Quick Start Curly Girl Method, Part 1 | Alyson Lupo

[@jennyrandolph4198]

I just wanted to leave you a note letting you know how much I love your channel! I recently (accidentally) found out about the curly girl method. As a curly/wavy girl who has always straightened her hair, I cant believe I have been missing out on this my whole life. I always wear my hair curly on rainy days bc there is no point trying to straighten it but I’ve never been happy with how my hair looks. This has seriously been life changing for me, and it’s only been about a month! Your tutorials have been my go-to and just wanted to let you know how much your advise and videos are appreciated!! You have made a very overwhelming method feel easy and doable!

[@alysonlupo]

Awwww, that's the best! I'm so happy you're embracing those gorgeous waves every day now, and not just on the rainy days. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me this wonderful comment. You make it more than worth the time and effort it takes me to make these videos, so thank you for the love today! I'm so honored to get to help you on your curly journey!

[@ajlaali1534]

jennifer i have a similar story , this woman's videos have changed my life too. i am so happy i found her. i wish i knew all this before but its never too late. im still trying to figure out many things.do i really need to buy the curly girl book to get on the right track?

[@gabbyroberson9951]

This is exactly what I needed as a new wavy without too much curly this is amazing thank you so much

[@thatxbitch]

you remind me of Tati SO much. your mannerisms and voice, but i kinda see it in the face too 😊

[@alysonlupo]

I mean, omigosh thank you. Possibly the biggest compliment of all time - I look up to her so much in terms of her honestly, integrity and calm demeanor...thank you!

[@faithmarie1448]

It’s so pleasant to listen to

[@Afterotters]

You have impacted my natural hair journey in such a positive way. I can't think you enough!! Keep doing what your doing!!

[@Afterotters]

you're

[@alysonlupo]

Oh goodness, that just means the world to me. Thank you for reaching out! I'm truly humbled to get to help you in your journey. :)

[@christinakates6050]

I can not thank you enough for this. My hair texture has been changing and I had no idea what to do with it. Tried your recommendations for the first time today and I am in love with my hair!

[@alysonlupo]

+Christina Kates That’s so great! 🙌 Thanks for sharing this with me!

[@-nadine-3509]

I don't know if you're going to see this comment or not but you totally changed my hair from bearly wavy with some flat strands with some frizz to a very healthy 2B wavy hair that sometimes even reaches 2C! Thank you so much for the deep condition tip I've applied a lot of useful oils and they changed my hair dramatically. Today is my first deep condition and it has already showed the best results and the best change in my hair. It is soft, fluffy, defined and shiny. THANK YOU SOOO MUCH xx -Greetings from Egypt

[@alysonlupo]

Awww, Nadine, you warm my heart!!! Beyond blessed to have been able to help you. Thank you for taking the time to write me.

[@-nadine-3509]

real life+curly girl aw I'm glad to xx

[@lisagalvin9987]

OMG I am so glad I found your channel!!!! So many super curly-kinky girlies out there that are AMAZING, but none that were close to my own waves. Your hair is soooo close to mine 'cept I'm blonde. Ha. My wave has been so 'meh' lately and thanks to you, I realized I needed to clarify. Big difference. Big. Huge. Kinda binged today on you videos and picked up a ton of tips, so thank you. Excited about trying some new products and getting my curl groove back!!

[@alysonlupo]

Oh, I'm so glad for you! Thanks for leaving your sweet comment, and congrats on getting your groove back!!!

[@leilanilee438]

Same girl! Except in three years late lol, I thought this whole time I was going really dedicated curly girl but I wasn't I'm going to try all this out and hopefully I will we amazing results

[@lisalagunas9397]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE A GOD SEND! I've finally broken free of the straight hair, fry my hair method I was on for about a year now! Finding your videos have helped me tremendously and I want to thank you!!

[@alysonlupo]

Thank you so much! Glad to be here for you!

[@LeahandSimba]

In the last couple of weeks I’ve started embracing my natural waves and found the CG method, my first CG wash went well and I was like “yay all my problems sorted” and then my second wash was disastrous 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 my third was better but not great (the dreaded frizz!) so I’ve realised I need to do my research, that’s when I came across your channel and I have to say I just love your videos specifically for wavies!! Thank you so much I can’t wait to keep trying your tips and finding out what works for my waves. ☺️ (p.s I literally started with Shea Moisture so I think you’re spot on there 🤣)

[@97calico]

I started a week and a half ago and I went to my mom and cried I was so happy!! I just want to say thank you for ever video you make I swear I never knew I could live without dreading how my hair looked. I have a lot of hair so it "looks thick" but my hair is more fine and nothing I did worked but now I'm seeing it transform THANK YOU and the fact we have the same type makes your videos that much more a hairsaver for me I'm so glad I didn't do the big chop I was gonna do cause I figured my hair was just damaged or something

[@Rachelsjourney]

Such a great video and channel! Even though I am a 2c / 3a curly, my hair is fine and dry. I learn so much more from your channel and have been going back through you old posts. I encourage other curlies to watch as well! also, I started with budget friendly Shea Moisture and Cantu products, but I am now dealing with the build up issues...this is where your tips have been so helpful as I try to create my long term... healthier hair care routine.

[@power_photography]

this is literally exactly what I was looking for. I felt so overwhelmed starting a curly hair method

[@alysonlupo]

Glad you found this one!

