What I tend to do on the second day is spritz some water (with a little bit of conditioner in there) on my hair and then with my hands scrunch the hair again, it dries pretty quick and revives the waves quite nicely without requiring a full wash
Yay more wavy content! I love seeing the transformation! My biggest lesson from my journey was that protecting waves overnight is the key. I put my hair in a "pineapple" (loose yet secure bun on the very top of the head) and sleep on a silk/satin pillowcase to minimize friction on the mids-ends. In the morning I slap on a shower cap while bathing, gently remove the cap and pineapple, allow it to settle for about 10 minutes, then glaze/scrunch a mixture of light-hold gel and water to tame some frizz and restore a little definition and shine. A little dry shampoo on the roots gets me through day 3, though I often also do something to style it - pin back some front pieces, half-up/half-down, low bun, etc.
Try a stronger hold gel, and pun hair in a silk bonnet when sleeping. If it is frizzy the next day spritz hair with water and rescrunch it reactivate the gel
Hi, long time CGM girl here ~ I loved the way your hair turned out! I have fine, wavy hair and a strong wind can blow the waves out 😂 What I noticed you did and what I’ve learnt: I think your hair was too dry when you started adding your products, you could see all the hairs that already had separated from the clumps. I think it was because you’d plopped which removed a lot of water. I don’t remove any excess water from my hair until I’ve put all the styling products in and then I just use some paper towel to scrunch the excess. To distribute the products evenly use a wet brush (that’s what it’s called). I also use the wet brush for styling. I take a section of hair, curl it around the brush and then let it go, works really well, especially for covering the cowlick at the back of my hair. I think being a wavy is hard work but think it does look very pretty when you can get it right. Sharing with the aim of helping 🌻
Is this something you have to do fairly regularly to train your hair? Like will it mess up progress if you only do this like once a week and blow out the other days ?
@@mommingpursuit ah, good question because people who seem to know about hair say the curl has memory and so the more times it’s allowed to curl the more it will curl on it’s own, which would indicate straightening in between is possibly not the best thing to do. Sorry, not knowledgeable enough to give a better answer. I only wash mine every 5-7 days and in between do a refresh which means mine is curly all the time.
I followed this routine since our hair types are similar, I did not use leave in conditioner since I don't have, so I used hair cream, and my hair turns out so good, every time! I never had wavy hair before, so learning to style it has given me more confidence. Thank you so much!
I've been trying this method for a few weeks & oh my gosh it's great! I have thick hair but the strand itself is super thin, so the "traditional" curly girl method never worked for me, but this is so much better 💚
I find that after scrunching out as much water as I can putting in my leave in conditioner before I put my hair in the microfiber towel helps my hair recover it’s waves quicker because all I have to do is rake in my gel and then scrunch my hair in. So that might help. And loose French braids or French twists really help my hair through until I wash it again.
To make my curls last to day 2 I loosely pull my hair up into a silk scrunchie which sits at about the roots of your bangs so it is out of the way of the pillow damage. Hope that works for you. Love the bounce you are getting.
I have probably the same hair type as you. I tried the curly girl method a few years ago and it is a lot of work! I hope you can make it work with your lifestyle! And I've heard dermatologists say it's perfectly fine to wash your hair even daily, so I wouldn't worry about having to wash every other day. As always, I love your videos!
I'm glad to see your progress in your wavy journey, Lucy! Loving your results! I think a lot of of people in the wavy-curly hair world preach advice as if it's a one-size-fits-all solution. I have a similar hair profile to yours: oily scalp, fine to normal strand thickness, low hair density (which, like yours, goes through cycles of shedding every few months). The only difference is that my hair is curlier than yours (my strands start at 2C near the roots and end with 3B ringlets, so I think that I may one day reach cohesive 3A or 3B curl with the right routine). I have also found that most advice doesn't work on my hair because so much of the styling process depends on your hair being able to handle heavy products, and mine really doesn't. Curl creams dry it out in the long run, leave-in conditioners weigh it down, mousse doesn't give me the curls I want (though I do like the volume) and gel application+diffusing is a long, tedious process that dries my scalp a lot and leaves it itchy the next day. I've just been giving it a break lately to let it heal up but I'm seriously at a loss as to what on earth I can do to style it properly. I want to give gel styling another try soon, because despite the itchiness, I did love the results and could see the long-term potential of consistent use. I also tried doing what you do, applying leave-in conditioner and then gel, and my scalp did NOT like that. I hope that following your journey gives me insight as to what I can do to my hair as well!
Have you tried plopping with gel and letting it sit in there for a while before air drying? That's the routine I followed when I was taking really good care of my hair and it worked fairly well for me. not as much volume as drying but if you have time to let it sit for a bit it comes out p good :))
@@brynna8792 Hi! I haven't tried plopping, but what I did was adjust my gel application. I started applying less gel and then only diffusing it until I could feel the cast on the ends and my roots dry. I don't waste time trying to diffuse my hair until it's completely dry anymore. The results have been better for sure! I have also since then gotten a big haircut and my curls are forming much more easily now, so I believe it's also a matter of my hair being better with a shorter length. Nowadays, I also alternate between products and try not to give myself a hard time over the definition of my curls and my hair feels super healthy! At the end of the day, it really was a matter of not caring so much and not trying so hard :)
I have 2b-c hair that a little more curl resiliant. But it's fine and down to my waist so the hair is heavy and the curl is fragile. Here is the post wash steps that helped reduce frizz. Part my hair in the shower with a wide tooth comb. Squeeze water out with my hands. Use lightweight water based leave in conditioner. Use microfiber to squeeze out excess water and conditioner. Lightly scrunch in gell. Use same wet towel to scrunch curls. The wetter your hair is when you scrunch. The less frizz. I prefer to air dry, diffusing kill the curl definition for little volume payoff. And then I use a serum to soften the cast
This video was really helpful! I'm convinced my hair is actually wavy because the shorter strands and ends get clearly wavy in high humidity and sometimes right after a shower even if I'm not doing anything special. However despite loving the look of wavy hair I could never do the "standard" routines, I don't have the patience. But I think I'll experiment with incorporating some of these elements you're using to see if I can get some effect with minimal effort.
I tried the curly girl method and extending my hair wash. My hair hated it 😢. It was so itchy and flaky. My scalp is oily and needs more washing. Now I’m washing it every other day and I feel happier. I’m doing what works for me.
