You didn’t try it long enough babe 😢 it takes longer than 3 weeks to see real change 😢 cannot wait to see how your hair continues to grow and change (:

@indiabatson26

5 жыл бұрын

Mallory Cornelison totally understand and you do whatever works best for you (: your hair already looks beautiful !! Keep rocking it babe 😽

@vanessaebony529

5 жыл бұрын

I did it for 10 months, and my curls are the same. I stopped relaxing ten years ago, the sulfates cleaned my hair better and the silicones helped with detangling. Plus becoming too obsessed with reading ingredients at teh store became a headache after a while. I mostly just use sheamoisture, cantu, Camille rose naturals, devacurl, NYM and ouidad my curls are better now.

@HiThereLindsey

5 жыл бұрын

@@vanessaebony529 Really you do not need silicones to detangle. What even...

@hanah-8298

5 жыл бұрын

@@vanessaebony529 Silicones are bad on the long run, when you use them, your hair will look so bright and healthy, but inside, they won't be. In addition, silicones are not soluble in water and take a long time to disappear completely...There are a lot of alternatives sis, please don't ruin your hair with this

@kristinl2336

5 жыл бұрын

Hanah - not all silicones are insoluble. Many are water soluble and wash clean with the use of a sulfate free shampoo.

Who said to brush curly hair dry??? That's like Golden rule #1 dONT BRUSH CURLS DRY :0

@sueblack5794

5 жыл бұрын

@@ImMalloryBrooke Maybe to get out debris and dirt before washing but never brush it if it is wet. It destroys fine waves and curls pattern. Also her texture is way different than your hair texture. She has great hair but it isn't your hair. India is giving out bad advice is she advises to brush ,very bad advice.

@alexandraaspioti4882

5 жыл бұрын

Did that 3 times this week and my hair looks like a mess 😂😂

@helenanimocks

5 жыл бұрын

i make that mistake every time i take a shower XD apparently you're suppost to brush in the shower with detangler, and brushing it wet is fine. It doesnt ruin the curls if u brush wet with the products in it, then scrunch.

@jackystar5099

5 жыл бұрын

@@ImMalloryBrooke brushing when dry causes lots of damage and breakage as well as frizz. Wet, preferably in the shower, is the best time to brush your hair.

@bobbi5355

5 жыл бұрын

Its before you wash it....

Why is the curly hair community so mean?😂😂😂 it’s just hair what difference does it make if it’s curly or wavy jesus😀😀😀

@undaunted7

5 жыл бұрын

IT'S EVERYTHING. I have wavy hair and using curly hair products was way too heavy. It takes time to find the right products for you...

@tutsmom1

5 жыл бұрын

My hair is wavy and too much shit just weighs it down.

@debopriya14

5 жыл бұрын

@@undaunted7 What is your hair routine if I may ask. I just started, and I have weavy 2b n c hair.

@debopriya14

5 жыл бұрын

@@tutsmom1 can you share your hair routine please? :)

@agirlwithdreams15

5 жыл бұрын

G Curly hair has some politics to it as most curly women are of color and/or jewish and curly hair has been deemed ugly bc of white beauty standards. I know as a woc I wanted blonde straight hair as a kid

I love the CGM as much as the next girl... BUT if we have people thinking they have failed.. Feeling like they don't have pretty hair because this method doesn't work for them, we've lost sight. Curly girls should know best that ALL hair is different. A one size fits all method is crazy!!!! CGM has amazing tips tricks. Etc. But do what works for your hair.

@marilynbraden1028

5 жыл бұрын

My hair is really long now. It is only wavy. The longer my hair gets, the loser the curl. Weight of hair pulls so curl out of some people's hair

@slimthuggamothafucka2909

4 жыл бұрын

The problem is mostly that this girl really didnt do any research, has no idea where cgm comes from, or the whole point of it, and mostly that she only tried it for about 3 weeks doing the same thing the whole time and wasnt giving it a full chance. 3 weeks Is so far from enough time to reverse over a decade of daily heat styling and years of chemical color changing.

*implies her hair looks terrible when that's exactly my hair texture and i was admiring it That aside, co-washes is a technique usually for black hair because afro textures have a harder time holding onto moisture. The thing with the curly girl method is that there are different techniques depending on your ethnicity, race, texture, etc. A tip a 3c girl gives or products recommended doesn't mean it's gonna work on thin 2b/2c hair. Another thing, a lot of curly hair products such as Cantu are specifically made for black hair in mind so its most likely going to weight your fine wavy hair down, so i'm not surprised it didn't work for you. I don't think you failed. I just don't think you were using the right products for your hair type.

@pamchirairo1347

5 жыл бұрын

😂 There is so much wrong with this comment. The ignorance astounds me actually. But go off boo.

@KK-cn6jv

5 жыл бұрын

@@pamchirairo1347 what's wrong?

@mina_bean

5 жыл бұрын

Cantu has an array of products for diff wavy/curly hair types. They have mousse and shampoo, conditioner for my 2b hair that's low porosity and needs less protein

I have been struggling with the curly girl method for 10 months. I have modified the method for my needs and my curls. I brush my hair after the shower AND after applying my products because my hair gets tangled easily as well. I think the hair loss seems more intense because with curly hair the hair doesn’t just fall out like it would when your hair is straight. When it’s curly the hair gets trapped in the curls. I do love the deva curl line and it’s been amazing for me. You haven’t failed and You’re doing just fine, woman! I love your curls. P.s. there is nothing wrong with using your diffuser. I watch a lot of curly girl channels and they diffuse as well. 💁🏻

@MariahD1994

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, major shedding is normal with curly hair. You lose around 100 hairs a day, and if you don't brush your hair every day, the shed hair just wraps around your curls and stays there until you comb it again. Unless you start losing big chunks at a time, its nothing to be concerned about. I have heard that oiling your scalp and taking Omega 3 can help cut back on shedding, but I haven't noticed a huge difference. But JCBO does help your hair grow faster, so that's a nice bonus lol

@jenniferford2067

5 жыл бұрын

I was going to comment this as well. I tell my daughters that’s why their straight hair falls everywhere and my curly hair just comes out in giant pieces in the shower. Also, I have to use a diffuser, air drying just makes frizz for me.

