It's been 3 years since I Quit the Curly Girl Method... Let's try it again.

[@Amy19959]

I feel like you would have had better results with styling your natural texture during your 6 months if you used silicones! Silicone fear mongering is not based in science and my curly hair looks and feels SO much better now that i use silicones. I was able to grow my hair down to my butt and its so healthy 😊

[@paulitulove1508]

I agree!! I don't know why I was so afraid of silicones 😂

[@light.plumeria]

Yeah I’m no scientist or anything, I haven’t really even looked into it, but I’ve heard that silicones are put into hair products to moisturize and condition your hair better so it’s softer and shinier.

[@Amy19959]

@light.plumeria Yes, they're very protective and conditioning!

[@xox_adinda_xox312]

Silicone haters say they stop moister from the air from penetrating ur hair but then I just think well if u need the moister from the air then ur clearly not moisterising/conditioning ur hair enough

[@ilikejapchae02]

My hair does look softer and shinier with silicones, I'm not fully against them, however I do avoid them in most of my products, like shampoo, conditioner, hair masks, or cul creams, because at first my hair looks amazing, but over time, I have noticed my waves get weighed down, even if I clarify, and my hair looks less wavy, so yeah, I don't think we should demonize them, but they don't work for everyone.

[@stargazerbird]

I loved your hair story series. Enjoyed this blast from the past.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

aw thank you!

[@curious-r8t]

⁠@@IsabellaDemarkogirllllll. I think you have wavy hair. I have wavy hair and using gel makes my hair extremely brittle and I hate it. If I comb my hair when it is not damp or wet my hair gets so so frizzy. When you brush when you have gel it’ll ruin your hair. Your curls do not need to be tamed like that. You need to help your hair form the curls and you do that by using water when you get brush your hair and scrunching with a GOOD hair moisture thingy to help your hair retain that moisture. Staasaaaap using gel like that and let your hair do its natural thing. It doesn’t have to be perfect waves. You do not have curly hair, it is WAVY. WAVY hair is beautiful. Your waves will look so wonky if you use gel like that I think. It’s for curly hair. 😭 this is just my experience. ♥️

[@madisonshoemaker]

@@stargazerbird Heyy! 🫶 I just want to say that you are so very loved by God 💕💕 we have all sinned by breaking Gods laws (having other gods, making idols, taking His name in vain, not keeping the Sabbath, dishonoring our parents, murder, adultery, stealing, lying, coveting, sexual immorality, fornication, divination, witchcraft, and more.) Sin leads to death and it takes us on the way to hell. But God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, who is One with God, to save us 💕Jesus was crucified on a cross to pay for our sins in our place, He never sinned but died as the sacrifice for us. He rose from the grave on the third day, defeating death🙌John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” If anyone repents and places their faith in Jesus, they will be saved 🫶 repent means to have a change of mind; we realize we have done evil against God which leads to turning away from sin and turning to Jesus 💖 when we place our faith in Jesus we trust that He died to pay for our sins and rose again, we trust in Him alone to save us and as the Lord of our lives 🙏 unfortunately those who do not repent and trust in Jesus won’t be saved. But God offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life in Jesus Christ the Lord. The Bible is Gods word; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the gospels of Jesus in the Bible. God bless you, I pray that you are having a great day 💕💕

[@teaandbiscuits1803]

I’d recommend trying a mousse for your hair type. I feel like if you just shampoo, condition, spritz some leave in then scrunch a bit of mousse and go you’ll get much better results because your hair won’t feel as weighed down x

[@Incityandinforest]

Second this!

[@shyneicemayeux5168]

I was just about to say this . Gel is way to heavy

[@meowmep1366]

Girl, I don‘t like the curly girl method, I just do as ManesbyMell tells us to and it never has been better!

[@light.plumeria]

ManesbyMell forever🤞

[@rhiannasantana7302]

Omg yessss manes by mell saved my hair

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

Me too!

[@madisonshoemaker]

@@meowmep1366 Heyy! 🫶 I just want to say that you are so very loved by God 💕💕 we have all sinned by breaking Gods laws (having other gods, making idols, taking His name in vain, not keeping the Sabbath, dishonoring our parents, murder, adultery, stealing, lying, coveting, sexual immorality, fornication, divination, witchcraft, and more.) Sin leads to death and it takes us on the way to hell. But God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, who is One with God, to save us 💕Jesus was crucified on a cross to pay for our sins in our place, He never sinned but died as the sacrifice for us. He rose from the grave on the third day, defeating death🙌John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” If anyone repents and places their faith in Jesus, they will be saved 🫶 repent means to have a change of mind; we realize we have done evil against God which leads to turning away from sin and turning to Jesus 💖 when we place our faith in Jesus we trust that He died to pay for our sins and rose again, we trust in Him alone to save us and as the Lord of our lives 🙏 unfortunately those who do not repent and trust in Jesus won’t be saved. But God offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life in Jesus Christ the Lord. The Bible is Gods word; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the gospels of Jesus in the Bible. God bless you, I pray that you are having a great day 💕💕

[@nadined9282]

Came here to say this!

[@Moc_prin]

Curly/wavy girl here and I got a few controversial takes. I honestly really dislike the curly girl method, it’s too restricting and honestly, my hair loves the silicones and don’t mind the sulfates, I brush my hair every day before spritzing with water to revive the curls and honestly… it cannot get any better, I wash my hair twice a week and get a ton of day afters. What I would recommend is getting big clumps of curls and separating after.

