The Curly Girl Method for Wavy Hair - SHOULD YOU GO CURLY GIRL?

[@annapoaska3202]

"Creator of curly girl method is not a chemist" finnaly someone said this

[@errrkt]

right?

[@juliawilliams1304]

Wavy hair is so different I have 2b to 2c. Thanks for sharing, because there is not much for Wavies

[@angelag669]

Thank you for you honest evaluation of CGM. I have 2B in the back up to 3A in front. I have been modified CGM from the very beginning. You are correct that they are WAY to many rules. One size does not fit all so people should find what fits your hair. Even my hairdresser advised me that going for days and days without SHAMPOOING your hair was bad for your scalp. I do like to cowash once in a while but I make sure that I use an actual shampoo to cleanse my scalp and a sulfate every month to get rid of buildup. I think a lot of people want it to be all or nothing with the CGM and it doesn't have to be. Hair should be fun and not a chore. As always, great job!

[@peachtea1890]

Please do an updated wash day routine video 😁❤

[@WhenYoureAlexa]

One reason CGM was so hard for me is because my hair was already healthy when I started. I hadn't used excessive heat, dying, sulfates or silicones, or really anything bad before I switched to CGM. The issues that led me to CGM was tangling, which people said can be a result of having wavy hair that's acting straight. So I got on CGM and nothing fixed it. I knew I had wavy hair (wavy when wet) and I could sustain waves without product for a little. But I still need to detangle throughout the day, which ultimately ruins my waves. I only finger comb, but to go without detangling throughout the day would be detrimental. I've done it -- it's a bird's nest behind my neck if I try to wait until wash day to detangle. When looking it up and asking people on reddit.. the only thing I ever find is get a hair cut, add moisture, or that's just life for some people with fine hair. Well, I've done the first two and now I'm at a loss. The only time I don't get tangles is directly after a haircut with professional heat styling using a blow dryer. I'm at a loss and while I continue the few CGM methods I use, I don't know where else to look.

[@someoneswig1263]

I kinda have the same problem except i don't brush it I leave it till next wash . Even when i put lots of conditioner on it is bound to tangle. I don't know what they mean when say add moisture? Like deep conditioner?

[@dannyjay8808]

Maybe try using a detangling styler I your hair as a leave In , I know Shea moisture has one that might be helpful for your hair

[@dannyjay8808]

Also when you go to wash it maybe try an oil treatment as a pre poo to help the tangles ease a bit

[@jessiedan4410]

I know I’m late butttt search on KZbin taylor laois wavy hair routine her routine is not curly girl approved but is very good I really suggest you go check out the video

[@maiyavvv2867]

Your videos help me a lot 💜 I have 2b,2c, and 3a hair but, I stopped taking care of it and it basically lost all of its wave/curl. At this point it is straight and very dead. Thank you for helping with my transition !!

[@javiercastillo5261]

Wavy hair dude here,ignore my pic it’s from years ago. Just gotta say your videos have helped me more than other Chanel’s. Looking forward to more wavy vids in the future.

[@Alexa-gw5pm]

I agree. Cowashing is no good for my fine wavy hair. Too heavy. I have had better success getting more definition using curly shampoo with sulphate, etc than going full CGM with products.

[@nicolemooney3816]

What shampoo do you use?

[@snowggirl]

What products work for you?

[@someoneswig1263]

What curly shampoo?

[@ramennoodlestalker2853]

I mean you can use low poo or no poo shampoo

[@marisadaniela6]

I recently did my own modified method and my 2b hair looked better than it has all year. Agree with everything said here 100 percent

[@jenny3652]

I've been tried detangling my hair before I get in the shower for a few weeks now like you suggested in one of your videos, and oh my god, has it made such a difference with my hair! My waves have lovely definition. Thank you so, so much!!!!!

[@nancycompier]

I agree with you 100%. I’ve learned a lot about taming frizz and defining my waves with the CGM, but every time I’ve tried to go full CGM my hair has ended up greasy with lots of build up and I ultimately lose definition. I need a sulfate in my life every once in a while!

[@rheam3920]

The one thing that bothers me the most in curly girl method is not brushing hair in between washes. I wash my hair 3-4 times a week, especially in summer. Theres a lot of dust and pollution and i just cannot go without brushing it for so many days.

[@snowggirl]

Excellent video for wavies. 2a will never be 3b. That’s reality. Thanks for this video. Subscribed

[@MsLinoi]

I figured out that my hair is wavy last year so I started to follow the curly girl method (well sort of) to be honest at the beginning I thought I had straight hair that was just damaged and frizzy, so I started using products that were more natural and then at some point I realized that I might have wavy hair (I actually have 2a-2b hair) Just like you I never completely followed the CGM, for example I like to dry brush my hair before I wash it using my tangle teezer. I also use sulfate free shampoo about twice a week and I only occasionally Cowash. And as I am a student and on a budged, I do not use fancy hair products most of the stuff I'm using is CG approved, but its often not specifically made for curly or wavy hair. And I make my own flaxseed/xantan gum hair gel.

