CURLY GIRL METHOD: Where to Start

[@jenni8032]

You're hair looks so healthy and soft.

[@cannedcrickets9932]

Yeah i wanna bury my face in it xD

[@shellyedmb117]

I just heard of the curly girl method today and now I'm so intrigued! I have crazy thick, frizzy wavy hair. I am SO excited to start my journey! It all seems overwhelming to start but this video simplifies it. Thanks and I cant wait to start!

[@AmnaSQ]

How is your journey going???

[@renate7051]

me too!! it a shame i have to throw my old product away tho

[@ohmymarbles]

Same! I am very excited to try it, but I will need some new products lol. Though I have some which are sulfate free rn.

[@marwaregab7040]

any update?

[@kelsey_8843]

how is it going??

[@gem455]

My whole life I’ve gone to hair salons to get a haircut and they’ve always said “wow you have a lot of random kinks” or “your hair is super dry and damaged” but I would only straighten my hair probably 3 times (max) a year. My hair just kept getting really frizzy and I started researching. I’m now starting the CGM journey!! Wish me luck

[@zappyzk304]

Elleygem I relate to this so much.

[@paige1636]

same!!! I have weird new “kinky” textures on the top of my hair/near my crown. Basically anywhere that’s exposed to the sun/external factors! Sucks! They are so frizzy!

[@nl4391]

This sounds just like my situation!!

[@lunaevans3562]

pleaseee let us know how it’s going!

[@gem455]

Honestly I stopped because I went on a trip (before that it was starting to become really nice and wavy ) and when I came back my hair became the hottest mess I’ve ever seen. I’m starting over again now since we’re stuck in our homes and no one can see it. Any recommended products that are affordable that’s working for you?

[@iikittydr8503]

Courtney: “This is going to be REALLYY hard!.....no heat!” Me: “I haven’t used heat in 5 years.” YAY I’VE GOT DOWN STEP 1!!

[@leander8840]

Same hahaha!

[@sara_wolk]

Same, but the change in toweling and texture means that air drying takes FOREVER and that until your hair is dry you are actively doing your hair to make sure it stays in shape. What I thought would be the easiest rule is the hardest. Thinking of buying a diffuser.

[@alittlefrog2395]

Sara Wolk if you haven’t yet bought a diffuser, you can use your hairdryer through a colander to test out and see if it’s worth it for you to buy a diffuser!

[@sarafwolf]

I don't even have a blow-dryer. I just sit by the fire or in the sun after I wash my hair, depending on the time of year. :)

[@piepie11bird]

For me three years lol

[@ashleyj7598]

1. No to heat 2. Stop using terricloth towel, use a shirt instead 3. Yes to Silk pillowcase 4. No sulfates or silicone 5. No to Drying alcohols 6. No to brushing your hair

[@SmoshMinecraftGirl47]

or by Towels a microfiber towel. These are also good. But I got it as a gift. But A T-shirt works too.

[@alex.harkness]

Thankyouu

[@bpsbitch2559]

I just brushed my hair 😑😭

[@melanie3642]

Question how do you not brush hair when it’s very easily tangled??

[@mirandaboyer2826]

@@melanie3642 you brush it with the conditioner in your hair in the shower before you rinse

[@katelowry3202]

Ok you've probably heard this 100000 times but ur eyes are insanely gorgeous

[@michelleminnis7237]

Starting my curly girl journey TODAY. Happy to see I’ve already done the first steps. I have a silk pillow case and don’t use a towel. Now to get the products

[@lefthand3029]

Progress update?

[@erengarcia5970]

I have watched many curly hair videos and you are the first one that makes the steps so clear. Thank you so much, I love your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Eren Garcia awww thank you!!! 🥰🤗

[@amym.5960]

This was a great overview! Do you also have (or could you make) a video for beginner wavies of walking through the basics method-wise? First CGM washday?

[@palestar828]

Have you found out the basics? I'm so confused. I have type 2a wavey hair and I was thinking that maybe my hair is in protein overload? Can it be that way when just starting? I'm not sure if it is in protein over load for sure though. So what products do I start with? Ones that lean toward protein, ones that are more moisturizing or both?

[@imawakemymindisalive13]

same, i always thought i had straight hair but the under layers of my hair dry in literal ringlets (damaged, frizzy, loose ringlets but-) though my hair isn’t really frizzy, it’s super sleek and shiny. due to the silk wrap i use every night i bet.

