MY TOP TIME SAVING CURLY HAIR STYLING TIPS FOR DEFINED CURLS

In today's video, I'm thrilled to share my ultimate time-saving curly hair styling hacks on my seester's thick, long curly hair! These tips can be used on any curl type and will leave you with stunning, well-defined curls in no time!
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[@raleighbowker1116]

I just wanted to pop back here and let you know that I have been using this routine for my past couple of wash days... Finally this last one, I SLAYED it (as my daughter would say..). I decided to trust my instincts and left out a leave in conditioner... I used a heat protectant first, left out the cream styler, went straight to the gel. Before all that, I clipped up my hair, got dressed, etc... the applied my products.. sectioned my hair into two sections and did your ribbon curl method, (first time trying.. was not as difficult as I thought it would be), squeezed out the extra water with my microfiber towel, added a bit more gel glazed over the top and then diffused. My hair was completely dry, with a very nice cast, in exactly 17 minutes. Plus, I am still going strong with the curls on Day 3.. I will have no problem making it to my next wash day, either tomorrow or Friday, depending on my mood. Usually by now, I am having to pull my hair back, the curls have gone wild... So this is a huge win for me...

[@ashleylemire9334]

@raleighbowker1116 what diffuser do you use?

[@raleighbowker1116]

@@ashleylemire9334 I have a Dyson. It was a gift to myself and it has made all the difference in the world for me.

[@nadiaaly4689]

@@raleighbowker1116 has it cut down your drying time? What hair type do you have ( long or short hair, medium, or low porosity etc )?

[@raleighbowker1116]

@@nadiaaly4689 It has dramatically cut down on my dry time. It used to take about 45 minutes to an hour with a regular hair dryer with a diffuser, with my Dyson, it takes about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the products I use to fully dry. I have thick, coarse, medium to low porosity hair, high density, ranging from 3b to 4a hair. It's on the shorter side, right below my ears... Lots of layers..

[@julieweatherhead6698]

Would love a video about how to care for short curly hair. Shoulder length and above. Thanks!

[@ElaEG]

Yes, please!!!

[@user-db6cf5tn7n]

Just gave this a go last night and got er done in less than 20 mins with these tips. I usually take 45+. Thank you ladies!👍

[@kristenexpedition5287]

This took about 40 minutes for me, but it was my first time trying it and I was playing and pausing the video while doing the routine. I think 30 minutes is super doable!! ❤ Huge for me since I’m used to over and hour styling 😭

[@elizabethevans914]

I used to think my hair was poofy straight, then I watched your wavy hair video and I know the truth now. Thank you, my husband told me my hair is softer, and he told me he loved the way it looks. Thank you thank you.

[@nanita6310]

I'm in love with you ladies' hair! I love the relationship you guys have, it reminds me of me and my seester! Also, your outfits!! ❤❤❤

[@Cirennaa]

Omg i tried this with my wavy/curly hair and it came out bomb

[@samanthalawrence5402]

Her hair is about the exact same length and thickness of mine. So I’ve laid out my product as you described. I’ve already washed and masked. I have my Leave in conditioner 4 in way prep spray Curl cream Wave foam Texture spray And diffuser. It takes hours to do my hair so I’m hopeful this will cut my times down. I have been straightening it for a decade because it was too hard to wear curly 10 years ago but so many products have some out since then so I’m on a natural hair journey!

[@lilianmatheson3664]

So, I am new at doing my hair the way you have been doing. I am obsessed with my hair. I didn't know that my hair would curl this pretty. I have a more tight curl, and it holds now with the same things that I have been using. I feel more confident and a lot happier. Thank you for sharing your expertise. ❤❤

[@daniellenadav6112]

Hi Mel, LOVE your vids!!! I have thin curly hair and I struggle a lot when it comes to styling it, could you make a video on how to style thinner culry hair? Lots of love!!!

[@annanewsom4253]

Yes me too!!

[@kryki_cha6206]

The towel "that we used around out necks, NOT our cracks".... So glad you clarified that. 🤣🤣🤣

[@beltzs92]

28 minutes is impressive in my book. I swear before watching you and your seesters videos, my routine would take hours and by the end i would be exhausted.

