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What is the CG Method?
The Curly Girl Method, developed by Lorraine Massey, is a hair routine that focuses on caring for and styling curly hair without using harmful ingredients like sulfates, silicones, and drying alcohols. This method helps keep your curls hydrated and bouncy, preserving their natural beauty.Why choose the CG Method?
The CG Method offers numerous benefits for people with curly hair. By avoiding harmful ingredients and choosing products that nourish and hydrate your hair, your curls will look healthier and more beautiful. Moreover, the method helps reduce frizz and enhance your natural curl pattern!
CG Method; the step-by-step plan
To implement the CG Method, you'll follow a five-step plan. We'll walk you through these steps in detail so you can easily get started yourself.Step 1: Start with a cleansing wash
To begin the CG Method, it's important to thoroughly cleanse your hair. Do this with a final wash, a final wash with a clarifying shampoo containing sulfates, to remove any buildup from silicones and other products. Then, switch to CG-friendly products.Step 2: Choose the right shampoo
For the CG Method, you don't use regular shampoo, but a cleansing conditioner or a mild, sulfate-free shampoo. A good choice is the Fuente Moisture Shampoo or the Deep Cleansing Shampoo from Authentic Beauty Concept . This helps prevent your hair from drying out and preserves its natural oils. These shampoos provide gentle cleansing without stripping it of its natural moisture.
Step 3: Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Hydration is incredibly important for curly hair. Use a rich conditioner after every wash to nourish and detangle your curls. Authentic Beauty Concept's Fuente Moisture Conditioner and Replenish Conditioner are perfect for this. Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes and then rinse with cold water to close the cuticle and smooth out your curls.
Step 4: Styling with care
The right styling products are crucial for defining your curls and reducing frizz. Use a leave-in conditioner and a gel without drying alcohols. A great choice is the Authentic Beauty Concept Hydrate Spray Conditioner, which keeps your curls soft and defined. The Authentic Beauty Concept Replenish Spray Conditioner is also recommended, as it hydrates, detangles, and protects damaged locks.
Step 5: Dry your hair gently
Avoid using heat tools like blow dryers and straighteners. Let your hair air-dry or use a diffuser on a low setting. For best results, squeeze excess water from your hair with a microfiber towel or cotton T-shirt to reduce frizz. The Curl Coach Anti-Frizz Hair Towel is specially designed to protect curly hair!
Want to learn more about the steps of the CG Method? Watch this video demonstrating each step!
Extra care for your curls
In addition to the basic steps, there are some additional tips that can help you get the most out of the CG Method:
- Deep Conditioners: Use a deep conditioning mask like EVO Baby Got Bounce weekly to give your curls extra moisture and nourishment.
- Protein treatments: If you find your curls are limp and lifeless, a protein treatment can help strengthen and restore their bounce. Fuente Protein Shampoo and conditioner are excellent choices for this.
- Oil treatments: Natural hair oils like coconut, argan, or jojoba can add extra shine and softness to your hair. Apply the oil to wet or dry hair and leave it on for a few hours or overnight before rinsing.
