STEP 1: CLEANSE

Step 1: Cleanse Your Curls - The Foundation of Healthy Curly Hair

Cleansing curly hair is the fundamental first step in every Curly Girl Method routine. Curls are naturally drier because natural oils from the scalp struggle to travel down the hair's twists and turns. This leads to product buildup, dirt, and excess oils on the scalp that can block moisture and nutrients from reaching your hair.

Why Proper Cleansing Is Essential For Curls

A thorough yet gentle cleanse removes buildup without stripping your hair, allowing your curls to breathe and remain hydrated. This perfectly prepares your hair for the next steps in your routine, ensuring your curls stay bouncy, defined, and healthy.

Our Cleansing Methods For Every Curl Type

• Final Wash (Reset Shampoo): A deep cleanse to remove buildup from silicones, oils, and heavy products. Ideal before starting the Curly Girl Method or after using non-CGM products.
• Gentle Cleanser (Peppermint Clean Shampoo): A mild, sulfate-free shampoo for regular use. Cleanses hair without stripping natural oils, keeps curls hydrated and healthy. Perfect for weekly use.
• Co-Wash (Peppermint Fresh Co-Wash): A conditioner based refresher that revives the hair between wash days while adding extra hydration. Perfect for curly hair that tends to feel dry and needs additional moisture and care between washes.
  
• Conditioner Bar (Pretty Conditioner Bar): An eco-friendly, mild cleanser in solid form. Ideal for weekly use and perfect for travel.
• Coffee Scrub Mask: A scalp exfoliating treatment that removes dead skin cells, product buildup, and promotes healthy hair growth. Use before shampooing for a deep scalp cleanse.

Choose The Right Cleansing Product For Your Curls

Depending on your curl needs, we offer 5 different cleansing options:

• Reset Shampoo - With sulfates to remove all buildup (Final Wash)
• Peppermint Clean Shampoo - Mild cleanser for weekly use
• Pretty Conditioner Bar - Mild cleanse in solid form for weekly use
• Peppermint Fresh Co-Wash - Conditioner wash to refresh curls between wash days
• Coffee Scrub Mask - Scalp exfoliating treatment

All products are fully compliant with Curly Girl Method guidelines.