@ashleyhumann8094

5 жыл бұрын

I’m confused you said when your hair is straight Do you know your hair type If you have really wavy hair meaning like 2a or 2b maybe you should just go back to your normal routine. Sometimes wavy or curly hair acts like straight hair and needs the same products even though it is textured Also your hair is thicker or curlier than I just mentioned maybe you need a less harsh sulfate or a silicone which rinses out with water No matter what works remember your hair is your hair and don’t care about what others think and the methods people say you should do

@moniquegebeline4350

5 жыл бұрын

Alexis Baptiste I have learned that I was constantly raking my fingers through my wet conditioned hair trying to detangle it and it is very very delicate when wet and I was breaking it off. I haven’t so much as lost more than 10 hairs since using CG ‘s TECHNIQUES (not necessarily their products)

@ellabrookes341

5 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferford2067 Damn right..I'm all about the diffuser! It's indirect heat so it's not horrendous. I'd rather have a bit of frizz or slight damage and trade it in for volume , defined curls and being out the door in less than 4 hours!

Such a mood when you paused and were wondering if there was an intruder in your home 😅 I watch a lot of investigation discovery so I get that feeling 😐❤

I followed the CGM for almost 2 years but recently I’ve broken a few rules and have been using silicones. And my hair LOVES them. I almost wish I had never heard about the CGM because my hair looked fine before and I always embraced my curls. Once I started the CGM I became obsessed with reading ingredients and I’m just sick of it. I also wonder how much money these companies have made off of people by scaring them from “forbidden” products.. it’s all kind of gotten silly for me and I miss simplicity. If you want to use ingredients that aren’t approved according to a method that one person created, then do it. All curly hair is different, and the CGM isn’t a one size fits all (as much as people insist) it also isn’t mandatory to follow. It’s almost freeing to slowly break away.

@kurai_sen7065

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, even though I do find my hair prefers silicone and sulphate free. I doubt everyone in the curly community ALWAYS follow the CG method to a T, heck even I don't. What saddens me is when people feel they've "failed" because a set routine that worked for one person didn't work for them and so they need to change up a bit. Like I live in India (humid nation galore), so I can't cowash, and use a low poo. I also use a harsh sulphate shampoo once a month to clarify. And my gel has a water soluble silicone in it. People haven't failed when they can't stick to one routine all the time. They just modify it to suit their own hair needs.

@sunnigrrl30

5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, I started in 2012 and wished I never did.

@kristinl2336

5 жыл бұрын

Stephanie Christine I currently really like the OGX curl defining cream (it’s in a blue bottle) it doesn’t have silicones but it does have mineral oil. I also recently tried the Garnier Fructis curl butter cream leave in as a styler and I liked it. It made my hair feel light like I had no product in it. I personally don’t like the feeling of a ton of product in my hair. I also tried a silicone conditioner and my curls actually were curlier the next day. I think those ingredients are fine in moderation, but before cgm, I never had a problem with build up. I also have finer hair, but it is thick.

@ambergerhelper7852

5 жыл бұрын

Kristin L I think the “badness” of silicones comes when they build up, honestly. I sneak some silicones in every now and then. ☺️

@alexisaguirre5526

5 жыл бұрын

the real doubt about curly hair is to me is, does you all need that much product? why you need to pay for all that "goodness" that are natural but they just add oil to a hair does need water?, why are those product so small in comparison to average products?. I have asked a los of curly hair people about their rutines and they said that they just shampoo and conditioner every 2 to 3 days and just use a leave in conditioner or the regular conditiones without rinse, and that all. They are not buying product that came in smaller container, they are not using 3 different type of gel, or spray conditioner, or twist up. And their hair looks better than mine.

It’s so nice to see someone else who couldn’t stand to stick with the method. Like you, I love to play with my hair and have it look different all the time. Thanks for sharing!

You didnt fail! You are just learning what your hair responds to best. It's all about learning how your hair works 😊 I use a diffuser on cool and low heat. I dont think my hair falls out more but since I only brush my hair when its wet in the shower, it appears more comes out.

I don't think you failed or cheated you just modified the process, lol. Your curly hair method looks great. But I'm glad your gonna go back to styling your hair because I love seeing love watching your videos to see how you styled your hair and outfits for the day!

I'm so glad you are going back to styling !! I get a lot of styling tips from you.. and I have curly hair too!! I love the process of changing my hair style!!

You didn’t fail! You’re just doing what makes you feel best in your hair! I’m not the kind of person that enjoys styling my hair (cuz it takes me 17 years) so that aspect isn’t an issue for me lol but if you enjoy it I don’t think it should be taken away from you!! I do touch my hair all the time and wear it in tight hairstyles so In that case, I’m cheating too lol also what you said about hair loss, if anything I feel like I lose less hair honestly because I’m not pulling on it constantly.. and Different things work for different people but for me I don’t apply any of the products to my roots, I find I get a lot more volume that way... I do love seeing people I’ve followed for years embrace their curly hair ☺️😘

I certainly agree that curls look good when wet and when they dry it's a whole new texture which I dont like!!

@MiaMizuno

3 жыл бұрын

And that is when I learned I live in the wrong climate :'/ I live near the Alps, the most dry climate right after some desert climate... Why? Well, when Winter comes, and we have dry Winter days, it gets naughty.... When I was in Thailand on my vacay, my curly hair was so thankful and I should consider staying in Tropical climate for my hair ^^'

OMG Mallory, I love you so much. EVERYTHING you have said is spot-on with my struggle! My hair is, thin, fine, not curly but more of frizzy/kinky/flyaway, just all around not cute. I've tried every product known to man, and woman, that is supposed to be for fine curly hair. The end results are hideous. I have cabinets full of curly hair products and not a single one of them gives me a decent outcome. I live in a very humid climate, I straighten my hair only to walk outside and by the time I got to my car, my hair looks ridiculous. The struggle is real! The way I look at it is do what works for you & if people criticize you for not following to the letter "the method" that works for them will get over it. Those are the people that have the gorgeous, full, thick curls, not the fine/frizzy/flyaway hair. Good luck on your journey and please keep us updated. I would love to see the combination you come up with.

