WAVY CURLY Q&A -- WHICH HAIRDRYER IS THE BEST FOR CURLY HAIR?!

We finally put to bed the question of which hair dryer, the Laifen, the Shark, or CurlSmith hair dryer is best! Can you skip rinse out conditioner? How do deal with dry hair? Low porosity hair? We cover all these things and MORE!
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[@Linas_lovelylocks]

I love your videos, Courtney. You always have really good content and advice. I don't normally like to do this, but because you were struggling to think of other channels that have low porosity, I fit it that category. I make wavy/curly content and release a video every week as well. I've mentioned you several times and sent some subscribers your way and will continue to do so. Also, I love Marisa's Curls as well. She's great. 💕

[@jenniferyan6411]

Hey Swavy, like your video and vivid comparison, great!

[@frizzypoofyscoobyfan104]

Thanks Courtney! This was very helpful🥰

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I’m so glad!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Jessica_Jones]

"Your hair is not sourdough bread; it does not need to be that hot." 😂 Love it haha, and great perspective on need vs want. It's super nice to have a fancier dryer, but certainly fine to use lower-cost methods, especially when someone is experimenting or new to styling their hair! That was basically me last year when I got back into diffusing (having been without a hair dryer for over ten years) and now I'm finally getting to a point where I know what I'm looking for and feel confident enough to spend a bit more than

[@AM-tw9qq]

Just picked up the CurlSmith Defrizzion hairdryer because of your recommendation and I'm in LOVE 😍 It's perfect for people with "sOoO much hair!!" - it legit covers 1/3 of my head and has cut my drying time by about 10 minutes. The diffuser design makes up for the heat limit by keeping the air swirling inside the massive bowl and my hair already looks healthier for it. 10/10 would recommend!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

That is so awesome! The massive bowl is unreal! So cool that you are already seeing results!

[@taraelmegreen5527]

Trying your Blueberry leave-in tonite! Cant wait!!! Okoe Girl🤠

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

That is such a good leave-in! Let me know how it goes. A little can go a long way!

[@alainacraft6541]

In this video you mentioned the curlsmith defrizzion dryer but in another video the shark hyper air. I am wondering about a comparison of the 2 to help decide on 1. Thank you!!

[@heatherdemar4102]

I was just wondering about hair dryers!!! I started watching your channel in July. Thank you!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

oh yay! perfect timing! And thank you for hanging out here!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@simplycurlyde]

Love the new intro! I thought my hair was high porosity for almost 2 yrs & I finally did test a naked strain of hair, after clarifying & deep condished with a heated cap, which I finally got & sprayed water on it & seeing the droplets just sitting on the surface for the longest time! 😯 I was so surprised to find out it's low porosity!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Went through that as well!

[@sharonanns.6072]

Thank you Courtney for that great Video. 🤗 It is so helpful. I've tried the curlsmith full body thickening lotion. Ahh i't is amazing. 👍👍 🥳

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!!! And that is awesome! I am still amazed by the thickening lotion!

[@ninfazzurra]

I'm the first to comment!! I've started my curly girl journey on 2020 and you were the first you tuber i followed. I'm from Italy. Thanks Courtney for your videos, for your help with curls :) and for your graceful company. I hope you're doing great and send you my affection!!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you so much for hanging out with me on the internet! Hugs!!!

[@lauramacbride8181]

Courtney is the absolute BEST! If you are new to curly girl, she is the person to ask. Others are great, but she will take into account your hair and your needs. I took her curl course and then did a few curl consults. I still use the products she recommended. ♥️ this girl!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awe thank you so so much Laura! This means so much!

[@KathleenKC1]

Thank you for answering my question about fellow low porosity curly people. I have already been following 2/3 of your suggestions. I hope Shark sends you their FlexStyle to test. I have been waiting for an Airwrap clone to hit the market.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I am so glad I could help! Thank you!

[@noddygirl]

I needed this video so bad

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ahhh yay! I am so glad it helped you!

[@fishchick72]

I love using a clarifying shampoo (with sulfates), then a gentle shampoo, & then a deep conditioner.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Ah so you use the gentle shampoo as a second cleanse?

[@SS-ns2fd]

Could you also do a review between the Tymo and the laifen hair dryers please?

[@jenniferlewis5170]

I love you Courtney, you are my favorite curly hair educator/influencer/guru/expert/person......:)

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Awwwww thank you Jennifer!!!

[@bethgrimmett8151]

I use assie curl refresh for when I decide to refresh my hair. I spray may hair with water, then spray in the aussie, then scrunch and air dry.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

👀👀👀 I'll have to check that out!

[@Breezely22]

My hair has always been super tangly bc of how fine it is. It got a bit better since I've treated my hair well the last 6 years, but second day hair has been such an inconvenience. I usually have to fully rewet my hair before detangling to prevent frizz. Tips for detangling between wash days?

