I have fine, 2c/3a, low porosity hair much like you and I tried sleeping with a bonnet and woke up with frizzy curls that were stuck to my head and hard to manage a good hair day without a refresh. BUT then I tried the Medusa hair clips and even though it kind of stretched out the bottom, back hairs, I woke up with much better hair, with volume and easier to style plus I look cuter going to bed. Thank you so much for sharing the medusa sleep method.
All my life I thought I had mostly straight hair. Recently discovered that I have curly hair and my problem was no knowing how to care for curly hair and years of damaging my hair didnt help. My hair is currently in the middle of my back and Im going to chop it to a long pixie to get rid of all the damage. Thank you for this video. This will help me when I chop my hair.
This works for longer hair too! I have 2b/2c curls that falls well below my shoulders, but when I would try the pineapple, or anything else for that matter, it wouldn’t work. I’d have to wash my hair daily. What a chore. Happened upon this video and figured nothing ventured, nothing gained. Wow! This is a game changer. Worked very well for me. I use the clips all around as you presented in your video and then to control the length I would just throw random clips in the top. Spay, sleep, wake, fluff - looks even better than fresh curls! Plus, my hubby thinks the clipped style is adorable. Win, win, win. I’m full of gratitude to you for this well-presented idea. I’ve been able to go 3 days without having to redo.
Awesome! Yes, my hair is a bit longer than this now too and have friends with longer hair like yours who also love it!! With my minimal amount of hair and barely more length I only need one extra on top to control the floppiness. But I love that yours is so cute and hubby likes it! 😀
Mind BLOWN when I saw this 4 years ago and have been using it most nights since then . COVID hair got so long that I could pineapple it , but I'm back to shorter, somewhat layered lengths so back to your *genius* technique. Hope you and your loved ones are well. Thanks for sharing!
I do the pineapple every night with a scrunchie but often end up with a flat spot on the top of my head. Never thought of using claw clips like this! And it looks pretty, too! Another great tutorial!
Wow, I don't know how I ever missed this totally logical tip: if my hair seems dry at night, I should add moisture then and not wait until morning. Thank you!
Thank You!!!! You are an absolute angel for sharing this tip! I recently learned I had curly hair while trying to grow out a pixie cut I had for a decade, and finding the right methods and products to balance out my short, thin, low density, curly hair has been so much easier with help!
When I first saw this video I was very sceptical about being able to sleep with clips in my hair so I didn't try it. It turned up again yesterday on Facebook in one of the curly girl groups and decided to give it a try and I was amazed at the volume today when I let my hair down!! Thank you so much for this method! :-)
I have been following the CG Method for nearly a year and have found it very difficult to find guidance for my specific hair make up, type, etc. Thank you for producing these instructional videos. I have the same CG profile as you and lots of ambiguous dots are finally connecting! 😃
I am so thankful I stumbled across your video. I originally was looking to see if anyone on UA-cam was comparing satin and silk pillow cases and I loved the video that you did on comparing them. It brought me here! I unfortunately have a lot of breakage around my hair line from the years and years of wearing headbands, tying my hair up, and using bonnets to sleep. It’s a new journey for me to sleep fully without a bonnet on my head and I didn’t want to use a scrunchi and possibly pull my hair more. This is such an awesome method! I just can’t thank you enough ♥️
PROTIP: If you’re worried about the clips falling out wear a satin hair cap! I have short 3A hair and it worked magic for my curls :) you can get one at harmon/sally’s for literally $3!
@@fitkatstyle4388 Oh my goodness, I'm watching your video again and I just realized you said, "I don't want to wear a satin cap" and I'm so sorry I commented this when you explicitly stated you didn't want to wear one! I'm an idiot haha
Thank you SO much for this video! I’m just really getting into the method but have been struggling with a good sleep solution. My hair is longer but it’s so fine that the pineapple just doesn’t work, but I started doing this a few nights ago and it has been a miracle worker.
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I have hair the exact same length as yours and have been struggling to find a way to sleep so I can have "2nd day hair'. Pineapple was a no go, scrunchies were a fair, etc etc. Then you came along! Medusa clipping it is and I bought that Jane Carter restore mist and I just love it. i used it in the AM with a bit of my deva one condition and had perfect hair!!!!!! I've subscribed and can't wait to learn more from you!
This is FABULOUS! Your video is the best I've seen on clipping it for sleeping! My hair is shorter than yours and I always have several stray hairs that won't stay in the "pineapple." Thank you for sharing!!!
Wow thanks!! And, you're most welcome!! The clips w/ grip inside make all the difference and I forgot to mention that in the video! They don't slide out! Happy 2nd day hair! Fingers crossed.
Thank you so much I do not like that satin cap either. My hair is the same length as yours and I had those claw clips so did it up and will see how tomorrow turns out!
I actually have pretty long hair and I still prefer this technique. With the pineapple, I get a headache since my hair is so heavy. I also find that this preserves the top layer of curls better.
I'm going to try this tonight. I have a little longer & thicker hair, but I still hope it still works because other methods are not working so well for me. Thank you.
I'm so glad I found this video!! I started the Curly girl method just over a month ago and am feeling really frustrated. My hair is shorter than yours at the back and the pineapple only holds half my hair so this looks great!! Going to try it tonight. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos 😊
I think this idea is ingenious! I tried the pineapple but it pulled the back hair too much (my hair is about the same length as yours). The buff smushed my curls. Thanks for my new bedtime curl routine so I don't have to spend as much time and effort in the mornings to refresh my wavy curls!