[@ColorfulBallerina]

I love your channel. You explain the CGM method well, plus you are friendly and fun! I just found out about the CGM method a few days ago and i'm referring to your channel a lot for help. Thankfully, I my hair is a similar texture to yours and this gives me hope that I will no longer dislike my natural waves as long as I care for them properly. Thanks!

[@LindaMcClellan1016ofh]

Thank you so much, I am just starting. Today is my very first third day and I used a styling spray from Cantu yesterday. Well, it felt sticky when I put it in and this morning after using the strawberry thing for sleep time I look like a witch! Oh, do not go by the picture of me in the little circle! My hair is long now and past my shoulders even when wavy/curly. My husband and I went to Ulta yesterday and bought the DevaCurl For All Curl kind set. That's what my sister, who by the way is the one that got me started on this, suggested and told me don't buy anything else. I told her I got a little bottle of ArcAngel and she said "I give up!". So, like a nice big sister I put it back and it was the last one too! I'm tempted to just wash it today but I'm not I may use a little conditioner because after Cantu it feels like straw. My hair is not colored and is totally natural, but has some damage I'm sure from blow drying it straight which I've been doing for years. I just wanted to say thank you for really insisting to read the book, which my sister actually had an extra and mailed it to me! Along with her LUS products she didn't like and another baggie of samples that I haven't tried yet. She really loves me and I love her and wish we lived in the same city. She's also in Dallas but I'm in San Antonio which is where we both grew up! I've watched several of your videos and plan to watch more. But for now I'm sticking to the DevaCurl method until their used up. Happy curly day!

[@alysonlupo]

Hope it goes well for you! Thanks for writing me!!

[@nordicmaria]

Hello. Your tips has worked out so beautifully compared to others ! THIS time it really worked and i got awesome curls! Thank you!

[@bettymunoz2372]

hi. i love your videos! i had started to do the ‘natural’ thing after straightening my hair for more than 2 decades. but oh my gosh my hair would get soooo tangled, i always left it in a bun. i used the yes to coconuts shampoo and conditioner, for the deep condition i did coconut oil (but i rarely did it), the leave in i did the shea moisture coconut leave in spray and still nothing. i didn’t know about the gel, which i will try (can putty be used also?). but i just wanted to say thank you so much! because these types of videos are hard to find! the full curl videos are more popular. finally found great advice for my fine wavy hair!!! you rock

[@franciscaaldunate9446]

Hi there!!! I just found your channel and am loving it. First of all THANKSSSS for putting all this info together! You are the best! I am determined to start my curly girl journey now. I used to be a 2c wavie in my teens - early twenties BUT have lost so much curl pattern over the years, maybe I am at 2a. I am now in my early thirties and desperate to regain some of those waves. I had read about CG years ago, tried co washing and was a disaster, so ditched it and thought it was not for me. Now after reading about others' experiences I am convinced I did something wrong :( I have now bought the 4 basics you recommended to start with: sulfate free shampoo, silicone free conditioner, leave in conditioner and silicone-free gel. My question is, HOW do I start applying this? What should be the routine? My guess is 1. Wash with sulfate free shampoo and rinse 2. Condition with silicone free conditioner and rinse 3. Apply leave in conditioner to wet hair. Do you use leave-in after every single wash?? even when co-washing? (I intend to add co-washing later) 4. Apply gel over leave in conditioner to wet hair? Is that right? Thanks a bunch!!!! And sorry for so many questions... Much love to you!

[@KitKat170]

I just found your channel and the curly girl method and I am so excited to try this on my wavy curly hair. I have learned a few tricks of naturally curly hair on my own but I am optimistic this might be a game changer. I have just been using curling mousse and scrunching while wet without realizing some important things I should be doing.

[@Genevieve88]

Just sent this to my curky friend who wants to try the CG Method. Thank you for this!! Great video! I learned some things too!

[@alysonlupo]

Ah! Thank you, Jen! That just makes my day!

[@TheBellaaa1]

Thank u for this video! U are correct a cotton shirt is much better than microfiber towel & I tried the gel but I got the blue one & I like it! Please keep making more videos! There are not that many that target wavy hair 🙌🏼😁

[@gabrielleschofield2954]

I’m SOOOOO happy I found your channel ❤️ my hair is somewhere in between a 2a& a 2b, but as of lately it is literally just fluff if I don’t do anything to it. My waves almost don’t even show up anymore ); but I’ve decided to try out cgh! I got all my products I’m just waiting until my next day off to start since I’ll need to deep condition for a while. I’m sooooo excited I hope I can get my waves back❤️

[@alysonlupo]

You'll get them back! In the winter it's especially important to deep condition weekly. The low dew points can really mess with our waves!

[@melisapalermo711]

I'm really happy I found this, I used to have much more defined curls before I had kids. My hair after kids is a bird's nest. I lost my curls and even waves and only have these horrible flyaways on the side of my head, even now, that my "baby" is 4, I still have postpartum hair. I'm hoping this system will help me, I'm tired of the mom bun, I can't even make it look nice, like a cute bun, it really looks like I've just given up.

[@mj-kawai]

Hi! I've following you for a while, and I just love your videos. They have been an enormous help on this recently started journey of mine. My hair looks a bit like yours (except that yours is really beautiful), so I follow your advice regarding products. As you, I cannot wear extremely rich textures. It is not easy nor cheap to find american brands in France (I live in Paris), but I'll manage using online shops. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and knowledge. Lots of love.

