- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Workman Publishing (27 Mar 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0761123008
- ISBN-13: 978-0761123002
- Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 17.5 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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Curly girls of the world unite! Sixty-five percent of women have naturally curly hair, but for too long too many of these women have either been at a loss on how to care for their hair properly or, worse, have gone through life pretending they have straight hair. No more. Curls are definitely in - "Curl Up!" says Mademoiselle - and Lorraine Massey, a professional hairstylist and passionate proponent of curly hair, celebrates the curly girl way of life, from hair care to carefree attitude. Beginning with The Curly Girl's Twelve-Step Programme (Step Three: I will accept that the scalp and hair are two different entities with completely different needs, and I will treat them accordingly) CURLY GIRL is an illustrated how-to, support group and tongue-in-cheek manifesto all in one. There are tips on shampoo (never daily), conditioners (use lots), drying, combing (only when wet and well-conditioned), styling, getting the right cut and how to Heal Thy Hair after years of strong detergents and damaging blowdryers. There are before-and-after photographs, Curly Cues, self-help tests, confessions from curly girls, advice to take to your stylist. And for girls seeking their inner curl, compassion and encouragement to let their hair break free - and to put the fear of frizz behind them. Because from now on there's no such thing as a bad hair day.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
From reading this book, I now know that I was a wavy girl who, in failing to deal with the wave, cut my thick wavy hair very short for 20 years. Deciding to grow my hair at the age of 32, I didn't know what to do with the thick wiry mass that appeared. I bought endless expensive products to solve the 'problem'. However, this book has changed all that, and I now realise that the products, not my hair, were the problem! Demand that your hairdresser cuts your hair dry. Avoid sulphates and silicones in hair products, 'wash' with a tiny amount of very cheap conditioner (infrequently), comb with fingers only, turn your head upside down and apply a light, clear, silicone free gel, and watch your hair become manageable, soft and curly! It works! It may be obvious advice for some readers, but it wasn't obvious for me, and it has saved me pounds in my pocket and hours of my life! Four stars because the only thing I dislike about the book is that it is bulked up with 'tongue in cheek' confessions from 'curly girls'. I loathe this confessional sort of thing, would prefer to be a 'curly woman', but realise that I'm probably too old, grey and curly to appreciate curly humour...
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Being a curly girl myself, this book was a life saver. My earliest memories contain scenes of my mother setting my hair in large rollers to make it straighter and more manageable. I have never known how to care for curly hair - instead I have spent decades bullying my hair into submission via hairdryers, rollers and irons.
This book gave me the answers for maintaining, trimming and hairstyling for curly hair. There are some wonderful home made recipes for scalp and hair which are wonderful (try the scalp scrub - my head never felt so good).
The sum up is this - if you have curly hair and want to go with the flow rather than fight it, this book is for you. There is enough curl therapy here to keep you happy for a long time.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you have got curly hair this book will change your life!
The whole philosophy is to stop using shampoo and allow your hair to get back to nature... and it's not as revolting as it sounds as you still use conditioner and just treat your hair really gently.
The first week admittedly my hair was a bit smelly and heavy feeling, but by the second week it was beginning to blossom. By using some of the natural recipes in the book you can keep your hair really clean and fresh smelling.
My usually problematic hair is now a wonderful soft mass of ringlets and I'm getting compliments at least once a week. When I tell people my secret they are quite surprised and I'm now a complete evangelist for this book!
You will save the money you spend on this book within months by not buying more overpriced hair products that don't work.
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excellent
a great book I know it has been around for a while but still it is a very good classic. i have already after one week found my hair in much better condition and have already... Read more
Published 9 days ago by astraldeva
Took a month to arrive
A fantastic book which I'd recommend for all curly and wavy haired ladies - it's completely changed my hair routine and my attitude (hence the five stars). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Skye
Yes! Buy it!
For those of you umming and ahhing over whether or not to invest your hard earned money in this book: buy it! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Duck-a-day
I love this book!
Fantastic advice. Very practical and informative. Only thing it lacks is a list of recommended Hairdressers.
Published 19 months ago by Boxerchick
Should be available in libraries
I followed CG method from the internet first and hoped the book would give me more specifics and a basis (what to avoid, technique etc), which it does, but not as much as I'd like. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Miss Gemma Gray
its ok bit overpriced
Its ok. more hairstyles for curly hair and fewer twee curly girl confessions would have improved.
Published 21 months ago by moomoo
Curly Girl
I struggled for years with hair that was frizzy and usually ended up straightening it. Now atlast I have frizz free curls thanks to the advice in the book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Lorraine
Changed my life
I held off buying this because there's so much info on the net about this method, i thought i didn't need it. But i really did. Read more
Published 23 months ago by IndyCurl
Curly Girl-How to look after your Curly hair and make it look great
Hiya all,
I have curly hair and thought I knew how to treat it, I read up about Lorraine Massey's Curly Girl method and it received great reviews and the end results of... Read more
I have curly hair and thought I knew how to treat it, I read up about Lorraine Massey's Curly Girl method and it received great reviews and the end results of... Read more
Published 23 months ago by sassyHelen
Essential guide for all curl types
As soon as I started implementing the CG routine laid out in the book, I noticed a dramatic difference in my hair. Read more
Published on 4 May 2010 by Denni
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