10 Hacks For Instantly Better Wavy Curly Hair

[@bluerain21333]

1. Cleanse twice 2. Distribute conditioner to all strands with brush 3. Take the time to squish to condition 4. Use enough gel, especially on soaking wet hair 5. Microplop instead of plopping for curl definition and scalp health 6. Quit pixie diffusing and hover diffuse first to set cast 7. Don’t scrunch out the crunch until hair is 100% dry, keep I cast overnight after fully drying, if possible 8. Scrunch out the crunch with 3 drops of oil that’s suited to your hair type to seal hair 9. Protect your curls while you sleep 10. Get a trim

[@Kristin_C]

Thank you!

[@sara.m88]

Thank you!!! You're a life saver.

[@carmajo2500]

Thank you

[@nancysalerno2206]

Grazie 💇

[@saharovki]

What’s hair plopping and micro plop?

[@jseltsam5791]

Don’t laugh, but I’ve taken hover diffusing to a new lazy level. I call it Child’s Pose diffusing. 1. I put my Perfect Haircare towel on the ground. 2. I invert my head as if I am going to plop and lower my head gently to the towel (looks like I’m about to plop but wait!). 3. I place my hair dryer w diffuser on the ground (high heat/high speed) and aim it at my hair wo touching my hair. 4. Move hair dryer around every so often to hit different spots while I just kneel and lay there :). Adjust as necessary. Once I have a nice crunch achieved, I can stand up and pixie or hover as needed. No more tired arms. Curl clumps stay intact. Boom!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Love it!

[@OddinaryOne]

Omg I’m so trying this 😂

[@ceciliarodriguez5615]

Ha! That's the best! How dry do you get your hair? 80%? 90%

[@jseltsam5791]

Probably -65% in child’s pose then another 15-20% upright hover diffusing. The last 15-20% I let air dry (and it takes forever - my hair is like a sponge and thicker curl clumps = longer dry time). Good luck!

[@1shortofasixpack]

@manesbymell uses a microphone stand and checks emails and scrolls her phone...while moving under the diffuser. Brillant. Both of you.

[@ChynnaBlue1]

I want to emphasize one of the things you said because it's been so important for me.. You mentioned that you stopped doing squish to condish and that's when you realized what a difference it makes. I've found that in SO many different things, including hair, skincare, eating habits, and more: Sometimes I don't know how much good something has done for me until I STOP doing it. Sometimes it's an intentional stop, sometimes it's accidental, like when I run out of a product or forget something. I know from experience that if I forget a leave-in conditioner, I'm guaranteed to have a bad hair day. It's not necessary for everyone, but it's very necessary for me.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Love this! Thank you for highlighting it.

[@liztucker429]

So many things in life I only find out are helpful when I'm not doing them. Glad I'm not the only one...

[@marysmith232]

Courtney I`m a 70 yr old,gray haired Nana. Was so discouraged when I started out with the CGM. I`ve tried so many of your instructions and I finally have found the right products for my hair. Thank you for your encouragement and sweet attitude. God bless!

[@carab1036]

I am so happy that I found your channel. My hair has gotten wavier as I have gotten older and when it first started happening I thought it was damage. One day I went to a new hairstylist and she told me it wasn't damage, it was frizz. I started doing everything I could to stamp it out at all cost. When I finally decided to embrace my waves, I began watching all these KZbin videos for curly hair. It never turned out well and I just got super discouraged. Since I found your channel, I have had some of the best wash days ever and have been able to love my hair again. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and journey with me. It means so much.

[@boardergirl5172]

My hair has gotten wavy with age, too! I just started (as in 1 week ago) styling my wavy hair. So glad I found her channel, too!

[@cathynicolette4368]

I am so glad I’m not the only one. I tell people my hair was curly for a YEAR before I realized it and people laugh at me. I thought my hair was damaged until I washed it and didn’t brush it- lo and behold, curls.

[@beats4u2]

I would love to see how you do a second or third day refresh. This is what I struggle with most with my wavy hair. Thanks!