Reading the title, I was ready for some scary savage look by the end of the video where I’d go naaah! It turned out to be quite the opposite! I’ve recently decided to embrace my natural curly hair after getting a big chop (15 inches at least) due to bad heat and colour lifting damage. Thank you so much for this video, I was searching for a good night routine for my new curly bob. I also loved your talking style and beautiful lighting. 💕
Oh gosh, aren't you sweet! Thank you! Yeah, the name is worse than the look. I actually wear this as an updo if It's done well. Big props for doing the big chop! Glad you are embracing your curls!! Hope this helps!
I just want to reiterate what everyone else has said....Thank you!!!! much needed video. I could never pineapple with any luck...but your technique is perfect. I have the small jaw clips, but had never thought about using for this purpose. Please do a routine video... I have similar hair too and would love to see your routine of products THANKS AGAIN!
Thank you so much for the video. My hair is a bit longer but low density enough for this to work fabulously! I don't feel like my waves are getting strangled by the pineapple. I also tie a silk scarf around the crown to keep the nap hairs (is that even a thing) from tangling. Keep the video's coming Katina!
Ooh!!!! I'm a curly girl (type 3) and my hair is too short for pineapples, and every other method destroys the curl pattern by morning and gives my hair a funny shape that can only be fixed if I restyle completely. Thanks! Also it looks cute as a hairdo, I'm getting 90s-early 2000s vibes!
My hair is longer and I just use the ponytail method on top of my hair. I am going way too short in two weeks to ponytail it. I was wondering what I was going to do. THANK YOU so much
I tried this last night and it worked great! Thank you for making the video! I haven't had great luck with just a satin pillowcase alone or with the pineapple (leaves a bend in my hair and disturbs my actual curls/waves.) This morning I unclipped the claw-clips and voila! My first day hair from yesterday is basically intact. I am super pleased. =D
My hair is a bit shorter than yours but I will try this. I tend to lay on one ‘corner’ of my head and that gets flat and straight - all the time. I am thinking the clips will not be comfortable and/or just fall out while I sleep. But as I said, I’ll give it a shot!
I use only clips that have "rubber grip" inside! And if they are too big they will fall out. It's key to place them above where your head lays on the pillow. So as high as you can. In the AM you can wet and refresh the straighter under bits before letting the rest down. Also try bobby pins or even the clips I use in my root clipping video.
You are a real pleasure to watch! You seem to have a real kind and sweet personality. I have similar hair to yours except it's longer. You have great tips for women who have our kind of hair. The one thing that I do different is even if a product does wonders on my hair, I don't buy and use it if that company tests on animals. I research whether products are tested on animals and then I buy the ones that are not. Then after that I decide whether the product works well for my hair type. I only buy and use products that don't test on animals.
Thank you that's so sweet of you to say. And wow, so good to watch out for animal testing! I do love animals that might be next on my list of things to check for with products!
What a great idea/technique! I have an appointment to cut my hair tomorrow so this comes in super handy because I’m planning to chop my hair up to more or less your length. Your hair looks lovely. First time FitKat watcher, just subscribed. Thanks so much 🤗💐
Thank you SO much for this method! I follow it exactly for the sides and front of my hair, but to increase my comfort while sleeping i use a zannclip or spyralclip for the back section.
Thank you for posting! I love your videos... you are the only person I've found who has hair exactly like mine. There are tons of videos for girls with thick, luscious curly hair but not many for us with very fine, thin curly hair. Would love to know what shampoo/conditioner you use and how often you wash your hair. I've been trying to wash less often so as not to dry out my hair, but now I'm experiencing oiliness at the scalp that is weighing my hair down and making it look flat. I thought that brushing my hair at night with a boar bristle brush would help distribute the oil throughout the hair and make it softer and less oily at the scalp, but now I think my hair is less curly due to all the brushing and pulling out the curls. It's a no-win situation LOL. Any help is greatly appreciated! :)
Your hair looks so cute up like that. Now, this is something I think I could do at night. The silk cap cooks me...and the buff isn't too bad, but I really think this is a great idea. I need to get the clips. So glad I found your channel. PS: This technique might not scare my husband so much when I go to bed! :)
I is definitely a cuter option than some of those others. I wear it like this often during the day especially when I know it's not going to look too good. I recommend getting the clips w/ rubber grip inside over the ones without so avoid them slipping.
I was already in bed thinking that I gotta do something about my wavy hair so I don't have to wash it tomorrow yet again (I'm new to all of this, since my hair started to be extra wavy after a major hair loss); then I found your video. Thank you so much! My hair is the same length like yours (I cut it because of the hair loss) and the pineapple doesn't work for me either (obviously), so I'm trying this and we'll see how it'll look tomorrow morning. Thanks again 😚 and nighty night, everyone 😉😴
I watched this video a while ago, but never did it because I didn't have the jaw clips...haha... But I got some for Christmas so I'm going to try your method this week. I forgot all about this video until I saw RealLifeCurlyGirl post her video today. Super excited to try your method, and I need a silk pillowcase too!
Awesome! Hope it helps. I use clips w/ grip inside, Scunci maybe, b/c I have such thin hair the others slip - just FYI in case you have the same thing happen.
