![]() ![]() Heat styling-that’s blow drying, curling, straightening-goes against the bible of CGM. This means that you’re better off throwing out products with silicones, wax, heavy hair butters and any water-insoluble ingredients that cannot be removed with solely co-wash. Instead of the usual shampoo-and-conditioner pairing, CGM relies on co-washing (or conditioner-only washing). This means no sulfates and no drying alcohols-oil-stripping ingredients that can be frequently found in your run-of-the-mill commercial shampoos. All I needed was a healthy dose of hydration.ĬGM banks on this same philosophy: when it comes to curls, hydration is key. It’s a shame that I tried all those things before I finally learned that what my skin needed wasn’t to be stripped dry. The first instinct is to “treat” oily skin by drying it out-with cleansers that leave skin squeaky-clean, astringent toners, drying clay masks, you name it. There’s a considerably lengthy list of no-no’s when it comes to taking care of curly hair, and as Ria broke down each no-touch ingredient, I couldn’t help but think of how many experience a similar learning curve with skincare. It sounds almost like any other hair regimen on the surface, but before cutting to the chase, there’s plenty of unlearning that needs to be done. The Curly Girl Method takes root in three key steps: first is cleansing, second is hydrating, and lastly styling. RELATED: Zoom-Ready Hairstyles For Your Next Video Meeting She stressed that CGM also happens to have an entire community of women to back it up. An online community for shared tips, tricks, and moral support when it comes to all things curls. However, being the founding force of Curly Girls Philippines. Speaker Ria Fernandez made it clear: CGM is one of those things that gets worse before it gets better. When we learned about the Curly Girl Method during one of Ellana Cosmetics’ beauty live streams. ![]()
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