For overnight protection you should try plopping your hair in a silk scarf (there are some tutorials) to make it last and for some make your waves even more defined. Hope this helps
I'm really curious how to use flax seed gel in curling. I normally do heatless curls with a scarf on 90% dry hair, but with the flax seed gel I'm just not sure. If I twist them up, when they are wet with the gel, they might not dry not even over night. If I let it dry 90% before curling the gel might already be too dry in some places. Also it takes ages. How do you do it?
I' m 55 and have very ,very similar hair to yours except I' m naturally dark blonde..I.have long hair & really radically stopped bleaches ,heavy chemicals & even stopped using heat 6 yrs ago after losing a lot of hair on autoimmune injections..I.have been doing the Curly Girl routine & so far have found the co-wash called As I Am to really suit my hair..My hair looks about as wavy as yours and definitely more wavy since giving up parabebs..one thing ( it might possibly be my old age & hormones) lol.I find I can easily go a week without needing to wash my hair since I started the CG method my hair just stays healthy & never gets greasy..I.ideally dream of having curly long hair like Robert Plant or the late great Chris Cornell...am destined to be wavy only though..btw try making your own gel from flax seed..it's incredibly easy but need to be kept in an air fight container in the fridge.it is also lovely to use as a face mask with some essential rose oil added to it..I.make the gel to eat it ..?I have MS with Chrohns disease & flax seed is great for the digestion !
I'm only about two minutes into this video and already feel so seen XD I have very similar problems with my scalp, where I get a rash when I don't wash it every other or if I'm lucky every three days. And dry shampoo makes the rash worse. I feel you! Thank you for talking about it.
Have you tried going through the motions of washing your hair (for me, a good scalp scrub in the shower) but only under warm water rather than using shampoo? I used to be a stinky itchy greaseball if I didn't wash every other day then about a decade ago I discovered half my problem was the shampoo and conditioner residue on my scalp and the other half was constantly stripping all the natural oils out of my hair with shampoos for oily hair and dandruff treatments... The grease problem took maybe a month of no shampoo to realize it didn't need to keep pumping it out at that level, and now I've had to start oiling the ends a few times a week when it's really dry here. But my hair is longer and stronger than I've ever gotten it before, despite that I started colouring it again a few years ago (not up to my scalp, just streaks and highlights). And when I'm being a disgusting cave troll, I can go two weeks without washing it, with minimal stink, minimal grease and still nearly no dandruff. It doesn't work for everyone but I'm never going back to every other day shampooing!
It's seborrheic dermatitis and I have recently had the worst case all over! Now wash hair weekly after an overnight scalp mask of aloe vera and tea tree oil and running a boar bristle brush through it twice and then I give my head a good rub and rinse it every day or two. Acne spot treatment gel, and tea tree oil in a carrier (I use argon oil or olive oil) after washing (at night, just rinse in the morning) and I use all natural baby mineral sunscreen which is helping heal all the sores from it. I have health issues too, so mine got extra bad fast.
@@aprildawnsunshine4326 Really don't understand the urge to diagnose other people who need to wash their hair frequently. It just becomes extremely oily and that's why it's itchy, that's it. I have the same ''problem'', no dandruff, no nothing, just very greasy scalp but healthy hair, and I live with the fact that I have to wash it every second day completely normally.
@@vedrolina4338 I'm not diagnosing so much as sharing information. The original comment I replied to mentioned specific symptoms I also had which are indicators of a very common skin condition, also known as dandruff. Do some research before you go jumping down someone's throat for trying to be helpful. The original comment I replied to even mentioned how nobody talks about this, even though it's extremely common (just an imbalance of the microbiome, like thrush) and easily treated. I spent nearly a year with giant freaking holes on my face, chest, arms and back that wouldn't close because nobody talks about it so I had no idea dandruff was caused by a microbe or that it could spread. So forgive me for wanting to save someone else from a disfiguring condition, but I'm not going to keep this information to myself simply because someone else might feel I'm being rude. Also I highly suggest you look up seborrheic dermatitis and the medicated shampoos designed to treat it: head & shoulders, selsun blue, you know dandruff shampoo. Actually, it would be a good idea to research any technical terms in a comment before replying, something I try to make sure I do as when I assume things I end up simply making an ass of me and you ☺️
@@aprildawnsunshine4326I thought that the person to who you replied to says she has oily scalp and a rash if she doesn't wash it every other day. I have the same condition if I don't wash my hair frequently so that's why I said that this is (unfortunately) normal for very oily scalp. I know what the seborrheic dermatitis is (very close friend of mine has it) and I'm very sorry you had to through that.
Your hair looks great! I also have oily 2a hair and my favorite styler is a light flaxseed gel/creme called Orange Marmalade. I sleep with my hair in a loose bun on the very top of my head. In the morning, I lightly wet my hair with my hands to reactivate the styler.
Have you tried Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. A very mild detergent shampoo that doesn’t not burn your eyes. Your fancy shampoos may make your hair a bit more oily. I am a guy and simple dishwashing soap really gets the grease and oils out for me.
I have found sleeping in French rope braids helps keep my waves stay in place for the second day. Have you ever tried the spin curl attachment for hair dryer? Works a treat for me when I have to shower in the morning but I usually shower on an evening and sleep in a rope braid and get the same results.
I always use flaxseed gel as a styling gel for my wavy hair (2b-2c), I love it ! The hold is good and it's very moisturazing 🙂 you can also add a little bit of sugar inside for even more hold and hydration ! And you can be generous with it haha What I do is that I prepare a big quantity (well, not so big : 200ml in a bottle) and then I add a preservative and I store it in the fridge, so that I can keep the preparation up to 1 month.
Nice results. I went full diy when I started CGM because I didn't like the idea that I had to buy so many products for my hair. I did like the flax seed gel but I had to keep it in the fridge as it has no preservatives. The protein treatment that I still use and make is fermented rice water. You might like to try that one. I put my hair up in a pineapple hair do at night and now also wear a silk bonnet to bed which seems to preserve my waves and curls nicely for 3-4 days.
I have the same hair type and almost the same routine as yours! For my second day, I like to sleep with my hair in a bun on top of my head. Though it won't look the same as the day before, it helps to preserve some curl/wave from the previous day.
