ARE YOU ALREADY FOLLOWING THE CG METHOD? READ MORE QUICKLY, BECAUSE I'D LIKE TO HELP YOU ON YOUR WAY.
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This hair care method assumes that naturally curly hair can become more beautiful again by adhering to certain rules. You remove certain ingredients from products such as sulphates , silicones and drying alcohols . These ingredients cause your curls to sag, dry out or become frizzy.
Once you follow the CG Method, you will only use CG products and you will see a clear difference after a few weeks. Your hair will becomeshiny again and your waves/curls will become more visible.
BUT HOW DO YOU START?
STEP 1: Final wash
Do afinal wash,you use a sulfate shampoo, this cleanses your hair well and removes silicones and build-up from your hair. The shampoo must contain sulphates, but must not contain silicone or mineral oil. A suitable shampoo is that ofZwitsal orKruidvat own brandDaily Mild Shampoo and can therefore be used once.
From now on you will only use CG-friendly products! Products without sulfates, silicones and drying alcohols.
STEP 2: CG-friendly conditioner
After the final wash, apply a CG-friendly conditioner, one without silicones. Apply the product to wet hair in the ends , holding it slightly away from your scalp, and let it absorb for at least 5 minutes.
STEP 3: Comb and rinse
Once the conditioner has been absorbed, run your fingers or wide-toothed comb through your hair to remove tangles and loose hairs. Because your hair is still full of conditioner, you don't create frizz. Avoid combing your hair when it is dry, as this will disrupt the curl pattern, resulting in frizzy, undefined curls. Is your hair combed well? Rinse out the conditioner. If your hair is very dry, try leaving a little conditioner on.
STEP 4: Drying
Turn off the shower and throw your hair forward and scrunch (squeeze) out some water with an upward motion. Optional in this step: squeeze some leave-in conditioner into your hair. To get even more water out of your hair, scrunch your hair with a cloth in your hands. Use a microfiber cloth or an old t-shirt for this, but never a regular towel. This is too rough for your vulnerable wet curls. If you want to twist your hair now, popping is a good method, just make sure your hair is still damp enough for the next step!
STEP 5: Apply styling products
You should now see that your damp curls are insmall bundles together. This is a good sign, which will become shiny and defined curls when your hair is dry. To keep your hair in this shape, now scrunch a CG-friendlystyling product such as a leave-in conditioner or cream into your damp curls. Start at the ends and work your way up, keeping some distance from the scalp. Make sure your hair is damp enough and each section is coated with a thin layer of product, less = more ! Start with approximately the amount of one euro coin. After applying the leave-in conditioner, style your curls with a layer of gel. This ensures frizz-free curls and gives a hard layer to your hair.
STEP 6: Blow dry with diffuser or air dry
Depending on your preference and the amount of time you have, you can blow dry your hair or let it air out. dry. If you let it air dry, don't touch your hair until it is completely dry. Move your head from right to left so that the hair does not lie flat on your scalp. When you blow dry your hair, always do so with a diffuser. The heat helps shape your curls and provides volume. Always blow-dry the roots of your hair first and the curls later, this ensures less frizz.
STEP 7: Start grinding!
Your hair should now be dry and the gel has created a hard layer around your hair. Don't be alarmed, this is the intent! You can now scrunch out this hard layer. Throw your hair forward and squeeze your hair until the curls soften and tadaaa! Abeautiful head of curls without frizz.
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By: Merel Mulderij