CURLY HAIR STYLING MISTAKES TO AVOID + TIPS FOR VOLUME AND DEFINITION (AIR-DRY)

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  • Опубліковано 29 лип 2019
  • Are you struggling with achieving volume and definition in your root area? Having issues air-drying your curly hair without frizz? In this video, I will be sharing with you curly hair styling mistakes to avoid and how to best achieve volume and definition in your curly hairstyles - WITHOUT THE NEED FOR A ROOT CRIMPER, TEASING COMB, VOLUME POWDER, ROOT CLIPS, A DIFFUSER OR WEAVE.
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  • @mackenziet.6510
    @mackenziet.6510 4 роки тому +10631

    So first of all THANK YOU! I legit just watched this, found out I was living my whole life as a LIE, and got so excited that I took a shower and tried this out and IT WORKED SO WELL😍

    • @hope_nk
      @hope_nk 4 роки тому +150

      This is me when I found out about the Curly Girl Method

    • @roachcoachn9077
      @roachcoachn9077 4 роки тому +30

      Mackenzie T. Well now I can’t watch it quick enough! I just started the vid and can’t wait for the secrets! ❤️👩🏻‍🦱➿➰〰️

    • @SaraB422
      @SaraB422 4 роки тому +51

      Same here. I've been so worried about applying my products when my hair is soaking wet and then my roots take forever to dry and I DREAD wash day. 😂😭😭😭 I watched the video and tried her "do" routine and MEL!!!! you're right- as usual! Also scrunching the gel in instead of applying way too much works perfectly! Thanks Mel, you're awesome 😘👍😍

    • @sabrinathetattooedwitch
      @sabrinathetattooedwitch 4 роки тому +8

      Mackenzie T. Same!!!!! I’m going to be trying this as soon as I get home

    • @jealmarieramoutar3449
      @jealmarieramoutar3449 4 роки тому +31

      the do not side looks liks noodles

  • @dazzle3m
    @dazzle3m 4 роки тому +12252

    Curly hair really is a science

    • @notmemolina149
      @notmemolina149 3 роки тому +704

      Fr bro, every day is a science experiment gone wrong for me 💀

    • @Ale-mx9zd
      @Ale-mx9zd 3 роки тому +242

      FRRRR ! Some days it looks nice and others my hair looks ugly and I’m just like 😪

    • @nosequenombreponer84
      @nosequenombreponer84 3 роки тому +38

      It really is😫😫😂

    • @amandasuriel6621
      @amandasuriel6621 3 роки тому +21

      fr😹😹.

    • @skatergirl1759
      @skatergirl1759 3 роки тому +41

      Honestly its a struggle too lol

  • @ralitsaurukova1106
    @ralitsaurukova1106 3 роки тому +1379

    Having a curly hair myself, and I have one thing to say
    It's like playing chess. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO PLAY CHESS

  • @vesselforYah
    @vesselforYah 2 роки тому +44

    Let me tell you something young lady!!!
    In my almost 30 years of bi-racial existence I have NEVER gotten my curls the way they are looking today with just following your steps for the first time 😱. I came across one of your videos last week (trimming curly ends), I did that & it worked! Then this video popped up yesterday (I went to Sally and purchased the brush), did what you said & these babies are moving. Before this day I basically had one stiff curl that moved like a compacted wig where ever I turned my head 🤦🏽‍♀️. My routine is forever upgraded thanks to you 🥰🥰 thank you beautiful.

  • @jasminei18324
    @jasminei18324 2 роки тому +48

    the don't side is literally my entire routine smh, and i was so confused why i haven't had any volume. thank you for this!

    • @olimon3790
      @olimon3790 2 роки тому +3

      The less volume side is not bad tho, is it? I like both styles but now im a bit conflicted on which to keep.

    • @mikeyandNoah
      @mikeyandNoah 2 роки тому +4

      @@olimon3790 they’re both beautiful! But I get it I feel the same very conflicted about what to do with my own hair but if you’re happy and think it’s looks good then who cares if it’s the “don’t” side plus mell even said there’s nothing wrong with the “don’t” side just less volume 😄

    • @Danielle-ek6si
      @Danielle-ek6si 2 роки тому +2

      Both looks good but in the long term yhe dont side might experience build up more and worse hygral fatugue. Been there done that lol. The super long airdrying, product weighing down is just uncomfortable.

  • @emilyrowe1030
    @emilyrowe1030 3 роки тому +1096

    When her “ don’t “ side Is Better then I could ever style my curls

    • @ArteAtelier
      @ArteAtelier 3 роки тому +10

      So true

    • @chelledawn3971
      @chelledawn3971 3 роки тому +4

      😂

    • @carolg1356
      @carolg1356 3 роки тому +1

      Lol so funny

    • @njay4399
      @njay4399 3 роки тому +19

      Her right side is my hair on a good day, that's not even an exaggeration that's my hair right now 😂

    • @weatherviewer
      @weatherviewer 2 роки тому +2

      I WISH my hair looked like her 'bad side'!!