I have similar waves. I get my hair just slightly wet by running my hands underwater and either raking through or scrunching depending on how frizzy things are. I find that raking helps tame the frizz a little better. Then i put a very very small amount of my same leave in. And then I use a small amount of my gel again until I get the desired effect. I really like this cheap spray gel by Garnier. It works well for my texture hair.
I really want to change up my hair routine to be more geared towards wave definition. I definitely have potential for it, but mine also easily fall out. A bit over two years ago I cut my hair into a bob and I loved the look of it when I had good hair days as it was really wavy and cute, but on bad days it was really bad. The back was all curly and the front was stick straight. Mid length or long hair is more consistent for me, but it is also barely wavy. Hopefully I can make it work!
I’m also part of the oily scalp club! I can related to everything you said. I also tried to lengthen my wash days and nope :/ so I have to wash it every second day 😭😭
I have the exact same greasy hair issue and it's actually a chronic case of dandruff, aka Seborrheic dermatitis or an overgrowth of normal skin microbes. Tea tree oil and aloe vera mask, sulfate free shampoo and conditioner once a week and rub/rinse scalp daily is working for me.
Mask is overnight (sometimes longer when I'm lazy lol) and I use a boar bristle brush over everything twice before I wash it. If your forehead is pealing rub on salisylic acid (acne spot treatment gel) over your T zone or whole face, behind ears and back of your neck to stop it spreading. 💖
Tigi bed head and finishing cream is reactivated by water the next day, so I can create my curly hairstyle the other day. Thanks for showing your hair journey. 😘♥️
Such pretty waves! It looks like you are finding a routine that really works for you. You will continue refining it as your hair's needs change over time, but it seems like you are definitely on the right track!
I forgot to mention that for sleeping, I plop into a satin bonnet and also use a satin pillowcase. For me, pineapple-ing pulls out my waves, it doesn't actually stay in my hair all night, and and I also find it uncomfortable to sleep in. This method really keeps a lot of my curl clumps intact so my hair is not straight in the morning.
That seems like an awful lot of work. Then again, my hair waves no matter what I do to it, but it lives loosely braided as soon as it's dry so it usually doesn't matter anyway. When I want it extra wavy, I lightly scrunch the whole thing into a loose bun secured with a clip so the weight of wet hair doesn't pull itself straight over my scalp while it dries. When I it has dried straight cause I forgot to scrunch it, I can often get some wave back by scrunching dry hair with wet hands or in a damp cloth, especially if there's any kind of product in my hair. but that might be because my hair's default is wavy... I do have a question though... if getting it to set quick is the key to keeping the waves you want, and you're ALREADY raking all the wave out while it's wet when you put in the leave-in conditiner, can't you just towel-turban or rub it dry for a few minutes to get some extra water out so that when you scruch it, you don't lose half your setting product with the water you squeeze out??
We have the SAME hair. Mine is 2a, and gets gross and smelly by the middle of day 2. And yes, I've tried stopping shampoo, alternate shampoos, EVERYTHING. All I got out of that was an infection. Anywho, I just wrap my hair in a microfiber towel, then after about 15 mins, I scrunch in Dippity Doo Girls with Curls foam, or the Marc Anthony Curl Amplifying cream (it looks like a gel). I prefer the latter, but I am out!
I get that band around my head as well LOL. Sometimes it looks like hat head. Not the best look LOL. I bought a flax seed get from an online store, can't remember the name and it works well. I want to try the Aussie freeze gel since it's so cheap and I've heard good things about it for wavies. By the way, your waves look great!
This looks fantastic! As a recent suddenly-slightly-wavy, very inspirational. Quick question: I adore that bathrobe!! Could you tell me where it's from? (Ben Nederlands ;)
To get the waves on your next hair day: try to get one of those continuous spray bottles on Amazon. They will get your hair wet with the least amount of water possible... so your hair can dry in 20 min... dissolved with the tiniest amount of your preferred leave-in holding creme.
I have a VERY similar type of hair to yours, I guess it's just a bit thicker, but since I'm growing it out, I've noticed I lost it A LOT. It's been going on for over a year now, and I"ve done so many blood tests and nothing comes up wrong... I also of course excellent shampoos & conditioners AND take vitamins... And since I've always heard that it's better not to shampoo to often, I really try my best to stretch too but... I used to wash it every other day as well when it was short and never had this problem. What you said at the beginning of the video just made me have a lightbulb moment, I'll definitely try to shampoo every other day or every three days to see if I get any improvement ; ;
That was exactly my approach as well: can I get away with much more simplified method? 😂 I just invested 30 min into blow drying my 2B hair for a change and it looks really good - so it’s definitely worth the effort 😅
flax seed gel is hella annoying to strain, but it works INCREDIBLY well along with sugar water or by itself as a curl setting gel. it has quite a good hold i would say. and its natural and good for your hair..
dude thank you this helps a lot, I have 2b hair but I have bangs and NOBODY TUTORIALS HOW TO PINEAPPLE WELL WITH BANGS LMAO i have also not had luck stretching washes, usually I can only manage a few days during the winter. I recently discovered Twist by Ouidad products at Target and I like the conditioner and light hold gel from them a lot because the conditioner has protein. I would also totally recommend a protein filler like Colorful Neutral Protein Filler, its a clear liquid of hydrolyzed proteins that just bonds to your hair. it really takes to my wavy hair well, and helps the curled waves become more pronounced. I just douse my damp hair in it and plop it in a tshirt while it dries.
Can function of beauty send the product in india??? Plzz reply me for my question...... I am really a big fan of you nd i usually watch your each and every video.
I have found that my waves are getting kinkier/wavier every day and as I get older. I don’t have an oily scalp, but I do have thin/fine hair that’s not quite as long as yours. When my hair looses its definition in the waves, a spray bottle of water and some of the gel to recrunch the waves helps. Just rewetting and adding a little bit more gel helps. I hope you are having as much fun as I have been having discovering this new hair look! It’s fun yet frustrating after living so long with straight hair. 🙂
I suggest sleeping with your hair in a satin bonnet. By piling the hair into the bonnet, it'll be encouraged to be textured while the satin helps reduce knots or tangles. I like the bonnets with wide elastic bands instead of a thin elastic band; it's more comfortable and doesn't leave a line in my skin like the thin elastic band does. Try to go for a lined bonnet so there's not seams against the hair but it's just for sleeping so you could wear it inside out if you can't find a lined one.
Even if your hair isn't curly I recommend a bonnet, I have waist length hair and toss a lot in my sleep, nothing worse than waking up completely entangled in hair.
