Sep 30, 2017 i thought the curly asidentity stuff was a little heavyhanded. The method is named after lorraine masseys book the curly girl handbook. I havent had any issues with matting or crazy knots. Daily routines for corkscrew, botticelli, fractal, and wavy curls. I want to thank whoever it was that mentioned this method in a thread a while back. May 05, 2020 if you want to follow the curly girl method for curly hair, use a clarifying shampoo to remove any dirt, oil, and styling products that have built up on your hair and scalp. Today she cuts hair for charity and is at work on a new book. Whether youre wanting to breathe new life into your afro or get the best out of your curly hair, the curly girl method can be applied to pretty much all hairtypes. I am naturally curly, but i dont think of myself as belonging to a victim class. The way i adapted to it is perhaps not financially smart this process requires the dough, yo, but i started nearly doubling the amount of conditioner and product i used. The first book was a strange combination of strident and goofy, and almost felt like a haircentric polemic written for tween girls. To see what your friends thought of this quote, please sign up. The handbook, is a way of treating curly hair that eliminates damaging products.
We grow up thinking its a curse but with all the recommendations and. After decades of testing approximately 10,000 products and trying out hundreds of ways to make my hair look and feel good, ive amassed a number of solutions that actually work. Regardless, ive been finger combing my hair for over 8 months now and have never had any problems. The next time you wash your hair, massage a sulfatefree conditioner into your scalp instead of using shampoo. Aug 19, 20 different hair types just wont react the same, and if you have curly hair im sure you know how damageprone it is. A good conditioner contains a blend of moisturizers, protein, emollients, and humectants 5.
I have a phytojoba intense hydrating mask that has this ingredient and i would like to know if it is safe to use on my 3b, dry, highlighted curly hair. The curly girl method, otherwise known as cg method, was developed from curly girl. Created by curly hair evangelist lorraine masseythe goto curl expert featured in allure, instyle, lucky, seventeen, and the new york times. Behentrimonium methosulfate sounds like a scary ingredient when you turn your favorite bottle of conditioner around and start reading. We also included some of their personal tips and tricks to curly. Jan, 2011 curly kids is her third book, following bestsellers curly girl. I leave it in for as long as it takes me to comb it through about a minute and then. My mums hair is stunning ringlets and i had such hair envy, so when i saw curvy wordy mention the curly girl method i was intrigued. There are countless books on computers and internet book and in the other categories. Ralph waldo emerson a child is a curly, dimpled lunatic.
The handbook, is a hair care method that trades in damaging habits like shampooing and heat styling for a healthy curly hair regimen using just conditioner and gel. Michele bender is an awardwinning freelance book and magazine writer. While this set of recommendations has been shown to have incredible results for many curlies in our. However, the wikihow says it takes a while for the results to show im going to a big thing in a few weeks time and id rather my hair be in a reasonable state for that. The curly girl method is an approach to hair care designed for naturally curly hair that has not been chemically relaxed. Top products guides and resources for easy product selection ingredients learn how to read your hair product labels diy products easytomake recipes for all your haircare needs editors choice our editors share their top hair and skincare products best of the best community member favorites make up this coveted list giveaways enter to win products we.
With that objective in mind, massey described a new and revolutionary routine to get healthy, wellbehaved waves, curls and coils. There are lots of sulfate free shampoos that are okay. The method is shortened to cgm, to be more inclusive. What sets this approach apart from others is the fact that it can be applied to anyone who has curly hair, it is not just for african hair, in fact, its creator, lorraine massey is. For curly haired girls living in dry climates, this leavein conditioner is the perfect solution for sealing in moisture. This method was first made popular in december 2001, when hairstylist lorraine massey released her haircare guide, curly girl. So yes, my hair was very frizzy and damaged at first. However, the wikihow says it takes a while for the results to show im going to a big thing in a few weeks time and id rather my hair be in. The curly girl method cheat sheet for your transition in 2020. Shampoos that contain sulfates are often very drying to the hair and strip it of the natural oils that are produced by the scalp. She now works independently, teaching the curl by curl cutting technique and leading the movement to more natural hair care products with the launch of her new company, curlyworld. I dont think going to a salon for this is an option for me right now. There are so many articles explaining how the curly girl method works and why its the best way to take care of curly hair. Oct 10, 2012 the curly girl method, developed by lorraine massey and discussed in her book, curly girl.