[@macarenacopparoni4130]

I have curly hair and i use my natural curls. But, i don't follow the curly girl method. I need sulfates to clean my scalp, and I don't do complicated styling, I just do scrunch with a mask and gel, and use oil when it's dried. I know curly hair it's not compatible with perfectionist people and some people find more practical to style their hair. At the end of the day, everybody should do what it works for them

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Josejojo1969]

I hate curly hair for a long time and I was born and raised in the 60s and when my mother would wash my hair, her child she did that comb it, she ripped her fingers through my hair to untie it and then she used a wide brush to brush through it but she did it very slowly we used no products except she kept my scalp clean and my hair clean and I had no freeze and my hair dried naturally the curls were there I did not have to scrunch did not have to use a lot of products and do a lot techniques to encourage my curl pattern because when it tried, the curl pattern was there, in my early 20s though I had very dark hair and I bleached it. I wasn’t totally bleached. I frosted it that was a term we used back in the day and it took a lot of my curl pattern out of my hair because I put chemicals that were harsh on my hair. It took many years of taking care of my curl pattern and getting it back now I am 75 and curl pattern is coming back more and more like when I was a child and teenager, but when I naturally dry it, the curls are beginning to form again, and I’m not scrunching I’m not doing anything except keeping my hair clean and moisturized and I will use a conditioner on it. I am using what God created on my head and I feel like sometimes too much product can weigh down your hair and it becomes dirty more often my hairdresser says my hair is very healthy.

[@raghadalashoor6650]

You are joking ?? It's been 3 years already WOW Time really flies And you are the mix type hair girly

[@IsabellaDemarko]

I know!!!

[@madisonshoemaker]

@@raghadalashoor6650 Hey girl 🫶🥰 I just want to say that you are so very loved by God 💕💕 we have all sinned by breaking Gods laws (having other gods, making idols, taking His name in vain, not keeping the Sabbath, dishonoring our parents, murder, adultery, stealing, lying, coveting, sexual immorality, fornication, divination, witchcraft, and more.) Sin leads to death and it takes us on the way to hell. But God loves us so much that He sent His Son, Jesus, who is One with God, to save us 💕Jesus was crucified on a cross to pay for our sins in our place, He never sinned but died as the sacrifice for us. He rose from the grave on the third day, defeating death🙌John 3:16 says “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” If anyone repents and places their faith in Jesus, they will be saved 🫶 repent means to have a change of mind; we realize we have done evil against God which leads to turning away from sin and turning to Jesus 💖 when we place our faith in Jesus we trust that He died to pay for our sins and rose again, we trust in Him alone to save us and as the Lord of our lives 🙏 unfortunately those who do not repent and trust in Jesus won’t be saved. But God offers forgiveness of sins and eternal life in Jesus Christ the Lord. The Bible is Gods word; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the gospels of Jesus in the Bible. God bless you, I pray that you are having a great day 💕💕

[@Katputze]

This felt so nostalgic :,3 the waves look very pretty and healthy and I loved the white outfit near the end

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thank you!!!

[@hayley8696]

your garden is soooo beautiful!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thank you it’s my dad’s house! X

[@notblondeswede]

I find hair massages, good hairbrush, oiling the hair, leave-in, drying in t-shisrt makes the most differance in growing tangled thin dry hair

[@paulawalsh4979]

I wear my natural waves, but I don't follow the curly girl method, so I can use any products I want (e.g. sulphate shampoos and conditioner with silicones). Your waves looked really pretty...

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thank you x

[@kassandra7272]

Hello Bella! I've been watching your videos for YEARS now, ever since you started sharing your hair journey. I must thank you endlessly because I have been able to learn how to take care of my hair thanks to YOU!! I related a lot to you because I have a very similar nightmare-ish hair texture to yours, and I've learned plenty thanks to your research. It's not easy everyday, but funnily enough when I'm struggling with my hair I remember your videos and I feel somewhat less alone. I'm so, so glad you were able to distance yourself from what made you unhappy and found ways to deal with it. Keep going xx PS: your hair loss might be due to switching birth control a few months ago btw

[@IsabellaDemarko]

im so glad you could find comfort in my experience

[@anniethediamond]

I have dry hair and it’s 2c(texture changes depending on length too lol). Tbh wearing my hair naturally never made a difference in how healthy my hair felt or looked. I have so much density and coarseness that it’s stubborn and requires a lot of product. Im one of those people that just needs to find whatever makes my hair the least amount of maintenance and stress. If the cgm works for some people, then awesome. But not all people react the same to it. I’ve actually grown out my hair over the last year from shoulder blades to waist as a dry haired gal just using drugstore products, doing pre shampoos, tea rinses in my scalp, etc… and I use heat every 5-7 days. The blowout professor helped me out a lot. And your videos have been educational for me as well. I’d recommend lamellar water because it’s made a big difference in how my dry hair feels throughout the week.

[@Wonderland_Homestead]

Acv

[@anniethediamond]

@@pliktlyou could possibly go to a trichologist and get a professional consultation. They may be able to help with more knowledge of different hair types, and the science of what works and what not. There are some salons out there that specialized in curly/wavy hair as well. I think a lot of Black hair care methods tend to be very nourishing and helpful. But they may be too heavy for someone with hair in the type 2 range. I guess it depends. I’ve heard some ppl with 2c/2b hair say that the actual CGM is too much for their hair so they need to narrow it down so it doesn’t weigh down their hair. I went the heat styling route because my hair is genuinely stubborn and wearing it naturally never gives me long lasting or stress free results. But I understand that heat styling isn’t for everyone. There’s a wavy/curly hair community on Reddit and I believe they may be able to help as well.