[@amysenffner4975]

Good morning, Courtney . I don't know how to thank you for all your information. The one thing that helped me the most was: don't expect your hair to look someone else's does. That was the hardest lesson to remember. Thank you for all the amazing information .

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

You are so welcome!

[@bethc7117]

Hi Courtney! Just found your channel… 65 years old have hated my hair my whole life and always blow dry straight. Recently had a spa day with my coworkers and went ‘au naturale’. They all loved it and I was mortified. My husband also told me that night he prefers my hair curly. Sigh. Only because I found your channel am I willing to try to embrace my curly hair, maybe just starting on the weekends. Will watch your videos and am encouraged by them. Thank you for all that you do… God bless you!

[@earthgoddess1628]

I find conditioning my roots helps with crown tangles, and I get more wave closer to my root.

[@AmenaTeferi]

She’s right Curlsmith shine oil is weightless and so good! Alright you called me out with the “not touching until 100% dry”… I’m gonna try that next time lol 😂it’s cool how I have type 3B hair but most of these hacks work for me too!

[@Nikkizter]

I started using a pin tail comb to lift my roots with the metal tail and hover diffuse in sections as I do this to give me more volume without touching my hair with my hands. I haven't seen anyone recommend this as an idea (or so that I noticed) and it works well for me! I didn't really want to invest in root clips for this seeing it is just more things to take up space in my bathroom.

[@liztucker429]

I lift my roots with the teeth [?] of the diffuser

[@lilwarrioraleena]

Courtney, I’m so glad your channel exists. You’ve taught me everything I know about wavy/curly hair. I found you in the fall of 2020 after my co-worker told me I had wavy hair and I didn’t believe her, until I really looked at it in the mirror at home after a shower and didn’t brush it. 30 something years of not knowing I had wavy hair, and with your product and styling suggestions I have even ringlets that come out. Thank you for your work! You make things so clear and I love the science-y things too.

[@tinat232]

I am definitely team hover diffuse for less frizz. Sometimes when I'm feeling lazy, my hair goes on the countertop instead of cupping with my hand lol

[@christy2391]

the new curlsmith shine gel...OMG! I'm in love. it just bumped briogio out of 1st place. I have fine, thin hair with waves similar to yours. If you haven't tried it yet, i highly recommend.

[@lindseywilliams6716]

Thanks for the hacks! What do you recommend to do with your hair straight out of the shower? Do you flip your hair up or keep it upside-down and then put in perfect haircare towel? Do you microplop right out of the shower?? This step trips me up!

[@bluefroggy99]

I’ve been doing the squish to condish since watching your videos. When i forget I can tell the difference.

[@EmilyDawn6]

I'm new to this wavy/curly hair care routine stuff. Thank you so much for all the info! Looking forward to learning, changing everything I do with my hair and hopefully-soon loving it again! After having kids and my hair going from super straight blonde to brown & increasingly wavy, I've been frustrated with frizz and it doing whatever the heck it wanted to, regardless of my many different kinds of attempts at curling, scrunching or straightening it! I've been on an all-natural bend from no-poo/low-poo to now trying out store-bought products again (still strict on them being free of any harmful ingredients) bc I'm desperate for nice hair!! It seems you have a lot of answers for my questions! Thank you!

[@ioanaschifirnet3814]

I love the bonus tip at the end! Definitely worth watching the entire video to get a full list of tips for all the steps in a washday!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dennissems]

Great tips for any hair type! Love your channel. I’ve learned so much how to deal with my hair and although it’s really curly, it acts like wavy since it’s sooooo thin.

[@nueroptera]

Re: double shampooing- I use a teeny bit of suave clarifying shampoo for my first wash. That way the products get washed out a bit and they also protect my hair from drying. Conditioning- I basically don't use conditioner and just use a leave in on my ends. I get weighed down easy, and my hair is no longer EVER dry after I stopped dry brushing.

