Curli Girls 82097 Deluxe Set with Pet, Mixed Colours, (Styles May Vary)

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After shampooing, flip your head over (bending at the waist), rake all your hair forward, then squish conditioner into the ends. Rinse your hair by squishing in palmfuls of water, then squish in palmfuls of gel. The water in your hair will help dilute and distribute the gel, while all the cupping and scrunching will encourage major curl or wave formation.

The CGM has also been adapted by those with wavy hair to suit this hair type - known as the wavy girl method. The rules for this method include: Are your curls extremely thirsty? Then treat them to an extra hydrating regular conditioner as a follow-up for a refreshed look and feel. Don’t worry if you have frizzy curls to begin with. It takes a long time to get those big juicy clumps of curls in the shower if you’re just starting out.Another rule is co-washing (short for conditioning wash), meaning zero shampoo and only using conditioner. Unsurprisingly, it’s a hot topic of frustration on forums for those following the original CGM (which has since been updated as many modern shampoos now omit sulphates). Curly– You can either rinse or leave the conditioner in at this point, depending on how much moisture you need. Joleigh added that, ultimately, water is the magic ingredient for curly hair. "Frizz is just dehydrated curls, so if you want hydrated curls without frizz, you need to allow as much water as possible in," she said. Opting for sustainability fits in perfectly with the Curly Girl Method and its natural approach to curl care and styling, so refrain from investing in imported hair gels and casts from the United States or elsewhere, and opt for those available at your local supermarket instead. So, now that you’ve ditched all your old shampoo brands, what products are you going to use for Curly Girl Method conditioning and/or co-washing?

Some have even been trained by the CGM queen herself. David & David is a salon based in Plymouth whose stylists use the Deva Cut technique, which was created by Lorraine at her Devachan salon in New York whereby each curl is cut individually, at an angle, to avoid disrupting the curl pattern. “We’re amazed at how far people will travel and how important and life-changing this cut is for so many of our curly hair clients,” they tell us. Other salons that offer the Deva Cut technique are Unruly Curls in London, Curl Truth in Southampton, The Curl Clinic in Leeds and Brave Curls in Scotland. Routinely co-washing or skipping cleanser completely doesn’t have great results for most,” says Claire. “Instead, choose a sulphate-free shampoo or a scalp scrub to keep your scalp clean.” If your hair is feeling particularly dry and brittle, leave the product in for an extra couple of minutes and let it work some conditioning magic. Rinse your hair thoroughly, ensuring you flip your hair over as well to get wash everything out. The residue could leave your curls looking and feeling greasy. Extra Hydration for Thirsty Curls

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Anabel Kingsley, brand president and trichologist at Philip Kingsley, reinforces the importance of scalp health. “Hair health is intrinsically linked to scalp health. For a balanced, optimal scalp environment, it must be clean to flourish and be healthy,” she says. “If you’re using the correct shampoo for your hair texture, it shouldn’t strip your hair. If it does, then it’s too cleansing and doesn’t contain enough moisturising ingredients for your hair texture. When it comes to looking after curly hair and wavy hair, it’s important to maintain natural oils for added moisture. The curly girl method avoids heat, chemicals and damaging techniques that will otherwise result in dehydrated curls and therefore, damage.