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😍
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 😘👍😍
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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 ❤️❤️
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!!
@@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 😄
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.
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%
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.
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 🙏🏾
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.
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!
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 ❌
YOU CHANGED MY LIFE, 5 years later, your video pops up on my feed and I followed it, all of the steps, and for the FIRST TIME my " 2c waves" look amazing and are FULLY DEFINED CURLS NOW. I love this tutorial too because it doesn't even matter what brand of products you use, this technique and steps are what matters and it works every time! So many tutorials have failed, yours was the first that worked and has been full proof for me for months. THANK! YOU!
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.
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.
Was recommended this channel by someone I met at Bible camp, she was the only one with curly hair, and I told her how pretty it looked, and how I struggle alot with my hair! Thank you!
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!
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
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
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
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.
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 !
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 💖
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
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
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.
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
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 😭😭😭😩😩
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 🤗
All my life people have been telling me how much they love my hair! I have been styling my curls wrong for forever. I cannot imagine how my hair will look if I style it the correct way! I learned so much! Thank you so much for this! You have amazing hair!
Dude this video is literally amazing and answered every question that I’ve been wondering all my life. Everything you did on the dont side is literally what I do, including using Cantu coconut 😭 Thank you so much for this!!!! This is going to change my curl pattern SO much. Ahhh!!! Best video ever.
@@Tam___ This is extremely ignorant and rude. You don't know this person to assume what their hair is like. There are varying types of hair in the black community - some with 'white girl hair' and others with curly, kinky, coily hair. This video, imo, still contains information anyone can use and modify to their routine.
T. G I may be black but my curl pattern is the same as hers. I’m pretty sure this video is universal and has nothing to do with race. She also mentioned that she’s a hair stylist and has worked with all types of curls from wavy to kinky, so yea, I trust her opinion. I even tried it yesterday and her tips did work so move along
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 .......
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
This helped a lot!!! I have curly hair but it’s very thin and where I go wrong is putting the products directly into the roots of my hair and I never understood why my hair was not voluminous, now I understand why specially bc I have very thin hair.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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!
UGH I've been trying to sort my curls our during covid and I have been so misled. I tried it your way and omg... Instant results! Thank you so much! I've been doing the don't side this whole time 😅... how did I not come across your videos sooner? 😄
Thank you!!!!! After a lifetime of what I thought was straight hair, a new hairdresser asked if I wanted her to cut my hair to bring out the curl. It was great, but I couldn't reproduce the effect at home! Now I can! Thank you so much!
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 🤍🤍
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!
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!
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.
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 😅
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
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
**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! ✨
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😍
This is me when I found out about the Curly Girl Method
Mackenzie T. Well now I can’t watch it quick enough! I just started the vid and can’t wait for the secrets! ❤️👩🏻🦱➿➰〰️
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 😘👍😍
Mackenzie T. Same!!!!! I’m going to be trying this as soon as I get home
the do not side looks liks noodles
Curly hair really is a science
Fr bro, every day is a science experiment gone wrong for me 💀
FRRRR ! Some days it looks nice and others my hair looks ugly and I’m just like 😪
It really is😫😫😂
fr😹😹.
Honestly its a struggle too lol
When her “ don’t “ side Is Better then I could ever style my curls
So true
😂
Lol so funny
Her right side is my hair on a good day, that's not even an exaggeration that's my hair right now 😂
I WISH my hair looked like her 'bad side'!!
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
felt that !! 😭
Lmfaoo
Yep, it be like that
I do 😌😏
😭😭😭
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.
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
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 what
@@aaliyah-fr8cf it was just for my reference lol
How often do you do this
Thank you!
Let me get my hair to look like the “don'ts” side first, then I can worry about the “do’s” side 😭❤️
Same!!!
Exactly... To have curls doesn't mean to have them look like this 😂😭
Amen sister
😂😂 same tho
omgsh fr
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!
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.
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 ❤️❤️
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!!
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!
The less volume side is not bad tho, is it? I like both styles but now im a bit conflicted on which to keep.
@@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 😄
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.
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👏👏👏 😻😻
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%
Thanks:D
did u switch to light weight products? what did u use?
