Went CGM in August and my hair did well until it got cold (I have low porosity hair). Nothing I did worked, my waves were frizzy and limp. And then I tried this technique and my hair looked better than it has ever looked. Same products, same techniques, except I added the double application method. My mom said my hair looks beautiful. She has never said that about my hair, she usually tells me I need to comb it. You solved my winter hair problem. Thanks!
Your comment gives me hope! My curls sufferrrrrrr in winter. I made the mistake of using a protein treatment last month (whoops!) and I'm still trying to figure out what the heck my hair wants.
So glad you mentioned that winter waves/curls are different then summer waves/curls. I'm going on 8 months cg and my waves have been really struggling lately, it's nice to hear someone else with more wavy/curly experience confirm my concerns
Oh they most definitely are different animals in their respective seasons. I've been CG for years now. But with the surge of better wavy-curly products proliferating the market I'm still refining my seasonal routines. I needed the reminder too. I never found wave maker very helpful for my wavy curls. The other day while cleaning my bathroom mom drawer I pulled it out & tried a refresh with it & voila...I finally got the luv for this product. As a refresher, it'll last a long time too!
@@ellacall funnily enough I've been trying (semi desperately) to get the wave maker to work well for me, but I haven't used it as a refresh. Even though I'm eight months in refreshers are like a game of russian roulette for me, maybe I'll have to experiment with using the wave maker as a refresh sometime soon though 🤔
WickedStarfish I started CG in May....struggled a bit, then started to nail it in late summer/fall... and then winter happened 😑I’ve been looking like a scarecrow for 2 months now.
This one tip is the single most helpful thing I've learned on my curly quest. It is an absolute game changer. Before I did the second application with the gel, my hair always felt like I was halfway there. Now I've arrived. Finally my hair is shiny and soft and wavy and wonderful. And my days 2 and 3 are so much better - very little refresh required. You are right - it seems very basic and I'm shocked at how much it has changed my hair and my outlook and this whole curly venture. Thank-you so much!
Nothing's too simple for me at this point!! I've been experimenting with being a curly girl for less than a month now!! I'm super encouraged and looking forward curlier and healthier hair!! Thank you so much for all you do to help!! BTW, I live in Houston!!
Omg, this really works! I've tried plopping, and I've tried using clips. Neither have worked for me in the past. But with the double gel method, my hair is so full, wavy/curly, and I love it. Thank you! 🤗❤️
Literally changed my life. Literally, not as in "figuratively, but I want to add emphasis" but literally-literally, as in, "zero hyperbole, no word of exaggeration, this is what physically occurred in the real world, in real time". My hair has a lot of natural waves; not big, juicy, glamour ones like yours, but little ripple-y ones, kinda mermaidy - the tight but modest sort that look like their 5 year plan included becoming Licensed Ringlets[tm], but then they just stopped going to classes and failed college, and now they're permanently hungover and don't know who they are, anymore. You know the ones; braid waves, but without the braids. Unfortunately, since I started wearing it long again, and blunt, its fine-texture high-density situation pulls it down so taut the instant you add any water-weight, it could barely be described as "wiggly" - which is obviously absolutely *awful* for trying to set up the wave, let alone try to encourage any sort of curl - and the fact that I've been white-haired by artifice for the last 5 years straight absolutely does not help to give it any "guts" (30-40vol peroxide and then toner, every 6 weeks, is in no way CG-pious, but - - "It's my sig-nature co-lour!") . Following most CG advice was just putting more weight into it when wet, so I had the frustration of seeing when it had dried, for all my work and expensive products, it actually had sprung up *less* than if I just left it alone! This frustration continued through myriad products and myriad orders of application and techniques. Until I found this video. Alyson, it's a game-changer. I now do my LOC on sopping wet hair, squishing-to-condish at each stage of product, then plop for 15 minutes in my pink microfibre turbie (I have only started CG in the last few months, and had a bunch of these already; I know microfibre isn't exactly a saint of CG, but a girl only has so much cash), then release and scrunch in an enhancer gel and a curling mousse, then I plop for another 5 minutes in my black mc turbie, then release and very carefully scrunch in a lot of spray gel, making sure not to separate existing clumps and spirals and squeezing to encourage others, and then I finally plop for another *30 minutes* in my chamois turbie to support the weight until the cast has formed. It doesn't give me the most awesome volume, since I have to push my accordion-ed hair back up against my head for the setting of the cast, but it does mean that I wind up with really tight, defined waves rather than the maddening, just "vaguely bendy" hair I was getting before discovering this revolutionary but, in hindsight, so intuitive it's embarrassing I didn't figure it out for myself, concept of re-plopping at multiple stages throughout, and using both the enhancing but light hold gel *and* the firmer hold gel I have, rather than having to choose between them. Thank you so much, it's been so helpful.
I started the Curly Girl Method about two weeks ago and tested this method today. This is the most definition I've seen in my hair so far! This is amazing!
I need to apologize to you. I wrote you off at first because I didn't think your swavy hair was enough to inform about curly hair. However, I've continued watching your videos. Your hair transformation has been incredible. You also do so much to research product and methods, and share with us! Like you, the DevaCurl Volumizing Foam doesn't work. But, you found Zerran...and it's a fit for my fine, but 2c/3a hair with limp roots. Really found your Jessicurl video incredibly helpful. Keep going...so happy you are in cosmetology school! Thank you :)
You can’t be too simple. I have never heard to not rake it through. That is when my clumps turn to strings & I thought I needed to comb it through to get it into my hair. Thank you!!
Love this suggestion! I'm new to all this curly girl stuff. After 50 years of having straight, fine, hard to style hair, it has morphed into fine and wavy/curly hair. I have no idea why it changed but I'm going with it. Learning a whole new hair routine at 62 is challenging. :) There's so much info out there! I like how you simplify it all and how you have a real down to earth and sensible attitude about it. Love your hair and I'm finding it's really helpful to follow you since we (now) share the same hair type. BTW, I'm originally from Denton, now living in New Orleans area (heat and humidity forever).
So I am only like 2 months into curly girl and being wavy some days my hair can be pretty flat. I tried this last night and my hair is so much closer to curly. Took me from a 2a/b to a c and I am so happy with the result. Thank you
you are the sweetest person ever! I love all the tips you give to us wavies, I feel we dont get as much attention as our curly and coily sisters because so many wavies tend to think they just have straight but frizzy hair (I know I used to, anyways!) Keep up the amazing work!!
So glad I found your channel! My hair is VERY similar to yours. It is a really delicate balance for me to get enough moisture but not weigh my hair down. I have been trying all of your techniques to find the perfect routine and product combination. I will be trying this out tomorrow.
So nice to see YOU! (Btw, nothing is too simple for me, lol) Your hair looks so great today. So much curl and volume! I will try your new, patented double-application method. It's kind of like first- and second-day hair all in one, maybe?