Created by curly hair evangelist lorraine masseythe goto curl expert featured in allure, instyle, lucky, seventeen, and the new york times, and founder of several curly salons and curly products in new york citycurly girl is the surprising bible for. A favorite for several reasons, the curly girl method, from lorraine masseys book curly girl. Among other things, it calls for the use of a cleansing conditioner in place of shampoo also called conditioner washing or cowashing. One of the women, in her testimony, even refers to it as the curly girl religion unless that was a typo for regimen, and thats not too far off the mark. Jan, 2011 the curly girl manifesto is back, now completely revised, updated, and expanded by more than a third with allnew material. Oct 18, 2014 the curly girl method was invented by lorraine massey the inventor of devacurl and it is a method in which you go shampoo free to give your curls some ultra moisture. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and find your inner curl celebrate the. Nov 23, 2009 if you were to distill the curly girl book down into a few sentences and believe me, you can, here are its tenets. The curly girl method, developed by lorraine massey and discussed in her book, curly girl. Ive been using the devacurl line and really like it so far. All about the curly girl method curlynikki natural. It only takes me a few minutes to detangle, and i do it on dry hair i just ended my year transition at the end of february and i havent used a comb or brush since april of last year. There are many products out there for curly haired girls and guys to choose from, but not all of them are great for your hair.
Because everything was written in extremes like all wavy hair is like this and no curly hair is i got extremely confused trying to fit myself into her hairtyping system. I dont really follow the curly girl method, or maybe i do i dont really know what the rules are. Im completely new to the curly girl method, but from what ive seen in this subreddit im looking forward to trying it out on my hair. Curly girl is the best information book you will find to take care of curly hair. Curly girl by lorraine massey, michele bender waterstones. The method is based on bringing a huge amount of moisture to your hair, eliminating harsh surfactants i. When transitioning to natural hair, one of the first things you learn is the importance of ingredients in natural hair products the general rule of thumb used to be if you cant pronounce it, dont use it in your hair. She coauthors and ghostwrites books with highprofile experts and celebrities. Mar 28, 2017 the curly girl method ive always dreamed of my waves being ringlets and getting amazing curls all over my head, but always thought my hair just wasnt that curly.
The curly girl method is a method used to care for hair without the use of shampoo. For this reason, many have been swearing by the curly girl method for years and are thrilled with the results. By lorraine massey with michele bender, the new edition includes. See more ideas about curly girl, curly girl handbook, curly hair styles. The curly girl method, created by lorraine massey in her book curly girl. Created by curly hair evangelist lorraine massey the goto curl expert featured in allure, instyle, lucky, seventeen, and the new york times. When looking for hair care products, sometimes you need to take on a whole new routine instead of looking for a quick fix. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
But its getting about time for me to need to cover my gray again. There are a few steps that are key to the curly girl method. Recently i started to follow the curly girl methodno sulfates and silicones. How long did it take for the curly girl method to make your. It is similar to the no poo method in that it discourages the use of shampoo. Curly girl is the surprising bible for those with naturally curly or wavy hair and a desire to celebrate it, from lorraine massey, owner of the devachan salons and products. Cg method and natural hair curlynikki natural hair care. The curly girl method explained if youre transitioning to natural hair there is a high chance you heard about the curly girl cg method to care for your hair. So i started my curly girl journey just under 2 weeks ago. Ive been using the shampoo it about once every 2 weeks when cowash isnt cutting it. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. All of the best products and methods for curly hair.
