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I shower at night and I always sleep with my hair in the cast. It definitely helps my curls to last longer. No pineapple, no bonnet, just a satin pillowcase. 😊

Growing up, I was never allowed to wear long hair. Always had to wear a very short haircut or at least a ponytail because of my bushy frizzy "straight" hair. I was nagged constantly to cut my hair and even threatened to cut it while I slept. I'm quite old now with 50% grey (or silver) and have decided to grow it (even dream my deceased mother is nagging me to cut it), and I would look like a mermaid except when you're this old, it's more crazy cat lady. Anyhow I'm happy my hair looks as shiny, healthy and full as it does at my age so just going to see what happens.

Me and my mom both have curly/wavy hair but were never taught how to take care of it. You’re videos have helped me and my mom sm! Thank you for representing more wavy curl patterns! I feel like ppl shame having a less curly curl pattern.

I think some layers would release your curls so beautifully.

Woah.. someone who actually has my hair!!! I thought it was super weird how mine straightens out so easily prior to a wash day - but then has the same curly waves afterwards that you do! Subscribed - now I have to binge your videos to learn more 😅

I thought it was just me who thought that my hair had to get used to the new haircut, but you confirmed it👌 Generally, it takes a couple of weeks every time I do a radical change of look. Oh, that included the hair dye when I used to dye my hair as well.

your eyes pop wayyy more with short hair! really brings out the blue

I would love to see a next day refresh next! Oh and accessories, shower cap, pick, etc.!

Im going to go try this right now. I have had straight hair my whole life, but Covid gave me wavy curly hair and I'm trying to embrace it and learn how to do it. Thank you!

I absolutely love your new short hair! suits you so much! :) xx

Can I just say how grateful I am for you bleaching your hair!🤪! I have come into my curly hair journey with very compromised hair, and I have been thinking that my hair will never be very curly. However, seeing how your hair has changed after highlights gives me reassurance that, as my hair gets healthier and grows out, it will become more and more curly! Love your end result! And I will have to try the propping up of the diffuser!❤️

I got 6” cut off yesterday, came home and did a deep moisturizing (very high) protein conditioning mask, I used 1/3 of the normal of my styler, but, followed my same routine- my waves are huge, juicy & crazy. Your massive chop was my inspiration - thank you!!!!

Thanks so much! I didn’t get a new haircut but I had a bad health year. My hair is thinner and just reacting totally different to my old routine. You’ve made me feel a lot better about feeling like I’m starting all over figuring things out. Fyi-my hair and I are starting to feel healthy again!

I must have watched 20 videos on curly hair.😢 Your video was absolutely the best! I have naturally wavy hair but was never able to get definition. You are a terrific teacher! Thank you.🎉

Glad I came across your channel! I'm on the early side of my journey and while I love creators like Mell and other really curly girls, I'm more on the wavy side and won't get the type of results they do. This gives me a better idea of what it can be.

I have naturally low density fine high porosity hair and I do 80% of this routine especially the smooth out the crunch! I live S and E of you Courtney and the humidity here is how I designed my routine and ended up near 1:1 for this routine here:)

Only till recently did I realize I have wavy hair just like yours! I've been trying other tutorials but it always ended up looking frizzy and some areas wouldn't curl like the rest. This is the best tutorial for me! I can't wait to try this tonight!

What an interesting way to diffuse! I had given up on diffusing, because - like you experienced as well - my short waves just turn out reaaaally wonky and weird. I've been air drying it and sleeping in the cast, but that means I have to have time to wash my hair at a time when it leaves me with enough time to get it to dry before I go to bed. And as a mom, that's not always an option. I will definitely give this a try!

I love the whole “curl families” concept. Love your channel! Thank you, Courtney!

I like putting my conditioner on my roots I find it helps us detangling I don’t know how I could like detangling my hair without putting conditioner throughout my hair and only putting on the midst ends I don’t really find a problem with making my roots greasy I think you just have to be more thorough when rinsing it out

I'm right there with you, I love putting conditioner into my roots. My hair is so dry that if I don't, it gets super frizzy.

