IS NOT YOUR MOTHER'S CURL TALK WORTH THE HYPE? (styling my mom's wavy hair for the first time)

[@GenaMarie]

I totally agree with you on these products! The gel is very drying on me and gives little to no hold. The cream is great but not if your hair is super dry. The mousse, however, is one of my favorites in humidity. I use it with just a cream and not layered with a gel and it works great for volume and strong hold!

[@punchymcpuncherson8785]

Gotta say this whole line is 50/50. The mousse, the deep conditioner mask, the cleansing “oil”(basically a hella light shampoo) and the leave in conditioner spray are the only products worth buying for me. Those products are super nice and work really really well on my hair, but the rest of them are just meh or total trash for me.

[@keylae7412]

How do you feel about the shampoo/conditioner?

[@afsheen792]

welp and after i bought the gel too 🥲

[@everbodysboyjacobbacob574]

Oh hey gena

[@taiyabazaheer9492]

If it's you in your pfp then I it will not work as effectively for your hair texture. This line is for the slightly wavy hair. I'm glad it exists because people with 1c -2a hair often find it difficult to find products.

[@itsamandapasceri]

BTS: the addition of reviewing the line on OUR mom was totally impromptu and Mell thought of it while on vacation because her plan was to test them again (on herself) in the extreme humidity. Mell I LOVE YOU FOR THAT👌🏼

[@tardy7968]

Omg yesss 🙌🏽

[@katebowes1]

Aaahhhhh cute hey seesters 🥰

[@dennissems]

I loved it!!! Amanda, your editing skills are out of hand. 😍😍😍😍😍

[@jennferrell6118]

Excited to have seen how this line worked for them. I'm in the States and have tried a couple of their products, including the gel and cream in this video though I have not tried the mousse. I wasn't very impressed with the products in my hair either. I began my wavy transition around the beginning of the year. I've had better results with other lines. I never knew my hair was curlier until I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 18. My mother had pin straight hair, but my father's hair is wavy and my grandmother's hair was very curly. When I was a kid, my hair was like my mom's, super straight. Looking back, I think my hair's texture began to change from super straight to wavy back in high school, but I just didn't recognize what my hair was doing. My current profile pic here was just taken last week after 8 months of actually wearing my waves and I love my hair. I began with very short hair. I had a pixie cut over the holidays and have been growing it out since. I would not have lasted without this channel to help me. Thank you

[@rockysmom2697]

I love how you guys ❤️your Mom!

[@tamarapace3036]

Your mom looked so happy, in the morning, with her morning results. Keep us updated on if she decides to start wearing it this way some times. She looks beautiful either way!

[@aliceeinwonderland4344]

I love how she's marketing her towels. She's a frickin pro

[@ManesByMell]

🥺 thank you💜💜 I’m just trying to share how amazing they are and help explain why I love using them 💜💜

[@miriamgrace4172]

@@ManesByMell can you do a review on pattern beauty now that its available at sephora in canada

[@pomchi13]

@@ManesByMell Truly Amazing. I purchased one and it works wonders. Thank you for the recommendation ❤️

[@colinpostell6347]

@@ManesByMell @Manes by Mell did you wash Mom's hair backwards in your bathroom sink when you did her hair

[@colinpostell6347]

@@ManesByMell @Manes by Mell did you?????????????????????????

[@SarahSanders-pr7rj]

You've changed my hair life. I am a wavy-curly girl, and I was TRICKED by CGM to believe all silicones, etc etc etc were bad for my hair....but my curls got worse and worse. I have high porosity hair for goodness sake! Turns out, they like the dimethicones and all the cones and stuff. Thank you for scientifically revealing the truth. I will do what I dang well please as long as my hair looks and feels delicious!

[@midnightmoth1]

I woke up thinking "HELL YEAH, TODAY IS TEXTURE TUESDAY WITH THE SEESTERS!!! LESS GOOOO!!

[@itsamandapasceri]

YASSS👌🏼👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@ManesByMell]

HELL YAAAAAAAAA THANKS FOR WATCHING💜💜

[@minutemaid9282]

I did the same. I count down the days till texture Tuesday. Makes Tuesday my favorite day of the week!