  • @itsonlychatter
    @itsonlychatter 4 роки тому +818

    Let me get my hair to look like the “don'ts” side first, then I can worry about the “do’s” side 😭❤️

  • @urikostar7164
    @urikostar7164 2 роки тому +88

    Phase 1 wash- 1:23
    Phase 2 products- 2:25
    Phase 3 application- 2:58
    Phase 4 air drying- 8:10
    Phase 5 finish- 12:10

  • @jennyan9375
    @jennyan9375 2 роки тому +41

    @2:07conditioner
    @3:41water
    @4:18cream
    @4:53brush
    @9:40gel

  • @rosieg.8936
    @rosieg.8936 3 роки тому +656

    1. Shampoo on scalp, Conditioner on mids and ends
    2.Leave in conditioner (don’t apply on roots)
    3.Brush the hair but don’t touch the roots and brush away from them
    4. Scrunch the gel on the hair’s surface, avoiding the roots.
    5. Leave the hair to air dry naturally and fluff it
    Additional tips:
    ~ please don’t use thick products , as they will weigh the hair down making it have less volume
    ~ please avoid putting too many products especially on the roots
    ~please scrunch the gel into the hair instead of applying it randomly
    Thank you and have a great day/night

    • @seulgi-ahhhh2758
      @seulgi-ahhhh2758 3 роки тому +2

      1. Shampoo on scalp, Conditioner on mids and ends
      2.Leave in conditioner (don’t apply on roots)
      3.Brush the hair but don’t touch the roots and brush away from them
      4. Scrunch the gel on the hair’s surface, avoiding the roots.
      5. Leave the hair to air dry naturally and fluff it
      Additional tips:
      ~ please don’t use thick products , as they will weigh the hair down making it have less volume
      ~ please avoid putting too many products especially on the roots
      ~please scrunch the gel into the hair instead of applying it randomly
      Thank you and have a great day/night

    • @aaliyah-fr8cf
      @aaliyah-fr8cf 3 роки тому +2

      @@seulgi-ahhhh2758 what

    • @seulgi-ahhhh2758
      @seulgi-ahhhh2758 3 роки тому +4

      @@aaliyah-fr8cf it was just for my reference lol

    • @yazanarafat5997
      @yazanarafat5997 3 роки тому +2

      How often do you do this

    • @chelledawn3971
      @chelledawn3971 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @lailamarii
    @lailamarii 4 роки тому +285

    Literally the whole “don’t” side is my routine....

    • @pbj1
      @pbj1 4 роки тому +3

      Same😪

    • @bevtaggart1406
      @bevtaggart1406 4 роки тому +2

      Yep

    • @natycald4879
      @natycald4879 4 роки тому +1

      Me too 😫

    • @nadinek8272
      @nadinek8272 3 роки тому +10

      Same....my whole family has straight hair and i always watched Brad Mondo. I styled my hair like someone with straight hair would style theirs :(

    • @rosemarypowers5088
      @rosemarypowers5088 3 роки тому +1

      Me too.

  • @kushalpanpaliya9476
    @kushalpanpaliya9476 Рік тому +42

    Phase 1: The wash
    1. Shampoo from scalp to ends
    shampoo apply on scalp reason and make sure no build up is left, use brush/combe and let the shampoo flow down to ends while washing.
    2. Conditioner from ends to scalp
    don't apply conditioner directly on scalp, start from mids and ends and slowly work your way up to scalp and wash it off
    Phase 2: Product use
    DO NOT use too many products with heavy ingredients, look at its viscosity or texture, it will weigh your hairs down.
    DO use water based products that are thin and light weight in texture.
    Phase 3: Product Application
    1. Applying
    Don't make it soking soping wet.
    Do wet enough to hear the squish.
    This way product will get through hair evenly and easily.
    Don't apply product on the roots.
    Do start on mids and ends first, make sure it's saturated, and the slowly work your way up.
    2. Brushing
    Don't brush downward
    you are pulling from root and this is gonna make curls stack on each other and flourish.
    Do work in vertical sections and style off of the scalp outward and up up and away.
    this will create more individual curl defination instead of making them all clump together.
    On top up up and away
    on sides back outwards
    3. Gel
    Don't put on more, it will be harder to put on cast. This will put gel in side of the curls.
    Do small amount and put it on hand and crunch it in.
    If you want volume in the roots don't apply it, just apply and make cast on the outside of the curls.
    Phase 4: The Air Drying Process
    1. move your hair, flip hair to both sides so it has volume but make sure it stays the way it dry so if you want alot of volume and movement in hair the move the hair around don't touch the curls.
    Don't air dry if its humide out.
    Phase 5: The fluff and finish
    Just soften out the cast. Try to break the clump of curl while its wet or do it gently at this step to not cause frize
    Fluff out the roots using fingers and do it from underneath.
    Thank you for your amazing video🔥❤️
    Requesting a daily routine for day to day care and not just for styling day.

    • @d4ug
      @d4ug Рік тому

      Thanks

  • @cindydashnaw407
    @cindydashnaw407 2 роки тому +27

    YOU SAVED MY WEDDING! I'd let my hair grow a bit and it was driving me crazy and making me sad -- my hair was going to look so bad for my wedding. But I found you and your videos and ended up with BEAUTIFUL style! THANK YOU!

  • @forgetfulstranger
    @forgetfulstranger 3 роки тому +524

    Everyone with thick hair tryna get the don't side and everyone with thin hair tryna get the do side

    • @kimberlyparis2733
      @kimberlyparis2733 3 роки тому +14

      Exactly

    • @anniemayfield4589
      @anniemayfield4589 3 роки тому +10

      lol why is this so true?