@The_Ice_Princess

5 жыл бұрын

@@ImMalloryBrookeI was so excited to see your response!!! OMG!!! You are awesome! We are indeed hair twins. ❤️

I love how you leave in your bloopers, and the footsteps moment cracked me up!! I'm with you. I love hair products. And if I use ANY hair product repeatedly, my hair stops responding. But if I "shake it up" a bit and try new things, then it like revives my hair. And I get bored with my hair being the same style. For the most part, I try to go without heat and stay natural as much as possible. My hair is colored and damaged and I have just started this journey to get better curls. But I don't follow the method like some of the hardcore curly girls has. And I AM losing my hair!!!! What in the world? I'm hoping it's like you said and the fact that we don't brush it as often. Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed your take and honesty!!!

You are not a fail. The struggle is real. I am fairly new to the CGM and have had to try different products and techniques as well.

Your hair is beautiful girl!! Keep rockin it!!

You crack me up ! I’ve been trying the CG method for about 3 months and I’ve only had maybe two good hair days. It’s sooooo complicated!!! Sheesh. Thanks for being honest and relatable! The only reason I keep trying is because the top layer of my hair is gray and very dry. Hello menopause! I’ve never put this much thought into my hair ever!!!

OMG THE CRUNCHY CURLY WET LOOKING HAIR WITH A STRAIGHT BANG 😖😖😖 WHATTTT were we thinking?!? SAME GIRL. Sameeee... lol Glad we are over that stage 😂

@jazwhoaskedforthis

5 жыл бұрын

Dark days

@fairychangeling8337

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

@shawneejohnston4872

5 жыл бұрын

Did every one with curly hair go through this stage cause i did it too 😂

@chelseascreatures

5 жыл бұрын

Ahh, the days when having straw hair... but it was straw hair with texture... yup that was a look.

@caffeinated77777

4 жыл бұрын

Kandace Lee me too it was soooo bad lol

You didn't fail! You are doing what works for you to wear your hair curly and that's awesome. We need more curly girls out there, even if they just rock it sometimes :)

I love the way your hair is in this video!

EVERYTHING you are saying is speaking to me, thanks for the video and sharing yourself with us!

Since when did hair become this serious? It's just hair curl it, straighten it let it dry naturally do whatever makes you happy.

You didn't fail! You are following the wavy method instead of the full CGM. Look up the wavy method and learn about products that work well with wavy hair. Feel free to diffuse. But you might want to wash with your head upside down and put the gel in with hair upside down.

So I saw some comments about people calling her hair wavy and other people telling those that it is wavy because it’s damaged and she was born with curly hair. I just wanna say mostly when you have lose hair like hers, it doesn’t mean that it will stay like that. You hair structure changes about every 7 years. I know people who were born with curly hair and now have almost completely straight hair and never used alot of heat. Im not saying her hair is not curly nor am I saying that her hair is curly. I honestly don’t know. But just because you were born with curly hair does not mean you’ll have those types of curl forever. Hair changes.

@ellejay4497

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I have had super curls, wavy, straight, back to Shirley Temple curls... thanks hormones! Some of these methods people go on and on about my sister and I have used throughout our lives: gels, t-shirts as towels, wide-toothed combs, diffusers, squishing, etc. been around forever. Relax people.

You are correct about hair loss. Once our hair is dry we don't brush or comb so it seems like we lose more. Also keep in mind that your health issues and medications and hormones can drastically change the texture and curl patterns. You may not end up with the same curly hair that you had when you were younger. I don't do "the curly girl method" but I do use products designed for curly hair. I diffuse, I can't stand wet hair on my back and I don't want to go out with wet hair either. YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE!!!!

A lot of the people who follow the CG method brush their hair after they wash. If you don’t like to air dry you can use a hairdryer at a low temp with a diffuser attached. It will also help you get more volume. You could also try root clipping when your hair is about 75% dry, then diffuse till dry and remove the clips. Good luck ...don’t give up! You hair is beautiful!

@gsanti1215

5 жыл бұрын

I forgot to add something, it is imperative that you do a “little final wash” on your hair with a clarifying/chelating shampoo in order to remove old silicones and hard water build up so that the curly girl products can have a clean slate to do their thing

I absolutely LOVED you in this video! Honest ,raw and candid. Ok, being a very curly girl myself. I do NOT follow the CG method. Firstly, I deal with humidity most of the year so the Deva products do not cater to those needs at all. Frankly, nothing seems to cater to those needs. Humidity is the arch nemesis for those with curls. And if you have porous hair, even worse.🙋🏼‍♀️ I MUST diffuse my hair bc like you, I loathe having soaking wet hair on my neck and shirt. Nope, nope, nope. Plopping, uuummmm....no. Again like you, my curl has a pattern and this method doesn’t work well for my tighter curls, for my liking anyway. Especially up by the root area. No volume no definition. Just no. For wavy girls,maybe. But not this chic. Heck, I’m still learning how to tame this mane and I’m 46! Anywho, great video. 😊💕👌🏼

@kurai_sen7065

5 жыл бұрын

Hi from India (specifically Mumbai, humidity galore!) A good gel that forms a cast really helps with humidity, I find. I airdry till a cast forms and then sleep on it. Have beautiful, frizz-free curls in the morning. I also cheat and sneak a water soluble silicone in my gel (price for affordability)

❤️❤️❤️ love that you found what works for you and for your hair. Sticking to the OG CG method is sooo hard, it’s confusing and overwhelming. I think it’s just fine to cheat, if that’s what works for you!