Just subscribed. Good gravy! I’m 50+ and have always fought with my curls. I’ve just found out about the curly girl method last week and still doing homework. My hair is menopausal. (Falling out/very thin) I have a c-pap. (Strap that is put on my head at night) any suggestions for my night time routine when putting it up? I’m a hot mess, I know. 😁
Glad you're here! Quit fighting them and show them off! LOL At night can you do Medusa Clipping and then have the strap go around the back of your head or does it go over the top of the head too?
FitKat Style yes both. Every night I would put my hair in a bun (changing that routine). Back strap sits at the back base of my neck and stronger of the two dead center top. I’ll try the clipping, with some sort of strategic attack on placement. Thank you for your reply.
C-Pap here too ~~ exactly the same strapping Wondered if anyone else had this additional problem to deal with 🤭. I am anxious to try this clipping method (as soon as I can go buy some). Good Luck to us both 🥰. Blessings, Angela
What a lovely channel! Just subscribed, thank you so much for this content. Video request: it would be really helpful to see what you do the morning after you medusa clip - how much refreshing do you need, how long to let it settle before trying to style it, etc.
Kaylie I have a minimal refresh video that is pretty standard minus letting it settle. That can vary but not super long. 5 min is usually enough. But sometimes it’s longer b/c I’m doing other things. 😉
I think we have similar hair, as I've mentioned before in the CG group. Our length is similar too so I was especially excited to see this video. I've not yet found a protective style that works for me overnight, and I can't wait to try this technique! Thanks a bunch for posting. Subbed
My hair is exactly like your hair, including density and curl pattern. I so appreciate your help with my fine, curly/wavy hair. Can you you also share what gel product you use for scrunch?
In the Winter I was using Herbal Essences Totally Twisted. It's more medium hold but has pretty good longevity. In the summer, I went off CG a bit and used a gel that had a silicone in it for frizz control. ;)
Thanks for this great technique for shorter curly hair 👍🏻. My hair is slightly past my shoulders, but it’s pretty thick wavy curly. I have been doing the pineapple routine for sleep, but it feels uncomfortable since my hair is layered and not really long enough for this method. I’ll get some of those small-medium clips and try your sleep routine. Great!
LOVE your videos!! Please give us more tips and tricks! I for one have very similar hair and I’ve been struggling for the past 2 months on the CGM. My hair (past my shoulders) is either wet looking and stringy (I hate seeing thru the curl clumps) or frizzy and pouf-y (when I’m defeated and attack my hair with pick...😂😂). Can’t seem to find the right balance. 😫
I have the exact curl or wave pattern hair as you and looks like your hair so much; great to see someone using the clips too- i find I use them most days just to get it up a little in the front and off my face - your hair is a little more dense in the front than mine I have a little pattern baldness going on. I hope to learn much more from your channel. fifi
Great video thank you...I am going to try this even my hair is shorter than yours. I would love to know which products you use...maybe another video in making?!!
Great!! Hit the subscribe button and once you do that, a bell appears. If you click the bell then you will get notifications that I've posted a new video!
Thank you! I need to buy some bigger clips but I already have the itty bitty ones. That would be perfect for me since I didn't like the buff I bought or the silk bonnet.
Using some water to refresh in the morning is probably ideal for you to get your wave pattern to perk back up and use a little more product so it holds.
Dear Fitkat, Ah sorry just saw you replied to me. Gosh u tube is amazing. Your hair is lovely. I have been hi lighting and straightening mine for 20 years. I have only let it go back to natural waves in last few weeks. Thanks to your inspirational videos. My hair is thick enough but lies flat on top and there are lots of awful flyaway hairs. Damage from all the colouring. Any advice much appreciated if you get a chance. Best wishes . Barbara
If you aren't already I advise following the Curly Girl Method outline in the Curly Girl Handbook or find videos on here about that. Keep giving it moisturize and you may also want to try some protein in your products as damaged hair usually needs it. I like Hask Keratin deep conditioner (it's not 100% CG but many of us CG gals use it w/o any issue). You could also get Neutral Protein Filler at Sally beauty and add it to your condish or spray it on. Just don't add it to another product for more than that single use or it can go bad.
Great thanks for all that. I will work on all fronts. Will look up curly girl. Protein filler sounds very interesting too. Super tips. Will let u know how it works out for me. Fingers crossed!
Thanks so much for making this video! My hair is a lot like yours- just bobbed shorter and probably more 2a/2b- so your clipping technique is really appreciated. I'm wondering if you have layers or not. Thanks again for sharing!
Your clip idea is smart. For the hair at the nape of the neck, I suggest twirling them into a pin curl. That keeps them tightly curled at night even as you lay against them on the pillow. ;)
TROgirl It does! I’m more of a 2A 2B wavy girl and the medusa updo works perfectly for me, even if I move like I’m being exorcise during the night, lol. Just try not to touch it so much in the morning. I did the first time and ruined my lovely waves. Let your hair be :)
Love this idea for shorter hair! Would you mind letting us know what brand those jaw clips are? Thanks for such great videos! I just discovered your channel, and love all your ideas!
Thanks so much! Glad you're liking my videos! I like the one's with grip inside. I believe Scunci is the brand but there may be others. But grip inside is key!!
