I trained all of my curls to go in one direction by sleeping in pin curls at night. It makes it stay neater and less frizzy between washes, and you can regroup the clumps bigger or smaller whenever you want because they're all going the same way!
Through much trial and error, as a 2 b wavy girl, I discovered pin curls. I don’t have time to refresh my hair every morning as my hair takes forever to dry. Hours. And it is short. I discovered if I make big pin curls at night exactly how you do it except using 1 finger because my hair is short, using gel, and wrap in my husband’s t shirt, the curls are almost dry in the morning. I take out the pin curls and let them air dry more if needed. Then I separate the clumps into smaller clumps till I am happy with the look. I ‘scrub’ my scalp with my fingers to even out my roots and generously hairspray. I finally love my curls. I can refresh like this for a week. Even though my hair is thick I get by with 12-15 pin curls so I can do it in 10 minutes as opposed to 2 hours in the morning. Sorry for the long post, but I haven’t seen anyone else doing what I do and I have scoured the internet looking for ideas. I just accidentally happened on this because I was ready to give up on curls. Now I love my curls!
Wow.. Your hair!!! YOUR HAIR!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍..the only time I want to grow out my hair is after watching your videos... You make it look so easy, but definitely trying out the pin curling technique soon.. Awesome video, love your background too..
I recently heat damaged my bangs after spending over 2 years getting my curly hair to become healthy again, hopefully this will work till the heat damage grows out (thankfully the roots aren’t damaged that badly
I don't know if it will work for you Alisha! Try pin curls/finger coils with one finger and drop the curls down quickly, maybe that would work better for your curl type.
Hey michelle, thanks for this detailed videos. Infact thanks for all the descriptive curly hair videos. They are very much useful. Can you pls guide me here, my hair is wavy but thin. Also feels heavy/oily with stylers. If I use leave in hair is instantly oily no matter less amount I use. And if I dont use a leave in and directly apply gel then hair feels dry, frizzy no definition. There are a few clumps but not defined. What to do in this situation?
Thank you Shivie!!! Are you very early in your cgm journey? Like month 1 or 2? I remember my hair being super oily and heavy initially on CGM. I used to have massive migraines that were very difficult to deal with. With time my hair adjusted. Luckily in the Indian market we have options for leave ins that are very light as well as leave in that's are very heavy. I would say check out the kumuda conditioner (protein) by just herbs or the yellow leave in conditioner by fix my curls(protein) or the argan oil conditioner by wow(not as light but your only semi light moisture option). All 3 are relatively light and won't make your heavy feel oily or heavy if you use a small amount mixed in with water. For definition I would say Denman brush or a wide tooth comb with upright styling all the way. For volume I would say try upside down styling. Could you tell me if you have low porosity hair? If you do, then use a heat cap and deep condition with a heavy hair mask. Wash off thoroughly with warm water and style without leave in and see if that works for you. Please clarify asap and more regularly since your hair probably has a propensity to get build up. In essence, experiment experiment experiment! But I promise your scalp and hair will reset with time.
@@MichelleManuel thank u so much for elaborated reply. My name is shivani😊 Have been using FMC leave in but my hair doesn't seem to like it even a bit. No mater i increase or decrease the amount it will make my hair oily and lifeless wjich later leads to frizz. I am into Cg more than a year now, still not able to figure out actually what I need to do particularly for my hair. Will consider your recommendations, thanks🙂
Hi! You’re hair is beautiful. What type of pin curls do you use? Could you provide url or name and brand? I get migraines and some pins trigger a migraine 😢
Hello, your video made me realize that my hair is naturally wavy 2b. I used to watch all the videos that help a girl straighten her hair, but after stumbling up on yours, it shook me that I was so late to realize the natural texture of my hair. I just had a doubt regarding clump training. I have very thin clumps and that too I have many of them. How do I refresh my clumps in this case? It just takes a lot of time to pin curl them and make it into a huge clump. My curls are so limp too. Also I had just started CGM and I have low volume in my hair. I have tried upside down styling, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Hoping you would reply! keep inspiring!!
Hi Celina! Please don't try this on your entire head. It will take an eternity. This is a very superficial technique that I use when I want to refresh but I only have 5 mins to get the job done and don't have time to dry my hair. If you're looking for thicker clumps have a look at my latest video. I style upright. The tool that you use will determine your clump size. Failing which, you can try the bowl method. It will give you the thickest clumps possible. You'll find many videos on youtube. Also I want to thank you for sharing your journey. It brought me so much joy! ❤️
Yayyyyy another video, which is again going to be awsommmme and well researched.😍😍😍😍😍 Edit_ woaaaaahhh the clumps look so good later on. Can it be done on day 1 wet hair, right out of shower.