i have been on the CGM for years and I just wanna say that, diffusing your hair IS NOT cheating as long it is at low heat or cool air. Also, I only comb my hair when it is wet. I would also suggest that you style your hair wet up side and down. It creates more volume. It seems to me that you need to clarify your hair once per month. I have low porosity hair so I need to do that, or else my hair get´s limp, looses the shape and volume. You etiher shold use a CGA claryfier or do a final wash (with sulfates but no silicones or mineraloils in it.) It brings my curl out and back to life! I would suggest that you taking my tips and not give up on the CGM just yet, sounds to me you are in your transistion state and that it is when it´s the hardest. So try to not to cheat when it comes to CGM approvied hair products and ingredients :). You also need to find out your hair porosity and moisture vs protein balance. I have low porosity as I said so my hair dosen´t like heavy protein like wheat, but plant extracts and amino acids is okey! :) I use Lush - Jason and the argan oil schampoo bar. It has sulfates but It dosen´t feel like too drying for me. I would just tell you to give it at go and DON´T give up when it comes to CGM approved products. It is okey to style your hair time to time but DO NOT give up on the ingridents as I said. Believe me - It is worth is. And also, silicone and glycerin free lube helps with frizz! :)

I'm so sad to see how hard you are on yourself. You have not failed and can only try your best!! You're doing a great job and it's important to see what works for you, without further damaging your hair. It's all trial and error and I find that sometimes small changes can make a big difference. Don't give up on your beautiful natural hair

Your hair looks really great in this video. Very soft and natural. I love it.

What you won’t see from KZreadrs doing the Curly Girl method that your hair stylist knows...if you highlighted or porous hair, silicons are good for your hair. I know, sacrilege in the community! It shouldn’t be in the top 3 ingredients, but if it’s the fifth or later ingredient you’re good to go. It’s a bit of extra protection your hair needs. Shea Moisture is amazing for walking that line and is about 1/3 the cost of Diva Curl line. You can use clarifying shampoo monthly to rid any silicon build up. You didn’t fail. You have been bullied! You can use a diffuser every day if you use cool settings and lower speed. It will cause zero damage. CG is a place to start, but every head has different hair. You should ALWAYS use what works for your lifestyle.

@K-king605

5 жыл бұрын

If your hair is high porosity, silicones is a must! I tried the CG method and actually starting losing hair because I didn’t have the protection and sealant from the silicones.

@sotxgalwtex980

5 жыл бұрын

Yes i have used cool setting when diffusing & my hair really likes it.

@cloud_lost_in_thought

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment, I didn't know about any of this, and I'm just 6 weeks into the CGM. Do you have any suggestions on where I might get more info on what hair actually needs? It's super overwhelming for me right now >.

@PowerToolsnPearls

5 жыл бұрын

European, color-treated (especially highlighted) hair is too fine for strictly co-washing. That’s why you’ll see lots of “low-poo” options or clarifying shampoo days every two weeks or monthly depending on your product build-up. It’s no wonder you found yourself running back to familiar shampoos and conditioners. This is why it’s so important to know your hair porosity and thickness, texture and curl pattern. What works for thick 4C hair is far too heavy for your hair and will seriously weigh it down, causing it to be limp and lifeless. You’re already doing some great things! A weekly hair mask is wonderful. If you love color, Olaplex is your best friend and partner in crime. It multiplies the protein bonds for added strength and bonus aids your natural texture. How often are you washing your hair? My hair is so dry I can co-wash forever and never bother with shampoo again. I just don’t produce hair oils. My mother doesn’t sweat at all. It’s a medical condition. This doesn’t mean you can’t wet to refresh. Depending on oil production and workout routine, along with conditioning and hair masks, you may find you need to wash with at least a “low-poo” option twice a week or just continue using your own shampoo and conditioner, but shampoo less often than you used to and only condition ends of your hair. A great body building tip is wash and condition with your head upside down in the shower. Bring your styling products into the the shower, because NO-ONE wants that mess all over them! I feel you! Do all the brushing and styling products and finger curling upside down and t-shirt plop your hair for as long as you can. After your hair is dry, you can use the same t-shirt to break the cast, leaving you with softer fuller curls.

I’ve been doing curly girl method for years now and I guess I’m a failure too lol you have to do what works best for you mal! I like “plopping” my hair before products works best for me. I hope you do stick with it enough because I think your curls are beautiful but we always want what we don’t have right?? Haha if you want a new styling product though get the tigi bed head curlipop diffuser. It’s been the single biggest game changer for me. It’s better than any blow dryer attachment I’ve used. Seriously buy it!!! Sometimes you just can’t leave the house with sopping wet hair!

Don’t be too hard on yourself. Your hair look gorgeous! 💜

I've been seeing your photos on Instagram and wishing I had as much determination to do this, and I actually love you more for the fact that you've "cheated" because it makes you so much for relatable for me 😂 either way your hair looks beautiful, and I know it works for many people but you know what works best for you 🤷🏼‍♀️❤️

Mal you didn’t fail. You tried something new and it’s not for you no big deal 😜. Don’t be so hard on yourself girl, life’s to short!! Thank-you for sharing what products work and your knowledge!! Lots of love respect and support 💕🤗 Merry Christmas 🎄 🎅🏻

This is ridiculous. You didn’t fail anything. If you’re happy with the way your hair is turning out, then you’ve succeeded in what’s important!!!! And it looks beautiful. I “failed” at curly girl method as well, but learned enough useful things from it to like better where my hair is!! I’ll be trying that gel you recommended though, for sure!!

@pollysshore2539

5 жыл бұрын

Mallory Cornelison I second Brandy. You didn’t fail anything. It’s not for everyone. Some are die hard adherents but most are not. Most find something in the middle that works for them. I learned a lot of tips & tricks that help keep my hair healthier. Some of it I knew but had gotten lazy about. One of the biggest things for me was getting back in the habit of doing regular protein & deep conditioning treatments. That + cutting way back on SLS shampoo has helped tremendously. I used to shampoo every day or every other day but for the last several years I’ve used shampoo once, maybe twice a month. Not even that since I’ve been using the Deva Curl Build Up Buster. It’s foaming conditioning washes or milder/low poo’s until then. Others have different needs. As long as you can take away some useful info, it’s all good!

