Rake and Shake Styling Technique for Naturally Defined Curls

[@BIGUPPA0]

you changed my life... i used to finger coil, but it takes way too long & sometimes looks way too uniform. I love this! ty💕

[@arlenabrown1815]

Just tried this today and the results were beyond my expectations. On damp hair, I used two Creme of Nature Argan Oil products which were leave-in conditioner spray and intensive conditioning treatment. I also used Eco Styler with Olive Oil and Softsheen Jam for my edges. So many compliments on my lovely curls with this method!

[@tokeYamamoto]

Wow we have the same hair! I've yet to try this method bc being a dude I usually just soak my hair in warm water then apply conditioner, rinse with ice cold water, dry naturally. This achieves a similar effect although not as defined as this method shown. I'm gonna look so much hotter now! Muchas gracias! :)))))))))))))))))

[@wcasey10]

I have never had such defined curls before ever! Thank you for specific on water based products and being detailed in how to do the method. I have such a hard time finding products after I wash my hair because they are usually wayyy too heavy for my hair. I was nervous on using 2 products after washing and deep conditioning but I had excellent results! My curl pattern is similar and I used as my leave in conditioner Mielle white peony and the same Shea moisture mousse. Changed my entire hair game!

[@xiomarareyes2364]

You have beautiful hair. I have naturally curly hair. Although over the past 2 years my curl has gone away. Right now my curl pattern is really undefined its all types of curls you mentioned in another video and I have some that are curly at the root and then straight at the bottom. I never searched how to take good care of curly hair and recently decided that I would cut my hair in order to make it easier to straighten because I was so tired of my half curly have straight somewhat wavy unmanageable hair. Well, that was until I found your videos. I'm going to start the CG method soon once I can get my hands on some products. I'm so excited to get my curls back! Thank you much for your effort in making these awesome informative videos. Ive already watched a few of your videos and you made me find my love for my curly hair again. I cant wait to get my hair back! No more straightening for me!!

[@Chino.Cirujano]

OMG!!! You have such beautiful hair!! ♡♡♡

[@RisasRizos]

Lolita Roqué That's so sweet! Thank you! =D

[@mchristmann2088]

Your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS!

[@Debbieteo]

I have never heard of this method until now. I will definitely be giving it a try. Thank you.

[@RisasRizos]

Debbie Palacios Yes! and let me know once you do!

[@sabrinea1625]

Now I have you and Curly penny. Thanks for the vids cant wait to watch them all:) Totally trying this next time I take a shower!! Could I just use a spary btotle with water and tresseme naturals conditioner and then what could my substitue be for the shea moisture thing?

[@shannonclyd6064]

I did try this technique and it works great! I used 2 products: texture my way easy comp leave in conditioner and aunt jackies curl la la custard. I love those products because they give a hold onto my hair so the style won't come undone.

[@colleenwilliams2494]

I am greeting the ouidad cut. Thank you for saying products I can buy and not be broke and for saying how long it takes.

[@alexanderresnick1135]

Thank you for this! I’ve been growing out my hair for the first time and still learning how to manage it. This is great!

[@chiarabond681]

This Helped me so much!! I've been straighting my hair for years so it has alot of damage And now my curls Look like they werent! Thank youuu

[@HappyKeepinItNappy]

Glad I read the description box about KCKT because I was getting ready to say the same thing! You get great results from this method! I've found that smoothing/prayer hands method works best for me. Thanks for sharing!

[@RisasRizos]

HappyKeepin ItNappy I like the smoothing/prayer hands. I find that I get a smoother finish but for my curl type, I don't get too much definition, it's almost like stretching for me. Thanks for watching!

[@rebeccaseddon8089]

HOW have I only just found your videos!! Your hair is incredible and this method has really helped me.. Thanks!

[@miriansp1020]

Wow I have never heard of that method before!!! I will definitely try it. Thank you! Your hair is beautiful!

[@CindyGallardoo]

I love this method of syling! It takes me longer than 10 mins, but its well worth it. One difference, once I am done with all my hair, I scrunch up the ends. I found that if I don't do this the ends sort of straighten out.

[@RisasRizos]

Cindy Gallardo I think that's a great tip to point out for anyone who has the same issue. Thank you for sharing Cindy! =D

[@luindsky]

I absolutelly love your hair!!! My curls are very much like yours, but, God I wished I had my curls so easily defined. And there's this part of my hair that does not get enough moisture, no matter what I do. Thank you for the tip.

