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

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It can be really difficult to enjoy the method if you don’t actually feel like it’s doing anything good for you :/ Encouraging those with curly, textured hair to adopt a regimen that aims to minimise damage – especially for a hair type that’s been long misunderstood and therefore mistreated – is a great start,” concludes Dionne. Don’t worry, you don’t have to go cold turkey, you can wean yourself off at your own pace. It may even be a good idea to start your new haircare regime when you’ve got some time off work, in case you’re worried about complete styling fails thanks to this new method. I, personally, learned everything I currently know about CGM from both Naturally Curly and Reddit’s r/CurlyHair community, and I highly recommend reading their ultimate curly hair guide (though warning: It’s a bit overwhelming). Curlsbot.com also has a phenomenal quiz on your hair porosity (very, VERY important to your overall curly hair journey) with product recommendations, too. Having gotten the final wash out of the way you can now move on to your main go-to form of hair washing from now on, namely co-washes. Co-washing consists of using a co-wash specific conditioner only – so forget about your former two-step routine of shampooing followed by conditioning.

I expect Lorraine Massey never intended her helpful method to be taken to the extremes that it has! Yes, gentler handling and care of naturally curly and textured hair is something we certainly support, but remember this was written more than 20 years ago – we’ve come a long way since,” says Claire Shread, co-founder of Umberto Giannini. Silicone is like a plastic that coats the hair," Joleigh explained. "So at first when you use silicone, you get a wonderful coating that smooths out frizz. But over time, that plastic doesn’t come off so your hair becomes even drier because the water can’t get in."If you think you need an ACV rinse, I would recommend you only do it once a week for two weeks and then do it monthly. It is to clarify any dirt, excess product and oil from your scalp. It can also help massively if you think you may be suffering from protein overload. After you do the ACV rinse, finish off with a deep conditioner. So do a deep condition weekly but only do an ACV rinse every two or four weeks. Hope this helps! 🙂 As good as it can feel, don’t use your fingernails when your massaging in your chosen cleanser – apply gentle pressure with your fingertips instead. The only reason I started experimenting with other gels was to see if there was a cheaper brand that would work just as well. If you always dry your hair with a towel, you might want to think again. "The friction from using towels can cause extra frizz in curly hair," said Joleigh. The Curly Girl Method (CGM) originated from the book, The Curly Girl Handbook by American curl expert Lorraine Massey, and has gained a loyal following ever since.

Coily – While Lorraine recommends a wash & go, you can style your hair however you like. Just try to avoid heat. CG-friendly products In my experience, a ‘curl-wardrobe’ for seasons and styles is best.” For Claire, this means using silicone-free products from the brand’s Curl Jelly and Banana Butter ranges in the summer, and reaching for products containing silicone when heat styling or to help her curls keep their shape in the winter. If I diffuse a certain way, my hair gets frizzy. When I scrunch out the crunch, my hair gets ridiculously frizzy. When I wake up after sleeping, my hair is frizzy. I can’t even detangle knots gently with my fingers without it getting frizzy. It’s insane. My hair is really fine too so it ends up just looking like a static mess 😂 While curly hair can be unpredictable, following CGM can help you achieve more consistent results. Who can use the Curly Girl 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.Wavy– You may use regular shampoo, but only once a week. Always condition before & after using shampoo. Diffuse on a cold setting. Tend to put the curls gently into the diffuser whilst it’s off, bring the diffuser to my scalp and then switch it on. To avoid frizz. You can apply your styling products a dozen different ways (more on that below), but most methods involve layering and squishing them into your wet hair. For beginners, start with a CGM-approved gel; scrunch a palmful (more than feels normal) into your sopping-wet hair from roots to tips. STEP 4: Dry Use your fingers to untangle your hair by starting from the bottom and working yourself up, preferably when your hair is still wet. Others have become curly community gospel. Like the squish to condish method, for example. Curly girls swear by it, and wouldn’t go through a conditioning session without going in for a good squish while they’re at it. And all that for good reasons. Get Your Curls Into Formation

