The Best Products for Wavy & Curly Hair in 2024

[@MichelleManuel]

Gimme a bit. Im out. Ill go back home and reply to all the comments. ❤❤❤❤

[@Parvati416]

Anyone else finds michelle's voice very relaxing, i feel so calm while watching her videos that sometimes i forget about what she's saying which is funny cause she's always making very good points 🙈🙈

[@MichelleManuel]

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[@preeti9710]

I keep going through your videos like a refresher course. Brilliant content.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@preeti9710 appreciate your swet comment. Made me smile! ❤️🌷

[@nafishasharif6451]

Happy new year Michelle.. ❤ Its really cool to see this much product option for curly hair.. When i started CGM the options are limited.. Glad to see the variety of product available now.. ❣️

[@MichelleManuel]

@@nafishasharif6451 yes yes so many new launches, it's hard to keep up. Not complaining. It's a great thing! :)

[@RupkathaSanyal1122]

My opinion on the Arata hair cream is same as yours. What do you think ablout ashba gel Michelle? Don’t you like it? I am still experimenting on the gel part. Used Curl up gel which gives awesome shine but does not hold for longer. Where as the Arata gel or the Ashba gel dries up my hair a bit.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@RupkathaSanyal1122 I have the ashba line. I'm yet to try the gel. Can I answer your question in a short? I have some thoughts to share here. ❤️

[@RupkathaSanyal1122]

@ Sure thing and thank you so much ❤️

[@anu2601]

My curls have been fully curling since I subscribed to you! Loving the tips and the recommendations and I'm so happy to have fallen back in love with my curls.

[@MichelleManuel]

I'm so so so glad to hear this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Nemisha17]

Thank you for addressing this issue of how we need light weight products. As someone with fine, wavy, loose waves, low porosity and low to medium density hair - I have STRUGGLED to find lightweight products that don't over-moisturise my hair or build up with long term usage. I can barely count on one hand products that have worked for me in the Indian market. I absolutely love the sugarboo leave-in, the northwish shampoo and the manetain conditioner. Even the best life charcoal shampoo is so good! Ashba leave-in is now a tad heavy for my hair but I can't dispute how good it is. And Arata curly hair cream is the ONLY curl cream I can use. I totally attest to how light it is. Problem with arata cream is that the fragrance is super strong! I find that my whole bathroom smells of it. The fragrance lingers for several days. If the brand reduced the fragrance it would've been my ride or die product. If you ever get your hands on Giovanni direct weightless leave-in conditioner- its another lightweight leave-in that I love.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks for sharing. Now this is the second comment around the smell of the arata hair cream. Have they changed the formula or it is just me? Am I not being able to smell it? My tub smells so mild and soft.

[@Nemisha17]

@@MichelleManuel Its definitely very strong. I think you might have an old formulation? I purchased one few months back and while it gives me great results I can't bring myself to come to terms with the fragrance. The whole bathroom smells of it.

[@madhavideshpande2601]

Hi Michelle! I very recently disocvered your channel and not a day goes by where I dont watch a video of yours! I love the way you explain and I find myself hanging out to every word of yours. I'm more aware of what goes into my curly hair routine and I'm excited to experiment with different products to see which ones my hair likes the best. Thank you so much for your content! I tried out the Reequil Babassu conditioner and unfortunately it doesnt give me a good slip to wet detangle my hair. But no matter, onward and upward! 😊

[@MichelleManuel]

Oh no!!!! What are you saying???? Ok listen, try my no wet detangling routine. The one where I wash now and style later. I'm hoping this will be easier for you. Because if the requil conditioner isn't giving you slip, I don't know what will!!!! I hope this works!!!!! 🤞🤞 Also thank you for your very kind words! You made me feel very fulfilled. ❤️❤️

[@madhavideshpande2601]

@MichelleManuel will do that! Or maybe first I should add a little water to the requil conditioner and try that out?

[@pragyanpandit4758]

Kindly do products video for high porosity hair . Honestly ,its so hard to find products. I've spent so much on wrong products,that I just want to give up now. I request you,please do separate videos for each type of hairs. It will be very helpful. You videos are genuinely informative. I watch all your with full attention.