[@RisasRizos]

lu dAguirre OOOO my hair right in the back of my head just doesn't cooperate with me on retaining moisture. I'm glad you found this video helpful!

[@Anonymous519131]

I love doing this method with Kinky Curly Knot Today and then applying a gel - I personally love the Eco Styler Argan Oil Gel. Those 2 give me the best results with the Rake & Shake. I always do it when I don't feel like finger coiling but I still want well defined curls. Love yours by the way!!!

[@RisasRizos]

Anonymous519131 Thank you! You know, I actually HAVENT used eco styler gels yet so now that you mention using it with my favorite leave in, i'm curious to try! Thanks for watching!

[@LissaMDecor]

omg the shine 😍💕love!

[@alissamebane2899]

This is my go to video to share when my friends comment how great my curls are. I used MixedChick products.

[@rociodelmartroyanogomez2859]

Great technique, your curls look amazing with it. I am definitely going to try it.

[@RisasRizos]

Rocío del Mar Troyano Gomez Thank you and yes! Please try it and let me know what you think!

[@bpeoples4043]

This was such an easy to follow, easy to understand, and well made video. And your curls look amazing! I have to try this on my mane.

[@RisasRizos]

+Brandy Verdon thank you, i appreciate that! definitely try it out and let me know what you think!

[@waterlily716]

I've used a modified raking technique sometimes. I do lots of scrunching after instead of skating. Raking gives me a lot more volume, but can break up my curls into flyaway bits sometimes.

[@RisasRizos]

I noticed that when I first tried this method but I find that smoothing the hair with enough product before shaking helps tame the fly aways.

[@ninammalone]

I use to do a similar method when I was younger and before I started straightening my hair. But, the only difference is I had alcohol based products along with raking in the product but, not shaking. So, I ended up with hard sticky hair and no volume. So, since I don't straighten my hair half as much as I use to I saw CurlyPenny do this method and thought that might work for my hair. I have 3b/3c thin hair. I just parted my hair in the middle and started raking SheaMoistures Jamaican Black Castor Oil leave in conditioner along with a little bit of Kinky Curly gel{very little} and my hair looked great!!

[@elviaparkes4902]

Hi! Interested in your comment because I’m a gal who cannot figure her hair out! I say you listed a hair/curl type? What on earth is that? All I know is all the curl videos I watch NONE of these women have my texture! Also I have twice if not three times as much hair as the lady in this video. I like her method and have used it but I have like 6 sections with the amount of my hair! It takes so much product and so much drying time!

[@OuidadOfficial]

Beautiful curls! Thanks for sharing your tips :)

[@RisasRizos]

Thank you! This is such a great method!!! Thanks for creating it!

[@nosirrahm]

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[@CorduroyAndSalt]

I'm looking forward to trying this method. Thanks for sharing!

[@patritzianaicker]

Wow wow! Thank you so much. Tried this method after watching your tutorial. Worked like a charm on my curls. New subscriber for sure! Keep up the awesome vids

[@occlumency04]

You and your hair are absolutely beautiful! :) Thank you so much for this video, I will definitely try it out! :)

[@RisasRizos]

Thank you so much ♡ hope you like this method!

[@carolburnett8670]

I have been using the rack and shake method since Ouidad introduced it. I do not use any shampoo...only conditioner to wash my hair two times a week. I only use Ouidad Tress Effects for my styling gel. I would never use anything else and i love my curls!

[@Mrsvalerie0823]

Just subscribed! Your curls are beautiful! Just started embracing my curls and Im recovering from heat damage. Can't wait to see my results!

[@RisasRizos]

Valerie Carrero Sorry for the late response but I am so glad to read that you are getting your curls back! Let me know if you have any other questions! I can't wait for you to see your results!!!

[@curlsbygrace]

Your hair looks awesome! This is the first time I've seen this method great demo!

[@RisasRizos]

Thank you! It's one of my favorite methods!

[@Abstractorganza1]

your curls are EVERYTHING ;)

[@RisasRizos]

Thanks boo!

[@JodiKayEdwards]

I've never tried this before, looks simple enough! I like that it doesn't take a whole lot of time! :)

[@RisasRizos]

Super quick! I hope you try it!! =)

[@jaz1elise]

Great video explanation of this method!! I want to try it because I have yet to master the wash & go on my type 3b/3c curls. Kinky Curly Knot Today is not a water-based leave-in because water is nowhere in it lol! I found this out last month but I still love it.