Curl Shock, now I know why my hair is not curling like it was when it was long. I got it cut off end of last year and to this day I can hardly get it as curly as it was when it was long and I thought less hair more curl, 100% not true. Thank you now i know i need to play around with it and try stuff that I couldn't when it was long.

I loved this video. I was missing watching you wash your hair. I don't mind at all that you use curlsmith a lot. I recently bought the Essential Moisture Cleanser and Conditioner with the Hydro Style Flexi Jelly and the Curl Defining Styling Soufflé and I LOVE it all! My hair is so happy and I get day 2 hair!!!! I also bought the curlsmith hair dryer and it is perfect. I love how it doesn't get to hot. Thanks for all you share. It is very helpful! ☺

Your hair still looks wavy even when it stretches out. My hair can stretch out too, and then look wavy after washing

I've been loving the shine gel too! I also do the overnight cast thing since I wash in the evenings.

This is so weird, after following you for a while I watched this one for the first time and you’re new routine is exactly what I’ve been doing. Sleeping in my cast for me has been a game changer. Much love ❤️

It's interesting to see how your styling products and techniques have changed. I have hair about the length of yours, medium texture, and it's high porosity due to me coloring it so I've always had to use way more product even though my hair was half as long as yours. At first I thought I was doing something wrong. But it seemed to be what worked for me so I kept doing it. I'm glad to see your new routine here. It is some much needed validation that maybe I wasn't doing it wrong after all 😆 Also sleeping in a bonnet really helps my longevity!

Brushing off of the top of the head is a major part I added to the scc. I thought I was doomed to have a perma-part from a back of the head cowlick. This fixed it all. Hoping I did as well today as I didn't see his in time and wasn't sure how you did this but first time experiment was like whaaaa? I sent a picture to my hair stylist saying like a woman in labor would say to the father "you did this to me!" 😅 Thanks girl!

Wow! You have curl / waves on the top of your head! I do not remember you with waves on the top of your head before. Great video!

This is exactly how I style my short wavy hair! I can't believe how much product you need now! My low porosity hair needs barely any lol.

Yayy! Hi beautiful sister in Christ Courtney! WOW! Your hair transformation was AMAZING! I was so HAPPY to see your hair routine, I find it so educational (and cathartic, hehe)! Something about watching the whole process is so therapeutic

Great video thanks! I’ve told people my curly hair goes into shock after a haircut and they laugh at me. I was glad to hear you say that!

I have your hair! Finally! So, above shoulder, coloured hair......so happy you managed to donate so much.....even happier I can now try some products along with you 😊

i always need a TON of product! Fun to see you need more for once ;) I recently broke my arm and have been loving my lazy routines inspired by you

your hair (and the color) is SO beautiful! Healthy and shiny!

I just wanted to pop in and say I think your new hair style is SO cute. Your hair is gorgeous and shines so much. 😍

My hair is shoulder length and I Medusa clip my hair on top of my head at night. It helps to preserve my curls and add volume.

This is so helpful, thank you Courtney. My hair is fine and my natural texture is super soft but I have a lot of blonde which is high porosity and water and moisture just evaporates from it. It's difficult having two different hair texures but I just like the blonde so much. My main issue is stringy waves where the most damage is and too much gel seems to just make it worse. Finding lightweight conditioners suitable for fine hair has been a challenge and I also rarely have 'slip'. I'm hearing so many good things about Curlsmith and I'm going to invest in some of their range as I think protein is what I'm lacking. Sorry for the novel 😅

I soo enjoy learning from you!! Several "new" techniques I will be trying!! Also just want to share being old enough to be your Momma I Soo APPRECIATE that you always wash your hair bending over the tub (which I'm sure is hard on your neck & back) I TRULY APPRECIATE the Modesty of not sharing your routine in the shower!! I've watched you for some time now and have never shared that but wanted to say I TRULY APPRECIATE that EXTRA EFFORT!! LORD BLESS YOU Sweet Girl in ALL you do!! You are a BRIGHT LIGHT for JESUS!!! P.S. think you could invite Melissa Doughtery on and have her share her curly hair routine and a quick message 🥰♥️🙏

You look so happy in this video! A whole new energy.

