Eversogorgeous does the banding method, dividing her hair into two sections and wrapping a hair tie down the length of each section. The wash n go is my goto and all time favorite hairstyle. Aug 03, 2011 the no shampoo method works well with the tightly curly method as well. Ive since stopped using the tightly curly method and now im following a slightly modified version of the curly girl method aka the method where i occasionally use silicones. I do not recommend this at all stay away if you have thick curls. As cowashing has become more popular, consumer demand has spawned a new hair product, the cleansing co wash, which proponents claim removes buildup from the hair and. Wow, thats a lot of shrinkage with that method, but the curls themselves look very nice. The curly girl method ive always dreamed of my waves being ringlets and getting amazing curls all over my head, but always thought my hair just wasnt that curly. Curly girl handbook by lorraine massey and curly like me by teri laflesh. Tightly curly method simple hairstyles for wash n go a. Ive noticed that some books written by very talented hair dressers often leave out the detailed instructions for what to do because. The best wash and go routine for defined and moisturized curly hair.
Ive not had to use any styling products since, i just make sure i braid my hair at night then in the morning use a little water and conditioner and its as good as new. Either way to get the real deal on these methods check out these two books. Wash and go routine for curly girls best natural hair videos. Dawnyele who is dearly missed was a tightlycoiled type 4 who experimented with the curly girl method in the summer of 2012. There is a lot of information online, yet the book will answer all of the. Its the most used term in the world of natural hair. The curly girl method is an approach to hair care designed for naturally curly hair that has not been chemically relaxed. I use a modified version of the tightly curly method. My wash and go s would be a little on the crunchy side right after they dried. How i achieve my wash n go curly afro the naturalista. May 01, 2010 curly like me is the offthegrid, doityourself owners manual for tightly curly hair. If you want to follow the curly girl method for curly hair, use a clarifying shampoo to remove any dirt, oil, and styling products that have built up on your hair and scalp. Tightly curly hair isnt like any other type of hair, and it needs totally different care to.
In this book, you will learn not only how to care for your curls but. This setting lotion is infused with nourishing ingredients such as jojoba oil, panthenol, silk amino acids, and wheat proteins, all essential for providing moisture, retaining moisture, and sealing the cuticle for an overall healthy shine. Well, a fellow natural mentioned that by using the praying hands method in the shower versus shingling individual curls section by section, she was able to achieve a more defined wash and go in just 30 minutes total. For the summertime my hair routine has changed as far as my wash n go is concerned. It would also look a little flat i would cowash, then leave my tresamme naturals conditioner in, coconut oil, then kccc. My wash and gos are less frequent since im seeking to reduce tangling and knots. May 12, 2012 people are consistently confusing it with the tightly curly method which is a conditioner only method. How to grow your hair healthy, long, and strong by. The cg method is a hair care regimen developed in 2001 by lorraine massey and was created to help people with curly hair grow the healthiest natural hair possible since curly hair is prone to. I think i might try the tightly curly method because i kind of want more shrinkage opposite problem as you, haha. Curly girl method vs tightly curly method curlynikki forums. For a while i believed that i couldnt go back to my natural curl pattern and would. Achieving elongated curls with body curlynikki natural. Mar 01, 2019 i wash my hair, use knot today leave in or kimmaytubes mix, comb thru then apply kinky curly custard section by section.
