New post is up on the blog! How I've been managing New post is up on the blog! How I've been managing my colour at home using Alfaparf Milano Ultra Concentrated Pure Pigments. @alfaparfmilano_official @alfaparfmilano_ireland 

A curly girl friendly product that doesn't cause any damage to the hair! Suitable for all hair types and fully customisable.

Swipe up in my stories, or click the link in my bio and click the 'Latest Post' tab to read the full post.

I've also given some examples of other much-loved curly girl friendly products that contain pigments, and how you can mix your own. As well as tips and advice on how to avoid brassy or coppery tones on coloured hair. And how to maintain and manage your colour at home without causing any damage! I hope you enjoy it, and as always if you have any questions, or if you've tried hair pigments before, let me know in the comments x

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Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few da Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few days! Well, my signature boho bends is as straight as I like to go - this was how I wore my hair almost all the time before I started on my healthy, curly hair journey.

And I've finally reached my length goal! The colour is perfection too - I'm going to be sharing more about that in this weekends blog post so if you have any colour related questions pop them in the comments.

Just to be clear though, I only wear my hair like this a couple of times a year. And I'm only able to do this because my hair is super healthy. If you're just at the start of your healthy, curly hair journey I would NOT recommend using heat styling tools at all for the first year! 

I achieved this look using my @babylissprouk curling tong, which I've had for years! Still going strong, mostly from the lack of use! 

As nice as the change was, I can't wait to rock my curls again tomorrow. Swipe to see my natural curls.

Also, HELLO NEW FOLLOWERS! And a massive thank you to @louisemcsharry for the kind words and story mentions over the last couple of days. When can we play dress up, I'll do your hair if you do my makeup? X
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Check out my stories where I'm talking about what brands I'm most excited about! Swipe up in my stories or click the link in my bio to read the blog post for all the information.

Get 20% off using my code CURLYCAILINLF at Look Fantastic on amazing curly girl brands such as Aveda, Boucleme, Camille Rose, Curlsmith - yes! CURLSMITH!, Flora & Curl, Grow Gorgeous, Imbue, Maui Moisture, Mielle and more! 

As always, I give a little brand introduction and mini review of some of my favourite products from the brands featured in the blog post. Some are British and Black-Owned, most of them are 100% vegan and organic too, which is great! Let me know what brands you're most excited about in the comments below. 

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My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! Click the link in my bio or swipe up in my stories to read. This is so much MORE than just a list of my favourite products. It's got mini reviews, tips, advice, techniques and hacks for all my favourite products, broken down into categories with a few special shout outs and a tonne of discount codes!

Oh, and my favourite product of the year 2020! Can you guess what it is?! Goodness knows I've been ranting and raving and causing it to sell out enough! 🤪

There's also various images of my hair throughout the year, different lengths and colours - which is always so helpful to be able to look back on.

I'd love to know what brands or products you think I should try in 2021? Is there a product you love that you think should be on my list? LMK in the comments below.

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Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! Ho Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! How are we all feeling about going back to work, lockdown, crazy numbers, Christmas,New Year etc...I'm anxious AF and don't feel at all ready for it!

I developed a really good morning ritual last March and am proud to say I've kept it up ever since - let me know if you'd like me to share that....but first thing after my morning ritual tomorrow is to wash my hair, can't actually remember the last time I did that 🥴 and then put on a fierce bold lip and tackle my inbox! 

1:1 Curl Clinics start back up this week, heat caps are still out of stock but hope to get back on that soon. I've got one big announcement in the next week or two which I'm really excited about. And then a HUGE announcement I'm even more excited / nervous / anxious about in February!

I didn't get my annual Favorite Products of the Year finished yet, didn't do a round up post - I didn't get around to so many things I planned in my head and wanted to do. This isn't what I planned for my first post of 2021 either but here we are! 

LMK if you're feeling all the anxious vibes too, and what you do to get your head out of holiday mode and back to business. Especially if you're a business owner! That would be massively appreciated.