I have a question, first of all my hair is a bit shorter than yours and I think much finer. But this is certainly going to be my new up-do from now on. I think it will look even better as my hair grows a bit longer. I have done it as I watched your video, just used four clips as my hair is finer than yours. Now my questions - do you put the dry shampoo on every time at night? And then my next question refers to your root clipping method, I cannot get those Duckbill clips in South Africa, so can you show me how to do the root clip using bobby pins? Or, can you do it with these claw clips too because my hair falls flat at the top and the crown. Please respond because you put up lovely videos. I have just permed my hair and this is why I am so keen. Keep posting, please. Thanks very much. Liz
I don't do the dry shampoo every night. I only use it when I think I need it. Day 2 maybe not needed but day 3 maybe so. Winter may not need it as much as hotter months. Just assess that night. I think the claw clips would work better for root lift as they will lift higher and not be so tight to drag out of the hair as they undo w/ a pinch. Hope that helps. Thanks so much!!
jay hulrs awesome! I hope it works great for you! I failed to mention but the clips that have grip inside work much better than the ones that don't. The ones without tend to slip out of the hair more easily.
Thanks so much!! Both! I do both, cut my own in between Deva cuts. Trying to get a bit more length so I am trying not to do much self cutting these days.
I'm enjoying your videos because you are encountering the same struggles as me that no one really mentions in their videos. Do these clips hurt if you move a lot? Maybe I could just Bobby pin my whole head? I'm a wild sleeper lol
Has anyone medusa clipped their hair with a gel cast? I wash my hair in the evening and go to bed with the gel cast, but by the time I wake up my underneath layers go flat. I might try this and hopefully it helps!
Think you so much for this Video!!! My Hair is short and the pineapple doesn‘t works for me. This one seems to be Perfect for me 🌸 Greetings from Germany 🍀
I like Batiste dry shampoo and also Tresemme. I don't love the powdery white effect and Batiste has colored options that (while they aren't perfect) certainly help in that area.
I like Batiste and also Tresemme Fresh Start. Know that they have alcohol but since we are talking about absorbing oil at the roots that shouldn't be an issue. The clips with grip inside work much better and don't slip out!
I have fine, 2c/3a, low porosity hair much like you and I tried sleeping with a bonnet and woke up with frizzy curls that were stuck to my head and hard to manage a good hair day without a refresh. BUT then I tried the Medusa hair clips and even though it kind of stretched out the bottom, back hairs, I woke up with much better hair, with volume and easier to style plus I look cuter going to bed. Thank you so much for sharing the medusa sleep method.
Game. Freaking. Changer. As someone with finer shorter hair, thank you SO MUCH for this video! 💛💛💛
Yay!! 🥰
I just had a short hair cut, first thing in ages and i didn´t know how to sleep without the pineapple you save my life! thank you so much :)
All my life I thought I had mostly straight hair. Recently discovered that I have curly hair and my problem was no knowing how to care for curly hair and years of damaging my hair didnt help. My hair is currently in the middle of my back and Im going to chop it to a long pixie to get rid of all the damage. Thank you for this video. This will help me when I chop my hair.
This works for longer hair too! I have 2b/2c curls that falls well below my shoulders, but when I would try the pineapple, or anything else for that matter, it wouldn’t work. I’d have to wash my hair daily. What a chore. Happened upon this video and figured nothing ventured, nothing gained. Wow! This is a game changer. Worked very well for me. I use the clips all around as you presented in your video and then to control the length I would just throw random clips in the top. Spay, sleep, wake, fluff - looks even better than fresh curls! Plus, my hubby thinks the clipped style is adorable. Win, win, win. I’m full of gratitude to you for this well-presented idea. I’ve been able to go 3 days without having to redo.
Awesome! Yes, my hair is a bit longer than this now too and have friends with longer hair like yours who also love it!! With my minimal amount of hair and barely more length I only need one extra on top to control the floppiness. But I love that yours is so cute and hubby likes it! 😀
Mind BLOWN when I saw this 4 years ago and have been using it most nights since then . COVID hair got so long that I could pineapple it , but I'm back to shorter, somewhat layered lengths so back to your *genius* technique. Hope you and your loved ones are well. Thanks for sharing!
Yay I'm so glad it's been such a helpful staple for you! I'm doing well thank you ;)
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This has changed my life! My mornings are so easy now and I've been getting non-stop compliments. Thank you!
OMYGOSH, I love it!! Yay!! So glad it's working for you!I
I do the pineapple every night with a scrunchie but often end up with a flat spot on the top of my head. Never thought of using claw clips like this! And it looks pretty, too! Another great tutorial!
Thank you so much!!!
Wow, I don't know how I ever missed this totally logical tip: if my hair seems dry at night, I should add moisture then and not wait until morning. Thank you!
Haha! Right? I know. There is so much involved in embracing our natural hair texture. Don't feel bad, we've all had these moments!
Just starting on my wavy curly journey with my short/medium-length hair. This is SOOO helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome!!
Thank You!!!! You are an absolute angel for sharing this tip! I recently learned I had curly hair while trying to grow out a pixie cut I had for a decade, and finding the right methods and products to balance out my short, thin, low density, curly hair has been so much easier with help!
My pleasure!!!! 😊
I might use this style to go out.. its pretty chic really
I agree! I wear it out all the time!! Great for day 3-5 hair!
When I first saw this video I was very sceptical about being able to sleep with clips in my hair so I didn't try it. It turned up again yesterday on Facebook in one of the curly girl groups and decided to give it a try and I was amazed at the volume today when I let my hair down!! Thank you so much for this method! :-)
Renuka Dass awww thanks for taking the time to come back here and share that with me. So sweet! All the best for many more happy hair days ahead! 😊
You are a natural! Love seeing your medusa clipping technique explained like this--thank you for making this video, Katina!
Thanks you so much and thanks for the sub!
Finally, someone with my hair! Love the video!