Now that you’re ready to embrace a whole new outlook and method to your curly hair care routine, it’s time to familiarize yourself with the “rules” of the Curly Girl Method UK. A regular shampoo and conditioner routine can, therefore, in the long run, prove to be quite damaging to curly hair. So, if you’re asking yourself whether you should go for that final, sulphate-based wash, the answer is yes. A clean skull and squeaky clean curls will make the transition into the CGM method much easier. What is Co-Washing? Even though it takes SO much effort and takes SO long, really try and master ONE good wash+dry. If you get it right, you’ll know that you actually CAN do it and that your hair responds well to the products you used. I find that I have a bad hair day when I didn’t really give it my all.

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It's never been more popular to embrace your naturally curly hair, and it's a change we're welcoming with open arms. But if you're still struggling to love your natural look, it could be worth following the essential guide to looking after curly hair: the Curly Girl Method. 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. Microfibre towels: use a cotton t-shirt or microfibre towel to dry your hair or wrap it up for plopping. Still have questions? I honestly don't blame you. So let's get through some of these rapid-fire, shall we? First of all, thank you for your kind comments. Secondly, from your story I honestly don’t think there’s anything I can teach you that you’re not bossing already! 🙂 I’m so glad the stem cell transplant was successful and that you’re doing well!

If your hair is feeling particularly dry and brittle, leave the product in for an extra couple of minutes and let it work some conditioning magic. Rinse your hair thoroughly, ensuring you flip your hair over as well to get wash everything out. The residue could leave your curls looking and feeling greasy. Extra Hydration for Thirsty Curls Air-dry or t-shirt-dry by gently blotting your curls. If you must use a tool, go for the diffuser. Use CG approved hair gel and scrunch it into your hair from the bottom upwards toward the head, saving the top layer for last. Curly hair will get great definition if you fluff the bottom layer while bending forward; just try to avoid futzing around with the top part too much, this will only create frizz. The CGM is an amazing method to take care of your curls using products and techniques that will result in you having your very best curls,” says Michelle Sultan, Creative Director and Brand Ambassador for renowned curl line Imbue. “It encourages the use of products that are free from sulfates, parabens, wax-based silicones, and harmful mineral oils. The method also steers you away from using direct dry heat on hair to prevent damage from electrical appliances.” Ingredients to avoid with the Curly Girl Method Hi, thank you for this list. I tried curly girl method a couple of years ago on my long dyed very damaged hair and gave up because it was so time consuming.Some have even been trained by the CGM queen herself. David & David is a salon based in Plymouth whose stylists use the Deva Cut technique, which was created by Lorraine at her Devachan salon in New York whereby each curl is cut individually, at an angle, to avoid disrupting the curl pattern. “We’re amazed at how far people will travel and how important and life-changing this cut is for so many of our curly hair clients,” they tell us. Other salons that offer the Deva Cut technique are Unruly Curls in London, Curl Truth in Southampton, The Curl Clinic in Leeds and Brave Curls in Scotland. Approved’ or ‘Curly Girl friendly’ simply means that these products do not contain any of the ‘bad’ ingredients listed by Lorraine Massey in her book, Curly Girl – The handbook and that they are completely safe to use. If you are new to the method, give it time. Before starting CGM, my roots always got so oily, but this changed with time. If you now only use conditioner to remove dirt, it’s going to take a while before the process works. I would definitely recommend doing an ACV rinse to see if it balances out. Add a few spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar to water and massage into wet hair. Leave for a few minutes and rinse with conditioner. Do this every 2 weeks. When I first started my Curly Girl journey, I found it quite overwhelming at times. I didn’t know which products to use or where to buy them and I certainly didn’t understand which ingredients to avoid. I, therefore, compiled this list of 33 approved UK Curly Girl Method products. I was actually a bit like you when I started out. Tried the method and had some success straight away. Then a few weeks in, during co-washing, my hair started to feel a bit oily as if it had a coating of silicone on it.