[@alysonlupo]

Thank you so much for your note, Jo! If you haven't yet tried the Boucleme line or anything by As I Am (which I believe is easy to find and not too pricey internationally), I'd highly recommend those. Not sure about the shipping costs of Bounce Curl to Paris, but I love that line as well. Wish I could give you more local recommendations. Have you found anything that's working for you? I'm sure your hair is really beautiful as well. ;)

[@mj-kawai]

Hello, Curly Girl! Thank you so much for replying and for the great tips! I can find Boucleme, wich is the same price more or less than Devacurl. As I Am is half the price, witch is great! I found both (and more brands) on french online shops for African hair. Bounce Curl, they only have a gel. Here, I only found one sulfate free shampoo and one silicone free conditioner, both by the brand Lea Nature: www.leanatureboutique.com/fr/39-shampooings-soins To buy from the States is not only expensive, but here I would be charged with very heavy border fees as well. Have a great week, thank you again for your support. Lots of love from Paris!

[@A.B.C.1.2.3.]

Okaaaay, I'm still gathering my start up supplies. I'm so worried to start. My hair gets SO oily, right over my forehead, if I don't wash every day. I'm terrified! Any suggestions?

[@alysonlupo]

Then wash every day. Until you feel you can skip a day, then skip it. See what happens. It's ok to take it slow.

[@shelbib927]

Been doing CGM sense October but have decided I actually want to learn what MY hair needs! Watching all your videos and finally bout this book and am gonna start reading it! Ready to restart this CG Journey! I’m a wavy and am having a hard time to getting my hair to not look stringy weighed down and oily with Shea Moisture.

[@alysonlupo]

+goldie Responding to your comment (below). I feel AWESOME about using a cream and gel together; I prefer to layer rather than mix them. Cream first, always. :) All-day hold is a common problem for people early in their journey, so don't let it get you down too much yet. Be sure to use a hard hold gel that gives you a good cast to scrunch out, especially one that's low glycerin in high humidity. ***** I started the CG method a few weeks ago and I'm still experimenting with products. How do you feel about using a cream and a gel at the same time? I have 2B hair and my biggest issue I face is keeping my waves held all day. They tend to be so limp at night and I can never go to day 2 without washing.

[@paulinemanz6345]

Hi there, this video was very helpful. Whst do you use to freshen second day waves. My hair is 2a, and I usually don't have 2nd day hair that I can go out of the house with!!

[@alysonlupo]

I understand. For me, the less product the better! I have a refresh video and demo you may like. Check them out!

[@louiseborges4134]

Oh my gosh.... you really helped me... I am also a wavy.. started the curly method for about a month with my daughter (very curly) and me(wavy)... co-wash worked for her very good, but my hair got really heavy... anyways... you really inspired me to not give up. So I bought sulfate-free shampoo here in Germany and it really impacted my hair in a good way. But I still didn't find a leave-in conditioner. Also, pretty sure my conditioners and gel still not so good for me... 🤔will try to find your products in the internet.. hope is not so much charge for germany. Thank you so much.. I really needed the step-by step of someone that had the same hair type. Please keep up your videos... the will save my life🤗

[@alysonlupo]

Guten Tag, Louise. Ich wird gut mit mir Deutsch sprechen fur viele Jahre...jetzt, nicht so gut! LOL, tut mir leid, hope you were able to read that AT ALL! As I Am is a favorite brand of mine, and I feel I've heard they're relatively easy to find across Europe. Their cowash is amazing, leave in conditioner is my favorite, and I know they also have a clarifying shampoo, curl enhancer and gel product. I haven't tried them all, but they're on my list. I also adore Boucleme, which is manufactured in London, so hopefully easy for you to find in Deutschland. Good luck!!

[@louiseborges4134]

real life+curly girl oh my gosh you are so cute. Du sprichst aber gut deutsch ! Ok... working in it then... Pretty sure my husband will kill me when he sees I am buying more products🙈 but he will like the results(hopefully😂)

[@alysonlupo]

If a happier you is the result, then he will definitely like it. Hope those products do the trick for you!

[@louiseborges4134]

Found leave-in, co-wash and gel from "As I am" but no shampoo🤔

[@ruthneff6298]

Mir fehlt DE!!!

[@alysonlupo]

+pantherapardus Responding to your comment (below). I'd have to look at the ingredients in those, but I'd more than likely guess all of them (except maybe the NYMKM) contain silicones, which can be difficult to wash out--hence the reason they aren't CG friendly. If you're in the US, the most natural line I can recommend would be Raw Curls. MopTop is also fantastic, Jessicurl, and Boucleme (a UK brand that can be hard to find here). I hope that helps you! ***** I am a wavy girl for sure. I am going to try some of those products. I have some already that i use. I use Aveno sulfate free shampoo. Not sure about their conditioner? For curls I use: Not your mothers kinky moves. It's pretty good. Moroccan curling perfection and L'Oreal Curve it mousse. I can't use all of these at one time. I use one or the other of the above mentioned products and often put the mousse on top of one of these. I am not sure if these products have all of the crappy stuff in them? I'd like to go as natural as possible. Thoughts? Have you tried any of these? I don't have a difuser. I'd have some big hair if I used that I think ;-)

[@lauramarie2835]

Yes to the As I Am leave in!

[@alysonlupo]

Yes yes yes!

[@ColorfulFoodie]

I REALLY enjoyed your video! Last night was final wash for me and I just started! You break it down well! Thanks for the video!