[@RisasRizos]

Girlllllll! How right you are! I'll include that in the description! Thanks for pointing that out! But yes! This is my ultimate favorite leave in. It doesn't make my hair greasy but keeps it hydrated!

[@jaz1elise]

RisasRizos Oh ok. You're welcome. Same here.

[@noemibriseno7699]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!! I'm so excited to follow your recommendations and begin the path to getting my curls back to their natural state 😁😁😁

[@ironknee4705]

I just found you. You are a blessing. Thank you so much. You’re amazing

[@NaomiBenatar]

so excited to try this!!!!!!! i'm so over finger curling every section - it takes WAY too long. I'm going to try this next time I wash my hair!

[@ajsjs9]

Thank you! Excited to try

[@MADZOUA]

Thank you so muchhhh better than denim brushhhh. Still tough for my back curls...they are so lousse/wavy

[@RisasRizos]

You're welcome! Takes a little longer than the brush but totally worth it!

[@jillian2596]

Thank you for sharing! I'm super lazy about styling my hair, but I plan to try this. Your hair reminds me of my hair when it behaves ;) Also, I LOVE Shea Moisture product. I've been using the Coconut/Hibiscus styling milk for a few years, it's my go-to product. They better never discontinue it! ;) I plan to try the mousse now so I can do the rake & shake method.

[@TropicalPetrichor]

Thank you so much for this video, I had been finger coiling my hair but this works so much better for me!!!!!! :D

[@carollo7039]

I love it, I have to definitily try it!! I'll let you know how it it worked for me, Thanks for the videos, amazing girl :) you are beautiful :*

[@waterlily716]

Gorgeous results! :)

[@RisasRizos]

Thank you!

[@AliciaLopez-lz6di]

Hola! Soy de Venezuela y me gustaría saber si el gel de linaza puede sustituir el mousse ya que aquí no se consiguen los productos de SheaMoisture.

[@justiceelanna7514]

I would love to try this method but I feel like my hair is too short and way too thick. Maybe once it grows some more I'll try it but your results were flawless. Great curls!

[@RisasRizos]

Justice Thomas Thank you so much! and yes definitely let me know how it turns out when you try this method!

[@JianeiRinjii]

OMG! This method turned out greeeat on your hair! I plan on trying this out when I take out my extensions. I wonder if I use Curl and Wave Ecostyler Gel, would it make the curls more defined...?

[@LovePeaceLove113]

Hell yes totally trying this 😍

[@shanib4692]

wow !!! beautiful!

[@MariahhLeeanne]

Oh cool I'm gonna try this!

[@MultiAprincess]

Hello!!!😀 I have fine curly hair as well, and always struggle to find the right products to style my hair with. I'm trying to go natural so imagine how much complicated that is lol what tips could you give me to make my hair look more voluminous and defined???? Help?! Thank you!!!

[@RisasRizos]

Hey! How far are you in your transition. That will help in deciding what products might work well for your hair! ♡

[@lailamalik9139]

I love your curls their even better than mine! can't wait to try this out .you're inspirational !YOUR THE BEST💪😍🔥

[@CurlsNpolish]

We literally have the exact same curl pattern lol yours is just less frizzy than mine!

[@Larkin59]

Great i'm gonna try this today :)

[@greeneyesvillega]

love love love this..

[@footnut1234]

Great hair starts with a good haircut. Can you go into this? Who cuts your hair?

[@kata2270]

gorgeous hairrrr😍😍😍😍

[@LauPiify]

Hi Rocio, I got a question... If I have dyed hair it would be more difficult to get my curls back? What do you recommend me?

[@TiffanyAnn9]

I will def try this!! xoxo

[@RisasRizos]

Awesome! Hope you like the technique!

[@paolag.1889]

por favor en español puedes hacer este vídeo. Y quiero saber para definir los rizos que es mejor el smothi de shea moisture o el mousse de shea moisture.

[@godschica14]

Hi! Just came across your video here in Naturally Curly's website! I see you used the Sheamoisture mousse... I just bought their Superfruit multi-vitamin soft curl gel-cream. That won't weigh down my curls will it?