[@gabyrivera8854]

Thank you so much Mell for telling us that even though the NYM hair line did not work for you doesn’t mean it won’t work for other people. I believe that every brand of hair products can work for many different hair types and that it is ok for them to not work on other different hair types. For me my hair feel alright using some of these products but I am glad that you were able to to share your own opinion for people who had the same results as you.

[@itsamandapasceri]

We want more mumsey!!!

[@Hoid1990]

Love when you (and other content creators) go makeup free, go on girl, show off that natural beauty!

[@soakupthenoise]

she is wearing makeup throughout the whole video lol

[@Hoid1990]

@@soakupthenoise then you’ve not watched the whole video. She is wearing it at the start but not after.

[@mariezelenkova9743]

@@soakupthenoise She was not in the sequences with her mother

[@hayfeverray]

If I need a lazy routine, I use the curl smith air dry cream and the NYM curl talk curl cream together then let air dry. Putting the two together I find helps with the moisture/protein balance that you kinda miss using only the curl talk line.

[@jessicagalyon5840]

Hi, my hair hates protein. I was looking at the curlsmith air dry & the Ulta chick came & recommended the hold me softly balm or the in shower styler. So.. after standing there for 5 min, I decided to not get anything lol. I love the NYM cream but I can’t use it often bc my protein sensitivity. It’s only product w protein so far that I can use at all. Do you find the air dry cream similar? Have you tried the other ones by curlsmith?

[@hayfeverray]

@@jessicagalyon5840 the air dry creme is totally different from the NYM. I find it to be super moisturizing, I has lots of slip so it's great for detailing and also helps the hair feel super soft for me. I've got coarse, bleach damaged, wavy hair and it loves the air dry creme. It's nice because it really doesn't weigh it down. I use the air dry creme and the nym curl defining creme together because I find the nym does define really well, but it doesn't give enough moisture. I've also used the bond curl repair treatment from curl Smith and really love it! I want to try more of their products but haven't gotten my hands on them yet.

[@bryanacamillebraxton4770]

I love the curl talk mousse! It’s stronger hold than it says and can stand up to some serious humidity. I’ve worn my hair with the cream and mousse outside and the curls survived! 🙌🏾 I also like the deep conditioner in the winter. It’s super moisturizing.

[@hthrb8990]

I want to see MORE mom stylings - her hair is the most like mine in style and type and we’re of similar age. Plus she’s super cute!

[@QuiteDistinguished]

I bought the NYM mousse after watching this review and reading the comments, and I'm stunned! I've avoided mousse like the plague since the 90s, but this stuff is a-MAZ-ing!!!! It's not as high hold for me as it seems to be for others, but my low porosity, protein-sensitive waves and curls are loving it. Oh...and when it's been windy and rainy all day and my hair still looks good....you KNOW it's a good product!

[@jackiehallaway946]

My favorite routine with these products is the verb curl leave in conditioner, then the curl talk cream, and then scrunching in the curl talk mousse. I prefer layering the products!! And I 100% agree that I was more impressed with the mousse than the gel! And I scrunch out the crunch with the verb ghost oil! Hope this helps :)

[@ManesByMell]

Ou and I have all of these I’ll have to try it!! Verb is some of the best thanks for the tips lovely 💜💜💜

[@jackiehallaway946]

@@ManesByMell HOLY SHIT YOU ACTUALLY REPLIED!! I’m so honored! Literally made my day!!! 💖

[@jessicagalyon5840]

I keep going between this mousse & the herbal essences totally twisted mousse everyone raves about. I like the curl talk cream too. Have you tried the herbal essences?

[@mandyfowler4279]

I've had great results with the Verb cream and the NYM mousse! It's been my favorite combo lately!

[@karenp5132]

The NYM Mousse is my favorite mousse I’ve tried. It gives me definition and hold for my wavy hair. The gel weights my hair down, but the mom who has curlier hair than me, absolutely loves it!

[@jessicagalyon5840]

Do you use other gels? Which drugstore mousses have u used?

[@karenp5132]

@@jessicagalyon5840 I love the Curlsmith hydro style flexi jelly. I tried the John Frieda Frizz Ease Curl Reviver mousse and hated it.

[@traciwheeler2077]

Curl Talk line brought my hair and scalp back to life after Devacurl damage. Love everything about it and so grateful that it is affordable. Love their Naturals products too.