[@alysonlupo]

+carolynmarie Responding to your comment (below). Not at all. It's so low on the list, I don't find it has any effect. And good for you, fall is almost here! When dewpoints return to 'normal' - 30-60 degrees - you should be able to use glycerin again, if you want to. ***** do you find the the glycerin in the As I Am leave in has an effect on your hair? I've been avoiding glycerin because my hair doesn't seem to like it but I liked this conditioner. All my products are glycerin free right now.

[@alysonlupo]

+moonstone Responding to your comment (below). Some people don't seem to get a cast. It depends on a lot of reasons. Could be what you're using underneath it--some conditioners and/or oils can be cast killers. You might also not be using enough to get a cast, so consider quantity when applying. And last, you might try a harder hold gel. Deva Arcangel gel is their hardest hold, so that might be good for you if you like Deva, LA Looks Sport or Spikes gels, or Biosilk Rock Hard Gelee (which you'd really only need a little of) would be my suggestions. ***** I'm a wavy and gels don't give me a cast even after plopping :( I've tried the LA looks, Aussie instant freeze gel, and Devacurl ultra defining gel

[@christinewilliams6664]

Based on your recommendations I ordered products from Raw Curls. I’m a newbie to CGM. They did not work for me at all! In fact my hair is the straightest I’ve ever had in my life!! I did follow all the techniques I’ve seen on your channel and others. But for some reason these products were less than helpful. I would say they actually harmed my waves/curls. Also I think it’s important for you to note that Raw Curls will not accept returns. I would not have ordered from them had I known that. Maybe rethink recommending them and definitely let people know they cannot be returned.

[@RoseLane03]

Excellent scientific information! Thank you for providing this; really a helpful video.

[@alysonlupo]

You're very welcome!

[@jessicahansen5445]

I love your videos, thank so much for posting them. I watched like 10 of them; despite the fact that I have tons of tv shows to catch up on, I should be sleeping or studying for nursing finals... I enjoyed your ten commandments video and wavy hair mistakes, they were so helpful. I also love you! You are just like me!! That probably sounds crazy, but whatever!! Thanks for the videos, I can't wait to learn more from you.

[@dailydribble]

;) found this I am in my 60's and I had always thought I had straight hair, then remember my bothers and sisters pounding the bathroom door for me to get out, I was blow drying my hair, and never realized I straightened it, now I got long hair still and on one side pinwheel curls and the other straight and fuzzy (dye to much going to go cold turkey and want the at least have nice hair) so 1/2 my head is wavy some pin curls and part nothing but dry fuzz.... so got me lots of products now just have to use them, the only thing I even did was dye and hardly wash due to all washes removed color so just like mom we would not wash our hair, till we really had to. My hair is jacked I just using little girl barrettes and clip it off my face, that is it, nothing at all else, no blow drying niece took it, I just bought some hot curl set still in the box not sure how to use it might have to long of hair. Ugh

[@soulstylista]

I don’t have a gel yet (just found out about this method today), so I used a mousse instead, also works, not sure how well it compares, gonna try the gel anyway, but still made my waves a bit more defined!

[@alysonlupo]

+lisamolina Responding to your comment (below). It might be too early. I feel like clumps have to do with hydration and whether your hair 'likes' the products you're using. Yes, your hair is likely hi po since it's highlighted, so be sure to deep condition 1-2x/week, try using a wide tooth comb right before you stc, apply your products on super wet hair, and maybe try using a different gel. What have you been using? ***** Thank you so much. I'm 2 weeks CG. My hair is super fine, very thin and wavy (high po I think). I stc and have also tried super soaker and still have strings and not clumps. Ploppping makes me lose clumps, as does diffusing with orchid. Any recommendations on getting clumps? Is it too early to expect this? My hair is also highlighted.

[@gabrielle8833]

Hello! Just staring the curly girl method for my wavy hair and so glad I came across your channel! How do you preserve your curls overnight? Do you have any recommendations for keeping to the curly girl method while exercising?

[@rebeccakenyon6167]

Thank you so much for sharing all this with us wavies!! I have ALWAYS had straight hair, perms would not stay, curling irons would not work, heck even curls from rollers left over night on dry hair would drop out by not much longer then lunch. so imagine my suprise when i noticed a curl at the end of my braid. I had been contemplating getting my hair cut for a while, so we cut off about 10 inches, leaving it a few inches longer than shoulder length. After it was cut we discovered somthing shocking, IT WAS CURLY, well ok, just wavy. but still!! so now i am learning all I can about how to care for this new hair that i now have. Thank you again for helping me with guidance in this new journey.

[@debh7970]

Just started watching your videos, they are all great. Just wanted to let you know I just received my Xtava Pink Peony hair dryer, it is so pretty I ordered it through Walmart

[@alysonlupo]

Oh, enjoy!!

[@lindasteinbock-badgley6751]

I absolutely love your channel. For years I have been struggling with wavy hair, straightening it and damaging it. I wanted to go more natural but everything for curlies seem to weigh my hair down but you have the same hair type as I do! Thank you so much! My question to you is what do you do with your hair for a down day? For example, I’ve been going to the gym in the mornings with my hair in a ponytail, and I know I won’t see anyone but my boyfriend for the day. I hate to do the elaborate styling just to have it in a ponytail but want to keep up with the CG method. Any input would be appreciated! Please and thank you!

[@alysonlupo]

You don’t need to do anything at all. Every time you’re NOT using silicones or direct heat on your hair, you’re still following the CG method even if you aren’t styling it. You don’t even have to wash it! But if you do, I’d still recommend the use of a sulfate free shampoo, silicone free conditioner and silicone free leave in conditioner.