[@senorfluff286]

Today I just used Giovanni Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Shampoo, Giovanni Smooth As Silk, Deeper Moisture Conditioner, little bit of kinky curly knot today leave in detangler, kinky curly curling custard, then a little Giovanni styling gel... omg, my curls were amazing! Used your techniques washing/condish/styling etc... it worked so well for my type 2 hair I was shocked. Shiny soft curls, I’ve never seen my hair this fab! Thank you!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Christina Palato yeayyyyyy!!!!!! You just made my day!!!!!’ I’m so so glad!

[@kittymaude]

Swavy Curly Courtney How do you find out your hair type?

[@kimandmae101]

I'm roughly a month in on my journey and it's been.. testing. No one in my family has my hair (2c) and so I grew up straightening my hair all my life. I finally made the decision to just put a halt to my straightener use as I remember coming out of the shower one day and noticing that I had waves. I experiemented a little- and low and behold I had much more wavier/curlier hair than I had thought! This past week has been one of the most testing as I've been testing out products and different methods and my hair just didn't/doesn't seem to want to cooperate. Thank you for the big patience reminder. I feel like I got so caught up in watching all these beautiful curly hair videos, thinking my hair will never get to where they're at when I've only just begun my journey. Thank you for sharing your tips/tricks and what you've learned, it's helped me embrace my hair!

[@jacquelinekenknight9280]

Yes to all that you said. I’m in my first week and my hair is a stringy mess. I see all this gorgeous curly/wavy hair on KZbin and want it. But I have to remember patience and it’s going to look bad for months and months before it looks better. I hope yours is gorgeous now!

[@Terecita47]

"Comparison is the thief of joy." Love.

[@andrineslife]

I don't style my hair at all and I've never used more than two products (just cheap shampoo and cheap conditioner) at a time so this whole process seems kinda scary, but my hair is Hermione frizzy and I'm kinda sick of just wearing a ponytail. I might just start with a low poo, silicone free conditioner and not hairbrushing - that doesn't seem like too much of a change and hopefully the small change will motivate me to get started with a gel 😅 The documenting it tip is great!

[@jaymebaily8765]

You can use vo5 conditioner as a co-wash, then a little "as i am" brand leave in conditioner, herbal essences or Pantene mousse, and Aussie instant freeze gel to get a cast. Let it air dry then scrunch out the crunch. I believe you can find all of those products at Wal-Mart and they are all very affordable. You'll figure out what you like and don't like as you go and switch to other approved products over time.

[@lunaevans3562]

Jayme Baily whats a co wash?

[@TheLime2710]

@@lunaevans3562 it means conditioner only wash. As a product it's a conditioner that typically more cleansing than a regular conditioner :)

[@kendallszabo9832]

Lise 2710 would a shampoo/conditioner in one work? If it’s sulfate and silicon free?

[@TheLime2710]

@@kendallszabo9832 probably? I dont know honestly, i've never tried anything like that, probably wouldn't hurt any though

[@ruthlindahl1644]

Great advice, Courtney. I had hand & elbow surgery last year & I could no longer spend an hour blow drying & straightening my hair. I was doing good to just get my hair washed by myself. I found out I have wavy/curly hair. I have since started the curly girl method. Everything you say is true. Patience is very important in this journey. Really appreciate your channel.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awww thank you!!! This means a lot to me!

[@emzadia]

Well done, Courtney. I can't believe your before picture. I thought one of those "well, her hair's just curlier than mine," but mine is now how yours was. (That make sense? lol) So it gives me hope for the future of my hair, as I've only been doing this 2-3 months. Thanks!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

haha I’m glad my before pics gave an idea how far my hair has come! 😆 you’ve got this! I just look back over my progress pictures and my hair didn’t really turn a good corner until about 6 months in. That’s when things started become consistent. Please let me know if you need anything please let me know!

[@madisonrudd6538]

I cant do silk pillow cases, it's a texture thing make sense lol may need a silk cap

[@KAH211]

I'm finally buying a silk cap & Sally Beauty has adjustable sleep caps I love! Good luck!

[@lefthand3029]

Yes!!

[@tannergrinzel5123]

Silk pillows are soft

[@VirginiaOkie]

That book changed my life. I finally accepted my curly hair. Life is so much easier now.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ohhh love this so so much! I agree!

[@ericahorton5608]

I have been doing CGM for 10 months now and I still feel like I'm at the start. I did get stubborn and not cave but coming across your video today was the best! I loved it and have subscribed to your channel. Thank you!

[@eva7420]

I have been confused by my hair for several years, its been frizzy and wavy in odd places, but I recently began the curly girl method and I'm loving my newly found natural 2c/3b curls!!

