You're to cute! And thank you!! I've needed this so badly. Disabled with multiple back/ spine issues, along with circulation complications, I can't do the upside down styling. This was a huge help!!
I've been doing the curly girl method for 6 months and had always done the upside down method with the squish. Just tried to right side up with brushing my hair back... AND OMG THE BEST CLUMPS I'VE GOTTEN SO FAR!
In the snot gel, one Amazon reviewer was concerned about the safety of ingredient phenoxyethanol, especially for mothers. May want to research further.
You're the only person who says to apply conditioner with soaking wet hair. I cannot do it. My hair gets zero conditioner when I do. So, I have to squeeze out almost all the water then apply the conditioner and add water to move it around. Maybe once my hair isn't so dry I won't have to do it this way anymore
As I'm binging videos, I really appreciate that you show how you get your results but also don't shy away from the real life of hair. Babying curls in between wash days is just not practical when going out and about, chasing a child, living life. Thank you for decreasing that anxiety.
Courtney, you lucky woman. Even though I have coarsish hair, doing the amount of scrunching you do will absolutely kill any waves I get and no styling product will bring them back.
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Thank you. I actually do (at the end of my shower I probably spend 5 minutes adding waves to my hair). Still, more than 1-2 scrunches kills any/all of my 2a/2b waves (except the rebellious 2c face-framing clump on the left side that starts behaving like the rest of my hair when it's below my shoulders). I found that I get the best/most beautiful (get the most compliments hair) when I fully rinse out my conditioner and don't use any product. Granted, waves last no more than 2 days but by day 3 post wash my scalp starts wanting to be brushed and I oblige.
ever since i started my hair journey ive been having issues with upside down styling, and it got really demotivating since so many seem to swear by it. this video made me take a few steps back and i started upright styling and brushing everything back like i used to before, and i was so surprised by how good it looked! thank you :')
I switched to upright styling in the last couple of months and it's helped me so much! I no longer have weird parts in my hair (especially in the crown area). Probably the only thing I do differently than you are doing is that I do flip my head upside down to diffuse. As long as I comb my hair straight back while I'm in the shower before adding my products, I will still get that volume. Like you, I flip my hair upside down to root fluff... I'll do it several times in a row, like a hard rocker. LOL
I was actually trying to figure out a new styling technique and this video came at the perfect time! I love upright styling so I’m so happy to see an updated routine this way! This seems fast but super effective. Very cute results!
I wish I could have seen the full drying technique, because I was very surprised your hair went from being smoothed back to your normal, easy to flip waves. I have to “organize” my clumps w a wet brush in the way I want it to dry on my head when it’s dry…I can’t upside down style, that’s never worked for me and I get some movement like 5%, from up right styling but def not from smoothed back wet to dry waves that can flip across the center part…that was magical how you got that to happen 🙃
Your tiny bump is so cute☺. I follow your curl clump 2.0 method so I'm definitely going to try this. I've been trying bending over slightly at the waist so my head is facing the water stream and it hits direct onto the top and sides of my hair without killing my back lol. I noticed the cantu shampoo and conditioner in my local tesco other day I might need to try it next time I'm in after seeing this ☺
I love the Cantu products! Because I watched one of Courtney's videos using all Cantu. Super affordable, available at Walmart and Amazon and it works for my middle of my back colored 2a all the way to 3a crazy hair. I've only been at this 2 months but following Courtney's suggestions I've learned a lot of helpful information. Hope you love the Cantu when you try it. ❤️
You mentioned Styling Snot Gel in another video and I was intrigued by the name. I found it on Amazon and was even more intrigued by the price. I bought it and I freaking LOVE it. I don't know what will happen when the dew point changes, but for now, it is my absolute go to. I get a cast faster and better than any other product. Thank you for sharing that tidbit! I'll try brushing my hair back and some of the other things you've mentioned here. I go back and forth between you and Manes by Mell. I do brush the gel in, but I have found that the methods used by Mell don't work for me. Like I said, I go back and forth, I try (with success and failure), I adopt and adapt. I've learned so much from both of you. Thank you for all that you do!
Wish I could send you a pic. Did the stand up last night and worked great! Anytime I do anything upside down it gets tangled so standing up did great for me.
I find that the Ouidad method of "scrunch the crunch" (what Ouidad calls "breaking the cast") REALLY helps to keep the frizzy at bay. You essentially pineapple your hair and squeeze around the ponytail from root to end.
Glad you made an upright tutorial, I had been using your previous method and getting decent enough results but it was murder on my back. Going to give this a shot tomorrow :)
I usually do upright styling & brush everything back, too, I just haven't thought about squishing the products in. Thank you, Courtney! The way I dry my hair to get volume & more curl definition, is sort of pixie diffusing & I find it helps with the drying time. I let the long prongs of the diffuser bowl do the work. After placing a section of hair in the diffuser, I give it a little twist & bring it up & instead of placing the prongs of the diffuser directly on my head, I'll just tilt the top of the diffuser towards my head, while having the bottom of it touching my head. I'll even pull the diffuser away from my head, too.
Im so pleased you tried right side up styling. I tried upside down in the beginning but id get a head rush so decided it wasnt worth it. I find i get less frizz right side up styling but always struggled with the diffusing. Now i know what to try next. Thank you!
Thank you! Just setting out to watch this! Ive watched your other ones and in my head im like... Ok.... Ive now got to figure out how to do that standing up in the shower 😂😂 But now youre going to show me and im sure happy about that haha! Thank you!
