Going CG (Curly Girl Method)

**OleanderTime** · June 10th, 2011, 10:00 PM

Has anyone followed the Curly Girl Method? I'm trying it for two reasons: (1) to bring out my natural waves, and (2) to grow it longer (less combing, no heat). So far, it's only been a few days, but I think I'm liking it.

**krissykins** · June 10th, 2011, 10:46 PM

I never tried the CG method, though I was an avid CO washer for many months. I just popped in to say WOW. The difference is astonishing and beautiful!

**bettylibertine** · June 10th, 2011, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by krissykins

I just popped in to say WOW. The difference is astonishing and beautiful!

This!
I'm amazed at the change. It looks gorgeous!

**pixiestar** · June 11th, 2011, 12:09 AM

Wow great difference. I've been trying it, not found my perfect products yet

**Fufu** · June 11th, 2011, 12:18 AM

Oh whoa, the CG method works very well for you. It certainly brings out the waves and curls in your hair. Gorgeous.

**CoconutLover** · June 11th, 2011, 03:22 AM

Wow! That is an amazing difference!
In the "Before" pictures your hair looks like a 1c/2a, but in the "After" pictures I would say it's a 2c/verging into the 3's - especially in the picture on the right!

I'm really glad that you've found a routine that works so well!

**Dragon** · June 11th, 2011, 03:33 AM

Thats a huge difference. Nice curls

**pelicano** · June 11th, 2011, 03:37 AM

Looks lovely.

I've tried it, but I'm not CG. My scalp needs a good scrub with shampoo, and my hair seems to benefit from shampoo too, as it's a whole lot less dry without it. I also don't like gels etc on my hair - my hair likes oils. Plus I can't get conditioner anywhere near my scalp, let alone leave some in my hair.

I'm afraid I lost a little respect for the author when I read in the book something a long the lines of 'if you have an itchy scalp, scratch it'. That's not a direct quote, but it was something like that! What I need for my scalp is a proper wash, not to scratch it.

**lapushka** · June 11th, 2011, 07:36 AM

The difference is amazing! It's gorgeous!

**Tuntenut** · June 11th, 2011, 09:08 AM

Wow, that's an amazing difference. It looks like you've spent hours and hours with hot rollers to get that look. Very impressive.

Can someone explain the Curly Girl method, or give a link? I've heard it mentioned many times, but I have no idea what it's actually about, other than making the world a prettier place with more gorgeous curls.