Right, see you in the morning after coffee and a hair wash! Best of luck everyone.

#backtowork #mondayblues #thefear #feelinganxious #velvetribbon
After some very much needed down time after a week After some very much needed down time after a week from hell, today I got back at it, and started one of my many DIY plans around my home.

First one off the list: sealing my new kitchen tiles. Not just any tiles, gorgeous encaustic cement tiles from @best_tile_ @besttile.boutique I can't wait to share before and after with you! I've got all sorts planned for the kitchen, but in the mean time you can catch up with the daily DIY activities in my stories if you're interested in some DIY home transformation content.

There are tiles to be sealed, cupboards to be painted, cushions to be sewn,walls to be painted, shelves to be put up and styled - Always the fun part!

Are you interested in home content too? Or are you just here for the curl content? If you've any questions about my home,interiors or what DIY stuff I've got planned pop them in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them x

#homediy #christmasdiy #newyearnewkitchen #bohohome #modernbohohome
Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day s Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day started off so well, full of excitement and anticipation. Thank goodness  I took these photos earlier because just a couple of hours after these were taken,  Donnchadh had a horrific accident and smashed his face into the tarmac having a go on his new ramp I got him for Christmas. 

His face is all grazed and cut, his eye is swollen and will most likely be closed over by the morning. He was badly winded and shaken but he's okay.

Honestly, I'm holding and carrying so much stress after everything that's happened in the past few days, I could cry. But not yet, because that's what we do, us mums. We keep it and hold it together for the sake of our kids. Until we can quietly fall to pieces when everyone else is looked after and no one is looking.

These pics are most definitely a case of a highlight reel for the gram, when the reality looks very, very different right now. But I'm so incredibly thankful and grateful that my little family and the ones I love the most are still here, safe and although not quite well, but on the mend at least.

Stay safe everyone, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays x
TréLuxe is BACK IN STOCK! It's been so long since TréLuxe is BACK IN STOCK!
It's been so long since I last posted on the grid I didn't know how to come back. So I figured I'd start by letting you know @discovertreluxe is back in stock at @naturalisticproducts who are based in the UK but ship worldwide.

This isn't a sponsored post, I don't have an affiliate link or discount code for them unfortunately. I'm just sharing the love as I know I've created so much hype around this brand this year, and so many of you are disappointed that they're always sold out.

I genuinely love this brand, especially their styling products. They've become my cult favourite, holy grail, most loved, most used of 2020! If they sell out on Naturalistic Products again, you can also shop them at @kiyobeauty and @houseofcurlsuk but again I've no affiliate links or discount codes.

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Hope that helps! 

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I've added a Gratitude & Support tab in the link in my bio. I get so many messages (especially lately) saying they can't believe how much FREE content I provide, how much my tips, advice, techniques and recommendations have helped and asking how can they show their gratitude by supporting me...

So if you click on the tab, it'll take you to my PayPal link where (and ONLY if you want to!) you can give a little token of thanks, appreciation, gratitude and support me, what I do, my content and platform.

Anything at all is, and will be, greatly appreciated and used to create more content, grow and evolve what I currently do, and to design, curate and create new products and services for you and this community. 

I have big plans, even bigger dreams and things I want to manifest and bring to this community and industry. I've briefly mentioned a few of them  in my monthly curl clinics and in my stories before. 

I'll put the link up on my stories tomorrow after my monthly Curl Clinic. So although they are FREE to join, if you found it helpful, informative or even just entertaining and would like to give anything, I would really appreciate it and show my gratitude for your support.

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CG Basics · 07/09/2020

Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Pooing

In this post, Lal discusses everything you need to know about pre-pooing. You may have already heard of it, but not sure what products, ingredients and treatments are best to use. Or you might not have heard of it before and are wondering if it would suit your hair. It’s not for everyone, certainly not if your hair tends to be slightly over-moisturised like mine. But for certain drier, more coily hair types. And especially if you struggle with knots and tangles, pre-pooing is an essential step on wash day. And there’s a specific pre-poo great for coloured or highlighted hair too. So keep reading for everything you need to know about pre-pooing.

