Curly Girl vs. Tightly Curly method

[Wildchild453]

faithVA

It's also better to finger detangle dry then wash. I usually finger detangle with some oil and then wash my hair in twists.

 

[Shadiyah]

Thanks Shadiyah, I will do my best to take my time. My hair isn't tangly at my ends. Its actually from the root to half way down. I can easily finger detangle the bottom half. I start at the bottom and work my way up. Then I slowly try to work on the top quarter and its crazy. I do what I can and I eventually leave it alone. I think I've already lost some hair in my crown But I am hoping it gets better like you said.

faithVA I am trying to reenact what I do but I think I start from the top but from the bottom if I use my brush.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA

It's also better to finger detangle dry then wash. I usually finger detangle with some oil and then wash my hair in twists.

Thank you Wildchild453. Don't think I could do it dry but that did give me an idea for next time. I will apply some conditioner to my hair and finger detangle in the shower under the running water. That should help. Then I will apply the conditioner to leave in after I have detangled. Thanks, that extra step should help out some.

 

[Curlykale]

I am "CG in braidouts" and I really like it.

I am a finger detangler with thick hair and my roots naturally mat like crazy. Keeping a no cone conditioner in my hair is what I do all the time, but what works for me is always air drying or moisturizing with at least the roots tightly braided (I am always in a braidout. even if I wore a twist out, my roots would be braided and the rest of the length twisted).

Another thing that keeps my roots separated and lubricated is using oil, without massaging the scalp: just smoothing the dry areas with oil on dry hair. Since I have thick hair, the oil gets absorbed, so I use it liberally. I cannot have scalp massages because those automatically give me a matted scalp.

I oil my roots on wash days as well, and I always sleep with my roots braided.
Finally, when I apply conditioner and leave in I also apply it to my roots, and I seal them as well.

 

[faithVA]

Thanks ladies for the information. This is only my first week so I will keep updating of my progress.

So far just the time savings alone on the twisting process has made it worth it.

 

[NikkiQ]

This is a very interesting and informative thread

I'll keep popping in here from time to time to see how it's going for you ladies.

Back to lurk mode

 

[thetall1]

I just started the CG method yesterday. I washed my hair, DC'd, then left the Tresseme's Naturals in my hair....I hated it. But, I will remain optimistic..on to day two. Tonight I plan on co-washing with VO5, then using Tresseme's again as a leave-in, but this time I will use a CG friendly styler, then twist. I will return with info on the results...

 

[MsLauren]

I been doing the CG method since I big chopped and I really like it. I used DevaCurl and Giovanni products.
When I'm in the shower I'll cowash, leave the conditioner in, and scrunch out the excess. I use KCCC gel and I haven't used a brush or comb in weeks. My curls really pop and I can get 3 day hair doing this method. Also my hair isn't as dry anymore.
I love this method!!

 

[thetall1]

Alright!!! 2nd day on the CGM, I must say is a success!!! yay! I co-washed my hair with v05 Moisture milk, I then used the Tresseme's Natural conditioner as a leave-in (this time using more conditioner), lastly I twisted my hair into 6 large sections. I covered my hair with a satin bonnet and went to bed. The next day (today) my hair was still damp, so I just used a little oil on each twist and placed my hair into a bun. I did use eco styler gel on my edges (which dried my edges out). Later on today, after work, I took my bun down and...OMG....hair feels like butter!!! Now this is what I'm talking bout'!! LoL
I can't keep my hands out of my hair!!! So what I plan on doing is plaiting my hair with oil tonight...that's it. Will check-in tomorrow?

Anybody else doing the CGM?

 

[faithVA]

Proudnapps[/USER];15947481]Alright!!! 2nd day on the CGM, I must say is a success!!! yay! I co-washed my hair with v05 Moisture milk, I then used the Tresseme's Natural conditioner as a leave-in (this time using more conditioner), lastly I twisted my hair into 6 large sections. I covered my hair with a satin bonnet and went to bed. The next day (today) my hair was still damp, so I just used a little oil on each twist and placed my hair into a bun. I did use eco styler gel on my edges (which dried my edges out). Later on today, after work, I took my bun down and...OMG....hair feels like butter!!! Now this is what I'm talking bout'!! LoL
I can't keep my hands out of my hair!!! So what I plan on doing is plaiting my hair with oil tonight...that's it. Will check-in tomorrow?