[@MrsLadybug1901]

Wow I’ve never been first comment! Thank you so much Courtney 🎉 I had a hard time finding someone with hair like mine when I started looking for wavy curly resources. Something I found interesting about my hair (not thy anyone asked lol) is that I had shaved the underside of my head, about to the tops of my ears. The hair that has grown back (now it’s all back to shoulder length) is soooooo curly and lovely. I guess because that new hair has never been dyed, curled, or straightened. The top part I’m still struggling with. It’s like I have two different hair types now yikes! Sorry for the ramble but just found it interesting! ❤

[@amyevans3825]

Oooh love the tips! Courtney would you do a really bad wash day example for us so we can see the difference when you do all these things vs when you don’t?

[@kaerenw]

Loved your T-shirt, Courtney. That color looks awesome on you.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe, thank you!

[@susieh1141]

My hair has gone from absolutely straight to now having curls as I've gotten older. Unfortunately I have fine hair but it's thick so if I don't use product the curls disappear by the time my hair dries. I use a clean beauty natural shampoo and conditioner. I've always put conditioner through all my hair but especially with this conditioner I make sure it's on my scalp. I also use oil on my scalp the night before wash day to help with my dry scalp. I don't use product every day so I usually only have to wash my hair once or twice a week. I'm gonna have to try some of these other hacks though.

[@imacurlygirl]

Great video! Last week I did a double shampoo on my hair as I felt as if my scalp was itchy. OMG, what a difference it made! My curls looked fabulous and no more itching! Great suggestions. I always use a wet brush to distribute conditioner, but have been keeping it away from the top of my head. Going to try that trick next shampoo!!!

[@azarialr6639]

Thanks Courtney! I found the cupping to take weight off while hover diffusing to be the game changer for me, as my hair is HEAVY. I kept being told don’t condition the top of your hair, and always used to, never had frizz, now I do, going back to full condish!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Love it!!

[@cleocatra9324]

Have you ever had an undercut? I will probably always have some form of one because the under part of my hair is so heavy.

[@azarialr6639]

@@cleocatra9324 I haven’t, and my best curls are there so I’m kinda resigned to live with the weight and just get lots of layers. I can sure understand wanting to get the weight off though.

[@christyburke7079]

Thank you so much for the advice. I tried last weekend not plopping, and only micro plopped, and cupped my hair with my hand. It made such a big difference!!❤

[@paulakent3355]

I love the microplopping hover diffuse method! You have changed the game for me Courtney! 🎉🎉

[@sunshine6745]

Just discovered your channel after realizing I actually have wavy/curly hair and boy is this a new road for me haha. I love your channel, so very helpful also I love that you are a sister in Christ! Makes it that much better for me

[@alicesings1971]

My husband has gorgeous hair and I noticed how dry it was getting and he started combing the conditioner through with my Tangle Teaser brush. Combing his hair away from the scalp also gives his hair so much body. He’s been blessed with a good head of hair and now it looks really great. Thanks for sharing. We are beautifully and wonderfully made. ❤

[@cindieduncan1100]

OK I went ahead and subscribed. It’s my granddaughter she’s 12 her hair about 4 inches above her tailbone, wavy hair can curl if you put hair in your finger and twirl. I think she will enjoy listening to you and learn more about her type of hair. She finally wants to get a haircut shoulder length & doing long layers and maybe curtain bangs, she has a high forehead she’s always puts her hands covering it up. She doesn’t want bangs and I think I can get away with doing this & feathering. She has attempted to cut her own hair so I will be doing a little repair as well. I took her to the salon, and the lady just Chopped her hair ? I am good with cutting hair plus I’ve been watching videos for review. Didn’t have KZbin back in the day, so yes, I’m encouraging her to watch your videos.✌🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe thank you so much!!! Pre-teen is tough!!! I hope this helps her!

[@simplycurlyde]

Hello Courtney! 🤗 I totally 💯% agree with everything you've said. I just wet plop just so that that I can take a break, because it is not a fast styling process for me, no matter how much I try to make it quick. 😆

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Exactly!!

