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I can't express how much I appreciate you making these recommendation videos for us. As a teenager navigating her way around self-caring...your videos are like maternal guidance to me! Thank you...❤❤❤
I always had curly hair but never knew how to take care of it. I always tried to straighten it up just as a quick solution. I had some medical condition.due to which I lost half of my hair. But I finally realized the worth of my hair, the orginal curly one. I really love your words,your no nonsense truths. I love your honest reviews. I am starting my curly hair journey.i am going to take it slow and not expecting a magical transformation over night but really feeling hopeful as I m watching your videos.keep inspiring
You are not the only one! I have so many complaints about gels too! I hit the jackpot once upon a time with Devacurl but unfortunately couldn’t afford to repurchase and also they’ve had a lot of issues reported with long term use. I have been hunting for a good gel ever since. I think after seeing this, I’m going to go for the Arata protein gel. I’ll continue the Fix My Curls flaxseed one as my moisture gel just because how amazing the hair butter and gel combo works for me. You are so right about the Arata original gel, it has almost no hold for my 2b/2c high porosity hair. On a separate note, LOG method has been life changing. I’ve started with using almond oil since I had that at home. Can’t wait to finish it and try one of the other serum-oils.
I've only used the FMC flaxseed gel with the Garnier hair food and the arata advanced curl care leave in conditioner. Worked well and was frizz free both times. Haven't tried the gel with the FMC curl quenching hair butter. Might be too heavy for me but I'll try it once. I've only used the arata protein gel with the other products in the advanced curl care line. I don't know if I'll get the same volume if I use it with other heavier products (I think I got the volume because I used it with the arata detangler and the arata advanced curl care hair cream, (both super light products) When I'm feeling a little ambitious I'll try other combos out and see if I get the same volume and shrinkage.
@@MichelleManuel I also expected that the FMC hair butter + gel combo would be too heavy for me but it’s been incredible. Good shrinkage and hold. The first time I tried it I was in Goa for 2 weeks and I assumed it worked because the sea water and sun exposure was stripping my hair too much and this was compensating. But I once again bought the travel sized set last month and even in normal conditions it’s been great for me. But I probably am not too fussy about volume because I have such low density hair to begin with that there’s not much that products can do to add volume 😅. That’s probably the only aspect you may not like so give it a skip if you have other great options that give you shrinkage, hold and volume. I think I’ll risk the Arata protein gel with my old faithful requil murumuru conditioner that doubles as a leave in and see how it goes. Otherwise I’ll probably get the Arata advance hair care curl cream and try that combo.
@@rohinidasgupta9873 I have both the FMC products. I'll check it out in time. No harm done. I'm sure products in a range are formulated to work best when used together. About the Arata gel, check it out but also make it a point to watch my protein moisture balance playlist. I hear that some people are using protein products on every washday without understanding protein moisture balance and then blaming the products. As a result, protein starts getting a bad rep. It's so upsetting to me. Protein can be so amazing for certain hair types. Brands have only recently starting including high porosity hair types in the conversation. I hate to sit back and watch proteins being demonized based on fear mongering and misinformation. :(
@@MichelleManuel one of the first videos I watched of yours was the protein moisture balance. So I’m definitely mindful of maintaining the balance. Prior to that I had only accidentally stumbled across requil murumuru conditioner and didn’t understand how it transformed my hair 😅. That’s when I realized that my lineup only had moisture products and I needed the protein. I have proper separate lineups now - DC, leave in and gel for moisture and protein.
Ahh gels! This reminds me of almost 14 years ago when I was finally starting to understand I have wavy/curly hair and gels were my goto. Tried them all and at that time it was considered a "men's only" product 😅
Also advice for your watch strap issue-- yes you should avoid wearing the watch on that hand till your skin settles down again. I'd also suggest using a good moisturizer/body oil on the forearm where you're wearing the watch and maybe wear it a little looser. If you're sweating a lot (exercising?) while you wear this maybe wipe down the sweat/clean your arm immediately on getting home.
@@ShoutoutToTrees thanks so much. I've started using candid powder for now. If the issue persists I'll check this out. Thank you for the advice! Appreciate it! ❤️
@@MichelleManuel yess, I'm excited. Feels like a school lab experiment haha How much hold would you say flaxseed gel gives? Is it just a soft hold, since there's no additives?
It's soft. If you use enough, depending on your porosity and texture you might not need leave in conditioner. Do a few trials and see what works best. Very shiny as well. Make sure to keep the water at wet but not dripping wet. If your hair is sopping wet you'll dilute the hold. If that happens then add an extra concentrated layer after you're done plopping.
Thanks Michelle , def going to try Giovanni gel cause I love hard hold with volume. Let us know if you ever try Super Smelly gel. Love to get a review on that.
I like shorter curls on men, like Aregorn from Lord of the Rings or the Colin Furth version of Mr. Darcy. It’s just a few of my preferences for a wavy or curly look for men. I prefer longer and bigger curls on women. It’s also easier for men to look neat if they don’t do the big long Little Lord Fauntleroy curls and beards, in my opinion, especially if they don’t have a lot of money and time to do their hair or beard all day. It’s my preference, and a lot of people like it, because it’s very healthy and neat.
Aregorns hair was gorgeous! Colin Furth's (as Mr Darcy's) hair was EVERYTHING!!!! So effortless! Ohhh these references are giving me life! My personal fav male wavy curly were served by Kit Harington, Adrian Grenier and Adam Brody! Not too long, not too short. Just enough to flaunt their texture!
Beautiful video! Thank you so very much was really looking for a video like this!💞💞 I really want to try a hard hold gel since the only one I've tried until now is a medium hold hehe. I am now so inclined to buy Umberto Gianini! I did see it being sold on a site in India now I'm not able to remember which 🥲. (ALSO YOUR PUPPER HAS MY HEART! TOO CUTE I WAS HARDLY ABLE TO FOCUS 😍😍)
She just turned 14 actually. :) The Umberto Gianini gel is available on look fantastic India. I've left the link in the description. But I think your purchase will be subject to customs. Technically if a purchase is below 3000 INR, you shouldn't be charged customs. But this could be an old rule. Last time I bought from a foreign website was more than 3 years ago. My order amount was below 3k. It cleared without me having to pay anything extra. Not sure how it works right now. If anyone has any info on this, please share.