    • @jazzy_for_jesus6048
      @jazzy_for_jesus6048 3 роки тому +11

      Nah I have thick hair and I want the do side

    • @simon_9613
      @simon_9613 3 роки тому +1

      just facts

    • @dominiquejones2643
      @dominiquejones2643 3 роки тому +13

      I have thick curly hair and I want the do side. I hate products that leaves my hair feeling very “heavy” and drenched all day that makes it hard for my curls to have more volume and definition.

  • @selimasadfi2331
    @selimasadfi2331 3 роки тому +45

    Conditioner- mid to end of hair
    water based products for thin hair
    no soaking wet hair(wet enough to hear the squish)
    cream..start mids and ends squish hair and take it to the roots
    brushing.. vertical section style off the scalp away from face. work in sections. top section up and away
    gel- scrunch in and don't put too much products to the roots
    airdrying. move hair and flip hair over opposite way.

  • @estherphillips4663
    @estherphillips4663 10 місяців тому +15

    I'm laughing because I'm at the beginning of my curly hair journey and did ALL of the no side and wondered why my curls are so flat 😂😂 can't wait to try this next week

    • @rinnieb2290
      @rinnieb2290 10 місяців тому

      Let us know how it goes!

  • @user-ts9vj4vh4j
    @user-ts9vj4vh4j 4 роки тому +27

    wow as an asian with straight-ass hair i didnt know u had to put so much effort to curly hair :0 respect to you gorgeous👏👏👏 😻😻

  • @loriannebailey9877
    @loriannebailey9877 3 роки тому +28

    Listen to this woman she knows what she is saying. Stop searching other videos. THIS IS IT! Saved my curls 😭 I didn't even know my curls could be THIS pretty without finger coiling. Thank you so much. I'll definitely be pointing people to this video.

  • @katelynvcm6185
    @katelynvcm6185 11 місяців тому +25

    1:51 1. Don’t drown your roots with conditioner
    2:31 2. Don’t use too many ingredients in products
    2:56 3. How to learn the “technique”
    4:33 4. Start from your mid-ends
    5:21 5. Brush in other directions

    • @kimsoomin3851
      @kimsoomin3851 10 місяців тому +4

      for the second tip you might mean "using products with too many ingredients that weigh your hair down" *

  • @RhelaR
    @RhelaR 2 роки тому +20

    Okay Girl! I am almost 60 years old and have never known how to style my curly hair! But thanks to you ... I'm learning and I love it! You are such a fantastic and funny teacher! Please keep it up! And THANK YOU!

  • @michellewilson4907
    @michellewilson4907 4 роки тому +28

    Omg!! Your tutorial helped sooo much!!! I have been trying to figure out my 4 year olds hair for what feels like forever!!!
    Tangles, tears and a frizzy mess every morning 😩 but not this morning! Last night I followed your tutorial and this morning she woke up with the most beautiful bouncy, non frizzy, no tears hair !!
    As a mother I can’t thank you enough for the win I felt this morning!!

  • @ellen7135
    @ellen7135 4 роки тому +54

    My teenage daughter had thick curly hair an hates it an gets lots of comments in school about her hair being crazy ! I have enjoyed showing her your videos an it has have her lots of hints an tips to get it u see control! We are still struggling to find a good curly hairdresser though every hairdresser wants to style it straight 😠. Your finger curling tip is one of her favourites !! ❤️❤️ I don’t think you realise how much of a role model you and your sister are to young curly haired girls ❤️❤️

  • @stephl1841
    @stephl1841 2 роки тому +28

    She's like the older sister that I didn't know I needed.

  • @cassandraallen9032
    @cassandraallen9032 2 роки тому +10

    😱 I didn’t know I could move/should move!!! Game changer!!! I’ve been sitting on my couch like a gargoyle trying to let my hair dry! I’m 🤯

  • @allxzntv206
    @allxzntv206 3 роки тому +85

    so i tried this and right now im at the drying part ,wish me luck
    EDIT:so its the day after and honestly my curls have never looked this good,they were so fry and brittle and always falling ,but now there so moisturized , smooth and curly ,thank you and i recommend this 1000000%

    • @AnabelM0309
      @AnabelM0309 3 роки тому

      Thanks:D

    • @nidba2371
      @nidba2371 2 роки тому

      did u switch to light weight products? what did u use?

  • @Divine_ness022
    @Divine_ness022 3 роки тому +51

    Her touching the “don’t side”: “Who does this? & why...?”
    Me: cringing because that’s exactly how I do my hair 😭😂

  • @saidejayeegames1845
    @saidejayeegames1845 Рік тому +15

    WHEN I TELL YOU I TRIED THIS ONCE AND IT HELPED EVERYTHING I NEVER KNEW HOW TO TAKE CARE OF MY HAIR ITS A NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE I WAS SO IN SHOCK I CRIED BC I HAVEN'T SEEN MY HAIR THIS CURLY SINCE I WAS LITTLE

  • @piff7642
    @piff7642 2 роки тому +19

    Honestly, this is the most helpful curly hair care video I’ve seen. Half the time these video set super unrealistic expectations and don’t compare to the bad method side by side
    Like I’ve been putting my products in while my hair is too wet and probably using too much product