What is a Pre-Poo & Who is it for?

Pre-poo is short for pre-shampoo. It’s a protective moisturising treatment you apply to your hair and scalp before you wash or ‘shampoo’ it. If you have waves or a looser curl pattern. Or your hair tends to lean towards being slightly over-moisturised, then it’s best to avoid pre-pooing. But for others, who have tighter curl patterns and textures. Type 3 or 4 curls that experience more shrinkage and the hair tends to be more dry. Or if it takes you thirty minutes or more to detangle your hair on wash day. Then incorporating a pre-poo into your wash day routine is going to be a time-saving game-changer!

How to pre poo curly hair

How does it work?

Pre-pooing works by adding a much-needed layer of protective moisture to the hair before shampooing. This is to avoid stripping or drying out the hair during cleansing, which can happen even with gentle, sulfate-free cleansers. Leaving hair feeling too clean and stripped from moisture, and causing dryness, breakage and more knots and tangles. The protective barrier of a pre-poo not only prevents all of the moisture being removed during cleansing. But it also cuts down on time during wash day. Allowing you to ease through knots and tangles not only faster, but with less breakage too.

Pre Poo Scalp Massage Curly Hair

What can I use to Pre-Poo?

A pre-poo can be anything from your favourite oil or hair mask, to a DIY deep conditioner. When using oils, it’s better to use hair-penetrating oils such as babassu, coconut, grape seed or argan oil. As these will protect both the outer and inner layers of the hair. And provide extra moisture to the hair both during and after cleansing. However, you can’t use just any oils, because not all oils are the same. You need to make sure you use a penetrating oil for pre-pooing, and not a sealing oil. Bouclème’s Revive 5 Hair Oil can be used as a pre-poo and you can get 20% off using code CURLYCAILINLF at Look Fantastic. But my favourite is the Afrocenchix Sooth Oil – which you can buy here.

best oil for pre pooing curly hair

If you use a water-based deep conditioner, you should use much less product than when using it as a mask to deep condition. I prefer to apply anything water based 15-60 minutes before I wash my hair. A pre-poo is usually applied to dry hair. However, you can lightly mist your hair with some warm water before applying, if you prefer. You may find this works better if you have low porosity hair. The aim is not to wet the hair completely, but to dampen to hydrate.

What oils work best?

Without getting too scientific, oils are made up of fatty acid chains, and some chains are longer than others. It’s these fatty acid chains that determine an oil’s ability to penetrate the hair. The Sciency Hair Blog has a great post on penetrating vs sealing oils if you want to read some more in-depth information on it.

For example, babassu and grape seed oil are great for pre-pooing as they penetrate and moisturise the hair strand. Preventing the hair from being stripped through cleansing and can be left on overnight, with caution. On the other hand, jojoba and sweet almond oil are better for sealing moisture in the hair after washing and styling. Creating a protective film around the hair strands, and adding shine.

curly girl method pre poo

Top Tip: add a few drops of peppermint or rosemary essential oil to your pre-poo for added scalp-health and hair growth benefits

Pre-Poo for Coloured Hair

If you have coloured or highlighted hair, you can use a special pre-poo treatment called Colour WOW Dream Filter Treatment. It’s a clarifying, chelating spray treatment that you apply to the hair before shampoo. And a quick ingredients check seems to show that it’s curly girl friendly. It works by removing hard water, minerals and metal deposits that can build up on the hair over time, making coloured and highlighted hair appear yellow, brassy, greenish and dull.

