Friday, November 18, 2011

Becoming A Curly Girl

Lorraine Massey's behind the DevaCurl products!
Maybe its because I get bored quickly or maybe its because I've had one too many hair fails lately.......or just that until my hair gets bra strap length, BSL, I need to be able to do something that takes less time effort; either way I've decided to use the CG method - curly girl method more often.

From my understanding, the 'curly girl' method is where you use mainly conditioner to style your hair as well as a gel/pomade to hold the curl, but the gel/pomade is optional. I've seen this book floating around www.naturallycurly.com, but didn't really think that I was interested in wearing my hair like this, plus I'm obsessed with wanting big twistout hair. Well, that big hair ain't happenin'....at least not yet anyway. I've had some major setbacks. I was thinking I would be roundin' the corner to BSL hair by now, but with post-partum shedding and my own stress, I haven't been really paying attention to my hair like I actually thought I was. {cue my violins}

Oh well, its a marathon not a sprint.

In the meantime, I'm gonna have some more fun doing something different. I've been really attracted to wash 'n go hair lately and now I. WANT. THAT. HAIR. After seeing how MahoganyCurls hair has grown in the past 3 years, by only using conditioner everyday, including during winter.....I've been converted. Check out more of her vids to see what I'm saying. Her hair looks so healthy, shiny and that's what I'm aiming for. To get my hair health back. I've already cut off 2" or more from just damaged ends, so I'm still at APL, arm pit length. Bleh.

Another source of serious inspiration has been Nisus, from www.itsjusthair.com. She has always had the best darn CG hair ever. She gets haircuts regularly to shape and change up the look of her curly locks. Her hair makes my jaw drop. Please visit her page and see what I'm saying! I wish my texture on top wasn't so loose but I think I will be going to a salon where they specialize in cutting curly hair next week. I'm excited! Here are some pics of me trying out the CG method:

I cut some bangs.



I didn't really know how to work with my bangs here. My curl pattern in the front of my head is so loose that it spoils the party. I plan to buy the Curly Girl Handbook and learn more about which products to use and why. In MahoganyCurls' vid about the CG method....she said that the book talks about using silicone-free conditioners. Once I read it, I'll do a review and share some more pics of my hair cut whenever I get the chance to get into the salon!

Happy Friday!

14 comments:

  1. my curl pattern in the front is so loose too! sometimes i think it is freaking straight! and then the back of my hair is so curly! i hope that this works for you, can't wait for your review! :)

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  2. Your hair looks so good!!! I do the the conditioner thing sometimes when I wash-n-go. And, I agree, Nisus's hair is amazing. I've been stalking her blog for quite some time. Be sure to let us know some of the tips you get from the book!

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  3. I love the look on you!!!

    I only do the twist outs occasionally. I am so lazy I just keep my hair in twists...but I will have to check out the curly method. Thanks!

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  4. @Faith - We have the same kind of hair texture situation. It sucks but when I figure out some tricks, I'll let you know.

    @Nik - Thanks! I salivate when I look at her hair....just like when I look at your big braidouts! Will share tips from the book soon.

    @Alida - Thanks! I'm lazier than twists. Watch MahoganyCurls vid and see just how quick it is. She has vids starting from her TWA, teeny weeny afro.

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  5. Oh lady!!! Gah....both of those ladies have terrific curls. So gorgeous. I would highly suggest the book, Curly Like Me. It helped me beyond words....and sounds much like their system. CONDITIONER. I think I also mentioned before...KINKY CURLY....they have fabulous products. Cannot wait to see your gorgeous curls grow and shine!!! Good luck.

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  6. I have the same issue about my curls in front and on top being looser and it drives me crazy. I think that's a very common problem. I'm looking forward to seeing how this works for you :)

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  7. I'm going to pass this on to Soraya because we just spoke of this today and this is definitely needed! Thanks so much! =]. Oh and love your hair. Add yourself to the list of hair inspirations ;].

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  8. I like your curls they look hella good! I can't wait till I have no more relaxed ends, I've been itching to chop. Lol!

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  9. Oh wow D you look fantastic..i really like the curly look on you! Now only if i can grow my hair fast enough..will be checking out the sites you shared..thanks!

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  10. I think your curls look fabulous! I tried the conditioner only for a while but it just weighed my hair down. I think my 2c/3a hair is not right for the method. Good luck with it, there are tons of success stories!

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  11. That sounds like the tightly curly method. Let us know how the book is.

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  12. Thanks ladies! I will be sharing tips from the book sometime in the future.

    @Mrs. H - don't chop yet!

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  13. @Mrs. Pancakes - Try taking vitamins. I like MSM and Biotin. Right now, I'm just doing MSM to get my edges growing back.

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  14. I LOVE the look D... Your curls are POPPPPPING!! : )) Super cute.. So pretty : ))

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