[@MichelleManuel]

I have an updated video on this topic. Here you go. You'll also find revisions in the pinned comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHrZapdnf5ylmtksi=nNokJjRK6P5naFqB

[@Gopigaaa]

Hi Michelle , i love your voice and tone! What's your thought on the homemade flax seed gel for hair and have you tried it??

[@fishscales28]

by the way just in case for people sensitive to fragrance, the arata curl cream is very heavily fragranced, to the point where I couldn't even bring myself to use it after like 3-4 wash days.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks for updating me. Did they change the fragrance? The one I have is super mild. Smells exactly like the old plum olive and macadamia range. I'll buy a new tub and check it out again.

[@RupkathaSanyal1122]

I don’t like the Curl up curl defining cream’s fragrance, gives me headache 😢

[@MichelleManuel]

@@RupkathaSanyal1122 thanks for sharing. I used to have trouble with it too. Especially the old formula.

[@ankitasharma3605]

OMG such an amazing video for all wavies and curlies. Thank you so much. Feels like buying all the stuff right now. But I won't and will purchase as and when required. But thank you so very much. Take care.

[@aashrithasinde6558]

hey Michelle, love your work here. my hair is very similar to yours and i think i overdid with protein like you did too. I am actively trying to reverse all the protein overload and am currently trying out a lot of different styling products. I am facing a difficulty in learning how to manipulate my hard hold gel. I would love any and every advice on how i can get used to them and use them more effectively.

[@MichelleManuel]

Sounds good. I can create some content around hard hold gels. Also for a bit, lay off the coconut and protein. It helped me. My definition was shit without protein, but at least my hair health improved.

[@aashrithasinde6558]

@@MichelleManuel i am using the northwish naturals hard hold gel currently. i assume that is fine. please tell if it is not. Thanks:D

[@pujas134]

Your first video of 2025 yay😍! Happy new year! I really really loved this video. 1) I just bought the hairlove bonnet diffuser. It arrived like 2 days ago. i think they have changed the drawstring. 2) tried the unbrush dupe to dry detangle. it worked nicely 3) have been using eco gel for a while now. but somedays the hold is really less, idk if i did apply too much the leave in conditioner. over conditioned hair is like constant 🤣 4) i was thinking about wet frizz. bec wet frizz ruined last wash day. i'm really interested in the wet brush you mentioned. 5) recently my scalp hurts around my hair parting even though i change my hair parting from time to time. is it because of winter? i don't even do any tight hairstyle. also i was wondering if is it bec i did clarify too frequently for a while like every 10 days or so. 6) really want to try curlup mask because it's light weight but it feels a bit pricey for a 6 months shelf life. bec i have to finish it in 6 months. currently using the just herbs one but it's heavy and slip isn't great (got it for 299rs) 7) the struggle to get definition is real🥲 8)that pillow cover thing is genius! 9) love the enliven mousse!

[@MichelleManuel]

I love long questions. When you take the time to make points, I'm even more keen and excited to write out a good response. My eyes are closing. I'm also going to answer point by point. Let me revert tomorrow? ❤️❤️

[@pujas134]

@MichelleManuel yes ❤️❤️👌

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey! 1. They changed the drawstring? Send me a pic plz.. 2. I'm glad the unbrush* dupe worked for you. 3. You have an over-moisturization problem so if you use too much curl cream or leave in under the gel, you won't get a cast. Best is to layer the gel with another hard hold product. Check your dms. I gave you this instruction while discussing the eco styler gel. 4. A boat bristle brush like the pink brush will be great for smoothing the hair over. Check it out. You'll be happy. 5. This can happen for 2 reason, your scalp is dry or your shampoo is drying your scalp out too much. It could also be because of malassezia. 7. Ive used the mask far beyond the expiry date. It didn't expire thank goodness. But I understand your concern. :( they should make it available in a 100ml size. 7. Yup, especially on moisture washdays. On those days I'm like a 2a on top and 3a at the bottom. Lol 8. Dude, the pillow-cover thing has totally enabled my lyadh instincts! Now I can lyadh khao without guilt. ☺️ 9. Yup. It used to be so drying on me back in the day. Now it's one of my rescue products heh.