Oh thank you!!!
I have been following the CG Method for nearly a year and have found it very difficult to find guidance for my specific hair make up, type, etc. Thank you for producing these instructional videos. I have the same CG profile as you and lots of ambiguous dots are finally connecting! 😃
Oh that's great! So glad to be of help!!!
I am so thankful I stumbled across your video. I originally was looking to see if anyone on UA-cam was comparing satin and silk pillow cases and I loved the video that you did on comparing them. It brought me here! I unfortunately have a lot of breakage around my hair line from the years and years of wearing headbands, tying my hair up, and using bonnets to sleep.
It’s a new journey for me to sleep fully without a bonnet on my head and I didn’t want to use a scrunchi and possibly pull my hair more.
This is such an awesome method! I just can’t thank you enough ♥️
Glad you’re trying no bonnet. We want that breakage to grow back! 🙏🏼
@@fitkatstyle4388 yes! I am hoping things will get better with time and patience. Thank you so much ♥️
Thank you for posting this video! I tried it last night and it is the first time I didn’t have to completely wet my hair. 👏
PROTIP: If you’re worried about the clips falling out wear a satin hair cap! I have short 3A hair and it worked magic for my curls :)
you can get one at harmon/sally’s for literally $3!
Great tip!
@@fitkatstyle4388 Oh my goodness, I'm watching your video again and I just realized you said, "I don't want to wear a satin cap" and I'm so sorry I commented this when you explicitly stated you didn't want to wear one! I'm an idiot haha
Thank you SO much for this video! I’m just really getting into the method but have been struggling with a good sleep solution. My hair is longer but it’s so fine that the pineapple just doesn’t work, but I started doing this a few nights ago and it has been a miracle worker.
Yay!! I'm so glad!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I have hair the exact same length as yours and have been struggling to find a way to sleep so I can have "2nd day hair'. Pineapple was a no go, scrunchies were a fair, etc etc. Then you came along! Medusa clipping it is and I bought that Jane Carter restore mist and I just love it. i used it in the AM with a bit of my deva one condition and had perfect hair!!!!!! I've subscribed and can't wait to learn more from you!
Oh wow!! That's great!! I'm so glad that worked well for a quick refresh for you! Thanks for the update!!
This is FABULOUS! Your video is the best I've seen on clipping it for sleeping! My hair is shorter than yours and I always have several stray hairs that won't stay in the "pineapple." Thank you for sharing!!!
Wow thanks!! And, you're most welcome!! The clips w/ grip inside make all the difference and I forgot to mention that in the video! They don't slide out! Happy 2nd day hair! Fingers crossed.
Perfect timing for finding this one. I put a loose Buff style head band over last nights attempt similar to this. Best day 3 curls yet!
Terrific! Thanks for letting me know!
Thank you so much I do not like that satin cap either. My hair is the same length as yours and I had those claw clips so did it up and will see how tomorrow turns out!
Give it a few nights. Practice helps and let it settle :10min in the AM before touching it! Then report back!
I actually have pretty long hair and I still prefer this technique. With the pineapple, I get a headache since my hair is so heavy. I also find that this preserves the top layer of curls better.
That's awesome!!! Never expected it to be a fave for longer or heavy hair! Thanks for sharing!
Yes! I have all the same problems u do bc being a wavy is harder!
I'm going to try this tonight. I have a little longer & thicker hair, but I still hope it still works because other methods are not working so well for me. Thank you.
I'm so glad I found this video!! I started the Curly girl method just over a month ago and am feeling really frustrated. My hair is shorter than yours at the back and the pineapple only holds half my hair so this looks great!! Going to try it tonight. Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos 😊
Yay! Hope this helps and also my other videos as well. Welcome aboard the CG crazy train!
I think this idea is ingenious! I tried the pineapple but it pulled the back hair too much (my hair is about the same length as yours). The buff smushed my curls. Thanks for my new bedtime curl routine so I don't have to spend as much time and effort in the mornings to refresh my wavy curls!
Save the curls! LOL Glad to help!
Reading the title, I was ready for some scary savage look by the end of the video where I’d go naaah! It turned out to be quite the opposite! I’ve recently decided to embrace my natural curly hair after getting a big chop (15 inches at least) due to bad heat and colour lifting damage. Thank you so much for this video, I was searching for a good night routine for my new curly bob. I also loved your talking style and beautiful lighting. 💕
Oh gosh, aren't you sweet! Thank you! Yeah, the name is worse than the look. I actually wear this as an updo if It's done well. Big props for doing the big chop! Glad you are embracing your curls!! Hope this helps!
Thanks so much for this! I'm going to try this tonight. We have similar hair and length.
You have the sweetest voice. 😀Great first video. Bravo!
Thank you! I hope it helps!
I just want to reiterate what everyone else has said....Thank you!!!! much needed video. I could never pineapple with any luck...but your technique is perfect. I have the small jaw clips, but had never thought about using for this purpose. Please do a routine video... I have similar hair too and would love to see your routine of products THANKS AGAIN!
I'm so glad. I love that this turned out to be useful for people other than just me! A routine video is a great idea! Thank you!!
Your hair is almost exactly my length and curl pattern. I want to try this! Thank you!!
This is a great idea!! New to CGM and my hair is between chin and shoulder length when curling.
Thanks! Hope it works well for you and welcome aboard the CGM crazy train! It's a fun ride!
Good idea! Thanks for sharing it. We seem to have very similar hair so I will definitely try your idea.