Wavy gal here. Oh my gosh. I just found your videos last night and I've been binge-watching them because they have been SO helpful. I've tried aspects of the CGM off and on over the years (didn't know it had a name until recently so it was just "recommendations for curly hair types" I'd picked up here and there), and I've always ended up with gunky, frizzy, greasy AND over-dried locks. I thought it needed more time, I just need my hair to "get used to" the new routines. Turns out I just needed some better advice. (Well water/hard water and co-washing don't mix well! Thank you for confirming that for me.) Thank you so much for sharing your hair care tips, tricks, tutorials, product recs...OMG. This is the first time I've had ANY success with my curls/waves. I desperately need a proper haircut for curly hair, but things are finally starting to fall into place with my hair and going natural instead of straitening my hair and endlessly fighting what it wants to do naturally. I can't say thank you enough. I was starting to think my hair was hopeless. You've also got me contemplating keeping my hair short! Yours looks so beautiful like that! Mine's super thick so it probably won't look anything like that once I really get CGM rolling but it's been inspirational, none-the-less.
Thank you so much for your videos. I have always hated my curly/wavy hair and 2 days ago I decided to google "dealing with curly hair" and I found your videos. I have been straightening my hair for the last 40 years and I just can't do it anymore. So I downloaded the CGM book and watched a few more of your videos and this morning I tried to follow the method. I don't think I did anything right and still my hair turned out better than it has ever looked when I tried to leave it curly. I am actually looking forward to doing my hair in the morning. Thank you so much.
I’ve been doing this for about half a year and it makes a massive difference. I have low porosity hair, very thick hair so I need to plop overnight and diffuse in the morning. When I take my hair out of the plop I apply another layer of gel focusing on my looser areas in particular and then diffuse. I find that compared to the smashters method this gives me softer and better clumps whereas smashters can come out a bit stringy and product heavy for me. I find this is also a method that refreshes a lot better than smashters because you have have less product in your hair so your hair’s a bit happier to be able to do its thing at night rather than being controlled and you end up with weird curls in the morning. Btw Alyson your hair looks gorge today! You recently inspired me to chop my long hair to shoulder length and I could not be more thrilled. The bounce and volume is amazing and I feel like I’m not having to control an unruly mass of hair all the time.
Lisa, that's a great routine you've stumbled across! I'm so glad you've found what works for you. And I'm so thrilled YOU'RE thrilled about your new cut!
Welcome back Allyson!! As a wavy, I will definitively try this method: I have Wave maker and Light Defining Gel, and I think DC products are so good for those of us having baby fine waved hair. But even when I get a good cast, and good waves after scrunching, in a few hours my hair ends up messy, wonky, flat... why?...(I’m on my 4 cgm month). And the other thing is I cannot achieve clumps: my hair tends to stay divided... it seems to me it’s strenghtless, if this make sense. But I pay a lot of attention taking care of it, with rice rinse, acv rinse, deep conditioning, balancing protein and moisture. So now what?...
chiara d I am wavy. My holy grails WERE Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel and Wavemaker. My waves drooped by the end of the day. I tried Raw Curls Firm Hold Gel. OMG!! Bomb! It’s my one-and-done styling product now. I absolutely love the definition and hold. Hair feels soft and moisturized after scrunching out the crunch. Not dry like straw like with Deva. Try it!
I am new to curly hair and so glad I found this wonderful community of wavy/curly women. I grew up with straight hair and my hair only got curly when I hit my mid 40's. I ironed for the last few years, then decided to embrace my curls! I am LOVING your videos. Right now I am learning to not wash my hair every day and trying to follow the method. I live in the deep South with high humidity so.. frizz. I hope my hair can look as great as yours does. I look forward to your next video.
Just started CGM (literally, only have done 2 wash days) and love watching all your videos! It’s kind of overwhelming with all the different techniques and experiments one can do, but I also have fine hair so will definitely be trying this one next time!
Just tried this method and I can’t believe the results! So much better definition and lasted 6 days without any refresh! Just took my hair down from pineapple and fluffed. Thank you so much! Next I would love it if you could show us the difference between winter hair and summer hair and how to apply products.
Thank you for sharing this. I now have the same length hair as you. 👍😊 Was nice seeing a quick refresher course of how you apply your Conditioner, cream and gel. I needed that, as I've been doing lots of raking. I have to do everything right side up now bc of my head and neck. So that is tricky. I had to LOL when you put your towel on your toilet! I have OCD and I about freaked!! You must really trust the cleanliness of that toilet! Lololol! Love ya, Alyson. Your videos are always so informative! I've been calling this method my way of Smastering for yrs now. Love it! Thx for all you science added into your videos!
Thank you, Alyson!! I knew you would ace your exams! I actually have tried this method and really liked the results, especially in winter Texas. Here in ATX, we have fluctuating dews, teens and twenties one day, 40’s the next, back down to 20’s. Crazy! I have found that when I plop, I get funky waves. So, I’ve been scrunch drying with a T-shirt, like 5 scrunches all over. Then I apply the second coat of gel, just as you demonstrate, and diffuse. I can get three good hair days! Not bad for a newbie of 3 months! Good to see you back!
Could you review the new coconut and cactus water shea moisture line? I know you haven’t liked some of their products in the past because they’re heavy, but this is specifically designed to be light and I’m super curious about what you think!
AmandaLynn it has shea butter really high up, maybe it's not heavy after first use, but on wavy or fine hair, especially lower porosities it will become heavy and build up very quickly, not to mention what it does to oily scalps. The descriptions don't represent the actual product most of the time, always read ingredients. Honestly this line will always exclude a huge market, because they put this goddamn butter everywhere. It's best to spend a little more on good products imo.
I always lose all of my definition when I scrunch out the cast. It looks great crunchy, but sad and droopy after scrunching. I hope this will help me to keep my wave definition.
Same, Looks nice & defined & as soon as I scrunch the curls break up & it gets dry, frizzy, & limp. I have super super fine hair w/out dye 2b/2c curls. I'm trying to figure out what ingredients my hair likes atm. Glycerin, aloe, etc. etc. I think my head is about to explode, lol. I'm new to not using silicone or not straightening my hair.
@@elizabeth-2213 try a gel that doesn’t have a high level of humectants. I’ve been having the problem of the curl falling after scrunching (even with a VERY hard cast). But I just switched the ouidad humidity gel & it held so well after scrunching that I almost couldn’t scrunch it out. It was awesome 😅 I used this smasters method, but I will try again but with less gel product. Hair type: 2b/2c. Type: fine/medium. Density: high. Porosity: high.
Trust me, foundational videos are super useful. Especially since so few folks on UA-cam have hair like yours/mine, and it can be hard to figure out how to adjust routines to work for fine wavy hair.