Congrats on the baby! The timing of this was perfect. I'm very interested to see how your clumps turn out as I watch! It's been hard for me to get good clumps this winter (dry weather).
I've a herniated disc in my back and I've been trying to cut out upside down styling as it's just making things worse, this video is really helpful, thank you!
And I JUST got upside-down styling to work! Lol, I will give it a try next wash day. I think the combing everything forward is what got rid of my crop circle (plus trimming out my copious layers that one blog said caused stringy curls). Maybe it's the combing or brushing straight forward or back that fixes that problem. I will report back. 🥰
Definitely going to try clapping out the cast. Hadn’t heard of that before. Getting rid of the cast without the hair going stringy is a fine art it seems.
This video inspired me attempt to style my hair for Thanksgiving tomorrow instead of blowing it out bc I've been getting such inconsistent curls since having my daughter a couple months ago. Thanks for the tips!
This really helps me as I'm disabled with a myriad of congenital diseases n deformities inside my body. 5 major surgeries in the past 3-4 years. This is so helpful for me! I love styling upside down too but knowing i can get fabulous hair styling upright is AWESOME! n I'm a micro-ploppin' Queen! T shirts only but I'm hoping to get a microfiber towel when I have more funds to throw at my hair! Till then, I'm learning a lit working with what i got. I hover diffuse then pixie diffuse all on low n cool. I do 20 seconds each section! On n off. As long as I'm careful n don't touch my hair too much while diffusing, it works well for me for now. Always experimenting with different techniques n products though. Loving every minute of it! Oh! N sleeping in my satin bonnet changed my curl game too! I'm resting on my recliner a lot of the day so the bonnet or satin/ silk throw over the back of my recliner really protects my hair n style!
Courtney, I'll be honest and tell you I took a break from your channel a while back because I didn't feel I was getting any new info. I recently re- subbed and this video has been a game changer for me. I thank you! The upside down technique was all I had been doing because who doesn't like more volume on top?! But after watching this, the very next wash day I did the right side up technique you shared and holy moley did my hair love it! Better clumps, better curls! I'm so grateful and will never unsub again! Some times a little change makes a big difference!
I just followed your routine in this video this evening after not wearing my hair natural for a few weeks and I am shook at the results. Not only was it so easy to follow but it took way less time than usual. I had actual curls when my hair was wet but they loosened out when it dried. However I'm not fussed seeing as I've been heat styling for the last few weeks. I'm just happy to see my waves are still OK! This technique worked a treat. 😁
Thank you sweet girl! You're my CGM go to person and I'm 2 months into CGM and have better results being up right instead of bent over so I was soooooo happy to see this video from you. Wishing you the best of everything always. ❤️ PS, I'm 63, have long colored blonde hair, it's a 2a all the way to a 3a crazy, curlier underneath and on the sides and wavier on top and in the back. It's fine and low density, I haven't figured out the porosity thing yet. Your videos have been a huge help. Thank you for all you do. ❤️
Thank you so much for this. I have been washing/styling/diffusing upside down for the last 20 months and it's really killing my back! I struggle to get my roots looking smooth and voluminous even when doing it upside down, so I'm really happy to test out something different that will also give my back a break!
This comes at such an opportune time! I have always been an upside down styler but I too must find a new way to style. I'm still in my first trimester and would like to get an upright styling routine down ASAP. I already have lower back pain which makes being bent over for long periods not really reasonable. I will def try this out!
Very helpful video, as always. Here's one for you: one handed curly life. Heading into my THIRD Wrist surgery but first since learning how to do all these techniques. Not sure how I'll do any of this... for 3-6 month recovery time. Waaaaaah!
So excited for right side up! Brushes can do ok for me, but my biggest frustration with volume is my hair grows from the top of my head straight forward! so upside down styling looks great from the clumping perspective but it always sticks flat to my head in the weirdest way. Gonna try your suggestions next wash day, i expect good things ;p
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Yes, but it seems to instead enhance the curl to go forward because my curls also curl towards the front. I have to toy a lot with the top/front to try to dry it back. 🤷🏻♀️ still figuring it out ;)
I was so excited for this video once you mentioned upright styling! I cannot style upside down due to back issues and have really been struggling with stringy waves. So excited to try these techniques out!
Glad to see you doing this as I have to do my hair this way due my health. And yes a deep side parting always helps. Congratulations on the baby as well xx
I began my wavy hair journey some weeks ago and I'm looking forward to trying all these different techniques :D. I tried styling my hair upside down and while the first time was great, I hadn't volume at the base at all, and my hair is not fine. Today is my wash day, I will definitely try this method, so much easier for a lazy person like me. Also the amount of products you used is not a lot, and for people who don't have all these curly hair products yet is amazing. I have curtain bangs so I will be using the finger method to style those
Your curtain bangs will look so pretty! And agreed! Many times I keep it simple. The wavy/curly journey does not have to be complicated or expensive! Also, I have some other videos on budget friendly products and simple wash days!
So learned that I need to cleanse my hair…. Mmmmmmm my curls are very stringy so this step by step process is very helpful…. Without the upside down view :) thank you 🙏
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I watched the starter kit video and ordered the deep conditioner… very very helpful. I’ve been hit and miss trying the curly girl method but haven’t really committed to it. It’s time I start and do it as best as possible and so grateful for all your videos….