@ohbrandyjune

5 жыл бұрын

Brandy Moran agreed, I started the curly girl method for the second time in my life late last year and I just don’t know that it’s for me. If I like how my hair turns out when I use my preferred products why should I keep using only cgm approved products? I’ve learned what I needed to, and learned a little more the second time around lol. I’m good. Haha

@marlenejones6266

5 жыл бұрын

Im with you on this. I know being 70 next month im in the minority but i still have hair and its white n curly. I just started the CGM and i like it. Its a way to make my hair look decent and not have to use products that are bad for hair. Mines fine and short......not real short...the back strands are like 4 inches long. But i do at times find it stressful when it isnt lookin like i really want it. But its comin along...its been a month..

@slimthuggamothafucka2909

4 жыл бұрын

@@ImMalloryBrooke if you really wanted to do it right youd think you wouldve at least done more research than just watch 3 KZread videos and not even actually follow it or put time and effort into it?

Your hair looks good, well done for lasting as long as you did. I completely understand about wanting to change your look. It is hard to go through the transition period, I'm going through it right now! Do what you want with your hair, whatever you do it will look great!

Nobody knows your hair better than you. Do what works for you.🥰 You are a very beautiful woman. Thank- you for showing your favorites. I LOVE your hair!!❤️

Girl, you use the Mallory method and do your thing. I need to be better to my waves/curls. I do all the things I shouldn’t do.

It's so nice to see a girl with curly hair with the same texture as me!

I think your hair is beautiful!!

Thank you for doing this video. I have very similar hair and I used to do the gel/scrunch method back in the day. I finally decided to embrace my natural hair and started the curly girl method three months ago. My curls are... very meh even three months in. I have been very discouraged, but this video has given me hope. I am okay with quitting the method and tweaking my own method. Thank you!!!

You haven’t failed! Ive been experimenting with CG for 3 years (finding things that don’t work still). First, figure out your hair porosity. That will help you find products will work best for your curls. It also looks like you’re using too much product. That will weigh your hair down worse. With limp curls, you may need a protein treatment. Further, diffusing is not cheating. Just don’t have it too hot. Keep trying!

You are giving me Winona Ryder vibes! Beautiful!

I love, love, love your makeup!

AND you look so f*king good without makeup im shook 😍😍😍

Off topic of curls, but I love the bangs you've been rocking lately!

Really enjoyed this video! Thanks for your honesty just know that some of us curly girls have fallen off the program because like you we love products and styling tools. You know best for you and I didn't do the Diva cut- limited styling option.

I have straight hair and I don't even remember how I got here. I just saw the thumbnail and thought "what a cute hair!" and clicked on the the video. I seriously thought you had heat styled your hair to simulate beach waves or something like that. Your hair is cute, it looks good and soft. You shouldn't worry about "rules".

First of all you're beautiful, your eyes!! Secondly, I also tried following the CGM religiously at first but it was SO much work. And i also have bleached hair like you, our hair have different needs. I still use CGM approved products but I do use silicon like once a month to reduce the frizz and this routine have been working great. My point is you didn't fail, you just found what works best for you along the journey, and it's just not the same as other people

I quit too-I hated putting products in soaking wet hair, how it took all day for my hair to dry and I missed the slip that silicone conditioners gave my hair. I’m with you-and I tried for six months!! Now I do whatever I feel like doing, with whatever products I want and I’m much happier!

I think we have really similar hair types so I have a couple suggestions if you’d like. :) my hair looked like yours when I started. I’m a year into the curly girl method and my hair is much curlier and very consistent now. If you have fine hair....just use shampoo! Lol it will get weighed down if you don’t. I like the nym curl talk shampoo which is cg friendly. Also, if you have fine hair, I think less is more. I just use a leave in conditioner and gel. Once a week I deep condition. I use the curls blueberry bliss leave-in and I use the ouidad tress effects gel. I used to love the deva curl one until I tried the tress effects and omg 😱😱😱. When I’m in the shower I flip my hair upside down to rinse out my conditioner (deva curl one condition). I use a wide tooth comb or Debian brush at this time. Then I take a nickel sized amount of leave in and smooth it over my hair and then scrunch. I’m still bent over with my head upside down while I do this. Once that is well distributed I will asses if I need more water in my hair and stick my head under the water for a second if I do. Then I get a palm full of the gel and smooth it over my hair and squish/scrunch it. At this point I turn the shower off and gently stand upright. I use one of my husbands t shirts to scrunch/towel dry my hair before drying my body and getting out. I can’t stand if it’s drippy! Then I either air dry or diffuse :) I hope some of this is helpful!

@KellyMacBart1985

5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tips! This is what I do and it's the best takeaway instead of changing your life. My tips: tons of water and conditioner, never let it hit your roots, scrunch with a towel and peace out. Any more than that and you lose me!

@aixagonzalez9518

5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try your tips, my hair feels like it's being weighed down by all the thick creams and conditioners.

You'll get there darlinggg,,, looking awesome!!! :)

I agree that curly girl methods are more of a lifestyle. You have beautiful wavy hair. Use your Deva and diffuse. I personally couldn't wear my hair naturally without diffusing. No heat styling generally refers to no flat irons, curling irons or wands. Deva Curl has an amazing diffuser. My hair was over processed too and required a protein treatment monthly to revive my curl pattern. Everyone told me to deep condition my fine hair. That just made it stringy. 3 weeks is only the beginning of a CG journey. Most sad it took a year 😳 I get board wth my hair styles so I broke the rules too!! Keep up the great job with your channel.

I love ur hair color and it goes beautifully with green eyes. Nice looking lady!

I love this video!!! Thank you!!!!!! I've been trying to live the curly life for a few years now and strictly CG Method does NOT work for me!!! I felt like a failure but now I'm glad I'm not the only one!!!