[@Music45387]

I wonder if this will work for my 3b/3c/4a hair? 🤔

[@jessicahayes515]

Absolutely! I have your same hair type and this has been my go to method for a long time. I use conditioner as my leave in (herbal essences), and instead of mousse I use gel (ampro or eco styler-pink). I go back over it all when I'm done with argan oil to soften/hydrate my curls. Takes me about an hour but worth it lol

[@Bookofhumanity]

Jessica Hayes it’s really hard when one part of your hair is 4a and the other 3c

[@LadyGertie2012]

Love the rake and shake method (I use Ouidad's products as of right now l, but am looking for "healthier" products that might work just as well). The only part I have trouble with is the top front section. I usually part my hair to the side and then section off to rake and shake. But when I pineapple my hair at night, the next morning the side part can be messed up and the finished look doesn't look very polished and I get frustrated and end up putting my hair in a bun (which I hate doing). Any advice on preserving the finished look or refreshing it would be appreciated. :)

[@slimesilver5246]

Same! My hair ends up with flat/straight roots, while the rest of my hair TIGHT CURLS!! Someone please help. 😱😱

[@aokayt9517]

Just plop instead of use a looser scrunchie

[@aokayt9517]

*or

[@myriambourra1940]

hi there, how many days do you keep it with refreshing ? thanks

[@gillianmceachern754]

How do you have no tangles after taking your hair out of the tshirt wrap? Do you comb/ wet brush hair in shower?

[@mourasylvia]

amei as dicas.

[@marilyndeonarain5389]

Your curly are beautiful

[@merievalle]

Mi técnica favorita! Me deja unos rizos hermosos, definidos y duraderos

[@smalls777]

Do I have to use the conditioner? I have kink u knot today and it leaves me with a residue feel. So I tried this method in the shoawer with just kinky curl gel and my hair looked great just wondering if the moisturizing step is needed. What would u suggest for getting my top more curly? I feel like, although I have fine 3a/b curls, the longer it is,the more weighed down it looks unless I get short layers. Which I don't want to cut my hair right now

[@RisasRizos]

Claudia Lacayo Hi Claudia! You don't really have to use one. use whatever feels best for your hair type. Layers would definitely help but if a cut isn't an option at the moment it might be the products that you are using that is weighing your curls down.

[@sarahwillis1244]

+RisasRizos I know this is one of your older videos.., so you may not even see this. . Have you tried the Shea Moisture Detangler , and if not do you plan to do so.. I ask because some are comparing this to your HG Kinky Curly Knot Today (gasp) .. I'm going to give it a go.. but first I want to get my Hands on their new Frizz Taming Smoothie. . 🙆 ps.. How many times do shake each section? ...and is there a such thing as too much shaking? Lol & TFS

[@sarahwillis1244]

+Gabby Ellis I'm on the fence, I haven't used KCKT so I don't have anything to compare it to..

[@stephaniemills2511]

how often do you wash your hair? and what hair products do you recommend that isn't mousse or gel? both products leave my hair too crunchy

[@RisasRizos]

+Stephanie Mills I wash anywhere from 3-6 days depending on what my hair has been going through. Have you tried styling creams? Some Gels and some mousses have alcohol in them that can dry your hair out or give you the ramen noodle look

[@NaomiBenatar]

what do you use if you hair gets sweaty at the root in between washes? do you use a dry shampoo? I'm trying to stop washing my hair as much but i am having trouble a. keeping it frizz free for me than 2 days and b. keeping from feeling like my roots are greasy from working out or walking around a lot etc.. Do you have any advice? (I'm a 3a by the way)

[@kmaria567]

I've never heard of this method, it looks so easy! Definitely wanna try it! I have fine hair. Could I still use the same products you used or do you recommend something else? Love your videos! :D

[@RisasRizos]

Thank you! And I have fine hair too! I really like the frizz free mousse because it is so lightweight. DevaCurl has a light defining gel but that's a bit pricey. You might even get away with just your water based leave in conditioner as a styling product.

[@kmaria567]

I have a lot of frizz towards the front part of my hair so I'll definitely check those products out. Thank you so much! :D

[@EmilyPique3]

I have 2c/3a type hair and just recently been leaving my natural hair. I've been having issues with how it looks the day after I wash tho and wanted some advice on how to sleep on it or something like that so my curls don't get messed up because I'm tired of having to redo the entire thing every morning(which is why I blow dry it all the time)

[@KayleesCornerOfficialyMe]

Sleep on silk pilow, and when you are going to sleep put your hair in a pineapple bun so your hair isnt going all over the place. the pineapple bun will not ruin your curl pattern. Hope this helped!