It's fun to watch you figure it all out. You're doing great. Through trial and error, you'll find what works good for you. I have 3C-ish curly hair, and have worn my hair naturally curly every single day since 1992!! Even when I do vintage styles, or braids or any styles like that, I just use my own natural curls. I wash my hair every day and have never had a single issue from that. I don't follow CGM, don't think it was even a thing back in my day. I just do whatever I feel like doing. I love my hair and am grateful for it every day, gray hairs and all! :)
Second day curls are the hardest to keep! I usually either braid it loosely and then crunch it again with a little bit of water and hair oil in the morning. OR use a satin nightcap; they arnt hard to make if you cant find any to buy
Fellow wavey fine haired here, who , before curly method, thought she had straight hair. I too would get the frizzy poof after dry brushing. In fact the reason I started doing it was because I've lost so much hair and wanted a fuller hair style. I'm surprised you can't stretch your washes. I had the same problem with oily hair the next day, but after curly method I now only wash twice a week. When watching your last video, I was thinking you need to get more of the water out and use a light leave in conditioner before the gel. Try styling before you dry it. Then don't touch until dry. Seems like you are already doing all that. Looks great.
I'm quite lazy so when I want my hair to be wavy I follow a simple routine: after towel drying my hair I put a mousse on it, blow dry my hair about 80% focusing on my roots, than I wet my hand and put a leave in conditioner on my hair to make it slightly wet again and scrunch it, than I just let the rest of my hair air dry. This way I get some pretty waves easily.
I have 2c waves! I combine a gel with a mouse. I carry them over by using a satin bonnet. With a thicker band it don't have to worry about it falling off. Naturally they aren't as neat but they don't fall out. I'm still finding a good refreshing routine
Have you tried using a curl cream instead of the leave in conditioner? Conditioner makes the hair heavier and tends to straighten it, a curl cream is moisturising but not heavy (speaking from experience as I use curl cream on a regular basis for my waves!)
Just wanted you to know your bangs video made me want to cut mine. After months of going back & forth, I got them done this week and I’m OBSESSED! I love the look of them with wavy hair. My hair is naturally wavy so it’s perfect!
I'm here with you on the every other day wash. It seems to be a common issue with fine hair, I think it's not even that our scalp is particularly greasy, there's also not enough hair to soak up all of that oil, and probably also low porosity issues for straighter textures (which is my case, zero waviness *sigh*). Like you, I tried diligently, tenaciously even, to stretch my washes for a whole year, and it only got me discomfort, more hair problems and quite enough public shame, so I came to the same conclusion as you... every other day is fine, I just make sure to use a very gentle shampoo. Also I'm at the beginning of the video still, but flax gel masks have been a game changer for me. My ends look very much like yours, very dry and foamy, and I've found that doing a flax mask before a shampoo at least once a week (taking advantage of the week-end) really resuscitates them. They look much more moisturized and my hair feels overall so much suppler, softer and shinier... so I'm very hopeful that you'll have as much success!
🤔hmm, there are flax seed products (flax/linseed meal?)that don't need to be cooked to get gel. They are meant for horses and livestock, just add warm water and it makes gel. Don't know if they would work for wavy hair gel..?
Flax seed gel is amazing. I use it once every week and before applying it on my hair i usually add some oil into it mostly olive and castor oil. The combination is great for hair growth. Keeps them shiny healthy and soft. And now i dont even use conditioner anymore.
hoe kwam je op de naam loepsie? edit ik kijk dit terwijl ik mn haar doe met dezelfde gel. ik mix style icon argan met hegron gele waterbasis gel van de dirk 2op3delen minder clumping kan komen doordat je meer borstelt (paar weken alleen vingers gebruiken?), ik heb zelf 2c/3a krullen en ik kan eigenlijk niet vaker dan 1keer per dag aan mn haar zitten je hoeft trouwens niet gel in nat haar te doen, ik doe vaak eerst even ondergoed enz aan zodat mn clumps iig niet blijven plakken. dan is mn haar ook een heel stuk sneller droog
Tip:Your hair should be seriously wet when you put products in to get clumpy beautiful waves. Only plot your hair for about 10 minutes and defuse! You are continuously teaching me something. It's my turn for a tips! XoXo Love you best friend ❤️
I suggest before bedtime the (first night) wetting your hair, putting styling lotion on it then braiding it into about 5 skinny braids, sleeping with it that way then wake up with nice wavy hair. Curl the ends a little then voila. I have hair just like yours and that is my routine. Setting lotion makes my hair shiny and beautifully wavy with no frizz. I live in a humid climate.
Your hair is looking great! Glad to see you found a more realistic routine for you. This curly/wavy hair journey is all about discovery so it's great to keep experimenting and finding what's right for you 😀
Your hair is looking so great! Have you by chance been diagnosed with seborrhoeic dermatitis? If not, or if you haven’t heard of it, you might be interested in having a read up about it. I wish you continued success in your wavy hair journey!
To keep the waves overnight: have you tried twisting the hair into a bun at the base of your skull and fastening it there overnight? Then when you get up and undo it, maybe it’ll stay that way? My scalp is the opposite of yours; dry and flaky and can last several days without washing. 😅 I’ve tried the wavy but it stays stubbornly in its straight manner.
What I tend to do on the second day is spritz some water (with a little bit of conditioner in there) on my hair and then with my hands scrunch the hair again, it dries pretty quick and revives the waves quite nicely without requiring a full wash
Yay more wavy content! I love seeing the transformation!
My biggest lesson from my journey was that protecting waves overnight is the key. I put my hair in a "pineapple" (loose yet secure bun on the very top of the head) and sleep on a silk/satin pillowcase to minimize friction on the mids-ends. In the morning I slap on a shower cap while bathing, gently remove the cap and pineapple, allow it to settle for about 10 minutes, then glaze/scrunch a mixture of light-hold gel and water to tame some frizz and restore a little definition and shine.
A little dry shampoo on the roots gets me through day 3, though I often also do something to style it - pin back some front pieces, half-up/half-down, low bun, etc.
Try a stronger hold gel, and pun hair in a silk bonnet when sleeping. If it is frizzy the next day spritz hair with water and rescrunch it reactivate the gel
Ohh your waves are looking so pretty! This is the best results so far. My overnight tip is to pineapple overnight and use a silky pillow case.