[@heidimitchell5269]

I’m almost 46, and my hair has been straight and healthy all of my life. A few months ago I experienced I disturbing amount of fallout and my hair texture changed. I noticed an insane amount of frizz where there was none before. No matter what I did the frizz didn’t go away. About a week ago I had a consultation with a stylist and she made me aware that I now have naturally wavy hair. Since finding that out I have been scouring KZbin to figure out how to care for it. I came across your channel and it has changed everything. You have a similar curl pattern to me and your videos are fun and informative. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 😘

[@melissasampson961]

Your videos have been such a tremendous help. After one month of following curly girl method my hair is healthy and beautifully curly. I feel that I am one of the lucky ones to have found exactly what my hair loves quickly. Thanks so much.

[@kameliaraicheva5417]

I just got so pumped up for this! I have suuuuuuuper vergin hair: never dyed, never using heat, washing my hair at around 3-4 days. It's going to be so good. Loved the video! SO HELPFUL!

[@susanmeadows627]

Thank you Courtney! This 63 year old lady is just now deciding to embrace my curly hair, which has been getting curlier as I get older, and your advice, sweet face, beautiful hair and upbeat wonderful personality are helping me so much. So thank you thank you thank you! Love you lots. ❤️

[@GummyBear1972]

Thank you for showing your early days because I've only seen your hair perfect thus far. I am only a month in and I'm making all the mistakes you mentioned. I'm hitting the brakes and going back to basics, as you instruct. Thank you for the details and your experience.

[@glennajames2194]

I’m just starting this process (February ‘23) and found this video. It is one of the best I’ve watched. -You are lovely to look at (your eyes!!). -You don’t waste my time with asides and your distractions. No I don’t want to wait while you answer the door and then appreciate the flowers that arrived! You don’t waste my time because you didn’t get prepared. You stay focused on what you said this video was about. You edited your video (I assume to get out the above crappy stuff that might have slipped in.) I think you planned (perhaps outlined) your presentation to get to this quality of presentation. You are vivacious, holding my attention pretty much. And most importantly, you seem to know your stuff!!! Thank you, thank you!!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Well thak you! I do put a lot of thought and hard work into my videos. I wouldn't want my time wasted either! I have been doing this for quite a while. I always want to be as helpful as possible!

[@m_____l___]

I love how you explained everything in such a simple and clear way! And what you said at the ending of the video, to not compare yourself and your hair to others is so true! I wish for more people to see this video, I'm so happy it was recommended for me. I've got all the positive feels from it! I actually did something very similar to curly girl method a few years ago (I even made my own gel from flax/linen) but I kind of stopped... This video made me want to start again. I've got one question though, do you think satin pillowcase would be good instead of silk? It's much cheaper, and maybe it would do the job?

[@Amy-pn6my]

My hair is going to be forever grateful to you Courtney! I started my curly girl journey 2 weeks ago and I am already starting to see great results. Your videos are fun, real and easy to follow :))

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe thank you so much! You watched the perfect video. I am glad they are helping you!

[@traceyclarke6281]

Girl, are you on the money about needing to get stubborn. It has paid off so far! I love your content. I've learned so much from your videos! Thanks for doing the work you do.

[@yvonnet.359]

I’m just starting this CG journey. I finally gave myself permission to give my curly hair a try. Thank you for sharing and being so positive!

[@palestar828]

How do you know which products to start with? Ones that are more for protein or for moisturizing? What if you don't know what your hair needs more of? I was thinking that maybe my hair is in protein over load? I have no clue where to start. I have type 2a wavey hair though. It's not curly, but wavy. I feel so overwhelmed

[@karendouris-wheeler6969]

Swavy 2a/2b with a few 2c waves, baby fine, thin, high porosity, limp hair with lots of breakage here and beginning my CGM journey to see where this adventure takes me. So grateful for all of your videos...thank you for sharing.

[@AvGXXX]

How is it now? I have the same hair and just started!

[@karendouris-wheeler6969]

@@AvGXXX my hair is the healthiest it's ever been. I still get some breakage in the winter months but overall it's a little thicker than it used to be because od having less breakage. My curl pattern is now 2b/2c with some wicked 3a curls. I still struggle with volume at the crown and refreshing never works out it turns in to a stringy flat mess. But that's because of how fine and thin it is.

[@AvGXXX]

Very hopeful! Thanks!

[@nyarash]

Finally after 10 yrs of torturing my hair with flat iron and treatment i am ready to accept my curly hair 3a/3b. First month I was facing serious hair fall not doing anything. I was overwhelmed and almost did treatment but than I saw your video. I am following few steps and I can see results my hair isn't falling too much. I can feel it's getting healthy. I can't afford expensive products but I ordered Cantu products.

