This is Why You Feel Like Quitting The Curly Girl Method

In this video I explain why you feel frustrated with your wavy & curly hair journey. We go over why your hair doesn't look good when you first start the curly girl method. Why you're getting frustrated. I also share a map road for sucess on the curly girl method.
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[@riyadarnal]

My biggest obstacle in the journey of cgm is controlling the urge to straighten my hair permanently since for me my styling routine didn’t last me for 2 days as well . It’s been about 2 - 3 months onto my cgm .

[@MichelleManuel]

Focus on curl training. Watch my post washday hair care playlist.

[@MichelleManuel]

The urge to straighten will go slowly. Only once your hair starts looking nice. I remember wanting to straighten when i first started. The first few months were difficult. It gets much better. You'll put in so much effort into taking care of your hair. The thought of burning it with heat will feel like torture. Just you wait

[@ruchimuraleedharan6147]

Mine doesn't last a day😓

[@neviditarai8488]

Even mine doesnt last for a day,after the 1st wash n after following thw Cgm i get the curls bir somehow the next day its gone!its so frustrating!

[@joanna6939]

Needed this🌻💕

[@nidhiajayarya716]

I am a beginner and this video was very helpful for me.thank you so much....

[@angelicapinto674]

As usual I can say, very informative, much needed 💖

[@sanjananandi4802]

Hello. I’m a beginner to the routine and watching your videos made me feel super motivated and confident to keep at it. I probably am one of those who feel the routine wasn’t working out for me, but this video definitely cleared ALOT of the doubts. Thank you for making such easy to understand and detailed videos.

[@diptiraghute2057]

Hello Michelle😍Hope.you are doing great.I really enjoyed your videos it is much informative and help me in.my cgm routine.thank u being consistent part of my cgm routine.Love u😘

[@artivengurlecar31]

Hi started cgm journey last week. Been binge watching your videos to learn it all. Thanks a ton!

[@samridhi._11]

Thanks for the reality check ❤

[@amruta605]

Thank you so much 🧡Very useful video.

[@daisysyiem9712]

Hello Michelle,congrats for reaching 30k❤️!!i am so happy knowing your channel is reaching a lot of people😊..although I love taking care of my hair it can be a little frustrating at times due to the amount of effort that it takes but the results makes everything worth it..I never thought I'd ever want to wear my hair curly because I always thought my hair was unmanageable,unruly, a lot frizzy and so on but you are one of the few people who made me realize curly hair isn't always just that it can be beautiful and it has a lot of benefits too(example we can wear our natural hair to any occasion,and we don't have to brush our hair once it dries😂)..thank you for being a huge inspiration in my CGM journey and I wish you all the success in life❤️

[@snehashukla3496]

Hey started my CGM journey. Learning a lot from your videos. This video was really helpful and inspiring. Thank you 👍🏻

[@meghana4599]

Much needed💖 Wanted to start CGM.Been watching a lot of videos and figuring the right method🤧

[@abhismitasamanta5172]

Thank you Michelle for making this video ❤️. I recently got to know that I am blessed with textured hair and I am about to start my CGM journey. And as a beginner this video was really helpful.... Thank you again ❤️

[@thirisha8407]

Heyy Michelle!❤️ I am so grateful I found this video!❤️This video was soo informative!✨️ It's been a year since I'm into CGM! Since then I had trouble drying my hair...I have Sinus issues and my high to medium porosity hair takes much time to dry...As I didn't want to spend on a diffuser..I would dry my hair with the help of a table fan while sitting at a distance but it would mess up my hair and the styling..All the struggle I took to style would go in vain...I would end up having lots and lots of frizz..To cut down the drying time I have also tried using mousse to my hair but wasn't satisfied as the time for drying remained a slight less but my hair was soo dry because of the mousse! And my second biggest struggle was affording products while being a student but to the rescue, your videos have helped alott! I can completely rely on your recommendations as it would surely be budget friendly which I love so much about you because as a student I can readily afford! All the products I have purchased till now would have either been reviewed or recommended by you! I appreciate you being a savior!❤️

[@thatsswhatssupp]

Hi Michelle. When I first found out about cgm, I couldn't get enough of it. I began following certain techniques of cgm at the beginning of this year. So glad to have stumbled upon your content. The struggle that I've faced and continue to face is maintaining of definition till the next wash day. Nevertheless, such tips and tricks are of great help. I would love to see a video where you show how you maintain your hair through out the week.

[@sanchitaroy6379]

This was a much needed video..

[@aishwaryaiyer7605]

Just started my CGM journey. The only video i watched was yours and it felt simpler to walk on. My biggest struggle after 2 washes are frizz and understanding when i might need refreshment. Would definitely continue my CG journey knowing you probably would have answers to all my troubles in your videos.

[@poojasingh-wr3wb]

I have watched all your videos and always confused about porosity finally after watching this video I can start my cgm journey with any product .....thanks a lot for sharing this information🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@suswarahchittoory3568]

Love love your videos.

[@aditimishra4943]

Hi Michelle! I’ve been following CGM for more than two years now and started getting results only after a year long transition phase cause my hair was FRIED lol. My biggest issue w CGM is that I hate refreshing cause I don’t like having wet hair everyday but I am trying to get better at quick refresh by learning from your videos. Thank you for them and the giveaway!!