[@lindasteinbock-badgley6751]

real life+curly girl perfect! I can slide in a make-up free day too! Thanks so much!

[@CookingwithKJ2]

I wondered this too..I work from home most days so don't need to look good at all lol. So just wash and/or condition? Do I need to be putting in gel or anything else on these days?

[@wavyjenny602]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos! I am very new to to the CG method, and I have been finding that some of the methods and products recommended for the curlier community don’t seem to work for me: I get a lot of build up and many of the products are too heavy for my hair. My hair can fluctuate between wavy, just like yours, and curlier, depending on the weather, products I use, how long I leave it to dry, and many other factors. It’s all so confusing! So videos like yours are so useful! I only wish i could get hold of some of the products you and other KZbinrs use that might be good for my hair. I spent a fortune getting some Shea Moisture shipped over, but of course I can’t return it, but Raw Curls, As I Am, Devacurl and any of the other CG products are an impossibility here in Spain! 😩

[@alysonlupo]

Awww, so glad to have you here! Honored to get to help you. Boucleme is one of my absolute favorites, and is manufactured in the UK - maybe that would be an easier one for you to find? Also, Bounce Curl is usually available internationally, if you have access to Naturalistic Products or Le Curl Shop (France). Jessicurl is another great option you may be able to find relatively easily. Also, I thought As I Am had a large international business?? Hope some of that helps!

[@wavyjenny602]

real life+curly girl thanks so much! I will give these a go! 👍

[@tvmom]

I’m just starting. Covid sequester gave me the first extended period of time without heat styling since 1973 and, as an old lady, I found I have curly hair!!! I wonder if I’ve been curly all along.

[@mirandacorcoran3341]

I used to use Sebastian Laminates gel. They stopped making it a few years ago. I bought up all that I could get on line. It was great. I have never been able to get anything close to it, for curly hair. I really miss it.

[@alysonlupo]

+faeriesmak Responding to your comment (below). You're so welcome! I'm so glad you've found something that's working for you. Hope you can find something that works for your curly son! ***** Thanks for this! I use Shea Moisture and it works great for me. I have a strange, very textured, but wavy hair type that is dry and can take a lot of oils. My son has really thick, curly hair and was having build up issues. I bet it is the Shea! We were both using the Shea line for Moisture retention. I will have to check out some of the other products that you mentioned!

[@nadinedoig8810]

So my hair is exactly the same as yours. I'm struggling to keep my curls

[@Pantheragatos]

Hi, I am going to get the deva curl cut/make over. It won't be with Scoot Musgrove, it's going to be with Will champgne. He said let's do this. My hair is good and workable. It should be a really interesting experience. It's a bit pricey but you only live life once,. Tomorrow at 12:00 in Raleigh.I will be really curious to see what he does with my hair! I'll take some pictures. He's going to work his magic on my hair. Pampered for a day, that should be very interesting indeed.

[@rv7666]

Thanks for the awesome video, I just started trying to get my natural curls back and going through the transition phase, I tried using curl formers to help it look better and train my hair, what are your thoughts on those? Do they work, are they ok for the hair? I do not want to damage it in any way. Thanks :)

[@jbishop324]

I’m naturally wavy and recently (last week) went sulfate , silicone free (with diva curl products). I wish you could see pictures bc with silicones/sulfates I use to achieve beautiful 2c loose curls and since starting this last week I’m left with Frizz City, stringy, flat, gross looking 2a/b waves at best .... 😩😥🤭.... help!! I air dry, bc I get highlights and diffusers make my hair frizzy... I’ve been watching your channel and absolutely love it! Love how honest and willing to help you are!! Thank you in advance :)

[@hcmmc9]

I didn't know about the green LA Looks gel and it not having the glycerin the blue one has. Funny enough I was just thinking about trying to eliminate glycerin so I might have to pick some up! Thanks!

[@alysonlupo]

+Heather Christine The green one does contain sorbitol, but for me, that humectant doesn't make my hair misbehave nearly as bad as glycerin does. Hope it works for you!

[@1jenland]

OK - I read the book, have been down in the rabbit hole for most of the past 1.5 days! LOL I'm getting a little overwhelmed, mostly because it seems going curly requires SO MANY products! Oy! I love your videos, good info, good science-y stuff. But I want simpler..... got any suggestions?

[@cland1232]

Your hair is so close to mine, so thx for posting! Don't remember if it's on this video but right now, I am suffereing from BUILD UP! Next time I get out I'm picking up some clarifying shampoo! Thk u. Thk u!

[@triciamainzinger]

I just discovered the curly girl method and your channel! Thank you for simplifying things. When just getting started can you use the As I Am co wash as my conditioner?

[@shawnpendley8322]

Hi, I'm so happy to have found your great videos as my hair changed from stick straight to half-hearted wavy practically overnight, and I haven't been able to work with it. Like Katie, Sheri and Joni4Az, I'm wondering if I should get the Raw Curls regular or "Swavy". Have you tried it?

[@kellief9799]

Hello! Love your channel - I’m a new subscriber and have started binge watching your videos! I’ve watched a bunch of curly hair videos and they’ve never quiiiiiite worked for me as my hair is more on the wavy side! I was just wanting to know if you’ve ever used Olaplex or have any opinion on it? X

[@hrdemaio]

So I have very wavy hair, but its fine so my scalp gets sooooo greasy even if I skip 1 day of shampoo. Will the raw curls shampoo weigh my hair down and make it greasy? I need a shampoo that will give me volume on my scalp, but also a conditioner that super moisturizes the hair from my forehead down.