Use Colour WOW Dream Filter as a pre-poo once a week, or before every wash, to lift unwanted minerals away from the hair shaft and detoxify the hair, which you then remove when you shampoo/cleanse. It brightens highlights and makes blonde, grey and white shades appear lighter, brighter and more vibrant. Not just for coloured hair, this would be a great, gentle alternative to use in between monthly clarifying with Bumble & Bumble Sunday Shampoo – which is a chelating, clarifying shampoo that contains sulfates. Read more about clarifying in this post. You can get 20% off Colour WOW Dream Filter Treatment using code CURLYCAILINLF at Look Fantastic. They also do FREE worldwide shipping.

How to Pre-Poo

I like to part my hair down the middle and warm the oil in my hands. With hands pressed together, press the oil into small sections of hair with a downwards smoothing motion, from root to tip. Then I finger detangle, adding more oil when needed. For type four curls in particular, whose curls that are densely packed and can easily wrap around each other. I’d suggest dividing your hair into 4-6 sections. Then twist the hair and clip it up to prevent the hair shrinking back up. Leave in for as long as your hair needs.

everything you need to know about pre pooing

When in the shower, take out each section at a time, ensuring each is adequately cleansed, moisturised and detangled. To avoid unnecessary breakage, I always detangle using my fingers, working from the ends up. Once I’ve done that, then I go in with a paddle brush to distribute product through the hair. You can get 20% off the Denman Paddle Brush at Look Fantastic, it’s the best detangling brush for curly hair.

Level Up Using Heat

Combining gentle heat with your pre-poo will maximise both the absorption and the benefits of a pre-poo into the hair. It’s also a game changer when it comes to deep conditioning, especially if you have low porosity hair! You can purchase a Curly Cailín Thermal Heat Cap here, which is great for pre-pooing, hot oil treatments and deep conditioning. You’ll need a microwave to heat it up. But if you don’t have one, you can gently warm your pre-poo using a bain-marie or a steamer. Turning it into a hot oil treatment before you apply it to your hair. You can also use a hooded drier or if you don’t have one of those, hold your hairdyer and/or diffuser away from your hair, directing the heat towards it for a few minutes.

how to pre poo afro hair

Really Important!

Pre-pooing is not suitable or recommended for everyone. For example, pre-pooing works great for my tight, coily curls which tend to be quite dry. But Gabriella’s hair doesn’t need and wouldn’t benefit from a pre-poo, as it would cause her hair to be over-moisturised. Now that she’s got highlights in her hair, she could use the Colour WOW Dream Filter Treatment as a pre-poo. But not an oil or deep conditioner.

Also keep in mind that you can only leave a pre-poo in overnight if you’re using an oil. It’s not recommended to leave a water-based conditioner or hair mask on overnight as a pre-poo. As it can quickly and easily lead to hygral fatigue, which is severely over-moisturised hair. Not only can it cause damage to the cuticle. But hygral fatigue can takes weeks, if not months to recover from, which Gabriella experienced and discussed in this blog post.


I really hope you found this post helpful and informative. And you feel more confident about incorporating a pre-poo into your wash day routine. Let me know in the comments what your favourite product is and how you use it to work best for your hair. Do you prefer to use an oil or deep conditioner? Just before you wash your hair, or do you prefer to leave it in overnight/all day? Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. You can follow me on Instagram for loads of other curly hair content. With some cute bunnies, dogs and my jungle garden thrown in there for good measure. And I’ll see you in my next post, where I’ll be sharing my tips and advice for a successful wash day routine. Lal x

*This post contains some gifted items and affiliate links, which means I get paid (a very small) commission on products you purchase through my links. This in no way affects you, the price you pay or the way in which I write about products or brands featured on this site. My content is not influenced by advertisers, affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, collaborations, brands or PRs.

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    16/09/2020 at 1:44 pm

    I love this new collaboration and reading from different perspectives. My hairtype is similar to Cailin’s but I still prepoo occasionally when my hair is super tangled. I love the African Pride prepoo! It has amazing slip and is super lightweight. I am just starting out as a curly hair blogger and it is so difficult but this blog is one of my inspirations! Thanks for reading this comment!