[@jaimecohen5616]

I love this! No matter what I do it takes 40 minutes with two hair dryers to get my hair dry!!

[@rachellep2581]

Loved it. I have been going curly more often with all this summer humidity. Not fighting nature has been nice. I have been using all your techniques. That I have learned over the years. Though hover diffusing has been a game changer. I prefer an elongated fluffy curl. Scrapped my Denman. Ditched gels. Never been happier Happy to have figured out a way to wear my curls. That I feel suit me best 😊. Thanks Mell and Amanda 🩷

[@giornogiovanna8530]

Both of you have BEAUTIFUL hair !!!

[@emsjas]

I would like to see you do this on someone with 3c/4a long hair.

[@Juliechapleau]

I just started following you and yesterday I timed myself and it was 28 mins! Love your videos!!!!!!!

[@JessicaLaska]

You both are awesome! Great timing for this vid, last night I washed my hair and was wondering how I could make my 45 (give or take) minute routine shorter 👍🏻

[@asmrpaula6004]

That hair spray hack just changed the game for me and my clients!

[@MsGabbi3]

Mel what do you do or recommend to reduce frizz at the scalp? I see that you apply most of the products everywhere but near the scalp. A lot of my frizz is at the top of my head. I just can’t seem to get it right 😩

[@Gaga13Kaulitz10ANIME]

same!

[@Norelys0127]

Yes would love to know this too! I live in FL so the humidity is 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@lindseybrackin7084]

My hair looks so good everywhere but the top of my head. I tried parting down the middle instead of on the side but didn't work. I'm going to try finger coiling the top of my head. I know it'll take longer but it's the only method I haven't tried yet. I even bought verb ghost oil to sotc and didn't sotc until 2 hrs after diffusing and still had frizz on the top!

[@stephanieh5494]

Y'all just bring me joy. Great hair tips and tricks, with added shenanigans! Cannot ask for more.

[@rebeccabrooks9570]

I love the “The Fair Odd Sisteeerrrsss”, you two are so cute together ❤. I’m glad I’m not the only one who takes this long to dry my hair and it’s so odd bc I have fine hair

[@adriennehood5023]

I love your styling methods! I’d love some tips though on how to do the ribbon curl method when your curls don’t all go the same direction, even in the same vertical section. I seem to get better results brush styling slim horizontal sections but it takes forever when added to having to diffuse my long, low porosity hair. Please and thank you!

[@analys1422]

Would be possible to talk through how to care for mature silver grey long curly hair. My hair is a bit long than Amanda’s hair, one length, I don’t have layers ! I live in Florida, the humidity is part of our lives. Would you kindly help PLEASE 🙏

[@sayantigoswami20]

Amanda is looking like an absolute barbie doll🥹🥹🥹🩷🩷🩷

[@dena-mo118]

I will try some of these techniques. Thanks Mell and Amanda.

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy texture Thursday!!! I love seester videos so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@betsysloan4619]

Great video! I'd appreciate you doing a video with short curly hair. ❤ Thank you ❤️

[@chrissybackes1942]

Amanda’s curls are super gorgeous 🎉🎉🎉

[@1380beagle]

Amanda, I’m with you! I can’t stand when people tickle my neck! All they have to do is make the motion and I’m sent into clenching spasms

[@darcy1750]

Mell, do you have a suggestion for a lower cost dryer alternative to the Dyson?

[@annanewsom4253]

Yes like drugstore price!!!

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Thursday!! Excited for this one!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@chrystina]

WOW - her hair looks amazing in record time!! Love to my curly seeesters

[@ManesByMell]

Love to you!! Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@Mommaslew]

Omg! That is fast! And yes…you both were blessed with incredible (not fair) hair😊❤

[@katsosa9541]

Wow... 28min and her I am taking over a hour and a half every wash day. about 45min to style and 45 min to dry give or take. granted my hair is longer than Amanda's, it goes down to my hips. But Needless to say I will definitely be trying some of these tips.

[@heathermjordan-durant8684]

🎉🎉🎉❤❤ IMPRESSIVE those outfits! Everyday

[@jud12876]

Damn, that's impressive!! My hair is so thick and dense, I always get too tired before I'm even at the blow drying stage... But everything finished in 30 min? I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it! Hoping this will finally help me get all of my hair done right for once 😍 thank you!

[@palladium607]

She's got a lot of hair so yes I'm definitely impressed!!!!

[@MsACC2011]

You got me with "time saving".

[@stephaniec4855]

Beautiful curls, I don't think I use enough product.

[@dob8240]

Make up looks on point ❤❤❤! Please do a make-up tutorial for your girls.

[@mpmcr1]

Can you guys do a review on subscription boxes like curlsmonthly, is it worth it?

[@stephanierend1261]

It takes me about 30 minutes too ❤ I recently got my hair shorter (from medium below shoulder lenght to above shoulder) and I did not see any difference in the time it takes so i believe the tachnique plays a huge part 😊 Love all of your content, you're a life saver ❤

[@jessg.829]

Thanks, seesters! Anything to help shorten the routine is fabulous! 🤗

[@jennifermajors8686]

Y'all are so cute! Reminds me of Me and my sister. Thanks for the tip and love the outfits.

[@bellzchellz]

I’ve been waiting for this 😭 happy texture Thursday everyone!!

[@apBSThetic]

Omg Amanda I get you! That feeling of someone touching your neck is chilling

[@MaggieFrett]

🎉Happy early Birthday Mel!🎉 Wishing you a lot of love and relaxation!

[@christina6254]

I love watching you style Amanda’s hair! These shirts are so cute too! 🩷💚🩷💚

[@DianeCross-e5l]

Game changer! I've been watching your videos & just tried out your ribbon technique. AH-MA-ZING! More curls than I ever knew that I had! Love, love, love you & your channel!

[@taylorortiz8890]

Okay BUT WHERE’S OUTFITS FROM?!!!? Ahhh I love it!!

[@human7083]

Thank you so much I will definitely be using these tips and timing myself! ❤ Loved the hilarious outtakes too 😂

[@fieryrouge]

Thanks for the video Mell and Amanda. I think I am at 45 minutes, 20 to style and 25 to dry but Mell the professional could probably do it all in 25 minutes as my hair is longer than hers but shorter the Amanda’s.

[@kathysahori]

LOVE THE FAIRY ODDPARENTS TWISTTTTTTT SEESTERS❤❤❤❤❤ OMGOSH THESE CURLS LOOK SOOOOOO JUICY!!! Love it

[@pattysofiasantoni]

I did not think this was possible! I have medium density fine long hair that loves to take 40 mins + to dry.

[@HalseyOG]

Curly hair sister here!! I haven’t been to a hairdresser since age 16 because- TRAUMA- I’m 39 now. I’m getting married in just over a month and I’m doing my own hair. I’m so thankful I found your channel!!

[@sarahmohammad9907]

I have a longer hair. For the top section, I struggle to sandwich my hair with the brush, my arms are not long enough to press the brush until the end of my strands, help plz :(

[@kristenbell3]

I too have long hair. I sandwich as far as I can reach and then just gently just pull the rest of my hair through the brush.

[@karynstouffer3562]

Start with moving away from your head in the direction you should. When you get to the end of your reach, it really is okay to gently swing forward a little. You don't want to pull very firmly, so you don't disrupt the "set" direction at the base of the hair. Just gently swing your arms.

[@tuttyfat]

Step one: be born with great genetics.

[@ambargarcia4754]

😂😂😂😂

[@linziesantana4748]

@@missmia196Mell too her hair is gorgeous

[@deniseparks8414]

For sure.... I would pay an arm to get to her and in Mel's schedule!

[@olderboldermommy4585]

😂

[@Spider0445]

Step 2: have someone do your hair for you.

[@audreygamez6466]

Thanks for this! I have ADHD and no patience for drying. Is there anything you might change for an air dry?

[@kaylablondin5695]

While watching this video, I just realized how much Amanda and Shakira look alike! Every single one of y'all are beautiful. Thank you for all of your helpful videos!

[@KathyJurek]

It takes me forever to dry my hair. Is it the hair dryer? I've got a decent one and use the orchid diffuser. Can I blow dry on high heat and fast speed?