[@ManesByMell]

I love that for you💜 this journey is all about experimenting and seeing what works and I’m glad this does for you xoxo

[@justinmccurdy1651]

I love love love not your mothers and it has helped me a lot too and saved my natural 3b curly hair too!! I love their curl talk, blonde moment, smooth moves, kinky moves, beach babes, way too grow, naturals! All and everything except their dark tint sprays and blue triple brunette cuz i am bleached platinum blonde

[@KattMurr]

I just received my "The Perfect Haircare Manes by Mell and Amanda Guido" towels today. I couldn't decide which to get so I bought both! Can't wait to use! I have a black one I bought over a year ago, so I know how amazingly awesome they are!!!

[@AskCoachK]

I use these on my son's hair. I use a the weightless air dry from curl Smith, then put a little of thr defining cream, then the mousse. I havent tried the gel so far. I'm glad you mentioned that the defining cream didn't have enough moisture bc I was wondering if I was just doing an extra step for nothing 😁...

[@jaileneguzman5860]

I totally agree about the mousse! It definitely stands out from the others. But I do have to say….their deep conditioner provides SOO much moisture for my hair, and a little goes a long way 😍

[@bridgett827]

I use the mouse with kinky curly not to days gel. This helps me get soft curls and find balance. When I used all three together my hair was so dry. I dont think these products are good being used all together

[@fayeberman9218]

My combo from this line is the cream, then the mousse. The gel (for me) was just sticky, and ick. I do want to try the new hard hold gel though, and the oil, see if it will seal my moisture in.

[@traceyc3751]

The hard hold gel is awesome

[@fayeberman9218]

@@traceyc3751 I’m cautiously optimistic

[@karlaocampo52]

The mousse is always the one I gravitate to the most! I live in Texas so I usually just add a leave in (either the sunbum leave in spray (has protein) or the Aussie leave in spray) with the NYMCT mousse, use the NYM naturals heat protectant spray and I hover diffuse. I rarely use the NYMCT gel it just doesn’t work with the Texas humidity, I use one of the glycerin free gels from CURLS which works better for my hair.

[@nivescorazza4019]

Absolutely love when you have mum’s, you did a fabulous job but not surprised…thanks I’ve always wondered about that product and as a Canadian I know what not too purchase

[@erin2832]

Happy texture tuesday! Yess so excited for an honest opinion on these, a lot of the people who hype these up are sponsored so was a bit unsure ♥️♥️♥️😊😊

[@miriamgrace4172]

does anyone else want to see a review on pattern beayty

[@stephanied6711]

I never knew there was a difference between cocktailing and layering thanks soo much

[@ManesByMell]

I’m so glad you found this helpful!💜💜

[@angiect3791]

Same!! I had no idea.

[@tanachacon3034]

Thank you for reviewing this. I live in a very dry climate and have dry hair due to that. I have to make sure my products have the right moisture and protein balance for here. My hair does well with curlsmith. I would love to see more videos on what to do when you live in a dry hot environment.

[@suzannefield7583]

I love this line! The hair mask is bomb! And the leave in and foam are also sooo good!

[@imyourhappydrug]

Yay for more wavy hair content! Your mum is super cute by the way, she looked pleased with the results :D

[@lavonneeby2839]

I use Not Your Mother's Naturals Royal Honey & Kalahari Desert Melon Repair & Protect Leave-In Conditioner and the mousse. Such good results! I also like their refreshing curl foam. I have low porosity 2c,3a,3b curls.

[@quentinbryant3720]

The Not your Mother’s pink detangling spray and the yellow leave in conditioner bottle work amazingly together as a cocktail. I prefer those products in the line over their curl talk line and they give me soft, defined, curls for a few days.

[@yashiratorres-gonzalez5735]

Omg!! I got soo excited to see your video because When I used these products, I HATED how the gel left my hair and the lack of longevity, glad to know that it was not just me doing it wrong, lol! AND 10000% AGREE that the mousse ON ITS OWN has been great! I live in Florida, and this mousse has been great to me in this hot, humid state 😊! Thank you for your videos happy to find an influencer with color-treated curls that resemble mine finally ❤😊 Product request video, I would like to see you do a review for Rizos Curls products, very interested in seeing your thoughts on their line! Thanks!!