[@Latbirget]

I started my curly girl routine in October 2021 so your videos were some of the first I saw on it! I'm still doing it 3 years later. I've recently brought Curlsmith products, and swear by their air dry cream. I haven't been using gel for the past month and I do feel my hair is in better condition. You are lucky to have versatile hair.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

haha i wouldnt say it's versatile, i wish it handled heat better. heard some good things about curlsmith!! xx

[@cadence649]

I was OBSESSED with your hair series b4, it's satisfying to see u go at it again

[@annabelzois9696]

Literally was obsessed with your hair vids it was how I found you channel❤️so glad I did cause now I love your videos

[@luna1r]

I remember watching your hair videos back then, because my hair pattern is sooo similar to yours. I gave in to keratin treatments 2x per year and otherwise being very gentle with my hair. I no longer really care about my "natural" hair, I only care about looking and feeling good :)

[@IsabellaDemarko]

YES ME TOO !! 💖

[@denisemoye495]

I’ve also realised that it’s ok to curl the straight bits. I don’t follow the strict curly method, I do what works for me. ❤

[@emjd]

I love your videos, it's like sitting down with my best friend every time I watch. So really, thanks for that ❤

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Aww thank you I’m glad you enjoy!! Xx

[@greenknitter]

Do you shampoo twice? trichologists recommend we do so. The first shampoo to get rid of build up and product residue, the second to really cleanse your hair properly.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

sometimes if my hair needs it, i explain in my hair care routine video x

[@imperfect_pages5331]

I detangle my hair with a brush before I shower, finger detangle in the shower with conditioner in, and then I don’t comb it or anything after the shower and I’ve found that this helps with my waves a lot! I just use praying hands to put my product over it and squeeze it in!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@rebeccar628]

This is close to what I do too. I do comb in a curl cream, but then I just shake my head and give it a minute for clumps to form. Then glaze a gel over those clumps. My waves look so nice and uniform. When I scrunch I get wonky waves.

[@luigi-1545]

Hey Isabella! I'm so glad you're taking back the curly girl method because honestly I think you were one of the pioneers of it before it went mainstream. Back then I had short hair so even if if I watched your videos out of curiosity and amusement I couldn't recreate any of it. Nowadays I have shoulder length, wavy-slightly curly hair, I would say much of it is 2c and a sparkle of 3a and I consumed a lot of curly girl media, like A LOT. So I come here with a few tips that I think are in your interest, since my first results were similar to yours in this video (dry and frizzy) but now I thoroughly enjoy my hair and I think it looks prettier every day and I ALWAYS get compliments on it. So here it is: 1) don't fear sulfates, honestly much of it it's crap. I use head&shoulders sometimes daily and my scalp has never felt fresher or healthier. and no my hair does not get dry nor does it fall out, I believe "harsh" shampoos have come a long way these past 5 years. 2) scrunching is not the almighty key to perfect curls. In fact I never scrunch these days and my curls are curling! here's what I do: I shampoo and condition as normal, I stylize (apply cream and/or gel) right after the shower always with a curly hairbrush, when I'm done stylizing I use the plopping technique with a soft towel/t-shirt for around 20-30 minutes and after taking it out my curls are set! I just diffuse a little bit around my bangs/crown because I hate hair in my face but that's it. 3) get the right product. I believe all curly followers have tested a variety of products larger than the normal amount for a human being but the thing is, not everything suits every one. I recommend SKALA which is a brazilian brand of curly hair products, they have everything but their star product is definitely the 1kg hair cream WHICH doubles as gel/hair mask/conditioner. Believe me I thought people were bs'ing with this one, it cannot be a miracle product but it kind of is. I use the CAJU E MURUMURU one and it's a blessing, my mom who has a curlier pattern also uses it and loves it. You should look around for skala options in the UK. 4) you don't need to rush to scrunch out the crunch. yes, it's true despite what people say, keeping the cast for a few hours is perfectly fine, in fact I never scrunch it away it will fade on its own and yes you'll look a little flat on day 1 but believe me day 2 is gonna be your BEST hair day ever. 5) don't focus on longevity. so your hair is a mess by day 2, what of it?? style it again 😊 i know there are girls who can keep a style for 5 days and good for them but not everyone's the same, it doesn't mean that you're doing something wrong it's just there are a lot of factors involved. sweat/humidity alas if this what you really want then rely on keeping the cast like i said before. 6) use a hairbrush! so our hands are good but not always consistent, that's why sometimes we find stark differences between strands but a hairbrush is ALWAYS going to have the same tension and it's gonna treat every strand equally. the difference is noticable. I hope this helps 😊

[@saranyaa2812]

You should try out a curl brush like from bounce curl! Crushing always makes messy curls for me tbh but brush styling makes a cohesive look with no frizz!

[@MK-dj5vz]

I feel like your hair has grown so much and looks even fuller than the 3 years before even through using heat occasionally !!💕

[@swathiramaswamy4910]