[@juliesinger9377]

I have watched this video so many times! I just want to say thank you! I have been following the curly girl method for just over a month now and I am so happy with the results. My hair has always been frizzy and hard to manage. I got a good chop to get rid of the damaged hair and now my hair is frizz free and so curly and I am beyond happy with the results. Thank you so much for making this easy to understand. You really helped me embrace my curly hair instead of trying to fight it!

[@palestar828]

How do you know which products to start with? Ones that are more for protein or for moisturizing? What if you don't know what your hair needs more of? I was thinking that maybe my hair is in protein over load? I have no clue where to start. I have type 2a wavey hair though. It's not curly, but wavy. I feel so overwhelmed

[@jamiekillian4965]

I'm new to the curly girl. Love your method and that suave I have used for years. It's a perfect clarifier!

[@madysonbee]

This video was SO helpful! I’ve been watching tons of videos on the CGM to learn how to get started, and I found myself getting overwhelmed. Your video cleared everything up, I’m excited to start!!😍

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Madyson R yeayyyyy!!! I’m so happy this video was helpful!!!

[@palestar828]

How do you know which products to start with? Ones that are more for protein or for moisturizing? What if you don't know what your hair needs more of? I was thinking that maybe my hair is in protein over load? I have no clue where to start. I have type 2a wavey hair though. It's not curly, but wavy. I feel so overwhelmed

[@rileypuchinsky4976]

can you please do a video about hair in the summer and what to do after swimming

[@brookeb2227]

I’m just now starting the whole curly hair thing (I used to do it). I ALWAYS ALWAYS braid my hair if I’m going to be swimming. I always do a French braid, if you don’t know how to do it I really suggest you learn, once you figure it out it’s super quick. I also prefer to do French pigtails. I just feel like it keeps my hair from getting all gross and tangly, and then afterwards I also feel like my hair doesn’t look super nasty. :) I also personally have very dry hair, it’s long, it’s been bleached, colored, heat damaged, etc. so I’ll also take it as an opportunity to put just a gross amount of argon oil on my hair before I braid it.

[@cassandramoorman5866]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was getting so discouraged with my hair, and when you said that you'll have some of the worst hair days the first couple weeks and months.. I started crying. I really needed this reassurance. I know Im a little later to the party in 2021, but THANK YOU!

[@jenniferthurstan377]

I started my curly girl journey 2 weeks ago after years of hating my hair and was feeling really disheartened, but this super helped me feel better about things and definitely stopped me from giving up, so thankyou!!

[@karahuff8843]

Thank you for your videos! I have barely wavy hair and you have helped me figure how to care for my hair. Thank you for making Curly Girl easy to understand!

[@hollyb4907]

I’ve share this video SO MANY TIMES on wavy/curly Facebook groups.

[@isabellamota1339]

Your eyes are so soulful and kind just like you thank you for helping me on my journey

[@noglou99]

Thank u for existing I was really overwhelmed by my hair but now watching ur videos made me feel so much better and it seems like everything is simple

[@taikhaliq6252]

Hi Melanie. Start out beginner with no idea about managing my wavy 2a hair. Sulfate shampoo - Start the method. Low poo shampoo Conditioner Gel Do I use this consistently for 1 month following all do/don't rules? Love your videos and sense of humour!! 🤗

[@tomarcrauswell5613]

THANK YOU!!!! Of all the millons of CGM videos on YT yours is honestly the very best! I wish I would have seen this 8 months ago when I first started. It would have saved me a lot of money, time and self loathing drama. Comparison and giving myself grace was my biggest problem. I was so discouraged so many times by comparing my hair to others. I was stubborn and didn't quit and I'm very happy with my results so far. Not to say I don't have a bad hair day every now and then but they are few and far between. My hair is so much happier and healthier now. The beginning is hard, VERY HARD and I feel like that isn't stressed enough. Also, I love that you dont promote that everyone immediately run out and buy the most expensive products on the market. Everyones hair is different and expensive isn't always better. Personally I find the cheaper products work best for me. Of course I found this only after wasting so much money on the expensive stuff. If I could give a gift to all the newbies it would be this video because it contains the absolute best advice anywhere. Thank you so much!

[@angelabates8625]

You’ve inspired me to full on go for nurturing my recently discovered curls and permanently ditching the frizzy fluffy hair I thought was straight most of my life. Very excited to see what comes of this! Great channel. Love your videos.

[@melindaduchan1271]

You are simply the best! I have watched your videos over the last few days. You are thorough and now I actually understand why we curly girls have to do certain things. Thanks for all the videos and help!!

