Maximizing Your Results
The IntrinsiCurly Me "3 Step" Method
PLEASE NOTE:
First time users of our products should follow the IntrinsiCurly Me "Clean Slate" Method before following the IntrinsiCurly Me "3 Step" Method to ensure they prepare their curls for the magic to happen.
Instructions
Step 1: Wet Your Hair
Step 1: Wet Your Hair
Start by wetting your hair, making sure that it is sopping wet.
Step 2: Apply Cleanser to Hands
Step 2: Apply Cleanser to Hands
Squeeze approximately a tablespoon of Come Clean Gentle Cleanser or Mint To Be Peppermint Cowash into your hands.
Step 3: Apply Cleanser to Scalp & Hair
Step 3: Apply Cleanser to Scalp & Hair
Apply this cleanser to your scalp and hair.
Step 4: Massage Scalp
Step 4: Massage Scalp
Massage your scalp with your finger pads in a circular motion.
Step 5: "Milking" Motion & Emulsify
Step 5: "Milking" Motion & Emulsify
Move the product through your hair from the roots to the ends using a "milking" motion. If you feel you need more product, first add more water and emulsify.
Step 6: Continue Milking Technique
Step 6: Continue Milking Technique
Continue the milking technique, moving from your roots to your ends.
Step 7: Maintain Hair Wetness
Step 7: Maintain Hair Wetness
Add more water the minute you feel your hair is getting dry; it is important for your hair to be sopping wet at all times.
Step 8: Ensure Cleanser Coverage
Step 8: Ensure Cleanser Coverage
Make sure you have spread the cleanser all over your hair, right to the ends. You'll notice the cleanser doesn't foam at all; this is totally normal.
Step 9: Deep Scalp Cleanse
Step 9: Deep Scalp Cleanse
Massage the product into your hair, making sure to really get your scalp clean.
Step 10: Wash Duration
Step 10: Wash Duration
Make sure to wash your hair for at least 2 to 3 minutes so that you can remove all dirt and buildup.
Step 11: Rinse Thoroughly
Step 11: Rinse Thoroughly
You can now rinse the product out with clean water.
Step 12: Condition
Step 12: Condition
Condition using the One & Only Creamy Conditioner (See next step).
Instructions
Step 1: Hair Still Sopping Wet?
Step 1: Hair Still Sopping Wet?
Your hair should already be sopping wet from rinsing the cleanser. Ensure it remains thoroughly wet before adding conditioner.
Step 2: Determine Conditioner Amount
Step 2: Determine Conditioner Amount
When you first start using IntrinsiCurly Me, you may need to use as much as 2 tablespoons of The One & Only Creamy Conditioner. The more hydrated your hair becomes, the less you will need to use at a time.
Step 3: Apply Conditioner
Step 3: Apply Conditioner
Apply this conditioner to your scalp and hair.
Step 4: Massage Scalp
Step 4: Massage Scalp
Massage your scalp with your finger pads in a circular motion.
Step 5: "Milking" Motion & Emulsify
Step 5: "Milking" Motion & Emulsify
Move the product through your hair from the roots to the ends using a "milking" motion. If you feel you need more product, first add more water and emulsify.
Step 6: Continue Milking Technique
Step 6: Continue Milking Technique
Continue the milking technique, moving from your roots to your ends.
Step 7: Finger Detangle
Step 7: Finger Detangle
Start to finger detangle now with your fingers. If your ends are tangled/knotty, then start there and work your way up towards the roots.
Step 8: Smooth Cuticles
Step 8: Smooth Cuticles
Now start smoothing the cuticles down until your hair feels "slimey" or like seaweed. (This prevents frizz and future tangling).
Step 9: 'Squish to Condish'
Step 9: 'Squish to Condish'
The next step is 'squish to condish'. Gather up a handful of your hair and squeeze to the root a few times for each section; you should hear a squishy, squelching sound. You can either do this with your head upside down or right side up.
Step 10: Add More Water & Squish
Step 10: Add More Water & Squish
Trickle a little more water into the hair and squish a little more. There's no such thing as too much squishing!
Step 11: Processing Time
Step 11: Processing Time
This process should take between 1 - 5 minutes.
Step 12: Rinse
Step 12: Rinse
Make sure to rinse off your scalp 100%. If you wish to keep some conditioner in on your ends, you can do so, or you can re-apply not more than half a teaspoon to ensure even coverage. For finer hair, we recommend rinsing completely.
Instructions
Step 1: Prep Crème da la Curl Crème
Step 1: Prep Crème da la Curl Crème
Pump/squeeze a small amount of Crème da la Curl Crème into the palm of your hands. Rub your hands together to emulsify. You should notice the product turning white in your palms.
Step 2: Apply Crème to Sopping Wet Hair
Step 2: Apply Crème to Sopping Wet Hair
Smooth evenly over your sopping wet hair using the praying hands method. For thicker hair, you may need to section the hair to apply evenly. Apply evenly to all sections of your hair, making sure not to use too much Crème da la Curl Crème.
Step 3: Squish to Clump
Step 3: Squish to Clump
Now, gather up a handful of your hair and squeeze to the root a few times for each section; you should hear a squishy, squelching sound. You can either do this with your head upside down or right side up. You should notice clumps starting to form.
Step 4: Apply Hold Me Baby Curly Hair Gel (Optional)
Step 4: Apply Hold Me Baby Curly Hair Gel (Optional)
If you're styling without gel, then go straight to Step 6. Otherwise, use the praying hands method to add the Hold Me Baby Curly Hair Gel to your curls.
Step 5: Squish & Scrunch with Gel
Step 5: Squish & Scrunch with Gel
Once gel is evenly distributed, squish and scrunch to create clumps.
Step 6: Remove Excess Moisture
Step 6: Remove Excess Moisture
Take your Scrunching Microfibre Towel and scrunch out the extra moisture very gently and methodically.
Step 7: Drying Options
Step 7: Drying Options
Either allow to dry naturally or use your Universal Collapsible Silicone Diffuser.
Step 8: Diffusing Technique (If Applicable)
Step 8: Diffusing Technique (If Applicable)
If you are using a Universal Collapsible Silicone Diffuser, make sure you use low/medium heat and low/medium speed so as not to dry out all that moisture you just packed in there.
Step 9: Avoid Touching While Drying
Step 9: Avoid Touching While Drying
Remember not to touch your hair at all while it is drying. No scrunching out while your hair is wet or damp.
Step 10: Scrunch Out the Cast
Step 10: Scrunch Out the Cast
Once your hair is 100% dry, you can now "scrunch out the cast" that may have formed. If you want to add volume, throw your hair over and shake out at the roots only.
Congratulations
You have just finished the IntrinsiCurly Me "3 Step" Method for regular users.