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chryscurl's review against another edition
5.0
Interesting read.
I've fought against frizz my whole life, but within a couple of weeks of trying the CG method I'm seeing a big difference. The book has some great hints and tips, as well as some feel good stories. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to be frizz free.
As a side point, learning about about sulfates and some of the bad stuff that we put on our hair is a terrifying look at the power of advertising. All the products that I've spent so much money on, and they're not helping, in fact some are making it worse. And yet that's what is most readily available.
I've fought against frizz my whole life, but within a couple of weeks of trying the CG method I'm seeing a big difference. The book has some great hints and tips, as well as some feel good stories. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to be frizz free.
As a side point, learning about about sulfates and some of the bad stuff that we put on our hair is a terrifying look at the power of advertising. All the products that I've spent so much money on, and they're not helping, in fact some are making it worse. And yet that's what is most readily available.
michigal81's review against another edition
4.0
I've been transitioning and relaxer free for 15 months and I've just started learning what my hair likes and doesn't like and one thing I learned that it doesn't like is shampoo (even before I decided to go natural). I've been hearing a lot about the Curly Girl Method, so I decided to read this book and I must say that I was really impressed. After reading this book, I have decided to give the Curly Girl Method a try and I can't wait to see how my hair responds.
barriereads's review against another edition
5.0
i've read this before, but i think i need a refresher. i stopped using even my aveda curly hair and quickly noticed a difference and i'm trying to figure out why.
sheemsinbk's review against another edition
5.0
So informative and fun. A great resource for people with curly hair (though probably not for adults who have already mastered and embraced their curly hair), parents of curly haired children or anyone who doesn't 100% love and embrace their curls. The author is the owner of Devachan and incredibly generous in sharing DIY recipes for curly hair cleansing and styling products and even how to cut your curly hair. This updated version even has demonstrative videos. Lots of ideas and tutorials for updos with photos. Lots of great advice for day to day maintenance. and, she's very funny, kind of corny and lighthearted.
christiana's review
4.0
When your hair just becomes curly and you have to figure out how to manage that, this is the book to start with.
gabriellecarolina's review against another edition
5.0
All curly girls (and guys!), or parents of CG's, should be handed this book when it is time for their first haircut.
alanzalot's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars rounded up. First and foremost, this book is directed at women who have not embraced their natural curls but want to learn to love them. It is full of eyeroll-worthy testimonials from people whose lives were miraculously transformed once they stopped fighting it and accepted their curly fate. I already love my curls so skipped over most of that nonsense. It also reads like a teen magazine with an absurd amount of hair puns. I can only read “blow-frying” and “mane-tenance” one time each before becoming irrationally angry. I was angry for a lot of this book.
What I found helpful were descriptions of different types of curls and detailed daily routine instructions for each, and techniques for cutting your own hair. There’s also a chapter of homemade recipes (for hair masks to scalp scrubs and beyond) which I look forward to trying.
I recommend this book if you’re at the beginning of your curly hair journey and are looking for tips in starting out. I also recommend finding a free copy from your library or maybe from a nice neighbor like I did.
What I found helpful were descriptions of different types of curls and detailed daily routine instructions for each, and techniques for cutting your own hair. There’s also a chapter of homemade recipes (for hair masks to scalp scrubs and beyond) which I look forward to trying.
I recommend this book if you’re at the beginning of your curly hair journey and are looking for tips in starting out. I also recommend finding a free copy from your library or maybe from a nice neighbor like I did.
studiomikarts's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
The only thing that could make this book better is if it eschewed animal exploitation in haircare! I took a little off my star rating for that, but otherwise this remains one of my favorite beauty and self-care books. This was my second read-through and was a good refresher not only for the haircare practices, but for the philosophical grounds on which those practices stand. In particular, anti-curl sentiment is grounded in racism and curly hair care saves time, money, and the environment! The reason I reread this book was actually for the DIY recipes and I've now incorporated the lavender spray into my regular routine. I admit I skimmed a lot of sections, but that was actually due to the various audiences the book addresses which don't apply to me, including children and men. The sense of humor peppering the writing made this an easy read and I enjoyed the chapters at the end for Q&A, fancy updos, chemotherapy advice, and (humorously) a 12-step program and horoscopes.
danacordelia's review against another edition
5.0
On January 22nd of this year, I stopped straightening my naturally-wavy hair (I'd been straightening for decades) and have been putting myself through a crash-course of learning how to care for my floofy locks with the help of YouTube gurus, NaturallyCurly.Com, and recommendations from friends. Many sources pointed me towards this book, and I'm so glad they did. It has so much helpful information, tips I'm excited to try, and testimonials from others who are learning to embrace their hair. (The copy I got from the library did not include the DVD, although the second edition should come with one if you purchase it!)