[@pujas134]

@@MichelleManuel Aww I love that you answered in points too 🥰. Thank you for answering all of my questions ❤️❤️👌

[@akhilak623]

Hey Michelle, great content as always. Whole new product list for us. This video will act as a guide whenever I'm purchasing new product. Also i really how you address the recommendations you made in past videos. It's like we're watching the continuation. You're giving accurate explanation for why you didn't like a product before and why is it working for you now. It gives us clarity over confusion. Thank you for all the services ❤❤❤

[@MichelleManuel]

Hehe. Thank you. That's kinda how it is now, everything that was too light for me before is perfect for me now. 🤗🤗

[@akhilak623]

I get it. Learnt the lesson. I should also reconsider giving Second chance to few products. ​@@MichelleManuel

[@mahmudahoque5543]

need low porosity version of thisss

[@MichelleManuel]

Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2SUaaJ7bc2XjZYsi=6jP9AWRuWGP_1_uY

[@RupkathaSanyal1122]

Awesome video❤️❤️ . Got some new products to try and include in my regime. Thank you Michelle 😊

[@MichelleManuel]

@@RupkathaSanyal1122 how sweet. Thank you. I appreciate it ❤️❤️

[@mehendichakrabarty4146]

Hi Michelle, happy new year. 🎉😊 Waiting for best protein hair mask recommendations.

[@MichelleManuel]

Happy New Year! 🎉🎉 Gimme a bit I'm still working on it. ❤️

[@mehendichakrabarty4146]

Sure. ♥️

[@bhagyadev]

Waiting for hair masks recommend ations (protein and moisture)❤

[@MichelleManuel]

Yes yes, I haven't forgotten. Trying some new ones right now. I'll post a detailed video once I have some conclusive thoughts.

[@lamiyagarari7965]

Hello, I wanted your suggestion on how I can moisturize my hair. I have 2B waves with a low porosity hair type. Most leave in conditioners weigh my hair down and I don't like that. I am currently using moxie shampoo and conditioner with a heat protector by B blunt followed by a hair serum. Should I try using the Northwish leave-in conditioner? Or would loreal dream length cream work better for my hair?

[@MichelleManuel]

@@lamiyagarari7965 if leave in conditioners are too heavy for you, try a weightless gel or a mousse. I've given lots of weightless gel recommendations in my products for low porosity hair video. There are many options that you can try. I've also given out detailed information on how to form a line up. Watch the styling products section of the video. It will completely sort you out. Don't mind, I won't be able to cover everything in a comment reply. There's lots of information to cover here. ❤️❤️

[@fishscales28]

the second I saw moxie launch a heat protectant I was hoping you would eventually make a review of it since I use a hair dryer to dry hair after gel (bc diffuser expensive and I can't leave my hair wet for hours on end) so Im glad its included in this video

[@fishscales28]

although since I don't think I get heat damage from low speed hair dryer on warm temperature I probably won't need it

[@MichelleManuel]

@@fishscales28 true. Although for diffusing on high heat the ashba curling custard might be a better bet. A gel/custard fits into the wavy curly routine very conveniently.

[@mounikagangishetty8735]

HNY Michelle 😊 Very useful video as always 😍 . Currently, I am using curlsmith curl cream and umberto curl gel. But I am looking for moisture retain shampoo and conditioner for high porosity hair. Do you recommend any products in Usa?

[@MichelleManuel]

You can check out maui moisture, Shea moisture. They seem to have some heavy moisture lines.

[@kanthiniranjan]

Pls review Olaplex bonding oil no 6 Olaplex no 7. Are they helpful for dry and frizzy hair ?

[@MichelleManuel]

@@kanthiniranjan I won't be able to use them because of the silicones. It becomes too heavy for my hair. :( I was super interested in the olaplex bonding oil. I contemplated getting it for the longest time.