Oh my your hair looks beeeeeautiful in this video! Not that it isn’t always lovely but look at that volume and gloss and CURL!!! Hoping I get there soon, I’m still transitioning and wish I could wear a bag on my head until my curls come back lol
Girl, we've missed you, but I found myself returning to your old videos over and over every time I was having some problems or before shopping ❤️ Edit: I've just remembered you didn't like brushing product into hair, but have you tried using Denman (or similar brush) AND curling your ends inside? It works completely different than simply brushing through and creates nice clumps and ringlets.
Hmmmmm, intriguing. But I just am lazy and have my routine down, so I'm not convinced I want to complicate anything. Know what I mean? Sorry to have been gone so long. But glad my old stuff was still there for you!!
I kind of do a double application method but with different products before and after plopping. I use a small amount of wavemaker and ultra defining gel when my hair is soaking wet, then plop for about 10 minutes. I apply just barely enough to get the ball rolling but not enough to form a cast. Soaking wet hair isthe only time I can use gel. If my hair is damp and I try to apply gel, hair will stick to my hands and be a frizzy mess. Then after my let out the plop and my hairs damp, I apply mouse because it’s light and airy easy to distribute evenly without having to smooth it through. (smoothing product in usually kills my waves) Mousse is my holy grail, Star of the show wave product. That’s what I use to make my cast.it’s gives me a very light cast that’s easy to break and my waves are super happy, shiny, and defined. On a good day I’ll even get some spirals which make me super happy lol.
This made a world of difference ! I'm finally getting the curly girl routine down. I'm so glad I came across this. Thank you! Thank you! I'm finally loving my curls
I tried this today with my Aunt Jackie's Curl Boss and I loved the results! I got better hold without the crunch of a stronger hold gel. Thank you for the tip!
Yay, I'm so glad you're back! Awesome work with doing cosmetology school and finding something you're passionate about, that's such a great feeling :) I've actually used this method a lot (or smasters? Very similar, basically a second light application of gel), and it works wonders.
This is exactly what I do! I need a really strong cast, and plopping takes away too much of the original gel application. I decided to do a second application after plopping, and it works perfectly!
Very helpful! I love that you show beginning to end. I usually get a good cast in my ends but not my crown root area so I think this will really help me. Good luck in school! I have been a licensed cosmetologist for 7 years now and I love going to work everyday 😉
Your hair looks amazing! Can't wait to try out the gel double application method this evening. I've been CG for about 15 months and tried so many different product combos, but it was your videos 2 months ago that made me realise that I should be caring for my hair in its current state (2B/C) instead of trying to care for it in its original state from my childhood (was 3A). The difference has been crazy, I have defined waves (with some curls in between!) now, and maybe by this time next year my original curls will be back? Either way, I love your approach to haircare, especially your scientific explanations of the ingredients and different techniques. Good luck on your educational path!
I basically do this method on a regular basis, but I don’t plop. Within half an hour if I feel like I have too much frizz or there’s no cast forming at all (can normally tell by the front pieces that dry faster) I’ll do this. I never named it anything though 😂
I accidentally tried this method the other day and it worked gloriously for me!!! Glad to see you made a video on this :) Also, nice to see how little product you actually use, it makes me think I've probably been going far too heavy on my products...makes sense that my fine hair gets so weighed down.
Just trying this now! Your hair turned out soooo gorgeous and bouncy, I love it - and you! Thanks for all your lovely videos and super-helpful CG info ♥️
Thanks for the double application method instruction. It's been a saving grace w my mousses for some of the best winter whirls I've seen in a long time & I'm getting 2-4 days consistently .
I used to live in a state where it was humid and my hair had ringlet curls. I moved to a dry desert state and not my hair is just a big ball of frizz I think this method will really help me! So thank you 😊
Thank you for this tip! I tried it with a gel that I was about to throw out because I thought it wasn’t a hard enough hold like the LA Looks one I usually use. Tried this method this morning and it worked!!!
I was over here panicking and thinking that my hair was losing its curl for good but thank god I can now safely assume that it’s the New England winter getting to me. Phew. Anyways, loved this video and will be trying it tomorrow. I always struggled to decide whether I should apply gel on soaking or damp hair (both work for me, just in different ways) but DUH! Why not do both??
So useful! I don't know why I didn't think of doing this earlier! It's so true what you said about winter vs summer waves...I've been noticing my waves get weighed down more + actually need LESS moisture. Going to try this method w/ AVG. Thanks!
Glad to see you are back. I found your channel last weekend and I haven't looked back about embracing my curls. Your other videos on how you add product, wrap hair, diffuse and then add the clips have been so helpful. Thank you!!!!
Love your video! I’m a wavy girl who went back to the dark side of straightening because I couldn’t get the hang of 2nd and 3rd day styling. Anyway, I’m inspired now to try again and will be binge watching all your videos! Thanks! Your hair is gorgeous!
I am barely one week in cg and this method actually might keep me in the game this time. I tried it today and it was probably my best wavy day yet. I started cg last July until September... it was too much work for my hair to look that bad. But with the moisture in the air all the blow drying and flat ironing only made my hair a poofy gross mess. Thanks.
Great idea! These little tips can sometimes make a world of difference. I just tried a new gel yesterday with mixed results. I need to try the "no rake" tip and double application - I think those would have helped. I will give it a try on the next wash day. Thanks so much.
So accurate!! I bought this $2 gel (La Bella with Avocado Oil-- said it was 'max hold') at Big Lots because it was CG friendly, glycerin-free & smelled great, but it ended up providing NO hold at ALL. A few washes ago I decided to combine methods by applying it both soaking wet in the shower AND after my plop and now it works super well and gives me a great cast.
Honeyyyyyy !!! So I texlaxed my hair and I was looking for an easy way to manage my looser curls/waves and I really appreciate this vid ! I Love the volume and the soft curly look !!
Love your earrings! I have been following you and watched you to learn about the curl girl method (finally got the book). I have purchased some products based on your recommendations and have been practicing it now for several weeks. It's been ok, but today I watched this double application method and I used all deva curl delight products but then I put my 2nd application with the Mop Top custard. I diffused and then let it dry 100% before scrunching out the cast. It was dramatically different!! thank you so much for your vlogs. My hair is 100% better than it was 3-6 months ago.
I saw your face in my UA-cam Library recently and wondered, "Where has she gone"? And then today you're back! So happy to see you and hear that you're doing well. This was definitely a great hair day for you. Sooo much volume. Beautiful formation to your waves. Anxious to hear abiut your makeup too.
Loooooooooove u for this. This is not at all too basic for a video. I’ve been struggling to find a gel which I like which is natural and curly girl approved. I have 2B/3A curls and so far have tried a bunch of things but they don’t give me any long term hold and I’m left no hold by the next day. I tried your method and it worked like a charm. Thank you
I live in Grayson County, so it’s good to see someone on here that talks about the local weather and how it affects our hair! Just found your channel and am loving it so far.