Everyone with thick hair tryna get the don't side and everyone with thin hair tryna get the do side
Exactly
lol why is this so true?
Nah I have thick hair and I want the do side
just facts
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.
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 🙏🏾
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.
Nara Orozco I still brush out my curls till this day 😂😅
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!
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 ❌
Zoe Roberts thanks I really needed this in writing
@@mikreyn2002 No Problem glad to help!
You deserve more likes!
YOU CHANGED MY LIFE, 5 years later, your video pops up on my feed and I followed it, all of the steps, and for the FIRST TIME my " 2c waves" look amazing and are FULLY DEFINED CURLS NOW. I love this tutorial too because it doesn't even matter what brand of products you use, this technique and steps are what matters and it works every time! So many tutorials have failed, yours was the first that worked and has been full proof for me for months. THANK! YOU!
Literally the whole “don’t” side is my routine....
Same😪
Yep
Me too 😫
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 :(
Me too.
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.
Amen! Couldn't agree more. I also am late UA-cam just was not around 🤣.
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.
YES THANK YOU 😂
Was recommended this channel by someone I met at Bible camp, she was the only one with curly hair, and I told her how pretty it looked, and how I struggle alot with my hair! Thank you!
@2:07conditioner
@3:41water
@4:18cream
@4:53brush
@9:40gel
you’re a life saver omg
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!
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
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
Thanks fam!
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
for the second tip you might mean "using products with too many ingredients that weigh your hair down" *
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
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
Tysm!
What is the best hair product to use 🤔
Girl that’s the only curly hair video any girl needs, it explains EVERYTHING
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.
Thanks
this video changed the game. period. i want to wash my hair now and do literally everything she did
As a newbie to the natural hair routine, I swear this is the best instructional hair video I've seen. Thanks:)
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 !
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 💖
Does not air drying it still work the same
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
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
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.
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
Let us know how it goes!
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 😭😭😭😩😩
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!❤️❤️❤️❤️
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 🤗
😱 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 🤯
All my life people have been telling me how much they love my hair! I have been styling my curls wrong for forever. I cannot imagine how my hair will look if I style it the correct way! I learned so much! Thank you so much for this! You have amazing hair!
This is probably the BEST CURLY HAIR VIDEO IVE EVER SEEN. WOW. Thank you! 😫😫
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
Its honestly quite extraordinary how the same hair can get such different results depending on how you manage it.
Dude this video is literally amazing and answered every question that I’ve been wondering all my life. Everything you did on the dont side is literally what I do, including using Cantu coconut 😭 Thank you so much for this!!!! This is going to change my curl pattern SO much. Ahhh!!! Best video ever.
@@Tam___ This is extremely ignorant and rude. You don't know this person to assume what their hair is like. There are varying types of hair in the black community - some with 'white girl hair' and others with curly, kinky, coily hair. This video, imo, still contains information anyone can use and modify to their routine.
T. G I may be black but my curl pattern is the same as hers. I’m pretty sure this video is universal and has nothing to do with race. She also mentioned that she’s a hair stylist and has worked with all types of curls from wavy to kinky, so yea, I trust her opinion. I even tried it yesterday and her tips did work so move along
Finally! A video that tells me how to style my hair, air dried, 😄 because I can't afford a diffuser-yet. 😅😐
I know right!? I am the same way right now, but I do hope to buy one someday 😂
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 .......
I hope my tips help you 🤞
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
This helped a lot!!! I have curly hair but it’s very thin and where I go wrong is putting the products directly into the roots of my hair and I never understood why my hair was not voluminous, now I understand why specially bc I have very thin hair.
I have been doing the DONT side my whole life, wo THANK YOU! I havent tried your way yet but I for sure will give this a go!
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
Anika Dash tysm
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.
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
OMG U SPEAK TO ME!!!! I'm 13 in the same situation
@@tayynatae if you want so more help I'm going to post on my channel my favorite hair styles
The products you use are super important. If you want you can begin the curly girl method, it helps a lot.
@@SuperDary27 thank you will definitely check it out
I think this is the best curly hair routine video I found yet, can't wait to try this**
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
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!!!
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.
