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@deemzz8275

4 ай бұрын

Do you still need a chelating shampoo if you use a hard water filter?

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

I still use a chelating shampoo twice a month. This is what I use: amzn.to/48FJ4pw

The “ don’t “ result for you, is actually really cute and I like it

@amym.5960

3 ай бұрын

agreed! :) Not really stringy!

@katf4028

6 күн бұрын

I wasn't happy with the hair stylist blowing out my wavy hair straight, even when I asked her to diffuse it, and then using the curling iron and watching the style fall out when I left the shop. So I started doing it myself. I used gel & set my hair using toilet paper tubes that I cut up. Yes, LOL I need something sturdier than that, but after removal I worked my hands thru my hair & it looked so pretty! I have volume I didn't have before and after sleeping on it, the curls relax into what you call "stringy". I don't mind that now because the warm & humid weather has arrived & my thin hair looks full. Now I'm a new subscriber!

Ugh. The people who push techniques as a blanket imperative. Thank you for acknowledging that we can't all brush style! I'm tired of feeling like I'm being called lazy b/c I won't do it!

Your hair in todays video is, for me, a really good hair day!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

You are so kind, I actually kind of agree with you. Looking back on the footage I'm actually surprised at how well it turned out.

@HeleenBuckle

4 ай бұрын

Same here! 😂

@melindamedeiros7429

4 ай бұрын

Agreed, I’d be thrilled with that

The hair you think looks bad actually looks gorgeous and natural. Very French. The defined version you like better looks pretty too but looks more "done". So in my humble opinion, whatever it is you think you're doing wrong, keep doing it! ❤❤❤

My hair turned curly after menopause. I went from completely straight hair to curls and I love them!

@Skeeter-vn5jt

2 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! The same thing happened to me. I was totally surprised when my hairdresser said I had curly hair

@ZojjaUniquelyYou

2 ай бұрын

@@Skeeter-vn5jt Isn't it a hoot? 🤣

@meganclare6477

2 ай бұрын

Mine has turned curly since menopause, and mine was always straight

@Skeeter-vn5jt

2 ай бұрын

I wonder why nobody has mentioned about getting curly hair after menopause before

@ZojjaUniquelyYou

2 ай бұрын

@@Skeeter-vn5jt I didn't know about it until I googled it wondering what was going on with my hair! I typed in why is my hair curly when it was straight before and menopause popped up. And of course, that is when the curls started appearing!

Your hair actually looks really cute lol

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

You are really kind! Looking back on the footage I see what you mean. It’s giving me 80s vibes in the best way. 😅

@erikaplante-jean7745

3 ай бұрын

Yes haha at first I though it was the wanted result!

@OhhCharliee..

3 ай бұрын

I’d love that much volume. I fight with my curls all the time. Looks great when it’s wet and then after it air dries forget about it 🙄

Honestly your hair looks great ‘stringy’ - I would love for mine to look that. Good ❤️

I’m black, so I have coils hair., I don’t need to scrunch mine; it will roll up on its own if I let it. I am watching this to learn about different hair types. And a difference I see is that if I can get my hair to a point of being stringy when wet gives me beautiful curls. Most of my problems were solved using Curls Curl Paste on slightly damp hair. There is no noticeable gel caste. My hair just looks great. But, I think your hair looks lovely.

@gingerjones111

4 ай бұрын

I have thin, fine, low density curly hair as an Irish girl, and I also swear by some finishing hair paste

@mweber5459

3 ай бұрын

@@gingerjones111Same here

I have a lot of fine wavy curly hair. First thing to do is to get a hairdresser who knows how to cut hair to bring out the curl. It makes maintenance and styling much easier.

@OhhCharliee..

3 ай бұрын

Problem is when you ssh if they know how to cut curly hair they say yes, and then don’t 🙄🤦‍♀️

@amym.5960

3 ай бұрын

@@OhhCharliee.. Agreed! That has happened to me several times.

