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

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Routinely co-washing or skipping cleanser completely doesn’t have great results for most,” says Claire. “Instead, choose a sulphate-free shampoo or a scalp scrub to keep your scalp clean.”

Joleigh added that, ultimately, water is the magic ingredient for curly hair. "Frizz is just dehydrated curls, so if you want hydrated curls without frizz, you need to allow as much water as possible in," she said. Finally, the Twisted Sista Amazing Dream Curl Gel is another popular gel and is great for tight curl patterns. It offers a lightweight feel with a strong hold. Don’t wash your hair too much – seriously, don’ It really isn’t necessary and you’re doing it more harm than good by going in for the daily wash. Once or twice a week is enough, three times a week, max. The first step to starting the Curly Girl Method is knowing what NOT to do. There are many common, everyday hair care practices that many of us have been using all of our lives that are actually damaging to curly hair. Here are 7 things to avoid when following the CG Method. Don’t use

Gels

Wrong products or even too many products can cause your hair to turn dry, frizzy, or even damage it further. 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. So to summarise, ACV rinse, deep condition with banana hair food, end the wash with cold water, scrunch your curls with mousse, apply gel after plopping and diffuse on cold or air dry. See how you get on! 🙂 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. Try the Ecostyler Oil Styling Gel made with 100% pure olive oil, for example. Helping your scalp regulate its natural moisturizing system, you won’t have to worry about it drying out your curls or leaving a crunch. On the contrary: it leaves your curls with a healthy shine whilst taming the frizz.

Don’t towel-dry your hair – no, not even gently. It creates frizz and roughens up the hair cuticles. Once the conditioner is applied thoroughly, it’s time to get rid of knots and tangles, a curly girl’s second arch nemesis after humidity, of course. The original Curly Girl Method says steer clear of combs and brushes and after my experience, I’d advise that, too. But many iterations online have updated the method to be more user-friendly and say wide-tooth combs are allowed. But if you want to go with the OG Curly Girl Method, use your fingers. Once your curls are tangle-free, rinse 90% of the conditioner out of your hair. The tiny bit of conditioner left in acts as a primer to your styling products. Trust me, it’s a pro secret that I do every single time. 4. Style

Foams

Are your curls extremely thirsty? Then treat them to an extra hydrating regular conditioner as a follow-up for a refreshed look and feel. Fortunately, there are many Curly Girl approved products available and they’re all fantastic. A true favourite of mine and amongst the Curly Girl community is DevaCurl’s No-Poo Decadence which is a “zero lather, ultra-moisturizing milk cleanser”. If you’re having issues with your current gel or simply fancy trying out a more high-end brand, this one is for you.

scrunch out the excess water from your hair and apply gel or mousse again. You’ll need more than you think. The CURLSMITH Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash is a vegan co-wash for wavy, curly, and coily hair and definitely lives up to the hype. Don’t worry if you have frizzy curls to begin with. It takes a long time to get those big juicy clumps of curls in the shower if you’re just starting out. Intrigued by the thought of embracing your natural curls but not sure where to start? We've got you covered. Here is everything you need to know about the Curly Girl Method and how to do it yourself, according to an expert. What is the Curly Girl Method?At this point, you can kiss sulfates goodbye: They are no longer welcome in this method. “It’s recommended to follow up with a cleaning conditioner or sulfate-free shampoo,” Williams says. Just be sure to massage your scalp, with your finger tips not your nails, for at least a minute before rinsing. 3. Condition 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. Traditional bath towels: Gone are the days when you use the same towel for your hair and your body. The Curl Girl Method says towel-drying the hair can not only cause breakage and snapping of the strands, but it also creates frizz. If you don’t prefer air drying, reach for an old t-shirt or a microfiber towel that will sop up water without roughing the hair cuticle. As I mentioned before, the truth is, you should always feel free to tweak and adapt these rules to work for you and your own hair, so you’re by no means doing anything wrong if you should decide to bend them a little bit here and there. Always do what’s right for you using the Curly Girl Method UK as a guideline. Don ´t The Curly Girl Method, from Lorraine Massey’s book “ Curly Girl: 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. While this set of recommendations has been shown to have incredible results for many curlies in our community, you should always feel free to modify them to suit your hair! The dos and don’ts of the Curly Girl Method