair too bc of their products. Search on KZbin “stop using deva curl” for more thorough understanding.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yeah...no I don't use Deva curl any more. The video where I brought up the deep sea repair was months ago. I now prefer the Inahsi mango hemp mask. I feel like it give a similar if not better result.

[@1922mistyblue]

I’ve been experiencing exactly what you are talking about!! I’ve been stressing out especially when I see wads I’d hair on CGM!!

[@TracyD2]

I knew all the people suing WEN for losing hair had to do with cowashing in general. There really wasn’t any thing chemical wise that would make the hair fall out.

[@michelekelly876]

Yep ,caused major hairloss to me also! Scary loss!

[@araleighrane2548]

Omg thanks to you i thought i'm going bald

[@nh2008]

Lovely t-shirt ❤️✝️

[@karenracle4455]

I have really thick hair so when I wash, I loose twice as much hair as what you showed and I'm definitely not bald. It was frightening in the beginning to see that big blob of hair in my shower...now I'm used to it!

[@miamanning7871]

Me too

[@user-en4yw4jt5d]

Karen Racle me too ...i lose like big ball of hair when i wash it

[@doloresdemar2347]

So true!!! When I condition, I lose a lot too!! But when I brushed my hair daily I would lose a handful a day!! I have the same with my hair when I pull it back,,it seems like I have a lot of space too!! Ty ❤️ for this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@thatsnotmyname7659]

This video was great information. I keep hearing how theres "controversary" around DevaCurl products but so far it's been great for me. I use their no poo, rinse conditioner and the styling cream. I deep condition weekly with Shea Moisture masque and use a silicone free leave in conditioner from Shea Moisture as well. So far I've had wonderful results but will be doing a protein treatment on my next wash day.

[@mariahenriquez4311]

Dawn M I used it for 6 months and my hair line started thinning & my hair was really bad.. I would fill up my entire hand of hair loss during one shower. Now, After I stopped using, I get the average amount of hair loss that I used to get before. DevaCurl was a nightmare for me

[@teresasancen1]

Find your video very interesting. I have wavy 2b 2c hair but always blowed dried it straight as I never liked curly hair on me. I'm 60 years old and my hair started falling out since in my early 40s but didn't go through menopause until I was 59yrs. It's been 2 yrs after menopause and my hair still is falling out at a rate of about 200 a day. Everytime I wash and condition my hair I have a clump of hair 4x bigger than yours. It's always been so scary for me cuz I feel at the rate I'm loosing hair, I should be bald! I started my cgm 1 year ago and still have that much hair loss. For me eventhough I'm losing so much hair, mine grows back and is the same thickness so in a way that makes me feel better but it's quite scary to see such a huge glob of hair everyday. When i was in my teens,, i had super thick corse hair and after having my child in my late 20s is when I noticed my hair change forever. I lost more than half the volume of my hair and it became very fine, like baby hair fine and that's how it is to this day. My pony tail is about just a bit smaller than yours so I guess this makes me feel not as bad. My hair grows fast, it's healthy, and for some reason I have no grey hair at 60yrs! I have 6 siblings and they all went prematurely grey in their 20s. I think hair is a mystery and no 2 people are alike. Also, when I started my curly hair journey and heard about co-washing and not using sulfates, my opinion is how can u ever clean your scalp? It makes sense that conditioners will clog your hair shaft by not properly cleaning it. After buying hundreds of dollars worth of products the one that works for me is Not your Mothers Curl Talk line. I love the shampoo because it lathers and my scalp feels clean. I wash my hair once a week but before I wash with my shampoo, I wash with AG 's ACV shampoo to thoroughly clean my scalp then I use my shampoo and conditioner then add my styling products. This works perfectly for me I love it. I decided to try the Not your Mothers Curl Talk after I saw your video review of the products just a few weeks ago. I wish I would have seen it earlier before I spent so much money on so many expensive brands. So, long story short, I'm still losing way more hair than you but thank God it seems like it grows back and I think it's got to do with scalp care and keeping it clean and healthy. I also suffered from alot of frizz and found out I can't have glycerin in any of my products and after removing that, I have very little frizz.