Hi, long time CGM girl here ~ I loved the way your hair turned out! I have fine, wavy hair and a strong wind can blow the waves out 😂 What I noticed you did and what I’ve learnt: I think your hair was too dry when you started adding your products, you could see all the hairs that already had separated from the clumps. I think it was because you’d plopped which removed a lot of water. I don’t remove any excess water from my hair until I’ve put all the styling products in and then I just use some paper towel to scrunch the excess. To distribute the products evenly use a wet brush (that’s what it’s called). I also use the wet brush for styling. I take a section of hair, curl it around the brush and then let it go, works really well, especially for covering the cowlick at the back of my hair. I think being a wavy is hard work but think it does look very pretty when you can get it right. Sharing with the aim of helping 🌻
Is this something you have to do fairly regularly to train your hair? Like will it mess up progress if you only do this like once a week and blow out the other days ?
@@mommingpursuit ah, good question because people who seem to know about hair say the curl has memory and so the more times it’s allowed to curl the more it will curl on it’s own, which would indicate straightening in between is possibly not the best thing to do. Sorry, not knowledgeable enough to give a better answer. I only wash mine every 5-7 days and in between do a refresh which means mine is curly all the time.
I followed this routine since our hair types are similar, I did not use leave in conditioner since I don't have, so I used hair cream, and my hair turns out so good, every time! I never had wavy hair before, so learning to style it has given me more confidence. Thank you so much!
I've been trying this method for a few weeks & oh my gosh it's great! I have thick hair but the strand itself is super thin, so the "traditional" curly girl method never worked for me, but this is so much better 💚
Sleeping in French twist braids usually help keep my curls more full over night.
I find that after scrunching out as much water as I can putting in my leave in conditioner before I put my hair in the microfiber towel helps my hair recover it’s waves quicker because all I have to do is rake in my gel and then scrunch my hair in. So that might help.
And loose French braids or French twists really help my hair through until I wash it again.
To make my curls last to day 2 I loosely pull my hair up into a silk scrunchie which sits at about the roots of your bangs so it is out of the way of the pillow damage. Hope that works for you. Love the bounce you are getting.
I have probably the same hair type as you. I tried the curly girl method a few years ago and it is a lot of work! I hope you can make it work with your lifestyle! And I've heard dermatologists say it's perfectly fine to wash your hair even daily, so I wouldn't worry about having to wash every other day. As always, I love your videos!
I'm glad to see your progress in your wavy journey, Lucy! Loving your results! I think a lot of of people in the wavy-curly hair world preach advice as if it's a one-size-fits-all solution. I have a similar hair profile to yours: oily scalp, fine to normal strand thickness, low hair density (which, like yours, goes through cycles of shedding every few months). The only difference is that my hair is curlier than yours (my strands start at 2C near the roots and end with 3B ringlets, so I think that I may one day reach cohesive 3A or 3B curl with the right routine). I have also found that most advice doesn't work on my hair because so much of the styling process depends on your hair being able to handle heavy products, and mine really doesn't. Curl creams dry it out in the long run, leave-in conditioners weigh it down, mousse doesn't give me the curls I want (though I do like the volume) and gel application+diffusing is a long, tedious process that dries my scalp a lot and leaves it itchy the next day. I've just been giving it a break lately to let it heal up but I'm seriously at a loss as to what on earth I can do to style it properly. I want to give gel styling another try soon, because despite the itchiness, I did love the results and could see the long-term potential of consistent use. I also tried doing what you do, applying leave-in conditioner and then gel, and my scalp did NOT like that. I hope that following your journey gives me insight as to what I can do to my hair as well!
Have you tried plopping with gel and letting it sit in there for a while before air drying? That's the routine I followed when I was taking really good care of my hair and it worked fairly well for me. not as much volume as drying but if you have time to let it sit for a bit it comes out p good :))
@@brynna8792 Hi! I haven't tried plopping, but what I did was adjust my gel application. I started applying less gel and then only diffusing it until I could feel the cast on the ends and my roots dry. I don't waste time trying to diffuse my hair until it's completely dry anymore. The results have been better for sure! I have also since then gotten a big haircut and my curls are forming much more easily now, so I believe it's also a matter of my hair being better with a shorter length. Nowadays, I also alternate between products and try not to give myself a hard time over the definition of my curls and my hair feels super healthy! At the end of the day, it really was a matter of not caring so much and not trying so hard :)
I have 2b-c hair that a little more curl resiliant. But it's fine and down to my waist so the hair is heavy and the curl is fragile.
Here is the post wash steps that helped reduce frizz. Part my hair in the shower with a wide tooth comb. Squeeze water out with my hands. Use lightweight water based leave in conditioner. Use microfiber to squeeze out excess water and conditioner. Lightly scrunch in gell. Use same wet towel to scrunch curls.
The wetter your hair is when you scrunch. The less frizz. I prefer to air dry, diffusing kill the curl definition for little volume payoff. And then I use a serum to soften the cast
This video was really helpful! I'm convinced my hair is actually wavy because the shorter strands and ends get clearly wavy in high humidity and sometimes right after a shower even if I'm not doing anything special. However despite loving the look of wavy hair I could never do the "standard" routines, I don't have the patience. But I think I'll experiment with incorporating some of these elements you're using to see if I can get some effect with minimal effort.
I tried the curly girl method and extending my hair wash. My hair hated it 😢. It was so itchy and flaky. My scalp is oily and needs more washing. Now I’m washing it every other day and I feel happier. I’m doing what works for me.
Try adding a texturizing spray and doing a protein mask for you at least twice a month and getting a trim every 3 months that will be good
For overnight protection you should try plopping your hair in a silk scarf (there are some tutorials) to make it last and for some make your waves even more defined.
Hope this helps
I've used homemade flax gel in place of setting lotion before when doing a roller set! It worked surprisingly well.
I'm really curious how to use flax seed gel in curling. I normally do heatless curls with a scarf on 90% dry hair, but with the flax seed gel I'm just not sure. If I twist them up, when they are wet with the gel, they might not dry not even over night. If I let it dry 90% before curling the gel might already be too dry in some places. Also it takes ages. How do you do it?