@@MichelleManuel OMG she is so cuteeee aahhhh!!! Yes I also remembered and checked the website but the total is like 1.1k and that is too steep for one gel tube for me 🥲. But I surely will order someday. And customs abt that i'm not to sure either
@michelle - I get rashes too after wearing my Apple Watch, esp. the silicon ones, but mainly when my hand gets sweaty. So what I do is, I remove the watch, clean the strap with a clean wet cloth/hanky and keep it for about 5 mins and then wear it back. You can try it out. Although, I’ve stopped using Silicon straps and have been using other ones. Hope it helps 😊
Again an informative video.. You never disappoint and i feel bad when i sometimes miss your content..you know busy college life and stuff but i just want to let you know that your hardwork is appreciated.. Love to you Michelle and i wish you happiness and success 🤗😘
Thank you Michelle for creating this video. I really really realllyyyy wanted this. So I have just started my CG journey and I have just finished with the set wet gel. As they are budget friendly and I thought that on the beginning days I should focus on learning the proper techniques than investing on expensive products. My experience with the gel was fine, I did get good hold but then I thought that they were drying on my hair and plus I sort of experienced hair loss, I don't know whether it is for this gel or because I have just started the journey and it's normal. But I have observed decrease in my hair volume. So I have discontinued using this and was searching for a gel that would give me volume plus good hold. I have been looking for a detailed video like this from a very long time and nobody gives so much of details and raw, unfiltered reviews like you. Thank you for doing this Michelle, your videos really help us a lot. ❤❤
I think you took the perfect approach to CGM. Focusing on technique over product will help so much more than going on a buying spree and jumping from product to product. I'm really glad you shared. I don't think it was the gel. I think it was the fact that you saw all your hairfall in a single day while detangling. Please* watch my new routine video where there's no wet detangling involved. I think it might work for you better. Also its always so lovely to hear that a video helps. I want to keep making content that is genuinely needed. Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. It's so encouraging when I get a comment like this. I appreciate this comment so much. ❤️
Try candid dusting powder for the itchy area on the wrists In my case I had to stop using the watch, as it was the same rash that came up on the other hand.
Hey Aparna. Thanks for sharing. I'll switch to candid asap. I really don't want to stop wearing my watch altogether. I've taken it off for now. I'm wondering if I can get creative with some diy straps once my arm is better.
hey michelle. lovely video as always. I recently started cgm. my hair type is 2b/2c. I currently don't use any other hair product except shea moisture manuka honey shampoo+conditioner. the lower part of my hair gets pretty well defined curls just from scrunching out the conditioner. but the upper part is somewhere between wavy and straight. I'm currently looking for a new product to invest in. should I go for a curl creme or a leave in?
Heyy! I've been thinking about starting cg method since months couldn't decide on the products and was very confused that is when i came across your channel yesterday and found the most useful videos ever! Thankyou so muchh!! So I'm on a budget and I've picked a few products and would love to know your opinion For shampoo and conditioner- love beauty and planets hairfall control. (As i have severe hairfall too) Leave in conditioner - garnier papaya hair food or arata advanced curl cream ( im a bit confused in choosing these and would love to know your opinion)
Thank you so much for yet another spectacular review Michelle. I’ve recent got the umberto Gianini curl jelly and haven’t tried it yet. Does it work well with any leave in or cream or do your have any particular leave in/cream that it worked incredibly with
Hey Shobana, thanks so much. So basically hard hold gels will leave your hair feeling drier compared to soft hold gels. So either use a leave in conditioner that is slightly more moisturising than the one you're currently using or use a little more leave in than you usually use. Sotc with an oil. For adequate moisture in my 2b 2c 3a high porosity hair, I prefer using a level 3 product with a hard hold gel.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I love your hair by the way. Is your watch bands original from Apple? If it isn’t, it could be that it has latex and you’re sensitive to it. I react to certain ones that say they are silicone, but they are not or they are contaminated with latex, but the one I bought at the Apple store, I’ve never had any problems with it.
Really informative Video Mich. I am currently using the curl up gel and the Giovanni gel and since I am travelling abroad soon I shall pick up the umberto curl jelly. Just wanted to mention that I just started using the moms Co. Shampoo and I really liked it although I wanted to know that’s since it is a protein shampoo is it advisable to use it once a week or twice as I wash my hair twice a week
The moms co shampoo does not have protein in the top 5 ingredients. Use it for a month. It shouldn't cause overload with repeated use. If you see any changes in your results after a month, let me know.
Hi Michelle I'm new to your channel as well as cgm. I used to have curly hair when i was a kid and later on as i grew up it became wavy and frizzy. So I'm planning on doing CGM for my hair. As a beginner I'm glad that I found your videos and you have put in tremendous efforts on them. I'm confused as to which gel to apply as soo many options is making me confused. Could you suggest one which would suit a beginner and is budget frndly? Thank you for providing this content 😊
Hi! Thank you so for such a detailed video. I am very new to CG and I am relying on your videos to get those gorgeous, dreamy curls. I have super dry, very curly hair. I am still on my research on porosity, Protein-based, moisture-bases, and so on. Could you please help me get to your videos that can help answer these basic curl questions!?!
My pleasure. I have a playlist on protein moisture balance. ua-cam.com/play/PLU0CArwymOgGrHauEPj2v6Dvb0lxOYGu8.html I also have a video on porosity. I'll link it below
The ones i mentioned in the video are silicone free. But they do have parabens. I wouldn't recommend them either way. FMC gel is relatively inexpensive. Better ingredients as well.