[@trishweber6321]

I just stared hover diffusing first! Made a huge difference in my drying time.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yay! Good!

[@DaraS84]

I am still working on the right way to protect my hair at night and have it looking ok come morning. A straight pineapple just falls out and my hair is flat when I wake up 😂 I did get a BamBonn thanks to your suggestion, and it kinda works! My hair sticks out like Einstein's when I remove it but it settles after about a half hour. I can get some of the waves to come back although its still a bit of a process!

[@stephanie_truax]

Best curly girl there is - been following for about 3 years now ❤

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe!!! This is so Sweet!!! Thank you!

[@Nicole-vn7id]

I started watching your channel when I started my curly hair journey almost 6 years ago now. In the last 2 years I have changed to doing all these steps! it has it has changed my hair and curls so much! Your product guide is amazing!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!!!! I’m so glad you like the product guide!

[@susanlampard8826]

Fantastic washday! Not sure if it was the double shampoo hint or the gel amount hint, but thank you!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yay! Glad it helped!

[@dawnlouiseh]

QqQ. Courtney how can I protect my curls at night without putting it up. I can't tie my hair up because of constant headaches etc and putting it up even loosely makes the pain worse. I'd love to know thanks. I'm loving your videos and finding them really useful x

[@margielovell3076]

Courtney, do you have a video of refreshing curls on day 1. I am new to this curly hair thing and it is more wavy. I have learned from your videos, but my is too short to put in pineapple overnight - so what do I do to avoid these steps EVERY morning??? Help Please

[@paula9604]

Great and helpful video. I never realized how much natural curl I had until I started watching your videos and using the products you recommend, especially Curlsmith. You are awesome and I love your t-shirt.😊

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Happy to help!

[@crystalferris8425]

You are such a blessing Courtney! Thank you for all you do! The only good thing to come from Covid is that I found your channel and started my journey from fried hair from straightening every day to my now long healthy curly hair. I recently started micro plopping too and have much more control of the way my hair lays. PS Love your shirt!!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe thank you so much!

[@15wendyxo]

Can you do a video on your favorite deep conditioners??? Great video as always ❤❤❤

[@jenmoore2915]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE using my teaspoon for my gel! It is the perfect amount every time!

[@rebekahmcintosh2642]

Hi Courtney but where do you purchase the cute shirts that you wear in the videos???

[@lifewithlossalazar5105]

Love your shirt🥰 and your videos❤. God bless you🙏🏼

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! You too!

[@chandragray8186]

I hover diffuse before pixie diffusing. Makes for better less frizzy curled for me.

[@chandragray8186]

I definitely need a bonnet, my scalp is to sensitive to pineapple all the time. I will when I need to, but the bonnet is better.

[@berlyn0409]

Thank you for the help! I finally figured out my hair after years of thinking I just had bad frizzy hair😳

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yay! I love this so much! Glad to hear it!

[@jillelizabeth1737]

Thanks for the oil advice. I live in the tropics so any assistance with frizz is appreciated. 😊

[@lynnnelson4519]

Love your shirt. Thanks for the tips. I’ve just started going curly at 68 years old…lol

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! And glad this helped! I love that you are starting on this journey! I have quite a few video's for just starting out!

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

Number two is a must as I can't finger detangle. My hair is too coarse and thick. I detangle with conditioner in it with a detangling brush.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

The conditioner helps so much!

[@flowersafeheart]

Learning a lot from you!

[@boardergirl5172]

I'm currently a cosmetology student, and one thing I've learned about the main cause of an oily scalp is the overproduction of sebum (aka oil). The reason this happens is because your scalp is actually very dry, and your body is trying to compensate, but it actually overcompensates. If you apply conditioner from scalp to ends, your scalp won't overproduce sebum, and you'll find that your roots don't get greasy as quickly. It's amazing how so many people (including myself) believe the myth that if you have an oily/greasy scalp, you should only apply condition from miss to ends. I would get a greasy scalp literally a day or 2 after washing my hair, so I would wash my hair almost every day. Once I started conditioning from roots to ends, my hair would look great for days! I can go 4-5 days now before my scalp starts to look greasy.