I have tried the cleansing method for this curl type and found it simply was not working for me. Feb 28, 2011 lorraine massey is the author of curly girl. The curly hair method you should be following, according to. The method can also be used on kinky, coily, and wavy hair, which are often treated as curly hair types or curl patterns on hair care websites and in hair typing systems. The number one bete noire of the curly girl is the split end, which we get with alarming frequency. On the plus side, my curls are juicy and they arent frizzing up even though im not sleeping with anything on. Since becoming natural i have used the tightly curly method. The wash n go is probably my favorite natural hairstyle to wear. To preserve your wash and go over night, its as easy as pulling your hair into a low or mid height ponytail, securely loosely with an elastic or satin scrunchie. Curly girl methods debunked by a professional duration. I stumbled upon this method back in 2012 and officially started it january 20. Curl girl clean curls co wash sulfate free cleansing conditioner. When it comes to growing healthy and natural hair, one of the most effective techniques is the curly girl method cg.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. So tonight when i was using it, i wondered what was in it that was making it lather a little as it felt so mild, as if there wasnt really anything cleansing. How i choose conditioner to define curls and condition hair one of the major components in using the tightly curly method or any method for that matter. Sep 26, 20 tightly curly method simple hairstyles for wash n go a million really cute hair styles for my hair type, now how to hold the curls stay safe and healthy. The tightly curly method curlynikki natural hair care. Personally i enjoy using the tightly curly method for styling my hair. Log stands for liquid oil gel, and its just a cute way of remembering how she is currently doing her wash and gos, and quite frankly its kinda. The curly hair method you should be following, according. She now works independently, teaching the curl by curltm cutting technique and leading the movement to more natural hair care products with the launch of her new company, curlyworld tm.
I went from short, crunchy hair that always felt more like a nest than hair, to long happy spirals that now reach my hips. Cg method hasnt worked, so far, for my tightly coiled hair. Curly when hair is completely dry, bend forward and fluff from underneath to create lift. I start with freshly washed, conditioned and detangled hair. Pantenes truly natural hair cowash cleansing conditioner feels just like youre washing with a conditioner. My main two hair productsstylers are conditioner and oil. I know, i know, i know, yet another method of doing something for our natural hair, and we are practically drowning in acronyms already. Dec 10, 2012 though she didnt exactly use the curly girl method, cynthiarf was the type 4 queen of washngos, frequent cowashes, and finger combing, which are components of the regimen. Wash and go with aspects of the tightly curly method.
It was paula, in her book dont go shopping for hair care products without me that taught me to ignore all the miracles they tell you a product will perform on the front of a product, and just read the ingredients the only place. Do a cowash with tresemme naturals conditioner and rinse completely out. My mums hair is stunning ringlets and i had such hair envy, so when i saw curvy wordy mention the curly girl method i was intrigued. The only catch is that our hair is actually quite fragilethough it may at times seem thick or even stubborn and unmanageable. My natural hair story and learning the tightly curly method. What sets this approach apart from others is the fact that it can be applied to anyone who has curly hair, it is not just for african hair, in fact, its creator, lorraine massey is.
In this book, you will learn not only how to care for your curls but to cherish them, while saving you time, effort, and money. Buy her book or go to her website for specific instructions. My wash and go s are less frequent since im seeking to reduce tangling and knots. I have done the curly girl method in the past and it works fine but i find that if i dont put a styler on top i cannot get more than 2 days out of a wash and go maybe 3 if the stars are properly aligned. Ive been using the tightly curly method for about a month or so now and ill swear by it. It is similar to the no poo method in that it discourages the use of shampoo. Feb 28, 2020 most curly hair methods follow a general process. Tightly curly method simple hairstyles for wash n go. Thanks so much for watching my 2016 updated wash n go routine. My wash and go routine that i use to achieve moistured, defined and culs that last all week without restylingl this routine works for multiple hair types.
Then move up to the next tangled spot in that section and comb it gently out of. My hair is very fine and fluffy, so it gets big as fuck. I love the curly girl method as it forever changed the way i see and care for my hair. How i choose conditioner to define curls and condition hair. This book is a must read for any person with naturally curly hair. Check out my post on how i do my summertime wash n go.
There is a 3c thread titled whats your wash n go method, check it out, it has tons of posts where ladies share their methods and products used. How to grow long healthy hair with the curly girl method. Getting a simple routine down for you wash and gos is pivotal for success. Your natural curls are stunning works of art exactly as they grow from your head. The curly girl method explained if youre transitioning to natural hair there is a high chance you heard about the curly girl cg method to care for your hair. And you only use a comb with big, widelyspaced teeth. I tell ya, once i find products my hair likes, i stick with em, honey. I get lots of questions about my wash n gocurly afro, so i wanted to give you the rundown on how i achieve this look. Curl girl cowash sulfate free cleansing conditioner. Eversogorgeous does the banding method, dividing her hair into two sections and wrapping a. Apr 25, 2016 thanks so much for watching my 2016 updated wash n go routine.