[@jayalekshmi3652]

I am a beginner, and seeing your recommendation I have ordered the arata hair gel. Your recommendation seemed so genuine and i subscribed instantaneously.... Now I was watching quite a few of your videos... And thank you so much for explaining so clearly

[@ishaanatiwari]

Hey ! I am so grateful to have found you nd ur beautiful channel. I have always known that my hair are supposed to be wavy. But never had the guts to care for them as needed. Typical society issues ! Or self issues. I came across ur channel few months back nd have been following u since. U gave me the courage to finally start with my CGM ! And i am glad I did. My hair have never looked this good. All thanks to you. I am still trying to find out what products work for me nd which ones dont. Hopefully in a few months, I’ll have a more clear picture. Thank u so much !! ❤ more power. More love to you.

[@nimmijakhwal171]

I have recently started cgm ....i am just loving the results ❤️❤️

[@ClearBlueSky1]

5 cgm washes in, and I love your video so much. I keep figuring things put, but patience and trial and error seem to be the biggest requirements to understand my hair and some techniques, more than any specific product ! I love your videos they are so realistic 🥰🥰 and practical!!

[@rsurekha8779]

Hey Michelle. It's been one year of loving my curls. And I've never been happier! Early on struggles were struggling with definition and my curl clumps. Then i understood the ingredients and its uses. Finally realised that glycerine is not for me. Now my hair is thriving ❤️and u r the OG where i learnt in detail abt each method , technique and abcd of CGM

[@reshmakorde7085]

Michelle, i have been following your routine since the past 4 months. Your detailed step by step method has made me not embrace my curls but love them and I have shared your routine with so many of my curlies and they are falling in love with their hair. I am struggling with entangled hair on wash day causing a lot of breakage and damage and hair loss. Would love it if you could address this concern. Lots of love to you

[@Tina-qq1zy]

What a detailed video and your looking so lovely..love your eye shadow

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you!

[@JJ0901]

This is such a wonderful video, a must-watch for those who have just started their natural hair journeys. I've been doing modified cgm over a year now and I can totally relate to everything you said in this video. I'm definitely sharing this vid with my friends. Thank you!!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you! Sharing my videos really do help me out! Appreciate it! ❤️

[@esthersimick8054]

Wow! This is something that everyone needs to hear!

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@shainababloo6439]

Hi Michelle,Hope you are doing great.I am into CGM for 8 months.I have learnt many things from you as a beginner from product recommendations,ranging products according to hair porosity,how to style the hair.A best one word to define you is that you are a really great curly/wavy tutor for the beginners out there.My biggest struggle is to figure out what styling routine works for me.The same products n same techniques gives me different results.Then I changed quantity of the products used n styling in moderate wet hair,it works fine.But my curls don’t hold up after the washday.I am learning a lot till now.

[@MamaCloud]

The biggest problem i faced during transiotion periode is explaining others that iam doing natural curly hair jurney.. Everyone at home questions me regarding using chemichals during natural curly hair journey 🤭.. Am still on my trwnsition periode and my family claims that now my hair looks so oily and unmanageable than it was. But its ok to me. Coz i know iam in my transition periode. Wen others tease me i will tell them 'Rome was not built in a day'. Since there is heavy rain in kerala, it took more time to dry my hair. Iam a regular viewer of your videos. Ur video making quality is appreaciatable. And my fav one is that video which u style ur moms hair.. 😍😍 I should say one more thing, U r tge first wavy girl i followed in youtube and there are only few i think. So looking for more uploads from you. Love from kerala💙

[@MichelleManuel]

Hahaha. I know you got that line from one of my comment replies.

[@rochellelaporte]

Awesome video Mich. I agree with you completely. I started CGM, thanks to you a year and a half ago. I struggled with frizz and definition initially but I have learnt how to embrace my frizz now and after trying and testing style routines and products I have pretty much learnt how to deal with the definition. Still learning and trying. Thankyou so much

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Roch!

[@linzfrens]

Hi Michelle, I love your videos and have been watching quite a few for the past two weeks. You explain everything perfectly and make CG routine easier to follow. I just started on my own CG routine, not giving too much time but enough to handle it for now as I am a beginner. I am keeping my gel as a constant. I never knew gels can actually make so much difference. I will add a leave in conditioner later. I have scalp infection issue and humid conditions in my city make things worse so I need to wash my scalp and hair at least twice a week. But I am really liking the results right now. I do not expect too much change but your suggestions have changed things for the better. I am really glad to have come across your channel 😀 Now I look forward to your videos !!

[@MichelleManuel]

Hi Debolina, please watch this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWilp4t6mL1jmLM I think you should switch asap if scalp issues are a constant for you.

[@priyankamodak2]

Hi Thanks for sharing this video.. I just started my CGM journey 2-3 months back when I accidentally came across your video in my recommended videos in youtube. I have wavy hair like yours, so I was never sure if I should follow the CGM or not, hence ended up blow drying or temporary straightning. Since I started my journey I have received a lot of compliments from my friends and colleagues who appreciated my curl looks. This really gave me the confidence to carry on with the CGM. While I am still struggling with a lot of hair fall and bad hair days during the week, this video really gives me the motivation to carry on with CGM and figure out which works best for me. So now I proudly wear my hair as my crown when my straight haired friends compliment me 😀😀

[@priyapereira5098]

I am over 2 years into CG and i did give up in between once because I thought it was too much work for nothing....but i went back in with clear sense of expectations and keeping consistency and i love it so so very much. So glad with the changes and i absolutely love how it's changed and made myhair healthier 🙂 i still however struggle with moisture retention in hair but one step at a time 🤗

[@smritirajan4992]

Started my cg journey two years ago and trust me guys all the points she mentioned about giving up is true and their is so much scope for experimentation and creating your own unique routine. Don't give up on your curls/waves ❤️

[@aunkitajhunjhunwala6736]

I was searching for just herbs conditioner review about 2 years ago. Then I came across your channel and since then i am watching it (even same videos multiple times).loving re'equil conditioner on your recommendation. I really do like your channel, vibes, attention to details, the way of talking and everything. I dont have curly hair but i want to try this. Your recommendations are top notch. Highly benefitted from your channel. Even i was inspired to do this from your videos so from past 3 months i am using the same set of products in multiple ways and the result differs.