Courtney, your hair at the intro to the video is beautiful! I love the loose, tousled, less defined look.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I’m only about 2 weeks into my wavy/curly hair journey (yup--I always thought I just had “bad straight hair”) and while I have scoured KZread for information, your channel is my favorite! I’m already seeing major improvements in my hair!

@anitaclue9868

4 ай бұрын

Ditto!!! My whole life I just thought I just had that stupid S curve on the back of my head😂. Hang in there, you may just be amazed how much curl you actually have. ❤

@DaraS84

4 ай бұрын

Keep going!! It took my hair about 5 months before I started seeing really good results (and cutting 6 inches off my hair). It's a journey but you can do it!!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Awe thank you so so much! And welcome! This is for sure a journey but you can do it!

@OhhCharliee..

3 ай бұрын

@@DaraS84I’m so so tempted to go short- like just about shoulder length.

@breezykay-eh3zo

3 ай бұрын

Me too! its been two weeks since I stopped straightening my hair. I just want to figure this out!

I really thought that gels would not work on my hair. I was so frustrated that my curls would end up weird and frizzy. When you showed the xtreme gel and the LA looks gel as the culprits, I was shocked. Thanks for reminding us swavy curlies that it could just be the products. I'll search for new gels to use ❤

Love your channel... it's taken me 55 years to figure out how to look after my curls. I have learnt so much just in a week! I went to a curly hair specialist hairdresser and binging on KZread videos. You can teach an old dog new tricks 😅🤪

@LFT66

2 ай бұрын

Same here-embracing my curls at 58 after an appointment with a curly hair stylist last week, and I am very happy to have found your channel 😃

@nancyallen5053

10 күн бұрын

Same here- I’m 73 and have just, in the past 4 months, decided enough of trying to straighten! It’s a real learning process but I’m happy with it!

I actually love your hair just like that! It's lovely!!

This is the first video I’ve watched trying to learn about my hair, which I discovered was actually wavy/curly after cutting it short for the first time. Now I am in transition trying to grow it out, learn products, techniques, and everything else. I learned sooooo much, thank you!

I really like that voluminous style on you though, looks beachy and cute 😊

I love the verse that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made”! It’s so healing and encouraging. Embracing my curls! Just found your channel and subscribed 😘

@Crystl22

2 ай бұрын

I am 66 & felt like I had to tame the beast every day. Then I learned to love them. It's waist long & I am seriously thinking I am finally going to go short. Scary.

This is the best video! I've been getting stringy curls & I'm going to go down your list starting with a clarifying shampoo. I'm excited to try to get good curls now. Thank you.

You’re helping me and my hair so much Courtney ❤

I just love everything on your channel! Totally struggling with this issue right now, and I am going to try your suggestions along with your cowash suggestions! Whenever I am stumped, I definitely come to you. I have long fine wavy 2A/B hair with medium density, and sometimes it just still has a mind of its own. Thank you for everything!!! :) :) :)

love your curls and your shirt!

And even though you tried to cause a sample of the "not good" it looks so amazing!

I didn’t know about the terry towel thing. So I’m glad you covered it!

Innersense brand gel is incredibly effective. It’s the first time my hair actually coil curls. Your hair looks amazing either way btw!

Thank you for your video! I never comment on things but this was incredibly helpful for me. I’ve been sick for a while and my curls are just starting to come back but some are great and some are stringy so I learned quite a bit here. Thanks again!

I actually like your hair at the start of the video too!! Probably because that's what my good hair days look like. I prefer a bit more of a looser wave and less definition on myself; I usually run a wide tooth comb through once or twice and I get so much volume! I've found the trick to combating frizz is to use two small pumps of the Curlsmith Full Body Thickening Lotion and it really keeps that frizz at a minumum :) Also! I finally bought a chelating shampoo as we have *extremely* hard well water. Haven't tried that yet but gonna try next week when I have my next day off!