One month in to the CG method I broke. I didn’t like how flat my hair was laying against my head and my curls looked limp. I quit for awhile, but I read a lot on the curly girl subreddit and decided to switch up my routine. I’m two months in and I’m starting to really love the way my curls look. It’s really hard to stick to when you’re used to styling your hair daily and actually enjoyed it. If you ever do decide to go back, as far as I know diffusers on low settings are totally CG method approved. That brush you’re using might be a part of the reason youre having an issue too. I didn’t catch when youre using it but if you want to keep brushing only use it when theres conditioner in your hair. So once you get your conditioner in your hair brush it out and once its tangle free “squish” your hair upward to start bringing back your curl pattern. I do that same thing but after I finger comb and it works well. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.

I understand your struggle. My hair was so curly when I was a teen, I found the CG Method and started it. My hair ranges from wavy to curly and I have to work with it a lot. I look at past pictures of my hair when I've curled with a curling iron and styled it. I miss it so much sometimes. It's your hair do what you feel you need to do. I hate that it feels like it needs to consume my life. You're not alone.

I get your struggles. I'm 3 weeks in myself now and only now starting to get good results, but my hair wasn't damaged from heat or coloring to begin with. Transition hair sucks. I had friends literally asking me "what the hell did you do to your hair today?" when I first attempted refreshing. But yesterday my sister in law told me she really liked my hair and that was day 2 hair and made me so happy. I hope I can manage to stick with it over time, cuz wash days and deep treatments take soooo much time... Giving up is not failure, just figure out what works for you. If you can stay away from color and heat that's great, but if you don't stay 100% loyal to the method and just do some of the things that can also change your hair. Main thing is whatever you do works for you, and if you really aren't happy with curls and prefer straightening every day, then you do you :) I can't straighten my hair cuz then I really have no hair left (fine hair, low density.... ) and I used to wash my hair every day cuz I simply didn't know how to style if it wasn't soaked through. Now I can (mostly) get out of bed, let my curls down, get dressed, dampen them with some diluted leave in and when they're dry I'm good to go. Saves me soooooo much time in the mornings!! But this only works if I've spent approx 45 mins styling on wash days and then wait 4 hours before I SOTC (during which time it looks awful). I apply styling products in the shower, then plop and dry off my body, get dressed etc. (cuz soaking hair + clothes suck, I agree).

I freaking love your curls. Own it girl😋❤

Your hair is so pretty. :)

I believe you are 100% right about why some notice more hair loss doing CGM. For me, I'm seeing much less hair loss, because I was paying attention constantly to my brush, and had hair on my clothes. I was shedding awfully before starting CGM (and getting terrible advice about how normal it is). I can see why someone who never paid attention before would suddenly feel like they were losing hair. Your hair looks so pretty! I'm no expert, but I believe if we are damaging our hair 50% less, than our hair will respond. It may take longer, and may not get to ultimate CG, but it'll be more curly and healthier. :)

I know how you feel. I tried the curly girl method. But, I have fine hair (but a lot of it) and it just made my hair weighted and gross. I didn’t feel clean and my hair lost luster. My hair use to be really curly and I always took ridiculously good care of it. It started to limp out and fine out when my lupus/Sjogren’s became active. Full on curly girl method isn’t just for everyone. I still use a modified version of curly girl and it works for me. I have texture and volume and some days I have pretty curls and some days I have waves. It’s whatever my hair is feeling.

I just started yesterday the CGM and I hope that it works because I feel pretty bad about myself all around. Hair was my first step in getting my life back on track. It seems sooooo hard to do every little thing, plus I have damaged colored hair and live in the deep South where it is super muggy at all times which means, super frizz! Not a cute look! And I have a big garden that I am working in daily in 100 degree weather so I just cant baby my hair and let the weeds take over. Im glad you found your way with your hair and hope I will find my way. You are beautiful! Wish I looked so good! I forgot how to do my hair and makeup. Just keep going with your own methods.

Your makeup is so beautiful 😍

SOLD! your video made me subscribe. Love your honesty, humor and you're just so pretty to watch! I've been on The Cheaters Edition of CGM for a year and my hair has transformed even through diffusing every so often. I stay clear of silicons, sulfate etc., only wash about every 3 days, and yes I color! Keep up the great videos. 2 lines I love right now is LUS BRANDS and Witch I Love Your Hair.

That pause for the footsteps made me laugh so hard!!

I have fine, curly hair, have about the same length as hair as you and I live in the Houston area too, so I totally relate to the climate issues we face here. I’ve been trying to fall in love with my curly hair for years now and have finally found products that have allowed me to love my hair. I’ve used different hair dryers, but the one I found that has made the biggest difference is the dyson hairdryer. The diffuser attachment has allowed my fine hair to have a lot more volume than it does without the hair dryer (or with other hair dryers). What helps with my frizz are these three products that I use every time I wear my hair curly- a grape sized amount of Briogeo curl charisma (or the same amount of devacurl supercream), a slightly larger amount of devacurl b’leave-in, and I recently started spraying my hair with the living proof flex shaping hairspray because of the heat and humidity protectant aspect. These three things in addition to diffusing with the dyson hairdryer have made me absolutely fall in love with my curly hair again. Also, maybe look into Blue Mambo hair salon in Houston, they have stylists there that are specialized in devacurl haircuts- I got my last haircut there and they gave me some good tips and advice. Hopefully some of these things may work for you- good luck with your journey and don’t give up!

Wow I am EXACTLY the same as you in this context! I swear I have the exact same texture that you have. I def do not have the dedication to train my hair to curl nicely on its own. I love different styles way too much.

G'day Mallory, really appreciate your forthright honesty in this video. I have recently started trying out the curly girl method as well and am 'sort of' getting my hubby to do it as his hair is even curlier than mine and long so it could look terrific. The thing is it is terribly time-consuming and I know that for him, he is going to want to tie it back or get me to braid it before we head out somewhere anyway lol. But what I find hard to swallow with this method and it doesn't seem to get mentioned much, is the cost. I am living on a very low income and these products that are SO specific about what they aren't allowed to have in them, are not available in the outback town in Australia where I live and ordering them is just kind of beyond our budget. So I'm looking at things like rye flour for washing my hair haha, seriously I am. Well, no sulphates and no alcohol lol. Anyway I thought that for 2 of us using this amount of expensive product would get ridiculous and like you said, you are kind of stuck with it as a way of life FOREVER. I have always liked the way my hair goes, weather it's bouncy, wavy or a bit more tightly curled so I am kind of at a crossroads with it. Like I said, just appreciate hearing someone else talk about their experience of this method.