[@tinabean0205]

I’ve been watching your videos all day. I am 52 years old and I must color my hair or I have a ton of greys.. I’m too young for that!!! But I do have naturally curly hair that is somewhat like yours. I’m just now learning how to embrace the curls and I’m looking for a more simple way to just wash my hair and let it be natural. Some days I have great curls. Other days (like today) it looks dry and it’s not evenly curled. I’ve purchased the microfiber head wrap and I tried Lo-Poo Deva Curl.. (That’s going back to Ulta as soon as I can get there because I think that’s the reason my hair looks so bad today! Like straw!) I’ve just ordered the Shea Moisture line of stuff to see how that works because I absolutely loved your hair in that video. Do you have any recommendations for someone older that must dye their hair? I don’t dye often.. Maybe 2 times a year? 3 times at the most. I also just ordered the silk pillowcase and I usually do tend to wear my hair up when I sleep because I get too hot (good old menopause) Any advice would be appreciated. Oh and I will be doing the Suave clarifying shampoo and a deep conditioner very soon..

[@stefanieblanche2748]

Please which dryer do you prefer Curlsmith or Shark?

[@melanieb4270]

Would you say the lotion is better than a mousse? Or do mousses still have their place in your routine?

[@XOLorena]

Please review flexstyle!

[@NestingInNashville]

I can't find it now, but I saw a video where you used the flexible Curly Co diffuser, and you had it attached to your Dyson. I must know, how did you do that?

[@heatherlowrance5290]

Sometimes my hair is straight and so frizzy/poofy and sometimes it’s a nice 2a beachy wave and it’s rare to get 2 wash days in a row to be decent 2a waves. Any advice on that? This past week I’m on my 2nd wash day with my waves (not as tight as the first which I expected just cause my hair is that way and I did diffuse on high heat bc I didn’t have time to diffuse for 30 minutes. (Only had 10 minutes)) it frustrates the crap out of me. I also recently started using hairtage protein treatment every wash day for almost 2 weeks now and it was like an immediate difference from straight to wavy

[@stacyrabinovitz9610]

I’m struggling with breakage…any suggestions

[@mariacamilamoreno2621]

Courtney thanks so much for your videos! Your technique works better for me than others but I struggle with the back of my head, my hair is shorter than shoulder length in the back and when I take off the plop it does not drop down and looks like a mess and have to use my fingers to fix it tuning my wonderful clumps, any advice? Thankssss

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

That can be tough! When you're first styling before the plop, try lifting your hair off the back of your head.

[@Caloci76]

I don’t wear my hair wavy everyday, but I have definitely eased up and have become more selective in my styling and hair care products. That being said plopping and diffusing completely ruin my waves. Anyone else? My Dyson that I’ve had for 6+ years kicked the bucket today. Not sure what I’m going to replace it with. I’m definitely not spending 500 bucks on a new hair dryer. Any suggestions?

[@amnisharkawi1768]

How can i order curlsmith out of US

[@GB2595]

One low porosity curly girl that I would suggest is Bianca Renee. She has fine low porosity hair and is amazing.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you on the recommendation!

[@talltulip]

I've learned a lot from you (thank you!), and will continue watching you. But my wavy hair is short (3"-4"), and I struggle to figure out how to adapt and modify some techniques to my shorter hair. I haven't found very many curly/wavy KZbinrs that address shorter hair. Do you have any recommendations to other YT influencers who focus on shorter length hair? (I have IG but find that I just never really use it.)

[@mariacamilamoreno2621]

Same , my hair is shoulder length and I still struggle sometimes, Courtney’s method gives me great curls in the front but the back (shorter) is always a mess and the curls are less defined because I have to manually organize the mess :(

[@milliegoodwin9540]

Same, my hair is around chin length at the front and very close cut at the back If I follow some of the advice my hair ends up being greasy at the roots 😖

[@kryki_cha6206]

I'm waiting on that full body thickening lotion from Curlsmith to come in the mail. It seems to work SO WELL on everyone I've seen review it!! Also, affordable hair dryer recommendation. The Conair Infiniti Pro Texture Styling System. It's like $30 and does a great job. Nice, big diffuser and doesn't get too hot.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

🥰🥰🥰

[@user-jy7mc2gp2y]

I am so tired of the sulfate free craze....it makes my hair dry. My dermatologist said sulfates are fine..people just hear that an ingredient is bad and everyone believes it without researching it. My scalp does not feel clean if I do not use a sulfate shampoo. I also need silicones for my curls...they do not look good without them.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

You have to do what works best for you! I do think a lot of these ingredients get victimized.

[@garlicgirl4life]

I watched your comparison of the Shark and Dyson yesterday where you concluded that you preferred the Shark. It happened to be on sale on a department store website so I ordered it last night! I’m curious to know which hair dryer you find yourself reaching for the most now that you have these 3 options in addition to the Dyson.