[@NathaliaCareers]

Thank you! I think my hair is like yours

[@basantinaach]

Michelle you have not only enabled me to begin my cg journey but also helped me stick to it with so much encouragement - I talk about your channel to every single curly girl aspirant. Thanks for being so helpful, detailed and authentic in your content 💕

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey Anusha! Your comment means a lot to me. Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[@Siya12592]

Hi Michelle Its been almost 1 yr since I have started watching ur videos I started following u in late sept last year Ur vidoes have been immense helpful in my cg journey ❤️❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you Riya! Appreciate you so much!

[@sinifernandes1386]

Hey Michelle! This video resonated with me because this just my 2nd month of CGM and by now I know that my hair are like teenagers-they are moody and well unpredictable 🤭so, on my recent wash day, I knew that the upcoming week was hectic and that I wouldn't even have time to apply serum so I made peace with it and I have been okay and not at all upset with how my hair is. So that's a big achievement for me🌻

[@prashanthipaul8003]

Started CGM an year ago. Still learning from your videos

[@chaitraligundawar523]

It’s been about 2 years now but still figuring out my hair on various occasions. CGM is a journey and needs a lot of patience. Have been loving your detailed and informative videos and would love to see more. Keep the content flowing!

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️❤️

[@poisedgirl]

Hi Michelle...first of all kudos to you for making so informative videos on CGM..🙌🙌 I've been binge watching these since 3 days n now m hell inspired to embrace my curls and work on them n ditch the urge of having straight hair M so so in love with ur content.❤️❤️.lots of love from Lucknow 💕💕💕💕

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you so much Taruni! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ This means a lot to me!

[@pripri7905]

Thank you man do much for guidance

[@MichelleManuel]

❤️

[@shrawanipawar1001]

Hey dear Michelle, first of all a huge thank you for being so informative yet very easily explaining the the points to remember while starting CGM. I started CGM 2 months back by keeping my entire faith in you and your videos and it has proven to be very amazing. I have mid length type 3a hair (I think). I used to hate my hair and now I am in love with my natural hair and I've kept my straightener far away for me to reach (thanks to you, I'll never need it😁). At the start I didn't get the desired results but then I remember you saying to have patience in your previous videos as we've abused our hair for so long (in my case 10-12 years straight) and I'm doing the same. As I know I have a very long way to go on with my CG journey so I'm gonna have patience and I also know that I'll keep falling in love with my hair again and again. Suddenly weekly wash days are so fun. You are my saviour really! Thanks girl. You are an angel. I'm so proud to be in the curly girls cult!🤗😃 Being a curly girl is really awesome as last week I was at a restroom in a mall and suddenly saw two girls discussing about their curly hair and I went to them and started sharing my thoughts and tips of CGM (all gathered from you😍) and you know what we shared numbers and became friends just because we had curly hair...can you imagine how awesome that was! Anyways, I am really looking forward for the video of the best products that you used in 2022 when the year ends. Thanks a billion again.

[@MichelleManuel]

Textured hair bringing us all together! How fun!

[@vidyaveeraraghavan6509]

You are my CGM guru. I started a year ago after watching your videos. You are absolutely right that it takes trial and error to find out sweet spots. Thanks to you for inspiring me on this journey ❣️

[@MichelleManuel]

Hey Vidya! Thanks! 🤗

[@lmawiong2076]

And your hair looks gorgeous! Your makeup is fabbbbb!!!!!

[@MichelleManuel]

Thank you!!!!

[@abhinishetye8508]

Hey Michelle! I first started CGM a year ago when I stumbled upon one of your videos and decided to give it a try. I am so glad I took that decision because my hair have never been this good 😊 Initially there was a lot of struggle to understand what feels right for my hair but like you said, the more you experiment, the more you learn. Thanks for always helping curly girl community with your experiences and knowledge 😊

[@MichelleManuel]

Experimenting is everything on cgm.

[@swetha1252]

Hey Michelle! Swetha here.... I have been following CGM for 3 months my difficulties with CGM are 1. Alot of frizz 2. No volume in root 3. Struggling to style my hair everyday 4. Don't know which routine to follow and stick with 5. Always tempted to buy new products

[@MichelleManuel]

Join the club. These are complicated issues. Thanks for mentioning your pain points. I'll keep them in mind

[@swetha1252]

@@MichelleManuel sure grateful that ure there for us to help with

[@sruthilaya8898]

I have the same issue 😅I have following CGM for 7 months even I didn't understand anything still confused about CGM method

[@sruthilaya8898]

I am using the mom co natural protein shampoo why after washing shampoo my hair feels so sticky ? Even when I wash thoroughly I feel sticky on my hand when I am styling can u pls tell me why?

[@sumanbajeli7066]

Hi, I really like your video and I follow the same..... before watching you I used to hate my hair but after following you i started liking my hair......now I receive compliments that people really like my curls ....thank you for motivating me and your video really helped me to know my hair...now I love my hair and I love this transition.

[@aditibajaj8769]

Been on CGM for 4 years now and volume vs definition still remains the biggest concern! I still feel like giving up every now and then but this was good to hear to keep the journey on. Thank you!

[@MichelleManuel]

Totally get where you're coming from.