[@DrDebadritaSarkar]

Hey Michelle, Happy New Year ❤. Its your videos that made me take up my wavy hair journey from this year finally. I have mostly 2a, few 2b fine hair with less volume and weak root, that has never been coloured or heat-styled. I have purchased products for this- 1. Moxie shampoo ( along with LBP lavender shampoo and Tony&Guy men shampoo I am yet to finish) 2. LBP hair mask that I always use 3. Ashba serum gel 4. Satin pillow case Let me know if I have started on a right note. It is been just 1 wash day, that was good. (Thank god I live in Kolkata too! It's not that cold here) My struggle was to wet detangle and styling in wet hair as my hair shed so easily with just little tension😢 Also, as bengalis, we comb & braid our hair before bed. Craving it😅 But want to stick to this journey for at least 4 months to see the result to commit to it long term. Wish me luck 🫶🏽

[@MichelleManuel]

@@DrDebadritaSarkar I live in Kolkata too. See your product lineup sounds reasonable. For styling the ashba serum is very low fuss. The only thing you need to adjust to is the no combing. This will be hard in the beginning. It took me a while to get used to the feeling. After a day you can braid your hair. I do it too. It's totally fine. Switch to dry detangling on product free hair. It will probably work better for you. Watch some of my wavy routines with no wet detangling. You'll understand the steps. We all have to start somewhere. Once you use the products for a while you'll understand if you need more moisture or less moisture. This is going to be experience based. I can make educated guesses, but you will be the best judge. So wait for a few days and see how your hair does after. Does it feel dry and tangled up? Does it feel nice and moisturised or does it feel greasy and dirty? Then adjust the moisture levels by going heavier or lighter. This would be my best advice.

[@DrDebadritaSarkar]

@@MichelleManuel thank you for cheering up. Yes. That's why I chose that styling product. And I will follow your method of "wash now, style later" video. I think that method would be best-suited for me. I was little scared in my first wash day. So used products little by little. And results were good. It didn’t feel weighed down. But yeah,, I need to master the frizz smoothing down techniques.

[@lakshanyasathish8587]

Heyyy.. Great video✨✨.. Can u recommend products for high porosity, 2A wavy hair..

[@MichelleManuel]

@@lakshanyasathish8587 I did a video on products for high porosity hair. Check it out. You'll find all my high porosity favs. Also included updates in my pinned comment under the video. ❤️

[@SuperNova-61]

Can you recommend some level 4 leave in conditioner or creams. My hair loved the fix my curls hair butter but recently saw your video saying they reformulated the product and now it's a level 3😢.... my dry curls needs heavy moisturising

[@MichelleManuel]

@@SuperNova-61 I'll do a short and answer your question? I'll be able to explain better.

[@SuperNova-61]

@MichelleManuel yes absolutely ♡

[@Ruchibiswas2]

Hello! Can u also make a video on how to blowout curly hair? There are some videos on the agaro hair dryer and volumiser brush which gives a blowout effect on curly hair but not sure how it works or if it's genuine, so if possible can u review that product as I've learnt a lot from your videos when I stared my cg routine

[@MichelleManuel]

I am looking for some tools. The dyson is too expensive!!! Have you seen close up shots of the agaro brush after people are done blowing their hair out? So much hair gets stuck in the brush. I was considering buying it, but I almost had a panic attack. My hair is weak. I don't know if I should take a chance. Send me some links of interesting brushes. Now that I have the moxie spray my hands are itching to try something.

[@AMN320]

What does over moisturization look like?

[@MichelleManuel]

@@AMN320 I did a few shorts recently on this topic. I included some footage of my over-moisturized hair. I'll do another short if you're interested?

[@AMN320]

@MichelleManuel yes please that would be useful if you can elaborate on it. I know my hair is not right but not able to understand if it's over moisturized or not

[@shrutisarkar3703]

I'm prone to dandruff ,saboerrhoic dermatitis .....but recently not suffering from it ...but I have to sampoo my hair daily can I use curl up co wash???

[@MichelleManuel]

@@shrutisarkar3703 yes, the curl up co wash is a great regular product. I used it regularly during summer while swimming. I also used the super shampoo regularly while swimming. My scalp was very happy.