It took me months before I could wear my hair for a week straight. If you watch my log video you'll see what my hair looks like during the week. My advice for you right now is to wear it till you can and on other days just do a simple updo. I've put up some reels on Instagram on some updos I wear usually
Alright! That's what I usually do. Did you refresh during this time or would you just let your hair be until the next washday? ( As you have mentioned you wash once a week)
I don't refresh usually. From time to time I use a serum or an oil. I only refresh when I have a fancy occasion like a party, a gig etc. On other days I do an updo. I shift the focus by making something else about my look the focal point. Big earrings. Eye makeup. A big bow. Feathers beads etc. You'll see reels on all these looks on Instagram.
Love all your videos...as a beginner to wavy hair journey I'm so frightened of using gel....I Used Fix My Curl protein gel and I hated it, it made my hair super frizzy, weighed down my hair so I had no wave pattern at all, it was so bad I had to wash my hair the next day😢😢😢....now I'm so afraid of trying any gel...for now I'm using Fix my Curl hair butter which I love along with grapeseed oil as a sealant....I had a question, do u scrunch immediately after applying gel? Also can grapeseed oil be used for SOTC? Sorry I'm completely clueless here....also wanted to thank you for your videos, been a silent follower till now, they've helped me so much❤❤❤
Michelle You are such a blessing in my hair journey, Thank You soooo much💜 Can you please do a similar video for hair masks and dc treatment? Once again thank you sooo much for the effort you put in for us!
Thanks so much! I've done a video on each product category. Check out my playlist called Cg Products India. You'll find a video on shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, leave in conditioners, serums and this one (gels).
@@MichelleManuel oh Thank you so much!!! I have watched the videos about shampoo, Conditioner and leave in and I love them every time I run out of something and wanna try something new, I always come back to those videos.
Hi, i have a question. I am starting with CGM routine. I recently used a protein based gel. The hold was good but my hair felt dry and but frizzy on day two. Was it because the hold of the gel was not light or because my hair prefer moisture based gel? I used "fix my curl protein based gel" and leave in conditioner by North wish.
Hi, nice video! I have just started cgm since 2 weeks, I have 3a type hair, i haven't bought any hair gel yet. I am using st. Botanica go curls shampoo+ reequill murumuru conditioner + garnier fructis papaya hair food as live in conditioner, is gel required in this routine? Can I use aloe Vera gel?
See hold is a choice. A preference. You could enjoy hard hold where your hair is more structured and holds longer or you could enjoy soft hold where your hair is softer to touch but doesn't retain clumps longer. It depends on how often you wash, the weather in your city. Only if you hair is 2a low porosity and you cannot tolerate something heavy like a gel would I suggest a mousse or the natural holding spray i mentioned in the video. Hold is totally upto you. To begin, start with diy flaxseed gel. Once you feel more comfortable use a stronger hold gel
Hi ! Was curious to know if over the years using gel on your hair regularly has caused any adverse efforts or damage. Since sometimes a product gives good results but over the years it damages.... Which i have heard some boys complain about who applied gel on their hair regularly. I am also assuming that maybe it was Bec of alcohol in the gel they used. Do let me know what your personal experience has been
I haven't had any issues with gels. The key is to make sure your hair is moisturised adequately under the gel. Meaning use a leave in conditioner or curl cream. Or if you're only styling with one product, make sure its a moisturizing gel and doesn't dry your hair out.
what do u suggest for humid weather.. protien conditioners or moisturising… my doubt is that in humid condition there is already a lot of vapour condition around.. so adding more moisture would make it more burdened?
Hi girl i found you very genuine.. pls help me m new to ths thing... is diffuser must to have?? I dont have any... and can you pla review maui products?
Hey.. do u have any video which explains the difference between protein wash and moisture wash or protein products and moisture products and which type hair need what please…. Btw binge watching all your videos from yesterday just had my first cg wash today and I love the results thanks to you😍
I have a playlist on protein moisture balance. It should help you understand both. And in my recommendation videos or review videos you'll see me mention if product are protein or moisture options.
Hi di I am suffering from pcod my skin condition went for a toss, for the longest time I didn’t know my hair was wavy curly I started watching your video I am learning abt everything that curly hair needs Could you please help me how do we decide what our hair needs moisture or protein
I can totally relate to your struggle with pcos. It hits you on so many different levels. My once smooth and clear skin completely changed once i got diagnosed with pcos. To understand protein and moisture i would highly recommend my playlist on protein moisture balance. You'll be hand held through the entire experience
It's not available in India yet. Which means if you buy it from an outside website, your order will be subjected to customs. Not sure of the delivery from lookfantastic and beauty bay either. Might take lots of time. It's not an expensive gel. It's a drugstore product abroad. You'll get 3 for 14 dollars on American amazon and in boots uk you pay 18 pounds for 3 tubes on a 3 for 2 offer. It's actually very well priced. Not the same of us living in india
I really have this issue where my curls are gone after a day ! And it becomes such a messy hair please can recommend any kindaf solutions to this I use fix my curls and arata hair gel and i say! Arata is kindaf okok but fix my curls is really amazing
Hi!! I consider myself a cg beginner cuz I just use shampoo conditioner and then finger-coil...I've been doing this for about six months and on some unruly curl clumps I use aloe vera gel....do you think I should go for stronger gels already or should I experiment with aloe vera gel for longer? Currently, I get great results on some wash days but on quite a few I don't really get a lot of definition but I am kinda worried about trying out stronger gels cuz even aloe vera gel kinda dries my hair out
Hi Michelle.. i just started cg 1 week back and my hair is thick and dry as coir. I want to know how do i style my hair daily? Can i use conditioners daily in the mornings? How do i look presentable?
Would like to add my hair has been chemically straightened for 13yrs at a stretch i havent straightened for 2 yrs and right now it is shoulder length so its like a bush.