[@lennykthings]

That’s like maybe 40% of what I lose 🤪 I have SUPER thick 2B/2C hair...I’m starting to see my scalp a lot and it’s scaring me. Anyone else feel?

[@tattie33]

Hey Sophia, did you ever find the reason behind it? I have the same hair type and I'm in my 4th month of the CGM. I'm losing about 3 or 4 times the amount she's lost every 4 days. I'm pretty concerned! ☹

[@Emilieajm]

I only wash my hair once a week but I comb it sometimes throughout the week and I loose waaaayyy more than this every time I wash

[@misi24069]

Hi! I would like to ask for some advice on hair loss / hair thinning after medication (I was on accutane for 7 months and like half of my hair has fallen out, now my hair is a complete disaster but I hope after some time its going to be better, I just want to boost the hair growth a little bit. Thanks

[@aimlessalix8066]

Oh good I thought I was loosing alot but it the same amount you showed in the video so i feel a little better

[@Laundrey1]

I wish that's all that I lost. I've noticed a TON of fall out and it's gotten even worse since I started going back to my regular natural hair last year. I lose hair all day every day. People pick them off my back and butt where they fall out and hang. I wish I knew why my hair was falling out. I get my bloodwork done every year and it shows all fine. I'm tired of going bald. I used to have such thick and beautiful hair just over a year ago.

[@manuelaposada7251]

That's nothing hahaha now I'm worried ! Mine falls out in clumps

[@altheamills7664]

omgosh just went through this, it scared me to death, literally just got out of the shower just now and got on youtube to see if anyone else was going through this

[@angelag669]

I used to wash my hair every day when it was straight. When it turned curly and I started modified CGM and stopped washing every day I started noticing how much hair I was losing. Thank goodness I had people like you to help me not freak out about it. I do have a question you may have answered before, how often can you clarify your hair safely? I have been keeping it to once a month but sometimes I feel like I might need one more often once in a while. Is it OK to clarify more often as long as I DC after?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Angela G oh absolutely it’s ok to clarify more often! Especially if you are paying attention and making sure your hair is getting the moisture it craves. 😆🤗

[@eternalrebs]

If I shower once a week normally, would you recommend just alternating between low poo and co-wash for each shower?

[@MoonLight-jz1tk]

Hello What can I do without curly hair method ? Like what I should to do ? Because I have the same problem 💔

[@WafflesChowder]

You lose more hair in the front because of the hair wrap. It pulls at the baby hairs and long hairs and breaks them off. That's not normal either. That tends to be the fault of using a hair wrap.

[@lynnanson4969]

My hair is very curly and I am a hairdresser.....I have let it grow and using gentle products I let it go curly...what I had was my hair was coming out mostly on top and in huge amounts..my hair was past my shoulders and almost all one length..it came out so fast I had pillows of hair in baggies that I took to Dr...I'm sure they didn't care said it might be stress...I don't have any more stress then usual..now it's trying to come back and I have a zillion tiny tiny hairs on top and around my face...and my ends are stringy....it's sad because I take great care of my hair and myself...I'm still loosing some...normal range hair and thinking about cutting my hair very short...but ....I've had short hair most of my life and was enjoying my long hair and it looked good for do many years...I even bought a wig and colored it my color so that I could look ok....there's so many products out there and I think most of them are garbage...in the old days we had just a few and they were so much cleaner on your hair and safer..

[@janewickman9445]

Have you tried their Ultra Luxurious products for wavy/curly hair? I'm curious about them.

[@amandajackson190]

This is happening to me too since I started using Cantu products, but I’m also seeing bald spots forming in the front parts of my scalp. Is that normal orrrr?

[@mariellenanderson5377]

general consensus....not a lot of hair loss.

[@Jadeikens]

Loving your shirt! Jesus is 💕

[@sunflowersrock1797]

Lol, I lose 3 times that on a wash and if I comb my hair everyday, I loose that much as well. I will also have strands come away in between. You are very lucky. The joke of it is i bought a Cockepoo breed dog as I don't like dog hair, yet I lose far more hair than a dog ever does.

[@leahmason8365]

Love your shirt!