Contains 83% organic ingredients.
1. Is this suitable for the Curly Girl Method, and is it sulfate-free?
In any case, this shampoo is silicone-free, which is already an important step for curls, as silicones create a layer that is difficult to wash out without sulfates. Whether it is completely CG-proof depends on the full ingredient list, and that should honestly be on the page so you can check it yourself (I will pass that on). Do you follow the method strictly? Then always check the label for sulfates and drying alcohols. Still in doubt? Feel free to send Ellen a message, and she will look it up for you.
2. How often should I wash my curls?
Less often than you think. Most people with curls wash once or twice a week, and there is a reason for that. Curls are naturally drier because the natural oils have a harder time traveling down the curves of the hair. If you wash too often, you will just dry them out and cause frizz. So listen to your hair and scalp, not to habit. Does it feel dirty in between? Then you can also just cleanse with conditioner.
3. How do I wash my curls properly?
A few simple things make a real difference. Apply the shampoo primarily to your scalp and massage for at least a minute; that is where the cleaning happens. Use lukewarm water instead of hot, as hot water pulls moisture out of your curls. Rinse well and always follow with a conditioner, which you detangle through your curls with your fingers—never with a brush on dry hair. This keeps your curls defined and calm.
4. Does this shampoo define my curls on its own, or do I need more?
Honestly: a shampoo mainly cleanses; the real definition comes afterwards. For beautiful, bouncy curls, you need a good conditioner in addition to this shampoo, and often a leave-in or curl cream that activates and holds your curl. So view this shampoo as the foundation—a clean, silicone-free start—not as the whole story. The magic is in the combination, and especially in being consistent.
5. What is co-washing, and should I do it?
Co-washing means that you cleanse your hair with a conditioner instead of shampoo. It is gentler on your scalp and removes fewer oils, which is nice for dry curls. It is not an obligation, but a handy intermediate step: for example, alternating this shampoo with a co-wash occasionally. Do you have a scalp that gets oily quickly? Then it is better to stick to shampoo more often. It is really a matter of trying out what your curls like best.