I have a 5 min routine for people who wash frequently. I would however suggest you increase the days between washes. Try 2 then stretch it to 3 slowly. I have a video called how to start the curly girl method in India. Rest of the info will take me days to type out. This channel is filled with info on how to make your hair look presentable so please go ahead and check out some of the content.
After applying gel hair looks good but once hair is dry hair becomes extremely dry ...does this mean I need protein gel? I m using blue color Arata gel...shall I switch to protein gel???
I have low porosity hair but also my hair loose it's wavy in just one day so confused between what to use soft hold gel or hard hold gel? I am currently using set wet yellow tub and sometimes aloe vera gel.
@michelle manuel we have a few websites like curlsbot to know whether they are silicone free or not ..are there any websites to know the the skincare products that we use in our daily life are actually working for our skin ?
Hard hold gels do have a characteristic of making your feel a tiny bit drier. I wouldn't call the feeling crunchy exactly. But yes, it's in that vicinity. The definition is held much more. The hair feels textured and slightly harder to the touch. It's soft while still having a slightly stiff nature.
Hi,I managed to get the umberto gianini curl jelly from abroad and I found it quite affordable.I was confused about the cream since it is not cg friendly.please let me know which leave in or cream I can use with it.I have 3c dry hair.Thank you
Oh nice. It is very reasonable when you buy it abroad. Where did you buy it? Leave ins and creams.... This is a difficult subject for me. I've tried to give some clear comparisons in a video i did. The results with each are very different on my hair. You can watch the video and see which results resonate with you best. ua-cam.com/video/Zz5WUPQR9jc/v-deo.html
I got it from london.I have watched the other video.what I meant was ,which is your favourite to use with this gel.it should be compatible also ,I think.Thanks
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A moment to appreciate her eyemakeup...
And her hair! So cute! ❤️
and her doggo in the bg :D
I can't express how much I appreciate you making these recommendation videos for us. As a teenager navigating her way around self-caring...your videos are like maternal guidance to me! Thank you...❤❤❤
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I love the fluffball in the background!! ❤️
She's just hanging out. Being the best fluff-ball she can be!
@@MichelleManuel ❤️
So many gels to choose from, and your honest reviews are really important for us to choose from...
Rewatching your old videos again. So therapeutic
I always had curly hair but never knew how to take care of it. I always tried to straighten it up just as a quick solution. I had some medical condition.due to which I lost half of my hair. But I finally realized the worth of my hair, the orginal curly one. I really love your words,your no nonsense truths. I love your honest reviews. I am starting my curly hair journey.i am going to take it slow and not expecting a magical transformation over night but really feeling hopeful as I m watching your videos.keep inspiring
Thank you so much Bidisha! I really appreciate it!
A big hug to your per for being mostly present in most of your video ss your supporter
You are not the only one! I have so many complaints about gels too! I hit the jackpot once upon a time with Devacurl but unfortunately couldn’t afford to repurchase and also they’ve had a lot of issues reported with long term use. I have been hunting for a good gel ever since. I think after seeing this, I’m going to go for the Arata protein gel. I’ll continue the Fix My Curls flaxseed one as my moisture gel just because how amazing the hair butter and gel combo works for me. You are so right about the Arata original gel, it has almost no hold for my 2b/2c high porosity hair. On a separate note, LOG method has been life changing. I’ve started with using almond oil since I had that at home. Can’t wait to finish it and try one of the other serum-oils.
I've only used the FMC flaxseed gel with the Garnier hair food and the arata advanced curl care leave in conditioner. Worked well and was frizz free both times. Haven't tried the gel with the FMC curl quenching hair butter. Might be too heavy for me but I'll try it once.
I've only used the arata protein gel with the other products in the advanced curl care line. I don't know if I'll get the same volume if I use it with other heavier products (I think I got the volume because I used it with the arata detangler and the arata advanced curl care hair cream, (both super light products)
When I'm feeling a little ambitious I'll try other combos out and see if I get the same volume and shrinkage.
@@MichelleManuel I also expected that the FMC hair butter + gel combo would be too heavy for me but it’s been incredible. Good shrinkage and hold. The first time I tried it I was in Goa for 2 weeks and I assumed it worked because the sea water and sun exposure was stripping my hair too much and this was compensating. But I once again bought the travel sized set last month and even in normal conditions it’s been great for me. But I probably am not too fussy about volume because I have such low density hair to begin with that there’s not much that products can do to add volume 😅. That’s probably the only aspect you may not like so give it a skip if you have other great options that give you shrinkage, hold and volume.
I think I’ll risk the Arata protein gel with my old faithful requil murumuru conditioner that doubles as a leave in and see how it goes. Otherwise I’ll probably get the Arata advance hair care curl cream and try that combo.
@@rohinidasgupta9873 I have both the FMC products. I'll check it out in time. No harm done. I'm sure products in a range are formulated to work best when used together.
About the Arata gel, check it out but also make it a point to watch my protein moisture balance playlist. I hear that some people are using protein products on every washday without understanding protein moisture balance and then blaming the products. As a result, protein starts getting a bad rep.
It's so upsetting to me.
Protein can be so amazing for certain hair types. Brands have only recently starting including high porosity hair types in the conversation. I hate to sit back and watch proteins being demonized based on fear mongering and misinformation. :(
@@MichelleManuel one of the first videos I watched of yours was the protein moisture balance. So I’m definitely mindful of maintaining the balance. Prior to that I had only accidentally stumbled across requil murumuru conditioner and didn’t understand how it transformed my hair 😅. That’s when I realized that my lineup only had moisture products and I needed the protein. I have proper separate lineups now - DC, leave in and gel for moisture and protein.