@@seematiwari3332 do 4 a day! That way it isn't such a task. I only corrected a few superficial clumps but the entire appearance changed if you noticed.
Is your hair grey at roots or is it just the lighting? I'm afraid if i keep using so many products I'll get grey hair that's why I am asking. Thank you❤️
My hair had been grey since the age of 13. Hair products don't make your hair grey prematurely. Genetics and liver issues can cause greying. I have the latter. My entire family does actually.
Hi Michelle, This Enliven gel has 5 different variants, as you said here that no.5 is keratin one, but what about the rest 4? Are all of them are keratin-infused???
Hi Arpita! So the orange one is the keratin variant. Red level 3 hold Blue level 4 hold Orange (keratin) level 4 hold Green level 5 hold. Only the orange one has keratin if I'm not mistaken.
Unfortunately, on Amazon, I'm only able to see Level 2 White one Level 3 Redone Level 4 Blue one & Level 5 Green one.. There is no Orange... Or Level 3 is the Orange one.. 🙏I'm sorry if you are getting irritated I want to grab this hence confirming it from you...
@@arpitamittra4989 I could say don't count on your gel to give you moisture first off. Secondly don't rely on a gel that has alcohol to give you moisture. On the contrary, remember that alcohol does tend to dry out the hair. I broke this down in my protein moisture balance video. That being said some of the enliven gels do have vitamin B5 which is a humectant. So technically yes, moisture it is. :)
Sure! If the rollers are the right size for your curls, you can absolutely use them. It might be a task releasing the curls from the rollers in a semi wet state, but worth a shot. Let me know how it goes
I'm team no refresh also team upright styling so I never have an issue with my clumps being stringy. Only when I started using different styling techniques with the Denman brush and upside styling, I noticed my clumps went for a toss. That is when I decided to pin curl my hair as a restorative measure. So to answer your question, not often at all. I only do this when my clumps are in horrible shape and desperately need the help. You could also do this if you don't like refreshing and are concerned about hygral fatigue but need some help with your superficial curl clumps on certain special days.
Michelle Manuel wow that is pure genius! I have noticed that my hair is worst when I refresh and I don’t know why it gets so stiff even when I don’t use a lot of products in the refresh . We have similar textures hair so I will definitely try this technique. It is good that it wasn’t the whole hair , otherwise I would be so overwhelmed:D
@@katerinaikalina if your hair doesn't like to be refreshed, you might have medium to low porosity hair. Try a no product refresh and see if that works better. Also clarify more frequently. Hope this helps. ❤️
Michelle Manuel thanks , yes a lot of People advices me to clarify, because since my curly girl start I haven’t gone it. And I plan , bin haven’t found a good clarifying shampoo here in Austria yet . And a lot of products recommendations are for american products which are so difficult and expensive to become here in Europe .
Hey dear, I have dry frizzy and a bit curly hair..please suggest which leave in conditioner would be better. Garnier fructis sleek and shine leave in cream or loreal oil in creme..will b grateful.. thank u
My curls naturally curl toward like to the left and some to the right and it looks good but like there’s no volume or anything. My curls don’t bounce unless they are like the smaller curls. My curl clumps form naturally and I’ve been trying to separate them because it’s getting out of hand. I also don’t have any curls at my roots 💀 it’s just my roots directly into a big curl clump.
This is full day exercise. Girls who r working having kids, need to manage home as well. Can't find out so much time to do this. A BIG "NO" For me to this video.
Hello sweet Meenakshi! Your opinion about having less time is absolutely valid especially during these trying times. Every technique is not for everyone and should not be taken as such. I also manage a house, cook and clean, have a full time job and also do youtube on the side as a hobby. I totally relate to not having enough time. Sometimes there aren't enough hours in the day!!!! It's too much really! Curly hair is a lot and you could customise your routine to fit your needs. Please please don't feel pressured to follow every video I make. Sending you a big hug! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
@@MichelleManuel Thanks for ur reply dear.. actually i am new to CG method.. just 5 days. So i m very keen to look out solutions for the problems which i am facing these days after implementing CG method. I have seen a lot of videos or u can say all the time i m trying figure out things which will be useful. Since u r experienced to this. Can u help me out with a page or blog or vlog where they discuss or encourage or guide newbies? My hair r getting stringy, not bouncy, never clumped perfectly. M looking for solution. Pls help
@@meenakshisaxena4622 hey Meenakshi! So maybe you could check out my playlist for beginners. I've created my channel like a course. I start from the beginning and then as you progress, the level becomes more difficult. You can also google cg blogs in india. You will find many other creators. I have a strong feeling you might be able to relate to them better.