[@mohimadas8918]

hi michelle i have been following cgm for almost 3.5 months. and i am just living my life from the first wash day. i am really happy to see my hair these curly. thank you so much for helping me in these journey of acheiving such gorgeous curls. without you i don't think if i have achieved these .so thank you again. take care.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Mohima! 🤗

[@aprilfool2570]

Lovely video 💯💯 Patience and youtubers like you make this cgm journey worthwhile Also I'd love if you'd address fine/low density hair routine please 🥺

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks. I've a fine, low density hair routine video

[@drheizel3232]

Hi Michelle!!! I started my CG routine a year ago , your videos means alot…. Keep rocking 🎉 … and shine some light on hairstyles for long hair esp on day 3 and 4 . I get a lot of frizz on the crown part ….

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks doc!

[@drheizel3232]

@@MichelleManuel ❤

[@rishabora5213]

it has been 1 year since i started my cgm. i agree with all of your viewpoints as i made the same mistake of expecting results like the 3b and 3a hair when i have 2b and 2c low porosity hair. Also styling is very important and it makes a huge difference when you style or don't style it. i do not generally do those intricate styling like with the denman brush but i do section my hair and use your ribbon method with the green coloured comb to evenly distribute products and oh boy the difference it makes. Figuring out what works for you is very important because two of the most unpopular things that worked out for my hair is not scrunching my hair while applying products and not refreshing with water based technique. praying hand methods and combing through it works for me and dry refreshing with a curl cream and gel is the only thing that works for me. maybe the reason behind the above two things is because i have super thick, coarse and low porosity hair so scrunching even with enough water causes frizz and spraying my hair with water just causes it to swell and frizz up. it is either no water at all or drenching my entire head of hair with water. So basically everyone should figure out what works for them because what works might go against the popular narrative because just like you your hair is also very unique. also one of the most important factor is also the environment you live in, since i live in assam which at present have almost 93 percent humidity everyday so more frizz is normal and to get as good results as the winter or less humid days i will also have to tweak the amount or even apply maybe a more thicker product. all in all you are unique your hair is unique and your routine is also going to be unique. the only two thing i am struggling even now is to find the perfect leave in conditioner as it is either too heavy or too light and to find a serum without silicones. i had straightened my hair for 10 years from 13 to 23 age but suffering from chemical damage and self introspection and trying to embrace myself completely led me to the path of cgm and although my hair is not perfect i would not trade it for anythig else. With my wavy curly hair i feel complete

[@MichelleManuel]

Doesn't matter if you feel like your opinions are unpopular. You know that they work. Thats all that matters. Great insights actually. It shows how much you've actually learnt about your hair and what it likes best. When i first started my channel i got a few comments about how i was going wrong with my styling technique. I wasted lots of time taking suggestions when i should have trusted my gut. I wasted weeks on bad washdays with bad results. Ultimately all the techniques i using personally worked best for my hair. There was no need to twerk what was already working.

[@maithilikhollam5651]

I have been almost two years into CGM now. When I started I discovered your channel and eas hwpyp that someday has a similar hair type as mine. That's when I asked you about gels and creams. I was super confused but all your detailed videos made it very clear. So much so that now my friends ask me what did I do to my hair😂

[@MichelleManuel]

Lovely!

[@sonalisingh3594]

Hi Michelle, I have been doing CGM from last 13-14 months I had my first CGM wash on my previous Birthday in the month of August on that birthday i somehow manage to get CGM product as a gift from my loving ones my biggest struggle in CGM is that my curls don't last long even on 2nd of my hair wash it feels like it's been more than a week to wash my hair and always wanted to comb my hair but later on i realised that it's a very initial stage and i just can't get that flawless curls in the very first wash but now I am very happy with my hair it's all because of some patience and care but now I just love my hair and i want you to make a video on affordable CGM products and tools coz I am a cllg going girl and it's quite difficult to afford that overpriced product btw thank you for your all videos coz it's very helpful for me throughout my cgm journey

[@nilakanmanimanimaran9582]

I started cg routine last year during covid times for some change. But for the first time when I used arata products, I was not able to get good definition though I was able to get good shine. Then after 5-6 trials, I got good definition with moderate shine with arata. Your videos were really helpful to avoid the common mistakes we do in cg routine.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Nila!

[@rhimishra1892]

hello dear michelle thank u very much for creating such a beautiful channel .Yours channel facinates me and inspires me very much.as i am still a student it often becomes difficult for me to buy these products but still i use shampoo ,conditioning and yours scrunching method .but still top potion of my hair become very frizzy can u please make a budget friendly video on hair gel to refresh curls

[@Everyyoueverymiau]

Thank you! I needed this reminder! I have already bought way too many hair products 🙈

[@MichelleManuel]

Yes. Buying is never the answer. They'll spoil if you keep them for long.

[@talltulip]

Another SUPER-helpful video! Thank you. (I've been going crazy trying to figure out EVERYTHING as quickly as possible.) I'm only about 2 or 3 weeks into my journey. I've been watching copious amounts of YT videos, and reading lots of online info. I've been logging my activities and products daily, but thanks to your video I realize that I need to document my processes and techniques better than I have been. The thing I'm having the most difficulty with is determining my hair strand thickness. I'm also very frustrated that there's very little out their for us with short hair (mine is only about 4 inches long). Many techniques just don't work on such short hair. Most frustrating!

[@MichelleManuel]

Yes. Maybe best to focus on techniques before going into more complicated matters that are meant for months 5 6 and 7.

[@MichelleManuel]

For strand thickness you can compare your hair to some other people and see how thin or thick it is in comparison.

[@skincareandstuff]

I was thinking to start cgm from a year but it was difficult to decide or scare to lose year even i don't have enough pocket money cause i have to also follow my skincare i was in depression about my looks in school but then i started seeing things about skincare haircare on you tube i got so happy motivate i started cgm 2 months ago finally but my friends don't like my curls but i do 💘 more than grateful to you that you helped me to boost my self worth

[@MichelleManuel]

Not like it matters, but wait for a year to pass. Your friends will be gushing over your hair!