I am so glad I found your channel! I started CG at the beginning of the year, and your videos have been a major game changer for me since I found you this past week. Thank you!!!
I looove how excited you're about.. everything! I find myself laughing sometimes hahah So glad you got into cosmetology back then, it clearly sparks joy for you!
I have seriously watched every video of yours, and some twice! I'm on week 1 of curly girl thanks to you! Your early videos looked so much like my hair except I live over in the panhandle so it's DRY over here. I plunged and bought devacurl low poo and delight conditioner along with light defining gel and wow the results after only a few applications! BUT I'm having trouble with hold, my curls look blah especially into day 2 so I am for sure going to try this!! I want to try wavemaker too so that was good to see you use! I'm struggling with some frizz as well as the limp curls after a half day but again it is DRY here! Thanks for all your content! I should so hop over to Dallas and come see you!! Lol!
I'm gonna try this! I hope it doesn't weigh my hair down, because it looks awesome on you! My curls look alot like yours, including length, but with bangs! Thanks for the video!
I’ve struggled with frizz and product application. You’re the first one I’ve found that has waves that look similar to mine! Super helpful tips! Thank you!
Oh, I heart you! I’m so glad to know what I thought was just my weird “reapplication” of gel isn’t a freak thing that only I do. I’m also SO SO glad you brought up winter vs. summer waves... mine have been killing me lately, and I’ve tried everything that usually works to revive them. I’m thinking maybe it really is just the dew points. Also!! I LOVE Glossier! I’m in love with Cloud Paint and Boy Brow that I got for Christmas. Finally a gel that doesn’t flake but keeps my brows in check! Have you noticed that the Cloud Paint either squeezes out in a huge dollop or not at all? I keep thinking I just have Hulk hands. 🤷♀️ Lastly... I am wondering how on earth you’re going to handle all the fellow wavies within a 300 mile radius who want you to cut their hair now ... 🤣
Ok so I have seen u do this before and it works so well for me thanku thanku also I stopped raking through my wavy hair thanks to one of ur videos what a game changer ❤️
I remember you mentioning this before in a video and I tried it then and loved it. I do it almost every single wash day. Thank you for this amazing tip!
My daughter has 3a hair, where I have overall wavy hair (but a mix of everything from nearly straight to 3a/3b) and I noticed when she was only like 1 that her curls are tighter in the summer. I figured it was because of the added humidity...we live in a humid location. Now that I have been allowing my waves to breath (used to wear a perpetual ponytail/perma-bun) I am looking forward to the summer months to see what my hair will do...as my hair has only been breathing for the last 6 months (all super cold weather in my area)
Great job! I tried this so we’ll see! I have 2B low porosity thick hair. I like your strategies because you have wavy hair and know it well. Your curls have really grown on your journey!
Hey, hey Alyson. So nice to see you again! Congrats on acing the 1st round of Cosmetology school. The Devacurl wave maker and the double application has given you some Diva waves. ;) I have tried some form of this double application of gel method, basically to tame any flyaway hair in place. So thoughtful of you to advise wavies that summer curls and winter curls are different and you need to care for them differently. Can't wait to hear more from you, and...I love those earrings. You are beautiful!
Wanted you to know I rewatched some of your videos (during period of insomnia). I’m, as well, addicted to Deva product, volumizing foam. Add Arc gel and smashing technique and my hair is ON!!! I’d been using LUS but I have bleached hair and couldn’t get curls to reappear as desired. Many thanks. Nancy
Love your videos, very helpful. I'd like to see a video on products that help with frizz versus products/ ingredients that cause or contribute to frizz.
Ahh I’m in Dallas too!! I just started with the CG method 3 days ago! So excited! Just started sharing on my Instagram to document my journey. I’ll have to remember that you’re local to me!
real life+curly girl I was JUST lookin through your hair school highlight on Instagram because I didn’t realize you were studying cosmetology! I DEFINITELY will come see you for a cut. I’m at a loss as to what to do cut wise haha
I'm going to try this method because my hair needs quiet a bit of product and sometimes after I scrunch out the crunch I'm usually telling myself that I should have used more gel! You have super cute hair by the way! (: I have very fine hair and I have let it grow out and I started the curly girl method over a year ago and my hair has gotten so healthy and the curl is back!! I use to hate my curls and now I love them! (:
Went CGM in August and my hair did well until it got cold (I have low porosity hair). Nothing I did worked, my waves were frizzy and limp. And then I tried this technique and my hair looked better than it has ever looked. Same products, same techniques, except I added the double application method. My mom said my hair looks beautiful. She has never said that about my hair, she usually tells me I need to comb it. You solved my winter hair problem. Thanks!
lowcountryhooper I agree! I definitely think this is a game changer for my winter routine!
That's a big time compliment coming from your mom! Awesome!
Maybe add some protein to your routine
Your comment gives me hope! My curls sufferrrrrrr in winter. I made the mistake of using a protein treatment last month (whoops!) and I'm still trying to figure out what the heck my hair wants.
I’ve always done this, ever since the beginning of my Curly Girl journey. I always called the second layer my “hairspray”.
Hah! There you go, another name for it!
I'm so excited to try this on my next wash day 😄 (Hi Belinda! 👋🏻)
So glad you mentioned that winter waves/curls are different then summer waves/curls. I'm going on 8 months cg and my waves have been really struggling lately, it's nice to hear someone else with more wavy/curly experience confirm my concerns
I started my CG journey in the middle of december and really thought that my hair was just weird :)) Good to know it gets better though :)
Oh they most definitely are different animals in their respective seasons. I've been CG for years now. But with the surge of better wavy-curly products proliferating the market I'm still refining my seasonal routines. I needed the reminder too. I never found wave maker very helpful for my wavy curls. The other day while cleaning my bathroom mom drawer I pulled it out & tried a refresh with it & voila...I finally got the luv for this product. As a refresher, it'll last a long time too!
@@ellacall funnily enough I've been trying (semi desperately) to get the wave maker to work well for me, but I haven't used it as a refresh. Even though I'm eight months in refreshers are like a game of russian roulette for me, maybe I'll have to experiment with using the wave maker as a refresh sometime soon though 🤔
WickedStarfish I started CG in May....struggled a bit, then started to nail it in late summer/fall... and then winter happened 😑I’ve been looking like a scarecrow for 2 months now.
@@deekayvixen honestly same, I can't wait to get my summer waves back 😭
This one tip is the single most helpful thing I've learned on my curly quest. It is an absolute game changer. Before I did the second application with the gel, my hair always felt like I was halfway there. Now I've arrived. Finally my hair is shiny and soft and wavy and wonderful. And my days 2 and 3 are so much better - very little refresh required. You are right - it seems very basic and I'm shocked at how much it has changed my hair and my outlook and this whole curly venture. Thank-you so much!