[@jacquelinedildine6658]

The joy on your moms face!! Love it so much!!

[@sara.m88]

"Now mother, I know that these are not yours". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elizabethorsillo7187]

I love the NYM’s Curl Talk! They now have a hard hold gel and scalp oil.

[@shevaglickman2193]

First off, I love you guys! Second, when I use these products, I start off with the pink shampoo and conditioner from the nym brand. Then I make sure my hair is really wet and rake through with the styling cream. Then I use the Denman brush, wait a bit, then I use praying hands for the gel. Then I plop for like an hour or two and I love my results!

[@kryki_cha6206]

I have always raked my gel in and then defined. I've been watching you for a couple years, and I thought your glazing of the gel was so weird.... Well, I tried it .... I'll never rake it in again. Lol!!! I was in denial. Your method is superior. Why did I doubt you??!!

[@sulaf604]

I haven’t tried the mousse in a while bc I have other mpussss currently in my stash, but it was BOMB, especially for refreshing. I tried out the gel and I HATED IT. Quite drying, nothing very special on the definition front, and no hold the following day. I also hated the curl cream, since there was absolutely no moisture for my high porosity coils. My mom, who has high porosity 3a-b curls, also was not wowed by it. Also I’m completely agree with valuing results over ingredients. So many of us curly people get super scared of certain ingredients (which also leaves us vulnerable to companies that base its marketing over fear-mongering about ingredients) without knowing that they aren’t harmful and can even be beneficial to curly hair. My high porosity hair LOVES sealing ingredients, so silicones are my jam.

[@briannabee12]

Thank you for this!! Just got my towel in today & am excited for wash day to use it. I love the shampoo by NYM and haven't had a lot of success with the styling products, going to try them again now

[@tamarad.2555]

Love the Seesters!! Been watching since the start of the year and felt confident enough to wack off 30 inches (yes, I donated). Curl shock is real but from what I learned here it didn’t take long to recover.

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy Texture Tuesday!! We love videos with mumsey! We are so lucky to have these amazing videos to look forward to every week!! Appreciate you both so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@itsamandapasceri]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy texture Tuesday lynzi!!

[@lynzicollins8131]

Amanda Guido Happy Texture Tuesday to you too my friend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kristinknight8625]

NYM is my new favorite line. The shampoo is fantastic and gives a lot of volume. I agree the curl defining cream is not hydrating enough on its on. I use either their 3-in1 or leave in conditioner. If you use curl scan or any of the other sites it says that the cream is not CGM approved because it has c13-14 isoparaffin. Just wondering what your thoughts are on this ingredient?

[@LauraAnn1980]

I have wavy, very bleached hair and I have used all the NYM products. I layer my products.I really do love the gel. I have tried a few and so far this is my fave gel. If its just a lazy air dry day I will use just the curl cream scrunched in. That's what I did on vacation this year and it worked great. The mousse is more hold than the gel IMO. I like the mousse but it's a little heavy for me and not my favorite mousse I have tried. My fave mousse so far is the Ouidad VitalCurl one. My styling routine is leave in, define upside down with denman brush, mousse, gel, mousse and then diffuse. Usually gives me the longest lasting results.

[@LaMasQueBrilla1680]

You need to layer these products, and use their leave-in, cream, gel and finger coil to make it last (last 10 days for me). I use the mousse for a refresh half way through the week if needed. The new hard gel beats humidity, and their new oil breaks the cast, and is also great.

[@IAmNotNicolex]

I need to get my hands on the new gel! I always get great results with this line, even before they released the leave-in, the refreshing mousse, the oil cleanser, and the mask! When it was just the cream, gel, and mousse, I loved the results! I had to look up the oil you mentioned and am just seeing the new release! Oh boy… I need to restock on the cream, gel, and mousse.. and now I’ve got some new things to add 😂

[@jessicagalyon5840]

There is a new gel???

[@LaMasQueBrilla1680]

@@jessicagalyon5840 - Yes they dropped two new products one is the "Not Your Mother's Curl Talk Hard Hold Hair Gel" and the other one is an oil.