[@cheyennecantu4937]

Hello Courtney! I’m about to start the curly girl method but I want to get my products sorted out before I start. I was wondering if you could help me because I’m having a hard time figuring out what specifically I should avoid. This is the product I’ve been interested in but I’m not sure if it’s safe. These are the ingredients to a curl enhancer: Deionized Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) (Certified Organic Ingredient), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (Certified Organic Ingredient), Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter (Certified Organic Ingredient), Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Silk Protein, Ammonium Salt, Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Sorbitol Esters, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B-5), Caprylyl Glycol, Essential Oil Blend, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower, Lonicera Japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Hibiscus Flower Extract.

[@allonsy9808]

Thanks for this video! I started CG about 2 weeks ago (though I've been sulfate and silicone free for years). Because I'd already been sulfate and silicone free, I figured I wouldn't have much of a transition and my hair would "bloom" (to borrow your phrase). Alas, not so much. I have very fine, low-density hair and I've been torturing it by round brushing it straight and THEN using a curling wand to add waves. Started using the wand about 7 months ago. During that time, I noticed so much more breakage (even a new hair "layers" where my ponytails were breaking hair--up high and down low). So, my transition isn't going badly because of the products....it's all the freaking damage! Crazy! I have a LOT of repairing to do. Thank you for sharing your before pics. It really is too easy to watch the video and discount what you say by thinking "yeah, but...her hair has always looked like that--it's just healthier" or whatever nonsense we tell ourselves. So, I'm sticking with it. Trying to use as few products as possible so I can learn my hair (you are right--easy to buy a ton of products and blame them). Side note: you have beautiful skin! So even and smooth--radiant.

[@rebeccapinkney1092]

Omg I love you hahaha I related to everything you said about how you used to treat our hair and having no idea about the damage being caused. Thank you so much for all the advice and education. I am so glad that I have found your content! Im on day two of my CG journey and with your advice Im hopeful so thank you so much!!

[@palestar828]

How do you know which products to start with? Ones that are more for protein or for moisturizing? What if you don't know what your hair needs more of? I was thinking that maybe my hair is in protein over load? I have no clue where to start. I have type 2a wavey hair though. It's not curly, but wavy. I feel so overwhelmed

[@KittyLovesGlover]

GREAT VIDEO ON WHERE TO EVEN JUST START! yes. i was totally overloaded with info when getting ready to start. my brain was fried. ty for putting this video together!

[@kellyv3448]

That shirt makes your eyes bluer! So perty!! See it's not all about hair ;)

[@krazykosmo]

so glad I stumbled across this! I learned about CG on reddit but never figured out how to start it but now I do! thank you!!

[@xMissPegasusx]

Thank you so much! I only found out about this method accidentally a few days ago while watching a video on the ideal hair-length for your face shape (lockdown and all that). As a teenager I had hair that was out of control with frizz - we were told as little girls that you should brush your hair multiple times a day. Now as a 25 year old my hair has become dry and frizzy and it looks terrible - despite it all it still tries its best at making 2B curls. I've watched so many videos on the CG method now and felt super discouraged because everyone says something different, so thank you for this video! I think I have the courage to start now!

[@sarahjanemunroe1606]

This is so helpful! I’ve been doing research in the curly girl method because my hair use to curl but I’ve damaged it soo much between dying and hot tools that my hair only curls when wet 🤭 then becomes this massive frizz ball that I’d just brush and straighten 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Sarah Jane Munroe yeayyy!!! I’m so glad you found this helpful!!!

[@CarolinaMartinezB]

OMG! I'm so in love with your shine and the shape of your curls! I've seen so many videos (as you said, I feel overwhelmed with all the info) and I'm so glad I found your channel. You make it sound easy and simple. Thanks for all the videos and tips for us!

[@hollybauer739]

I started off the process with a clarifying shampoo, then started using shampoo and conditioner bars from Ethique. My transition stage lasted barely a week 😬☺️

[@cynthiamiracle9526]

I love Ethique products. They just came out with a curly girl line as well. I struggle with the amount of products (=plastic) so nice to have a bottle free product.

[@britaniachavez5243]

Oh my goodness thank you sooo much!!!!! You really answered all my questions 👌🙏🤗 I even got a pen and paper and wrote down all of the steps. Thank you 😊

[@caried154]

Awesome, I'm also taking one of my hubby's t-shirts😄 luckily his sweet and won't mind at all😊

[@kimberlygoodman4913]

Love your videos! I'm only about two months in but I've seen such a difference in my hair going curly girl! My hair is very similar to yours in waves, so watching your videos is super helpful! I'd love to see a video like this but focused on washing technique/product application for beginners. That's been the biggest switch for me and I still always second guess if I'm doing it right!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Kimberly Goodman ooooo thank you for the great suggestion!!!! I’m so so glad if I’ve been helpful and I’ll start working on a detailed application for beginners soon!!!