Nothing's too simple for me at this point!! I've been experimenting with being a curly girl for less than a month now!! I'm super encouraged and looking forward curlier and healthier hair!! Thank you so much for all you do to help!! BTW, I live in Houston!!
Hi neighbor!!!!! *shouts loudly so you can hear all the way from Dallas*
I'm also from Houston. Hello neighbors.
Helloooo from ATX!
I totally agree, Winter curls and Summer curls are NOT the same! Love your videos. Happy to see you, again! From, Me in NC.
Glad to see you’re back. Congratulations on your education.
Omg, this really works! I've tried plopping, and I've tried using clips. Neither have worked for me in the past. But with the double gel method, my hair is so full, wavy/curly, and I love it. Thank you! 🤗❤️
I'm so glad!!!
Literally changed my life. Literally, not as in "figuratively, but I want to add emphasis" but literally-literally, as in, "zero hyperbole, no word of exaggeration, this is what physically occurred in the real world, in real time".
My hair has a lot of natural waves; not big, juicy, glamour ones like yours, but little ripple-y ones, kinda mermaidy - the tight but modest sort that look like their 5 year plan included becoming Licensed Ringlets[tm], but then they just stopped going to classes and failed college, and now they're permanently hungover and don't know who they are, anymore. You know the ones; braid waves, but without the braids. Unfortunately, since I started wearing it long again, and blunt, its fine-texture high-density situation pulls it down so taut the instant you add any water-weight, it could barely be described as "wiggly" - which is obviously absolutely *awful* for trying to set up the wave, let alone try to encourage any sort of curl - and the fact that I've been white-haired by artifice for the last 5 years straight absolutely does not help to give it any "guts" (30-40vol peroxide and then toner, every 6 weeks, is in no way CG-pious, but - - "It's my sig-nature co-lour!") .
Following most CG advice was just putting more weight into it when wet, so I had the frustration of seeing when it had dried, for all my work and expensive products, it actually had sprung up *less* than if I just left it alone! This frustration continued through myriad products and myriad orders of application and techniques.
Until I found this video. Alyson, it's a game-changer. I now do my LOC on sopping wet hair, squishing-to-condish at each stage of product, then plop for 15 minutes in my pink microfibre turbie (I have only started CG in the last few months, and had a bunch of these already; I know microfibre isn't exactly a saint of CG, but a girl only has so much cash), then release and scrunch in an enhancer gel and a curling mousse, then I plop for another 5 minutes in my black mc turbie, then release and very carefully scrunch in a lot of spray gel, making sure not to separate existing clumps and spirals and squeezing to encourage others, and then I finally plop for another *30 minutes* in my chamois turbie to support the weight until the cast has formed.
It doesn't give me the most awesome volume, since I have to push my accordion-ed hair back up against my head for the setting of the cast, but it does mean that I wind up with really tight, defined waves rather than the maddening, just "vaguely bendy" hair I was getting before discovering this revolutionary but, in hindsight, so intuitive it's embarrassing I didn't figure it out for myself, concept of re-plopping at multiple stages throughout, and using both the enhancing but light hold gel *and* the firmer hold gel I have, rather than having to choose between them.
Thank you so much, it's been so helpful.
I started the Curly Girl Method about two weeks ago and tested this method today. This is the most definition I've seen in my hair so far! This is amazing!
Thanks for this!! Not too simple for us newbies trying to figure this out ☺️
I need to apologize to you. I wrote you off at first because I didn't think your swavy hair was enough to inform about curly hair. However, I've continued watching your videos. Your hair transformation has been incredible. You also do so much to research product and methods, and share with us! Like you, the DevaCurl Volumizing Foam doesn't work. But, you found Zerran...and it's a fit for my fine, but 2c/3a hair with limp roots. Really found your Jessicurl video incredibly helpful. Keep going...so happy you are in cosmetology school! Thank you :)
You can’t be too simple. I have never heard to not rake it through. That is when my clumps turn to strings & I thought I needed to comb it through to get it into my hair.
Thank you!!
Love this suggestion! I'm new to all this curly girl stuff. After 50 years of having straight, fine, hard to style hair, it has morphed into fine and wavy/curly hair. I have no idea why it changed but I'm going with it. Learning a whole new hair routine at 62 is challenging. :) There's so much info out there! I like how you simplify it all and how you have a real down to earth and sensible attitude about it. Love your hair and I'm finding it's really helpful to follow you since we (now) share the same hair type. BTW, I'm originally from Denton, now living in New Orleans area (heat and humidity forever).
So I am only like 2 months into curly girl and being wavy some days my hair can be pretty flat. I tried this last night and my hair is so much closer to curly. Took me from a 2a/b to a c and I am so happy with the result. Thank you
Thank you for this! It may seem simple, but I’m fairly new to the cg method (6 months) and I’ve never heard of this or thought to do it!
you are the sweetest person ever! I love all the tips you give to us wavies, I feel we dont get as much attention as our curly and coily sisters because so many wavies tend to think they just have straight but frizzy hair (I know I used to, anyways!)
Keep up the amazing work!!
Yeah, definitely! I used to think like that too!
So glad I found your channel! My hair is VERY similar to yours. It is a really delicate balance for me to get enough moisture but not weigh my hair down. I have been trying all of your techniques to find the perfect routine and product combination. I will be trying this out tomorrow.
So nice to see YOU! (Btw, nothing is too simple for me, lol) Your hair looks so great today. So much curl and volume! I will try your new, patented double-application method. It's kind of like first- and second-day hair all in one, maybe?
Yeah! Kind of like that!!! LOL
Wavy gal here. Oh my gosh. I just found your videos last night and I've been binge-watching them because they have been SO helpful. I've tried aspects of the CGM off and on over the years (didn't know it had a name until recently so it was just "recommendations for curly hair types" I'd picked up here and there), and I've always ended up with gunky, frizzy, greasy AND over-dried locks. I thought it needed more time, I just need my hair to "get used to" the new routines. Turns out I just needed some better advice. (Well water/hard water and co-washing don't mix well! Thank you for confirming that for me.)
Thank you so much for sharing your hair care tips, tricks, tutorials, product recs...OMG. This is the first time I've had ANY success with my curls/waves. I desperately need a proper haircut for curly hair, but things are finally starting to fall into place with my hair and going natural instead of straitening my hair and endlessly fighting what it wants to do naturally. I can't say thank you enough. I was starting to think my hair was hopeless. You've also got me contemplating keeping my hair short! Yours looks so beautiful like that! Mine's super thick so it probably won't look anything like that once I really get CGM rolling but it's been inspirational, none-the-less.