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney @Swavy Curly Courtney if you had a Teen Girl with you in the video you could wash and Curl her hair backwards in your kitchen sink
The timing of this video was perfect! 😊 I have been on my wavy journey since March of this year and I've got long, dryer (colored) hair and I watched one of your other recent right side up styling since you've been expecting 🥰 and it did help, but the detail of this one has been super helpful!! I've been doing upside down styling in the shower and actually using those stylers haha but the results are best when I just put it in a bun and let it air dry, for forever, and have been thinking of investing in a diffuser before winter! I have had a lot of tiny knots from trying to brush away from my face upside down and applying the products and then waiting for the scrunch out the crunch part hoping it doesn't look like a mess when i did all the styling upside down 😂 I've been needing this upright video! Thank you so much for sharing!
I have good news for you then. I ran this on one side and my Dyson on the other. The Shark side was noticeably less frizzy and more defined. I think it could be the diffuser shape. I think it blows what I call hard air with a bit more force. Dyson’s dryer blows less substantial air faster. Now I don’t know what I’ll do with the cool looking Dyson mounted on my wall.
@@caitlinjoy2828 no problem. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me. I still can’t bring myself to split up with the Dyson, but it’s basically going to be backup now…
Baby bump 💖 Thanks Courtney for this, going to try brushing my hair all back styling upright & see how it goes. Also my hair is lacking bounce, any suggestions?
Awe thank you Ann! I hope this helps! And have you clarified/deep conditioned recently? Also, including a protein treatment or more balance products (a balance of protein) can help as well! It can take a few years for your hair to be healthy and spring up more.
Loved this. I have just had surgery on my shoulder so have to work out how to look after my hair one handed for at least the next few months. Be grateful for any hints or tips. X
Awe I hope that goes well and that you will have quick healing.🙏 If needed I have another one-handed video but it is for washing/styling upside down. 🥰
I am watching this over and over because you are the Queen of Clumps (lol) and I just am clump challenged. Also want to see a video on the Shark dryer. I have ordered one based on seeing you and Hi Felicia using it.
I have found that I have to style upright because my hair is so fine and thin. Some of this is similar to what I already do and some is new. Definitely going to try! I really want to try the snot gel. 🤣🤣🤣
Your hair is gorgeous! It looks so soft. Mine feels like it had to much product and not soft at all. My hair is very fine and I don't think I've found the right products for me. Any suggestions?
My hair is fine, low density and quite short. I like to use a tiny bit of Bounce curl clump&define cream and a more generous amount of their Light hold gel. No producty feel!
When it's about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way dry I switch my deep part to the other side and it gives me maximum volume with minimal effort and lets my hair dry more evenly.
Thank you! I do have a couple diffusing videos. I will link them below. It is a little different then how I diffused here. ua-cam.com/video/Qe-SAYVlJ2E/v-deo.html -> Original Diffusing Video ua-cam.com/video/d-RhvMIT_gw/v-deo.html -> Updated Diffusing Video
I have short hair (a tiktokmullet i guess) and this routine is very similar to mine! I tend to just be upside down for the top layer of my hair! I'm hard of hearing and i have dyspraxia so i really don't enjoy being upside down for that long but i still manage to get good definition!
I like the segbeauty diffuser. Bowl is a bit wider and doesn't have the weird middle prong like the orchid. It also is compatible with more hair dryers and comes with one of those metal fasteners. I got mine in teal blue. They also sell ones with an even wider end to fit more hair dryers..
Thank you so much Courtney!! I have been struggling sooo much with my hair recently!! 😭😭 It’s been so frustrating but I got a little hope from this video. Thanks again!! ❤️❤️
I was so ready for this video! The first day I got great results. Nice clumps and definition. The second day, one side was great and the other had weighed down, over- moistured stringy curls. And I don't know what I did! Maybe I added too much leave-in conditioner on one side? Too much gel? Also, I'm struggling with dry ends when I diffuse. This is the hard part of going full curly-I often cannot repeat good hair days and don't know what's causing the bad days :(
It is the hard part of having wavy/curly hair. It is hard to obtain good hair days. Even if, you have found the perfect routine and products. It can be many factors too... Try to use a tablespoon to measure your styling. This will help you get the same amount every time. A great, moisturizing line (especially for winter) is Jessicurl! If you have not already done so, try doing a clarifying wash followed by a deep conditioner.
Congratulations! Loving Cantu products as well but I'm having heavier hair fall during my wash days since I switched to them. Is that normal? Washing every 4-5 days currently and I'm new to the curly girl routine. Your videos are pretty fun to watch! Love the suit! btw! 😊
I style upright or upside down depending on how I feel haha. Great video! And ooh you're using the new Shark hair dryer! I have a question. How long are the pins/prongs/teeth(?) of it's diffuser at their max height? I am really interested in this hair dryer but if the diffuser has super short pins, it will be of no use to me and my long hair, it's also why I wasn't interested in a Dyson. (My current diffuser's pins are all 1 inch long...)
Hey Courtney. I can't believe it has been 6 months already! You look so good and I hope you have been feeling good as well. I switched to micro-plopping a while ago as I found it worked much better for me and just recently started trying upright styling due to lifelong back problems. This video was well timed. Both ION and Shark have come out with similar priced Dyson dupe hair dryers so I was wondering what they were like. Still quite pricey but half of the Dyson. You will have to let us know what you think.
Beautiful results! 😍 That dryer is going on my Christmas list! Heya, it looks like Neutrogena may have discontinued their clarifying shampoo. Any new recommendations there?
