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Beginning with The Curly Girl's Twelve-Step Program (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 blow-dryers. 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 forever.

Because from now on there's no such thing as a bad hair day.

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The CG Method WORKS!!

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Lorraine's book tells you to abstain from shampoo WITH SULPHATES, you can find all natural shampoos like WEN, Deva No Poo, Burts Bees or even Castille soap that you can wash with. The CG method suggests coating hair with conditioner prior to shampooing if you feel you want to shampoo to protect the hair and keep it's moisture or simply using conditioner to wash. This method WORKS and I have tried it myself, and there are countless curlies on naturallycurly.com that are using this method and it works for them. Even straight hair can benefit from the CG method it's not just for curly/wavy girls but the book encourages you to find your "inner curl" and embrace your natural waves rather than subjecting your hair to the abuse of SULPHATE SHAMPOO, hair products containing things that end in "CONE" and SD Alcohol as well as excessive heat styling that is very harmful to our locks!

Curly girls aren't alone	Customer Rating:
This book has a lot of good tips for curly-haired girls. It also has a lot of stories from people who have battled with their hair most of their lives. It's definitely worth reading if you've ever been ready to give up on trying to work with your naturally curly hair. Put down the flat iron and embrace the curls!

So glad to find this book!

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After lots of years of straightening products and processes and lots of big rollers, and blowing dry, I have come to live with and love my 65-year-old naturally curly hair -- hurray! This is the first book I have ever discovered that glorifies the pluses of having curls -- and gives reasonable recommendations and suggestions for hair care especially for those of us whom nature blessed this way. I discovered this book while trying a "new" hairstylist at a salon new to me. What a delight to find someone who actually knows how to work with curly hair and bring out its best! I skimmed thru the book while I was there and discussed some of its contents with her -- yay! I am a most happy lady!

Amazing!!!	Customer Rating:
This book is amazing! I have thick wavy blonde hair that I always have straightened. I am going "curly" after I read this book! The tips and haircare help has really improved my hair condition. A must-read for those with wavy to curly hair!!!

Hate Your Curly Hair? This is a MUST READ!

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For anyone who's ever struggled to deal with her - or his! - curly, kinky, wavy hair, this book will help you end those battles forever! Lorraine Massey's easy, informative writing style makes the book comfortable to read and simple to follow. You'll find out things you never knew about your curly hair: the best way to wash it, dry it, cut it, the products to use on it (and NOT use on it), and best of all, how to NEVER deal with "hair appliances" again! Us Curly Girls and guys can GO NATURAL... just like our friends with straight hair! A Curly Girl herself, Lorraine Massey has written a marvelous "how to" care for and style your curly hair that will end your bad hair days for good. The book is short, fun, and to the point. I wish something like this had been around 30 years ago!