Anybody else doing the CGM?

I'm still in week 1. I will be doing my 3rd wash tomorrow and then another on Friday or Saturday. I was thinking of cowashing every day during the weekend since I'm off and then only once during the week for the first 2 or 3 weeks. We will see. I know I will do tomorrow and then at least once this weekend. I will update tomorrow.

 

[jamaica68]

So is anyone deep conditioning with the CG method? If so, where are you adding it to your routine? Thanks.

 

[faithVA]

jamaica68[/USER];15949683]So is anyone deep conditioning with the CG method? If so, where are you adding it to your routine? Thanks.

I haven't yet but I will be DCing. I will be following Mahogany Curls method and DCing first on damp hair, rinsing and then proceeding with a cowash from there.

You can DC then cowash/shampoo or cowash/shampoo and then DC. I'm not sure if it makes a difference. Mahogany curls only cowashes 1x a month but she DC's 1x a week. So she DCs, rinses and then applies her leave-in.

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

faithVA

It's also better to finger detangle dry then wash. I usually finger detangle with some oil and then wash my hair in twists.

Your curls are lovely and your hair looks so hydrated.

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

So is anyone deep conditioning with the CG method? If so, where are you adding it to your routine? Thanks.

I always do a dc pre CW.

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

I generally detangle after cw while wet. But sometimes, IDK why I do a detangleing session before I DC and CW. I think it gives me a chance to access my hair and Play, anyhoo I will be doing that today. Also plan on a simple CW to clarify abit and follow with an acv conditioner rinse. I am currently doing a Modified TCM, then putting in twists and braiding that up to put in a flat bun.
I say modified for I do not use the Denmen brush, I finger detangle.

 

[alove15]

I started curly girl about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I really like it so far. I actually look forward to wash days now sometimes I even throw on an extra cowash midweek lol. I just got to the stage where I can finger detangle without feeling like I need to go back through with a comb. I've also noticed that my edges lay down smoother, more moisture=less frizz. I usually DC right before the cowash. The whole in shower process now only takes me about 25 mins. I don't do wash and goes or use gel though. I usually airdry in large braids or twists.

 

[HanaKuroi]

My hair hates the denman. It is de debil. It breaks my fine strands. Do all you ladies use a denman?

 

[faithVA]

HanaKuroi[/USER];15951725]My hair hates the denman. It is de debil. It breaks my fine strands. Do all you ladies use a denman?

No. I'm finger detangling. I don't even know what I did with my denman.

 

[faithVA]

This is week 1, wash 4. I tried to prepoo with Suave Coconut Conditioner. I had it in my giveaway pile. It should have stayed there. If I prepoo in the future I will stick to AVG and oil. So I tried to cowash with the Suave Rinsed it out. Cowashed with the Tresemme, rinsed and then loaded my hair with Tresemme for my leave-in.

Tried to detangle while cowashing and while under the water but that wasn't working out. I will try it again in a few weeks. It was easier to finger detange this time. But it still took me 45 minutes to finger detangle. I twisted my hair up into medium twists for a twist out tomorrow. And sealed my hair with sunflower/grapeseed oil. Plopping now to get some of the excess water and conditioner out.

Still have a ways to go, but I can tell the difference from my 1st wash.

Friday will be the beginning of week 2 for me.

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

This is week 1, wash 4. I tried to prepoo with Suave Coconut Conditioner. I had it in my giveaway pile. It should have stayed there. If I prepoo in the future I will stick to AVG and oil. So I tried to cowash with the Suave Rinsed it out. Cowashed with the Tresemme, rinsed and then loaded my hair with Tresemme for my leave-in.

Tried to detangle while cowashing and while under the water but that wasn't working out. I will try it again in a few weeks. It was easier to finger detange this time. But it still took me 45 minutes to finger detangle. I twisted my hair up into medium twists for a twist out tomorrow. And sealed my hair with sunflower/grapeseed oil. Plopping now to get some of the excess water and conditioner out.