Thank you so much for your videos. I have always hated my curly/wavy hair and 2 days ago I decided to google "dealing with curly hair" and I found your videos. I have been straightening my hair for the last 40 years and I just can't do it anymore. So I downloaded the CGM book and watched a few more of your videos and this morning I tried to follow the method. I don't think I did anything right and still my hair turned out better than it has ever looked when I tried to leave it curly. I am actually looking forward to doing my hair in the morning. Thank you so much.
I’ve been doing this for about half a year and it makes a massive difference. I have low porosity hair, very thick hair so I need to plop overnight and diffuse in the morning. When I take my hair out of the plop I apply another layer of gel focusing on my looser areas in particular and then diffuse. I find that compared to the smashters method this gives me softer and better clumps whereas smashters can come out a bit stringy and product heavy for me. I find this is also a method that refreshes a lot better than smashters because you have have less product in your hair so your hair’s a bit happier to be able to do its thing at night rather than being controlled and you end up with weird curls in the morning. Btw Alyson your hair looks gorge today! You recently inspired me to chop my long hair to shoulder length and I could not be more thrilled. The bounce and volume is amazing and I feel like I’m not having to control an unruly mass of hair all the time.
Lisa, that's a great routine you've stumbled across! I'm so glad you've found what works for you. And I'm so thrilled YOU'RE thrilled about your new cut!
Welcome back Allyson!! As a wavy, I will definitively try this method: I have Wave maker and Light Defining Gel, and I think DC products are so good for those of us having baby fine waved hair. But even when I get a good cast, and good waves after scrunching, in a few hours my hair ends up messy, wonky, flat... why?...(I’m on my 4 cgm month). And the other thing is I cannot achieve clumps: my hair tends to stay divided... it seems to me it’s strenghtless, if this make sense. But I pay a lot of attention taking care of it, with rice rinse, acv rinse, deep conditioning, balancing protein and moisture. So now what?...
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I am wavy. My holy grails WERE Deva Curl Ultra Defining Gel and Wavemaker. My waves drooped by the end of the day. I tried Raw Curls Firm Hold Gel. OMG!! Bomb! It’s my one-and-done styling product now. I absolutely love the definition and hold. Hair feels soft and moisturized after scrunching out the crunch. Not dry like straw like with Deva. Try it!
@@lynnm148 oh thank you! I-m checking the ingredient list and try to get it.
Omg your hair looks so beautiful. I’m so tempted to ask my stylist for a bob
I am new to curly hair and so glad I found this wonderful community of wavy/curly women. I grew up with straight hair and my hair only got curly when I hit my mid 40's. I ironed for the last few years, then decided to embrace my curls! I am LOVING your videos. Right now I am learning to not wash my hair every day and trying to follow the method. I live in the deep South with high humidity so.. frizz. I hope my hair can look as great as yours does. I look forward to your next video.
Just started CGM (literally, only have done 2 wash days) and love watching all your videos! It’s kind of overwhelming with all the different techniques and experiments one can do, but I also have fine hair so will definitely be trying this one next time!
Just tried this method and I can’t believe the results! So much better definition and lasted 6 days without any refresh! Just took my hair down from pineapple and fluffed. Thank you so much! Next I would love it if you could show us the difference between winter hair and summer hair and how to apply products.
Thank you for sharing this. I now have the same length hair as you. 👍😊 Was nice seeing a quick refresher course of how you apply your Conditioner, cream and gel. I needed that, as I've been doing lots of raking. I have to do everything right side up now bc of my head and neck. So that is tricky. I had to LOL when you put your towel on your toilet! I have OCD and I about freaked!! You must really trust the cleanliness of that toilet! Lololol! Love ya, Alyson. Your videos are always so informative! I've been calling this method my way of Smastering for yrs now. Love it! Thx for all you science added into your videos!
Lol, the toilet got to me, too! Aack!!!! The rest of the video was awesome, though!! 😁
Haha, y'all are too funny. Ain't never got sick from plopping on my toilet seat! Wait, that sounded wrong....
Thank you, Alyson!! I knew you would ace your exams! I actually have tried this method and really liked the results, especially in winter Texas. Here in ATX, we have fluctuating dews, teens and twenties one day, 40’s the next, back down to 20’s. Crazy! I have found that when I plop, I get funky waves. So, I’ve been scrunch drying with a T-shirt, like 5 scrunches all over. Then I apply the second coat of gel, just as you demonstrate, and diffuse. I can get three good hair days! Not bad for a newbie of 3 months! Good to see you back!
Could you review the new coconut and cactus water shea moisture line? I know you haven’t liked some of their products in the past because they’re heavy, but this is specifically designed to be light and I’m super curious about what you think!
AmandaLynn it has shea butter really high up, maybe it's not heavy after first use, but on wavy or fine hair, especially lower porosities it will become heavy and build up very quickly, not to mention what it does to oily scalps. The descriptions don't represent the actual product most of the time, always read ingredients. Honestly this line will always exclude a huge market, because they put this goddamn butter everywhere. It's best to spend a little more on good products imo.
Wetting hands with all gel application also been game changer for me
I always lose all of my definition when I scrunch out the cast. It looks great crunchy, but sad and droopy after scrunching. I hope this will help me to keep my wave definition.
I've been struggling with that, too. Since I see this comment was a while ago, have you found anything to help with this?
Amy Medeiros Hey, did you found something that helps? I have the same problem:)
Same! Last wash day I didn't SOC and the cast just kinda fell out throughout the day. It helped a little..🤷
Same, Looks nice & defined & as soon as I scrunch the curls break up & it gets dry, frizzy, & limp. I have super super fine hair w/out dye 2b/2c curls. I'm trying to figure out what ingredients my hair likes atm. Glycerin, aloe, etc. etc. I think my head is about to explode, lol. I'm new to not using silicone or not straightening my hair.
@@elizabeth-2213 try a gel that doesn’t have a high level of humectants. I’ve been having the problem of the curl falling after scrunching (even with a VERY hard cast). But I just switched the ouidad humidity gel & it held so well after scrunching that I almost couldn’t scrunch it out. It was awesome 😅 I used this smasters method, but I will try again but with less gel product. Hair type: 2b/2c. Type: fine/medium. Density: high. Porosity: high.
I really love your wave pattern ❤️
You are the first UA-camr with curly hair like mine. Your hair always looks so soft. Thanks for the tips.
It's my pleasure!!
Trust me, foundational videos are super useful. Especially since so few folks on UA-cam have hair like yours/mine, and it can be hard to figure out how to adjust routines to work for fine wavy hair.
Glad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback.
Oh my your hair looks beeeeeautiful in this video! Not that it isn’t always lovely but look at that volume and gloss and CURL!!! Hoping I get there soon, I’m still transitioning and wish I could wear a bag on my head until my curls come back lol
Stay the course!!! It's taken me 3 years, don't forget!