I trained all of my curls to go in one direction by sleeping in pin curls at night. It makes it stay neater and less frizzy between washes, and you can regroup the clumps bigger or smaller whenever you want because they're all going the same way!
That's great to hear. Whats your natural curl pattern?
Through much trial and error, as a 2 b wavy girl, I discovered pin curls. I don’t have time to refresh my hair every morning as my hair takes forever to dry. Hours. And it is short. I discovered if I make big pin curls at night exactly how you do it except using 1 finger because my hair is short, using gel, and wrap in my husband’s t shirt, the curls are almost dry in the morning. I take out the pin curls and let them air dry more if needed. Then I separate the clumps into smaller clumps till I am happy with the look. I ‘scrub’ my scalp with my fingers to even out my roots and generously hairspray. I finally love my curls. I can refresh like this for a week. Even though my hair is thick I get by with 12-15 pin curls so I can do it in 10 minutes as opposed to 2 hours in the morning. Sorry for the long post, but I haven’t seen anyone else doing what I do and I have scoured the internet looking for ideas. I just accidentally happened on this because I was ready to give up on curls. Now I love my curls!
Your curls are so moisturized
My gawd you and your hair! Absolutely gorgeous 😍 I really love this technique you’re showing here! I will give it a go 😊
Please do! It's superficial and hardly takes 5 mins to do once you know how which way your hair curls. ❤️
Wow.. Your hair!!! YOUR HAIR!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍..the only time I want to grow out my hair is after watching your videos... You make it look so easy, but definitely trying out the pin curling technique soon.. Awesome video, love your background too..
Thanks Pali! You better grow it out! I'm keeping an eye on you! And do try the technique!
I think we have the same hair. I’m only day 3 😮. I’m watching all your videos and omg my hair already looks 90% better 💕thank you
Awesome techniques
Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Totally going to try this on my wavy hair. Thanks! :)
Please do! It faster and easier than you think. ❤️
I recently heat damaged my bangs after spending over 2 years getting my curly hair to become healthy again, hopefully this will work till the heat damage grows out (thankfully the roots aren’t damaged that badly
Awesome technique. Good going Mich
Thanks Rochelle!!! ❤️❤️❤️
You have such beautiful hair!!!
Thank you so much. ❤️
Wowwww u r my c g inspiration 😍😍😍😍
Thanks babe!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Some curls everyday - much practical.
At the start of video i was like are we gonna do this for whole hair! But then relieved 😂
Oh man! I don't have that kind of patience! I am in awe of girls that finger coil all of your hair every wash day. I could never!!!! 😂😂😂😂
Thank you so much for this video 😍it was needed
Thanks babe! ❤️❤️
You look so so good!!
Thank you Karn. ❤️
Your hair is the most beautiful hair i've ever seen---
That's a huge huge compliment. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
I think this comment totally changed my week.
I haven't tried the cgm yet, but I hope it will help my frizzy hair from too much hair fall and give it a good definition. 🤞
Your hair looks amazing!!! 😍
Gotta try this💃
I don't know if it will work for you Alisha! Try pin curls/finger coils with one finger and drop the curls down quickly, maybe that would work better for your curl type.
@@MichelleManuel because some clumps at the nape of my neck coil demurely
They coil demurely she says! I just had a good chuckle reading this! ❤️❤️
Your clumps look great👍
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
Hey michelle, thanks for this detailed videos. Infact thanks for all the descriptive curly hair videos. They are very much useful.
Can you pls guide me here, my hair is wavy but thin. Also feels heavy/oily with stylers. If I use leave in hair is instantly oily no matter less amount I use. And if I dont use a leave in and directly apply gel then hair feels dry, frizzy no definition. There are a few clumps but not defined.
What to do in this situation?
Thank you Shivie!!!
Are you very early in your cgm journey? Like month 1 or 2? I remember my hair being super oily and heavy initially on CGM. I used to have massive migraines that were very difficult to deal with. With time my hair adjusted. Luckily in the Indian market we have options for leave ins that are very light as well as leave in that's are very heavy.
I would say check out the kumuda conditioner (protein) by just herbs or the yellow leave in conditioner by fix my curls(protein) or the argan oil conditioner by wow(not as light but your only semi light moisture option). All 3 are relatively light and won't make your heavy feel oily or heavy if you use a small amount mixed in with water.
For definition I would say Denman brush or a wide tooth comb with upright styling all the way. For volume I would say try upside down styling.
Could you tell me if you have low porosity hair? If you do, then use a heat cap and deep condition with a heavy hair mask. Wash off thoroughly with warm water and style without leave in and see if that works for you.