  • @zoeroberts2308
    @zoeroberts2308 4 роки тому +61

    CURLS 👩🏼‍🦱
    1.) WASHING
    don’t put conditioner on roots❌
    do start middle and near ends and work it through your hair ✅
    2.) STYLING
    don’t use to many products with reallly heavy ingredients ❌
    do use water based products (aveda- be curly curl enhancer) (aveda- flax seed aloe) also very light weight ✅
    3.) APPLICATION
    don’t drench your curls❌
    do make sure it’s wet enough so that you can hear the squish✅
    don’t apply products directly on roots ❌
    do start on your mid ends and rake it through squish the hair to hear that theirs enough put a little tiny bit at roots✅
    don’t brush products downward❌
    brush vertically and in sections start from scalp then go away on top of head work up✅
    don’t put on tons of gel and rake down❌
    do put some gel on your hands and scrunch it in✅
    4.) AIRDRYING
    don’t stand still while drying❌
    do move your head around a bit flip hair over✅
    don’t touch the curls ❌

    • @mikreyn2002
      @mikreyn2002 4 роки тому +2

      Zoe Roberts thanks I really needed this in writing

    • @zoeroberts2308
      @zoeroberts2308 4 роки тому +1

      @@mikreyn2002 No Problem glad to help!

    • @anaveronicaaponte
      @anaveronicaaponte 3 роки тому

      You deserve more likes!

  • @totkev3172
    @totkev3172 4 роки тому +91

    when the “DONT” side is your hair routine 🤦🏽‍♀️😭😂

    • @totkev3172
      @totkev3172 4 роки тому +1

      but my products don’t look clumpy like that lmaoo

  • @kurlykaitlyn
    @kurlykaitlyn Рік тому +17

    Any other curly heads feel like while we love our curls it’s a life long job? When I get lazy with my hair, it shows. And I mean lazy as I’m not being so attentive to the details and steps. I still apply all the products but during the applying and drying process I just do it and then chill out without plopping all the time and helping define every curl.

  • @JorgeLuis80100
    @JorgeLuis80100 2 роки тому +16

    As a guy who has curly hair I am truly thankful I came across your video! Definitely going to use your videos to better take care of my curls! I DEFINITELY need to start taking better care of my hair 😭😭😭😩😩

  • @arizmack6341
    @arizmack6341 3 роки тому +310

    me sitting here with my hair looking like the don’t side 👁👄👁

    • @dayannemelo2834
      @dayannemelo2834 3 роки тому +2

      LOL the same here

    • @catrandall100
      @catrandall100 3 роки тому +1

      Yep!

    • @izkmky2811
      @izkmky2811 3 роки тому +6

      Dude give that routine ! My hair is thicker than a truck

    • @iitsselena_s
      @iitsselena_s 3 роки тому +5

      Her don't side is literally better than my hair

    • @izkmky2811
      @izkmky2811 3 роки тому

      @@iitsselena_s me too 😭

  • @cicichapman1699
    @cicichapman1699 3 роки тому +40

    What to DO;
    > Shampoo/cleanse scalp then apply conditioner to mids and ends first and work it through to roots.
    >Use more water based products (gels)
    >Lightly apply products, make it wet enough to hear a squish when you squeeze the hair
    >Apply product mids to ends first and then work it through to the roots
    >Brush vertically and outward/off and up away from the scalp in sections. starting with bottom clipping off the top
    >use a small amount of gel, then scrunch it into hair
    >Leave roots with least amount of product
    >When air drying, allow hair to move and get airflow. To get movement in your hair, move your hair. Can flip to get air to roots and have more volume. But not the whole time - wherever the hair drys. It will want to stay
    Get volume before it drys
    >Scrunch the cast out and fluff out the root from underneath
    DONT:
    Apply conditioner directly to roots and pile it.
    Use too many products with heavy ingredients (butters and oils)
    Soak hair with product, no soaking dripping wet hair
    Don't apply any products directly to roots
    Brush downward
    A shit ton of gel (decreases volume adds more definition but weighs hair down) puts gel into the curls rather than the outside
    Don't be a statue when drying
    Try to get the volume after it dries

  • @jessicalisrosa
    @jessicalisrosa Рік тому +25

    🤪I hate volume so I’ll be doing everything you told me NOT to do 😂👏🏽👏🏽♥️💃🏻🕺🏻

  • @soniamartell9220
    @soniamartell9220 2 роки тому +10

    Now I understand why my hair is so flat! 😑 My hair looks like the "don't" side every time. I can't wait to try your tips. Thank you!!!

  • @StudywithJada
    @StudywithJada 3 роки тому +62

    The Don’t side is good for a wet look.

  • @orignial_gurl0316
    @orignial_gurl0316 4 роки тому +180

    Me: oooo that's so cute
    Her: This is the don't side
    Me: oh....

    • @jazzlynnjohansen3261
      @jazzlynnjohansen3261 3 роки тому +8

      Right?! I love that side way better than the do side

    • @ashenone6166
      @ashenone6166 3 роки тому +1

      @@jazzlynnjohansen3261 Theres no volume tho, it just looks flat.

    • @Oumphthassgudpipe
      @Oumphthassgudpipe 3 роки тому +4

      @@jazzlynnjohansen3261 Its damp, soggy, took four hours to dry, its crusty, flat, and heavy. Big no no.

