Curli Girls 82097 Deluxe Set with Pet, Mixed Colours, (Styles May Vary)

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Don’t use shampoo, specifically shampoos containing sulfates such as ammonium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate, or non-soluble silicones found in styling products and conditioners.

And there was! The Boots Essentials Extra Firm Hold Gel worked just as well and I would highly recommend this gel if you’re on a budget or if your method includes double gelling. Thank you for following the blog! I’m so glad you had some success! Apologies for the delay in replying to you. I wanted to think carefully about my response because I didn’t want you to go out and buy new products and if you have already seen some changes, then maybe we can build on that. Curls look less frizzy and feel softer and defined and this is a great alternative to harsh shampoos. So, don’t throw in the towel on CGM! Just like curls, bend the rules (a bit) and you’ll find a way that works for you. “As a hairstylist familiar with the method, it’s a brilliant system for those embarking on their natural hair journey,” says Dionne Smith, Cantu natural hair education expert and celebrity stylist. “Research your products well and look out for overly-drying ingredients. It can be really difficult to enjoy the method if you don’t actually feel like it’s doing anything good for you :/

Heat tools (like flat-irons, curling irons, etc., though the occasional diffuser on low heat is okay)

Alcohols: In many cases, alcohol is drying to the hair. And while not all alcohols are bad, it’s best to avoid them altogether. Thankfully, there’s formulas that are alcohol-free, so it’s easy to swap products to one that’s curly girl-friendly. After shampooing, flip your head over (bending at the waist), rake all your hair forward, then squish conditioner into the ends. Rinse your hair by squishing in palmfuls of water, then squish in palmfuls of gel. The water in your hair will help dilute and distribute the gel, while all the cupping and scrunching will encourage major curl or wave formation. Managing curly hair is not easy, and even when you try time and time again to perfect your ringlets with the best products for curly hair, you might find yourself hitting a wall. Well, that was me seven years ago: I knew I needed a change and only one thing fit the bill — switching up my curly hair regimen. After a desperate Google search on curly hair routines, I came across a method that many swore by, the Curly Girl Method.Waxes and mineral oils (just like silicones, most waxes and mineral oils can build up on your hair and can only be removed with heavy-duty sulfates to remove) If your scalp is greasy, I would recommend that you do an ACV rinse or a Lemonaid rinse. Buy some apple cider vinegar and mix a few spoonfuls with water. Then use this mixture on wet hair before your co-wash and condition. Vigorously massage it in to your scalp and use a scalp brush if you have one. If you don’t have one…buy one! It made such a difference to my scalp. it’s easy to get build-up if you’re not using shampoo. I have no idea if I answered your question haha, but honestly, I had wavy hair and my hair curls really well when following the method. I am sure yours will too! If anything, it’s a way to get a bit of texture into your hair without using curling tongs 🙂

However, with naturally curly hair herself, Claire reveals that the book does still have relevance today. “The key CGM principles have some merit for many curl types. Promoting cleansing without sulphates is great advice – curls are naturally drier than straight hair and sulphates dry out the hair cuticle, creating a perfect environment for breakage,” she says. For a quality shampoo, I recommend sulphate-free Cantu Shea Butter Cleansing Cream Shampoo for gently removing grime and build-up without stripping, paired with Cantu Shea Butter Hydrating Cream Conditioner to help rehydrate. After two sessions of cleansing, this step surely feels good. Grab your favorite hair conditioner and load it up. You want your hair to feel completely saturated during this step. Personally, I like my hair to feel slippery. Then I know I’ve applied enough conditioner to not only nourish my curls, but to help with detangling, too. What: A lso called “co-washes” or “no-poo” and are essentially rinse-out conditioners used as shampoo. Many curl types (and all coil types) don’t do well with drying detergents—they only need water, moisture, and a thorough scalp massage (like, you should be massaging your co-wash into your roots for at least 60 seconds) to get clean.When switching over to natural hair care, knowing how porous your hair is will make it easier for you to find the best product for your hair. There are different ways to test whether you have high or low porosity hair.

Once you've gutted your curly arsenal of sulfates, silicones and alcohols (more on what's banned below), you've likely found yourself with little left. Here's where it gets fun, but it does take some time. You'll want to experiment with a variety of product combinations until your get your ideal mix. Here are the products you'll want to have on hand for most success with the Curly Girl Method: According to Joleigh Wynter, the curl specialist behind London salon Curl Talk who was also trained by Massey, CGM is simply about looking after your curls in the kindest, gentlest way possible.

why follow a hair method?

Tighter curls, for example, will often require a comb to detangle in the shower, yes, but also require a curly hair brush to detangle and distribute products while twisting, braiding, and protective styling. Fine waves and curls, or hair that's especially prone to tangles, may also be too fragile for wet detangling. My thin curly hair tends to snag while wet, so I actually prefer to dry-brush my hair right before hopping in the shower so it's fully detangled, and then comb through it again in the shower with conditioner. If all this fails, no one is going to judge you for using a mild shampoo every now and again. At the end of the day, it is just hair. Do what feels right for you 🙂 But try the natural rinses first and see how you get on 🙂 Yes, if you have wavy hair, you can use The Curly Girl Method. But it’s important to remember that adopting this method will not transform your wavy hair and make it coily. It may make your waves more defined and even more wavy, but it won’t change your hair type to a totally new one. All of the products we buy in stores are made by different brands and with different ingredients, but none of them are ‘officially’ approved because the method doesn’t dictate any specific product. When it comes to looking after curly hair and wavy hair, it’s important to maintain natural oils for added moisture. The curly girl method avoids heat, chemicals and damaging techniques that will otherwise result in dehydrated curls and therefore, damage.