I cut about 6" of my hair so it's just a touch longer than yours in this video. I've only had the new cut for 48 hours, but oh my goodness, the waves in my hair are getting so much more defined and becoming more 2B/2C. I even had a few actual spiral curls when my stylist did it! I'm still in transition but I think the haircut really helped. Also, I use this Essential Moisture from this line and I have been loving it too!

I’d love to see this routine but completed upright, I’m pregnant and cannot upside down wash my hair. Also love the product recommendations! I’ll have to check them out since I still highlight my hair and wear it curly.

i think the higher porosity is making your curls tighter too!

Tried the conditioner scrunching with my long (sometimes) curly ends today, and it did bring the curls back! Great tip!

So cute! Also so excited about curlsmith moisture shampoo and conditioner! That product line up looks amazing

I love it! 👏🏻 I was so inspired by your haircut video that I showed a short clip of it to my curly specialist. (I showed her the last part where Alyson explains what to ask for) I was told that I would end up with _mushroom hair_ as it grew out, so she needed to make adjustments. I told her the length I was wanting (either just brushing my shoulders or just above, not chin length) Unfortunately, she kinda went all Edward Scissorhands on me and 2 1/2 weeks later, I might still be a little salty about it. 😆 It'll grow, I know but I now have *so many* layers and I didn't before. 🙄 Sorry for venting, but I guess I'm just still frustrated that I didn't get what I asked for. Anyway, thanks for sharing! ❤

My hair is the same length but a bit curlier. I sleep in a Buff at night! Love the Buff!

Dear Cortney, I somehow fеll out of your channel, i do not know how, but TODAY I just made curlsmith's hair test and it resulted the products you use. I open youtube to make research and the first video I see - is yours! What a coincidence! I love you and your videos.

You channel helped me figure out my wavy hair!

Just ordered these products. My hair is a couple of inches shorter so I'm happy to add to my Curlsmith collections. They always work so well in my hair.

Have you tried damp styling your shorter hair? I've recently cut mine short and I don't know what to do with it now! I'm not sure soaking wet is working.

Oi, sou do Brasil🇧🇷 mas amooo os seus conteúdos para cabelo ondulado, seus vídeos me inspiram a cuidar do meu cabelo 2ab!!!!❤

It will help if you do some layers. And don’t stretch out while breaking the cast. Just scrunch the crunch gently. You will get better results and will not affect the curls.

I'd really like to see how you get your hair to be straight with no frizz. Mine curls similarly to yours when I style it but when it stretches out its never as consistent all over. I know its a bit different to the usual aim on your channel to style for curly hair but I'd still love to know :)

Your swing method has been so helpful for me! The best results I've had so far. Before trying your method I was always frustrated with my results. However I've learned to let go and have fun with your method! Love the feather light protein cream! One of my fav products from curlsmith. I love your hair. You've inspired me to do the same thing!

Based on your videos I just purchased CURLSMITH FEATHER-LIGHT PROTEIN CREAM and I love it! Best cream ever and I've spent a lot of money and tried a lot!

Thanks for the routine update! Not hair related but your eyes look amazing, can you provide a makeup tutorial? Or if there is one you follow, please share!!!

Oh goodness thank you for this.I just cut my hair and I'm only halfway through trying to figure out what my hair likes. I chopped a good 7-10 inches and now it's like my hair drops out of its wave as soon as it's dry; even though I know it's got wavy/curly potential! I'll be trying this method next!

So cute! I want to try that kind of diffusing + sleeping in the cast 😊 Thanks, Courtney!

I love your new hair color!

I got into your channel because I needed/wanted to do background research on Curlsmiths Bond Rehab Salve. I definitely went down a rabbit hole of 1) your videos and 2) Curlsmith products, but I also enjoy them a lot. So, YES, I was influenced by you, but I am also happy about it.