You're welcome! Hope it works for you!
Thank you so much for the video. My hair is a bit longer but low density enough for this to work fabulously! I don't feel like my waves are getting strangled by the pineapple. I also tie a silk scarf around the crown to keep the nap hairs (is that even a thing) from tangling.
Keep the video's coming Katina!
Yay!! Do you mean the nape of the neck? That's a thing and would make sense. I've got a list of ideas. More videos soon!
Why did I never think of this!! ;) great idea getting a bunch of clips tomorrow!!
I prefer the ones w/ grip inside if you have fine or short hair. Scunci makes them.
Ooh!!!! I'm a curly girl (type 3) and my hair is too short for pineapples, and every other method destroys the curl pattern by morning and gives my hair a funny shape that can only be fixed if I restyle completely. Thanks!
Also it looks cute as a hairdo, I'm getting 90s-early 2000s vibes!
I can't wait to try this! Also, it looks super cute and could even be worn out.
I wear my hair like this most days now! LOL
My hair is longer and I just use the ponytail method on top of my hair. I am going way too short in two weeks to ponytail it. I was wondering what I was going to do. THANK YOU so much
You're welcome!!
Gee that makes for a beautiful updo. Wow, love it.
Thanks! I think so too!
Love your curly hair videos. You are so clever with great ideas! Thank you!
Thank you!! I'm blushing!
I tried this last night and it worked great! Thank you for making the video! I haven't had great luck with just a satin pillowcase alone or with the pineapple (leaves a bend in my hair and disturbs my actual curls/waves.) This morning I unclipped the claw-clips and voila! My first day hair from yesterday is basically intact. I am super pleased. =D
Terrific! Some days it turns out better than others, but I swear by Medusa Clipping for shorter wavy/curly hair! Glad it was a hit for you!
My hair is a bit shorter than yours but I will try this. I tend to lay on one ‘corner’ of my head and that gets flat and straight - all the time. I am thinking the clips will not be comfortable and/or just fall out while I sleep. But as I said, I’ll give it a shot!
I use only clips that have "rubber grip" inside! And if they are too big they will fall out. It's key to place them above where your head lays on the pillow. So as high as you can. In the AM you can wet and refresh the straighter under bits before letting the rest down. Also try bobby pins or even the clips I use in my root clipping video.
I wish you could have shown the next day how it came out and if you used any products
There's another video she put out "Medusa Clipping Up 'Do (GRWM)" that shows next day hair.
You are a real pleasure to watch! You seem to have a real kind and sweet personality. I have similar hair to yours except it's longer. You have great tips for women who have our kind of hair. The one thing that I do different is even if a product does wonders on my hair, I don't buy and use it if that company tests on animals. I research whether products are tested on animals and then I buy the ones that are not. Then after that I decide whether the product works well for my hair type. I only buy and use products that don't test on animals.
Thank you that's so sweet of you to say. And wow, so good to watch out for animal testing! I do love animals that might be next on my list of things to check for with products!
This has been a game-changer for me - works like a charm!
Yay!! Me too! Doing it 3 years and still going strong Thanks for watching!
Another fabulous video. I never considered clipping my hair up at night! I'm going to give it a whirl. Thanks so much.
Aww, thanks!! Yay! Hope it works for you!
What a great idea/technique! I have an appointment to cut my hair tomorrow so this comes in super handy because I’m planning to chop my hair up to more or less your length. Your hair looks lovely. First time FitKat watcher, just subscribed. Thanks so much 🤗💐
Awesome! Glad to help! Thanks for the subscribe!
Hi Kat, I like this sleep routine because I have short hair and I can´t form a pineapple with it. Thank you for sharing😊
Thank you SO much for this method! I follow it exactly for the sides and front of my hair, but to increase my comfort while sleeping i use a zannclip or spyralclip for the back section.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
I think your clipping looks great....I would wear my curls like that for the whole day!
Thanks! I do quite often!!
Thank you for posting! I love your videos... you are the only person I've found who has hair exactly like mine. There are tons of videos for girls with thick, luscious curly hair but not many for us with very fine, thin curly hair. Would love to know what shampoo/conditioner you use and how often you wash your hair. I've been trying to wash less often so as not to dry out my hair, but now I'm experiencing oiliness at the scalp that is weighing my hair down and making it look flat. I thought that brushing my hair at night with a boar bristle brush would help distribute the oil throughout the hair and make it softer and less oily at the scalp, but now I think my hair is less curly due to all the brushing and pulling out the curls. It's a no-win situation LOL. Any help is greatly appreciated! :)
Thank-you for these tutorials! I've been looking for someone with similar hair and looking forward to trying everything!
I hope you find lots of helpful tips! Report back sometime! :)
Your hair looks so cute up like that. Now, this is something I think I could do at night. The silk cap cooks me...and the buff isn't too bad, but I really think this is a great idea. I need to get the clips. So glad I found your channel. PS: This technique might not scare my husband so much when I go to bed! :)
I is definitely a cuter option than some of those others. I wear it like this often during the day especially when I know it's not going to look too good. I recommend getting the clips w/ rubber grip inside over the ones without so avoid them slipping.
Really, you look cute, like you're going to a toga party (showing my age!!)!