Love to see you try the curly girl method again since I last followed your journey! I know unsolicited advice can be annoying sometimes, but I've experienced some of the same problems you seem to have experienced/are experiencing with CGM. I have slightly coarser, medium to high porosity (bleached and natural), south indian, 2A - 2B hair. Here are some of the things I learned through trial and error with my hair, if you would like to continue CGM with different products and techniques: - 5 - 7 drops of rosehip seed oil in freshly washed, wet hair left my hair much softer than most leave in conditioners. (possible explanation: I think leave in conditioners have humectants, which can make your hair absorb too much moisture from the atmosphere, esp in humid climates. - less is literally sometimes more, especially when you end the war against frizz! my hair is down to the top of my jeans at this point, and i only use 3 pumps of leave in and a finger segment of gel on each side of my hair. I can actually run my fingers through my hair when it's dry this way, and there is still plenty of definition! - air drying your hair split down the back, each side resting on the front of your body instead of the back, makes a HUGE difference. This prevents the hair from moving around too much while drying. Try not to do anything too active while your hair is drying if you can! - get tangles out while rinsing out your conditioner, then officially comb through it (if you choose) out of the shower. I get less hairfall this way! - gentle scrunches can do more than firm ones! hair will only curl up as much as it's meant to curl up, so no need to force it. try to focus on swishing the product around for even distribution, and scrunch slow so no clump gets left behind! Just a few on each side should suffice, but feel free to experiment with this. It's just a time saver for me. - **this is for non-wash-days if you shower in the morning** take your hair down after a shower, split your hair down the back and bring the hair to the front. Let the hair settle for 10-15 minutes before deciding to refresh. Steam your hair has absorbed from the shower can do WONDERS as an automatic refresh, the waves just need time to reassemble into their positions! THEN if you want to refresh more, by all means :) - some products that are holy grails (and so much less drying than every other leave in/gel I've ever tried): 1) LUS Irish Sea Moss Gel 2) Ceremonia Guava Leave in Conditioner 3) Love Beauty and Planet Avocado and Mango Conditioner 4) any shampoo that works for your scalp! don't be afraid of sulfates sometimes! 5) Rosehip Seed Oil I know this is a lot, but if you decide to continue CGM, I highly recommend trying some of these at least once! Products and techniques are super personal and can definitely make or break your results. I love that you've been experimenting more with your hair and having more fun over the last few years. Keep it up! I love your videos!!

[@LunaMourn-o4b]

To maintain my curls overnight and shield them from damage and breakage, I wear a satin bonnet. I gather my hair at the crown of my head to minimize slipping. Then, I ensure that any stray or wispy hairs are securely tucked in. This has been my routine since elementary school, and it might be beneficial for you to try it too-it works wonders! Oh, and by way I am 49 so I have been doing this for long time. Oh, just make sure it is silk or satin.

[@Riya_pfsd]

Hey girl love the video. Have you tried a foaming hair mouse to hold curls/waves (i use the dippity do curl mousse)? It works for me because I don't have super thick hair so it's really light (less product buildup) + keeps my hair shiny and bouncy. The only downside is that my curls are hard to maintain. Also, I try to oil my hair every week and i find it helps with the frizz and smoothness. You should give these a try! And I love love love your videos because we have similar hair types so it's nice to them since they're very helpful!

[@IsabellaDemarko]

i tried a mousse once but it wasn't a very good one i dont think! maybe i should try a better one x

[@linajurgensen4698]

I have your exact straight/wavy/frizzy hair type but even finer. I absolutely love your hair series!😊❤

[@IsabellaDemarko]

😊 thank you !!! X

[@illenhair3763]

I was just thinking of rewatching your flaxseed gel experiments a few days ago and here we are.

[@Ariplaygames]

I dont mean to critique you or be rude at all so please dont take this the wrong way and only read it if you care to hear advice, this comment is gonna be long: I dont know if you based your knowledge of the curly girl method on people with really tight curl patterns but (again, I dont mean to be rude) to my knowledge you seem to be doing almost everything wrong considering you have dry WAVY hair. Im gonna list the things I believe you could change to get better results: -Youre washing your hair almost dry, if your hair is wet enough, conditioner (even the cheapest most terrible ones) makes it so you can basically brush out your hair with your fingers EASILY. If this isnt happening, you need more water. -Anything that is heavy (like that shampoo) is probably a terrible idea for your hair texture. Try to use something light but hydrating. -After you shampoo, making sure it lather and foams quite well, put conditioner with the praying method and then leave it for a minute, this is so it soaks up and its easier to detangle. DO NOT SCRUNCH THE CONDITIONER. -If you dont have one, get a tangle teaser brush and after the minute with conditioner has passed, brush your hair gently from the tips going up little by little untill its all detangled. If you have enough water in your hair, this should be incredibly easy, if it isnt, you needed more water. -After you detangle, you can scrunch it, its supposed to sound suuuuuuper slushy, if it doesnt, you needed more water. ONLY SCRUNCH IT A LITTLE BIT, like barely at all. Scrunching too much causes frizz and gets rid of water which you need cause your hair is wavy. To be specific, scrunch twice on one side of your hair, twice on the middle, twice on the other side, anymore is too much! -Rinse the conditioner almost entirely with a looooot of water. Your hair need to be streaming water down your body kinda wet. Immediately before you lose moisture, take a drop of leave in conditioner and gently rake it through the ends of your hair. It needs to be a VERY LIGHT leave in and you need to use only a finger tip sized amount on your entire head. DO NOT SCRUNCH YET. -DO NOT USE GEL. Gel is most likely waaaaaaaaaaaaay too heavy for you and does not allow your wave clumps to form. Use mousse. How much? A palm for half your hair, a palm for the other half should be more than enough. Gently apply it with praying hand method, barely touching the hair. -Now its the time to scrunch! Gently scrunch the hair, you should still hear the slushing water sound, just a little bit less. Again, only a few scrunches, you dont need all that scrunching, if you scrunch too much youre gonna get frizz and break apart the waves. -Scrunch each side just once more with a T-shirt to remove excess water. -Leave to air dry and dont touch it if thats your preferred method but its always gonna turn out better if you diffuse it. -If youre gonna diffuse, scrunch your hair into the diffuser bowl thing (idk what its called lol) while the drier is OFF, THEN turn it on for like ten seconds and turn it off before you move on to the next section and repeat till your hair is dry. -Scrunch out the crunch only with 100% dry hair, with a drop of oil and do it gently. You probably wont read all this but I just wanted to take the time to share things Ive learned if they can help. If you did read, thank you! I hope you try and I hope it works! Let me know if it does please! (only if you want of course). Have a good day!

