Alright, so the curly girl method is super confusing because there is SO much information out there. I’ve been at it for a year as of this month, and I still have more awkward hair days than good ones. Often I have to look at photos of other people’s progress further along to keep myself motivated.
That said, I still think it’s worth it, and you get better at it as you go!
If you’re a “wavy” like me (curlies often call our texture a “loose curly pattern.” They’re so generous and sweet lmao), things are a bit different than they are for curlies.
1. Even though I have thick hair, the individual strands are extremely fine. I tried and found I can’t ditch shampoo entirely the way people with coarse hair can. Instead, I use what’s called a “low-poo,” which is a shampoo without sulfates, petroleums, and specific alcohols that are especially drying. You WILL however, go longer between washes. I wash my hair every 5-8 days now, unless I get dirty or super sweaty working of course. You’ll also stop using a brush.
If you have coarser hair or thicker curls, you may go the no-poo route and eventually cleanse with conditioner or cowash only. Everyone is different!
2. I can’t use gel to make a “cast” to define my texture. Gel is too heavy for my fine hair. Instead, I use lightweight mousse if I use anything at all. Usually I just opt to forego any product but a light leave in conditioner.
3. The method of applying conditioner is different for wavies. Combing or finger-raking products through our hair breaks up our modest amount of texture and leaves our hair limp. Instead, I recommend the “squish to condish” method. Look it up on YouTube.
4. Protecting your hair is the same as it would be if you were a true curly. You should sleep with it in a satin wrap at night, wet-detangle it gently, periodically do deep conditions, etc.
5. Don’t expect the results of someone with curly hair. This doesn’t change the texture of your hair. If you don’t have curls, they won’t magically appear. It simply enhances whatever texture you already have. In my case, that’s loose waves.
If your hair is straight, but it always looks frizzy, dull, and limp, chances are you actually have wavy potential, and this method will add a little bounce and shine back to your hair.
If you want to try it out, google curlsbot. You can copy and paste the ingredients from different products to see whether they’re curly girl approved. I also suggested following instagrams of people with similar hair textures to yours who do the method.
I also recommend AGAINST the common folly of getting started, which is thinking you need to go out and buy like 30 different expensive products. You’ll find a lot of affordable drug store brands are curly girl approved. I use these guys as my leave-in conditioner.
They’re literaly $0.89 in most stores. I admit I use a more expensive conditioner, but use these as my leave-in, so they last forever too.
You can start small and work toward trying out pricier stuff down the line once you get a hang of sticking to the method and picking out the right ingredients.
It’s also worth noting that there is a class-action lawsuit against devacurl over hair loss, so many people are moving away from the brand now.
Anyway. The point is, if you think you might have even a little unlocked texture potential like I did, it’s worth a shot! Good luck!
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