    Reply
  2. Amy Santiago says

    01/10/2020 at 2:47 pm

    Oh wow! this is so helpful. I will try it out for my curly hair

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  3. Gwendolyn Penn says

    14/10/2020 at 7:53 pm

    This information really helps! I’m just starting my natural journey. After I read about pre-poo, I scrolled down and seen these words, “Don’t Give Up!” This was for me! I’m so encouraged even more on my curly journey!

    Reply
    • admin says

      15/01/2021 at 5:32 pm

      Aww that’s exactly why I wrote it! So I’m so glad to hear it resonated with you and helped inspire you to keep going and not give up!

      Reply
  4. Alex says

    16/11/2020 at 9:00 pm

    My hair is lije Gabriella’s in that ut tends to get overmoisturised. However, I’m having to use a medicated shampoo and even with deep conditioning afterwards my hair is feeling dryer and more tangled.

    Would you recommend a pre poo treatment in this instance?

    Reply

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New post is up on the blog! How I've been managing New post is up on the blog! How I've been managing my colour at home using Alfaparf Milano Ultra Concentrated Pure Pigments. @alfaparfmilano_official @alfaparfmilano_ireland 

A curly girl friendly product that doesn't cause any damage to the hair! Suitable for all hair types and fully customisable.

Swipe up in my stories, or click the link in my bio and click the 'Latest Post' tab to read the full post.

I've also given some examples of other much-loved curly girl friendly products that contain pigments, and how you can mix your own. As well as tips and advice on how to avoid brassy or coppery tones on coloured hair. And how to maintain and manage your colour at home without causing any damage! I hope you enjoy it, and as always if you have any questions, or if you've tried hair pigments before, let me know in the comments x

#cg #curlyhair #curlygirl #curlygirlmethod #curlygirlfriendly #alfaparfmilanoireland #alfaparfmilano #haircolour #athomehaircolor #damagefree #goldenmahogany #balayage #babylights #caramelbalayage #caramelhighlights #colourmanagement #hairtips #colortips
Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few da Absolutely loved having straight hair for a few days! Well, my signature boho bends is as straight as I like to go - this was how I wore my hair almost all the time before I started on my healthy, curly hair journey.

And I've finally reached my length goal! The colour is perfection too - I'm going to be sharing more about that in this weekends blog post so if you have any colour related questions pop them in the comments.

Just to be clear though, I only wear my hair like this a couple of times a year. And I'm only able to do this because my hair is super healthy. If you're just at the start of your healthy, curly hair journey I would NOT recommend using heat styling tools at all for the first year! 

I achieved this look using my @babylissprouk curling tong, which I've had for years! Still going strong, mostly from the lack of use! 

As nice as the change was, I can't wait to rock my curls again tomorrow. Swipe to see my natural curls.

Also, HELLO NEW FOLLOWERS! And a massive thank you to @louisemcsharry for the kind words and story mentions over the last couple of days. When can we play dress up, I'll do your hair if you do my makeup? X
AD 10 New Curly Girl Brands at Look Fantastic is AD  10 New Curly Girl Brands at Look Fantastic is now live on my blog! Some are well known, much loved and cult favourite brands. Others are newer brands who have recently launched in the curl community. There's also some great British and Black-Owned brands featured in the post and now available at @lookfantastic.

Check out my stories where I'm talking about what brands I'm most excited about! Swipe up in my stories or click the link in my bio to read the blog post for all the information.

Get 20% off using my code CURLYCAILINLF at Look Fantastic on amazing curly girl brands such as Aveda, Boucleme, Camille Rose, Curlsmith - yes! CURLSMITH!, Flora & Curl, Grow Gorgeous, Imbue, Maui Moisture, Mielle and more! 

As always, I give a little brand introduction and mini review of some of my favourite products from the brands featured in the blog post. Some are British and Black-Owned, most of them are 100% vegan and organic too, which is great! Let me know what brands you're most excited about in the comments below. 