[@joshuaharper2624]

Light hold gel (the one she uses in the video) has been fine for my wavy/curly hair. I've used it and it's very light hold, mixing it with water also helps. Also clarifying and deep conditioning is superrr helpful for definition when your waves and curls have started to look worse than usual. For wavy/curly hair, you can use shampoo, it helps to remove the build up which weighs curls down so easily. The low poo/no poo thing doesn't really work.

[@loub2805]

I have a similar hair texture as Isabella and thank you for this! I will try it next week! I was thinking about buying the Pureology hydrating shampoo for fine her and the hydrating conditionner from Pureology too, do you think it's a good option? I personally use Aloe Vera gel and it seems to work very well for me but I might try a mousse too

[@Ariplaygames]

@@joshuaharper2624 Just wanted to clarify that I didnt mean to say "dont use shampoo" Just dont use heavy products. Shampoo is in my opinion necessary. Also, its great that light hold gel works for you! Its Just not the best option for most wavy girls in my experience.

[@Ariplaygames]

@@loub2805 I hope it works for you! Idk about brands cause I live in South america lol but just try to stay clear from heavy products. Sometimes you can use them diluted but products designed to be light weight tend to be better. If you remember, let me know if this method worked for you!

[@Katherine_xs]

I have thin hair wavy hair and ill try your tips! I struggle with product application/technique a lot. Thank you

[@nikitagabrielle9733]

This vid was such a throwback and very nostalgic tbh.. I loved it! Also, I would love to see you try the bowl method, from what I've seen about it, I think it could be sooo beneficial for your hair type! 💕

[@samihanawshin7488]

I really loved your videos throughout covid time.. Helped me through my journey. Best wishes❤️

[@goinggreenforlongevity9048]

My hair has been dry and frizzy like yours, with waves. But it is even less curly. I finally got rid of the frizzy ends by using the hard water clarifier Ouidad water works, and Jessie Curl Aloeba conditioner. Jessiecurl is super nourishing, I even got over moisturized by using their deep conditioning treatment on my hair several weeks in a row (this product is not recommended for more fine wavy hair, but I tried anyway since my hair is so dry). For hold, layering products is critical for me. Jessiecurl products layered gives soft touchable hair and hold that lasts but lets out a lot each day, but I have only tried the Spiralicious and Gelabracion so far. Curlsmith gives unpleasant to touch hair that last better for a couple days before my next wash. I layered Curlsmith Multi Tasking Conditioner, Invincible Volume Mousse, Feather Light Protein Cream (got rid of frizz), In Shower Style Fixer.

[@jillsarah7356]

Your backyard is stunning! And I love your natural hair texture :)

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyr.6558]

Love this video! I absolutely love your hair videos; I've been watching them from the beginning. I have wavy hair myself and here are some tips that work for me. You can use your regular shampoo/conditioner and then just use the gel to scrunch. I switched back to my regular sulfate and silicone shampoo/conditioner and my hair felt less weighed down. You can also alternate between wearing your hair wavy and then straight. I tried doing the CGM too and it was so exhausting to follow all of the rules. Your hair looks great wavy again and it will be fun for you to wear it like that from time to time.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thanks for sharing !!

[@АллаПанина-ъ5м]

I love the white frilly skirt, so cute ❤

[@vince0wl]

I have the same hair type as you, like wavy, straight and curly thin hair that like to get tangled and frizzy. As many people say, don't be afraid of silicons!! Also you used waaay too much gel, I'd recommend to wash, condition and then with still very wet hair you can go with leave-in conditioner, brush your hair to distribute it and then you can go with mousse or gel (or both), but make sure to not use too much! What thin hair hate the most is being weight down by too much products: you destroy your wavy pattern and your hair get dirty very quickly. Also to finish gently pat your hair with a towel and then pls you don't have to air dry, you can use a diffuser, at least for the roots, or else it will take days to dry help. Btw I noticed that brushing my hair in the morning if they're too tangled and then wet it with a spray still works to get some waves back and makes my hair look more soft.

[@Reberi96]

If you enjoy the look of your natural texture, have you considered using cgm styling techniques but without eliminating sulfate/silicone products? I've found this works quite well, personally 🌟

[@IsabellaDemarko]

yes i have, it is good

[@lena21ever2]

So i wanna thank you a lot! When i saw your first video about your hair journey, it inspired me to change my routine. I knew i had curly hair but didn't know what to do with it, so I would cut them short, despite wanting them hip length. In one year my hair got so long I was amazed. I also discovered cgm thanks to you and was discovering my curls. Now I realised i don't like long hair, so I keep them at an acceptable length, and still do the cgm, but sometimes straighten them. Ive also lightened them and will be doing henna this week. So thank you for making me discover cgm and most importantly to love my hair and don't be too harsh with it.

[@merlokiii]

You have such a nice garden! I would spend a lot of time there, if I had one

[@SallaKaarinaS]

Have you seen channel Lab Muffin Beauty Science's video "This ingredient saved my hair"? I think you might find it interesting since she's scientist and explains scientifically why it works. Now I exclusively use products that have amodimethicone after years of avoiding all silicones and that definetly helped my hair more than any oil I've tried. I've used to have permanently frizzy hair no matter what I did and now finally I can see bounce and shine after almost losing hope.