[@sullyduke]

Thanks for your Videos Courtney, they have helped me immensely on my relatively new curly hair journey. Question, what is your current haircut? It looks one length? Because my hair is 2a, 2b and very fine, one length and a touch longer than yours, when its one length it makes it look much thicker.

[@kdwerner]

Thank you for all these reminders! Your hair is looking beautiful!!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you so much!

[@heatherzest]

Thank you for doing all of this trial and error for me! I've been following you for nearly your entire journey - 4 years! I'm so thankful for your content and where your heart is.❤

[@MamaNomi4]

This was a great video Courtney! I agreed with all your points but especially getting a cut! I also noticed getting your hair shaped makes a huge difference too. It gives a chance for every hair on your head to curl.😊

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yay! Thank you!

[@juliekulm2982]

I love the blooper at the end when you didn’t cut out the pool game analogy 😂. Great info as usual!

[@jeffreyhoushour1532]

This was super helpful, Courtney! Thank you!

[@bluefroggy99]

Hi Courtney! I absolutely love your videos and the information you share. I’m getting ready to buy new shampoo and conditioner and your videos are helping me make a decision, which I haven’t finalized yet…lol ☺️🥰

[@kellybear3]

You're having a really good hair day in this video! 🤩

[@Neecee615]

I think another reason squish the condish method doesn't leave us greasy is because after following Hyrams skin care page I learned that oil dissolves oil. That's why cowashs work too.

[@xeniamey615]

I just rediscovered you 😊 The order when it comes to foams and mousses always confuses me. The mousse comes after the gel???

[@katgirlblue]

I use the same Curlsmith Shine Oil but it's too heavy for me. I have low porosity hair, and I use very little.

[@cleocatra9324]

Hi Courtney! Love your tips and channel and your personality. Aside from that I plan to grow out my pixie this year and see what my S waves do with no color or heat damage. I also thank you for sharing your testimony with us😊.

[@kristahouston4743]

1. Yes, I love hover diffusing! Totally a game changer! 2. Problem/ question: I'm noticing my hair is feeling like heavy wet straw after washing. It's fine once I condition, but what am I doing wrong or what do I need?? Thanks! 👍🏻

[@IdislikeTechnology]

The shampoo may be too harsh. Sounds okay b/c the conditioner takes care of the issue, but if you're worried, id suggest switching to a hydrating shampoo like Loreal's Everpure/Evercare line, or the SheaMoisture brand shampoo (their coconut one is nice). These lines have less drying ingredients than normal hair shampoos, and will help seal in moisture after time, even though it's shampoo :^) yes they are more pricey than their other drugstore counter-rivals, but they ARE worth it, trust me. I switched down to Aussie after inflation and my straight medium thick hair is waaay drier pre-conditioner 😢😂 The Loreal Everpure/Evercare line is the only one i KNOW helps repair dryness shampoo-wise 100 percent. The most reliable one is the red -capped "moisure" duo of shampoo&conditioner; second the gold-capped EverCreme "deep nourish" duo. The Orange capped "frizz defy" works too. Last but not least the Blue "repair and defend" one (ive only used that one once, but it still does the trick). Red one is suuuuper hydrating though :) ^they are the ones in bottles, they look different than the "normal" product Loreal line. They say "Ever" on them; the second word changes at times but is EverPure or EverCare most i think :) they are sulfate free, which helps with healing dryness by sealing in moisture.

[@emilytoscano721]

What products are you using on this video? Please share 🌸💖

[@kerstinfinger8549]

the more gel i use the smaller / thinner my curl clumps get and i end up with spaghetti waves. if i use less the clumps are bigger but hold only 1 to 2 hours. Any recomondations?