[@jeaninest.george4477]

your hair is gorgeous! do you know your hair type by any chance? (: love you videos btw😻

[@meymisaldana3180]

hola! me gustaría saber como te cortas tu pelo por favor si puedes ayudarme ya te he preguntado antes pero am hasta ahorita no he obtenido respuesta espero me puedas ayudar te lo agradecería mucho xoxo

[@christinarodriguez8123]

Hola!! ¿ cuál es tu tipo de cabello? 3B? 3C? Me encanta *-*

[@shaniquamichaux1422]

Parece 3b

[@yulianaortizcastro9120]

como me puedo cortar el cabello en casa tengo muy risado el cabello

[@TheInfiniteField]

Love your videos, and you're very beautiful!

[@laisamaral3784]

Que cabelo lindo

[@RisasRizos]

Lais Amaral muchas gracias!

[@lexy37270]

dose the rake and shake work with all hair.

[@RisasRizos]

Lexy B I have found videos of girls who have type 2 hair and type 4 who have done the rake and shake method and both types produce great results! Try it out!

[@StephanieRZ]

Thank you for having shared, lol.

[@logic1847]

Can I use gel as a styling product?

[@RisasRizos]

HabeshaSofia7 absolutely!

[@nadasherif3676]

i can use the gel instead of the mousse?

[@Jazminnutella]

How long does it take for your hair to air dry completely??

[@RisasRizos]

Jazminnutella it honestly took my hair about 2 hours to dry COMPLETELY using the rake and shake method.

[@graceandpurls]

What do you recommend for those who want more curl pattern? I have 2c curls and I would love to have curler hair!!

[@RisasRizos]

If you're looking for more of a curl pattern you might want to try the finger coiling method. The rake and shake is more of a defined natural pattern so you won't really achieve curlier curls. However with the finger coiling method, you're manipulating the hair to curl a certain way. I have a video on this method in my hair playlist!

[@graceandpurls]

thank you! I think I remember watching that method. Ill have to try it tonight! What do you recommend for those who have to shower at night and don't want to diffuse? How should i sleep with wet hair?

[@RisasRizos]

Grace A I don't recommend sleeping with wet hair. Usually when I'm stuck in this situation I keep my hair in a tshirt until it's time for bed, and even then scrunching as much of excess water out as possible with a tshirt and I style in the morning.

[@graceandpurls]

What I normally do is plop overnight. Since my hair is about 2c, I can get some good definition with this method. But, I get some major frizz :(

[@nosirrahm]

My Ouidad stylist does a combination of rake and shake and finger coiling. Finger cooking lets me keep the style longer. LOVE Ouidad and her products. :)

[@gabriellaperez9057]

Can I use a pudding instead

[@debbieolusoji]

Doors the water in the spray bottle have to be cold or warm?

[@debbieolusoji]

Does**

[@RisasRizos]

Debbie O In this video the water was room temp!

[@njrocks567]

How long did it take to air dry?

[@RisasRizos]

Coty Alex It took my hair about 2 hours to dry completely. I don't mind it!

[@Laurenjoinsyoutube]

Does this method give you a lot of shrinkage?

[@manatee580]

Seems like it wouldn't because you are smoothing your hair downward with products as opposed to scrunching.

[@manatee580]

Seems like it wouldn't because you are smoothing your hair downward with products as opposed to scrunching.

[@ssjael]

My hair is very much like yours but i have a lot of hair, i wish i could do it in 10 min like you. Nevertheless i am going to try it out.

[@Jazminnutella]

Do you do your hair first or makeup first????

[@RisasRizos]

Jazminnutella Depends on how Im feeling, I'll generally do my hair first and then do my makeup while my hair dries a little so It doesn't feel like it takes forever. For these videos I usually have my makeup already done so I don't look like a gremlin. =D

[@nureshaperera1409]

Wt is Ur hair type

[@AyannaActing]

She looks like a 3b

[@Jesus_isRisen3]

I have a question, what if your curls are extremely tight and you can’t separate them easily? And what if your hair clumps together instead of being individual? EXPLAIN WOMAN!!!!!!!

[@sachaharris9899]

I'm so sad, it didn't work for me! beautiful hair though

[@jazzyscott]

I tried it an it didn't work :c

[@RisasRizos]

Panda Girl Oh no, let's see if we can tackle why! What's your hair type right now?

[@Dominiquevideos1]

Omg u look just like Tia& tamera from sister sister lol

[@dcher3868]

You’re not supposed to stop and shake stop and shake . You rake to the end and shake. That’s it. Watch any ouidad video.

[@AnnaCorleone]

I so have to try this method!! Thanks for sharing!

[@RisasRizos]

Frl_F Thank you!