I love your doggo being so goodie goodie and cutu ❤ in the background
She's out little dolly! ❤️
Ahh gels! This reminds me of almost 14 years ago when I was finally starting to understand I have wavy/curly hair and gels were my goto. Tried them all and at that time it was considered a "men's only" product 😅
How to use gel on hair ? I mean how exactly to use it ? And when
Also advice for your watch strap issue-- yes you should avoid wearing the watch on that hand till your skin settles down again. I'd also suggest using a good moisturizer/body oil on the forearm where you're wearing the watch and maybe wear it a little looser. If you're sweating a lot (exercising?) while you wear this maybe wipe down the sweat/clean your arm immediately on getting home.
Thanks so much. :)
@@MichelleManuel you're welcome! Also Dermocalm lotion will also help calm your skin if you want something other than the aloe
@@ShoutoutToTrees thanks so much. I've started using candid powder for now. If the issue persists I'll check this out. Thank you for the advice! Appreciate it! ❤️
After watching ur video I can understand why I didn't get good results in recent days 😕 thanks for this video Michelle
I think wavy hair has different experiences with gels compared to 3b and 3c curly hair. Either that or my hair is just finicky when it comes to gel.
your videos are super detailed, thoroughly researched and articulated!! THANKYOUU
Thank you Nehal! ❤️
Zulu sleeping so comfortably under the fan 😘
Michelle it's like you've been reading my mind!
I've been trying to figure out gel recently! Trying homemade flaxseed gel as an experiment tomorrow
Your videos are so thorough, next level!
@@ShoutoutToTrees thank you!! :)
Check it out. The more you boil it the thicker it becomes.
@@MichelleManuel yess, I'm excited. Feels like a school lab experiment haha
How much hold would you say flaxseed gel gives? Is it just a soft hold, since there's no additives?
It's soft. If you use enough, depending on your porosity and texture you might not need leave in conditioner. Do a few trials and see what works best. Very shiny as well. Make sure to keep the water at wet but not dripping wet. If your hair is sopping wet you'll dilute the hold. If that happens then add an extra concentrated layer after you're done plopping.
@@MichelleManuel The gel is readyy, I'm going to wash in a couple days so 🤞🤞
Thank you for the tips, i learn so much from your channel!
Thanks Michelle , def going to try Giovanni gel cause I love hard hold with volume. Let us know if you ever try Super Smelly gel. Love to get a review on that.
:) sounds good.
I like shorter curls on men, like Aregorn from Lord of the Rings or the Colin Furth version of Mr. Darcy. It’s just a few of my preferences for a wavy or curly look for men.
I prefer longer and bigger curls on women.
It’s also easier for men to look neat if they don’t do the big long Little Lord Fauntleroy curls and beards, in my opinion, especially if they don’t have a lot of money and time to do their hair or beard all day.
It’s my preference, and a lot of people like it, because it’s very healthy and neat.
Aregorns hair was gorgeous!
Colin Furth's (as Mr Darcy's) hair was EVERYTHING!!!! So effortless!
Ohhh these references are giving me life!
My personal fav male wavy curly were served by Kit Harington, Adrian Grenier and Adam Brody! Not too long, not too short. Just enough to flaunt their texture!
This is brilliant and so comprehensive esp since I've always struggled with gels too though for different reasons. This is going to help a whole lot!!
Hey!!!! Thanks so much! 🤗
Beautiful video! Thank you so very much was really looking for a video like this!💞💞 I really want to try a hard hold gel since the only one I've tried until now is a medium hold hehe. I am now so inclined to buy Umberto Gianini! I did see it being sold on a site in India now I'm not able to remember which 🥲. (ALSO YOUR PUPPER HAS MY HEART! TOO CUTE I WAS HARDLY ABLE TO FOCUS 😍😍)
She just turned 14 actually. :)
The Umberto Gianini gel is available on look fantastic India. I've left the link in the description. But I think your purchase will be subject to customs.
Technically if a purchase is below 3000 INR, you shouldn't be charged customs. But this could be an old rule. Last time I bought from a foreign website was more than 3 years ago. My order amount was below 3k. It cleared without me having to pay anything extra.
Not sure how it works right now. If anyone has any info on this, please share.
@@MichelleManuel OMG she is so cuteeee aahhhh!!! Yes I also remembered and checked the website but the total is like 1.1k and that is too steep for one gel tube for me 🥲. But I surely will order someday. And customs abt that i'm not to sure either
@@euphoriacasa8439 oh gosh. No! That's way too much! I'll check it out. I have to get my hands on the gel soon!
@michelle - I get rashes too after wearing my Apple Watch, esp. the silicon ones, but mainly when my hand gets sweaty. So what I do is, I remove the watch, clean the strap with a clean wet cloth/hanky and keep it for about 5 mins and then wear it back. You can try it out. Although, I’ve stopped using Silicon straps and have been using other ones. Hope it helps 😊
Send me the link of the strap you're using now please!
Again an informative video.. You never disappoint and i feel bad when i sometimes miss your content..you know busy college life and stuff but i just want to let you know that your hardwork is appreciated.. Love to you Michelle and i wish you happiness and success 🤗😘
Thank you Prerna! I appreciate you checking this video out but!
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You’re videos are so well explained!
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you Michelle for creating this video. I really really realllyyyy wanted this. So I have just started my CG journey and I have just finished with the set wet gel. As they are budget friendly and I thought that on the beginning days I should focus on learning the proper techniques than investing on expensive products. My experience with the gel was fine, I did get good hold but then I thought that they were drying on my hair and plus I sort of experienced hair loss, I don't know whether it is for this gel or because I have just started the journey and it's normal. But I have observed decrease in my hair volume. So I have discontinued using this and was searching for a gel that would give me volume plus good hold. I have been looking for a detailed video like this from a very long time and nobody gives so much of details and raw, unfiltered reviews like you. Thank you for doing this Michelle, your videos really help us a lot. ❤❤
I think you took the perfect approach to CGM. Focusing on technique over product will help so much more than going on a buying spree and jumping from product to product. I'm really glad you shared.
I don't think it was the gel. I think it was the fact that you saw all your hairfall in a single day while detangling. Please* watch my new routine video where there's no wet detangling involved. I think it might work for you better.