[@pujas134]

This is so helpful! It gives me encouragement. It's been almost 8 months since I have started CGM. At first i simply started with a curl cream. I loved the small change it brought to my hair. And it has almost been 6 months since I started following all the steps of cgm. I am quite content with my hair journey but there are areas where I need to work on. I have some worries. I feel like I need to work on my styling techniques and the ways of protecting my hair. I tried rake, shake and scrunch this week. This is really quick styling technique compared to finger coiling but my curls really didn't turn out to be good. It was not so bad on day 1 but the curls are really loose and i got lots of frizz. I always do that experient to check if my hair needs moisture or protein before every hair wash and my hair is always in need of moisture. They break so easily. I am worrying about how to protect my hair better. I do use a satin bonnet (ordered it from a small business account from Instagram the one you suggested in your earlier video). I just ordered satin pillow case from your recommendation. I feel like i need to train my hair because one side of my hair has nice curl pattern while the other side just don't hold the curls. Maybe because I get impatient by the end of whole routine. I mostly have decent results on first day but by 3rd day they are a mess and I can't wait to wash them again (i struggled to understand priosity. I think I have high priosity hair even though I have never used heat or anything on my hair, it seems genetic 🥺). My hair always looked so dry and damaged (they still look dry). They are quite unmanageable though it has gotten better after I started CGM. I truly don't trust to get a haircut at salon and after starting CGM, I'm even more scared (i like long hair and they don't specify in curly hair cut). I usually trim my hair at home once or twice a year. I just wish to reduce the hair fall and breakage and have defined curls. Your videos have always helped me. I trust your recommendation more than anything. Thank you for bringing all these informative videos! P.S. I just saw someone's comment and request about hair style ideas for Durga Puja. That would be awesome 😍❣️

[@MichelleManuel]

Sounds good! I'll make one! Thanks for sharing. Really helps to understand your pain points.

[@pujas134]

@@MichelleManuel thank you!

[@amritaverma3868]

Hi Michelle I watch ur videos since u started... I find my hair type similar to u... My biggest problm was I thought my hair was curly so i used a lot of masks and heavy products and i also used more quantity of a product... But that weighted down my hair and it looks flat but when I realised that my hair are not curly .... They are somehow wavy and are low porosity hair then my hair game changes and now I m very happy with my result ... Now I use that much product which my hair require...

[@geetanjalidhiman6977]

I have been following CGM from last 3-4 months and found your channel very helpful, my biggest struggle dry and fizzy hair, after watching your videos i realised that my hair needs moisture not protein products, Thanks making our CGM journey easier

[@MichelleManuel]

Glad the videos helped. ❤️ I'll try to make more content on this soon.

[@stuti6803]

I can absolutely relate to this video. I've been in the CGM journey for about 7-8 months now. And although I do know so much more about my hair, I cannot say that I've perfected my routine! Some days my results are perfect without effort and some days, the most careful scrunch and CGM routine yields flat results. I've now come to come in peace with my D0 frizz less hair and D7 frizzfull hair! It's so easy to have the output of your hair affect your day or your week, and that's the most challenging, given how tedious CGM can sometimes get. It's tough but it helps to be kinder to ourselves. Absolutely love the video and the philosophy! And props to whoever is starting their CGM journey - the biggest reward is learning more about your hair and taking care of it, I think I've fallen in love with the process > results! ❤️❤️

[@stuti6803]

Also, just to add to what you said Michelle, some days my process and products I use can be accurate to the dot but it simply doesn't give me the beautiful results that I might have gotten 2 weeks ago. Just to say - this is completely normal and it's okay! ❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Yup. Absolutely. It still happens with me.

[@ShoutoutToTrees]

hi Michelle! i remember you telling me what you said @3:05, long time back, in the comments. I'd asked for some advice, and you had given me this little bonus tip that really helped :) before then, for some reason, i had only seen everyone mention styling on soaking wet hair-- which was not working for me at all. now I've figured out that wringing out the hair slightly works best for me, same as you! i've been on cgm on and off for around a year, i think. i previously had naturally straight, smooth hair all of my life. completely different texture. then a few years back it suddenly started to look frizzy and rough, it was falling out. apparently, it changed textures. Took me a while to figure out i was a wavy girl now lol, and i still haven't figured out why.

[@MichelleManuel]

If you've watched my hair journey, you know i relate and why this happens

[@sudipachakraborty9229]

Hi Michelle. I am from kolkata. A big thanks to you for all your videos.

[@ak.687]

I have been doing CGM for a year and a half and currently ig in the transitioning period ..or maybe I need some experiments. I have quite a volume n defined curls but they look super dry and frizzy these days. I 'll surely follow your advice and try going for different product as per my hair needs when my current products end.

[@mounikagangishetty8735]

Very useful video 👍😃

[@vidyadharmarajan5746]

Hi...loved the content as always....it was great summary for cgm beginners. I have been following cgm since 4 years but did the mistake of not sticking to the same products...I experimented with some products but I cudnt find budget friendly options...I used to style my hair only when I had to go out...but then I found ur channel ...I found the products n steps to be simple...I have created my own routine now n what worked out great for me were the garnier papaya hair mask as a leave in and enliven yellow gel...both I discovered through u.....I want to tell all my curly friends out there ..the same thing u said....patience is the key. It has been an emotional journey for me from hating my face, body and hair to accepting and loving it with gratitude. Love that ppl like u on this platform r helping many in this journey. Wud love to see more affordable products and easy styling methods.. Love u.😍

[@MichelleManuel]

Glad they worked out for you. The enliven gel has dmdm hydantoin. I hope you have patched tested and have not had any allergic reactions. Budget products are a huge focus for this channel. Hoping to find more gems soon.