    • @user-ed8vj3ru9o
      @user-ed8vj3ru9o 3 роки тому +2

      @@Oumphthassgudpipe well, it’s preference. I personally like it better. A lot better

    • @tamlynn786
      @tamlynn786 3 роки тому +2

      @@ashenone6166 I don’t like big hair or big volume curls because I don’t like hair around my face. I prefer the flat side.

  • @alishajennings2013
    @alishajennings2013 5 місяців тому +9

    I'm so glad you said it was painful when your hair was wet and cold. I've said I can't stand to air-dry in the winter bc it hurts my scalp and everyone looks at me like I'm crazy and they have no idea what I'm talking about.

  • @TheRedRose.
    @TheRedRose. Місяць тому +23

    DONT apply conditioner directly on roots
    DO start at mid and ends and work your way up to roots
    DONT use products with heavy ingredients (esp. if your hair is fine)
    DO use more water based products that are thin and lightweight in texture
    DONT leave hair soaking with water (really heavy and will take longer to dry)
    DO leave hair wet enough where products will get through your hair easily
    DONT apply product directly on roots (way too close to the scalp and will weigh hair down)
    DO rake through mids and ends, use little product at first and work up to the roots.
    DONT brush downwards, you pull the curl away from the root. Curls will stack on top of eachother and not flourish
    DO brush off of the scalp in vertical sections.
    DONT use a lot of gel (you will have more definition, it will be harder to break the gel cast) and DONT rake through (don't put gel in the curls, put them on the outside
    DO scrunch the gel into hair
    DONT be a statue when airdrying hair
    DO move your head around, stimulate airflow. Flip over hair to get roots dry
    DONT use products to break gel cast
    DO scrunch hair and soften out the curls
    👍

  • @belphiescowpillow6908
    @belphiescowpillow6908 4 роки тому +15

    As the only person in my family with curly hair, I am very grateful I found out about you. I am now planning to let my hair be curly. Ever since I was little, my mom would brush out my curls after I took a shower to leave me with a ball of poof on my head. Back then I didn't like my curls, but now that I do I plan to let them free.

    • @hannahmarie9520
      @hannahmarie9520 4 роки тому

      Nara Orozco I still brush out my curls till this day 😂😅

  • @Anne-wf1vo
    @Anne-wf1vo 4 роки тому +41

    Basic tip; haircuts matter. If you want nice curls, get a haircut that works (lots of layers).

  • @courtneyariel2732
    @courtneyariel2732 3 роки тому +15

    I clicked this video bc my hair looked like the “don’t” side 🥴! Thank you sooo much for this! 💛

  • @PinkBabyDoll
    @PinkBabyDoll Рік тому +9

    You literally just told me what I’ve been doing wrong for 30 years. Thank GOD for UA-cam and people like you. I have hair very similar to yours and I have NEVER thought to get a water based products. I’ve been doing it wrong my WHOLE LIFE!!! omgggg!! I am soooo very grateful for this video and your channel. Thank you thank you thank you !

  • @jeanmcneill7908
    @jeanmcneill7908 3 роки тому +13

    I am a 61 year old woman that was born with curls but over the years I lost them. 2-1/2 years ago I had surgery and lost a bunch of hair. Due to loosing hair I changed my hair care habits and my hair became curly again. I have little to no idea how to take care of it. We are in a very humid climate so the friz is a daily battle. Your videos have helped me understand my hair and how I need to take care of it. My blood protein levels are still low so my hair has a long way to go but I’m learning how to maintain the friz while I bring back it’s health. Thanks!

  • @anmo7544
    @anmo7544 3 роки тому +47

    1:19 five phases:
    1:49 phase one: a good wash routine
    2:25 phase two: products to use
    2:56 phase three: product application
    8:08 phase four: the air drying process
    11:44 phase five: fluff and finish

  • @Eiramzify
    @Eiramzify 2 роки тому +14

    'If you do anything like I did on the 'dont' side this may be your problem'
    I literally do all of that 😭
    Thanks for the tips!

    • @thariqthassim820
      @thariqthassim820 2 роки тому

      hi im 13 year old girl can i use hair cream or anything beacause back part of my hair is a bit srtaight and i dont have volume on top

  • @ttthecat
    @ttthecat Місяць тому +4

    I think this young woman may have changed my life, I did almost every darn, don't she listed-- for decades!!! I can't wait to do this! Thank you for your wisdom 🙏🏾

  • @DesiraeMoncada
    @DesiraeMoncada 3 роки тому +50

    I literally just did the routine for the don’t side.... 🙄😂😂😂 i ended the style process like “why aren’t my roots curly?!” WELP HERES MY ANSWER LOL

  • @rozwilson9337
    @rozwilson9337 3 роки тому +22

    OMG this is like curly thin hair 101!!! I am in my 40s and I wish we had these tips and videos were available when I was 14. Growing up with the only one girl with curly hair in the family was a challenge. Thank you! I will try these tips. So excited! Better late than never.

    • @rachellep2581
      @rachellep2581 3 роки тому

      Amen! Couldn't agree more. I also am late UA-cam just was not around 🤣.

  • @marions.3657
    @marions.3657 2 роки тому +12

    FINALLY SOME ACTUAL INFO ON THE HOW TO PUT ON PRODUCTS AND TECHNIQUES, ALL I CAN EVER FIND IS FREAKING PRODUCTS REC But no info on how to.
    I am extremely new to the haircare world and it's so hard to find infos

  • @shahaylaononaiye
    @shahaylaononaiye 2 роки тому +12

    This needs to be required viewing for all stylists 🙌🏼
    I always walk out of the salon, wet or poofy.