Also its always so lovely to hear that a video helps. I want to keep making content that is genuinely needed.
Thanks for watching and thanks for sharing. It's so encouraging when I get a comment like this. I appreciate this comment so much. ❤️
I'll surely do that. Thank you ❤
Loaded info on gel. Thanks dear
Thankyou for this video! It was really helpful.
This was so good! Next, you could try CGH-friendly dry shampoo!
Try candid dusting powder for the itchy area on the wrists
In my case I had to stop using the watch, as it was the same rash that came up on the other hand.
Hey Aparna. Thanks for sharing. I'll switch to candid asap. I really don't want to stop wearing my watch altogether. I've taken it off for now. I'm wondering if I can get creative with some diy straps once my arm is better.
@@MichelleManuel you will have to avoid the humid months. But considering its Kolkata, I wonder if that's possible
@@aparna5b ughh seriously.
Your videos are so special...solving many curly hair gals problems... I req plz start a beginner's make up tutorial too....
Thank you so much.
I have a playlist called makeup tutorials. You'll find beginner makeup tutorials there. Eyes and base makeup.
I spot an angel in the background ❤
Thats my baby daughter. I lost her on the 8th of September 2023. She was 15 and a half when she passed. She's most definitely an angel now. ❤️
Yay!! Another awesome video!
Thank you Esther! ❤️
Finally wet is the over ❣️ thanks for the video ❣️❣️❣️
Omg look at your beautiful background.. whats ur dogo angel name lots of blessing to him or her
Michelle, you look great!!!
Thank you!
hey michelle. lovely video as always. I recently started cgm. my hair type is 2b/2c. I currently don't use any other hair product except shea moisture manuka honey shampoo+conditioner. the lower part of my hair gets pretty well defined curls just from scrunching out the conditioner. but the upper part is somewhere between wavy and straight. I'm currently looking for a new product to invest in. should I go for a curl creme or a leave in?
Maybe you'd like to check out my video on leave in conditioners available in India. I've explained how to choose a leave in product in detail.
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Same here! The upper part does not curl that easily for me. It remains straight. Did u find any suitable product for it? Please let me know:)
Nice pfp :)
Heyy! I've been thinking about starting cg method since months couldn't decide on the products and was very confused that is when i came across your channel yesterday and found the most useful videos ever! Thankyou so muchh!!
So I'm on a budget and I've picked a few products and would love to know your opinion
For shampoo and conditioner- love beauty and planets hairfall control. (As i have severe hairfall too)
Leave in conditioner - garnier papaya hair food or arata advanced curl cream ( im a bit confused in choosing these and would love to know your opinion)
Thanks for the vedio..
Appreciate your time you spent to experiment ...
Always a pleasure! ❤️
Michelle.. amazing info..i actually needed this info.. Thanks
Brilliant! ❤️
Great video! Loving the eyes! And Zulu 💕
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Thank you so much for yet another spectacular review Michelle. I’ve recent got the umberto Gianini curl jelly and haven’t tried it yet. Does it work well with any leave in or cream or do your have any particular leave in/cream that it worked incredibly with
Hey Shobana, thanks so much.
So basically hard hold gels will leave your hair feeling drier compared to soft hold gels.
So either use a leave in conditioner that is slightly more moisturising than the one you're currently using or use a little more leave in than you usually use.
Sotc with an oil.
For adequate moisture in my 2b 2c 3a high porosity hair, I prefer using a level 3 product with a hard hold gel.
@@MichelleManuel thanks a bunch for the quick response. Will try the same way
Does the fmc gelly give good shrinkage??😃♥️
You are so underrated ❤️
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Besides the informative video, I really love your eye make up here!!😍
Thank you so much my pretty! 🥰🥰🥰
Thank you so much for this wonderful video! I love your hair by the way. Is your watch bands original from Apple? If it isn’t, it could be that it has latex and you’re sensitive to it. I react to certain ones that say they are silicone, but they are not or they are contaminated with latex, but the one I bought at the Apple store, I’ve never had any problems with it.
Nope it isn't. It's from the cred store.
Thanks for sharing! I diyed a strap. Haven't had any issues since. :)
Really informative Video Mich. I am currently using the curl up gel and the Giovanni gel and since I am travelling abroad soon I shall pick up the umberto curl jelly. Just wanted to mention that I just started using the moms Co. Shampoo and I really liked it although I wanted to know that’s since it is a protein shampoo is it advisable to use it once a week or twice as I wash my hair twice a week
The moms co shampoo does not have protein in the top 5 ingredients. Use it for a month. It shouldn't cause overload with repeated use. If you see any changes in your results after a month, let me know.
Thanks Mich. will do.
THANKYOU FOR THIS💗💗💗
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Hi Michelle
I'm new to your channel as well as cgm. I used to have curly hair when i was a kid and later on as i grew up it became wavy and frizzy. So I'm planning on doing CGM for my hair. As a beginner I'm glad that I found your videos and you have put in tremendous efforts on them. I'm confused as to which gel to apply as soo many options is making me confused. Could you suggest one which would suit a beginner and is budget frndly?
Thank you for providing this content 😊
Which hair gel do you use presently?
Love love ❤
Hi! Thank you so for such a detailed video. I am very new to CG and I am relying on your videos to get those gorgeous, dreamy curls. I have super dry, very curly hair. I am still on my research on porosity, Protein-based, moisture-bases, and so on. Could you please help me get to your videos that can help answer these basic curl questions!?!
My pleasure.
I have a playlist on protein moisture balance.
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I also have a video on porosity. I'll link it below
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Here you go
Thanks again!! 🙂
Pausing the video in between to say that I can watch you talk all day. Exceptional presentation skills!! Kudos to you :)
I'm a beginner to cgm and michelle thanks to your amazing detailed videos that made cgm much easier
The ones i mentioned in the video are silicone free. But they do have parabens.