[@SnapKrakenPop]

I’ve never done strict curly girl but I’ve applied some of the techniques to my routine and it’s really helped me break bad habits I picked up from my mom who doesn’t have the same texture as me (I’m 2c-3a loose curls from my dad’s stronger genetics, she has 2b/2c waves shes straightened every day for 30 years lol) It’s really really changed my hair health and confidence/perception around my curls and I’m so happy with it, I no longer feel the need to align myself with western beauty standards to feel good about myself

[@SnapKrakenPop]

Also your videos I find are much more informative and while we don’t have the exact same hair texture I find I can use the same or similar methods and products! You’re very wise and level headed, a rare gem on KZbin, very refreshing to watch

[@SuhannaDeSilva]

Thank you so much for this comment 😩❤️

[@Lillith_Luna]

I just found you. I am glad I did. I have been back and forth on the curly girl method for over a year. My hair is wavy. I agree with everything you said. I can’t cowash, I love dry brushing my hair. My hair has never been particularly dry, if anything it’s too soft. Lol. It seems my texture is more like yours than any other I’ve seen on here.

[@lorabetht9206]

My scalp went CRAZY when I was only co washing (and I think plopping was allowing the styling products to gather on my scalp)... my hair was falling out!

[@chelleavila5962]

I'm a wavy close to yours, i did the same trying to be a curly girl, then I had so many scalp issues, I also have a fragrance allergy so that is a huge problem also, I just love your videos

[@dreesexton4269]

Using "self-modified" CGM to train my waves. Already getting great results. Thanks for helping me understand I was on the right path for me!❤

[@roxemary]

I learnt a lot from the cgm, specially finalizing techniques. However, I found it very restrictive

[@ginevra4212]

This video is the best, you said everything I was thinking but that I couldn't give them an explanation! Thank you ❤️ I'm here since 900 subs 😍😍

[@eimearkennedy2375]

Another helpful video thanks Suhanna 💕🙏

[@yulianal3666]

I love the CGM but I have to use some heat because I don’t want to go outside with wet hair in the Canadian winter😂 I also do want to experiment with some colour in my hair ( my hairstylist is a curly hair specialist).

[@mclaire899]

The voice of reason👍 Thank you🌸

[@Yitzlit]

Just came across your KZbin videos and they’re so helpful! Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@lisacostigan1337]

Preach Curl Sista🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 didn’t you have video similar to this recently??? Do what works for your hair🥰🥰🥰🥰 see you in the new year💞💞💞💞

[@pasmetha]

I like my wavy hair, but I just can't get with not brushing it. It kills me to sleep and wake up with tangles. And I'm not down to wet it just to refresh it. I also feel like not brushing it makes my roots oilier. When I brush it, the oil travels down the hair shaft, so my hair can last for a week. Brushing it also adds some volume at the top of my head so my hair isn't flat. So many issues, but I'm so addicted to seeing those curls form! Not sure what to do :(

[@nikkkiddd]

Same!

[@errrkt]

It's not necessary for us curlies either.

[@michellemohammed195]

PERFECT ADVICE!

[@auroracharming5531]

My scalp needs sulphates, the cgm made my wavy hair defined but greasy looking, not using shampoo made my hair fall out and my scalp itchy, I've learned to accept fizz 😁

[@roxemary]

Have you tried a sulfate free shampoo? It takes a bit longer to wash (a lot of scrubbing) , but I find alternating sulfate and sulfate free shampoo makes my scalp less itchy

[@auroracharming5531]

@@roxemary hi yes I've tried so many spent a fortune but I'm more likely to have an allergic reaction to sulphate free shampoos, I think the idea of them is better than reality.

[@megaanny1]

I use a sulfate shampoo every 2 or 3 months (more in the beginning) . Between I use co wash and sulfate free. I also got a shampoo head massager thingy. I thought co wash didnt work for me, until I started using that brush

[@roxemary]

@@megaanny1 I don't have a brush like that, but I spend a lot of time making sure my fingers scrub every inch of scalp!

[@roxemary]

@@auroracharming5531 have you noticed a common ingredient among them? Be careful! I think the thing with sulfate free is how to use it, some people just don't get along and others take a long time to adjust (and that's totally normal - I made sure to read about it for months before shifting)

[@kiddy2006abbie]

This video was super helpful thank you sooooooooooooo much!!!

[@galibobali]

Could you elaborate on what steps are unnecessary if you have wavy hair? What parts of the method do you think wavies should leave out of their routines? I currently have issues with lack of definition and weighed down hair, and I'm not sure how I should modify my current routine. As of right now, I shampoo and condition twice a week (sulfate and silicone free), then while my hair is still wet I apply a leave in conditioner, a curl enhancing cream, then a lightweight gel. I scrunch out the excess water with a t-shirt and let it air dry. I will occasionally clarify my hair with a sulfate shampoo to remove product buildup that my normal shampoo doesn't.

