03 May The Curly Girl Method. Curls & Waves Are In!
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[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The Curly Girl Method is the routine transforming haircare & maintenance for curly girls around the world. Discover how to get the most out of your curls.
Before the Internet boom and long before the existence of social media, back in 2000, many women did not know the best way to style and care for wavy hair that wasn’t quite curly, but wasn’t straight either. Foams, tweezers and flat irons accumulated in their bathrooms & dressers as they tried to achieve a look they could identify with.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1618487913081{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]New technology brought new forums, now long-forgotten, to share tips & tricks for curly hair maintenance, and finally, thanks to Lorraine Massey, who through her book Curly Girl: The Handbook established a method for curly & wavy girls to embrace & celebrate their natural curls. Later, social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok viralized this method, which is now used by millions of women around the world.
The Curly Girl Method is a lifestyle and a way to say “goodbye” to pigtails and the “Lion King” mane that comes from brushing against curl texture & breaking the wave. The Curly Girl Method is here to help you get the most out of your natural curls.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6413″ img_size=”280×521″ alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaniellelife/video/6843957129636891910?lang=es&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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What is the Curly Girl Method?
The Curly Girl Method is a care & treatment ritual for curly hair to achieve flexible, natural curls without frizz. To follow the trend, which is increasingly on the rise, you have to follow the steps thoroughly and trial different products to find those best-suited for you. Patience is critical.
The first thing to keep in mind, and one of the fundamental pillars of the philosophy, is to avoid using products that contain ingredients such as sulfates, silicones and alcohols, which exacerbate dryness. You should also avoid heat straightening with flat irons & hair dryers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1619534470630{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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What does the routine consists of?
We will divide this routine into 4 phases to help you achieve voluptuous curls.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1619534410373{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Phase 1: Say goodbye to sulfates
We already mentioned that this is one of the pillars of the Curly Girl Method. In this phase, we will do one final wash with products that contain sulfates, but not silicones, to help eliminate any residue that has accumulated on the hair stands. These products are easy to find in any store and from any well-known brand.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Phase 2: Wash and condition with appropriate Curly Girl Method products
Now we can begin! Starting now, cleansing products will be shampoos that are free of sulfates and silicones or also a Co-Wash. For wavy, fine or oily hair, shampoos without sulfates or silicone are preferred; for thick or dry hair, Co-Wash is recommended.
After cleansing, the conditioning step is essential. Apply to the lengths of the hair, from middle to tip, using a wide-tooth comb to help detangle. Leave on for a few minutes, then rinse.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1619534404272{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Phase 3: Drying and definition
This phase introduces cream, gel and foam products to define the curls, ensuring that all products are free of drying ingredients like silicones and alcohols. While hair is still damp, evenly apply and distribute products to the hair with the fingers in a comb-like motion, section-by-section, with a scrunch–scrunch gesture. This means squeezing the hair with the hand in a movement from the ends to the roots to help increase curl definition. Afterwards, place a microfiber towel around the head, which prevents frizz and helps curls take shape. After about 20 minutes, blow dry with a diffuser at the lowest temperature, as long as there is some heat, section-by-section, changing the position of the drying and the hair until the desired style is achieved.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Phase 4: Maintenance
Each morning, dampen hair in sections and refresh curls with the diffuser. If you want to boost volume at the root, use a wide-tooth comb together with the diffuser.
Just as the microfiber towel in Phase 3 is critical to prevent frizz, the fabric of your pillowcase is also important. There are different stores online to find satin pillowcases that prevent frizz overnight. In addition to this, it’s fundamental to protect hair before going to bed. For example, there are curl protectors called Puff, which prevent knots and frizz. A fundamental accessory for the curls of your dreams.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1619534446881{margin-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1620049352498{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”]
And there you have it! The essential steps to achieve beautiful, curly hair with the Curly Girl Method.
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The curl revolution has arrived!
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