  • @anikadashaputra8893
    @anikadashaputra8893 4 роки тому +17

    if u wanna write this down/remember:
    1. cleanse hair well (shampoo)
    2. condition - do mids/ends not too much on roots
    3. apply curl cream (start with a little product then add more as needed) - start from mids/bottom and work your way up - you know when you have enough product when you hear the squish
    4. brush bottom half of hair sideways in sections away from the scalp
    5. brush top half of hair upside down away from scalp
    6. use a little gel on palms and scrunch - add more gel if needed
    7. move hair around while drying, don't be stiff
    8. once dry, scrunch and fluff up curls

  • @alexarojas5631
    @alexarojas5631 4 роки тому +16

    I’m ashamed to say that my routine is the entire don’t side 😫 I can see clearly now that I was wrong! THANK YOU!❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 роки тому +2

      It’s not completely “wrong”, it just comes down to preference! Some people like that look too but if you’re looking for volume, I’m glad you found this video! Good luck 🤗

  • @IJustWantToUseMyName
    @IJustWantToUseMyName 2 роки тому +12

    Thank you. I am just learning (at 50!) that I actually have curl to my hair. I’ve always been wavy right after a shower, but by the end of the day, especially if I slept on it, it’s straight and blah. I’ve been trying things over this past week and it has been curly, but no oomph. Watching this has shown me what I was doing wrong. I was close, but still very wrong.

  • @leia.amidala77
    @leia.amidala77 Рік тому +10

    I have to say, this is literally the only curly hair routine video I could actually pay attention too, you are so entertaining and funny. This has helped me so much, I know exactly what I've been doing wrong with my hair and I can't wait to try your techniques. Thank you so much 🤍🤍

  • @vincentmendez7527
    @vincentmendez7527 4 роки тому +13

    this video changed the game. period. i want to wash my hair now and do literally everything she did

  • @spagetd1526
    @spagetd1526 3 роки тому +22

    she’s totally that hair stylist that is her clients best friends and they give each other all the tea while they’re getting their hair done

  • @leenaf4217
    @leenaf4217 11 місяців тому +18

    I think both sides are right.... Depends on everyone's personal preference

  • @saamwaam
    @saamwaam 2 роки тому +19

    I like that frizzy look tho!! SO 70S 80S disco vibes. 😍

    • @shaym4306
      @shaym4306 2 роки тому

      That’s how I get my hair to look 🖤

    • @peeche3m
      @peeche3m 2 роки тому

      Same! I love the disco frizzy look 😍

  • @nelliewoods8282
    @nelliewoods8282 4 роки тому +14

    I’m so mad right now 🤣🤣🤣🤣I do exactly what you do on the don’t do side !!!!!!! I takes my hair from 6am until 10am to dry😪..... so happy I found you .......

    • @ManesByMell
      @ManesByMell  4 роки тому +1

      I hope my tips help you 🤞

  • @nadya6601
    @nadya6601 4 роки тому +23

    I'm the only one with curly hair in my house and I only just turned 13 and have no idea how to take care of my super curly hair and this video helped so much thank you for your help if any of you guys in the comments have any suggestions pls let me know.thank you

    • @gaiaschild
      @gaiaschild 4 роки тому +3

      OMG U SPEAK TO ME!!!! I'm 13 in the same situation

    • @nadya6601
      @nadya6601 4 роки тому +1

      @@gaiaschild if you want so more help I'm going to post on my channel my favorite hair styles

    • @SuperDary27
      @SuperDary27 4 роки тому +2

      The products you use are super important. If you want you can begin the curly girl method, it helps a lot.

    • @nadya6601
      @nadya6601 4 роки тому +1

      @@SuperDary27 thank you will definitely check it out

  • @lorrainecotton5414
    @lorrainecotton5414 2 роки тому +12

    Very useful tips. Now I understand why I'm hardly getting any definition. Everything you said not to do....I've done!

  • @cupcake86eg
    @cupcake86eg 4 місяці тому +8

    WOW! All curly heads always preach for drenching wet hair, and I always wondered why my hair ends up in a poof!

  • @Fangirl_dd
    @Fangirl_dd 3 роки тому +74

    Ok but you're bad side is still better than mine 😂... God i need to take care of my hair

  • @ryanmarie4461
    @ryanmarie4461 4 роки тому +22

    That brushing technique just changed the mf game for me boys

  • @emeri3316
    @emeri3316 11 місяців тому +10

    BRO THANK YOU. IVE BEEN WONDERING WHY MY CURLS WERE BEING BIPOLAR. THIS VIDEO HAS HELPED ALOT AND NOW IM LOOKING AT OTHER VIDEOS ON HOW TO SLEEP WITH CURLY HAIR

    • @FypMila
      @FypMila 11 місяців тому +3

      NOT BIPOLAR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @emeri3316
      @emeri3316 11 місяців тому +4

      YES BRO BECAUSE IVE BEEN BRUSHING DOWN INSTEAD OF OUTWARDS IM STUPID. THATS WHY THE BOTTOM LAYER OF MY HAIR IS STRAIGHT AND FRIZZY WHILE ITS CURLY ON TOP FR

    • @FypMila
      @FypMila 11 місяців тому +2

      @@emeri3316 JAJAJAJA

  • @yurecandelario8196
    @yurecandelario8196 Рік тому +7

    I been in the curly hair universe since 2016, I can tell you that her tips are the most accurate tips for fine hair I have ever watched. Highly recommended.