My one question with this routine is what to do about halo frizz. I noticed ypu didnt seem to being the gel right to the top of the head and i just know if i did that, all my halo frizz will be flying around as soon as i start diffusing. So would i just glaze it over or is there a way to scrunch the top of my head without turning upside down 🤔 im such a newbie and i am sooooo frustrated with the frizz and tangly look my hair always gets. Is it transition? I never colour my hair, rarely used a straightener before. But i had a lot of breakage from not taking care of it past washing and conditioning. So idk. I hope this will work itself out because ita frustrating.
I find that my hair is so slippery now that I can get away with higher heat, but still now higher speed. My hair needs more grit so I actually don’t mind if the heat lift my cuticle a bit.
What advice do you have for keeping clumps together overnight? I’ve tried pineapple bun with a silk scarf wrap but I still wake up to a limp mess most times. I feel like putting my hair up stretches my curls out but maybe I’m doing the pineapple wrong 😅
Finding the right way to preserve your waves and curls overnight is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. You kind of have to try on all the pairs before you figure out what works for you. The jeans that fit your friend perfectly, might not fit you at all. I have a couple videos with different ideas of what to “try on” ua-cam.com/video/8LkK9L7StcA/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/DgnfxSo7Eyg/v-deo.html
Hi I follow since June last year when I started the CG method. Now I do have a question about the Snot (in Dutch it means something you don't associate with hair). People say this is a very heavy gel. So I'm wondering if you also think it is heavy and your waves are going to hang down. I also have waves and not very thick hair. Good video about standing up styling.
So so so helpful! I can't wait to try those tricks. When I put gel in my hair it seems like I cannot run my fingers through my hair like you do without it getting frizzy. Am I using the wrong gel or doing it wrong?
Hmmmm I don’t think you are doing anything wrong. After I have washed, styled, dried, and scrunched out the Crunch, I don’t really run my fingers through my hair. That creates frizz for me too!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney ok thank you for letting me know. I'll try adding more water like you said and combing in back. I like that you put the products on in the shower so you can add water easily. Thanks so much! I've learned so much from you! We have the same curls and we both live in the Dallas area! 😎
The closed captioning said “squish toucan dish”! 😂
🤣🤣🤣 Oh my!!! That's too good...
In another of her videos, the CC said "squish chicken dish".
You're to cute! And thank you!! I've needed this so badly. Disabled with multiple back/ spine issues, along with circulation complications, I can't do the upside down styling. This was a huge help!!
Oh my goodness! I am so glad this helps!
I've been doing the curly girl method for 6 months and had always done the upside down method with the squish. Just tried to right side up with brushing my hair back... AND OMG THE BEST CLUMPS I'VE GOTTEN SO FAR!
Awe yay!!! Love it!!!
So I tried this last night and holy cow!!!! You have changed my wavy hair game!!!! My hair looks amazing!!!!! Thank you soooo much
Found this video and has just had the best wash day in my entire journey (about 2 months)!!! I am never going back to trying to do upside down.
In the snot gel, one Amazon reviewer was concerned about the safety of ingredient phenoxyethanol, especially for mothers. May want to research further.
You're the only person who says to apply conditioner with soaking wet hair. I cannot do it. My hair gets zero conditioner when I do. So, I have to squeeze out almost all the water then apply the conditioner and add water to move it around. Maybe once my hair isn't so dry I won't have to do it this way anymore
Oh my goodness you look beautiful!
As I'm binging videos, I really appreciate that you show how you get your results but also don't shy away from the real life of hair. Babying curls in between wash days is just not practical when going out and about, chasing a child, living life. Thank you for decreasing that anxiety.
Courtney, you lucky woman. Even though I have coarsish hair, doing the amount of scrunching you do will absolutely kill any waves I get and no styling product will bring them back.
Maybe try adding more water? Normally, I do this upside down and have a video on this as well. BUT that being said, do what works for you!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Thank you. I actually do (at the end of my shower I probably spend 5 minutes adding waves to my hair). Still, more than 1-2 scrunches kills any/all of my 2a/2b waves (except the rebellious 2c face-framing clump on the left side that starts behaving like the rest of my hair when it's below my shoulders). I found that I get the best/most beautiful (get the most compliments hair) when I fully rinse out my conditioner and don't use any product. Granted, waves last no more than 2 days but by day 3 post wash my scalp starts wanting to be brushed and I oblige.
ever since i started my hair journey ive been having issues with upside down styling, and it got really demotivating since so many seem to swear by it. this video made me take a few steps back and i started upright styling and brushing everything back like i used to before, and i was so surprised by how good it looked! thank you :')
I switched to upright styling in the last couple of months and it's helped me so much! I no longer have weird parts in my hair (especially in the crown area). Probably the only thing I do differently than you are doing is that I do flip my head upside down to diffuse. As long as I comb my hair straight back while I'm in the shower before adding my products, I will still get that volume. Like you, I flip my hair upside down to root fluff... I'll do it several times in a row, like a hard rocker. LOL
You know you got a good root fluff going when your neck starts to hurt or you get dizzy! 😆😆
I was actually trying to figure out a new styling technique and this video came at the perfect time! I love upright styling so I’m so happy to see an updated routine this way! This seems fast but super effective. Very cute results!