[@jennnnnn5518]

FINALLY someone said this! These products did not work well for my hair at all! Sooo many people were promoting them and giving them 5 star reviews. Thanks for always being so honest 😭💛

[@drew_drop]

IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG FOR THIS VIDEO AHHHHHHHHH

[@ManesByMell]

CURL MOM IS HERE WITH NOT YOUR MOTHERS💜

[@cristinagibson7599]

I've been using this product for a few months now. I will say I use Cantu Leave-In conditioner and make sure to work that through with my head upside down and scrunch along the way. Then I go in with the NYM Curl Gel, same way, and I can keep this hair for at least 4-5 days. BUT my hair is thick, with a mix of Puerto Rican curly hair and smooth Mexican hair. Mine holds up well as long as I use the Cantu with it, otherwise, yes I get ALOT more frizz without Cantu.

[@dorijean6614]

My daughter always told me silicones were bad for my hair. I too was so happy to hear that silicone is not bad for your hair!! I would like you to show more silicone products that would work on high porosity hair. Thank you for all your information. ❤

[@diannehawfield1559]

I carefully watched your video. I tried your techniques. My hair looks the best it has in years even before I purchased any new products. Thank you!

[@saris_2194]

I absolutely love nym, I LOVE their gel. It has some protein, leaves my hair soft, and gives me great hold and a little cast. My hair definetly loves nym

[@justinmccurdy1651]

Me too! I love love love nym totally Absolutely too!! My hair loves nym too!!!

[@saris_2194]

​@@justinmccurdy1651it's an amazing brand, I have been loving their cream and bond builder

[@ashleylloyd8071]

I use the Curl Talk Leave-in conditioner and I love it!!! Then I use the Hairitage curl creme and then use Ouidad gel on top and it works super well! Please give the Hairitage curl creme another shot! I feel like since you didn’t use any gel or hold product, it wasn’t a super accurate review. I’m curious what you’d think of it if you layered a gel or mousse on top 😊

[@Rebe.free.]

Their mask is amazing! I wish you could try it! I've tried a million deep conditioners on my hair and the NYM's is definitely the best IMO - It out-does some very high end masks! For reference my curl pattern is tight like mell's, medium density and IDK what porosity because I can just never figure that out lol.

[@iamsharonf]

I agree I like the mask better than the styling products.

[@MusicxxRose]

I love the masque! Such great slip

[@jessicagalyon5840]

I LOVED it!! It is only one I’ve used since going silicone free that felt like my old conditioners AND it got my hair back to decent looking after a bad experience w protein...

[@CJbrieflittlecandle]

The mask is definitely their best product

[@HeilyMaldonado]

Yes!! Their mask has been life saving!

[@jackiemasek8302]

I have wavy hair, and I hate the crunch from gel, so the NYM gel works well for me. I also prefer layering products. But now I have to try the NYM mousse because I can’t get volume in the crown. I would love to see your hair pin technique up close, please. Right now I’m using those baby lobster claw things.

[@jessicagalyon5840]

I’m so interested to know what a baby lobster claw thing is!!

[@jackiemasek8302]

@@jessicagalyon5840 others call them "jaw clips".

[@ashleya8187]

when I tried their line the only product I loved was the mousse! Everything else did not work for me at all either. Im glad I wasn’t the only one. Whew!

[@jessicagalyon5840]

Can you describe your hair? I’m gonna go get either this one or herbal essences mousse...

[@ashleya8187]

@@jessicagalyon5840 I have 2C-3A curls the mousse works really well for me. Ive repurchased it multiple timea

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Tuesday!!! So excited for this as I use and love all the products!!! Just washed and styled today with it! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo!! 😘

[@ninamammana580]

When I say I have been WAITING for this review… 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@krisdiane]

God your hair is GORGEOUS!

[@ninamammana580]

@@krisdiane oh my word thank you so much 🥺🥺❤️

[@bee-bc3yj]

i love how mell’s makeup and towel match the products 💅

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you for the color coordination appreciation 🥰🥺

[@jasminestoneback7793]

Yea the layering side definitely held up the definition way better than the cocktail side. I still love their products. I definitely love that you cater to curly girls needs. Love you Mel! ❤

[@monicac1411]

So excited for this video!! And I agree on the gel, I tend to use their leave in conditioner/detangler as my prep and the cream as my hold with the mousse as my finisher.

[@sydneyruewho13]

I generally use shea moisture strengthen and restore leave in, then i use the not your mother leave in, and i used the not your mothers mousse before the gel but i might try it the other way. My hair is 2c/3a lower porosity and its been bleached on the ends.