[@southernsniders]

Based on another video… add a lot more water to soak your hair before adding the gel? I was having this problem and keeping the hair dripping wet, adding gel, scrunching and then wet plopping for a few minutes (keep dripping wet and plop in a shower cap) made a huge difference. Then the micro plopping and diffusing as she suggests.

[@brigittetodd9209]

Any ideas on how to protect my short hair at night while wearing a cpap machine?

[@angelawhetham562]

I also use a cpap and have found that sleeping with a silk or satin bonnet protects my hair from the elastic straps.

[@hopesmith3741]

Love your channel ❤ How do you deal with cowlicks? How frequently do you use a clarifying shampoo? 🤔

[@nancysalerno2206]

What’s a good gel for curly hair?

[@janabeckman545]

I am definitely trying the hover diffuse. I bought a brush today to distribute conditioner in my hair. I already double cleansed and micro plopped. Before diffusing, should a heat protectant be sprayed on the hair?

[@DeDeCruse-jw1cy]

I love it. I think I'm going to do it to my hair tonight

[@ladystrange4769]

But I can’t get the outer layer from my crown to not be frizzy n dry- idk what else to try 😢

[@rocksarah1981]

Love your videos!! They have helped me in my wavy-curly journey. Thank you for all you do for us wavy-curly girls! ❤

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

You are so welcome!

[@sherritheherdkeeper7154]

Love your tees. Where do you get them?

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you! This shows them and where I get them! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYOsi5eJj8lqrqs

[@SusieQ-uw7jv]

I dont do the pineapple method at night but I wear a silk bonnet - is that okay? I have a silk pillow case but I wear the bonnet too.

[@connierenfro9726]

So if I hover diffuse, how do I dry my roots first (as you suggested)?

[@bcgrote]

#7 - it's been 24 hours since my wash and microplop and diffuse to 90%. I still have damp areas. 😢 I'm afraid of heat damage from spending an extra half hour to totally dry my hair...

[@RacquelMariePerez]

I’ve been following you forever. My curls are getting better and better. How do u suggest sleeping with hair that you want to leave in the cast overnight?

[@nueroptera]

I just use my regular method of pineapple bun and bonnet.

[@flowersafeheart]

Awesome channel! 💚

[@lauriebrunk5446]

So do we use gel first then mousse? Ive moussed first coz it has leave in conditioner...help!

[@shealawhorn7297]

I'm so glad I watched this! I've been hover diffusing some but was mostly pixie diffusing and couldn't get a cast. I'll try hover diffusing. Do you suggest pixie diffusing to break up the cast some? I've been using Eva NYC Mane Magic Primer to scrunch out the cast but found out it has silicones. Should I stop using this?

[@Fawn218]

Great info

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!!!

[@AMI-mj5wp]

I have been following your channel and LOVE your help!! Thank you for your glorious wavy hair advice!! I am SUPER confused about my hair. I'm in transition! My roots dry super fast but it takes over 30 mins to dry rest of hair strands. I'm a mama and Master's student.... nobody got time for that! Then my hair color is usually dark red naturally but it looks brown sometimes with curly hair method. Help, please!! 💜

[@AlisonKjeldgaard]

I tried pineappling for soooo long, and I always get a massive dent in my hair 😢 I've tried looser ponytails with a bobble and scrunchie, but I still get a dent, and my curls get stretched out. Any advice?

[@sandyklingenstein1856]

I have a similar issue with pineappleing my hair, the sides stretch out, there is more volume but I have to praying hands over it to bring back the waves and that takes out the volume 😕so now I just sleep on the silk pillowcase. In a few weeks it will change and do something else 😅

[@tessltaekook8501]

Yes, pinapple only works for very long hair, down to the waist or longer, and for those with very loose waves and almost straight hair. Curly hair will get ugly dents no matter what material you use...

[@monicamccravey457]

Fearful and wonderfully made....got my Bible loving attention.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

🥰

[@archiebelitsky3368]

Hi! I’m joining all the comments about your channel changing my wavy hair journey ❤️ I’d like to ask - doesn’t pixie diffusing give tighter curls to you than hover diffusing? I like to start and form my cast with pixie diffusing specifically because of that. Then I can hover diffuse a little

[@archiebelitsky3368]

Tried it and loved the results !

