Chances are, if you were born with curls you've been through a love-hate relationship with your hair. Having textured hair can be hella work. Straight-haired chicks tend to swoon over your volume, but they don't understand that the struggle is real. One day you rock up with perfect ringlets, and the next day it looks like your hair has been electrocuted. ugh. Thank god for the internet.
In 2020, the Curly Girl Method went viral on TikTok. The hashtag currently sits at over 140 million views. Safe to say curly girls are loving the look! With all the hype surrounding the technique, we figured it was our duty as beauty lovers to try it out!
What is the Curly Girl Method?
Created by Lorraine Massey, the Curly Girl Method is a haircare technique designed to help naturally textured hair thrive. In the Curly Girl Handbook, she suggests swapping regular shampooing for conditioner and gel. This alternative wash and styling method is said to bring out better curls by maintaining regular oil and curl patterns.

We Tried It: Testing Out the Curly Girl Method
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A dedicated hair care and styling pack specially formulated for curly hair types. Pack includes everything you need to cleanse, nourish, protect and style, to reveal lasting frizz-free, bouncy curls with added shine.
Kit Includes:
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Kit Includes:
- Mad About Curls High Foam Cleanser
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