I prefer to do my routine at night before bed. It's easier because I struggle with getting up early due to chronic fatigue issues related to fibromyalgia and depression. So it's easier for me. I'm currently on a curl journey as I learn my curls and what works and train them into what they always should have been. (I'm 27 and just now trying to learn this) I used to get teased for frizzy hair in school by my bullies and they even called me Mufasa because my hair is so thick and straightening lasted maybe an hour when I was shoulder length but the longer it got the less I had to do with it and it always had some form of wave and I loved the texture and over time began to hate my hair straight and flat. I did a big chop and went from waist length hair to an asymmetrical pixie 6-7 years ago and haven't looked back. But now I want to grow my hair out and the top part is long and the sides and back are growing out because I had an undercut and so I wear it in a faux bob because that's how long the top is and the sides are reaching the awkward stage where they wanna look like I was electrocuted so I wet and gel them down or when I've come from the shower I pin up the part I'm training to curl with a big clip and use a light hold gel and the concentrator nozzle with a comb or my fingers to dry the short bits until they're long enough to comfortably include in my style for the day. I have so many little claw clips to keep my hair back, I've fallen in love with bandanna's again and am trying different methods I learn from youtubers like you as I grow it out. It's completely virgin hair at this point and I want to add color but I'm not ready to try and find another method to use while I'm still learning so I decided to do it later when I know my hair and have grown it to what I am aiming for. I love these little tutorials and info videos of other people's journeys because until recently I didn't know that you had to teach your hair to do what it is supposed to do naturally. I always thought that if it was curly it would be curly but boy was I wrong. Now I have a beginner routine, good dupes for expensive products, stuff that works for me at this point in time and I agree with you 100% on the sleeping in the cast. I like to put my hair in the gel cast before bed, diffuse til mostly dry and then air dry for an hour or so and then I tuck into a satin bonnet and sleep. I invested in the tik tok viral bonnet from MNJ Sales (no slip bonnet) and when it comes in hopefully I will finally have a bonnet that won't slide off my head in my sleep (I sleep like a rotisserie chicken and it always comes off) I haven't tried Curl Smith yet but I like Zotos All About Curls products, Texture iD products, and Soapbox shampoo and conditioner. They work great for my hair and needs, but I need to switch to a stronger gel hold so I'll be off to Sally's tonight to grab the other 15oz bottle of Zotos crunchless gel in Ultra Hold and keep using that in tandem with my Kinky Curl Custard gel. I look forward to more videos to learn and help me along the way!!🥰🥰

I'm so excited you just uploaded this! This is exactly what I needed!!

My hair with no product will be really wavy the first day and the next day will be almost straight, especially if I put it in a ponytail. Definitely the truth with how it stretches out.

Your hair and style looks so pretty!

Thank you! My hair is about your length now and I always feel like I use too much product but maybe I don’t!

Your hair grew pretty fast in almost a year!

I love it, Courtney!! I recently went as short as I've ever gone--it might be even a little shorter than yours. I'm going to try your routine.

With shorter hair you should just wash at night and style the next morning. Doesn’t have to be quite so wet and diffusing goes fast. Works wonders for me

I am so glad you posted this! I also just cut my hair, to about the same length as yours, and it is behaving the same way. I really needed help with how to handle it now. Now could you please give us some ideas for formal event hairstyles for this length?

Just finished watching your entire curl smith series because its the only brand I use 😆 Also I just got my hair chopped off because I donated it and that’s when I started the curly girl method about a week ago! I still have a LOT of experimenting to do with my hair, but I can’t wait to figure it out and get those perfect curls! (2c and 3a waves / curls)

I really need to try this technique ❤ I cutted about 20cm of my hair last month and I'm really struggling to find a routine that works like it did before...

You know, I've been doing this journey for over 2 years now and every once in a while, I still forget to (stc) squish to condish. Lol! In spite of me forgetting to stc, today's washday came out pretty good. Probably would've been better if I did stc. Oh well. Next time. Lol! I also found out my hair comes out better with just wet hair, not soaking wet, too and doing the gmg (gel mousse gel) technique works best for me and spray my hair with some hairspray for extra hold and quicker drying time before diffusing. If needed, I smasters will gel foam.