One easy way to check a product is to put the ingredients into an online analyzer. To keep her natural curls their very best, nikia recommends sheamoisture jamaican black castor oil leavein conditioner. Among other things, it calls for the use of a cleansing conditioner in place of shampoo also called conditioner washing or cowashing, no silicones used in many commercial. Jan, 2011 lorraine massey is the author of curly girl. I thought the curlyasidentity stuff was a little heavyhanded.
From now on, the only time you get to comb your hair is when its wet. The number one bete noire of the curly girl is the split end, which we get with alarming frequency. The curly girl method, from lorraine masseys book curly girl. Its in desert essence fragrance free shampoo which is in the hg product list. Most shampoos contain sulfates and most conditioners and styling products contain silicones. Created by curly hair evangelist lorraine masseythe goto curl expert. Weve rounded up the top 5 products with recommendations by the famous curly girls who use them. I finger comb every other day, moisturize daily and thats. While the guidelines in masseys book are mainly based on curly, wavy and afro hair textures, you can personalize the method to fit the needs of your own head of hair. Dipalmitoylethyl hydroxyethylmonium methosulfate or methosulfate by itself. I tried the curly girl method, this is what happened. The handbook with michele bender michele bender is an awardwinning freelance book and magazine writer.
The handbook, is a healthy way for naturals to care for their hair without harsh chemicals like silicones and sulfates. After register, you can access the whole variety of books unlimited. Curly girl method finger combing long hair care forum. In the cg method, you do not use any hair products with. Top products guides and resources for easy product selection ingredients learn how to read your hair product labels diy products easytomake recipes for all your haircare needs editors choice our editors share their top hair and skincare products best of the best community member favorites make up this coveted list giveaways enter to win products we all love. Dec 20, 2001 the curly girl manifesto is back, now completely revised, updated, and expanded by more than a third with allnew material. The tightly curly ingredient database in the side bar labels it as avoid, but the copypaste ingredient checker doesnt flag it. Say no to shampoo, unplug the dryer, and kiss frizz and bad hair days goodbye. I kind of do the curly girl method i couldnt fully wean myself of some things mostly combing my hair out with a widetoothed comb with conditioner in the shower i have really thick curly hair that tangles easily, and finger combing just didnt work for me. Curly girl method ingredients to avoid curly girl method. And you only use a comb with big, widelyspaced teeth. Different hair types just wont react the same, and if you have curly hair im sure you know how damageprone it is.
Treat curly hair gently no brushes, no rough towels, no blowdryers 4. When the curly girl hand book was first published, straight hair was the prevailing style for women in the usa, the u. Once a week try to do a an apple cider vinegar rinse between cowash and conditioning. Finding the perfect hair products for your curly hair can be a tough task. How long did it take for the curly girl method to make. The curly girl method 359 posts add message report. Here are twentyfive curly girl approved products you can find at your drugstore.
The curly girl manifesto is back, now completely revised, updated, and expanded by more than a third with allnew material. I recently realized that i have been using the cg method for almost a year now. I want this article to focus on something different. The curly girl method was invented by lorraine massey the inventor of devacurl and it is a method in which you go shampoo free to give your curls some ultra moisture. The handbook, a book written by lorraine massey and deborah chiel which helps people embrace their natural hair texture. The handbook, founder of devachan salons, and cofounder of devacurl products. Medium coarse, normal elasticity, normal porosity now know thanks to curl wizard analysis. Curly girl is a method for getting the most out of natural waves and curls, but if your hair is 1a it wont really do anything for you. Curly girl method beginners, here are the answers to some tips to help you navigate the transition phase of this cult favorite curly hair routine. She now works independently, teaching the curl by curltm cutting technique and leading the movement to more natural hair care products with the launch of her new company, curlyworld tm. At a time when pinstraight hair was the ideal look for all. Curly girl extras you want to know about to get started.