Omg! Loved this video a lot! I’m transitioning from chemically straightened hair to natural curly hair, and your tips are amazing! Thank you ❤️ 💁🏽‍♀️

"Transition is one of those things that just takes time!" That'll preach, as they say. Love it!

YES! Not enough water and too much manipulation, whether scrunching or brush styling, will absolutely give me stringy curls. I can get brush styling to work if I constantly keep it dripping wet, but I don't feel the results are worth the extra time.

Thank you for another very helpful and upbeat video!!! You are the BEST curly girl! ❤️❤️❤️🥰

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

This is so sweet! Thank you!

Thank you for these videos. I have recently begun my 2a wavy hair journey, and I have been really discouraged by how stringy it sometimes looks! I am still experimenting with products and methods, but it can be so frustrating - so your videos are so reassuring!

Like you, I got bored with my hair and bleached it! OMG! It was the Biggest mistake that I had made with my hair! It my curly/wavy hair went straight and damaged. I let my hair grow out and I got all of the bleach cut off. My goodness my hair is a lot healthier and it clumps better now!

Really enjoyed watching this video. It has been almost 2yrs since I discovered I have wavy/curly hair. It has been a hair nightmare trying to get my stylist to help me figure it all out. Hoping to see better results with the help of your videos.

I love your hair with all that volume!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I thought the volume was fun too!

Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I’m at the beginning of my wavy hair journey and have done two wash days so far. I’m excited at just how wavy my hair is 😮, but was bummed with having curly fries on my head. I tried (without knowing how) to soften them up and break the cast, but unfortunately that just turned into a big frizzy mess. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’m grateful of you taking the time to share your knowledge with us and am encouraged to continue. I live in Dallas and would be very appreciative if you would suggest a wavy/curly stylist I could partner with. Thank you again. 😊

My hair is very fine and thin. I did all the things for over a year and most of the time the back looked terrible and it was super stingy. Every so often the stars would align and I'd have the perfect hair day. It's so frustrating not being able to figure it out. And with two little kids I just don't have time to devote to figuring it out right now. So I've just been washing with good products and doing the squish to condish for now. Maybe one day I'll be able to figure it out. Mine looked like your stringy picture pretty much all the time when I would style it.

@alisonhagen6704

4 ай бұрын

Same 😢 fine and thin wavey hair. I’m in transition and all I get is stringiness. And I also have 2 little kids. With working full time, it leaves no time for a lot of hair care. Solidarity. 🩷

Your hair looks beautiful at beginning! So carefree!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Awe thanks!

If I could get my hair to look like your “before” I’d be thrilled! You haven’t seen frizz and stringy hair until you’ve met me 😩.

Thanks so much for covering g all the basics! I'm a total newbie going from strait to wavy & had no idea a Terry coth towel was a no no. Plus product info and product application/timing etc!! So helpful for this ol' gal!!❤

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

2 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Courtney, what I love about your hair with volume is that is it’s not frizzy, it’s still smooth. VERY NICE 😊

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

So, I had no idea about the terry cloth towel and I 100% wrap my hair in it every single time - I even sleep on it if I wash my hair too close to bedtime (I air dry only). That explains so much - thank you!

New sub! And still pretty new to curly hair. Thanks for the deeper explanations. Guilty for needing the terry cloth talk. I dont use one, but didnt know why so thank you my sister in curls and in Christ 😘

Your videos are seriously SO informative. Thank you!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

Ай бұрын

Glad they are helpful! Thank you!

Gurrrrll I needed this video. I just cut my hair to about shoulder length because I want to see if I can get my hair to curl. I’ve tried a couple times and it always looks stringy and I didn’t know how to break the cast of a gel product. Sooo glad I found you. I’m clueless as to what products to use but maybe I’m just not using them right. I hope you have a video discussing which products get the best results.