I wouldn't recommend them either way.
FMC gel is relatively inexpensive. Better ingredients as well.
Michelle your doggie is too cute 🥰
She is! 🥰🥰🥰
Your doggo🥺😭♥️
The whole time i looked at the dog,missed some parts,had to replay again 😄
I don't blame you! ❤️
Thank you for such an elaborate video! Can you do a video on how long it took for your hair to start holding beyond day 2 as a wavy head?
It took me months before I could wear my hair for a week straight. If you watch my log video you'll see what my hair looks like during the week.
My advice for you right now is to wear it till you can and on other days just do a simple updo. I've put up some reels on Instagram on some updos I wear usually
Alright! That's what I usually do. Did you refresh during this time or would you just let your hair be until the next washday? ( As you have mentioned you wash once a week)
I don't refresh usually. From time to time I use a serum or an oil.
I only refresh when I have a fancy occasion like a party, a gig etc. On other days I do an updo. I shift the focus by making something else about my look the focal point. Big earrings. Eye makeup. A big bow. Feathers beads etc. You'll see reels on all these looks on Instagram.
Can a normal alovera gel like the patanjali gel is good to use? Or can we use homemade flaxseed gel or alovera gel?
Love all your videos...as a beginner to wavy hair journey I'm so frightened of using gel....I Used Fix My Curl protein gel and I hated it, it made my hair super frizzy, weighed down my hair so I had no wave pattern at all, it was so bad I had to wash my hair the next day😢😢😢....now I'm so afraid of trying any gel...for now I'm using Fix my Curl hair butter which I love along with grapeseed oil as a sealant....I had a question, do u scrunch immediately after applying gel? Also can grapeseed oil be used for SOTC? Sorry I'm completely clueless here....also wanted to thank you for your videos, been a silent follower till now, they've helped me so much❤❤❤
Yes I do scrunch immediately.
You can watch my routine videos to understand how I style and SOTC (scrunch out the crunch)
Michelle You are such a blessing in my hair journey, Thank You soooo much💜
Can you please do a similar video for hair masks and dc treatment?
Once again thank you sooo much for the effort you put in for us!
Thanks so much!
I've done a video on each product category. Check out my playlist called Cg Products India.
You'll find a video on shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, leave in conditioners, serums and this one (gels).
@@MichelleManuel oh Thank you so much!!! I have watched the videos about shampoo, Conditioner and leave in and I love them every time I run out of something and wanna try something new, I always come back to those videos.
Am I the only one curly girl how never ever tried to straightening my hair?
Hi, i have a question. I am starting with CGM routine. I recently used a protein based gel. The hold was good but my hair felt dry and but frizzy on day two. Was it because the hold of the gel was not light or because my hair prefer moisture based gel? I used "fix my curl protein based gel" and leave in conditioner by North wish.
I saw the umberto giannini curl jelly on amazon for 899 rupees recently.. maybe it was on discount?
Hi, nice video!
I have just started cgm since 2 weeks, I have 3a type hair, i haven't bought any hair gel yet. I am using st. Botanica go curls shampoo+ reequill murumuru conditioner + garnier fructis papaya hair food as live in conditioner, is gel required in this routine? Can I use aloe Vera gel?
I answered your question in the video itself. You could watch it.
what do you mean by a protein wash day and a moisture wash day?
Plz di such video on leave ins... Like really excited for fix my curls, arata chn and curl up cream as leave in.. Plz compare them
I have a video on leave in conditioners. I mentioned it in the video. Kindly watch till the end.
Brilliant content!
Thankie! ❤️
Hi Michelle
I have low porosity hair, should i use soft hold gel or hard hold gel? Please suggest...
See hold is a choice. A preference.
You could enjoy hard hold where your hair is more structured and holds longer or you could enjoy soft hold where your hair is softer to touch but doesn't retain clumps longer. It depends on how often you wash, the weather in your city.
Only if you hair is 2a low porosity and you cannot tolerate something heavy like a gel would I suggest a mousse or the natural holding spray i mentioned in the video.
Hold is totally upto you. To begin, start with diy flaxseed gel. Once you feel more comfortable use a stronger hold gel
Thankyouu so much!!!
I think i would like soft hold coz i have 2b hair and they get greasy and weigh down easily. :)
Hi ! Was curious to know if over the years using gel on your hair regularly has caused any adverse efforts or damage. Since sometimes a product gives good results but over the years it damages.... Which i have heard some boys complain about who applied gel on their hair regularly. I am also assuming that maybe it was Bec of alcohol in the gel they used. Do let me know what your personal experience has been
I haven't had any issues with gels. The key is to make sure your hair is moisturised adequately under the gel. Meaning use a leave in conditioner or curl cream. Or if you're only styling with one product, make sure its a moisturizing gel and doesn't dry your hair out.
Which gel is better for low porosity hair ?
what do u suggest for humid weather.. protien conditioners or moisturising… my doubt is that in humid condition there is already a lot of vapour condition around.. so adding more moisture would make it more burdened?
Stay tuned for my next video!
I have wavy hair which one should I pick?
Are you able to recommend products you can buy in store? Or the best places to look for curly Products in India
You'll find some brands in stores. Plum is available at Spencers. Nykaa might have some cg brands too.
Can i apply atara gel after straightening my hair, because my straightening don't last more than half hour.
Super super stuff!
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Can you explain me what's the moisturing option and protein option is.....
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Can you tell which one is best for low porosity 2a/b hair
Hi girl i found you very genuine.. pls help me m new to ths thing... is diffuser must to have?? I dont have any... and can you pla review maui products?
A diffuser is not a must have. Just begin and see if you're going to commit. Once you've commited get a diffuser only then cause they're expensive
@@MichelleManuel thank you
Hey.. do u have any video which explains the difference between protein wash and moisture wash or protein products and moisture products and which type hair need what please…. Btw binge watching all your videos from yesterday just had my first cg wash today and I love the results thanks to you😍
I have a playlist on protein moisture balance. It should help you understand both. And in my recommendation videos or review videos you'll see me mention if product are protein or moisture options.