Awesome! When the clips came off, my hair was ready to go with refreshing. Thank you
I was already in bed thinking that I gotta do something about my wavy hair so I don't have to wash it tomorrow yet again (I'm new to all of this, since my hair started to be extra wavy after a major hair loss); then I found your video. Thank you so much! My hair is the same length like yours (I cut it because of the hair loss) and the pineapple doesn't work for me either (obviously), so I'm trying this and we'll see how it'll look tomorrow morning. Thanks again 😚 and nighty night, everyone 😉😴
Awesome! So glad you found it and really hope it works for you! Because, no one wants to wash everyday when you can avoid it! Let me know!
I watched this video a while ago, but never did it because I didn't have the jaw clips...haha... But I got some for Christmas so I'm going to try your method this week. I forgot all about this video until I saw RealLifeCurlyGirl post her video today. Super excited to try your method, and I need a silk pillowcase too!
Awesome! Hope it helps. I use clips w/ grip inside, Scunci maybe, b/c I have such thin hair the others slip - just FYI in case you have the same thing happen.
FINALLY !! been trying the pineapple and it just doesnt work - thank you!
Just subscribed. Good gravy! I’m 50+ and have always fought with my curls. I’ve just found out about the curly girl method last week and still doing homework.
My hair is menopausal. (Falling out/very thin) I have a c-pap. (Strap that is put on my head at night) any suggestions for my night time routine when putting it up? I’m a hot mess, I know. 😁
Glad you're here! Quit fighting them and show them off! LOL At night can you do Medusa Clipping and then have the strap go around the back of your head or does it go over the top of the head too?
FitKat Style yes both. Every night I would put my hair in a bun (changing that routine). Back strap sits at the back base of my neck and stronger of the two dead center top. I’ll try the clipping, with some sort of strategic attack on placement. Thank you for your reply.
C-Pap here too ~~ exactly the same strapping Wondered if anyone else had this additional problem to deal with 🤭. I am anxious to try this clipping method (as soon as I can go buy some). Good Luck to us both 🥰. Blessings, Angela
What a lovely channel! Just subscribed, thank you so much for this content. Video request: it would be really helpful to see what you do the morning after you medusa clip - how much refreshing do you need, how long to let it settle before trying to style it, etc.
Kaylie I have a minimal refresh video that is pretty standard minus letting it settle. That can vary but not super long. 5 min is usually enough. But sometimes it’s longer b/c I’m doing other things. 😉
@@fitkatstyle4388 Ohhh - gotcha. Thank you for the lightning-fast response!
Wow! Awesome tips. I’ll try it tonight
Thanks!! How'd it go?
Thank you! Great tip! I’m new to curly girl and my hair is about your length. The pineapple just wasn’t working for me either!
You're welcome! Hope it's a game changer for you!
I think we have similar hair, as I've mentioned before in the CG group. Our length is similar too so I was especially excited to see this video. I've not yet found a protective style that works for me overnight, and I can't wait to try this technique! Thanks a bunch for posting. Subbed
You're so welcome! I hope it helps!!
This is fabulous, my dear!! I plan on trying this to see how it works! Excited for your videos because our hair is very similar. 😊
Thank you and thanks for subscribing! :D
My hair is exactly like your hair, including density and curl pattern. I so appreciate your help with my fine, curly/wavy hair. Can you you also share what gel product you use for scrunch?
In the Winter I was using Herbal Essences Totally Twisted. It's more medium hold but has pretty good longevity. In the summer, I went off CG a bit and used a gel that had a silicone in it for frizz control. ;)
Thanks for this great technique for shorter curly hair 👍🏻. My hair is slightly past my shoulders, but it’s pretty thick wavy curly. I have been doing the pineapple routine for sleep, but it feels uncomfortable since my hair is layered and not really long enough for this method. I’ll get some of those small-medium clips and try your sleep routine. Great!
I hope it works! I like the clips with grip inside! Scunci usually makes them. Thanks for watching!
LOVE your videos!! Please give us more tips and tricks! I for one have very similar hair and I’ve been struggling for the past 2 months on the CGM. My hair (past my shoulders) is either wet looking and stringy (I hate seeing thru the curl clumps) or frizzy and pouf-y (when I’m defeated and attack my hair with pick...😂😂). Can’t seem to find the right balance. 😫
I have the exact curl or wave pattern hair as you and looks like your hair so much; great to see someone using the clips too- i find I use them most days just to get it up a little in the front and off my face - your hair is a little more dense in the front than mine I have a little pattern baldness going on. I hope to learn much more from your channel. fifi
excited to try this tonight!
Great video thank you...I am going to try this even my hair is shorter than yours. I would love to know which products you use...maybe another video in making?!!
A few are already in the making! Stay tuned!
Oh my goodness- I thought I was the only one who did this! Lol! Love it! I like your smaller clips though. Hello, amazon....
Thanks a mil. Am going to try this tonight. Not sure where that bell is to subscribe. Barbara
Great!! Hit the subscribe button and once you do that, a bell appears. If you click the bell then you will get notifications that I've posted a new video!
lovely night routine for curls...thanks a ton for making this video
You're so welcome! The volume is the sweet added bonus!! Win Win!
My son just showed me how to subscribe. Am re watching. So much great info. B
Katina wonderful first video can't wait to see more ☺
Thank you...coming soon! :)
Thank you! I need to buy some bigger clips but I already have the itty bitty ones. That would be perfect for me since I didn't like the buff I bought or the silk bonnet.
My problem, is my hair is too short to put up. It is wavy after shower but when I sleep on it it becomes straight/bendy and so ugly ugh.
Using some water to refresh in the morning is probably ideal for you to get your wave pattern to perk back up and use a little more product so it holds.
