I hate my hair! It’s so frizzy! Ugh, I HATE MY HAIR!
Yup, we get it. People with curly hair know that its bad hair day 99% of the time. We can count on one hand the number of good hair days we’ve had. It frustrating, infuriating and for some of us, it is our main insecurity.
But what if I told you that there’s a way for you to have good hair days every day because there is!
The Curly Girl Method is a guide to getting really excellent hair using (and avoiding!) specific products and styling techniques.
Here’s how to do it:
Step 0: Final Wash / Reset Wash
This step is to be taken before you begin your Curly Girl journey or if at any given time during the Curly Girl process you use any products with silicone or wax. To find out if your current shampoo or hair products are Curly Girl Method approved, click on this link.
All you will have to do in this step is use a sulfate-filled clarifying shampoo when washing your hair to remove all silicone buildup.
Step 1: Co-wash/cleanse
Use a CGM-approved cleansing conditioner or sulfate-free shampoo to wash your hair. Rub it into your scalp and massage with your fingertips or a shampoo brush for 60 seconds, at least.
If you’re wondering, yes, it does matter, do you want nice curly hair or not? You do, don’t you? So set the timer and massage your scalp. One that is done, rinse out the shampoo.
Step 2: Condition
Apply a handful of CGM-approved conditioner to the bottom half of your hair and then begin detangling with your fingers or a large-tooth comb. Once your hair is free from knots, rinse out most of the conditioner.
Step 3: Style
While your hair is still wet, apply a CGM-approved gel or curl activator, we recommend the Cantu Moisturizing Curl Activator from the ends to the roots of your head.
Don’t just apply it randomly, use one of the following methods.
Step 4: Dry
To dry your hair, plop it on the top of your head with a cotton tshirt or a microfiber towel for 5-15 minutes, if you don’t know how to plop your hair then click on this link.
Then, let your hair go and leave it to air dry or diffuse your hair on low. Once it is 100% dry, gently scrunch your hair with your hands to get rid of the gel coating.
That’s it. All you have to do now is stick to the routine and you will always have beautiful curls on top of your head. Say goodbye to the frizzy, unmanageable hair you once had.