[@InkDiaries]

My hair is wavy but on the thinner side. If I layer products it causes problems for me and my hair is completely flat. My hair favors one styler at a time (I.e mousse or gel but not both at the same time). I wonder if my hair would work well with the defining cream and mousse?? Hmmm

[@MykenGarciaBeauty]

I have 3c/3b curls. I’ve been using these products for a while. I agree with needing extra hydration with the curl cream and gel which have been my go to products to give me at least a full week of hold and humidity control. However, I have to have to use a leave in or I will only get a max of 3 days before I’m a frizz ball. My go to leave in is Moroccanoil. I also use the tiniest bit of the conditioner as a leave in to switch things up every so often. I do prefer the mousse for humidity control but find it doesn’t give me the hold that I like. I seal/scrunch out cast with Verb Ghost Oil. Btw… it’s because of you that I have fallen in love with the leave in and oil. Thank you for the amazing and extremely thorough content you provide!!

[@lucrecevonkasm]

Thank you so much for involving your darling Mamma, it was so useful. 💙🙏🏻🕊🌞

[@ManesByMell]

I’m so glad!! She was so happy to be apart of the video, such a gem 💎 💜

[@lucrecevonkasm]

@@ManesByMell you are such a wonderfully engaging family. Love from the UK! xx

[@valaineperry]

Been using Curl Talk for 9 months and I totally agree. The mousse is legit my favorite mousse. The gel is meh. Never bought a full size. I DID use a full size of the cream paired with a separate leave-in, but eventually switched to the Curlsmith Weightless Airdry Cream as both steps (leavin and cream). Mousse 100. Other two, meg

[@kittytime7329]

I'm so thankful you reviewed these products. EVERYBODY else kept on raving about them and loving them but they didn't work for me. I thought I wasn't applying them correctly and I tried sooo many times but I kept on getting the same results you got. They did not make my hair feel healthy even though it is. I'm wondering if maybe everyone else was just saying nice things about the cream and gel because they're being sponsored.

[@lizad8627]

The kinky coils in this product is what works amazingly for me! Not the curl cream. You need to try it! I use that and the mousse, and also the hair scalp scrub once every 2 weeks.

[@klnamba]

I use the curl cream followed by a little bit of gel scrunched in, then I plop. After 10ish min of plopping, I add mousse, followed by gel for a cast. And it's been working great for me. For ref I have 2a-2c hair, lower porosity. Thin strands, but lots of it!

[@lindseyfitting8314]

I love that you're so inclusive of all curl types💛 I have a tight wave (2c) and never liked the way it looked growing up (thought it looked messy), even though my sister always tried to convince me to wear it natural. Anyways, I've just recently decided to love it and wear it natural!! Thank you for your positivity and kindness! Keep doing what you're doing, because you are making a difference!!! 💛💛 -Lindsey

[@NaomiBenatar]

I totally agree with you, for me the cream is basically a waste of product and the gel is really just okay. But the mousse is my jam. I do Curls Blueberry Bliss leave in, followed by Uncle Funky's Curl Stimulator, then denman brush, then micro plop, then NYM Curl Talk Mousse and I get really bomb results which aren't weighed down but last me really well the whole work week!

[@feliciabethea2211]

I agree with your assessment. When I use the NYM Curl Talk, I also use the shampoo and conditioner. I love the Raspberry Tea smell. The conditioner I also use as a leave in, then the curl cream and mouse, which is my favorite, since I live in South Carolina. I only use the gel in the winter, when humidity is low.💜

[@melissan.martinez-luna3528]

I love this line! I started using it in PR which is a very humid island 😅 I find that it works best when you use the shampoos and 3 in 1 conditioner. I usually do layering with just the cream and the gel and then diffuse. They always come out great. 🥰 But I will say by day 3 I need a refresh.