[@mistiebennett7028]

i have to pull my hairback all the time especially during the hot texas months so i feel you

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

My Dad notices when I’m in a mood. He always notices and asks “What’s got your hair in a knot?” Right from when I was a little girl. He has curly hair too but has always smoothed it down. He has had a boar bristle paddle brush all his life. They last for decades. If you want smooth hair, recommend. I do a double wash. My first wash is with SVR Topialyse shower gel with oil and niacinamide. It’s a great all over face and bodywash and it’s wonderful for a sensitive or itchy scalp.

[@bluefroggy99]

This was a great video. I need to work on my bedtime protection. My hairs a little too short to pineapple. I need a good pillow case.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

You got this!

[@laurieboyd8725]

Hey Courtney. Great video! I’ve often wondered about sleeping in the “ crunch”. Should my crunchy hair still be put in a pineapple? Maybe one of those silk caps would be better. My hair is currently a couple inches longer than yours & all one length. Sort of a long bob shorter in back than the front. ❤

[@tessltaekook8501]

Mine is the same length as yours, and the pineapple don't work on short hair like ours. The hair in the back will all be streched out, and the rest curly. Horrible. You'll just end up having to wett the hair again in the morning and start all over... Long hair like down to the waist could benefit from the pinapple though. But the easiest thing to do is just to lift the hair on the crown area upwards when you lie down so it won't get smushed in the back. Otherwise it might end up like a birds nest in the back of your head... but I always have to wet parts or all of my hair every morning anyway with a spray bottle because my hair loves water and makes the prettiest ringlets then. Even more in moist or rainy/snowy weather (my country in Scandinavia has a lot of rain and snow). And the cute frizz it gets only shows that it's real. Straight hair that is curled with hot tools don't frizz like that. All the little hairs around my face curl up and the rest falls in beautiful ringlets like in a fairytale. I'm trying to grow it out but it takes time. Those rainy days are the days people stare the most, especially guys, some women give the stink eye out of jealousy and some try to see if it's fake or real. Some people even come up to me and say I'll ruin my beautiful curls if I stay out in the rain like that when I wait for the bus or something, they think it's fake... I have to explain it everytime... most people here seem to believe there's only two types of hair, straight or affro... But it's hard work having curly hair...

[@tecumseha]

The Innate Life Rose Oil is also a really good hair oil!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

You are so right!

[@debbiesc.5957]

Wearing a bonnet I think has been breaking my hair off at hairline. I am wearing it moore loosely to see if it makes a difference.

[@heyblindmouse]

Amazing tips, thank you! 🥰

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

You're so welcome!

[@saharovki]

How can I pineapple my short hair up ?

[@tessltaekook8501]

Don't. Half will be straight, other half curly. The back will be streched out. It only works on long hair

[@maureenarrigo7056]

OMG you are gorgeous

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe, thank you!

[@siennafoley3652]

Does diffusing damage your hair??

[@tessltaekook8501]

If using strong heat it does. Low heat or cold doesn't

[@JuniperusAshei]

Stressing less👍💃

[@elarya6047]

Question: If i sleep with a pineapple ponytail my scalp hurts Like crazy! I can't stand that. What should i do? What is the reason for this pain? Does anyone know? If i am wearing the ponytail so loose it wont Hurt me, i loose it 20 Minuten later in bed 😅 and half of my Hair isnt even in it😅 I am sorry for my Bad english.

[@ktm9292]

I can't speak to why your scalp hurts, you may just be very sensitive. As for options, have you tried using a hair clip instead of a ponytail. I use a clip to kind of just hold my hair in the pineapple style on top of my head and then put it in a satin bonnet.

[@elarya6047]

@@ktm9292 thank you. I will try that!

[@liztucker429]

The hover drying is in direct opposite of what they say on the Love Your Curls video I've been following...

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

It may be worth trying!