It took me over 3 years to grow out the damage I had from dying/lightening my blonde hair. I just cut it last of it off last week. My hair is so healthy now. I’ve learned so much from your videos on taking it to the next level. I am learning so much about making my wavy hair curlier and looking so much better.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Awe thank you!! I appreciate this! Glad the videos are helpful!

This has been super helpful thank you so much!! I didn’t realise (as a new curly/wavy girl) that you have to scrunch the crunch of the gel- that makes so much sense!!! I was wondering why I just looked like a gel wet mess 😂😂

DIY moisturizing and/or keratin have really helped my hair heal from processing.

I have a lot of hair and i find layers help a LOT!!! rn my hair is one length and its definitely weighing my hair down

Your hair is looking amazing!!!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I, like many others, love your hair in this video. I did get a bit lost in exactly what you did differently on this wash day. I watched it to see how you got that volume. Could you do one explaining the different techniques for volume vs definition. Both are ofcourse ideal but probably not realistic. When I say please to a volume video, I don't mean the bad stuff obviously. I won't use Terry cloth towels or cheap, bad products. But perhaps different methods of styling that are also healthy for our hair. Thanks! Also, as I said in the fb pm I sent you. Thanks for the t-shirt tip! I now own sooooo many!

Enjoy that natural hair color while you are young

I love your videos. I have learned a lot. Thank you¡

Well I am just doing everything wrong! Ok, update, I have started to use some of the natural products on my hair and follow these steps. Last night I deep conditioned. Today I just wet it again, conditioned & leave in conditioner & today I met my old friend & she just raved & raved about my curly hair!!!! With out being prompted!!!! I am still learning (& 50) but loving it!! Surprised at how clean my hair feels. Surprised at how it doesn't feel heavy after putting leave in conditioner in. Surprised at how little I need. Loving it. Thank you. Ordered your downloadable guide to go through. Great material!! & Love your videos!! Gonna understand my hair better before I spend the big bucks at Sephora.

Thank you so much for this video! I will be going into my 4th week of my Wavy Hair Journey and wow there is so much to learn!! You channel is awesome!! So more info and I'm learning so much! Thank you for having all the videos that you've made, so incredibly helpful for a newbie! I'm just wondering if there are any books you recommend besides the Curly Girl Handbook? Also, do you think the Bounce Curl brush is the best for someone new to and not good at brush styling? Thank you!!

Hey, I just donated my hair to Children with Hair Loss as well! Love them! 🥰

Thanks for this. I've been going nuts trying to get my hair to be full with curly definition for the past 2 months and I never know what my hair is going to look like. I was born with very straight hair but when I had my son (who has curls), my hair turned curly. I had no idea what to do with it so I just kept trying to make it straight again. I finally decided to embrace my hair and trying different products the past two months....it is exhausting, confusing, frustrating 😵‍💫. I guess I am just going through a transition - 6 more months to go .🤷

Your hair looks great at the beginning of this video! I've been at this for 4 years now and still haven't figured it out. My hair looks like yours today. I clarified (Bumble&Bumble Sunday) deep conditioned x 5 mins with Curlsmith multi tasking (very fine, low density hair), rinsed, brush styled, mousse (Pantene which I use alot), gel (Ouidad red label) microplopped, hover and pixie diffused. Stringy parts, frizzy parts and lots of volume. UGH....... Sometimes this routine works great!

Following from Australia. Love your cheerful manner!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

3 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you

LOL I was using the terry towel, so thank you for mentioning it.

Yes I would like more info on clarifying and conditioning

You looked awesome when your curls were are crunchy in the gel cast!!!💕

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

3 ай бұрын

Awe thanks!

I have just stumbled over your video thank goodness I did. I had stringy crunchy strands of hair, I had to get ready quickly this morning. I tried out the clap method over my dry hair it really did work. Now my curls are back with their usual bounce. I want to ask what do you do with your hair when you sleep? I have subscribed to your channel.

Really good info!

I love your video, so much information. I'm 35 and I have never been told to use microfiber towels on my hair.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

3 ай бұрын

Many haven't!