@TracyD2

5 жыл бұрын

Suzanne Martin Deva Curl is expensive many many cheaper products out there.

You issue is simple: you have wavy hair not curly hair. So you were using the wrong products and you had wrong expectations. Plus your haircut is for a straight look, it will never look good on curly hair. That is super simple! Plus: you cannot use a cowash on fine wavy hair, just use a sulfate free shampoo, and you can diffuse!!!

@Lithostoic

5 жыл бұрын

Her hair is wavy now because it is damaged. She has been using heat for YEARS the childhood hair picture shows ringlet curls.

@noraMD

5 жыл бұрын

Lithostoic yes and? Now her hair is wavy and she has to treat it as wavy ;) the new growth will be different and then she will have to manage the two textures. If not too much damage is done it may revert back to an extend but if too much damage was done she will have to cut out slowly the wavy part. Very simple. Oh, and hair changes with time. I had straight hair as child ;)

@Rebel_Vamp1r3

5 жыл бұрын

@@Lithostoic no, it's wavy

@haileybaby5423

5 жыл бұрын

well the state of her hair is wavy as of right now but her natural original hair pattern is curly, so yes she has curly hair but as of right now its not in that state because of damage. She may not have the curliest hair but im pretty sure its not wavy. My sister always straightens her hair but her natural curls are EXTREMELY curly but because of heat damage she has 2c to 3a curls when she should have 3c all around.

@carolinebennett5615

5 жыл бұрын

I cowash my wavy fine hair and it loves it. Over time I have lots of ringlets.

hey i am on my curky hair journey for almost 2 years listen i think that when it comes to having natural oils and extracts in your products and less not using silicons and sulfate it does help and i personally do it but what makes your hair healthy is not avoiding silicones and salfates thats all my opinion tho but i do suggest you try it just remember the curly girl method is just a suggestion make sure to do what works for you hope it will work for you always hear for tips love

Your journey is mostly about finding what's right for your hair and what you like. I don't think you failed, if anything you figured out some stuff you didn't like so hopefully you can move on and find things you do like and that do work for you!

I’m on day one CG method. Really enjoyed your video. Makes me feel better if I can’t do it!

Dude everyone has to figure out their own hair in their own way and time. It’s also not something that you totally figure out overnight. Regarding the brushing... I feel you on that. What I do is brush my hair with a tangle teezer in the shower and then do one final rinse with cold water. I also diffuse my hair when I want it to look better. I try to just do it on low heat or the cold setting. I also blow dry my hair straight on occasion. I agree that it’s not realistic for everyone to say I’m never ever going to style my hair again. Anywayyyy so glad that your are embracing your natural texture!! Hang in there!!

Love the color on your lips! I wish my lips looked like that when I put lipstick on

We all cheated in the beginning. Please just watch videos from people with your hair type, I mean your hair type now. Look at the curly Susie's videos. Forget the finger coiling in the beginning. It took me 3 months to get beautyful curls. You use way too much product. Don't use both in the beginning WaveMaker and believe in. Oh my God, forget the Denman brush in the beginning. What you need in the beginning is deep treatments, first for moisture and also protein after all that damaging. You have to keep patient. I'm in CGM for 1 year now, and I'm still figuring out what works. It took at least 3 month to get nice results. Please hang on, your hair will become more beautiful you will see.

@lindenpeters2601

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm saying! Almost all her problems are user error, not method error.

@kristinl2336

5 жыл бұрын

She specifically said that she enjoys heat styling and doesn’t want to give that up. Why push a method on someone? It’s her hair and she obviously likes variety.

@missbehavesclass6405

5 жыл бұрын

@@lindenpeters2601 your so right Linden😉

@missbehavesclass6405

5 жыл бұрын

@@kristinl2336 don't get me wrong, that's absolutely fine with me. I just saw her video and saw myself in the beginning of the CGM, and the ideas and tips bursted out of me. In the end all that matters is that you are fine with yourself and your hair 😉

@elisek1721

5 жыл бұрын

Miss Behave's class m

U didn’t fail. Everyone has different types of her and some products work for some and not others. I also use a diffuser if I have errands to run. Ur hair looks great.

Just found your channel, I've been doing the cgm since march. My hair still gets frizzy, it doesn't look great everyday. But I go by the bless this mess thing. The losing the hair thing is for several reasons, one is yes because you aren't brushing your hair unless you are in the shower so you'll get what feels like a crap ton of hair coming out and two with curly hair the hair you naturally shed doesn't fall out of your hair like straight hair because it gets caught up in your other hair. Id suggest on days you want to wear your hair curly to Clarify your hair with a shampoo, rinse Put on a hair mask for 20 minutes with a plastic cap to trap the heat, rinse Put in a light leave in conditioner, I'd recommend As I Am, while still in the shower with wet hair Finger detangle then bend forward flipping your hair in front of your face and use a wide tooth comb to comb your hair in that direction, then squish to condish, this will cause your curls to clump together. While still bent forward add a gel using the praying hands method to gently distribute the gel then squish to condish again Grab your turbie twist wrap your head up When you are ready to diffuse your hair just use low heat and medium air for about 30 seconds each section, turn off the hair blower before you move it to the next section and don't turn it on till you have it in place. (Stops it from frizzing as much) Then just bounce around your head till it's like 75 percent dry. Air dry the rest of the way then scrunch out the crunch. Use whatever products you want, whether they are cgm approved or not lol it's your hair, just remember to bless the mess

As everyone said, you can't "fail" unless you stop caring completely. CG is just a series of methods that you need to test and try for yourself and fine what works. I personally hate all Deva products and only use my fingers to brush my hair while my conditioner is in - if I brush product through it just seperates my curl clumps. I always diffuse my roots to give extra volume. It's been a year and I am still learning new things about my hair. I hope you give yourself time to explore your own methods and find what works best for you!