I' m 55 and have very ,very similar hair to yours except I' m naturally dark blonde..I.have long hair & really radically stopped bleaches ,heavy chemicals & even stopped using heat 6 yrs ago after losing a lot of hair on autoimmune injections..I.have been doing the Curly Girl routine & so far have found the co-wash called As I Am to really suit my hair..My hair looks about as wavy as yours and definitely more wavy since giving up parabebs..one thing ( it might possibly be my old age & hormones) lol.I find I can easily go a week without needing to wash my hair since I started the CG method my hair just stays healthy & never gets greasy..I.ideally dream of having curly long hair like Robert Plant or the late great Chris Cornell...am destined to be wavy only though..btw try making your own gel from flax seed..it's incredibly easy but need to be kept in an air fight container in the fridge.it is also lovely to use as a face mask with some essential rose oil added to it..I.make the gel to eat it ..?I have MS with Chrohns disease & flax seed is great for the digestion !
I'm only about two minutes into this video and already feel so seen XD I have very similar problems with my scalp, where I get a rash when I don't wash it every other or if I'm lucky every three days. And dry shampoo makes the rash worse. I feel you! Thank you for talking about it.
Have you tried going through the motions of washing your hair (for me, a good scalp scrub in the shower) but only under warm water rather than using shampoo? I used to be a stinky itchy greaseball if I didn't wash every other day then about a decade ago I discovered half my problem was the shampoo and conditioner residue on my scalp and the other half was constantly stripping all the natural oils out of my hair with shampoos for oily hair and dandruff treatments... The grease problem took maybe a month of no shampoo to realize it didn't need to keep pumping it out at that level, and now I've had to start oiling the ends a few times a week when it's really dry here. But my hair is longer and stronger than I've ever gotten it before, despite that I started colouring it again a few years ago (not up to my scalp, just streaks and highlights). And when I'm being a disgusting cave troll, I can go two weeks without washing it, with minimal stink, minimal grease and still nearly no dandruff. It doesn't work for everyone but I'm never going back to every other day shampooing!
It's seborrheic dermatitis and I have recently had the worst case all over! Now wash hair weekly after an overnight scalp mask of aloe vera and tea tree oil and running a boar bristle brush through it twice and then I give my head a good rub and rinse it every day or two. Acne spot treatment gel, and tea tree oil in a carrier (I use argon oil or olive oil) after washing (at night, just rinse in the morning) and I use all natural baby mineral sunscreen which is helping heal all the sores from it. I have health issues too, so mine got extra bad fast.
@@aprildawnsunshine4326 Really don't understand the urge to diagnose other people who need to wash their hair frequently. It just becomes extremely oily and that's why it's itchy, that's it. I have the same ''problem'', no dandruff, no nothing, just very greasy scalp but healthy hair, and I live with the fact that I have to wash it every second day completely normally.
@@vedrolina4338 I'm not diagnosing so much as sharing information. The original comment I replied to mentioned specific symptoms I also had which are indicators of a very common skin condition, also known as dandruff. Do some research before you go jumping down someone's throat for trying to be helpful. The original comment I replied to even mentioned how nobody talks about this, even though it's extremely common (just an imbalance of the microbiome, like thrush) and easily treated. I spent nearly a year with giant freaking holes on my face, chest, arms and back that wouldn't close because nobody talks about it so I had no idea dandruff was caused by a microbe or that it could spread. So forgive me for wanting to save someone else from a disfiguring condition, but I'm not going to keep this information to myself simply because someone else might feel I'm being rude. Also I highly suggest you look up seborrheic dermatitis and the medicated shampoos designed to treat it: head & shoulders, selsun blue, you know dandruff shampoo. Actually, it would be a good idea to research any technical terms in a comment before replying, something I try to make sure I do as when I assume things I end up simply making an ass of me and you ☺️
@@aprildawnsunshine4326I thought that the person to who you replied to says she has oily scalp and a rash if she doesn't wash it every other day. I have the same condition if I don't wash my hair frequently so that's why I said that this is (unfortunately) normal for very oily scalp. I know what the seborrheic dermatitis is (very close friend of mine has it) and I'm very sorry you had to through that.
I appreciate this video so much. I am currently on a wavy journey as well, and we have very similar hair types so this was very helpful!
Your hair looks great! I also have oily 2a hair and my favorite styler is a light flaxseed gel/creme called Orange Marmalade. I sleep with my hair in a loose bun on the very top of my head. In the morning, I lightly wet my hair with my hands to reactivate the styler.
Have you tried Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. A very mild detergent shampoo that doesn’t not burn your eyes. Your fancy shampoos may make your hair a bit more oily.
I am a guy and simple dishwashing soap really gets the grease and oils out for me.
I really like flax seed gel. Store bought gel has been making my head super itchy!
I have found sleeping in French rope braids helps keep my waves stay in place for the second day. Have you ever tried the spin curl attachment for hair dryer? Works a treat for me when I have to shower in the morning but I usually shower on an evening and sleep in a rope braid and get the same results.
I always use flaxseed gel as a styling gel for my wavy hair (2b-2c), I love it ! The hold is good and it's very moisturazing 🙂 you can also add a little bit of sugar inside for even more hold and hydration !
And you can be generous with it haha
What I do is that I prepare a big quantity (well, not so big : 200ml in a bottle) and then I add a preservative and I store it in the fridge, so that I can keep the preparation up to 1 month.
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What are you adding as a preservative? Aside from the sugar since I assume you're not using enough of that for a preservative effect 😆
Nice results. I went full diy when I started CGM because I didn't like the idea that I had to buy so many products for my hair. I did like the flax seed gel but I had to keep it in the fridge as it has no preservatives. The protein treatment that I still use and make is fermented rice water. You might like to try that one. I put my hair up in a pineapple hair do at night and now also wear a silk bonnet to bed which seems to preserve my waves and curls nicely for 3-4 days.
I have the same hair type and almost the same routine as yours! For my second day, I like to sleep with my hair in a bun on top of my head. Though it won't look the same as the day before, it helps to preserve some curl/wave from the previous day.
I have similar waves. I get my hair just slightly wet by running my hands underwater and either raking through or scrunching depending on how frizzy things are. I find that raking helps tame the frizz a little better. Then i put a very very small amount of my same leave in. And then I use a small amount of my gel again until I get the desired effect. I really like this cheap spray gel by Garnier. It works well for my texture hair.
And! I really like the result you got from the flaxseed gel! I thought the results were better than the store bought. Looked so soft and natural.