I do this too! Double application seems crucial for me because my hair absorbs so much.
Girl, we've missed you, but I found myself returning to your old videos over and over every time I was having some problems or before shopping ❤️
Edit: I've just remembered you didn't like brushing product into hair, but have you tried using Denman (or similar brush) AND curling your ends inside? It works completely different than simply brushing through and creates nice clumps and ringlets.
Hmmmmm, intriguing. But I just am lazy and have my routine down, so I'm not convinced I want to complicate anything. Know what I mean? Sorry to have been gone so long. But glad my old stuff was still there for you!!
Gorgeous Alyson. Just started the CG and your videos are especially meaningful for me with 2a/b to see your methodology and product reviews 💋.
I kind of do a double application method but with different products before and after plopping. I use a small amount of wavemaker and ultra defining gel when my hair is soaking wet, then plop for about 10 minutes. I apply just barely enough to get the ball rolling but not enough to form a cast. Soaking wet hair isthe only time I can use gel. If my hair is damp and I try to apply gel, hair will stick to my hands and be a frizzy mess. Then after my let out the plop and my hairs damp, I apply mouse because it’s light and airy easy to distribute evenly without having to smooth it through. (smoothing product in usually kills my waves) Mousse is my holy grail, Star of the show wave product. That’s what I use to make my cast.it’s gives me a very light cast that’s easy to break and my waves are super happy, shiny, and defined. On a good day I’ll even get some spirals which make me super happy lol.
I actually did this a few days ago! And it worked great, and now I'm watching this it's good to know that someone else out there got similar results!
This made a world of difference ! I'm finally getting the curly girl routine down. I'm so glad I came across this. Thank you! Thank you! I'm finally loving my curls
I tried this today with my Aunt Jackie's Curl Boss and I loved the results! I got better hold without the crunch of a stronger hold gel. Thank you for the tip!
Yay, I'm so glad you're back! Awesome work with doing cosmetology school and finding something you're passionate about, that's such a great feeling :)
I've actually used this method a lot (or smasters? Very similar, basically a second light application of gel), and it works wonders.
No, this was good! Tomorrow I get a Devacut and I'm so excited!
This is exactly what I do! I need a really strong cast, and plopping takes away too much of the original gel application. I decided to do a second application after plopping, and it works perfectly!
I have been 3 months into my transitioning period and I just discovered you! Thank you so much for all the advice!!!
Very helpful! I love that you show beginning to end. I usually get a good cast in my ends but not my crown root area so I think this will really help me. Good luck in school! I have been a licensed cosmetologist for 7 years now and I love going to work everyday 😉
So encouraging to hear that! Thank you!
Your hair looks amazing! Can't wait to try out the gel double application method this evening. I've been CG for about 15 months and tried so many different product combos, but it was your videos 2 months ago that made me realise that I should be caring for my hair in its current state (2B/C) instead of trying to care for it in its original state from my childhood (was 3A). The difference has been crazy, I have defined waves (with some curls in between!) now, and maybe by this time next year my original curls will be back? Either way, I love your approach to haircare, especially your scientific explanations of the ingredients and different techniques. Good luck on your educational path!
Exactly. You have to care for your hair the way it is now. Couldn't have said it better than you did. :)
I basically do this method on a regular basis, but I don’t plop. Within half an hour if I feel like I have too much frizz or there’s no cast forming at all (can normally tell by the front pieces that dry faster) I’ll do this. I never named it anything though 😂
Shoulda beat me to it! ;)
real life+curly girl haha, that would have been impressive given that I just posted my first video (on BellChimesIn, not this account) earlier today 😝
I accidentally tried this method the other day and it worked gloriously for me!!! Glad to see you made a video on this :) Also, nice to see how little product you actually use, it makes me think I've probably been going far too heavy on my products...makes sense that my fine hair gets so weighed down.
Just trying this now! Your hair turned out soooo gorgeous and bouncy, I love it - and you! Thanks for all your lovely videos and super-helpful CG info ♥️
That haircut works so great for you! Very nice. 😊
Thanks for the double application method instruction. It's been a saving grace w my mousses for some of the best winter whirls I've seen in a long time & I'm getting 2-4 days consistently .
I used to live in a state where it was humid and my hair had ringlet curls. I moved to a dry desert state and not my hair is just a big ball of frizz I think this method will really help me! So thank you 😊
I got awesome results from this!! Thank you so much for posting. Not a simple video at all. Hope your doing well in cosmology school!
Wow, your hair looks fab, I'm going to try this method today 😃
The simplest tips are often the most helpful with fixing a curly issue 😁
Thank you for this tip! I tried it with a gel that I was about to throw out because I thought it wasn’t a hard enough hold like the LA Looks one I usually use. Tried this method this morning and it worked!!!
I was over here panicking and thinking that my hair was losing its curl for good but thank god I can now safely assume that it’s the New England winter getting to me. Phew. Anyways, loved this video and will be trying it tomorrow. I always struggled to decide whether I should apply gel on soaking or damp hair (both work for me, just in different ways) but DUH! Why not do both??
So useful! I don't know why I didn't think of doing this earlier! It's so true what you said about winter vs summer waves...I've been noticing my waves get weighed down more + actually need LESS moisture. Going to try this method w/ AVG. Thanks!
Glad to see you are back. I found your channel last weekend and I haven't looked back about embracing my curls. Your other videos on how you add product, wrap hair, diffuse and then add the clips have been so helpful. Thank you!!!!
Glad you're here!
Love your video! I’m a wavy girl who went back to the dark side of straightening because I couldn’t get the hang of 2nd and 3rd day styling. Anyway, I’m inspired now to try again and will be binge watching all your videos! Thanks! Your hair is gorgeous!
I am barely one week in cg and this method actually might keep me in the game this time. I tried it today and it was probably my best wavy day yet. I started cg last July until September... it was too much work for my hair to look that bad. But with the moisture in the air all the blow drying and flat ironing only made my hair a poofy gross mess. Thanks.
SO happy to help you.
Great idea! These little tips can sometimes make a world of difference. I just tried a new gel yesterday with mixed results. I need to try the "no rake" tip and double application - I think those would have helped. I will give it a try on the next wash day. Thanks so much.
I didn’t even know that you shouldn’t rake! Thanks!
So accurate!! I bought this $2 gel (La Bella with Avocado Oil-- said it was 'max hold') at Big Lots because it was CG friendly, glycerin-free & smelled great, but it ended up providing NO hold at ALL. A few washes ago I decided to combine methods by applying it both soaking wet in the shower AND after my plop and now it works super well and gives me a great cast.
That's awesome! Way to make it work for you!
Can you please do a vid of lightweight products you think are good for fine curly hair?
Honeyyyyyy !!! So I texlaxed my hair and I was looking for an easy way to manage my looser curls/waves and I really appreciate this vid ! I Love the volume and the soft curly look !!