[@stacy2364]

I've recently started the cg method and am bearing through the transition and desire for suds! Your videos are helpful and you are a pleasant, optimistic person! Have you considered solely using cruelty free products? Thank you!

[@lucysomeone3455]

This is a new world for me,thank you!!!!!

[@peggycullenfuchik1527]

Do you completely rinse out the co-wash and do you completely rinse out your conditioner before applying the leave-in? Thanks!

[@alysonlupo]

Yes, I do. Cowashing is not something I necessarily recommend for the wavy girl just starting CG (which is why I didn't talk much about it in this video; I'll dive into it in part 2), but you can definitely give it a try. Make sure you use your fingertips to really scrub your scalp both when applying the product, AND when rinsing it out. And yes, I do a quick-ish rinse out of my conditioner and then 'squish to condish' (Polished Curl has a great demo video on this) before using a wide tooth comb and applying my leav-in conditioner. Hope that helps! My full routine demo video and sleep in the crunch videos both show all these steps, if you want to see it all performed.

[@SheriWinston]

Have you tried the Raw Curls Wavy Swavy product line? If so, I'd love to know how it compares to their regular stuff. Thanks.

[@takiepies]

On the Raw Curls site, there is "cleanser", wavy swavy "cleanser" and then the ones that say shampoo don't look like the one you showed in the video. Just wondering if you could clarify which one to buy. Thank you!

[@alysonlupo]

+mariarey Responding to your comment (below). In just doing a quick Google search for the ingredients in one of their shampoos, they look a bit overly cleaning, but good for maybe weekly to monthly use. Conditioner should be fine. Do you have Jessicurl or Boucleme or even Trepadora easily available to you? ***** Hello! I'm from Sweden and on a recent trip to the USA I discovered Deva curl, and when I googled it I found you! I got a bit obessed because I lost my super cool curly hair after I got pregnate and had to my two babies. Same thing happened to my mother... I miss my curly hair. Now at it's most I can call it wavy. But I thought maybe with the curly girl method I can do the most of what is left. I bought some of the Deva curl products when I was in the USA and really liked them. But they are hard to get a hold of in Scandinavia. Do you know any thing about "John Masters organics"? I'm been using the schampoo and conditioner, but don't have a clue if they are any good for the curly girl method?

[@jayemm9425]

Hello! I am new to this journey, and your videos have been incredibly helpful. I simply cannot believe how much more curl I had in my hair after trying out some of your recommended Raw Curls products and your procedures. I have not read the Curly Girl Method book...not sure if I need to, but I looked it up on Amazon, and it has been updated. I didn't realize the author developed the Deva Curl line of products. Do you recommend I read the original version of the book, or the updated one? Thank you!

[@alysonlupo]

+Jay Emm I’m so happy to hear that!! You’ll be fine with the original version; it’s really just the basics you need. 👍👍

[@paymay2163]

I’m lost in the world of sulfate free shampoo but also need a clarifying shampoo because I get buildup pretty quickly leaving my hair feel like I’ve dumped glue in it 🤦🏻‍♀️ so I picked up Suave Essentials Daily Clarifying Shampoo for about a buck 🤷🏻‍♀️. I only plan to use it once every week and a half ish .. did I get the right stuff? It does have SLS still but I think that’s what clarified right?

[@alysonlupo]

Yep, that's the right stuff. But I would only use it once every 2 weeks, IF that often. I usually go once every 3-4 weeks.

[@alysonlupo]

+jenneli314 Responding to your comment (below). A foot?! Goodness gracious! I'm so excited for you! That's a great tip to point out. And yes, you're right -- it's super deceptive! I'm going to be putting together a video soon on how to read ingredient labels. Hopefully that will be helpful to a few folks! And yes, you're right -- it's super deceptive! ***** I just cut off a foot of hair and realized my hair was a lot wavier than I thought it was so I'm dipping my toes into embracing it all and trying to work with it. This was really helpful! I think it would have been good to mention that a lot of products market themselves as "silicone-free" when the ingredients list tells a different story. That was the first thing I noticed when I started hunting for curly-friendly products.

[@abe5849]

I really enjoy your channel and I’m on day 4 of the CGM. Are there any new products that you are using for this winter?

[@alysonlupo]

Check out my Insta. :)

[@lauratraiber1883]

Hi, from Israel, very glad to find your channel, I have a kind of wavy hair like yours, a few months ago I’ve gone through a Keratine straightening and now I’m trying to go back to my natural hair, hard but not impossible, you are very didactic and clear with your explanations, I have a question regarding my front (frame) hair, it just doesn’t look good and I find myself always putting it up with a clip... any suggestions for me? Thank and great tutorials!

[@alysonlupo]

Hi Laura! It is difficult, but you’re right-not impossible. It’s ok to put it up with a clip, but that will make it harder for that hair to ‘learn’ how to curl. While it’s better to leave it down, it’s best to not hate your hair. So do what works best for you to get through this transition!

[@vashtify4654]

I have collected what i would need and it comes out to 75$ geez plus international shipping I will need to find european dupes

[@veronicaivanova]

Where do you live? I am in the UK and have joined the UK Curly Girl Support Group as well as the UK Wavy Group on Facebook. Also Boucleme and Jessicurl are sold in Europe. The latter only online though.

[@alysonlupo]

+elizabethrichards Responding to your comment (below). Yes! I have two embedded in my video at right around the 10 minute mark. :) ***** Great video! Thanks for breaking down the CG method so easily! Do you have a link for the plopping video you mentioned? Thanks!

[@meshisha77]

Uggg week 2 of my CGM. Dealin with frizz and oilyness i think. I dunno. Prob too heavy handed on d leave in. 😝😭😭😭 bingin on ur videos. Thank u. ❤️🙏🏼

[@alysonlupo]

Hang in there!!

[@dianalifeisgood]

Can’t seem to find a link to your products…I checked below after comments but it doesn’t show..

[@selashv1]

I have very fine thin wavy hair which breaks easily and always has frizzy flyaways. I tried the curly girl method and ended up with an awful thin stringy mess . Was I using bad products or was the curly girl method just not for me? I wish I knew before I waste more and more money.

[@CatXSeason]

I love you videos and I think I've quiet similar hair to yours. How much of the As I Am Leave-In do you use normally on your hair?

[@BeautyGurl011]

Hi there! I really don’t want this comment to be taken as hate, because that’s not what it is at all! I just have a question. Do you consider yourself to have naturally curly hair? On a previous video I saw that someone commented that you shouldn’t wear any products in your hair to a Devacut and you responded saying that they would think you were crazy for getting a devacut if you didn’t have products in your hair. Is your hair straight if you brush it out? My mom has super straight hair, and she can style it to look exactly like yours. Myself having 3a curls I understand that curls can come in all shapes and sizes but I was just curious as to whether or not you consider yourself having naturally curly hair. Again, I hope this doesn’t offend you in any way, I am truly just curious.

[@alysonlupo]

+Layenna Rose Jarin Totally not offended. A few wavy friends and I call ourselves the fake wavies. In all seriousness though, your hair will not do anything it’s incapable of doing (barring chemicals and direct heat tools). I consider myself someone who has naturally wavy hair, and waves typically need more structure (protein) and hold (PVP, etc) to help them hold shape. Your mom has naturally wavy hair, too. ;)

[@naomipommerel8415]

I have waves and very long hair, the weight of which pulls the wave out unless I have layers cut in. I also bun it wet to dry naturally which encourages a curl. Otherwise I would have said I have straight hair as its certainly not ringlets but a hairdresser told me they consider anything not dead straight is "curly"!

[@michellestratford9753]

I'm not sure if you'll see this, but I've been watching your videos all day as I'm a 2b/c and medication I'm now on for life have really frizzed out my wavey curls. I'm so excited to get started but I can't seem to find the product i should use the first day. Is that a low poo? A clarification shampoo? Or? I can follow your products and routines once I get going but not sure what I'm to use to prep my hair. Thanks so much for your wonderful videos 💕

[@alysonlupo]

Yep, a clarifying shampoo to start, and then to use to clarify (if you need to), monthly-ish after that. You can do this!

[@alysonlupo]

+rebeccam Responding to your comment (below). Well, wow! Thank you! Glad to hear that. And LOL!!! I'm so sorry it wasn't a winner for you. But happy to hear RC was a win! ***** Alyson, your eyebrows are looking fabulous today!! I love your recommendations, you were really helpful to me when I began my journey & this is a great "beginners" video - the only thing I've ever disagreed with you on is the LA Looks gels, good god my hair hates them!! Blech. But, I to am a Raw Curls groupie :)

[@annaanna5921]

Sorry, I could not find the information about your hair type? I am trying to find some one with hair similar to mine, but its hard to understand after you have gone far with restoring your hair... Wavy, is it 2a? Do you have fine hair ? It would be great to have a video with yiur story before and after.

[@fleurbrosnan4198]

For all my life, I have thought I had straight hair with just a little wave. But today I tried conditioning my hair upside down to see if any curls would appear and I was left with a full head of 2b/c waves. I had a full head of ringlets when I was a baby so this didn't surprise me. However, I have super long hair that gets really tangled after washing. How can I detangle my hair without loosing my waves?

[@alysonlupo]

+erinblur Responding to your comment (below). I'm so glad to help you get back on the bandwagon! And so happy your hair is responding as well. What made you jump leave it in the first place? Going after a different look? Something else? Would be interested to hear! ***** You've been such an enormous help in getting me back into the curly girl method! I did it for a while about 10 years ago and it's been intimidating jumping back in and trying to figure out what works but all your recommendations have been spot on! My hair looks and feels so much better after just a few weeks. Thank you so much :) Your hair looks extra awesome in this vid!

[@dianamorad6334]

How come the shampoo should be sulfate-free and conditioner silicone free? Shouldn't both be silicone- & sulfate-free? Also I'm confused. I thought we were supposed to avoid shampooing our hair? :/

[@emberinastorm]

Thank you for recommending something other than Sheamoisture!!! I am allergic to shea butter and have been having a hard time finding things

[@veronicaivanova]

Thank you sooo much for your videos! They have helped me a lot with kind of understanding what I am supposed to be doing. I do have one literally itchy question though. I did my first CGM friendly wash, using Jessicul Hair Cleansing Cream, Garnier Banana Hair Food for a conditioner and leave in and Umberto Giannini Curl Jelly. Sorry, if you don't know the latter two products, they are sold in the UK and they are kind of CG friendly (I understand the Curl Jelly has parabens, so it is no longer completely approved). Anyways, after doing my first CGM friendly wash yesterday I ended up with an itchy scalp today. It is not horrible but it is not something I want to have either. I understand that this can happen when you are new to CG, but how long will it last for and what can I do to reduce the itchiness should it become unbearable?

[@alysonlupo]

+janedavis Responding to your comment (below). Oh no! I knew they were avalable internationally now, but didn't realize at what cost. So glad you got Boucleme. That's the first option I'd recommend for you. Or Trepadora or Jessicurl. ***** I love your recommendations. Went to irder some Raw Hair Organics fir shipment to the UK....was over $75 for shipping! So won't be trying those unfortunately! But I have ordered some Boucleme trial sizes that you recommended in another of your videos I watched. Excited to try these when they arrive :-D

[@cclatinchic1]

I have fine 2a -hoping to achieve 2b - hair and I wondered if we have to worry about a heat protector? I've seen about 4 of your videos and never do you add one.

[@kellyadams3773]

Hi, just watching you for the first time. Are you able to provide any information/help regarding the following: Having wavy/curly hair while also having seborrheic dermatitis. Help! And thanks!! :)

[@Tempestuu]

How do you feel about the "OGX" products line? They seem to have so many different products, I've got no idea which to be aiming for and not sure if curly girls consider them good or bad.

[@alysonlupo]

I know they tend to be heavy on silicones in their conditioners and other styling products, so I steer clear. Some curlies like them, but I think you have to be a pro to read their labels. Shea Moisture, while not one of my favorite brands, is one I often recommend because all of their products are 'safe' in terms of no sulfates or silicones.

[@stephanieweeks3489]

There’s like ONE maybe two products in their line that are CG friendly. CurlyPenny has a video on it :)

[@dianalaura3789]

you are so amazing I came across ur channel yesterday and I have to say I'm already hooked on ur videos

[@edengarden6811]

I think i need a haircut... day 4 and my hair looks like i dipped it in kentucky fried chicken oil.. Even when i wash it, when it is dry it looks still wet.. and i mean the ends especially. i am so not happy, it’s not working on my hair.. I have wavy hair. Does my hair need to get used to the healthy shampoo and conditioner?

[@maddisonharder2942]

Thank you for making these videos, I appreciate them! I was wondering if you have a good clarifying alternative for the suave. I’ve heard that they changed the formula and added a lot of perfumes to it.

[@alysonlupo]

Oh no! Yes I also love Paul Mitchell Neon shampoo, Kevin Murphy Maxi Wash, and Trader Joe’s Spa Nourish shampoo for clarifying!

[@katyabanuelos6596]

I am a swimmer and usually swim every day. Is it bad to start the curly girl method if I usually expose my hair to chlorine??

[@Lalalambert11]

Hi there I feel I’m echoing the comment before me; but wanted to thank you for your help in transition to the cg method for WAVIES!! I value your sciencey approach and find myself taking copious notes when viewing!! Can I ask.... my hair from ears down is curly, I’m guessing 3a “ish”; however above my ears and the hair laying on top is 2a-2b and looking good in the am but a hot frizzy mess by afternoon... my hair is coarse and low porosity....will time and continued CG method remedy my disastrously wavy/frizz top hair mess? I’d so appreciate any feedback!!

[@bridgetgeary517]

im having a hard time keeping my curls defined when my hair is longer. any suggestions?

[@juliemyers12]

Some of us wavy-curly girls find that our curls really have an optimum length, and if you try to go beyond it the hair just isn't its prettiest. this may be what you have run into. You could try a stiffer holding gel, or consider a tiny trim on just the very ends of each clumped curl section.

[@MelissaBoggan]

HELP! I just decided to try the CGM and just did my first wash. (I used the Suave essentials clarifying to strip my hair, the VO5 for cowash and rinse out, and Shea Butter restorative for leave-in, to get started cheaply). My problem is that my hair is SO damaged from highlighting and other hair sins that it just sticks to itself and tangles in the shower no matter how much conditioner I slather on it. I tried combing but it tangles as soon as I scrunch again. I see little need to even try the gel at this point because I'd just be sealing in a rat's nest. Any ideas ladies?

[@noeldillon6866]

I just found your channel and am in the process of beginning the curly girl method. My hair is a lot like yours. I used to use the Herbal Essence curl shampoo and conditioner (purple bottle) and I liked it mostly. My hair would get dry on the ends and I had bad frizz. I am on day 4 of the curly method and my scalp is soooooooooo oily. I'm hoping it gets better. I have been using the Shea Moisture curl shampoo and conditioner, and I am guessing it could possibly be the shea butter that is making me so oily. Is it normal to be super oily in the beginning. The oil is giving me more waves than my normal curls :/

[@SMacnabSeguin]

I love your videos! New to the CG method and I have wavy hair with a brown to blonde balayage. I’ve been using purple shampoo once a week but it’s very drying. How often and when should I be using my purple shampoo? I was thinking clarifying every 4 weeks and purple shampooing every 4 as well (with a 2 weeks break interval between the two) and that way I can deep condition after both of these sessions. Does this make sense or do you have a better suggestion? Thanks in advance!

[@patriciahe2010]

That was very helpful thanks so much 😊

[@karenmonroe2058]

Shortish, frizzy,wavy, curls...oy vay! Do I start with a clarifying shampoo to get to ground zero? And then you have a video on the daily routine? Where was this in the 70’s 🤣

[@bineoberzicke7748]

hello. im a german girl and in germany we dont have a lot of curly products. i use the nivea curl foam, no gel. why do you think a gel is important? i think i have curls type 2 c. regards catrin