My hair is much happier, i cannot believe the change. Tightly curlyfractal curly girl method long hair care forum. These instructions will go over the basics, but they will be given in much more detail, with lots more information in the book. My hair responds better to a combination of methods curly girl method is too restrictive my hair is tightly coiled and according to the method fractal or zigzag curls. With the techniques i go over here and in the book, your need to ever separate your hair in the first place will be. When i do a wash and go and put my hair in a pony, it dries straight weird and curly at the ends.
As soon as i began to figure out how curly hair needs to be treated, instead of trying to force it to be like straight hair, that was when things began to turn around for me. I think even if you have super tight curls this method can work. The next time you wash your hair, massage a sulfatefree conditioner into your scalp instead of using shampoo. Henna, curly girl method, tightly curly method minimalist beauty. She does not use twist outs, but instead uses the curly girl method of just letting your hair air dry as it is. People are consistently confusing it with the tightly curly method which is a conditioner only method. This will help wash out any remaining particles from your hair, cleanse the ends. Pantene truly natural hair cowash cleansing conditioner. Dec 25, 2009 i did the tightly curly method on my hair 2 days ago, and i justi love it so much. One way to establish a great wash and go is through cowashing. Though she didnt exactly use the curly girl method, cynthiarf was the type 4 queen of washngos, frequent cowashes, and finger combing, which are components of the regimen. My wash and go routine that i use to achieve moistured, defined and culs.
Surprisingly my method for styling my wash n go is the exact same as my previous summertime wash n go post back in 2015. Discover the techniques you need to celebrate your curly hairnot fight against it. You learn how to wear the curls that grow out of your head. I never looked back since because this became an ideal method for me as i was a sufferer of dandruff and dry hair. Terris method is called the tightly curly method not the. It keeps my hair moist feeling, and has also helped in curl definition when i spritz it mixed with water on to refresh after wash day.
I read countless books and articles, tried numerous products and asked. Ive not had to use any styling products since, i just make sure i braid my hair at night then in the morning. Its simple, easy to maintain and makes my curls pop. The no shampoo method works well with the tightly curly method as well. The handbook, founder of devachan salons, and cofounder of devacurl products. I have been reasonably satisfied with my regimen, products and my hair ever since ive been natural. On the plus side, my curls are juicy and they arent frizzing up even though im not sleeping with anything on my hair. Mar 12, 2018 cowashing natural hair and the curly girl method its almost summer time. Curly like me is the offthegrid, doityourself owners manual for tightly curly hair. Thats basically what i do a combo of cg and tightly curly. I also now do twist outs and braid outs to achieve elongated curls.
I leave conditioner in my hair but i also use a creamy styler on top. Just a quick compilation of hairstyles during the time i was on the 3 months challenge of tightly curly method. Curly girl method modified for my natural hair needs. Keep in mind, however, that if you have recently worked out, you should wash your hair in order to rid it of sweat and dirt, despite you individual hair type. Among other things, it calls for the use of a cleansing conditioner in place of shampoo also called conditioner washing or cowashing, no silicones used in many commercial. Humectants, dew points, and humidity dealing with frizz. Heres my wash and go routine for low porosity curly hair using the tightly curly method by terri laflesh. My wash and go routine for low porosity hair youtube. Not so much anymore, as my hair has gotten thicker and longer and more prone to. Co washing means using only conditioner to wash or cleanse your hair. Since the tightly curly method involves using a denman brush to define. Thanks for putting that out there, because all i do is wasted product and time while i could have been doing some other fab style that works with my hair texture.
You need to use a lot of conditioner in order to make the tightly curly method work. Here are 10 ways to stretch your hair without using heat. I did the tightly curly method on my hair 2 days ago, and i justi love it so much. In this video check out how jess does her wash and gos. From now on, the only time you get to comb your hair is when its wet.
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