For all the DIYers we'd like to see an updated haircut tutorial!

yes, please...info on clarifying and deep conditioning.

@allikasterg3021

3 ай бұрын

Please tell us how to clarify and get out hard water damage

Honestly? It looks amazing on you! ❤

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

I need the clarifying and deep conditioning video. My last one was prell. And i know that one changed formulas

Informative video again. What do you think about microplastics in its products?

Yes please on clarifying and deep conditioning info

@christinewalker9802

3 ай бұрын

And me please! I have very stiff and ‘broom like’ hair which sounds like it may be protein build up?

I bleached my hair 2 yrs ago Lost all my curl and finally gave up on it. Finally decided to get back on board and got 6 inches off it’s a little Shorter than yours. I have a little bleach left but it looks so much better. I’m in transition but hopefully it won’t last long. My hair is also about the same color as yours I do have some great curls coming out. Just gotta work on my tech and products my hair loves.

Oh, geez. I didn’t know any of these things. Thanks!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Glad this helped!

I have a perm, so new to curls. Had no idea how to style or, or not to use towels. Thank you!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

3 ай бұрын

Glad this helps!

Your hair looks really good.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Great video 🎉🎉🎉 what types of clarifying shampoos do you use?

I would love more information about clarifying and deep conditioning!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

These video's I am linking should help! Also, in my more recent One Brand Wash Day video's that is mainly what I have been doing! kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4Wkms2qgsS5f7w.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/epth0NCbe8aois4.html

Apparently KZread knows I have stringy frizzy curls. It finally did something right!! Love your curls! Going to try to incorporate these tips into my routine.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

3 ай бұрын

Glad you found this and it is helpful! Thank you!

My curls got mad at me after I worked at a factory where I had to wear a hair net and put my hair up every day. They are really elongated. I also need a trim badly. It's nice to see you again. I haven't seen a video from you for a couple years.

@kissdagapnsmile787

4 ай бұрын

Try wearing a silk cap below the hair net if you can by any chance

THIS is what my hair is like! Where have you been all my life? 😅 & I think post cancer treatment, my hair came back just as thick & wavy, but finer than before. So I still struggle with what I call “wildebeast” volume if I just let my hair dry naturally 😂 & I do have somewhat hard water, so clarify on occasion, but I’d really like to see what you do for your clarifying & deep conditioning routine.

Oh wow! I feel so much better in the first 3 minutes. Im definitely still in transition from decades of straightening my hair.

I just bought that Pantene gel yesterday and tried it today. Now I want ti return it lol

Thank you for this! I did not know about the t-shirt drying. My 18 month old has curly hair inherited from her paternal grandfather. And of course, she inherited my super fine and super slow growing hair. So I've begun researching what I need to do with her hair as she finally has a couple inches of hair. Thank you again for the info, ill be checking out your other videos. Any suggestions on products to try for a little kid?

Helpful video! How do you clarify and decondition your hair?

Try oiling your ends. I have highlighted hair and get a trim once a year. My hairdresser is always amazed at the fact I have very few split ends. I oil them everyday with olaplex or Moroccan oil,ends only. The hair soaks it up like a sponge, no greasyness at all and seriously prevents split ends. I have stage 4 oral cancer that has spread to my neck at the moment so have had to cut it short for convenience really, it was down to my elbows. I cried my guts out but its just hair am I right. Oil,oil,oil those ends girls,it really helps.xx

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this tip! And I am so so sorry to hear this!!! Hugs!!!

Thank you curly hair Goddess.

Amazing thank you! The stringy curls has put me off and I’m in remission from them again 😢 but I might give this a try. Otherwise perhaps you can move in with me and my family and do my hair for me??! 😂

I am glad you mentioned the towel thing and how to dry properly, because I really have been (I think) messing this part of my routine up. Using all the right products, but literally wrapping up my hair in a big twist in a towel (admittedly a microfibre one, but still), really drying out my hair and then aggressively scrunching. My hair looks like absolute sh!t as a result 😆

Well I found out what’s wrong! lol thanks! I really need a trim and probably using too much product lately. I’ve also switched shampoos because I’m pretty sure they changed the formula in the one I was using :/

Thanks for sharing.