Hi! This video was a big help, thank you so much!💕💕💕
Dear Fitkat, Ah sorry just saw you replied to me. Gosh u tube is amazing. Your hair is lovely. I have been hi lighting and straightening mine for 20 years. I have only let it go back to natural waves in last few weeks. Thanks to your inspirational videos. My hair is thick enough but lies flat on top and there are lots of awful flyaway hairs. Damage from all the colouring. Any advice much appreciated if you get a chance. Best wishes . Barbara
If you aren't already I advise following the Curly Girl Method outline in the Curly Girl Handbook or find videos on here about that. Keep giving it moisturize and you may also want to try some protein in your products as damaged hair usually needs it. I like Hask Keratin deep conditioner (it's not 100% CG but many of us CG gals use it w/o any issue). You could also get Neutral Protein Filler at Sally beauty and add it to your condish or spray it on. Just don't add it to another product for more than that single use or it can go bad.
Great thanks for all that. I will work on all fronts. Will look up curly girl. Protein filler sounds very interesting too. Super tips. Will let u know how it works out for me. Fingers crossed!
Thanks so much for making this video! My hair is a lot like yours- just bobbed shorter and probably more 2a/2b- so your clipping technique is really appreciated. I'm wondering if you have layers or not. Thanks again for sharing!
So glad, hope it works for you. Yes, layers... front, side and back.
Thanks! It's beautiful ;)
Your clip idea is smart. For the hair at the nape of the neck, I suggest twirling them into a pin curl. That keeps them tightly curled at night even as you lay against them on the pillow. ;)
I love that idea!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank You! this has made a big difference for me!
Does this method work if you sleep like a tornado...? (tossing and turning and who knows what else)
😂 Um, maybe? Report back! Definitely use a satin pillowcase and clips w/ the grip inside for your best chances!
TROgirl It does! I’m more of a 2A 2B wavy girl and the medusa updo works perfectly for me, even if I move like I’m being exorcise during the night, lol. Just try not to touch it so much in the morning. I did the first time and ruined my lovely waves. Let your hair be :)
Love this idea for shorter hair! Would you mind letting us know what brand those jaw clips are? Thanks for such great videos! I just discovered your channel, and love all your ideas!
Thanks so much! Glad you're liking my videos! I like the one's with grip inside. I believe Scunci is the brand but there may be others. But grip inside is key!!
FitKat Style could you put a link to the scunci ones you use as there seem to be several types/sizes. Many thanks
You got it! Link is now in the comments! 😊
I have a question, first of all my hair is a bit shorter than yours and I think much finer. But this is certainly going to be my new up-do from now on. I think it will look even better as my hair grows a bit longer. I have done it as I watched your video, just used four clips as my hair is finer than yours. Now my questions - do you put the dry shampoo on every time at night? And then my next question refers to your root clipping method, I cannot get those Duckbill clips in South Africa, so can you show me how to do the root clip using bobby pins? Or, can you do it with these claw clips too because my hair falls flat at the top and the crown. Please respond because you put up lovely videos. I have just permed my hair and this is why I am so keen. Keep posting, please. Thanks very much. Liz
I don't do the dry shampoo every night. I only use it when I think I need it. Day 2 maybe not needed but day 3 maybe so. Winter may not need it as much as hotter months. Just assess that night. I think the claw clips would work better for root lift as they will lift higher and not be so tight to drag out of the hair as they undo w/ a pinch. Hope that helps. Thanks so much!!
New sub! So glad I found you! Great tips!
Yay! Thanks for subscribing! Glad to help!
genius! im buying clips tomorrow!
jay hulrs awesome! I hope it works great for you! I failed to mention but the clips that have grip inside work much better than the ones that don't. The ones without tend to slip out of the hair more easily.
I have a small bottle of Avacdo oil that I like to use to moisturize my ends
Thank you so much for posting these videos! Your tips are terrific!
Do you cut your own hair, or have Devacuts?
Thanks so much!! Both! I do both, cut my own in between Deva cuts. Trying to get a bit more length so I am trying not to do much self cutting these days.
I'm enjoying your videos because you are encountering the same struggles as me that no one really mentions in their videos. Do these clips hurt if you move a lot? Maybe I could just Bobby pin my whole head? I'm a wild sleeper lol
Has anyone medusa clipped their hair with a gel cast? I wash my hair in the evening and go to bed with the gel cast, but by the time I wake up my underneath layers go flat. I might try this and hopefully it helps!
Yes ma'am! Haven't in a while but used to do it all the time!! ;)
great tips thank you so much
Think you so much for this Video!!! My Hair is short and the pineapple doesn‘t works for me. This one seems to be Perfect for me 🌸
Greetings from Germany 🍀
The VO5 Shine Glo & Go appears to be discontinued. This must be a very old video.
It is an older video. I like Afro Sheen Glow Up Shine Spray- sprayed into hand. Very little needed.
Love this tip! What are your favorite dry shampoos?
I like Batiste dry shampoo and also Tresemme. I don't love the powdery white effect and Batiste has colored options that (while they aren't perfect) certainly help in that area.
What kind of dry shampoo do you use? I didn't know about using it before bed. Thanks for that! Now I have to get these clips.
I like Batiste and also Tresemme Fresh Start. Know that they have alcohol but since we are talking about absorbing oil at the roots that shouldn't be an issue. The clips with grip inside work much better and don't slip out!
Thank you.
I have very fine hair. Does putting it up like this pull and straighten the roots?