Love your earrings!
I have been following you and watched you to learn about the curl girl method (finally got the book). I have purchased some products based on your recommendations and have been practicing it now for several weeks. It's been ok, but today I watched this double application method and I used all deva curl delight products but then I put my 2nd application with the Mop Top custard. I diffused and then let it dry 100% before scrunching out the cast. It was dramatically different!! thank you so much for your vlogs. My hair is 100% better than it was 3-6 months ago.
That's absolutely wonderful! Happy for you!!
I saw your face in my UA-cam Library recently and wondered, "Where has she gone"? And then today you're back! So happy to see you and hear that you're doing well. This was definitely a great hair day for you. Sooo much volume. Beautiful formation to your waves. Anxious to hear abiut your makeup too.
Thank you so much! Life has been crazy. More content to come soon. :) Glad to be back!
So glad to hear from you again! You look fabulous! 😍 Thanks for more great tips!!
Loved this. I will definitely try it. I didn’t think it was too simple, sometimes it’s the simple things that work. Thank you so much
Thank you for this refresher! I've been trying to figure out how to help my problem area (the crown) and tried this yesterday - just what I needed!
Loooooooooove u for this. This is not at all too basic for a video. I’ve been struggling to find a gel which I like which is natural and curly girl approved. I have 2B/3A curls and so far have tried a bunch of things but they don’t give me any long term hold and I’m left no hold by the next day. I tried your method and it worked like a charm. Thank you
That's awesome!! Glad this helped you!
It’s adorable!! And this video was insanely helpful!
I live in Grayson County, so it’s good to see someone on here that talks about the local weather and how it affects our hair! Just found your channel and am loving it so far.
Hey neighbor! Glad you're here.
I’ve been calling mine a “modified Smasters” because I don’t plop or add a ton. I do it after my hair is about 30% dry.
I am so glad I found your channel! I started CG at the beginning of the year, and your videos have been a major game changer for me since I found you this past week. Thank you!!!
Awesome! Here for you!!!
I looove how excited you're about.. everything! I find myself laughing sometimes hahah
So glad you got into cosmetology back then, it clearly sparks joy for you!
I have seriously watched every video of yours, and some twice! I'm on week 1 of curly girl thanks to you! Your early videos looked so much like my hair except I live over in the panhandle so it's DRY over here. I plunged and bought devacurl low poo and delight conditioner along with light defining gel and wow the results after only a few applications! BUT I'm having trouble with hold, my curls look blah especially into day 2 so I am for sure going to try this!! I want to try wavemaker too so that was good to see you use! I'm struggling with some frizz as well as the limp curls after a half day but again it is DRY here! Thanks for all your content! I should so hop over to Dallas and come see you!! Lol!
I'm gonna try this! I hope it doesn't weigh my hair down, because it looks awesome on you! My curls look alot like yours, including length, but with bangs! Thanks for the video!
I’ve struggled with frizz and product application. You’re the first one I’ve found that has waves that look similar to mine! Super helpful tips! Thank you!
Glad to be here for you!
Oh, I heart you! I’m so glad to know what I thought was just my weird “reapplication” of gel isn’t a freak thing that only I do. I’m also SO SO glad you brought up winter vs. summer waves... mine have been killing me lately, and I’ve tried everything that usually works to revive them. I’m thinking maybe it really is just the dew points. Also!! I LOVE Glossier! I’m in love with Cloud Paint and Boy Brow that I got for Christmas. Finally a gel that doesn’t flake but keeps my brows in check! Have you noticed that the Cloud Paint either squeezes out in a huge dollop or not at all? I keep thinking I just have Hulk hands. 🤷♀️ Lastly... I am wondering how on earth you’re going to handle all the fellow wavies within a 300 mile radius who want you to cut their hair now ... 🤣
Ok so I have seen u do this before and it works so well for me thanku thanku also I stopped raking through my wavy hair thanks to one of ur videos what a game changer ❤️
I remember you mentioning this before in a video and I tried it then and loved it. I do it almost every single wash day. Thank you for this amazing tip!
My daughter has 3a hair, where I have overall wavy hair (but a mix of everything from nearly straight to 3a/3b) and I noticed when she was only like 1 that her curls are tighter in the summer. I figured it was because of the added humidity...we live in a humid location. Now that I have been allowing my waves to breath (used to wear a perpetual ponytail/perma-bun) I am looking forward to the summer months to see what my hair will do...as my hair has only been breathing for the last 6 months (all super cold weather in my area)
Great job! I tried this so we’ll see! I have 2B low porosity thick hair. I like your strategies because you have wavy hair and know it well. Your curls have really grown on your journey!
Thank you for your demonstration on curly hair. I’m ordering the Bounce curl shampoo products.
THIS method is exactly what my waves needed! Thank you for posting!!!
i've been adding more gel after towel drying for years. makes such a difference for me. never considered it a special technique lol
Your hair looks amazing
Hey, hey Alyson. So nice to see you again! Congrats on acing the 1st round of Cosmetology school. The Devacurl wave maker and the double application has given you some Diva waves. ;) I have tried some form of this double application of gel method, basically to tame any flyaway hair in place. So thoughtful of you to advise wavies that summer curls and winter curls are different and you need to care for them differently. Can't wait to hear more from you, and...I love those earrings. You are beautiful!
So happy to see you on here, friend! YOU are beautiful, too!!
Wanted you to know I rewatched some of your videos (during period of insomnia). I’m, as well, addicted to Deva product, volumizing foam. Add Arc gel and smashing technique and my hair is ON!!! I’d been using LUS but I have bleached hair and couldn’t get curls to reappear as desired. Many thanks. Nancy
This has been the best tip for my curls. Thank you!!
Your videos are always so helpful and rest assured knowing that nothing is too simple
Awww I'm glad to hear that!
Love your videos, very helpful. I'd like to see a video on products that help with frizz versus products/ ingredients that cause or contribute to frizz.
I’m so happy to have you back and loved the video! Thanks
Ahh I’m in Dallas too!! I just started with the CG method 3 days ago! So excited! Just started sharing on my Instagram to document my journey. I’ll have to remember that you’re local to me!
Neighbor! That's so exciting. Happy for you. Come see me when you have a handle on your waves or just want to talk hair nonstop. ;)
real life+curly girl I was JUST lookin through your hair school highlight on Instagram because I didn’t realize you were studying cosmetology! I DEFINITELY will come see you for a cut. I’m at a loss as to what to do cut wise haha
I'm going to try this method because my hair needs quiet a bit of product and sometimes after I scrunch out the crunch I'm usually telling myself that I should have used more gel! You have super cute hair by the way! (: I have very fine hair and I have let it grow out and I started the curly girl method over a year ago and my hair has gotten so healthy and the curl is back!! I use to hate my curls and now I love them! (: