1 Month CG Method!! Recommendations Please

tambalina · 09-04-2012, 04:38 PM

So I have been experimenting with the Curly Girl Method for about a month now. While I am still working on my routine, I am getting more spirals in my hair than I ever thought was possible! They are very big and loose, but there nonetheless:

This was where I started:

It is a vast improvement!! VERY happy with my results! I have added a few new products into my arsenal: GVP Conditioning Balm (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!), Kinky Curly Knot Today, Kinky Curling Curling Custard, Giovanni Direct Leave-In Conditioner and Giovanni More Body Hair Thickener.

I am not a fan of the Giovanni products in general, but I think that is mostly due to the fact that I am not using the correct methods/amount of product that is optimal for my hair. The Kinky Curly products are fun so far and I have found that a little goes a long way in my hair. I comb product through my wet hair, flip my hair and scrunch in gel until I see uniform clumps. Sometimes my plop is for 30 minutes, sometimes I plop overnight, but my hair is still soaking wet in the morning. Waves wilt after 3 - 4 hours.

I still have no clue what my hairtype is, though. Right now, I think I am a 1c/2a, but I think I may have greater curling potential. Any recommendations (products/technique/styling tools) that will help me motivate MORE curl out of my waves?

asianrunner · 09-04-2012, 06:50 PM

I think our hair looks similar in that it can go straight very easily.

Have you thought about trying a gel on top of your curl enhancer? Aussie Instant Freeze, LALSG and GF Pure Clean gel are a few that come to mind.

tambalina · 09-05-2012, 10:41 AM

Thank you, asianrunner! Right now I use a dab of LALMMH gel to seal in the KCCC, but I may need to break down and start using a hair dryer again. Since I am growing out my hair, I try to stay away from heat styling if I can. Now I'll have to see if there is a better (gentler) way of using a hair dryer. Appreciate your help!!