The Ultimate Guide to the Curly Girl Method For Professionals - NATULIQUE ® Certified Organic Beauty (2024)

The Curly Girl Method is a hair care routine specifically designed for people with naturally curly or wavy hair. It is all about embracing those luscious locks and maximizing their potential!

So, what is the secret? The Curly Girl Method is all about avoiding products that can be harsh on curly hair – Like sulfates, drying alcoholes and silicones and staying away from heat tools, and brushing hair while dry, and instead, focuses on using specific products and techniques that promote hydration, definition, and curl retention – and to keep those curls defined and bouncy.

But that is not all – The Curly Girl Method also involves a unique approach to washing and styling curly hair. For example, you might “plop” your hair with a t-shirt to help define your curls, or “scrunch out the crunch” to soften your hair after applying a gel. It might sound a little wacky, and it is, but it can work wonders for some of your curly clients!

And. It is not going away.

So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newbie to the curly hair game, the Curly Girl Method is definitely something to consider. And hey, who doesn’t love a good excuse to embrace some wild and free curls? So go ahead, join the curly hair revolution!

The Curly Girl Method is an effective hair care technique for curly and wavy hair, focusing on the use of specific products and techniques to promote hydration, definition, and curl retention.

Hairdressers can benefit from this guide by understanding the steps and incorporating the method into their salon services.

By offering Curly Girl consultations, product recommendations, and tailored haircuts, hairdressers can cater to a growing market and help their clients embrace their natural curls.

In this section, we’ll share some essential steps and useful tips for successfully implementing the Curly Girl Method.

Whether your clients are just starting out or need some guidance on refining their routine, these tips and tricks will help them achieve the best possible results for their curly hair.

Proper washing and caring for curly hair is crucial in maintaining its health and appearance.

Here, we’ll discuss the Curly Girl Method’s approach to washing and caring for curly hair, focusing on the importance of hydration, gentle cleansing, and avoiding harsh ingredients.

We’ll also provide recommendations on how to address common challenges faced by those with curly hair.

The last wash is a critical first step in transitioning to the Curly Girl Method.

This process involves using a sulfate-containing shampoo to thoroughly cleanse the hair of any lingering silicone and product buildup.

In this section, we’ll explain the importance of the last wash and offer guidance on how to properly execute it to ensure a smooth transition to the Curly Girl Method.

The first thing for your client to do, when they want to start with the Curly Girl Method, is a “last wash”.

Your client will have to wash their hair in a shampoo that contains sulfate and has no silicone in it.

This is supposed to remove all the silicones and the built-up in your client’s hair, so your client can start from scratch.

After this, your client can begin washing their hair only with Curly Girl-Approved products.

Remind your client to be patient

Remind your client to be patient

After a hair wash, it is important that your client does not use a regular towel. This can result in making the hair frizzy and may break the strands.

Instead, use a cotton t-shirt or a microfiber towel to squeeze out the water by gently squeeze the hair in the towel. Do not scrunch the hair in the towel as it makes the hair frizzy (Also remind your client to do this at home)

Always try to avoid blow-drying your hair. If you or your client need to blow dry the hair in an emergency, use a diffuser. Blow dry the hair until it is approx. 80% dry and let the rest air dry. The diffuser distributes the heat and is gentler on the hair.

Avoid using heating tools

If your client uses the Curly Girl Method, it is important that you do not use heating tools in general. Heat styling tools can cause damage to curly hair by stripping away moisture and disrupting the natural curl pattern, which can lead to frizz, dryness, and breakage.

Heat can also cause the hair to lose its natural shape and bounce, which is counterproductive to the Curly Girl Method’s goal of enhancing and maintaining natural curls.

According to the Curly Girl Method, it is important to keep your curls moisturized so they don’t look dry and sad. That is why it is important to use a nourishing hair regimen that moisturizes the hair in depth.

Your client can use a good curly-girl-approved light and nourishing hair mask once a week, which is recommended by the Curly Girl-Method.

Leave the mask in the hair for 15-60 minutes or longer. Perhaps while they are doing some practical things at home or while they are just relaxing and watching TV. You can also suggest they even sleep with the mask – Maybe during the weekend as a little and ‘hyggeligt’ self-care project.

• No brushes or combs in dry hair. Always finger comb or or wide-toothed comb in wet hair
• No cutting when hair is wet. Instead, cut curl by curl in dry hair (Curly hair shrinks many centimeters when it dries)
• No cutting, thinning or ‘razorering’. Only cutting with scissors.
• No blow drying on high heat or high air speed. Only light blow drying with a diffuser.
• No washing with shampoo. Only wash with low-poo or co-wash.
• No drying with a normal towel. Air only, cotton t-shirt or terry cloth.

In this section, we delve into the technical aspects of the Curly Girl Method that can help hairdressers enhance their clients’ curls and waves.

By understanding and implementing these tips and tricks, you can elevate your salon services and provide your clients with the best possible curly hair care experience.

From plopping and refreshing curls to cutting techniques, these technical insights will empower you to unlock the full potential of the Curly Girl Method in your professional practice.

Plopping

Plopping is a method that you and your client can use when drying the hair, and which promotes the shape of the curls significantly.

How? You wrap your hair in either a cotton T-shirt or a terry towel. You have your head down and then ensure that the hair is collected on top of the head in the cloth while it dries for anywhere from a few minutes to an hour.

If your client uses the Curly Girl Method and uses silicone-free styling products, you can recommend this trick to them.

If they need to remove styling products or anything else from their hair between shampoos, they can just use lukewarm water. Massage the scalp well to loosen dirt and product residue, and finish with conditioner.

Alcohol is where it becomes a bit more tricky and we have to pay even more attention to the ingredient list.

Because according to the Curly Girl Method, it is okay to use products with cetyl alcohol, as this is rinsed out with water. Some of the many alcohols found on the ingredient lists are also fatty alcohols, which are actually nourishing and caring.

Dehydrating alcohol is the kind that Curly Girls should stay away from. These alcohols are often called “alcohol”, “alcohol denat”, “ethanol” or “methanol”. This is especially found in gel and sucks the moisture out of the hair.

If you use NATULIQUE in your salon, it might be nice to know which NATULIQUE products are approved for the Curly Girl Method.

Then you can quickly and easily guide the Curly Girls who come to your salon.

1. 1. All of the NATULIQUE Conditioners

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• Rejuvenating Hair Mist
• Beach Wave Ocean spray
• Root lifter Volume Tonic
• Spray and Leave Conditioner