  • @soshanicey
    @soshanicey 4 роки тому +13

    damn I was doing most things on the don't list and wondering WHY CANT I GET VOLUME😂😂😂 thank you for helping a girl out ily

  • @leenal-anzy9119
    @leenal-anzy9119 3 роки тому +156

    Even her don't are goals for my hair......

    • @karissathiele3961
      @karissathiele3961 3 роки тому +1

      My Gosh i was literally just thinking that

    • @Jenben543
      @Jenben543 3 роки тому +4

      I thought the same. I’d be fine with either side!

  • @SuperbiaeDefici
    @SuperbiaeDefici 2 роки тому +19

    You are an absolute angel.
    I'm serious.
    At 37 years old, I randomly encountered someone talking about the curly girl method; namely, how you might figure out if you actually have textured hair. AND. Guess what?!
    I have spent the last 37 years of my existence on this great green earth treating my textured (curl pattern as yet unknown, most likely 2B/2C, I've seen a few ringlets in there but can't get them to stay) hair like it's straight. Now, I really don't know if this texture developed at some later point in my life or I was born with it, but one thing I do know is that I was known for my suuuper long, PIN straight, bright blonde (freakin' platinum) hair as a child, and that I NEVER let ANYONE touch it. (Except my cousin. Love her to death.) So. Over the course of all these long years of blow drying and round brushing and sleeking back into a high, tight (way too tight!) ponytail.. uhhh.. needless to say I'm dealing with some major damage to my tresses. And. It. Is. Stressin'. Me. Out.
    But lo and behold ! An angel, with eyes that match mine! Gliding down from the heavens, head swathed in perfect golden curls, shining like a halo on all who lay eyes on her! Singing to me everything I need to know so I can take care of the beautiful locks I've been gifted!
    Genuinely can't thank you enough. You're a fount of helpful and insightful hair care tips and tricks as well as an incredibly funny, intelligent, and charming woman. This world is brighter for having you in it, and I sincerely wish you nothing but the best life has to offer!

  • @bobahun123
    @bobahun123 3 роки тому +12

    Both side looks really nice one side is mor neat and put together, the other side looks more glamorous and almost carefree bombshell kind of look 🌺

  • @freakinbetz
    @freakinbetz 4 роки тому +13

    Please do a demonstration video on someone with thin/fine hair 🙏🏻
    I have long, fine, wavy hair and struggle to find videos for help because all these women have thick luxurious hair 😅

    • @plunkybug
      @plunkybug 4 роки тому

      Savannah's Vegan Eats yasss!

  • @karissathiele3961
    @karissathiele3961 3 роки тому +18

    I honestly think mell doesnt know how to make her hair look bad, because both sides are goals for me

  • @TheArtsyPineapple
    @TheArtsyPineapple 2 роки тому +9

    “The bigger the hair, the harder they stare!” 🤣🤣🤣 you are hilarious! And your curls look amazing!

  • @ConceptsByChristi
    @ConceptsByChristi 2 роки тому +6

    I’ve followed your tips throughout your videos and I just want to say my hair has NEVER looked this good in MY LIFE. I’ve never had day 2 curls look good and I woke up and my hair was freaking flawless. Thank you, u goddess

  • @darthkittyous7901
    @darthkittyous7901 4 роки тому +22

    It’s 5 am... I’m gonna try this.

  • @Tashimrod
    @Tashimrod 4 роки тому +40

    Not tryna be dramatic but this video changed my life

    • @angel127_
      @angel127_ 3 роки тому

      Tashi Rodriguez Ur gorgeous omg what

    • @jessiestephens3943
      @jessiestephens3943 3 роки тому

      @@tannergrinzel5123 I'm fine wavy/curly and just recently embraced my hair after blowing it dry for several...... years. A work in progress.

  • @childhoodlibrary
    @childhoodlibrary Рік тому +23

    **Phase 1 - Washing**
    DO: Start on the mids and ends of your hair!
    DON'T: Put shampoo and conditioner right on the scalp. No no!
    **Phase 2 - Product Usage**
    DO: Use water based and lighter products!
    DON'T: Use heavy products that feel like pudding. Pudding is good, just not in hair!
    **Phase 3 - Application**
    DO: Spray/Wet your hair enough so that it's not dripping, but it's like a lightly watered sponge. Start on your ends and mids and give the roots just a little bit of product love. Brush sideways to give curl individuality and scrunch for volume!
    DON'T: Have your hair soaking, dripping wet and/or apply products directly on the root (and too much of it), as it'll weigh it down. Brushing downwards with all this will have all the curls lump together, which is no good!
    **Phase 4 - [Air] Drying**
    DO: Flip hair and move around as needed!
    DON'T: Let it sit. Let them curls move!
    **Phase 5 - "Fluff and Finish"**
    DO: Lightly more scrunching!
    DON'T: Leave it as it is. Unless you like that. But for volume, this is a no!
    I wrote this to follow along quicker, thank you so much for this video! ✨

    • @teteteli107
      @teteteli107 Рік тому

      very helpful, thank you!!