[@hgo772]

loved the video! For me personally CG never worked! It looks nice on the first day (not always tho) and after u sleep it's ruined, even when I would tie it up or put it in a satin bonnet.

[@staymadIoser]

ISABELLA!!! please please try Audrey Victoria’s “Glass Hair Layering” Technique!!❤

[@staymadIoser]

the vid is pretty recent on her channel btw🤗

[@ritamcmahon1641]

Been watching ur vids since 2020...ur one of the realistic person on KZbin and ur always up and honest🤎

[@JenChenshuffler]

CXLOE as the bgm! I love her! Glad the rest of the world is discovering her too

[@icylana]

Honestly I love your videos! Always feel like Im talking with our wise older sister ❤

[@IsabellaDemarko]

I'm so glad! Thank you xx

[@emilyivyfoster]

I love daily vlog style/daily routine content!!

[@lillypieisme]

Omg unrelated to the video but you and I would have been great friends as children. I was OBSESSSEEEDDD with Bratz dolls up until age of 16 🤣 I’m lowkey jelly you kept the love for them. I have mine all in a storage box 🥲

[@carlaconce]

i HIGHLY recommend the shea moisture manuka honey intensive hydration mask and the leave-in conditioner from that same line (the brown bottles). my hair is extremely dry, brittle, and frizzy and the only products that seem to work with my hair are those. as my hair is drying i put it in a braid to encourage a uniform wave pattern (my hair texture varies a lot like yours) and to minimize frizz. if you haven’t tried them, i seriously think you should!!! loved the video

[@IsabellaDemarko]

oh yes i love that line! i used to use the shampoo and conditioner all the time!

[@heatherhowe351]

I didn't find much joy with the curly girl method either , it didn't fit with my life, air drying is no fun at all and I hated cruching out gel. It's wavy and looks best when blowdryed smooth with serum or oil, end of.

[@calliknudsen]

We have the same hair! You're the only one I've ever seen with the same hair as me!

[@nadined9282]

Hey Isabella! I realised I had wavy hair after seeing your video years ago! A big breakthrough - thank you for helping me reach it! I really feel like CGM is too (and unnecessarily) strict and demanding! You don’t need that strictness for good results imo and I actually think good results would be easier to achieve with a less strict approach. I feel like that strictness stifles being intuitive to the hairs needs on a given day. Also you looked so exhausted! I personally recommend following Manes By Mell’s approach instead. I’ve learnt so much from her and her videos are really great! It’s just more accessible, realistic approach that seems more freeing and inuitive imo. (can you tell CGM never appealed to me? lol). She explains everything really well and makes everything so easy to follow. Actually she doesn’t like to brush gel through her hair because it makes hair “seaweed-y”. I also felt like you were creating too much work for yourself by combing your hair in the shower. I understand there’s scientific consensus that brushing hair wet is only recommended best practice for curly/coily hair but dry brushing is more suited and encouraged for wavy hair, otherwise you can cause too much friction and possible breakage! I got this impression from lots of scientist beauty influencers like LabMuffin. Also were you using the powder sunscreen on top of another sunscreen or as a stand-alone sunscreen? A lot of cosmetic chemists and scientist skincare influencers don’t recommend this because it the powder formulation is not suitable for dispersing and adhering enough spf filters to the skin so you don’t get the advertised level of protection! I think quite a few have used UV cameras to show that powder sunscreens and other spa makeup don’t do the job! You would have to apply a ridiculous, unwearable amount to actually get the advertised protection - very misleading! There can be similar issues with sunscreen sprays and to a lesser extent with sticks (you just have to apply more layers with sticks). Liquids and creams are generally considered the best option for achieving adequate protection! Hope my unsolicited opinions didn’t come across condescending but they are my best pieces of advice based on the ridiculous amount of reading and watching content that I have done! Wishing you luck and your desired results you’re with your hair journey!! I always enjoy your content 😊❤

[@princesspersia]

love the songs you chose in your vlogs

[@kelsielawhorn]

your waves are really pretty! so beachy and mermaidy! i’ve really been liking Abbey Yungs videos and recommendations on hair care!

[@seatheforest]

I loved watching your video’s 3 years ago! How fun you popped up on my timeline again 💛 Our hairtexture is very similar 🦋✨

[@mackenzie779]

I have a mix between very tight 3a curls and loose 3b curls but I still love watching wavy routines and I loved your series you did 3 years ago!

[@wondercreates]

I’m trying to do rosemary oil once a week haha I don’t know if you have tried brushing your hair with a large tooth comb or an Afro comb that might help you 🙂 I will check out your habit tracking system I’m always looking on how to be more organised 😅 I love how you edit your videos the intro was so captivating! ☺️

[@chocohazel94]

These blogs are so artistic I love it

[@CalcifersMoon]

Have you done a braid out? Using anti humidity cream, leave in moisture spray, light oil, two braids, wrap it for sleeping and see what it does in the morning? Also just a great routine for locking in moisture when you have a lot of dry hair and frizz because you can still style with hot tools if need be 😊

[@rousah]

such a flashback!!!

[@felinetherapy4782]

It looks good. Also looks like a lot of effort! Well done.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Thank you!