She's like the older sister that I didn't know I needed.
i loved this! super helpful cause it's so hard to avoid "triangle" hair when you're a curly girl➰
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!
UGH I've been trying to sort my curls our during covid and I have been so misled. I tried it your way and omg... Instant results! Thank you so much! I've been doing the don't side this whole time 😅... how did I not come across your videos sooner? 😄
Imma try it now I’ve seen a lot of good comments well if im going to order the product
lmao i didnt even know i had curly hair until my mom and I went to a different person for our hair
can you make a video on your favorite drugstore water based products ? it would really help a girl out 💞
I actually need to lose the volume so I guess I'll be doing all the don'ts. Thanks for this.
Tehreem Raza SAME!
Thank you!!!!! After a lifetime of what I thought was straight hair, a new hairdresser asked if I wanted her to cut my hair to bring out the curl. It was great, but I couldn't reproduce the effect at home! Now I can! Thank you so much!
THIS SAVED MY HAIRRRRRR. the wrong side is everything i do to my hair . omg i cant
Me: oooo that's so cute
Her: This is the don't side
Me: oh....
Right?! I love that side way better than the do side
@@jazzlynnjohansen3261 Theres no volume tho, it just looks flat.
@@jazzlynnjohansen3261 Its damp, soggy, took four hours to dry, its crusty, flat, and heavy. Big no no.
@@CaramalGoddessFrFr well, it’s preference. I personally like it better. A lot better
@@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.
Basic tip; haircuts matter. If you want nice curls, get a haircut that works (lots of layers).
Agree
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 🤍🤍
I honestly think mell doesnt know how to make her hair look bad, because both sides are goals for me
Same 😂
'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!
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
I clicked this video bc my hair looked like the “don’t” side 🥴! Thank you sooo much for this! 💛
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!
Really did the brush make a difference, I feel if a use a brush I Will not have curls anymore 🤷🏻♀️
me sitting here with my hair looking like the don’t side 👁👄👁
LOL the same here
Yep!
Dude give that routine ! My hair is thicker than a truck
Her don't side is literally better than my hair
@@iitsselena_s me too 😭
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!
UPDATE US BABE
I can't believe how much I'm learning from you. I'm FREEEEE
😍😍😍 I AM HAIR FOR YOU
I air dry my hair like that since years and its realy the best way to get your hair dry and more volume in a healthy way!
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!
When my curls look like your bad side I think it looks good but gawtt thank you for a routine
omg same ✋
I like that frizzy look tho!! SO 70S 80S disco vibes. 😍
That’s how I get my hair to look 🖤
Same! I love the disco frizzy look 😍
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.
This was a very Bill the science guy type curly hair explanation. I’m here for it. 🤓
Literally contemplating rewashing my hair RIGHT NOW.
Her touching the “don’t side”: “Who does this? & why...?”
Me: cringing because that’s exactly how I do my hair 😭😂
Me this whole video😩
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!!!
my hair on a good day looks like the "don't" side omg. I will definitely try this out on my next wash day
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 😅
Savannah's Vegan Eats yasss!
when the “DONT” side is your hair routine 🤦🏽♀️😭😂
but my products don’t look clumpy like that lmaoo
This needs to be required viewing for all stylists 🙌🏼
I always walk out of the salon, wet or poofy.
Clicked for the hair advice, stayed for ur personality ahaha ur so cute
the don'ts is literally how my hair looks lmao. Thank you for the tips!
After 23 years of struggling with my wavy/curly hair, I discovered the solution ....
CANTU FREAKING PRODUCTS!!!!
They don't work for everyone unfortunately :/
Cantu took out my hair 😩
Dried my hair, has alcohol in leave in and daily oil
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
NOT BIPOLAR 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
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
@@emery871 JAJAJAJA
**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! ✨
very helpful, thank you!!
bro you are wrong she said dont put “product” and conditioner on your roots not shampoo,shampoo is for scalp
@@sommerwillis5648 wait what I couldnt understand you scalp and roots are the same place aren’t they?
I just learned how to maintain and style my sons curls thank you for this video 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
It’s 5 am... I’m gonna try this.
Having curly hair is such a process!!!! I look at my wash days as self care days usually Sundays, I just love watching you!!!!!🥰