[@palestar828]

How do you know which products to start with? Ones that are more for protein or for moisturizing? What if you don't know what your hair needs more of? I was thinking that maybe my hair is in protein over load? I have no clue where to start. I have type 2a wavey hair though. It's not curly, but wavy. I feel so overwhelmed

[@shaistausman5203]

thank you for simplifying it. i want to start my journey but with a newborn doesn't have much time and thus shampoo condition and gel tip is awesome.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Absolutely! I am in the same boat right now. I have other simple/quick routines that may help! Congratulations mama!

[@cheyennejames5752]

My hair has always had a few curls while the rest is generally wavy and frizzy. Some of my hair isn’t frizzy so it was always really annoying having bits of frizz only in certain places so I would just straighten my hair pretty much everyday as by the end of the day it would frizz again. I tried the curly girl method for the first time today and I can’t believe how curly my natural hair is and how unfrizzy it is! And it has sooo much volume!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh my goodness! That is so exciting! You rock!

[@trishpulley]

Courtney, I appreciate your gentle words of encouragement as well as your simple, concise advice. I also love the soft guitar music.

[@carmelm75]

Thank you for this video. I just started reading and watching videos to find the answers. The knowledge I have now, how to moisturise my hair and the reason to use sulfates first, is so helpful! Thanks again!

[@kymberlydawn1445]

I have NEVER heard of the CGM...till this video. Thanks

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Absolutely! It's a journey! I have quite a bit of other beginner videos if needed.

[@kennathornton4691]

I started CGM a few weeks ago and am STRUGGLING! Anyone else have bangs they’re trying to grow out? They are NOT wanting to cooperate. And my hair also can’t decide which direction it likes to part. I’m just glad I’m starting this when no one will see the struggle my hair is right now. Hoping my hair calms down before I am forced into the world again!

[@exploringnewhites]

Yes I’m struggling with the bangs too. We’ll get there!

[@jordanhall5821]

OOOO YES I LOVE IT ALL!! GIRL lemme tell you- i sat and watched ur entire channel & came to the conclusion that we would be best friends 🤣 your videos are SO informing & i absolutely love that you take the time to explain everything & every individual step in depth so there is almost no room for not understanding what to do & what not to do. You seem so comfortable in front of the camera & that just gives off the perfect vibes for wanting to start this method & be so excited to do it, you somehow convinced me right away that i will 100% be able to start, stick to it & change my hair for the good with this method even with the “not so fun” parts of the process. it’s like “okay yeah let’s do this & meet my true hair identity after years and years of not caring properly & just doin the easy way outs & not even giving it a second thought about the really detailed things i was truly doing to my hair, which needless to say- have been horrible 🤐 I have 2a extremely wavy and thick hair. I have always hated it because like you said - i’d brush it & immediately turn into a lion with a very poofy & almost straw like textured mane 🤣 I have always shopped for my shampoo/conditioner as which ever smelled the best and that was all.... & constantly buying different ones each time. I’m so excited to really dive into the specific ingredients & brands that are curly girl method approved & challenge myself to make it through & FINALLY have the hair i’m meant to have without all the heat, ripping tangles out & actually be able to wear it down naturally without looking insane. 😂 i have a couple questions on my progress- is there a way to contact you? or is it only thru these messages?? i’m not sure if u see/ are able to keep up with all the loving comments or not!! Reply if you see!! ❣️

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

The best way to get in touch with me it through my website! www.swavycurlycourtney.com It was actually total luck I was your comment! It is really easy to get lost in the sea of youtube!

[@xx-fq1jw]

omg this is the best curly girl method video i've ever watched! you are so intelligent and hilarious. THANK YOU!

[@justreallyshort7098]

I stopped using heat after I did the big chop in 7th grade (now in 12th) but never switched over to low poos or went without brushing/used a wide tooth comb/finger detangling methods I just started CGM less than a month ago, so I’m looking forward to how my hair will look in a few months!

[@emilyfranchetti8947]

Courtney I love you’re stuff girl ♥️. Question- during transition - is it cool if I only style it like every four washes or so? Right now it takes agesssss to dry. I diffuse and it’s just nuts how long it takes. It’s an all day affair. Hoping once it’s healthier it may dry a little quicker 🤞🏼. Also - how long did it take you to exit “angry broom” territory 😂. (BTW that was my favourite comparison ever and I use it constantly now 😆).