[@shrutisarkar3703]

@MichelleManuel ok then I'm going to purchase it now...bcz b2g1 sale is going right now... Plzz make a video on bonnets and diffusing bonnets and hair accessories plz

[@MichelleManuel]

@@shrutisarkar3703 ok done

[@irisinegypt]

Hey so i just wanted to know if i can use a curl cream and a gel for my hair. I currently use l'oreal leave in but they're not cruelty free and it makes my hair more frizzy and also the curl up mousse. I have fine (and low porosity) wavy hair (it does form some curls if i hand coil it). I saw your video on products for low porosity hair but I haven't tried any products yet so I just wanted to clarify this.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@irisinegypt I'm so glad that the cruelty free status means something to you. We need more people like you. For you I would say go light. Try a mousse first. If you need more moisture then add a leave in or curl cream.

[@shreshtharoychoudhury4136]

Is the moxie shampoo good for low porosity hair?

[@MichelleManuel]

@@shreshtharoychoudhury4136 it has coconut so if your hair has trouble with coconut, I would recommend avoiding it.

[@varshaupadhyay7349]

northwish shampoo is good for low porosity hair . this did not dry my hair after shampoo when i am rinsing tell .

[@MichelleManuel]

@@varshaupadhyay7349 it has coconut and protein. I won't recommend it to you. If you're looking for my best recommendations, check out my video on products for low porosity hair. ❤️

[@lakshanyasathish8587]

Can you review bare anatomy's products

[@MichelleManuel]

I saw a comment in my last video saying that it's not worth picking up so I decided against it..

[@aaruarora6571]

Hi! I've severely damaged (wavy?) hair after getting the botox treatment done twice and I'm suuuper new to taking care of my curly hair. Could you please suggest some products to me or refer to a video of yours that might help me? Also I've extremely bad hair fall and horrible frizz (a bushy mane if you may) and a considerable amount of dandruff 🥲

[@MichelleManuel]

@@aaruarora6571 for unusual hairfall, a doctor would be your best bet. You'll need to do some tests to get to the root cause and tackle it. For dandruff there are a few brands that have dandruff ranges, plum, requil, arata. Switch to one of the dandruff ranges. Once your dandruff is under control I'll ask you to check out my video on products for high porosity hair. You'll find the best products I've used for extremely damaged hair.

[@kunjkariya2496]

Promo code not working for Moxie products

[@MichelleManuel]

Clear cache and try. It will work. Also don't leave a space before or after the word MICHELLE

[@kunjkariya2496]

@MichelleManuel still not working

[@fishscales28]

I tried enliven mousse recently but felt it was drying like you mentioned in your cg mousses video, it made my ends very frizzy and reduced my curl definition in mousse gel mousse method, maybe its that I use lightweight leave in and a protein gel but idk. Im unsure what do with it now, maybe once my bleached highlights grow out it will work better for me. Also the cast was just too crunchy and hard to scrunch out. It made my 2b to 3a hair look like 1c or 2a to 2b

[@MichelleManuel]

Yup exactly. People who suffer with frequent over-moisturization will like the enliven mousse because again like hard hold products it cuts the moisture well. I used to hate when my hair was super damaged. I could only use it with a level 4 product (if push came to shove and I had to make it work somehow). Now I love it. It's perfect on me. ❤️

[@aniieo]

bought ashba leave in conditioner but i feel its too light for my hair. and the curl defining cream one from Curl Up feels too heavy on my hair. so could you please recommend me a protein based curl cream which would be perfect for my hair, not too light and not too heavy :(

[@MichelleManuel]

@@aniieo can I answer your question in a short? I have some detailed thoughts to share on this. ❤️❤️

[@priyashab2214]

Hi, I bought the Moxie shampoo last month and tried to use your affiliate code, but it wasn't working. I thought it had lapsed.

[@MichelleManuel]

It's working. I spoke to the brand about it. Don't leave a space after MICHELLE. If you have this problem again clear cache and try it. It will work.

[@pandugreypeach2159]

Love your hair...🤌🏻

[@jayashri8270]

Unfortunately, moxie cleansing shampoo doesnt work for my scalp. I expected some clarifying effect but it doesnt do anything at all. It does hv a very goodd fresh aquatix scent to it.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@jayashri8270 thanks for sharing your experience. When I use a generous amount of the moxie shampoo, it lathers like crazy and my scalp gets completely stripped and so it works like a clarifying shampoo for me. :)

[@shubhanshigarodia4393]

You look soooi pretty

[@MichelleManuel]

@@shubhanshigarodia4393 thank you my lovely! ❤️❤️