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My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! My favourite curly girl products of 2020, FINALLY! Click the link in my bio or swipe up in my stories to read. This is so much MORE than just a list of my favourite products. It's got mini reviews, tips, advice, techniques and hacks for all my favourite products, broken down into categories with a few special shout outs and a tonne of discount codes!

Oh, and my favourite product of the year 2020! Can you guess what it is?! Goodness knows I've been ranting and raving and causing it to sell out enough! 🤪

There's also various images of my hair throughout the year, different lengths and colours - which is always so helpful to be able to look back on.

I'd love to know what brands or products you think I should try in 2021? Is there a product you love that you think should be on my list? LMK in the comments below.

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Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! Ho Back to work tomorrow, get the lippy out girls! How are we all feeling about going back to work, lockdown, crazy numbers, Christmas,New Year etc...I'm anxious AF and don't feel at all ready for it!

I developed a really good morning ritual last March and am proud to say I've kept it up ever since - let me know if you'd like me to share that....but first thing after my morning ritual tomorrow is to wash my hair, can't actually remember the last time I did that 🥴 and then put on a fierce bold lip and tackle my inbox! 

1:1 Curl Clinics start back up this week, heat caps are still out of stock but hope to get back on that soon. I've got one big announcement in the next week or two which I'm really excited about. And then a HUGE announcement I'm even more excited / nervous / anxious about in February!

I didn't get my annual Favorite Products of the Year finished yet, didn't do a round up post - I didn't get around to so many things I planned in my head and wanted to do. This isn't what I planned for my first post of 2021 either but here we are! 

LMK if you're feeling all the anxious vibes too, and what you do to get your head out of holiday mode and back to business. Especially if you're a business owner! That would be massively appreciated.

Right, see you in the morning after coffee and a hair wash! Best of luck everyone.

#backtowork #mondayblues #thefear #feelinganxious #velvetribbon
After some very much needed down time after a week After some very much needed down time after a week from hell, today I got back at it, and started one of my many DIY plans around my home.

First one off the list: sealing my new kitchen tiles. Not just any tiles, gorgeous encaustic cement tiles from @best_tile_ @besttile.boutique I can't wait to share before and after with you! I've got all sorts planned for the kitchen, but in the mean time you can catch up with the daily DIY activities in my stories if you're interested in some DIY home transformation content.

There are tiles to be sealed, cupboards to be painted, cushions to be sewn,walls to be painted, shelves to be put up and styled - Always the fun part!

Are you interested in home content too? Or are you just here for the curl content? If you've any questions about my home,interiors or what DIY stuff I've got planned pop them in the comments and I'll do my best to answer them x

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Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day s Merry Christmas from my family to yours. The day started off so well, full of excitement and anticipation. Thank goodness  I took these photos earlier because just a couple of hours after these were taken,  Donnchadh had a horrific accident and smashed his face into the tarmac having a go on his new ramp I got him for Christmas. 

His face is all grazed and cut, his eye is swollen and will most likely be closed over by the morning. He was badly winded and shaken but he's okay.

Honestly, I'm holding and carrying so much stress after everything that's happened in the past few days, I could cry. But not yet, because that's what we do, us mums. We keep it and hold it together for the sake of our kids. Until we can quietly fall to pieces when everyone else is looked after and no one is looking.

These pics are most definitely a case of a highlight reel for the gram, when the reality looks very, very different right now. But I'm so incredibly thankful and grateful that my little family and the ones I love the most are still here, safe and although not quite well, but on the mend at least.

Stay safe everyone, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays x
TréLuxe is BACK IN STOCK! It's been so long since TréLuxe is BACK IN STOCK!
It's been so long since I last posted on the grid I didn't know how to come back. So I figured I'd start by letting you know @discovertreluxe is back in stock at @naturalisticproducts who are based in the UK but ship worldwide.