Please clarify asap and more regularly since your hair probably has a propensity to get build up.
In essence, experiment experiment experiment! But I promise your scalp and hair will reset with time.
@@MichelleManuel thank u so much for elaborated reply. My name is shivani😊
Have been using FMC leave in but my hair doesn't seem to like it even a bit. No mater i increase or decrease the amount it will make my hair oily and lifeless wjich later leads to frizz.
I am into Cg more than a year now, still not able to figure out actually what I need to do particularly for my hair.
Will consider your recommendations, thanks🙂
@@Shivislittleworld that sucks to hear. :( :( Try a hair mask with a heat cap and no leave in. Scrunch with gel. ❤️❤️❤️
@@MichelleManuel that's will try
Hi! You’re hair is beautiful. What type of pin curls do you use? Could you provide url or name and brand? I get migraines and some pins trigger a migraine 😢
I understand. Migraines are the worst!
These are the pins I use amzn.to/43UyYyA
Is it just me that everytime I try to fix my curls with bobby pin it comes off and ruins the curls further. Tik tak clips are so easy to handle😇
Tik tak clips for the win then! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
U r too good in explaining
Thanks you Ketaki!
Hello, your video made me realize that my hair is naturally wavy 2b. I used to watch all the videos that help a girl straighten her hair, but after stumbling up on yours, it shook me that I was so late to realize the natural texture of my hair. I just had a doubt regarding clump training. I have very thin clumps and that too I have many of them. How do I refresh my clumps in this case? It just takes a lot of time to pin curl them and make it into a huge clump. My curls are so limp too. Also I had just started CGM and I have low volume in my hair. I have tried upside down styling, but it doesn't seem to make a difference. Hoping you would reply! keep inspiring!!
Hi Celina! Please don't try this on your entire head. It will take an eternity. This is a very superficial technique that I use when I want to refresh but I only have 5 mins to get the job done and don't have time to dry my hair.
If you're looking for thicker clumps have a look at my latest video. I style upright. The tool that you use will determine your clump size. Failing which, you can try the bowl method. It will give you the thickest clumps possible. You'll find many videos on youtube.
Also I want to thank you for sharing your journey. It brought me so much joy! ❤️
I couldn't find your upright curl technique video, can you please point me to the same?
Yayyyyy another video, which is again going to be awsommmme and well researched.😍😍😍😍😍
Edit_ woaaaaahhh the clumps look so good later on. Can it be done on day 1 wet hair, right out of shower.
It absolutely can but that would be SO much work! I cannot imagine!
Oh yea., it would be better to stick with thid technique.
@@seematiwari3332 do 4 a day! That way it isn't such a task. I only corrected a few superficial clumps but the entire appearance changed if you noticed.
Yeah. It totally transformed the look
Is your hair grey at roots or is it just the lighting? I'm afraid if i keep using so many products I'll get grey hair that's why I am asking.
Thank you❤️
My hair had been grey since the age of 13. Hair products don't make your hair grey prematurely. Genetics and liver issues can cause greying. I have the latter. My entire family does actually.
@@MichelleManuel okay, thank you so much for replying ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hi, do u have video on styling upright after shower? Loved this video🤗😊
Hi Shima! Yes I do.
Here you go:
ua-cam.com/video/re_rMF6nbRA/v-deo.html
Wow I'm loving your videos....great job....keep going..... following you on Instagram now❤️
Thank you Afrin! ❤️❤️
You just solved my problem ☺
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Where did you get your turtle neck top from?? It’s nice
It was my mother's top. No idea where she got it
Hi Michelle,
This Enliven gel has 5 different variants, as you said here that no.5 is keratin one, but what about the rest 4? Are all of them are keratin-infused???
Hi Arpita!
So the orange one is the keratin variant.
Red level 3 hold
Blue level 4 hold
Orange (keratin) level 4 hold
Green level 5 hold.
Only the orange one has keratin if I'm not mistaken.
Does that mean the rest are the moisture???
Unfortunately, on Amazon, I'm only able to see
Level 2 White one
Level 3 Redone
Level 4 Blue one &
Level 5 Green one..
There is no Orange... Or Level 3 is the Orange one..
🙏I'm sorry if you are getting irritated I want to grab this hence confirming it from you...
@@arpitamittra4989 I could say don't count on your gel to give you moisture first off. Secondly don't rely on a gel that has alcohol to give you moisture. On the contrary, remember that alcohol does tend to dry out the hair. I broke this down in my protein moisture balance video.