Ah I love that I can help speed up and simplify your routine!!! 🤩🤩 Let me know how it goes! 🤩🤩
Congrats on the baby! 🥰
I wish I could have seen the full drying technique, because I was very surprised your hair went from being smoothed back to your normal, easy to flip waves. I have to “organize” my clumps w a wet brush in the way I want it to dry on my head when it’s dry…I can’t upside down style, that’s never worked for me and I get some movement like 5%, from up right styling but def not from smoothed back wet to dry waves that can flip across the center part…that was magical how you got that to happen 🙃
Your tiny bump is so cute☺. I follow your curl clump 2.0 method so I'm definitely going to try this. I've been trying bending over slightly at the waist so my head is facing the water stream and it hits direct onto the top and sides of my hair without killing my back lol. I noticed the cantu shampoo and conditioner in my local tesco other day I might need to try it next time I'm in after seeing this ☺
I love the Cantu products! Because I watched one of Courtney's videos using all Cantu. Super affordable, available at Walmart and Amazon and it works for my middle of my back colored 2a all the way to 3a crazy hair. I've only been at this 2 months but following Courtney's suggestions I've learned a lot of helpful information. Hope you love the Cantu when you try it. ❤️
You mentioned Styling Snot Gel in another video and I was intrigued by the name. I found it on Amazon and was even more intrigued by the price. I bought it and I freaking LOVE it. I don't know what will happen when the dew point changes, but for now, it is my absolute go to. I get a cast faster and better than any other product. Thank you for sharing that tidbit!
I'll try brushing my hair back and some of the other things you've mentioned here. I go back and forth between you and Manes by Mell. I do brush the gel in, but I have found that the methods used by Mell don't work for me. Like I said, I go back and forth, I try (with success and failure), I adopt and adapt. I've learned so much from both of you.
Thank you for all that you do!
Wish I could send you a pic. Did the stand up last night and worked great! Anytime I do anything upside down it gets tangled so standing up did great for me.
Yes!!!! Wohoo!!!
I find that the Ouidad method of "scrunch the crunch" (what Ouidad calls "breaking the cast") REALLY helps to keep the frizzy at bay. You essentially pineapple your hair and squeeze around the ponytail from root to end.
Interesting! That's one method I've never heard of but might need to try it!
How do you know you have enough product on your hair? What should it feel like?
Glad you made an upright tutorial, I had been using your previous method and getting decent enough results but it was murder on my back. Going to give this a shot tomorrow :)
Glad it helped!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Yeah, actually I forgot to report back in, it worked great and my back was saved
I just discovered brushing back or brushing upside down and it’s a game changer for my fine wavy hair.
Love this!
Very helpful! This is how I usually style in the shower because it's super fast and keeps the hair off my face if I air dry
Oh yeah! Keeping hair off the face is a must!
I usually do upright styling & brush everything back, too, I just haven't thought about squishing the products in. Thank you, Courtney! The way I dry my hair to get volume & more curl definition, is sort of pixie diffusing & I find it helps with the drying time. I let the long prongs of the diffuser bowl do the work. After placing a section of hair in the diffuser, I give it a little twist & bring it up & instead of placing the prongs of the diffuser directly on my head, I'll just tilt the top of the diffuser towards my head, while having the bottom of it touching my head. I'll even pull the diffuser away from my head, too.
Im so pleased you tried right side up styling. I tried upside down in the beginning but id get a head rush so decided it wasnt worth it. I find i get less frizz right side up styling but always struggled with the diffusing. Now i know what to try next. Thank you!
Thank you! Just setting out to watch this! Ive watched your other ones and in my head im like... Ok.... Ive now got to figure out how to do that standing up in the shower 😂😂 But now youre going to show me and im sure happy about that haha! Thank you!
Glad it helped!
I never know what to do with the top of my hair when I upright style. Going to try this method of brushing everything back!
Congrats on the baby!
The timing of this was perfect. I'm very interested to see how your clumps turn out as I watch! It's been hard for me to get good clumps this winter (dry weather).
Thank you! Try adding in more water and more moisture. Also, here is an updated video! ua-cam.com/video/VGT0URQd1Rc/v-deo.html
I've a herniated disc in my back and I've been trying to cut out upside down styling as it's just making things worse, this video is really helpful, thank you!
This is so helpful. I have a heart condition that makes it unsafe for me to be upside down like that. Thanks for this video!
And I JUST got upside-down styling to work! Lol, I will give it a try next wash day. I think the combing everything forward is what got rid of my crop circle (plus trimming out my copious layers that one blog said caused stringy curls). Maybe it's the combing or brushing straight forward or back that fixes that problem. I will report back. 🥰
Definitely going to try clapping out the cast. Hadn’t heard of that before. Getting rid of the cast without the hair going stringy is a fine art it seems.
It can be!! Let me know how it goes!
This video inspired me attempt to style my hair for Thanksgiving tomorrow instead of blowing it out bc I've been getting such inconsistent curls since having my daughter a couple months ago. Thanks for the tips!
Yes, I'm binging on your vids this morn! Learning a lot! Waiting for my just recently diffused hair to dry the rest of the way. 💋
This really helps me as I'm disabled with a myriad of congenital diseases n deformities inside my body. 5 major surgeries in the past 3-4 years. This is so helpful for me! I love styling upside down too but knowing i can get fabulous hair styling upright is AWESOME! n I'm a micro-ploppin' Queen! T shirts only but I'm hoping to get a microfiber towel when I have more funds to throw at my hair! Till then, I'm learning a lit working with what i got. I hover diffuse then pixie diffuse all on low n cool. I do 20 seconds each section! On n off. As long as I'm careful n don't touch my hair too much while diffusing, it works well for me for now. Always experimenting with different techniques n products though. Loving every minute of it! Oh! N sleeping in my satin bonnet changed my curl game too! I'm resting on my recliner a lot of the day so the bonnet or satin/ silk throw over the back of my recliner really protects my hair n style!