I really want to change up my hair routine to be more geared towards wave definition. I definitely have potential for it, but mine also easily fall out. A bit over two years ago I cut my hair into a bob and I loved the look of it when I had good hair days as it was really wavy and cute, but on bad days it was really bad. The back was all curly and the front was stick straight. Mid length or long hair is more consistent for me, but it is also barely wavy. Hopefully I can make it work!
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I’m also part of the oily scalp club! I can related to everything you said. I also tried to lengthen my wash days and nope :/ so I have to wash it every second day 😭😭
seborrheic dermatitis, it's chronic but controllable. I'm now down to one wash a week
I have the exact same greasy hair issue and it's actually a chronic case of dandruff, aka Seborrheic dermatitis or an overgrowth of normal skin microbes. Tea tree oil and aloe vera mask, sulfate free shampoo and conditioner once a week and rub/rinse scalp daily is working for me.
Mask is overnight (sometimes longer when I'm lazy lol) and I use a boar bristle brush over everything twice before I wash it.
If your forehead is pealing rub on salisylic acid (acne spot treatment gel) over your T zone or whole face, behind ears and back of your neck to stop it spreading. 💖
Tigi bed head and finishing cream is reactivated by water the next day, so I can create my curly hairstyle the other day. Thanks for showing your hair journey. 😘♥️
Such pretty waves! It looks like you are finding a routine that really works for you. You will continue refining it as your hair's needs change over time, but it seems like you are definitely on the right track!
I forgot to mention that for sleeping, I plop into a satin bonnet and also use a satin pillowcase. For me, pineapple-ing pulls out my waves, it doesn't actually stay in my hair all night, and and I also find it uncomfortable to sleep in. This method really keeps a lot of my curl clumps intact so my hair is not straight in the morning.
Very pretty results!
I've tried the bowl method to distribute products evenly in the hair. I recommend giving that a try!
10:25 it feels like ur in court trying to defend ur clumps HAHHAH
What do you do with your hair when you sleep? Pin it up? Wrap it up in a cloth?
You could try to reactivate the gel the following day by spritzing it with water and scrunching/defusing again or letting it air dry.
That seems like an awful lot of work. Then again, my hair waves no matter what I do to it, but it lives loosely braided as soon as it's dry so it usually doesn't matter anyway. When I want it extra wavy, I lightly scrunch the whole thing into a loose bun secured with a clip so the weight of wet hair doesn't pull itself straight over my scalp while it dries.
When I it has dried straight cause I forgot to scrunch it, I can often get some wave back by scrunching dry hair with wet hands or in a damp cloth, especially if there's any kind of product in my hair. but that might be because my hair's default is wavy...
I do have a question though... if getting it to set quick is the key to keeping the waves you want, and you're ALREADY raking all the wave out while it's wet when you put in the leave-in conditiner, can't you just towel-turban or rub it dry for a few minutes to get some extra water out so that when you scruch it, you don't lose half your setting product with the water you squeeze out??
We have the SAME hair. Mine is 2a, and gets gross and smelly by the middle of day 2. And yes, I've tried stopping shampoo, alternate shampoos, EVERYTHING. All I got out of that was an infection.
Anywho, I just wrap my hair in a microfiber towel, then after about 15 mins, I scrunch in Dippity Doo Girls with Curls foam, or the Marc Anthony Curl Amplifying cream (it looks like a gel). I prefer the latter, but I am out!
yay i always love your hair care routines ! your hair is looking so nice !
I get that band around my head as well LOL. Sometimes it looks like hat head. Not the best look LOL. I bought a flax seed get from an online store, can't remember the name and it works well. I want to try the Aussie freeze gel since it's so cheap and I've heard good things about it for wavies. By the way, your waves look great!
This looks fantastic!
As a recent suddenly-slightly-wavy, very inspirational.
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To get the waves on your next hair day: try to get one of those continuous spray bottles on Amazon. They will get your hair wet with the least amount of water possible... so your hair can dry in 20 min... dissolved with the tiniest amount of your preferred leave-in holding creme.
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I have a VERY similar type of hair to yours, I guess it's just a bit thicker, but since I'm growing it out, I've noticed I lost it A LOT. It's been going on for over a year now, and I"ve done so many blood tests and nothing comes up wrong... I also of course excellent shampoos & conditioners AND take vitamins... And since I've always heard that it's better not to shampoo to often, I really try my best to stretch too but... I used to wash it every other day as well when it was short and never had this problem. What you said at the beginning of the video just made me have a lightbulb moment, I'll definitely try to shampoo every other day or every three days to see if I get any improvement ; ;
That was exactly my approach as well: can I get away with much more simplified method? 😂 I just invested 30 min into blow drying my 2B hair for a change and it looks really good - so it’s definitely worth the effort 😅
I need to get a diffuser. I’m flying solo.
flax seed gel is hella annoying to strain, but it works INCREDIBLY well along with sugar water or by itself as a curl setting gel. it has quite a good hold i would say. and its natural and good for your hair..
Great job
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i have also not had luck stretching washes, usually I can only manage a few days during the winter. I recently discovered Twist by Ouidad products at Target and I like the conditioner and light hold gel from them a lot because the conditioner has protein.
I would also totally recommend a protein filler like Colorful Neutral Protein Filler, its a clear liquid of hydrolyzed proteins that just bonds to your hair. it really takes to my wavy hair well, and helps the curled waves become more pronounced. I just douse my damp hair in it and plop it in a tshirt while it dries.
My hair gets oily second day if I used a conditioner or mask.
I have fine and straight hair and shampoo alone works best for me.
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I have found that my waves are getting kinkier/wavier every day and as I get older. I don’t have an oily scalp, but I do have thin/fine hair that’s not quite as long as yours. When my hair looses its definition in the waves, a spray bottle of water and some of the gel to recrunch the waves helps. Just rewetting and adding a little bit more gel helps. I hope you are having as much fun as I have been having discovering this new hair look! It’s fun yet frustrating after living so long with straight hair. 🙂
I liked flax seed gel best for my curls/waves. Very moisturizing and cheap. Keep going, though.
I suggest sleeping with your hair in a satin bonnet. By piling the hair into the bonnet, it'll be encouraged to be textured while the satin helps reduce knots or tangles. I like the bonnets with wide elastic bands instead of a thin elastic band; it's more comfortable and doesn't leave a line in my skin like the thin elastic band does. Try to go for a lined bonnet so there's not seams against the hair but it's just for sleeping so you could wear it inside out if you can't find a lined one.
I was going to suggest the same thing!
yeah, I have 3b curls and I sleep in a satin scarf.