[@vidyadharmarajan5746]

@@MichelleManuel I have been using the gel since 4 5 months no issues...I never patch test gels ....now I know I should ......thanks😘

[@MichelleManuel]

@@vidyadharmarajan5746 do it because back-dripping while plopping is a possibility.

[@vaishalyramesh7990]

I recently started cgm, 3 weeks and 3 washes to be precise. Your videos are the first I turn to whenever I'm in doubt. This week i was so frustrated with my hair as it showed no improvement what so ever. This video is a much needed one for me. Thank you for being such an inspiration to continue this cgm journey. ❤

[@MichelleManuel]

Keep experimenting and written down the steps you used and the results. Both + points and - ve points. You'll get there

[@vaishalyramesh7990]

@@MichelleManuel I will thank you. I just bought garnier hair food as leave in conditioner after seeing your videos. I will let you know my progress in you future videos. Thank you.

[@sherryshenellbeauty]

The biggest obstacle for me was realizing that I have low porosity hair. All my life it's been very dry and frizzy, and after discovering the different porosities, I assumed I have high porosity. Soon I realized that some of the styling techniques I was doing was actually making the frizz worse lol! After implementing some low porosity techniques I now have much more moisture, definition, and no product build up. It sounds extreme, but it has become life changing!😄💖

[@MichelleManuel]

Totally get it. It can be game changing figuring out your porosity.

[@eDNA_ABZ]

Hi Michelle, I started CG methods recently after I stumbled upon your video. Prior to this I had a stylist in 2015 or so who suggested finger curls with OGX curl cream after Wellas shampoo and conditioner. However, I was not happy with the results. After watching your videos I have been seeing motivating results. Topic suggestion: I have seen your (almost global) hair colouring video. A balayage on textured dark hair at home with doable hair partitions would be interesting.

[@MichelleManuel]

Interesting. I've never attempted anything like that before. But I heard Brad Mondo say that wavy hair screams for chunky highlights. Wondering if i could attempt it at home without much damage. Interesting.

[@JasmineMalla]

Hi Michelle! Thank you for your videos! Would you recommend the dot & key hair products?

[@Nemisha17]

Hey Michelle! I’m a big fan and I WISH I had seen this video a year ago when I started my CGM journey. Like a young embraces of CGM, I bought all products I could get my hands on and blamed them when my wash day wasn’t good. I didn’t even know there were different techniques. I bought really heavy products for my hair like fmc hair butter, cantu curl activator! I WISH someone had told me to start with lighter products and then go for heavier ones if the light ones didn’t work. Now I’m only using light products like light leave-in conditioners, light to medium hold gels and mousses/foams. I have 2A-2B virgin low porosity fine wavy hair and my hair really appreciates light products. I had a very difficult time making hard hold gels work for me! Now I’m just using light stuff and loving it! I use hair buff at night (it’s my favourite form of wave protection at night). I’m excited for the giveaway! In terms of content, could you do a video on the lightest products you’ve used? I know you have one for low porosity. But I want to know light gels and leave in’s that you’ve asked which won’t weigh down hair at all. Thank you Michelle! Always look forward to your videos :)

[@MichelleManuel]

Sounds good.

[@mansijoshi8424]

I am 7 months into my CG journey and still figuring out which styling routine works the best for me. Every washday is a surprise :)

[@MichelleManuel]

Keep on experimenting. I still try new routines all the time to see how it looks.

[@niro234]

Hi Michelle... Thanks for the videos .. i am beginning my cgm journey now.. haven't yet purchased any products have been checking your videos since last week... It has helped me lots to understand what cgm is .. and hair type all... I used to wonder why i get build up with diy protein masks... Your videos made me understand many things .. still skeptical on which products to invest in...thanks for giving so much knowledge in depth...

[@MichelleManuel]

Hopefully you figure it out soon! ❤️ My beginner product video under 350 should help.

[@niro234]

@@MichelleManuel will try for sure .. thank you ❤️

[@virajavusulumarti109]

Hello Beautiful! I'm a proud 26 year old curly-wavy long hair woman 😁 and a working professional who loves to sing, write poetry, watch Sci-Fi and thriller series/movies in my free time. I love taking good care of my skin and hair, and so I take some time out from my office working hours 😛 to research toxin free skin and hair products, and that's how I came across you! 💛 It's really wonderful to read this comment section and get to know about people who share similar haircare journey as mine! Appreciate the thought! Sending much love and best wishes, From a Curly-Wavy-Frizzy hair woman!

[@karoki]

On CGM for three months now. My biggest challenge has been that apart from being textured, my hair is also thin so I have to keep it short to gain some volume 💕

[@yagasuryaa752]

Hey Michelle... It feels like a coincidence... Because I was worrying why my curls look so frizzy and out of shape bcuz I am new into CGM. Though I am an age old subscriber of yours I recently started CGM it's been maybe a month. This tips is something I wanted currently so thanks for that. I am going to take this step by step and my only trust with my hair is your channel. I would be so happy if I win this giveaway because I have watched you grown from 2k sub to 33k sub uptill now and I feel so so so proud of you. It's you who gave me confidence about myself and my hair and it's you who made me now embrace my curls during this college life which I am sure didn't get a good treatment from me these years. I just love how much effort you put into these videos and you will have me forever here. I was thinking can you do a video about wet frizz bcuz I am having trouble with forming curl clumps and they break out easily and hair flies at my top section like it creates so much frizz by day 2/3. Do you think I should use a good hold gel? I dunno maybe u can make a vid abt that

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Yahasurya! I'll definitely make a video on wet frizz. I've tried to include info here and there about it. But I'll do in a dedicated video.