Courtney, I'll be honest and tell you I took a break from your channel a while back because I didn't feel I was getting any new info. I recently re- subbed and this video has been a game changer for me. I thank you! The upside down technique was all I had been doing because who doesn't like more volume on top?! But after watching this, the very next wash day I did the right side up technique you shared and holy moley did my hair love it! Better clumps, better curls! I'm so grateful and will never unsub again! Some times a little change makes a big difference!
Your hair is in such good condition! So pretty!! I do the straight back and side part too. ❤
Literally just heard of that hair dryer about 10 minutes ago and now I'm super intrigued! Can't wait to hear more about it
I do this to my 7 year old she has super curly hair and it works great!
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I just followed your routine in this video this evening after not wearing my hair natural for a few weeks and I am shook at the results. Not only was it so easy to follow but it took way less time than usual. I had actual curls when my hair was wet but they loosened out when it dried. However I'm not fussed seeing as I've been heat styling for the last few weeks. I'm just happy to see my waves are still OK! This technique worked a treat. 😁
Woohoo!! That is awesome! 🤩
Thank you sweet girl! You're my CGM go to person and I'm 2 months into CGM and have better results being up right instead of bent over so I was soooooo happy to see this video from you. Wishing you the best of everything always. ❤️ PS, I'm 63, have long colored blonde hair, it's a 2a all the way to a 3a crazy, curlier underneath and on the sides and wavier on top and in the back. It's fine and low density, I haven't figured out the porosity thing yet. Your videos have been a huge help. Thank you for all you do. ❤️
Thank you so much for this. I have been washing/styling/diffusing upside down for the last 20 months and it's really killing my back! I struggle to get my roots looking smooth and voluminous even when doing it upside down, so I'm really happy to test out something different that will also give my back a break!
Thanks for the video! I've been thinking about you and the pending little one
I love this. I’m so wavy in the back and curly on face surround. I’ve tried so many things. I’m going to try this, and report back! 💗
Yes, let me know how it goes!
This comes at such an opportune time! I have always been an upside down styler but I too must find a new way to style. I'm still in my first trimester and would like to get an upright styling routine down ASAP. I already have lower back pain which makes being bent over for long periods not really reasonable. I will def try this out!
Congratulations! And yes! I love the timing here! Let me know how it goes!
Thank You so very much for sharing more on upright styling 🥰!! Very helpful ❤️😘
Thank you! I am glad this could be of help to you! 🥰
Very helpful video, as always. Here's one for you: one handed curly life. Heading into my THIRD Wrist surgery but first since learning how to do all these techniques. Not sure how I'll do any of this... for 3-6 month recovery time. Waaaaaah!
Oh no!! Here is a one-handed wash day! It is while washing upside down. ua-cam.com/video/OEXGsFds9WM/v-deo.html
FINALLY! :D .....I can't style upside down, my sciatica kicks in BIG time! THANK YOU for this!
Of course!!! 😁 Thank you!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney 😀
Just before we start, I must say your hair color is sooo gorgeous!
You are so incredibly kind! Thank you!
So excited for right side up! Brushes can do ok for me, but my biggest frustration with volume is my hair grows from the top of my head straight forward! so upside down styling looks great from the clumping perspective but it always sticks flat to my head in the weirdest way. Gonna try your suggestions next wash day, i expect good things ;p
When upside down, have you tried pushing the front back with a brush? But yes, let me know if this works for you!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney Yes, but it seems to instead enhance the curl to go forward because my curls also curl towards the front. I have to toy a lot with the top/front to try to dry it back. 🤷🏻♀️ still figuring it out ;)
I was so excited for this video once you mentioned upright styling! I cannot style upside down due to back issues and have really been struggling with stringy waves. So excited to try these techniques out!
I am so glad this can help! I have another upright styling video. Let me know and I can link it for you!
Glad to see you doing this as I have to do my hair this way due my health. And yes a deep side parting always helps. Congratulations on the baby as well xx
Thank you so much!🥰🤗 I am so glad this an help you and not cause you pain!
I began my wavy hair journey some weeks ago and I'm looking forward to trying all these different techniques :D. I tried styling my hair upside down and while the first time was great, I hadn't volume at the base at all, and my hair is not fine. Today is my wash day, I will definitely try this method, so much easier for a lazy person like me. Also the amount of products you used is not a lot, and for people who don't have all these curly hair products yet is amazing. I have curtain bangs so I will be using the finger method to style those
Your curtain bangs will look so pretty! And agreed! Many times I keep it simple. The wavy/curly journey does not have to be complicated or expensive! Also, I have some other videos on budget friendly products and simple wash days!
Tried your process and was blown away by how well it worked. Thank you so much!
Awe, thank you! I am so glad this helped!!!
Love the results! I’ve been all about upright, damp styling recently - I get smaller clumps, hence more volume 😄.
Thank you!! 😄 That's interesting!
So learned that I need to cleanse my hair…. Mmmmmmm my curls are very stringy so this step by step process is very helpful…. Without the upside down view :) thank you 🙏
Oh good! I'm glad this helps! Thank you! 😁
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney I watched the starter kit video and ordered the deep conditioner… very very helpful. I’ve been hit and miss trying the curly girl method but haven’t really committed to it. It’s time I start and do it as best as possible and so grateful for all your videos….
my hair is kinky/curly but its just satisfying to watch
Awe thank you!
I love that the baby bump makes it into every video. Hehe! This routine worked really well!!
