5 tips for a successful Curly Girl Method!
5 tips for a successful Curly Girl Method!
You've probably come across it on social media: the curly girl method! You see it passing by on Tik Tok or on Pinterest, but what exactly does this method entail? How do you get your curls defined with this method? The curly girl method was invented by Lorraine Massey and it's all about avoiding harmful ingredients like sulphates, silicones and parabens. With these tips, your curls will be healthy again in no time!
Avoid using heat!
Using a straightener or curling iron can seriously damage your curls! So it is important to stop using these if you want this method to work. Let your hair air dry or use a diffuser on a low setting to gently dry your curls without using heat. Especially at this time of year, it is important not to go outside with wet hair. This is because the cold can also damage your hair. So gently scrunch your hair with the diffuser to prevent frizzy hair. Tip: use the Bye Bye Frizz Serum.
Do not wash your hair too often!
If you have wavy hair, you only need to wash your hair once a week. Do you have more curly hair? Then wash your hair only once every 10 days. In general, curly hair does not get greasy as quickly, so it is not necessary to wash your hair that often. This only brings more damage to your curls. When washing your hair, it is important to use products that are curly girl proof. First, apply this Deep Cleansing Shampoo. This is a sulphate-free deep cleansing shampoo. After that, use an Intense Moisture Deep Conditioner to give your curls a hydration boost!
Don't comb your curls too often!
Detangling your curls with a brush or comb will break down your hair and this will also make it harder for your hair to grow. Of course, we don't want that! It is therefore better to detangle your hair with your fingers. Did you know that when you use your fingers, you also massage the products into your hair better. This ensures better hydration! By using this detangler while detangling, you make the process easier. It is best to detangle your hair while showering when your hair is wet and soaked with conditioner.
Style your curls!
Now the trick is to model your curls beautifully and keep them that way! When you are done showering, rinse your hair with cold water to close your cuticles. While your hair is still wet, scrunch a little water out of your hair and hang your head forward. You apply a leave-in conditioner and don't be too sparing with this! Now you need to scrunch your curls properly. After scrunching, you can opt for a mousse or a gel. You apply these in the same way as the conditioner. The last step is to scrunch your curls with a shirt or a microfibre towel. This will make your curls soft and bouncy. Let it dry after this and you will have a beautiful bunch of curls!
Patience and experimentation
Finding the perfect routine for your curls can take time. With these tips, you should be well on your way anyway. Give your curls the time and love they deserve, and enjoy the beautiful curls that make you unique. In no time, you will have the healthy curls you have always wanted.
Be kind to your hair!
So be a little nice to your hair by not washing your hair too often and not using heat. With these five tips, you can start your curly girl period! Still have questions? Feel free to contact us!