    • @serene3960
      @serene3960 Рік тому +1

      bro you are wrong she said dont put “product” and conditioner on your roots not shampoo,shampoo is for scalp

    • @serene3960
      @serene3960 Рік тому +1

      @@sommerwillis5648 wait what I couldnt understand you scalp and roots are the same place aren’t they?

  • @HazelMorales100
    @HazelMorales100 2 роки тому +13

    I'm straight hair (never liked it lol, is 1a), but I have a *gorgeous curly hair toddler* (I think she's 3b,3c) and her hair is starting to get a little longer and I've been kind of struggling on how to style her hair, just realized I've been doing like 3 things wrong D:, and it totally can change the look of her hair, most because it's still so thin (because she's a toddler) so this video is a lifesaver

  • @CynisterBeauty
    @CynisterBeauty 3 роки тому +17

    I've been practicing and testing finger combing methods/wide tooth comb on my daughter who has her daddy's naturally curl hair and omg girl! Your video about the "brush away and up from the root" for volume is fabulous. I am loving it! I am still learning how to care for my daughter's hair and teaching her the do's and don't. So she wont have to be too envious of her lil sis' naturally straight hair. Hair love starts young 💖💆💁 thank you!
    Her hair is fine and curly. I wont deny. I was completely intimidated by it AND in love with her hair 💖

    • @destmart9563
      @destmart9563 3 роки тому

      Does not air drying it still work the same

  • @nlr11276
    @nlr11276 3 роки тому +19

    This tutorial was recorded almost 2 years ago now and I find it hilarious!!! I'm glad I stumbled up on it, I'm a huge air dryer fan

  • @BB-mq9qk
    @BB-mq9qk Рік тому +17

    Trying to find the right system for your hair is exhausting! It’s a hit and miss with my hair when it comes out looking goofy I just put in a ponytail and end up looking forward to the next wash to try and redeem myself 😂

    • @LizT-qx3xl
      @LizT-qx3xl Рік тому

      Amen! Thank God for messy buns!

  • @delilahwilliams7372
    @delilahwilliams7372 Рік тому +11

    I really liked both sides but I appreciate the lesson because now I know how to do my hair and have the volume. I’ve been doing the don’t side all my life. I have been slowly learning how to appreciate and care for my curly hair. It’s because of videos like these that really helped me through my journey. Thanks so much!

  • @tehreemraza123
    @tehreemraza123 4 роки тому +17

    I actually need to lose the volume so I guess I'll be doing all the don'ts. Thanks for this.

  • @journey3445
    @journey3445 4 роки тому +21

    my hair on a good day looks like the "don't" side omg. I will definitely try this out on my next wash day

  • @Julie-fz8bk
    @Julie-fz8bk 2 роки тому +10

    I thank you so much for this video. You ask "who does this, and why?" It was me! I did that! It literally was taking me 4 hours to dry curls with no volume, to look like I had ramen on my head. I can't wait until wash day to try out your Do Side technique. Thank you!

  • @Xenicaa
    @Xenicaa 2 місяці тому +3

    your left, my right is how my hair usually looks after drying. i had NO IDEA that i was doing everything wrong! mell, you're an ANGEL!!!

  • @drajoycevargas
    @drajoycevargas 4 роки тому +13

    the don'ts is literally how my hair looks lmao. Thank you for the tips!

  • @carolinagamboa3466
    @carolinagamboa3466 4 роки тому +20

    Mel, can you make a video about why you don't follow the CGM? I want to know a professional hairstylist opinion💪🏽

  • @yourmum552
    @yourmum552 2 роки тому +10

    honestly the do and the dont are both so pretty

  • @madz2013
    @madz2013 3 роки тому +10

    The curl drying dance is everything

  • @looo5281
    @looo5281 4 роки тому +12

    This is probably the BEST CURLY HAIR VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN. WOW. Thank you! 😫😫

  • @TheChanelbelle
    @TheChanelbelle 4 роки тому +19

    I like both sides actually, just depends on what mood I'm in.

  • @luckyankraj
    @luckyankraj 5 місяців тому +18

    Maybe partitioning in the middle would've been a fair comparison for the volume.

  • @Hannah-wu6ee
    @Hannah-wu6ee Рік тому +7

    Video is like 3 years old but still helps me in daily routine. Thank you so much for all the do’s and don’t!!

  • @ms.1tgirl
    @ms.1tgirl 4 роки тому +15

    can you make a video on your favorite drugstore water based products ? it would really help a girl out 💞

  • @nosositys5696
    @nosositys5696 3 роки тому +16

    THIS SAVED MY HAIRRRRRR. the wrong side is everything i do to my hair . omg i cant

  • @meagancotter2147
    @meagancotter2147 Рік тому +15

    Omg. I was literally doing EVERYTHING wrong. 😂😭 I'm going to wash my hair NOW and see if this works for me. Lol thank you!

  • @parkwooddoorsllc.6433
    @parkwooddoorsllc.6433 Рік тому +8

    48 years old and have had limp curls. Wow! bought the brush and did exactly what you said and MAGIC....without using my blow dryer.. Dancing a gig over here. Thank you sis!

    • @ViralVibes_01
      @ViralVibes_01 Рік тому +1

      Really did the brush make a difference, I feel if a use a brush I Will not have curls anymore 🤷🏻‍♀️