Hi Courtney! I’m a new subscriber, and thank you for your great tips! I have a question that I’d love your input on, please. If I occasionally blow dry and flat iron straighten my 2C/3A hair, do I completely reset the transition period? I feel like when I have to look “good” for an event, I can’t count on wearing my hair curly because it can look wonky and stringy. I also feel like I’m addicted, if you will, to my straight hair style which I can count on looking good (mostly from the benefit of the body my hair has from the curl). Please advise … do I need to completely stop straightening my hair to expect big, juicy curl clumps? xo

Love your tips.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Thank you!!

Thanks for your tips! How can I clarify and deep condition my curls?

Great video, I just subscribed! I have well water that is very hard. I've been using Quai Detox shampoo to clarify. Is that a good shampoo to use, and how often should I be doing it? Thanks!

Now that my hair is shorter, I love scrunching my wet hair (upside down) with a little bit of Vo5 Strawberries and cream conditioner. It makes my wavy hair slightly curly... with no crunchiness or stringiness. It lasts for a few days... then back to wavy.

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

That is amazing!

Does anyone else struggle with their bottom layer going straight? Drives me crazy when it sticks out under the waves and curls. I've yet to find a solution that lasts a whole day!

@meaganfleming3231

4 ай бұрын

I got about 2 inches cut off my bottom layer recently just because of this same issue and I find it is so much less noticeable now if it wants to be straight and the top wavy

@Tishi-squishi

Ай бұрын

I have the opposite problem. The top is more wavy/straighter and underneath is curly.

@solarianvoid-pi9428

Ай бұрын

Curly Wavy Patty has a video about that she has different hair types and I think there are a few videos floating about regarding getting your curl types to match (Gena Marie)

*Healthy Hair First* . I discovered your channel when I was on a mission to just have healthy hair. I was going through menopause (hair fall-out), hard water and crappy product repercussions. I stopped coloring my hair, upgraded my products and got a series trim. I wasn't even attempting to embrace the "waves", but I did and have never looked back. I recently took off about four inches because pictures say it all. My hair had gotten to long to hold my 2B waves and looked sparse at the ends. Collar bone length works best for me as I don't have high density and I like to be able to put my hair up in a claw clip. I have yet to find a ride or die gel so I stick with mousse. T-shirt only for plopping and minimal diffusing works best for me. I only use distilled water for re-freshing and a bit of Aussie Mousse with Leave-In. Any time I have over manipulated my hair, it's not been a great wash day. I stay in my lane. It's a good wash day for me if my hair looks like yours does in this video. Thank you Courtney, you are a gem!

@SwavyCurlyCourtney

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I think your hair looks great. I am 64, hit menopause at 40, and my wonderful curly hair has never been the same. Extremely thin now, and if I try to let it dry naturally, as I did in the past it is frizzy, and the curls are stringy like a poodle. Perhaps this is a topic other natural curly gals have issues with. Thx!

@TheBaumcm

3 ай бұрын

Always had fine, lower density hair, that gets really easily weighed down and stretched, and it is lower density still going into menopause. Without knowing what you are doing now, no one could say for certain, but I can tell you that I have to go really lightweight, have my hair soaking wet (to use less product and encourage the clump), use mousse only at the roots, I actually use body lotion just at the ends for definition and hold, and then use a camping towel to scrunch and get the excess off. I then deal with those roots that like to stick to my scalp (ugh) or lie in funny directions. Good luck to you!

@corinneandrews5893

3 ай бұрын

@@TheBaumcm Thank you so much--I'm going to start experimenting :)

Can u show us when u get a haircut? Love ur hair 😍