Awww thank you!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney @Swavy Curly Courtney if you had a Teen Girl with you in the video you could wash and Curl her hair backwards in your kitchen sink
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney @Swavy Curly Courtney would you wash and Curl a Real Girls hair backwards in your kitchen sink in A video
The timing of this video was perfect! 😊
I have been on my wavy journey since March of this year and I've got long, dryer (colored) hair and I watched one of your other recent right side up styling since you've been expecting 🥰 and it did help, but the detail of this one has been super helpful!! I've been doing upside down styling in the shower and actually using those stylers haha but the results are best when I just put it in a bun and let it air dry, for forever, and have been thinking of investing in a diffuser before winter!
I have had a lot of tiny knots from trying to brush away from my face upside down and applying the products and then waiting for the scrunch out the crunch part hoping it doesn't look like a mess when i did all the styling upside down 😂 I've been needing this upright video! Thank you so much for sharing!
I did my first curly girl wash day today on my 2a/2b hair and it turned out ok.
can't wait to hear more about the hair dryer! I just can't get myself to buy a Dyson....
I have good news for you then. I ran this on one side and my Dyson on the other. The Shark side was noticeably less frizzy and more defined. I think it could be the diffuser shape. I think it blows what I call hard air with a bit more force. Dyson’s dryer blows less substantial air faster. Now I don’t know what I’ll do with the cool looking Dyson mounted on my wall.
@@stephanies5591 omg! thank you!!
@@caitlinjoy2828 no problem. I hope it works as well for you as it did for me. I still can’t bring myself to split up with the Dyson, but it’s basically going to be backup now…
What a nice and helpfull video! I never get rootlift when styling upright, definitely wanna try one this out :D
I love that you have a shark hair dryer. I can’t wait to get mine. 💛
Bravo! So glad you figured out the right side up styling! Great results and your hair is a good length!
Thank you! I am glad it worked out as well!!
Baby bump 💖 Thanks Courtney for this, going to try brushing my hair all back styling upright & see how it goes. Also my hair is lacking bounce, any suggestions?
Awe thank you Ann! I hope this helps! And have you clarified/deep conditioned recently? Also, including a protein treatment or more balance products (a balance of protein) can help as well!
It can take a few years for your hair to be healthy and spring up more.
Loved this. I have just had surgery on my shoulder so have to work out how to look after my hair one handed for at least the next few months. Be grateful for any hints or tips. X
Awe I hope that goes well and that you will have quick healing.🙏 If needed I have another one-handed video but it is for washing/styling upside down. 🥰
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney yes please 😍
You’re glowing 😍😍😍😍
Awe thanks!! 😊
your hair is so pretty! I'm going to try this and see if it works for my hair...and yeah upright is the way to go!
Thank you so much! 😀🥰 Let me know how it works out!
Were you going to talk about the new hair dryer and defuser?
So far this is what I have discussed: instagram.com/p/CVgJQ4DAaZ3/?
Definitely gonna try this! Thanks courtney!
I am watching this over and over because you are the Queen of Clumps (lol) and I just am clump challenged. Also want to see a video on the Shark dryer. I have ordered one based on seeing you and Hi Felicia using it.
Another wavy here 👋🏼 I wash my hair upside-down in the sink, so I totally support and understand your way of doing it 😄
Yeay! I've been waiting for this one! 💕
Yay! I am glad I could provide this info!
Saved to my CG manual folder on UA-cam 🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩
I have found that I have to style upright because my hair is so fine and thin. Some of this is similar to what I already do and some is new. Definitely going to try! I really want to try the snot gel. 🤣🤣🤣
Ohh nice! Let me know how it goes with changing a few things. And isn't that quite the name!
Your hair is gorgeous! It looks so soft. Mine feels like it had to much product and not soft at all. My hair is very fine and I don't think I've found the right products for me. Any suggestions?
My hair is fine, low density and quite short. I like to use a tiny bit of Bounce curl clump&define cream and a more generous amount of their Light hold gel. No producty feel!
When it's about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way dry I switch my deep part to the other side and it gives me maximum volume with minimal effort and lets my hair dry more evenly.
Oh I like this!
Great job Courtney! It looks just a nice as when you style your usual way. ⭐❤
Love this! I've been practicing it upward and this video was really helpful!
Is it possible you could do a video on your defusing routeing?
Thank you! I do have a couple diffusing videos. I will link them below. It is a little different then how I diffused here.
ua-cam.com/video/Qe-SAYVlJ2E/v-deo.html -> Original Diffusing Video
ua-cam.com/video/d-RhvMIT_gw/v-deo.html -> Updated Diffusing Video
Hi can you do a Curly ponytail video please
I have short hair (a tiktokmullet i guess) and this routine is very similar to mine! I tend to just be upside down for the top layer of my hair! I'm hard of hearing and i have dyspraxia so i really don't enjoy being upside down for that long but i still manage to get good definition!
What diffuser head are you using? I have been planning to get the Black Orchid but what is your opinion on the one you are using today?
Its a shark dryer that comes with the diffuser. Literally 250 bucks 😭😭
I like the segbeauty diffuser. Bowl is a bit wider and doesn't have the weird middle prong like the orchid. It also is compatible with more hair dryers and comes with one of those metal fasteners. I got mine in teal blue. They also sell ones with an even wider end to fit more hair dryers..
It is the Shark Hyper Air! I have more info. on this post: instagram.com/p/CVgJQ4DAaZ3/?
Oh I love you for this. I have a disorder that causes tons of pain and fatigue, so I just got play and I’m SO EXCITED!!!