[@belindakarst7515]

Beautiful results! So envious of your curls!!😍😍

[@SlyNegress]

Doing my hair only takes like 10 min, but it never looks that good and I don't even own a blow dryer 😅 But under 30 min for results like that?? Amazing! 😍

[@sophiaaloeristok]

For the summer, I will definitely be trying to get my whole style time down, thank youuu ❤

[@carrieorsel1340]

Thank you, Mell! I'd be clueless without ypu

[@siomara450]

Question wich haircut you recommends for long curly hair ???

[@i_luvvmon3y]

V-cut is great for curly hair !

[@tatianarodriguez6607]

You and your sister are very beautiful. Love your curls.

[@sdibenegorger]

Nobody: Amanda: Ice cream truck! 👁️👄👁️

[@biancajingles2690]

Parting the top horse shoe is so hard for me! It gets so tangled and is just heavy to deal with when my hair is wet and has a leave in in it 😅 My hair is much longer than Amanda’s so my arm’s aren’t long enough sometimes to ribbon style the entire length of my hair. It’s an arm workout! It takes me about 20 minutes to style, 20-30 minutes to dry 😵‍💫 on top of 30 minutes to shampoo, condition, and detangle.

[@angelamoody8505]

I've done all those tricks and I'm wondering if it's my blow dryer? Because no matter what I do it takes 40 minutes plus, alone, for my hair to dry 😩. I use the shark hair dryer. I can style in 20 minutes or less, but it's the drying that gets me.

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

Drying time gets me too! Even with plopping it's a minimum of 30 minutes

[@hopeebrown81]

When was the last time you cleaned the filter?

[@angelamoody8505]

@@hopeebrown81 it's new, less than 6 months

[@angelamoody8505]

@@hopeebrown81 I brush out that back part all the time though

[@sforman2911]

You spent a lot of time with Amanda's hair being dried upside down. This typically makes my hair go really wonky unless I go side to side with it first. Is there a way to keep it from going all wonky if you dry it mostly upside down?

[@marelisaful]

Gorgeous girls with gorgeous curls ➰ love the fits! Link please? Happy birthday Mel!!

[@JudithSantana-p9l]

Can you do a shopping for curly hair in Dollar Tree. I think it would be a fun video.

[@JudithSantana-p9l]

Yeah and also doing a hair routine with the dollar tree products would be funny.

[@wallysmom1101]

SHORT HAIR version of this video PLEASE!!!!

[@melanieb4270]

So im travelling to Canada in a week and want to pick up some of the NYM curl talk range. Its not stocked in new zealand. What stores sell it? We have a few days in Victoria and a few in Vancouver. Any tips on shops to go to would be fab. Thank you!

[@shaylabaez9065]

Mell do you have a curly cut video on Amanda’s hair?? I want to keep my length and I love her volume!💖💖

[@MAS1111tube]

Thanks for the video. You use Eva NYC and AG Hair products a lot in your videos but did you know that we cannot get either of these brands in the EU or UK. It would be good if we could see more videos (on Amanda, particularly) that use EU/UK available products. :)

[@catrionab6295]

I agree MAS1111tube. I'm in Ireland and very difficult to get proper products. I recently got highlights in my hair after not going to the hairdressers for years and it's ruined my curl pattern please help Mel I had similar curl pattern to Amanda's and I want to get it back. Protein treatments haven't worked. Please do a video on this

[@samanthalawrence5402]

Meant to add my products so far. I use Moerie shampoo and conditioner. My mask is Spoiledchild in S24 and towards the last 10 minutes I add a spray of my L’ange Rejuvenate Keratin Recovery Spray

[@charlenebonner5744]

You Make learning about hair fun

[@VengefulAngeI]

Yes i need this!! Plus tonight is my wash day!!

[@2typesofcurls232]

Great video, my daughter and I have different patterns , but we use the same products.