This isn't a sponsored post, I don't have an affiliate link or discount code for them unfortunately. I'm just sharing the love as I know I've created so much hype around this brand this year, and so many of you are disappointed that they're always sold out.

I genuinely love this brand, especially their styling products. They've become my cult favourite, holy grail, most loved, most used of 2020! If they sell out on Naturalistic Products again, you can also shop them at @kiyobeauty and @houseofcurlsuk but again I've no affiliate links or discount codes.

For anyone in the USA, you can get 15% off the TréLuxe website using code CURLYCAILIN15. For my Canadian Curlies, you can shop at @curlwarehouse but again, no affiliate link or discount code.

I've added a swipe up in my stories to Naturalistic Products, and a link to my YouTube video of my styling routine using the Reflex Serum and Hi! Definition Gel, and I've also got a full review on my blog. You can always click the link in my bio to read/watch/shop any of my content.

Hope that helps! 

#treluxetribe #curlyhair #curls #curlygirl #curlygirlproducts #supportblackbusinesses #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocalbusiness #treluxe
Today has been such a positive and exciting day, f Today has been such a positive and exciting day, full of good news and even better things to come! What a way to start the first day of the last month of the year!

I've added a Gratitude & Support tab in the link in my bio. I get so many messages (especially lately) saying they can't believe how much FREE content I provide, how much my tips, advice, techniques and recommendations have helped and asking how can they show their gratitude by supporting me...

So if you click on the tab, it'll take you to my PayPal link where (and ONLY if you want to!) you can give a little token of thanks, appreciation, gratitude and support me, what I do, my content and platform.

Anything at all is, and will be, greatly appreciated and used to create more content, grow and evolve what I currently do, and to design, curate and create new products and services for you and this community. 

I have big plans, even bigger dreams and things I want to manifest and bring to this community and industry. I've briefly mentioned a few of them  in my monthly curl clinics and in my stories before. 

I'll put the link up on my stories tomorrow after my monthly Curl Clinic. So although they are FREE to join, if you found it helpful, informative or even just entertaining and would like to give anything, I would really appreciate it and show my gratitude for your support.

#curlycommunity #curlcommunity #curlyhair #curls #naturalcurls #naturallycurly #longcurlyhair #gratitude #manifestingmyfuture #thankful #curlygirlmethod
December's Monthly Curl Clinic in IG Live will be December's Monthly Curl Clinic in IG Live will be on hair loss, hair shedding, hair thinning and hair GROWTH! As always, the first #WashdayWednesday of the month, at 7pm GMT on Instagram Live. Set your reminder by clicking on the even count down in my stories.

My IG Live Curl Clinics are free to join, just pop you question in the comments and I'll do my best to get through them all over the hour or so. This is the last monthly Curl Clinic of the year so let's make it a good one. Have some mulled wine at the ready, I'll try to have my decorations up in time.

I also offer 1:1 Curl Clinics throughout the month, which are a 30 min long video call via Instagram DM. We go through your current routine, what products you're using, what you're struggling with, issues you may have and I put together a recommended product and technique routine for you. Specific to YOUR hair, what your hair need, what products are available and within your budget and any other requirements you may have. 

1:1 Curl Clinics are completely bespoke and tailored to you and your hair. If that's something you're interested in, please click the link in my bio, click 1:1 Curl Clinics, fill out the form and I'll get back to you via email with all the details. 

If anyone has attended my Monthly Live Curl Clinics before or had a 1:1 Curl Clinic with me, feel free to share your experiences in the comments below. And don't forget to tag a friend in the comments who you think might like, enjoy or benefit from this month's Curl Clinic. If you could give this post, or the event countdown a share to help spread the word that would be massively appreciated too!

Thanks so much! See you on Wednesday x

#WashdayWednesday #monthlycurlclinic #curlclinic #hairgrowth #healthyhair #curlyhair #curls #healthyhairjourney #curlygirl #curlygirlmethod #longhair #hairgoals #lengthgoals #hairloss #postpartumhairloss #hairthinning
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