[@SuhannaDeSilva]

All you need to do is shampoo, condition and apply gel. Leave in and curl cream isn’t completely necessary and can weigh your hair down. Also make sure you’re clarifying your scalp regularly.

[@franceskeller4536]

Absolutely love some of the people I’ve met through this natural and curly hair community. But I have also met a lot of A-holes who make your hair that is not on their head, their business 🙄

[@AlexandraA102]

Same I hated my natural hair it looked so dry and frizzy the cgm has helped so much and I just started

[@alekyangel]

I really really love your lip color.. what is it?

[@Ohude]

Thank you so much for this video! I have 2a 2b hair and when i go for CGM my hair Fell heavily

[@roxemary]

You lost hair?

[@Ohude]

roxemary when i was on cgm ? A LOT

[@roxemary]

@@Ohude some people feel they lose a lot of hair because they only brush once or twice a week (wash days) and all the hair that fell in the meanwhile is still being hold by the curls instead of being brushed away, but, I'm the end, it's the same amount of hair fall

[@Ohude]

roxemary no not the same at all

[@roxemary]

@@Ohude oh my! I hope your scalp has recovered

[@arwawaso8626]

What’s the curly girl method

[@catastrophe3205]

I'm just trying to get an answer: I've been on transition and already did a BIG chop, but everyone says brushing your hair with your hair dry is bad but when I tried to do it wet, it actually frizzes up my hair, when I do it dry it actually doesn't damage my hair so idk what to think :( My hair is 2c

[@SuhannaDeSilva]

If your hair isn’t dense and is fine to medium in texture you could probably get away with using a brush made for curly hair to gently dry detangle

[@catastrophe3205]

@@SuhannaDeSilva thanks!!

[@errrkt]

You might try brushing wet with your conditioner applied.

[@catastrophe3205]

@@errrkt ill try the next wash day and tell you if it worked

[@hailey7368]

I'm only about a month into the method and I'm starting to question if it's for me :/ I have 2b/2c hair and I feel like even if I go light on on products, my hair still looks oily/greasy near the roots, even when I give it a good wash with sulfate free shampoo. It's like I didn't even wash it! And mind you, this was also after I did the final wash and it still looked bad. Overall I'm not 100% happy... Just wondering if I should stick with it or go back to styling my hair before...

[@emschlef]

It took me a full 6 months for my 2B/C to transition so don't give up just yet! I love my waves now. :)

[@tamarpolivka6733]

I agree. My experience was the same as yours. Stick with it a few more months and I think it will get better.

[@hailey7368]

Thanks for the responses, I'll try to stick with it 😥

[@maiyavvv2867]

I can’t stress how important it is to have patience!! I stopped doing the method and I hate my hair now cuz it won’t even wave let alone curl. The girly curl method is eh on me, I don’t really stick to it. Just keep up a routine and listen to your hair. Transitioning is the hardest stage but, the outcome is great !! I’m rooting for u !!

[@clarasuedi]

I know many wavies who follow tutorials of girls with 3b/3c hair and and they put 5 different creams and gels in their hair which only weighs their hair down.

[@amirahfarah6310]

My hair always looks nice the day after it’s been washed. For me, I have the same type of hair as you and I wash it every other day. Also the same as you- I don’t brush my hair in between washes. I’ve got a big problem of not knowing how to sleep with my hair?? It gets tangled very very easily and looks so bad I just don’t know what to do.. advice?

[@t.g.5058]

GRAMMY FLEXIN’ Tie your hair up at night with a satin scrunchie and sleep with a satin pillow case, or wrap your head with a satin scarf, or bonnet. Either one of these things will help to reduce frizz and tangles because they reduce friction when your hair rubs against your pillow, and tying your hair up will keep it from being all over the place which also leads to tangles. Hope this helps.

[@amirahfarah6310]

T. G. Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@sarahk2204]

I’ve tried refreshing my hair before using water, leave in conditioner and argan oil and my hair just got really frizzy, puffy and smelly, not sure if what I did is right but can u do a vid on it x

[@SuhannaDeSilva]

I have a few refresh videos up already!

[@Alexa-gw5pm]

Oils make my hair frizzy

[@roxemary]

For refreshing I use only leave in conditioner (Garnier hydra bomb) and, of needed, a styler. Water makes me a frizz ball and I only use oil at night

[@charlenehuberts8589]

Thankyou ♥

[@MissSarahVee7485]

I loooove this message!!! You said everything I've ever thought about wavy hair and the cgm and rules!!! 🙌🏼👏🏼 - Instagram.com/wavygirlsarah

[@SuhannaDeSilva]

OH HEY SARAH 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@clarasuedi]

There aren't many videos about wavies. I only see really curly and straight haired girls on youtube, it's very annoying.