I am REALLY loving this Curly Girl Method!!! I'm just wondering why didn't I try it sooner???
I did have to modify it just a little to meet my needs. For instance, I have detangled my hair with a wide tooth comb twice since beginning. I also use a silicone free shampoo to cleanse my hair when it feels like the conditioner is not cleansing enough.
The only styling products that I use are the conditioner, gel and my shea butter mixture. I love the results. Through trial and error I have learned what styling products works well together on my hair. If I want to use gel I can't use the conditioner, sooo I only use the gel after I co-wash my hair. I never use gel on unclean hair (from experience that's a recipe for disaster). After completely rinsing out the conditioner I apply eco styler gel or pro line extreme gel to naked hair and wear a wash n go.
The Curly Girl Method will be "my method" for now.