I love styling my hair (with heat for ease) and colouring my hair AND my curls. I just braved it out as my curls transitioned for six months or so (I know it can take WAY longer, I was lucky) until I went back to the occasional straightening or colouring/bleaching and they have never looked better. It’s just about finding a good balance. As for not liking having wet hair and using a diffuser, I wash my hair during the evening, let it dry for half an hour to form a bit of a cast and then loosely plait it and sleep. Works well and avoids waiting for hair-drying. :) the curly girl method can be adapted for what you need, it’s not set in stone and you know your hair better than anyone! -sorry for the essay lol

The fact that you've given up heat already will do wonders for your hair. I cut out heat about 3 years ago, just heat and have noticed a HUGE difference. Baby steps. Not everyone's the same (thank GOD!) My daughter has SUPER cork screw curls while I have...surfer hair? So she needs SO much product where I don't need that much. Honestly I gasped when I heard you say, "someone told me to brush my hair before a shower". I'm right there with you, I can't brush it dry.

You were super brave uploading this because, you're right, Curly Girls can be intense! I've been doing the process for 11 months and am still learning! You probably get so many unwanted comments every day but I felt like I needed to say this! Fine hair is a difficult beast. My curls are fine and the CG method isn't ideal because of all the products everyone uses. You have to DO YOU! Use what your hair needs and not what everyone else uses. Lots of people cheat here and there. I personally also diffuse. The diffuser lessens the damage a mammoth amount so long as your dryer isn't too hot. The important part about cheating is some rules are more guidelines and some are super strict. Silicones are a NO regularly.. But want to blow dry? Use a silicone product before hand to protect your curls from heat and then let the silicone wear out. We also go through a transition phase and your hair won't be happy when you first start the method. You have the push through to find your potential. My hair improved drastically at 4 months. One last thing!! Hair loss is natural and you're right, it looks like you're losing more because you're not brushing it out regularly. It might look like a ton but for most people, it's the healthy amount. Don't stress about it if you know you're healthy. Products aren't going to make you bald... your health might!

Ive been trying the curly girl method for about 4 or 5 months, And i agree it gets super intimidating, A lot of the articles i read Say you need to use leave in conditioners, oils, creamy heavy conditioner, And almost none of them mention that curly girls with low porosity hair Just cannot do all that! Heavy leave-ins and cowashing and all that just doesn’t work for everyone and that’s Ok. the build up can get crazy within such a short time! ive been trying to understand my hair more and take what i like out the cgm and it’s going great so far so i advise that. Love your hair pattern btw

Diffusing is totally fine!! Just make sure to do it on the lowest settings or the cold setting

Have you watched any videos by real life curly girl? She has fine hair and you may find her routine helpful.

@sotxgalwtex980

5 жыл бұрын

Love Real life curly girl, and a lot of help from Instagram accts as well. My hair is fine as well, and is super dry. I find products at TJmaxx, Marshalls. Deep Steep conditioner for damaged hair has aloe, extracts, real clean, not super thick consistency. I just dilute it a lot and leave in, refresh next day with water and scrunch it in. Switch up between this and Acure conditioners, also first found at TJmaxx in mark down shelves. I dont spend a ton on the products. And NO to the brush, never use a brush, yikes. I need a Pik though, saw a gal on Insta with one with wide teeth & looks helpful. Gal in video only tried a month?? Needs more time.

@Rosie-uf5ox

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! She is awesome, and so is Swavy Curly Courtney!

6:11 omg that was like some scary movie vibe: thought the intense curly girls were coming! Lol

@14kcollins1

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment on here 😂

Blow dryer on cool setting! Go in there and dry your roots and it feels less weird while you wait for the rest to air dry. Then scrunch out the crunch. Plus I use low heat on my diffuser sometimes to get more volume, whatever!

a sulphate shampoo once in a while is good for clarifying. like every couple of washes. the cgm can be excessively restrictive at times

I highly suggest you talk to people on the Curly Girl subreddit or the NaturallyCurly website. Many people with varying routines will be willing to help you out, and many of them also use silicones and sulphates in their products, so you can get better help from them. I find that the feeling that you "failed" only comes when you haven't spoken to enough people with varying routines or have only read the book. The community was what kept me going in the early months when even my own mother didn't encourage me to try :)

You're skin is beautiful! I know that this doesn't have anything to do with the video, but it's worth mentioning. 😁

Thank you for this video. I tried it for a month and flunked our. I’m not gonna deny that the results were nice, but in the end, it’s just not compatible for my lifestyle. I like to be done when I leave the house in the mornings and don’t have time at work during the day to deal with makeup or hair. And with the kids, I just prefer to have easier to manage hair so I can get them together in the mornings. Bless the ladies who give it their all! I just realize that I need a quicker, less intensive style and also like to change it up and color my hair.

Try squish to condish to form bigger clumps and more thick curls. Then give application whilst upside down a go for more volume. Get gel right to the root. Also use a diffuser blowdrier to dry your hair and get more volume so if you won't plop you can immediately start drying it

I think I've found my spirit animal when it comes to the CGM 😂 I struggle so hard

I 100% get where you are coming from!! & many girls know your pain. Ever since I started the curly girl method, my scalp has become an oily buildup mess. I’ve tried every tip under the sun online and i can’t figure it out. If anyone has any shampoo and conditioner recommendations I would greatly appreciate it. I have fine 2b/3a hair. My current routine includes Deva Curl styling cream, Shea Moisture miracle styler leave in, & Tresemme hair spray. I know the hair spray is not approved but it’s the only thing that keeps my frizz at bay and I still get touchable waves. Gel just ways my curls down.

Love this and you! And your culy bangs are so cute ive been thinking about them myself! I was the same way with the CG method. I have been doing most of the stuff for about 6 months and even though I dont follow all the rules it deffinetly helped my curls (i used to straighten almost everyday😅) but im in the same boat as you i love to change my hair and have different look. So the method is just not for me. More then anything it helped me be more aware of the products i use. Whatever floats your boat! As long as you are having fun and loving your hair!