Still have a ways to go, but I can tell the difference from my 1st wash.

Friday will be the beginning of week 2 for me.

Are you Cw loose or in twists or braids. I only wash in twists. That has helped reduce my tangles. Before I started this it was a long detangling process for me. Now I am simply removing a few shed hairs.

 

[faithVA]

Vintagecoilylocks[/USER];15958333]Are you Cw loose or in twists or braids. I only wash in twists. That has helped reduce my tangles. Before I started this it was a long detangling process for me. Now I am simply removing a few shed hairs.

I section my hair in twists. Put I take the twists down to rinse and apply the conditioner. Then I twists back up.

My hair is too short to try to actually get to my scalp with the twists in and not have the twists unravel.

My shed hairs don't come out easily because they hang around my roots. Getting them out of there without a comb is challenging.


Even before trying this method, I would have to detangle at some point but I was using a comb. If I used a comb now it wouldn't take that long. But with my fingers thats a different story. One of the posters said it would get better as I go. So we will see.

 

[thetall1]

Tonight is another wash day for me...I plan on co-washing with Tresseme's Naturals conditioner, then using kinky curly's knot today as my leave-in, then finally adding a gel styler to my hair. I just can't do the whole "just using a leave-in" thing--not with my hair type. Question: Is Long Aid's Curl Activator Gel considered CG?

Also, I'm soooooo tempted to use a comb...somebody please help!!!

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

Tonight is another wash day for me...I plan on co-washing with Tresseme's Naturals conditioner, then using kinky curly's knot today as my leave-in, then finally adding a gel styler to my hair. I just can't do the whole "just using a leave-in" thing--not with my hair type. Question: Is Long Aid's Curl Activator Gel considered CG?

Also, I'm soooooo tempted to use a comb...somebody please help!!!

I am not a CG expert but the activator gel may go against the whole idea of letting your natural curl come out. A comb also breaks up the natural curl. Have you seen the Tightly Curly method. It sort of explains what our natural curls want to do. I don't comb or use the denman brush but I do separate my individual curls and that has helped reduse tangles. So the next wash day I have had less and less till they are so very little. I use this method on my daughter also who has very dense hair and we have not used a comb on her her since beginning the process.
That is why I say I am a modified TCM. It actually works better on my 4a and 3c hair than my lower level 2c/b hair. Check out a lot of 4a youtubers who are doing the method and it may make more sense to you.
Oh also I use some oli in my regular conditioner to prevent any crunch and helps with slip.

 

[faithVA]

Proudnapps[/USER];15961763]Tonight is another wash day for me...I plan on co-washing with Tresseme's Naturals conditioner, then using kinky curly's knot today as my leave-in, then finally adding a gel styler to my hair. I just can't do the whole "just using a leave-in" thing--not with my hair type. Question: Is Long Aid's Curl Activator Gel considered CG?

Also, I'm soooooo tempted to use a comb...somebody please help!!!

Sorry, I can't really help you with either of your questions. I haven't started using gels yet. I know you can use gels but not sure about that one.

As far as the comb, I am still finger detangling and finger combing. But I am also not doing WNGs. Each time I finger comb it does get easier. I know the first few weeks are tough but it may be well worth it to stick with it for at least 2 weeks to see if it is easier. Are you sectioning off your hair before you finger comb?

It is time consuming that is why it takes me 45 minutes. But hopefully that gets shorter with practice. It seems to be more about taming the hair to go in the same direction.

 

[faithVA]

Today is the start of week 2 and it was wash 1. I tried to prepoo with Suave Coconut. I threw that conditioner out. I think it really does make a difference what you prepoo and cowash with. I was disappointed with my results today. And for me prepooing just seems like a waste of time.

So I rinsed it out and my hair didn't feel great. Tried to finger detangle during the prepoo and in the shower. Neither seemed to be better than finger detangling after applying the leave-in. So for now I will just finger detangle after I apply the leave-in.