[@yvettealdrich1201]

I have already changed to sulfate and silicone free shampoo and conditioners in the last year plus. I also have not been washing more than every other day in almost a year. About half of the time since quarantine started, I have been air drying my hair and wearing it in non-damaging spin pins and scrunches. I think that I may actually be able to do this easier than I thought! I just have to learn how to diffuse...

[@steffers841]

Your hair colour and waves are so gorgeous!!!

[@SparklySabs]

I was told to research the CGM because my 17 month old daughter has a head of girls I don't want to ruin looks like I will starting a new routine for both her and I. Thank you for your videos I look forward to watching more of them as my baby and I embark on our CGM journey.

[@laramedley48]

In the future I’m just going to send this video to anyone who asks about CGM. Great information 😘

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Lara Medley 🤗🥰

[@briannasanchez8104]

Than you so much for this video, I’m only 27and I’ve been so angry and upset at my hair at times and I’ve even cried because it looks so bad. But then I stared this new method and my hair has seen significant health improvements and tbh KZbin needs far more curly hair starter videos as specific as this one because I loved it ! So thanks 😊

[@tammy73tm]

Your hair looks amazing in this video. How do you get it so smooth and silky?

[@crystalrapose6405]

So glad I found your channel and these videos. I have only been doing CGM for 3 weeks, I have wavy hair, and after a particularly disappointing wash day yesterday I felt like giving up. I'm feeling better now knowing it could take a few months until I really get to a good place with my waves. Thanks.

[@palestar828]

How do you know which products to start with? Ones that are more for protein or for moisturizing? What if you don't know what your hair needs more of? I was thinking that maybe my hair is in protein over load? Can you hair be in protein overload when just starting? I'm so confused. I have no clue where to start. I have type 2a wavey hair though. It's not curly, but wavy. I feel so overwhelmed

[@fryleaf2176]

after finding out i have curly hair but i just treat it like straight hair i have somewhat been avoiding my curly hair journey but now i think im ready!! my hair is curly when its wet and after i **blowdry** its a wavy, flip flopping, this way, that way, mess! so i straighten it... no heat? this first step seems like the hardest so far 😭😭

[@saraharanha3138]

I've been binging your videos lately and I am finally getting my curly/wavy hair back!! Feeling like myself again. Thank you!!

[@LauraAnn1980]

I am just starting to learn to wear my hair wavy. I have unknowingly been following a lot of CG guidelines for YEARS. I gave up sulfates 6 yes ago, gave up silicones 3 yes ago, been sleeping on a silk pillowcase for 3 yrs, only use heat once in a blue moon. Been just focusing low poo shampoo on my roots for a year, using hair masks, etc. The one thing I didnt give up was my colored blonde hair which I don't really want to give up. Now I am mostly struggling with learning to apply products and style correctly without frizz.

[@DeeAnnieFL]

You have the most gorgeous shiny curls. Starting my curly girl journey. Ahhh I'm nervous about the frustration and terrible transition hair in my future

[@ellacardona8243]

When I was younger I had the tightest curls every like 3b hair....but now my hair doesn't curl as much as it used to only the underneath curls are really curly so I want to try the curly gurl method to try to get my curls back your VIDEO really help thank you!!:))

[@puggirl415]

I really resisted getting a silk pillow case. I would drape a thrift store silky skirt over my pillow. Finally found some dark teal silk pillow cases 2/22.00 at BBB. I still think that if I find a large silk dress at the thrift store I'm going to sew a silk scarf for nighttime wear.

[@twocupscoffee3186]

Hi, I know this video of yours is several years old. You keep saying you'll have links below, but there are no links. Is it because this is an old video? I just now found this method of hair care and would have liked to have the links you mentioned.

[@furkids4ever]

Thank you so much for making it so simple to start. QUESTION- IS Silk cooler to sleep on than Satin? I'm binging on your videos & taking notes!

[@aliciagalgano1582]

Just bought the silk pillow case. Thanks for the recommendation. And great video!

[@tannergrinzel8483]

I have a microfiber one

[@CrimsonRoseDancer]

I know the hardest part for me is the no brushing. I’ve tried it and my hair looks like I’m homeless. I can’t finger comb all the tangles out even though I braid my hair at night and, worse, it still breaks up my curls so it looks frizzy. It makes me feel hopeless that I’ll never have good day after washing hair, let alone, several days after.

[@Eric-jm2oj]

Hi there! Im DEEP in the rabbit hole of the curly girl method. i went out and bought most of the products you listed, some i have to order. Im just kind of confused on when to use each product. Its probably mostly trial and error, but I just need to know how to get started. Your "before" pictures are literally what my hair looks like so im super hopeful this will work!!

[@PMGF1]

I have alot of hair loss in the recent years, I've been blaming it on changes as I think I'm going into early menopause...but if I dont brush my hair I will have hair everywhere all day not to mention tons of it in my hands when adding product!