@@GwendolynnBY I have 3b too! I've thought about trying a satin scarf but I roll around in my sleep so I worry it wouldn't stay on.
Even if your hair isn't curly I recommend a bonnet, I have waist length hair and toss a lot in my sleep, nothing worse than waking up completely entangled in hair.
@@pandalvr2691 very true! I have a friend with waist length hair too and they were always annoyed with tangles until I suggested they try a bonnet.
have you tried a silk bonnet to help hold the waves?
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i think maybe the Brad Mondo Wavetech product would work really well for you. its like a waving/curling holding mousse
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I suggest not putting the leave in conditioner so high in your hair, it will increase your scalp issues. And scrunch your hair more than once.
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It's fun to watch you figure it all out. You're doing great. Through trial and error, you'll find what works good for you. I have 3C-ish curly hair, and have worn my hair naturally curly every single day since 1992!! Even when I do vintage styles, or braids or any styles like that, I just use my own natural curls. I wash my hair every day and have never had a single issue from that. I don't follow CGM, don't think it was even a thing back in my day. I just do whatever I feel like doing. I love my hair and am grateful for it every day, gray hairs and all! :)
Second day curls are the hardest to keep!
I usually either braid it loosely and then crunch it again with a little bit of water and hair oil in the morning. OR use a satin nightcap; they arnt hard to make if you cant find any to buy
satin wraps and pillow really does help a bunch with frizz
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Fellow wavey fine haired here, who , before curly method, thought she had straight hair. I too would get the frizzy poof after dry brushing. In fact the reason I started doing it was because I've lost so much hair and wanted a fuller hair style. I'm surprised you can't stretch your washes. I had the same problem with oily hair the next day, but after curly method I now only wash twice a week. When watching your last video, I was thinking you need to get more of the water out and use a light leave in conditioner before the gel. Try styling before you dry it. Then don't touch until dry. Seems like you are already doing all that. Looks great.
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Happy to see you found a routine that works for you!
I'm quite lazy so when I want my hair to be wavy I follow a simple routine: after towel drying my hair I put a mousse on it, blow dry my hair about 80% focusing on my roots, than I wet my hand and put a leave in conditioner on my hair to make it slightly wet again and scrunch it, than I just let the rest of my hair air dry. This way I get some pretty waves easily.
I have 2c waves! I combine a gel with a mouse. I carry them over by using a satin bonnet. With a thicker band it don't have to worry about it falling off. Naturally they aren't as neat but they don't fall out. I'm still finding a good refreshing routine
Have you tried using a curl cream instead of the leave in conditioner? Conditioner makes the hair heavier and tends to straighten it, a curl cream is moisturising but not heavy (speaking from experience as I use curl cream on a regular basis for my waves!)
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I'm here with you on the every other day wash. It seems to be a common issue with fine hair, I think it's not even that our scalp is particularly greasy, there's also not enough hair to soak up all of that oil, and probably also low porosity issues for straighter textures (which is my case, zero waviness *sigh*). Like you, I tried diligently, tenaciously even, to stretch my washes for a whole year, and it only got me discomfort, more hair problems and quite enough public shame, so I came to the same conclusion as you... every other day is fine, I just make sure to use a very gentle shampoo.
Also I'm at the beginning of the video still, but flax gel masks have been a game changer for me. My ends look very much like yours, very dry and foamy, and I've found that doing a flax mask before a shampoo at least once a week (taking advantage of the week-end) really resuscitates them. They look much more moisturized and my hair feels overall so much suppler, softer and shinier... so I'm very hopeful that you'll have as much success!
Great video.
Have you ever tried sleeping in your microfiber wrap?
I had the same diffusing technique since my diffuser didn't match the hair dryer 😂😂
🤔hmm, there are flax seed products (flax/linseed meal?)that don't need to be cooked to get gel. They are meant for horses and livestock, just add warm water and it makes gel. Don't know if they would work for wavy hair gel..?
Your hair is looking great!
Flax seed gel is amazing. I use it once every week and before applying it on my hair i usually add some oil into it mostly olive and castor oil. The combination is great for hair growth. Keeps them shiny healthy and soft. And now i dont even use conditioner anymore.
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edit ik kijk dit terwijl ik mn haar doe met dezelfde gel. ik mix style icon argan met hegron gele waterbasis gel van de dirk 2op3delen
minder clumping kan komen doordat je meer borstelt (paar weken alleen vingers gebruiken?),
ik heb zelf 2c/3a krullen en ik kan eigenlijk niet vaker dan 1keer per dag aan mn haar zitten
je hoeft trouwens niet gel in nat haar te doen, ik doe vaak eerst even ondergoed enz aan zodat mn clumps iig niet blijven plakken. dan is mn haar ook een heel stuk sneller droog
Het was mijn bijnaam op de basisschool, haha 😅
Tip:Your hair should be seriously wet when you put products in to get clumpy beautiful waves. Only plot your hair for about 10 minutes and defuse!
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I use mousse to revive my waves the next day. Just scrunch a bit into your hair.
What is the name of the argan oil gel that you use?
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I suggest before bedtime the (first night) wetting your hair, putting styling lotion on it then braiding it into about 5 skinny braids, sleeping with it that way then wake up with nice wavy hair. Curl the ends a little then voila. I have hair just like yours and that is my routine. Setting lotion makes my hair shiny and beautifully wavy with no frizz. I live in a humid climate.
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Your hair is looking great! Glad to see you found a more realistic routine for you. This curly/wavy hair journey is all about discovery so it's great to keep experimenting and finding what's right for you 😀
I actually like the look of the flax seed better, it's softer and doesn't emphasize the wave you don't like as much as the regular gel does.
Your hair is looking so great! Have you by chance been diagnosed with seborrhoeic dermatitis? If not, or if you haven’t heard of it, you might be interested in having a read up about it. I wish you continued success in your wavy hair journey!
To keep the waves overnight: have you tried twisting the hair into a bun at the base of your skull and fastening it there overnight? Then when you get up and undo it, maybe it’ll stay that way?
My scalp is the opposite of yours; dry and flaky and can last several days without washing. 😅 I’ve tried the wavy but it stays stubbornly in its straight manner.
She has a very old video where she waves her hair into two space buns overnight🐱❗
Your hair looks amazing! Thanks for sharing this video, I'm on a similar path with my hair and this is so helpful!