[@shawnahare4299]

Yep, Seesters

[@sayantaniist]

Both of you are amazing and beautiful... also your tips are very helpful 😊🙏❤❤❤❤

[@RaniaKaddouri-v6e]

Mell, can you please tell me how I know what kind of product I should use for my curl, I really need help with products right now😢

[@dob8240]

Mel, l love the color of your hair! ❤❤❤

[@ComaLies225]

Hey guys, The tangle teezer came out with a Barbie version of you’re a fan of Barbie. The Tangle Teezer doesn’t work for me but I figure I mention it for those who like it

[@stephpolka]

Great video!! Mel where can I see the video of you doing the whole routine instead of just a clip? Thanks!!! 😍🤩

[@marinafenwick9993]

Meeeeeeelllllll!!!! the creme and mousse can't be shipped to the UK, can u recommend an alternative pretty please ❤❤❤

[@carriemeitzler8460]

Do you have a tip for fine thin curly hair?

[@bettyspaghettylegs]

Any suggestions for alternatives to microfiber towels, I can't handle the feeling of them. Are tshirts okay ?

[@catsav1]

The perfect haircare towel (brand) is very very smooth. It does not feel rough like a traditional microfiber towel. Edit: The perfect haircare towel is the one that mell and Amanda use. A T-shirt would probably work fine as well though!

[@ddRlover16]

I totally understand this and I'm a qualified Hairdresser 😅 as long as it's cotton, shirts are perfect. I always use my pj cotton tshirts. It's so cheap and absorbent so easy days!

[@Lu-bk1qq]

I have always used a 100% cotton tshirt and it’s worked great for me! I have very fine hair so it sometimes gets caught on my microfiber hair towel. I only use the microfiber hair towel as a turban when my hair is soaking wet right out of the shower.

[@tedamjoke]

Umm you guys BOTH have insanely beautiful hair..Mel if you ever want to live in the US, you could come to my house. Free room & board. You just have to do my hair 😃😃

[@RZ-sh6yi]

everytime I find curly hair products that work they seem to not be made anymore, I am starting to think that they abandon the curly hair market due to cost. This has been going on for over 40 years (and yes I am older)

[@lovelyserpentofthelindentree]

I feel that way about a lot of products, not just hair. I'm also older, 58. It's really frustrating when something works well and it gets discontinued. I feel your pain! They just changed my favorite essential oil blend into a new formula...no! lol

[@ChristinePKN]

Where did you get you shirt Mell? I love it!😊

[@lisarollins3960]

Yes, I love their outfits. ❤❤

[@cherylboyd1811]

How come when i wear my naturally nappy curly hair curly it get tangles underneath like knotts very much? Why does that do that? I mean i have no prob when i wear it straight Why nappy knottts when curly? In the back ! Underneath. Like in ripping them apart

[@findyourblue]

Mine does that, I think it's because I lift it to sleep. The friction against the pillow will do that. You can use a satin scarf or other protective cover to sleep.

[@cherylboyd1811]

@@findyourblue i sleep with a bonnett .but still tangled up underneath

[@ecua_mik]

Are there specific designated wet texture sprays? Cause that sounds amazinggg

[@duchessconlon]

Same question! I think that would be like salt sprays or salt-free texture sprays, but if there are others/something different I want to know about it!

[@ecua_mik]

@@duchessconlon haha okay that makes a lot of sense actually. But in my mind I was picturing a product that is still an aerosol spray product but designated for use on wet and/or freshly washed hair 🤣🤣

[@annanewsom4253]

Would you do a review of the scrunch it brushes. The stylers.

[@jenniferramirez726]

I take about 30 minutes not including drying time for my shoulder length curls. I air dry and myhair is low porosity so it takes forever to dry

[@anawillis4203]

Hey Mel! Thanks for sharing your wisdom! I was wondering if you have a recommendation for a hair dryer and diffuser that is more on the economical side and still effective?

[@penny1210]

How do I stop my hair from going poofy/frizzy when I go clubbing? (New to looking after my curls and I’m going out on Saturday) I usually straighten my hair for a night out to make it a lil less wild because otherwise I look like I’ve been dragged through a bush after dancing/wind/going out 😂

[@KGTorres]

Mell, could you do a review on Jessicurl products ? I’ve onot seen you use their gel, and I am curious to see what you thing of the rest of the product line.