[@carolmelancon]

Great 101! (If my eyes could look like yours, wearing that shirt, I don't think I could EVER make myself wear any other color :)

[@KKatrineNerea]

I couldn’t understand why my hair was really curly when I was little and my mom helped me take take of it, and growing up my hair just became ‘strangely straight but with the bottom with a little curl’. Little did I remember... my mother had very curly hair, unfortunately she passed away when I was little so she couldn’t teach me her secrets for curly hair. Now at 20 years old I decided to look into this method that I was hearing about on the internet... Fortunately I already stopped using heat for more than 5 years and the hairdressers always compliment me because I go get a trim every 1 or 2 years but I don’t have split ends at all. I also have all cotton towels in my house and I don’t use silicone, sulphates and alcohol in my products.. so I think I am at a good point. I hope that I could grow beautiful curly hair just like my mom had... wish me luck! Thank you so much for those informations on curly hair and on the curly hair method! 💕

[@jarevathi]

I am planning to start the CG routine. I am so tired of frizzy messy hair .. I am not looking for a magic to happen but hopefully a manageable mane that might look half good as yours! Thanks for simplifying this for a true beginner like me!

[@alie_smith]

Starting out the CGM and needed this so bad 😭❤️

[@selahwalker6686]

Why is this music so calming to me... reminds me of a Critter Country in Disneyland

[@RebekkaHay]

Great video Courtney, you make everything so clear. It's important to give yourself a break when you start something new. I tried the CGM a year ago but did not understand my hair at all and instead of better it only got worse. Now I know what my hair needs. But my hair was so long and tangly and dry from using the wrong products and care, so the other day, when it was boiling out, I chopped it all off. Biggest Big chop ever, Buzz Cut lol. #oops Brand-new start for me with proper care. Thanks for making it clear not to overcomplicate things.

[@annw4751]

Wow the best really concise video I have viewed to date! Amazingly easy to follow your instructions and I loved the actual pic and logging of methods used! I unfortunately have heat damage from blow frying my hair but know that it has been getting better day by day! Thank you so much! I love your videos. Your eye color is amazing and your hair is the shiniest swavy curly hair I have ever seen!

[@brittgiroux15]

I watched this video last year excited to start the curly journey.. ended up discouraged and confused after spending money on so many products that just don't seem to work for me. I am a stay at home mom so I don't have really any money to spend on products. Here I am again trying to start again. 😬

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Hey! This doesn't have to be expensive! You can totally keep to a few products. I'll add a couple of video's that may help! I love a good budget friendly product! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJikkHh4obN3aMk -Affordable Curly Girl Products kzbin.info/www/bejne/qni9hYGqoriGidk -Drugstore Hair Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2eYoYh5ebmSrJY -Drug Store Hidden Gems kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4mxeZiCgL18Y80 - How to choose the right products (This is fairly long but has time tags!) We go pretty in-depth here!

[@brittgiroux15]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney thank you :)

[@Arachne72]

Its depends on your hormones level as well.When I have my cycle I have superstraight hair and after 7 days boom curly AF😁 Another thing what helped me was oil loads of oil

[@EvgeniyaJZ]

What if I always wear my hair in a bun? I do lots of physical work and can't wear my hair loose. Can you please recommend a method to get rid of frizz and make hair smooth like yours without heat but also without leaving it down? Like I would have to use a comb to put all my hair into a tight bun so it won't move when I bend, twist, run, etc? (I work in construction)

[@EatTwinkies13]

Braid it instead

[@Ann4U2000]

I do have a satin pillow case. But I have a question. We are suppose to be using 100% cotton T-shirts instead of terrycloth towels. My sheets and pillow cases are 100% cotton...why wouldn't cotton work for sleeping on too if it works for drying our hair to a less frizzy state?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ann4U2000 you are not rubbing your hair with the t shirt. You are only blotting, plopping, etc. At night, I toss and turn a lot which would cause a lot of friction. That is where the cotton pillow case would be detrimental. Haha, I hope that makes sense! 🤗

[@jeanettemccalip2378]

It's the weave of the cotton sheets that damages your hair. The pillowcase doesn't necessarily need to be silk, as long as it's a natural fiber satin weave. To blot your hair, the T-shirt is a jersey knit weave. You can also use a microfiber towel.

[@itsnotcarolynhfctw]

your videos are so encouraging! i have been so intimidated by curls/waves and you make it all so approachable

[@theshadowofgod1]

My issue...first I put the cream that got it crunchy...dry as a bone. Need to remember to put the products in while sopping wet -.-