[@yagasuryaa752]

Thankyou Michelle ❣️✨

[@salmamohammed8509]

I started CGM technique last week. For the past 20yrs, I hated my hair so much because of the frizz and curls and always used a straightener to straighten them. But finally I accepted my natural hair and want to follow CGM to embrace my curly hair. 2 weeks back I started watching your videos and learned everything about CGM. Right now I am finding it difficult to curl train my hair. But as I just started my journey, will be patient and keep up with my routine regularly.

[@MichelleManuel]

Keep curl training. As you saw my hair didn't curl much in the beginning. It changed drastically after the first month. So keep at it. It makes a huge difference in the long run. Also try a brush styling routine. I've done a few. All put into a separate playlist

[@KC-ge2ui]

Wow, you look great!

[@palakrai8174]

I have been following CGM for like 2.5 months and my biggest prb is frizz ..but your videos are great and i think i am improving my styling routine thank to you ❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Glad to hear it. Frizz dies down majorly when you get your routine right.

[@palakrai8174]

Ok thank you ❤️

[@Azulaozai._]

I have been doing the CGM for 3 weeks & I have had 3 wash days in total. My first ever CGM day wash pièce de résistance. My second wash day was disappointing as I had more frizz even immediately after the styling (I used less water). The latest one was good & the curls lasted longer. My biggest issue is frizz ofc & when wake up in the morning. I sleep wearing my hair in a pineapple & a bonnet. My lengths are still curly but close to my roots, the curls stretch out, lose definition & vanish on the 3rd day. Oh yeah, the hair fall during the deep conditioning & styling makes want to quit CGM but I am trying different foods & oil to curb the hair fall.

[@emmawright9059]

ive be doing the CGM for 2mths and are just learning what my hair likes and wants.Great video xxx

[@MichelleManuel]

Keep at it! Good things come to those who wait

[@MichelleManuel]

Sending you lots of encouragement

[@emmawright9059]

@@MichelleManuel thank you xxx

[@angles4307]

Also I loved the point that just because I have decided to embrace my natural hair, it shouldn't come at the cost of your confidence. Again, many thanks for always being realistic ❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Exactly. It shouldn't make you feel less than. You inspired me to make this video actually. I read your last comment and decided to go for it.

[@angles4307]

@@MichelleManuel thank you so much. Trying to consciously love my hair the way it is and people like you make it a little easier. Hope you have a wonderful day, Michelle

[@harshalakamble6259]

Thats the same thing i wanted to ask that my cgm journey is not going that great. now i feel that i need to experiment little more. One thing i have figured out that my hair is super low porous. Thanks alot for this video which is at right time. Because i was going to trim my hair short. Thanks alot u saved them.☺️❤️

[@MichelleManuel]

Ayiooo. Trim and short are 2 different things. Trim meaning 1 inch or even half an inch in my definition. (Not chop too much off at once. Everytime I've done that I've regretted it)

[@harshalakamble6259]

Okay☺️.. now I will go for trim. I hope I sounded correct this time😉😃. By the way last time when I trimmed my hair was by myself following your video. Remember u had made a video on hair cut. Triple unicorn cut while leaving hair in the front long. I had copied that exactly n it was super cool.

[@MichelleManuel]

@@harshalakamble6259 nice!!!!! ❤️🤗

[@Anshikasharma998]

I started my cgm journey this year in February after my friend recommended me your channel. Honestly it has been a game changer for me. The biggest problem I phase is that my hair gets tangled after 2 days of the wash and I just don’t like that feeling where I can’t even detangle them before my wash day.

[@MichelleManuel]

You need to watch 2 videos of mine please. 1. Log video 2. Video on serums The key here is to keep your hair moisturised during the week.

[@Siya12592]

First one to watch😌❤️

[@himanibali154]

I have been following CGM for more than 6 months now and it's only now that I have started seeing visible results in my hair. I have never felt more confident about my hair. One of the obstacles I faced initially was how much product to go for. But I feel with time, I have become more comfortable with my styling technique.

[@MichelleManuel]

Thanks Himani!

[@1990dhanashree]

I love you! Please do a review on Ashba custard new product ❤❤

[@MichelleManuel]

Did a reel on it on instagram

[@adeebakhan2440]

I bought the bonnet from her on your recommendation too. This is a very useful video. I hope to win the giveaway!

[@prernaneerajmishra7105]

Hey Michelle, always lovewatching your videos .. CG routine is new for me but working fine.. Just a request , could you pls make some videos over thin density hair styling, I have way too thin hair, and sometimes styling become difficult, as super low density is a problem for me, also my hair don't have growth, alot of baby hair and due to monsoon they all pop up in the air. Pls if you help into it

[@MichelleManuel]

I think you'll find my next long form video useful.