My hair didn't look or feel like anything special. It was a little easier detangling and finger combing than Wednesday. And I don't think I used as much conditioner. I finished the whole thing in 1 hr, which is really nice.

I tried to band my hair but it just made it into a stretched afro. I plopped for an hour and then pulled the back into a bun and rodded flat twists in the front. I applied gel and sunflower/grapeseed oil. I should skip the oil, it makes it look frizzier. My hair looks a little dull and frizzy. My ends weren't too bad to work with. I usually have to fight my ends when putting in flat twists. And I was able to easily pull the back of my hair into a pony tail holder for a bun later. Usually that's impossible.

So I at least had some positives today.

My next wash day is Sunday so I am hoping for better results.

 

[Vintagecoilylocks]

Today is the start of week 2 and it was wash 1. I tried to prepoo with Suave Coconut. I threw that conditioner out. I think it really does make a difference what you prepoo and cowash with. I was disappointed with my results today. And for me prepooing just seems like a waste of time.

So I rinsed it out and my hair didn't feel great. Tried to finger detangle during the prepoo and in the shower. Neither seemed to be better than finger detangling after applying the leave-in. So for now I will just finger detangle after I apply the leave-in.

My hair didn't look or feel like anything special. It was a little easier detangling and finger combing than Wednesday. And I don't think I used as much conditioner. I finished the whole thing in 1 hr, which is really nice.

I tried to band my hair but it just made it into a stretched afro. I plopped for an hour and then pulled the back into a bun and rodded flat twists in the front. I applied gel and sunflower/grapeseed oil. I should skip the oil, it makes it look frizzier. My hair looks a little dull and frizzy. My ends weren't too bad to work with. I usually have to fight my ends when putting in flat twists. And I was able to easily pull the back of my hair into a pony tail holder for a bun later. Usually that's impossible.

So I at least had some positives today.

My next wash day is Sunday so I am hoping for better results.

I struggled with suave coconut for a while and finally switched to their fruit line of conditioners. It actully made a difference. The coconut left my hair a mess and my DD. She now uses the strawberry and I can use green apple and the mango. The melon is nice for a light leave in. Adding my oils to these make for our leave-in.

 

[faithVA]

I struggled with suave coconut for a while and finally switched to their fruit line of conditioners. It actully made a difference. The coconut left my hair a mess and my DD. She now uses the strawberry and I can use green apple and the mango. The melon is nice for a light leave in. Adding my oils to these make for our leave-in.

Thanks. That is helpful to know. I may try a different kind in the future. I have tried the coconut and the shea butter and neither worked for me.

 

[Embyra]

Tonight is another wash day for me...I plan on co-washing with Tresseme's Naturals conditioner, then using kinky curly's knot today as my leave-in, then finally adding a gel styler to my hair. I just can't do the whole "just using a leave-in" thing--not with my hair type. Question: Is Long Aid's Curl Activator Gel considered CG?

Also, I'm soooooo tempted to use a comb...somebody please help!!!

yes long aid is curly girl last time i checked it doesnt contain mineral oil silicones alcohol

I use a comb and a brush to fully remove shed hair it doesnt effect my curl pattern as once i brush i then rake my fingers in my hair and my curls come back again

If I want to end up with dreadlocks then fingercombing only is the way to go

 

[Shadiyah]

can someone tell me if I made a mistake. I heard some talk about Ausie Moist and I don't know if it was on this form or youtube but I ordered it from Walmart... hey did you know if you order from them the shipping is only .97 it would take me more then 2.00 of gas to drive there. ok anyway I can not find that it don't have silicones in it. I know it don't make for tightly curly but I just want to know which pile to put it in. I like to have my things seperated to know which one I have to shampoo out.

 

[MsLauren]

can someone tell me if I made a mistake. I heard some talk about Ausie Moist and I don't know if it was on this form or youtube but I ordered it from Walmart... hey did you know if you order from them the shipping is only .97 it would take me more then 2.00 of gas to drive there. ok anyway I can not find that it don't have silicones in it. I know it don't make for tightly curly but I just want to know which pile to put it in. I like to have my things seperated to know which one I have to shampoo out.

From my knowledge, yes it has silicones.