[@Vicky-st1cm]

I was just re watching this series yesterday and was wondering how you and your hair were doing haha glad to see this update ❤

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Welcome back! Xxx

[@priscilamorgan7249]

It's already been THREE YEARS :O did you try the bowl method? That's the only thing that works for my wavy hair. It's still frizzy but it gives me such nice waves and volume that I don't mind the frizz anymore

[@priscilamorgan7249]

Also, i was having a really bad day and came to your channel to watch some of the old videos AND SAW THAT YOU POSTED right when I needed you ❤

[@IsabellaDemarko]

aww thats so sweet

[@IsabellaDemarko]

no i havnt tried it yet! x

[@priscilamorgan7249]

@@IsabellaDemarko try it, you might like it. It took me a few tries to perfect it. I do it a bit differently, but it works for my hair :) love you ❣️

[@fooloo993]

Sleeping at night with something protecting your hair (like a sleep bonnet) might help with reviving your style in the mornings!

[@crystaledwards8854]

The tracker looks great, well done :)

[@krystenmoreau5804]

You did an excellent job on this video. Enjoyed every second :)

[@raven_libra]

A few tips, in the shower when using the shampoo and conditioner don’t scrunch. Just let it do it’s thing. After conditioner use a mousse, scrunch it in and pulse at the top. Dip your head back in the water, scrunch and pulse again. I would suggest plopping your hair for about 10 minutes. Use a heat protectant after and if need be put some gel in if you need to just a small amount. Do the praying hands for that. The less you scrunch the best.

[@kirtichaudhary498]

I love your videos I hope you keep posting your hair journey ❤😊

[@yellowishgreendragon.-.]

I did it for 8 months. The silicone free was ruining my hair. It worked for a while, but then near the end it was making me really unhappy. So I decided to switch back to products with silicones in it. It helped a lot.

[@Tejano._.]

I noticed my hair thinning too! I did some bloodwork recently and I found out my Ferritin levels were so low and also vitamin D. Don’t forget your vitamins

[@yuelianghime1111]

This video made me miss my curly hair. Going to try your routine tomorrow ❤

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Hope you like it!

[@soshelbs]

Love your makeup, skincare and hair care videos! Would you be open to do a video on shampoo bars? Like the Foamie shampoo bar? I am interested to buy it but I don’t see a lot of reviews on this and since you have a lot of hair care experience and talk about ethical consumption I’d be interested to see your experience with it and if you think it’s worth buying.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

i havn't tried them before but would like to! x

[@lexiejojofit]

I feel like you’re the only KZbinr I follow who has similar hair as mine

[@LivingInTheShade]

I've been watching your channel for a few years now. I think I remember you saying your hair texture changed which is unusual for a young person. I heard of it happening to people after a traumatic event stress, illness or pregnancy. Just wondered if you've ever been to a dermatologist? What about trying this routine with a mousse instead of gel. One final query do you know your hair porosity?

[@IsabellaDemarko]

yes it is high porosity xx

[@LivingInTheShade]

​@@IsabellaDemarko Ah ah I'm high porosity too I just embrace the frizz we live in a wet climate so my hair frizzes all the time.

[@Iveemeek]

I know you said you were strict on the curly girl method for 7 months and it still was a struggle but I have to tell you as someone who had unmanageable hair, it took me 2 years of letting my hair breathe and grow out and taking good care of it too look good and now it’s always shiny

[@oksylyaufer]

I have a similar hair type. I used to straighten my hair every day, but recently I decided to risk and do a keratin treatment and…..😍 its been 2 weeks of perfect hair. I don’t regret it at all. Some say it’s very damaging for your hair, so I couldn’t get the courage to try it for a few years. But I decided to give it a try, because I’m so tired of spending time straightening my hair for it to get freezy the moment I step outside. Now I just wash my hair, blow dry it (with heat protection and oil on ends) and it’s perfectly straight even in rainy days 🥹

[@charlieb7620]

I have wavy hair and I tweaked the curly girl method to work for me! I try not to use sulfates and silicones most of the time but do use sulfates to deep cleanse. I also shampoo twice. I don’t use curl creams and gel, I find that it weighs down the waves rather than define. I just use a light mousse and hair oil. I also scrunch carefully not all willy nilly and only a couple of times. I find too much scrunching makes my hair frizzy and messes with the natural curl pattern. Just wanted to share what worked for me, a fellow wavy-but-more-complicated hair girly! Maybe some of these can work for you.

[@bethanyrosefrench]

I have a very similar hair texture and I think you might benefit from just using leave in conditioner and hair oil and scrunching (and use the oil when the hair is wet so it can lock in all the moisture)

[@UZ1122T]

Hello! I accidentally saw your channel, probably you already know a lot, but I will repeat :) Our hair has cycles of growth, stopping and dying. Probably, at some point in time, the nutrition of your hair follicles changed, so the structure of the hair changed (this is about the waves of your hair). Your hair fell out (became visible, "thin" at the ends) at a certain age, the follicle shed them due to weakness (this is about the length). This data is actively studied by hairdressers-colorists. For example, the air-touch technique takes these features into account and colors the "oldest" hair (colorists use a hair dryer to blow out the necessary layers). I would recommend starting with deep cleansing of the scalp and nourishing the follicles (deep cleansing shampoo + shampoo for hair loss (if they fall out; aminexil serum); shampoo for deep cleansing of the head + shampoo for hair thickness; serioxyl serum). When applying the serum to the scalp - massage with your fingers. (You can see more details from Korean bloggers). Shampoos are selected according to the type of scalp. Silicone in serums and oils are applied only to the ends, warming them up in your palms beforehand. Cannot be used in summer - the oil on the hair will react to the radiation -> dry out the hair. And there is one more little secret: after washing with shampoo, apply a hair mask, keep the mask on and apply a balm / conditioner (what will leave the beneficial properties of the mask on the hair). I would send you a link to an extensive study, but the platform bans it. All the best to you!