[@chadr1856]

You are SO amazing, like just the analysis omg! Last August, I became a HUGE fan of this line, and I was using all the products but by January, I felt that my hair did not feel like how I like - soft, conditioned, flexible and I really feel the cream does not work as well on higher textures. My bsf has a loose wavy type and she personally loves it, and it always gives her gorgeous results, so this really isn't to say it's a bad product, it just will not give everyone the result they want. I feel like the things you said really voiced the experiences I had with the stylers from this range but I can't help but wonder how these products would perform on Amanda's hair though... My personal favorites from Curl Talk are the 3-in-1 conditioner, the leave-in & the mousse, and you might really enjoy those conditioners if you can get a hold of them! Awesome review

[@dw8130]

I am constantly playing around with different products. Currently I have been using blueberry bliss reparative leave in conditioner by Curls straight out of the shower. My hair is very long, but I don't need too much.. Wrap in a hair care towel, then apply NYM curl defining cream, brush through for even distribution & defining, then carefully add NYM gel, plop for 10-15 minutes. Then perhaps add a little more gel & diffuse. My hair is normally dry feeling, but it feels so soft. Must be that leave in.

[@terriob71]

Hi Mel! I just used these in conjunction with the shampoo and 3-1conditiiner. After conditioning, I ran a dime size of the 3-1 through my hair. I followed up with the defining cream, then I added the mousse the way you did and then I scrunched in the gel. I air dried and scrunched out with a drop of bio silk. I loved the results and my curls held up for 3 days ( I sleep in a buff that I tie at the top). I did spritz some water on and then ran a dab of the bio silk using praying hands. I was able to get 3 days out of that wash. I was quite impressed. Thanks for this. Much appreciated

[@trace4325]

Ok girl, I agree about the all 3 products together. I love the mousse. I use it every wash day, and in fact it has more hold than the gel. The gel is just ok and can be drying. Hence I will only use once in a great while. The cream is a no go, its weird lol. I use the Not your mothers natural pink combing cream, then mousse and just a coating of the Dove Amplified textures finishing gel. Never have a bad hair day with that combo. The Dove gel has become a staple over the last year. I like layering, not cocktailing as well.

[@CherryPoppy16]

Hi Mell, I agree with other posters, try the line again without the gel, just the cream and then the mousse. This line is HG for me EXCEPT the gel and the conditioner. I just ordered the new hard hold gel to see if it's an improvement. I have high porosity hair, fine texture, 3b curls.

[@emilyfurda]

What is the difference between Mousse & Foam? It’s so fun to see Mumsey with her curls! She’s beautiful. I wasn’t a fan of NYM curl talk either. I didn’t like the smell & it felt weird on me. I do really like NYM Naturals Curl Defining Tahitian Gardenia & Mango Butter. Their cream is a little oily if you’re not careful. I like the shampoo, conditioner, & leave in. Great slip! They don’t have a gel or mousse, so I have to use something else. The fragrance isn’t overpowering & it is moisturizing but not too much.

[@bellyelf]

So excited for this review!! I love the scent of these products 🥰

[@auroradreamcatcher]

You roll out the best curly hair content. This video is fantastic!

[@michellebeckham6402]

Mumsy’s hair looks sooo good! Curly is for her! Curly for the win!

[@nanita6310]

Using your not your mother's curls on your mother 😂😂😂 your mom should leave her hair curly more often!! She looks great. You should do a rizos curls review!

[@andreaabujamraribeirohomem1303]

I love a honest review!! But Mell, I'm dying to watch a Kerastase Curl Manifesto review!! Pleaaaase ?!?!?!

[@samiii96]

I use the mousse and gel but differently. I've got 2A/2B hair like your moms wave pattern and i use a hydrating leave in conditioner, hydrating curl cream or whatever i feel like using, and then i use either the mousse or the gel depending on how much hold im looking for. the mousse definitely gives more of a cast to scrunch out for me! but i like this line only if paired with something hydrating like you said

[@dorismarilyn]

Your moms hair looked so cute! I love seeing her in your videos ♥️

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you!! She was sooo happy hehe 💜💜

[@EH-MiM]

Your mom is beautiful!! It’s so nice to see the great relationship you all have. 😘Great video.

[@fiveshotespresso]

I love your happy energy! I feel pumped up just listening to you talk! ❤

[@AndiiLee-y9i]

I have wavy hair and have been trying to find a styling gel but my wavy hair has low porosity naturally as lots of moisturizer because I live in the south and even if I straighten my hair it gets wavy again from the moisturizer lmao so I gave in to the curly world and leave my hair natural but I agree when she said that these products have to be layered a certain way like I have to use leave in with heavier oils in it then I’d put the sculpting gel like for me if I use a curl cream my waves would literally be weight down and look greasy so that’s why have to use different products doesn’t necessarily have to be from the same line I use different lines because it works for me personally

[@clairalaman7394]

Totally agree with your review of these products making your hair dry! I also have very dry hair and find that I can't use all NYM Curl Talk products together. I love each of the products, but have to use them with other stuff that is more moisturizing.