That being said some of the enliven gels do have vitamin B5 which is a humectant. So technically yes, moisture it is. :)
@@arpitamittra4989 I have them on my amazon store. Maybe you can find them there?
www.amazon.in/shop/michellemanuel
Hey Michelle, I have 2b/2c, high porosity hair. Which enliven get should I purchase?
I would first request you to watch my enliven gel vs curl up gel video. See if you're ok with the pros and cons. If you are check out the blue gel.
Can we use rollers to train?
Sure! If the rollers are the right size for your curls, you can absolutely use them. It might be a task releasing the curls from the rollers in a semi wet state, but worth a shot. Let me know how it goes
@@MichelleManuel Thank you!
How often do you do this ?
I'm team no refresh also team upright styling so I never have an issue with my clumps being stringy. Only when I started using different styling techniques with the Denman brush and upside styling, I noticed my clumps went for a toss. That is when I decided to pin curl my hair as a restorative measure. So to answer your question, not often at all. I only do this when my clumps are in horrible shape and desperately need the help.
You could also do this if you don't like refreshing and are concerned about hygral fatigue but need some help with your superficial curl clumps on certain special days.
Michelle Manuel wow that is pure genius! I have noticed that my hair is worst when I refresh and I don’t know why it gets so stiff even when I don’t use a lot of products in the refresh . We have similar textures hair so I will definitely try this technique. It is good that it wasn’t the whole hair , otherwise I would be so overwhelmed:D
@@katerinaikalina oh man imagine the level of dedication to do the whole head on one go! I could never!!!
@@katerinaikalina if your hair doesn't like to be refreshed, you might have medium to low porosity hair. Try a no product refresh and see if that works better. Also clarify more frequently. Hope this helps. ❤️
Michelle Manuel thanks , yes a lot of People advices me to clarify, because since my curly girl start I haven’t gone it. And I plan , bin haven’t found a good clarifying shampoo here in Austria yet . And a lot of products recommendations are for american products which are so difficult and expensive to become here in Europe .
What if I need thinner clumps with soft waves????
Use a smaller tooth comb. Use less gel. Or try sock curls or robe curls
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Are you doing it in your wash day after drying your hair?
No. Doing this on non washdays.
Hey dear, I have dry frizzy and a bit curly hair..please suggest which leave in conditioner would be better. Garnier fructis sleek and shine leave in cream or loreal oil in creme..will b grateful.. thank u
Haven't tried any of these.
🥹❤️
I guess the problem was upside down styling😊
Ahhhh! Don't dismiss upside down styling completely though. Try again after 4 to 5 months when your hair is comfortable doing its thing.
You look gorgeous!!! But too much of hardwork.
Thanks Shalini! Yup. This technique might not be for everyone. It's true
My curls naturally curl toward like to the left and some to the right and it looks good but like there’s no volume or anything. My curls don’t bounce unless they are like the smaller curls. My curl clumps form naturally and I’ve been trying to separate them because it’s getting out of hand. I also don’t have any curls at my roots 💀 it’s just my roots directly into a big curl clump.
The whole process looks so exhausting :-| or I am plain lazy
Hahahaha! Well every technique is not suited to everyone! You do you!
Your new subscriber today 🙋♀️
Spent you question onInstagram
Hope for your reply sister ❤️❤️❤️
Oh cool. Will check it out! ❤️
This is full day exercise. Girls who r working having kids, need to manage home as well. Can't find out so much time to do this.
A BIG "NO" For me to this video.
Hello sweet Meenakshi! Your opinion about having less time is absolutely valid especially during these trying times.
Every technique is not for everyone and should not be taken as such.
I also manage a house, cook and clean, have a full time job and also do youtube on the side as a hobby. I totally relate to not having enough time. Sometimes there aren't enough hours in the day!!!! It's too much really!
Curly hair is a lot and you could customise your routine to fit your needs.
Please please don't feel pressured to follow every video I make.
Sending you a big hug! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
@@MichelleManuel Thanks for ur reply dear.. actually i am new to CG method.. just 5 days.
So i m very keen to look out solutions for the problems which i am facing these days after implementing CG method.
I have seen a lot of videos or u can say all the time i m trying figure out things which will be useful.
Since u r experienced to this. Can u help me out with a page or blog or vlog where they discuss or encourage or guide newbies? My hair r getting stringy, not bouncy, never clumped perfectly.
M looking for solution. Pls help
@@meenakshisaxena4622 hey Meenakshi! So maybe you could check out my playlist for beginners. I've created my channel like a course. I start from the beginning and then as you progress, the level becomes more difficult.
You can also google cg blogs in india. You will find many other creators. I have a strong feeling you might be able to relate to them better.