From First Ripple to Sea Sick: The Journey of a Crown
Every waver remembers the beginning. That first ripple that hit just right. The long hours spent brushing, the tight durag lines stamped into your forehead like a badge of honor, the struggle of choosing the “right” brush—the journey to 360 waves was never about convenience. It was about discipline. And for many of us, it was our first real introduction to intentional grooming.
The YouTube Era: Crown Class Was in Session
Before TikTok made everything easy, wave knowledge lived in the corners of YouTube. Tutorials with low camera quality but high commitment. You sat there, sponge in one hand, soft brush in the other, watching guys break down their methods—“brush angle is everything,” “don’t skip compression,” “moisturize daily.” It was free game, and we soaked it up like students in barbershop university.
We tried every method, every product—from Blue Magic to Murray’s, Sportin’ Waves to WaveBuilder. Our sinks were cluttered with brushes, pomades, and hopes. The goal? Get sea sick—deep, spinning waves that told the world we put in the time. That we cared. That we were about something.
Durag Discipline: The Crown Compression Code
Tying that durag became an art. Too loose? No progress. Too tight? Welcome to the durag forehead line—a rite of passage for any real waver. We wore them to bed, during chores, and under our hoodies at school. It wasn’t just about wave maintenance—it was about commitment, culture, and care.
Finding the Right Brush Was a Mission
There were levels to it. Hard brush for wolfing. Medium for sessions. Soft for laying. Every brush had a purpose, a time, a season. And the right brush? That was like finding the Excalibur of your crown. You guarded it. You cherished it. Because it wasn’t just a tool—it was a vessel of transformation.
More Than Hair. It Was Identity.
What the world saw was a hairstyle. What we built was a ritual. A form of quiet self-care. Waves meant you took time. They showed consistency. Pride. Structure. And in a world that rarely handed us luxury, we created our own—starting at the top.
CDLV: Honoring the Past, Elevating the Ritual
Comme DeLaVie doesn’t just acknowledge the wave legacy—we’re built on it. Our Crème de la Crown™ wave and scalp butter was designed with that same care you put into every stroke. No grease, no buildup—just premium butters and oils that respect your scalp and crown.
- Rich in shea, mango, and kokum butter
- Infused with castor, jojoba, and argan oils
- Non-comedogenic, petroleum-free, and clean scented
This is for the ones who brushed until their arms were sore. Who studied YouTube tutorials like textbooks. Who turned hair into heritage. Crème de la Crown™ isn’t just a product—it’s a salute to every man who made his crown his calling.
→ Continue the Legacy. Crown Yourself Daily.