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These products are advice and may work well for some people but not for others. The CG process is very personal and can differ per person. These products help you start or restart. Feel and see how your curls perform on these products. If you are not satisfied after using one or more products, try replacing them with another product with or without protein, or check the tips below.

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Our tips

Regularly clarify your hair with clarifying shampoo, if you experience build-up or if your curls are no longer cooperating.
Test with a co-wash to see if your curls like it.
Use protein products with medium to large proteins, such as Wheat, Oat, Soy, but also smaller proteins like amino acids, hydrolyzed Silk will be good for your curls.
If you have fine hair, try diffusing your hair instead of letting it air dry, as water can weigh down the hair the longer it stays in, resulting in saggy curls.

If you have thick hair, you can also use heavier products (with butters and oils like castor/avocado oil in the first 10 ingredients)
If you have fine hair, avoid heavier products
If you experience stiff hair after using protein, replace it (temporarily) with a protein-free product
If you experience limp curls and your hair feels very soft, try adding a little more protein

Washing schedule

How do you get started?

Start the CG method with:

If you're starting with the CG method, we want to keep it simple for you. Over time, you'll increasingly read that others do things differently, but we advise experimenting with that once you've been in the process for a while.

Start with a final wash (Jumbo's Elke Dag shampoo, or Kruidvat's Daily Mild Shampoo) You will not use this again unless you've used incorrect products, are experiencing build-up, or have dyed your hair.
Follow with a mask (max. 1x per week)
Leave-in conditioner
Gel, cream or mousse

Next wash day:

Co-wash or shampoo with conditioner
Leave-in conditioner
Gel, cream or mousse

Between wash days, you can refresh your curls if needed:

Use a spray bottle to slightly dampen your hair and reactivate the products in your hair
Wet your hands, apply a little gel or cream to your hands, and use praying hands over your curls, scrunch, and let it dry
Refresh with a mousse on dry hair
Refresh with a gel, cream or mousse on damp hair