I wish there was trial size of various product...
Bonus zulu content at the 🤌🏽❤️
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I am a beginner and it’s hardly weeks I have started CGM. Will these gels after a time vl cause damage to hair. Is leave in enough for the method ?
Hi di
I am suffering from pcod my skin condition went for a toss, for the longest time I didn’t know my hair was wavy curly I started watching your video I am learning abt everything that curly hair needs
Could you please help me how do we decide what our hair needs moisture or protein
I can totally relate to your struggle with pcos. It hits you on so many different levels. My once smooth and clear skin completely changed once i got diagnosed with pcos.
To understand protein and moisture i would highly recommend my playlist on protein moisture balance. You'll be hand held through the entire experience
Will u recommend fix my curls flax seed gelly for high porosity hair
Pls do a comparison between true frog and northwish products
Hi Michelle, Umberto Giannini curl jelly is available on LookFantastic for 721 INR ..Is this genuine as ur video says it's bomb expensive!
It's not available in India yet. Which means if you buy it from an outside website, your order will be subjected to customs. Not sure of the delivery from lookfantastic and beauty bay either. Might take lots of time. It's not an expensive gel. It's a drugstore product abroad. You'll get 3 for 14 dollars on American amazon and in boots uk you pay 18 pounds for 3 tubes on a 3 for 2 offer. It's actually very well priced. Not the same of us living in india
@@MichelleManuel so much appreciate your response ☺️
What's the difference between protein and moisture wash days?
I really have this issue where my curls are gone after a day ! And it becomes such a messy hair please can recommend any kindaf solutions to this
I use fix my curls and arata hair gel and i say! Arata is kindaf okok but fix my curls is really amazing
How's Plum Hair gel?
Awesome video with complete details.... The effort you put behind this is totally commendable.
Whats ur opinion on ashba gel?
I haven't tried the ashba gel yet. Only included the ones I've used so far.
Hi!! I consider myself a cg beginner cuz I just use shampoo conditioner and then finger-coil...I've been doing this for about six months and on some unruly curl clumps I use aloe vera gel....do you think I should go for stronger gels already or should I experiment with aloe vera gel for longer? Currently, I get great results on some wash days but on quite a few I don't really get a lot of definition but I am kinda worried about trying out stronger gels cuz even aloe vera gel kinda dries my hair out
Don't try a gel just yet. I used flaxseed gel when I started. Try it. You can easily diy flaxseed gel. You'll get better results.
Have you used herbal essence gel?If yes plz share ur experience....
Nope. Not yet.
Hi Michelle.. i just started cg 1 week back and my hair is thick and dry as coir. I want to know how do i style my hair daily? Can i use conditioners daily in the mornings? How do i look presentable?
Would like to add my hair has been chemically straightened for 13yrs at a stretch i havent straightened for 2 yrs and right now it is shoulder length so its like a bush.
I have a 5 min routine for people who wash frequently. I would however suggest you increase the days between washes. Try 2 then stretch it to 3 slowly.
I have a video called how to start the curly girl method in India.
Rest of the info will take me days to type out. This channel is filled with info on how to make your hair look presentable so please go ahead and check out some of the content.
Wish you do a video on Cantu and ashba products most raved on web
Cantu is not cruelty free so i wont buy from them.
Check out my playlist on cg brands in India. You'll find an ashba review.
After applying gel hair looks good but once hair is dry hair becomes extremely dry ...does this mean I need protein gel? I m using blue color Arata gel...shall I switch to protein gel???
The arata gel has very soft hold. Hard hold gels work better on frizz
@@MichelleManuel have order curly Girl gel fr Arata the white packaging...let's see..thank a lot
I have low porosity hair but also my hair loose it's wavy in just one day so confused between what to use soft hold gel or hard hold gel? I am currently using set wet yellow tub and sometimes aloe vera gel.
It completely depends. Some people do not like hard hold gels at all and some people love them. It's a very personal choice. Both have pros and cons.
@@MichelleManuel thank you 🙏 will try arata hair gel first. Hoping for best.
The new line is a protein line. I've explained how to use protein products. Would be prudent to keep those points in mind.
@michelle manuel we have a few websites like curlsbot to know whether they are silicone free or not ..are there any websites to know the the skincare products that we use in our daily life are actually working for our skin ?
Think dirty app
CosDNA app
incidecoder website
can I use Curp up cream and arata gel together?
Hi Michelle,can I use hair creams,gel or activator for my daughter?She has wavy hair. She will be 13 in July
Start with a diy flaxseed gel. If you feel like she needs more moisture then add a leave in conditioner or cream.
Does using hard hold gels make your hair feel rough and crunchy? Or is there a trick to make it feel soft?
Hard hold gels do have a characteristic of making your feel a tiny bit drier. I wouldn't call the feeling crunchy exactly. But yes, it's in that vicinity. The definition is held much more. The hair feels textured and slightly harder to the touch. It's soft while still having a slightly stiff nature.
Using an oil or serum when you sotc will help to bring back the softness to a great extent.
Fantastic. Thank you so much. I can't wait to try it next wash day. You are so responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Pleaseeeee review curlvana products.
can you please review cantu gels ? thanks
Hi,I managed to get the umberto gianini curl jelly from abroad and I found it quite affordable.I was confused about the cream since it is not cg friendly.please let me know which leave in or cream I can use with it.I have 3c dry hair.Thank you
Oh nice. It is very reasonable when you buy it abroad. Where did you buy it?
Leave ins and creams.... This is a difficult subject for me. I've tried to give some clear comparisons in a video i did. The results with each are very different on my hair. You can watch the video and see which results resonate with you best.
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I got it from london.I have watched the other video.what I meant was ,which is your favourite to use with this gel.it should be compatible also ,I think.Thanks