[@akhilak623]

Hey love 🥰 Thank you for being there for us 💕 Yes Michelle, the journey is difficult. I would have quit without you. Wait a minute, I started CGM because I accidentally watched your video. After 7 months i almost find out the routine. Just like you, wet hair dilute products and doesn't look good. Styling on damp hair - lost definition after one day. My hair loved protein when I started now we are in love with moisture. I hate my hair on first days, because it is extremely thin, scalp is showing. But later my hair gets really frizzy.. it is really bothering me but solve my scalp visibility problem. I told you before I had lost significant amount of hair. Now I'm taking medication for now. Hope I'll be able to get back to not so bald scalp soon 😂 Scalp visibility is problem. No matter how I style I find it difficult to cover my scalp. But another problem is I get sick very easily these days. Fever atleast once in a month. And family is telling me that these long styling is technic is the reason. I bought diffuser recently - Wahl diffuser after watching your video. Still i get fever. Anyway my family is forcing me to stop CGM which I'm not intended to do now. I would love to know how do you manage your routine when you have migraine. Now I'm sick I just shampoo and conditioner. Apply a least amount of leave in because my hair extremely dry after shampooing. Good luck Michelle 🥰 love you lots 💕 By the way that eye look is killer🔥 Editing this comment, people's comments are a huge turn off for a beginner. I had to attend cv camp recently and one of the fellow teacher who is really older than me told me that I look like a ghost because of my hair😔 luckily I had my colleague with me who is a straightyyyy and she defended me and I managed to escalate the situation. Guess what, I washed and styled my hair that morning but travelling in public transport bus made my hair like that. Girl.. you might've known how I felt that day. But my work wife helped me... Also please more hair styles 🥰😘

[@MichelleManuel]

Your last comment has been playing on my mind! :( Give me some time, i need to mull it over in order to give you the right advice.

[@akhilak623]

@@MichelleManuel oh dear.. never meant to put pressure on you. I just feel good talking to you over comments. Feel relaxed. Thank you for being with me. Just a like from you sometimes enough 🥰

[@MichelleManuel]

No pressure. No no not like that. I really enjoy talking to you! Ive just been thinking about how to advice you properly.

[@akhilak623]

@@MichelleManuel thank you so much Michelle... 🥰

[@akhilak623]

@@MichelleManuel thank you so much Michelle... 🥰

[@freeinChrist91]

Hey Michelle, you are the reason I started CGM. I didn't know what it was. It's been 2-3 months now. So thank you!! I have many struggles but my biggest struggle is in styling. I've tried a few different methods and still can't figure out what I'm doing wrong or why none of them are really working. The bottom and back layers curl well but my crown and face framing pieces are all stretching out. Another struggle i have is with travelling by rickshaws. I use a claw clip or silk scrunchie but it causes so much frizz anyway!! :( Also, drying takes way too long when I put gel in and I don't have a diffuser. So it's always a pain to fit a wash into my schedule.

[@MichelleManuel]

Would you be open to trying a pineapple keeper? It will make a difference. If not try a pineapple while travelling?

[@MichelleManuel]

And get a diffuser. It will cut down your drying time.

[@garimababbar7578]

Another great video, I really needed to hear all of this. I've been on CG journey for about 8-9 months now and I haven't been that consistent. I'm definitely using only CG friendly products, doing most of the techniques you've taught but it's not even close to perfect, I still need a lot of time. I realised today that I was also blaming the products I purchased more than my techniques and how religiously I followed the routine. I'm going to experiment more from now on. Thanks a lot for this video ❤️❤️ I have some more struggles too but it might be a lot for you to answer, so you don't really have to reply. I have started thinking that maybe I just don't like my curl pattern or my texture and I am getting tempted to get a protein treatment done which reduces frizz and gives a softer and shinier appearance (not smoothening or keratin treatment) but at the same time I also really really want to embrace my natural hair, so I'm waiting for CG to work for me. I hope it does before I give up on CG.

[@MichelleManuel]

Feel free to ask as many questions as you want. I'm happy to reply on youtube so that everyone reading can also gain value. I get the not liking your curl type issue. I was the same. Always wanting something that i didn't have. Wavy people want curls and curly people want waves. Wavy people want shrinkage and curly people want elongation and less shrinkage because it gives the appearance of length. I get so many msgs where people want less volume and waves that are loose and more flat and together looking. The grass is always greener on the other side. But the more you take care of your hair the more you'll appreciate what you have. When i started my journey i would have done anything to change my curl type. Now i wouldn't change it for the world. You'll reach that point. I know you will. It's like joining a sorority. The more difficult the initiation process, the more loyalty you'll feel towards it. Hang in there. It gets better.

[@MichelleManuel]

Also i have to mention, none of what I've written are blanket statements. :)

[@garimababbar7578]

@@MichelleManuel Wow this really helps 💕 Thank you for this reply, I really needed someone to push me in the right direction ❤️ I'll keep on experimenting and trying to perfect my technique ☺️ And I really trust your suggestions, keep up the good work ✨

[@MichelleManuel]

Appreciate it. Feel free to ask me questions.

[@g.v.9261]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to start my CG journey. I’ve been on this journey since 5 months now. I’ve started with light products. So far its been giving me good results. The issue that I suffer with the most is frizz, especially after a night’s sleep. I use satin pillows and scrunchies. I’ve even tried the pineapple. But I guess I am a messy sleeper 😂 I would love it if you have any tips for it. Another thing that bothers me is that I get a lot of fly aways, especially on the top of my head. Usually it subsides when I comb my hair, but since thats not happening, it stays. Would love some tips on that as well. I am very hopeful about this journey and learning more about my hair everyday ❤️

[@bhagyashreedhande4887]

Following!!

[@MichelleManuel]

Okay. You need to watch my next long form video.

[@g.v.9261]

@@MichelleManuel alright I will 😊

[@shikha....2108]

i started using ur methods nd my result for atleast 2 months wern't nice but they looked good on me "" thank god"" 😂... but now its been 1 year uhmm maybe more... now all asks me about my hair nd how i do i get beautiful curls... i just really love ur reccomendation.... thanks for helping me 😌... my biggest struggle is in monsoon coz this season always make my hair sticky nd i needed to style my hair 2 time in a week...nd i just wanna take part in this giveaway .. this gonna be my first giveaway participation....✨✨