I'm so sorry!!! I understand where you are coming from! I hope this helps. 🥰
Thank you so much Courtney!! I have been struggling sooo much with my hair recently!! 😭😭 It’s been so frustrating but I got a little hope from this video. Thanks again!! ❤️❤️
Awe! I am glad this is helping! Hang in there and don't forget to show yourself grace. Work more towards getting your hair to a healthy state!
I was so ready for this video! The first day I got great results. Nice clumps and definition. The second day, one side was great and the other had weighed down, over- moistured stringy curls. And I don't know what I did! Maybe I added too much leave-in conditioner on one side? Too much gel? Also, I'm struggling with dry ends when I diffuse. This is the hard part of going full curly-I often cannot repeat good hair days and don't know what's causing the bad days :(
It is the hard part of having wavy/curly hair. It is hard to obtain good hair days. Even if, you have found the perfect routine and products. It can be many factors too... Try to use a tablespoon to measure your styling. This will help you get the same amount every time. A great, moisturizing line (especially for winter) is Jessicurl!
If you have not already done so, try doing a clarifying wash followed by a deep conditioner.
This is very helpful!! Thank you ❤️
Thank you for these tips!!
Glad it helped! 🥰🥰
Love watching your videos!
Thank you so much!🥰 And thank you for being a part of this community!
Hello, can I use that products in my low porosity wavy hair????
Yes! My hair is low porosity!
Omg six months already? Hoping that last trimester goes quickly for you. ❤️
Congratulations! Loving Cantu products as well but I'm having heavier hair fall during my wash days since I switched to them. Is that normal? Washing every 4-5 days currently and I'm new to the curly girl routine. Your videos are pretty fun to watch! Love the suit! btw! 😊
I style upright or upside down depending on how I feel haha. Great video! And ooh you're using the new Shark hair dryer! I have a question. How long are the pins/prongs/teeth(?) of it's diffuser at their max height? I am really interested in this hair dryer but if the diffuser has super short pins, it will be of no use to me and my long hair, it's also why I wasn't interested in a Dyson. (My current diffuser's pins are all 1 inch long...)
Hey Courtney. I can't believe it has been 6 months already! You look so good and I hope you have been feeling good as well. I switched to micro-plopping a while ago as I found it worked much better for me and just recently started trying upright styling due to lifelong back problems. This video was well timed. Both ION and Shark have come out with similar priced Dyson dupe hair dryers so I was wondering what they were like. Still quite pricey but half of the Dyson. You will have to let us know what you think.
Beautiful results! 😍 That dryer is going on my Christmas list! Heya, it looks like Neutrogena may have discontinued their clarifying shampoo. Any new recommendations there?
No why would they discontinue my favorite shampoo I'm so mad about that.
Kinky curly shampoo from sally's. Bonus, it removes hard water.
What❓ No way. Benn using it forever and a day!!!
It’s very difficult to find and doesn’t show up on their website so I’m assuming it’s discontinued 😞
Courtney you were helpful 😁
Ugh that blow dryer and diffuser are sold out. Any other recommendations? I'm very new to the whole wavy/curly hair thing.
My one question with this routine is what to do about halo frizz. I noticed ypu didnt seem to being the gel right to the top of the head and i just know if i did that, all my halo frizz will be flying around as soon as i start diffusing. So would i just glaze it over or is there a way to scrunch the top of my head without turning upside down 🤔 im such a newbie and i am sooooo frustrated with the frizz and tangly look my hair always gets. Is it transition? I never colour my hair, rarely used a straightener before. But i had a lot of breakage from not taking care of it past washing and conditioning. So idk. I hope this will work itself out because ita frustrating.
I find that my hair is so slippery now that I can get away with higher heat, but still now higher speed. My hair needs more grit so I actually don’t mind if the heat lift my cuticle a bit.
Oh interesting! Another way you could do that is with product. Giovanni LA Looks is budget friendly and tends to lend some grit (at least to my hair!)
What advice do you have for keeping clumps together overnight? I’ve tried pineapple bun with a silk scarf wrap but I still wake up to a limp mess most times. I feel like putting my hair up stretches my curls out but maybe I’m doing the pineapple wrong 😅
Finding the right way to preserve your waves and curls overnight is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. You kind of have to try on all the pairs before you figure out what works for you. The jeans that fit your friend perfectly, might not fit you at all. I have a couple videos with different ideas of what to “try on”
ua-cam.com/video/8LkK9L7StcA/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/DgnfxSo7Eyg/v-deo.html
Hi I follow since June last year when I started the CG method. Now I do have a question about the Snot (in Dutch it means something you don't associate with hair). People say this is a very heavy gel. So I'm wondering if you also think it is heavy and your waves are going to hang down. I also have waves and not very thick hair. Good video about standing up styling.
Thank you for making this my back is very appreciative 😅😅
No problem 😊
So so so helpful! I can't wait to try those tricks. When I put gel in my hair it seems like I cannot run my fingers through my hair like you do without it getting frizzy. Am I using the wrong gel or doing it wrong?
Hmmmm I don’t think you are doing anything wrong. After I have washed, styled, dried, and scrunched out the Crunch, I don’t really run my fingers through my hair. That creates frizz for me too!
@@SwavyCurlyCourtney ok thank you for letting me know. I'll try adding more water like you said and combing in back. I like that you put the products on in the shower so you can add water easily. Thanks so much! I've learned so much from you! We have the same curls and we both live in the Dallas area! 😎