[@christinescorner1858]

Loved the video! I have really dry hair, but it’s quite fine and most products make it fall out. I use Mane N Tail products. Yes, they’re for horses- but they’re safe for human hair. Horses have the driest most coarse hair, so it makes sense that mane n tail makes my hair feel moistened and super fluffy and clean. Highly suggest trying!

[@preetphoenix1]

Ohh I see some length and creativity.. nice. ✨ I also like the second day hair. Frizzy hair is a problem we need to learn to live with and do what can be done..

[@sailsa]

Feels like flaxseed gel, mouse and plopping before using a diffuser to dry would make a lot of difference. 😘

[@pitulanek]

My hair is currently similar texture to yours (bits are slightly curlier, but overall similar) and I absolutely comb my hair before refreshing it on the second day and it doesn't seem to affect it badly. When it used to be curlier (my hair goes through phases...) I didn't comb it to protect the curl pattern. But I've found that with the more wavy pattern combing it is absolutely fine and it helps distribute the natural oil throughout the length of the hair and away from the scalp, giving me more 'use' out of a wash.

[@shannonjulie2278]

Slightly off topic, but I really like the make up you did at 10:10 it was simple but really nice. I’d love to know what you did because I’m really wanting to figure out some minimal looks that still look nice like that

[@jamielikzht]

The plop method helps with volume and reviving the curl pattern! I have similar hair but thicker and curlier. But no matter what I do it feels frizzy and coarse without using heat. Also i think you used wayyyy too much gel haha. I think your hair type would benefit more from a mousse or light gel.

[@annikartdeco]

Has it already been... 3 years?? Actually nearly 4?? Wow. It just so seems that I've been watching you for at least half a decade. Such lovely nostalgia here

[@denisemoye495]

I’ve been using coconut oil mixed with camellia oil as a pre shampoo treatment and then the Miss Jessies Pillow Soft Curl Cream and then the Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly. I’m the same as you, yet again embracing the curls 😂 Happens everytime in summer and then winter when the humidity makes it impossible to keep straight and then it ends up super dry as I’m having to wash and straighten it so often. If I could just get past the hump stage and get it a bit longer, this time I might do it! 😂 It helps that natural hair and waves are currently ‘in’ ❤

[@corinnespanelewski7169]

I agree being a wavy myself sometimes there just isn't enough wave to the hair for it to look good to wear it wavy.

[@nancy7258]

Watching this as the person who first suggested you might have waves 3 years ago🫣 Glad you found something that works for you!!

[@paruldimeo]

Try Curlsmith products, they are much lighter, lots to choose from to cater for different curl types such as wavy hair/ volume/frizz etc. I tried Boucleme but much prefer Curlsmith. Brushing hair in sections whilst wet and finger coiling also work amazingly.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

i will keep that brand in mind!

[@joshuaharper2624]

​@@IsabellaDemarkoyou used umberto Giannini Jelly in this video, but there other products are really good. Highly recommend the 'Frizz Fix' line. All their products are vegan and made for curly hair. Also watch Swavy Curly Courtney, her wavy/curly hair videos are so helpful! Sincerely- someone who had straight hair for 20 years and now has curls and waves!

[@chuckypaonita7974]

You are so pretty Isabella and I love your beautiful long nails wow

[@IsabellaDemarko]

thank you

[@CaityRaindrop]

(3A/2C/2B curly here, different patterns here too) What put me off the CGM is that the method changed when the creator ditched working for devacurl and started her own line. It got way more strict and the "safe products" were more expensive.

[@CaityRaindrop]

For some tips I think the boucleme is too heavy for you, I have a lot of hair strands (density?) But it's easily weighed down, I use noughty products which are lighter. I'd really recommend a bonnet or silk scarf pineapple. The normal pineapple up stretches the back, and our nape hair is thinner and finer so prone to tangling. And for refreshing dryness you should try adding a lightweight hydrating product, after spritzing with water

[@99to14]

As Isabella was reviewing I realized I have her exact same hair problems lol. Frizzy mess bc I have a complete mixture of straight to curly strands and thin to thick strands.

[@MaoMao_Naeva]

I still haven't found a solution for my hair. My hair are oily and my hair always look like Lion's hair i still didn't know to take care of my hair.

[@HostaMahogey]

Your hair is high porosity, it needs acidic products that seal the hair cuticle. You should try the Redken acidic bonding line

[@Rebecca640]

I have high porosity hair and my hair hates every acidic bonding line. The redken, the elvive, the ever pure, all made my hair even more frizzy. But my hair loves vitamin c shampoo from redken: Smooth, shiny, sleek hair 😊

[@IsabellaDemarko]

Darling .. I know this ;) x

[@denisemoye495]

I also recently bought the bounce curl brush, helps creat nice curl clumps. X

[@clairewillow6475]

Sleeping with it in braids (maybe 3 or 4 braids) is usually the best way for me to get curls without heat ❤

[@miralynne8913]

Curly (mostly 3a) with fine and medium hair strands and dry hair as the sahara, I feel the conditioner wipe on the top layer. I do get breakage there, if I dont do this. I can literally drench my hair in conditioner and leave in 😅 But I really don't like gel, I stay with leave in cream or a little foam combined with oil. I know,I am weird, but I rather have a little bit frizz than the gel, sticky feeling ^^

[@BonGlitched]

I have curly hair and I also don't really stick to the curly girl method, it's just too much and my hair looks a lot better when I use what I want. I just took a few tips from it and formed my own care routine.

[@EverybodyLovesMaria]

Your slight waves are so lovely! 🥰 You can leave it on that point (not trying to make it curlier) and it would still be lovely ...