Your hair looks so lovely, Courtney!

You should give K18 another shot now that you have highlights! :) I love it so much for my highlighted fine wavy hair. And I’ve been on the same bottle since April!!

I find it easier to bend over and lay my hair on the counter, on a T-shirt. Saves the back, having something to lean on. Courtney, do have layers in your hair now? Since I've been on this journey, over 2 years now, I know I need to get it cut, but debating whether to get layers, I think, for me, like Jannelle O'Shaughnessy, my hair is curliest in the ends, to layer it makes the curls sparse. So, she does light layers on top. Does anybody else have weird hair, parts that are clump so nicely and another part is almost refusing to clump and wants to be frizzy? I think that section is just so low porosity, water just beads on it. How can I help that section that section? It also were my white hair is.

I love your hair! Still not used to it after watching you with long hair. I love the length on you!

This is great! Your SCC method works so well for me, and seeing it on hair more my length was really helpful. I find that styling upside down makes my many baby/regrowth hairs want to stay pointing away from my head (sooo much halo frizz!) But volume is so tricky! I'd love to see a series where you test out drug store dupes for these products- curlsmith is hard to find in Aus, and exxy, and also seems to make me itchy 🫤

11:10 Marking that diffusing technique… I gotta try that! 👍🏼

I always put conditioner on my scalp also, and as long as I rinse it out enough, I never have problems with it being greasy or weighed down.

I like you diffusing technique. I have a similar routine on my fine hair.

Love it!!! Thanks for this video my hair is short and I may try this method!!!

I love that plant 🪴 shirt! 6:09 styling starts

How can I get thicker clumps/waves? If I had to describe my hair I’d say wind-blown, beach tousled-stringy. My hair has lots of body, but each “wave” is fairly thin - as in very little hair per “clump”… and lots of them as I have tons of hair. It doesn’t really curl (other than the underneath layer); more of loose s-waves. Advice from other commenters is welcome.

Awesome! Just cut My hair to this lenght and My curls are clumping together in huge s’s wich I dont want them to 😄 great video, great results! Will def try this next washday😀

I love how you go in in certain layers i soet of try that i think i go too far tho. But my brain cant comprehend how just doing prayer hands on top and bottom does Aanything to the hair in between!

I think with less weight in your hair it is looking even curlier 😉. Mine is also very close to straight if I let it dry without scrunching but with good styling and hold I can have a lot of my hair staying in ringlets.

Just cut my hair, I I've been dying and bleaching & swimming my hair was dry, so I got a cut well I've been growing it out for 6 months, but my curls are so awesome now ❤

Love the new short do, beautiful! Xoxo

I feel squish to condish is great, & micro ploping is good for me

I don’t know how you wash your hair with a full face of make up my make up with look like a mess by the end of it but yours looks good

Great of you to have donated your hair ♥️👏♥️

My highlighted curls dropped. 💯% do a couple of gelatine treatments to bring your curls back and thereafter once a month.

Love this!!

Love your new hair

Lovely, it looks great shorter

Courtney could you do an updated LUS Brand routine now that you have short hair to see if there is a difference

My hair looks a little bit curlier than yours, although I do have areas where my hair is much curlier & unfortunately, places where it just hangs there. One of these resistant patches is right up front & only on one side of my head....nice. I noticed your hair is a little straighter on the right & am curious if you ever to a pin curl while it's drying or hit it with a curling iron in those areas. What are your suggestions for dealing with straight patches & do you have any no-no's for diffusing shorter hair (2" shorter than yours & lightly layered)? I'd love to hear about how approached troubleshooting with your own hair journey & thank you very much for teaching an old dog some new tricks.

Hi Courtney, like you, I have shoulder length swavy/curly hair. I really struggle with refreshing day 2 hair. I’ve watched your videos when you had longer hair but my question is, do you do anything different now that your hair is short? PS-I just recently found you on KZfaq and on this snow day I’ve binged about 3 hours of your videos. Thanks for sharing your wealth of info with the world.