[@blackstarghana]

My Laifen hair dryer is 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

🥰🥰

[@reneevasconcellos5335]

I tried shosh’s technique but my hair is not healthy enough yet. Maybe next year lol.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

A year can certainly make a difference on this journey!

[@karengrove8785]

I had the the Brazilian blowout couple months ago and have highlights now and the Brazilian blowout coming out wavy curls are starting to come back I want more curly what can I use and my hair thick of course what is the best hair dryer with the diffuser

[@KattMurr]

I'm one of the few that do not like Dyson. It didn't really dry my hair any quicker. I got one off Ebay and it died 2 months after I bought it...

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Oh that is terrible!

[@MsSokkie]

I started this curly Journey about 3 months ago and i love it. But.... when i detangle with my fingers and detaglingbrush i lose so much hair! I am starting to get worried. Is this normal when you start the CG method? Anyone?

[@BlackLabMama]

You're probably not brushing your hair, except maybe on wash day? However often you do it? I find that I shed a bit more, esp. when I don't wash my hair for a couple of days. Unless you're losing like handfuls, I'd say it's pretty normal. I believe you shed like 50-100 strands per day.

[@BlackLabMama]

I'd also like to add that since you're still early on in your journey, sometimes things may seem to get worse before it gets better...but it really does improve over time.

[@MsSokkie]

Thank you @Christy Price I just detangle on washday, thats right. It is more then it used to be, but not handfuls. I will wait and see.

[@Lw77596]

🥰

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

🥰🥰

[@michelleshaffer18]

❤ curl smith minus purple label. Bumble and bumble gentle shampoo/ super rich conditioner. Love TGIN as well Fine wavy and curly

[@nancykelley9246]

TIL my hair is not sourdough bread. 😂

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

😆😆😆

[@Star-dj1kw]

✅ good video

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Thank you!

[@aprilalfaro2995]

Have you seen the new shark blow dryer/styler?? It's similar to the Dyson air wrap, it has 5 different attachments including a diffuser!! 😱 I've been intrigued by the Dyson and shark dryers as well as the air wrap. They're all so expensive that I couldn't justify getting one but the fact that this new shark styler also has a diffuser is an absolute game changer

[@aprilalfaro2995]

Also, a disclaimer that my already lose waves have loosened up even more to the point that they're basically non existent and I have straight hair so I don't mind straightening or (most often) curling my hair if I have some fun plans which is why I was interested in the air wrap in the first place. I do still try to diffuse every couple weeks just to see if I can get any of my wave to come back so the diffuser attachment on this tool would be perfect for me

[@mtcelticharper]

@@Silverhaired59 I bought the Shark and am thinking of returning it. It is so hot it scalds my scalp and makes me yelp, even on the lowest heat setting. I have to hit the cold shot button every five seconds. What is your experience with the heat??

[@mtcelticharper]

@@Silverhaired59 as I said above, I have to hit the cold shot button constantly to keep from scorching my scalp, which then makes the dry time no different from the cheap Conair dryer I have. I'm sure I'm seeing heat damage to my hair from the Shark, and I'm surprised others aren't reporting this much. I'm wondering if I have a defective unit.

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

I don't work with products I don't believe or work in. Just an FYI. 😀

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

This is the last comparison I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o33Lpp9tirJor9U

[@BlackLabMama]

I'd love to know how you ladies can go like 3, 4 and even 5 days without scratching your scalp to death. 😂 By day 2, I'm looking oily esp. on the sides.

[@emilyjensenius4289]

There's a yeast that lives on the scalp and feeds on scalp oil. It can cause itching and flaking for some people (this is usually what is meant by "dandruff" not dry skin flakes.) A dandruff shampoo with zinc pyrithione can cut down on the yeast population and the oiliness. You may also want to avoid oily products. I used to scratch a ton and get really bad breakouts but it's way better now. Even still, I usually wash at least every 3 days just to keep my skin healthy. The folks who can go longer either aren't very oily or they're not bothered by the yeast. Two other suggestions are to help your skin barrier by washing with lukewarm water (not hot!!) and get the shampoo right down to your scalp but use a silicone scalp brush or your fingertips, not your nails. Hope this is helpful!

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

Yeah... the longest I can go is usually 3. I have to wash every 2/3 days. That being said, maybe try changing up products to see if that is what making you head itch. It's no fun!

[@queenseabee8113]

Girl! You about lost me with the sipping in the beginning of the video. I have misophonia and that made me almost throw up...🤢

[@fayeberman9218]

I can’t be certain, but I think this was a sound effect, not her slurping. Not that that helps you at all, except she wasn’t trying to make you sick :)

[@SwavyCurlyCourtney]

So sorry! It was a sound effect! It was meant to make you giggle, not almost barf. I’m so sorry about that.

[@queenseabee8113]

@@SwavyCurlyCourtney we're good. It's involuntary and it didn't help that had it on my speakers, lol. I just had to pause and skip a bit. I love your content, you're very sweet.