[@kcrinkaful]

Hey, thanks for demonstrating. I’ll try the cocktail whenever I use very strong hold gels to soften up the results 😉. Thanks again!

[@evkyriiaki]

was having a bad day & then i got your notification🥺♥️

[@ManesByMell]

Omg I hope your day turned around watching this 💜💜💜 sending love your way xoxo

[@maradiaz8961]

Yes Mell I have the same problem with the line!! So many people love it but I find it leaves my hair so dry!! However I’m obsessed with their new scalp shampoo, I adore it.

[@blackcatpaintsandtwists]

I love the shampoo and conditioner of the Curl Talk. But I tried the whole line in one wash day and found the same drying effect. If I use the shampoo and conditioner, I will use a different brand leave in and gel. Or vice versa. I have gotten better results. I also like the cleansing oil to help with my oily scalp because of the clay.

[@elisebachert6654]

My hair loves the cream. Gives great Day 2 and 3 with a little water and oil refresh its hit or miss on wash day tho. Gel it great for when I braid. Mousse is eh for me. If I’m just doing a one day style then it’s great but it gets very drying for me very quickly. Love the deep conditioners. Also the whole brand is just better for me. I have horrible dry scalp issues and I have significantly less issues with this brand vs others

[@mariahuerta6917]

I had the same results when I tried the line. Hair was so dry and brittle. It was towards the beginning of my curl journey so I did not know about protein/moisture balance. Now I only use the mouse, usually with Curlsmith air dry leave-in, EVA NYC curl defining cream, then the mouse, finish with VERB ghost oil. I live in FL, high humidity most of the time and this combination holds against the humidity pretty well for me.

[@florl.delgado4093]

I've tryed some of these products and I only like the shampoo and moose for locking everything else in. I live in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and this is humidity 😩 24-7!!! I dont like the smell either. But I've tried a few and this one is still #1 for locking everything I put on before. I wish I could afford the high end products. I have "high maintenance" hair in a 24-7 humidity environment!! 🤷‍♀️ (goin' crazeee hea'!!!)

[@angiect3791]

Lately I have had good results with Twist Weather Up Gel & then Frizz Ease Curl Mousse over various leave-ins and curl creams. I am in the mainland southeast 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@florl.delgado4093]

@@angiect3791 Thank you Angie! I'll try to see if I can get a hold on them and try them out. Best wishes ❤

[@dominiquemiller7342]

I LOVE Not Your Mother's Curl Talk line. I have fine, high porosity, 2c/3a, dense hair. My hair loves protein and this line is great for that, though I haven't used the mousse yet. I don't cocktail, but instead I layer Knot Today leave-in conditioner, the curl talk cream, use my Denman brush, curl talk gel, and then diffuse. I think it has great hold/definition and makes my hair feel really nice, and I'm in FL where you basically feeling like you're in hell most days of the year. 😂 Also, the deep conditioning masque from this line is wonderful!

[@virgogodddess]

The mousse is amazing at giving strong hold in humidity.

[@stinacrandall9791]

I have wavy hair and I just tried the living proof curl cream with the NYM curl talk gel and verb ghost oil for my wash day on Monday morning. It's been raining all week where I am and so far I've been amazed by the results! best wash day since I've started trying to wear my hair natural.

[@debbieforseth254]

Please do a video on the root clipping. Thank you for everything.

[@ManesByMell]

Will do💜💜 thank you for watching!

[@madisongalejessop3106]

I would love to see you use the entire line if it sometime available. They have added TONS more products to this line. I will always love and respect you and Amanda’s opinions 🥰

[@cheresecollins1282]

My favorites from this line are the mousse, the scalp oil wash, and the refreshing curl foam. I use a different leave in cream though. But lately I have been loving the twist line in the black bottles. My hair sucks up that extra moisture.

[@angiect3791]

I liked the foam more than the rest.