I have mixed feelings on many BCA month products – I almost feel like in a lot of cases, the products are marketed as a conniving way of profiting off the consciousness of others.
But that isn’t always the case…sometimes it’s a great cause wrapped up in adorable pink products! limited-edition styling set that delivers a magnificent mane and helps support breast-cancer research.
And thus I bring you this absolutely undeniably giftable, baby pink kit features the ghd IV styler – a fabulous product onto itself – which can both curl and straighten hair, as well as a matching styler pouch, …read more

I HATE frizz.
And I think pretty much every person that ever encountered it would agree…but the question is, what can we do to fix it? There’s endless products out there, and they have varying degrees of success…but the key may just be getting to the root of the problem.
(No pun intended.)
I consulted Mahisha Dellinger. She’s a curly-haired expert and creator of the CURLS organic hair collection. She has some fabulous frizz fighting tips we can all take advantage of. Mahisha points out that those of us with curly hair are actually more frizz-prone – it goes down to our …read more

Something I learned from my years of curly hair: If there is no conditioning gels or foams on hand, leave your conditioner in your hair!
Be careful not to put your conditioner on your scalp though, that will over-grease it. Stick to the bottom two thirds of your hair.
We consulted curly-hair specialist Wafaya Abdallah, and she had some great advice on making this work for us.
“Once you leave the conditioner in your hair, flip your head forward and scrunch,” Wafaya said.
This does two things, you squeeze the excess water out and set the curls. Never use a towel on your curly …read more

Praise the Lord!
Today, I am wearing not flip flops, but suede boots. And while many of my loved ones are mourning the loss of summer, I couldn’t be happier. Why? Because summer humidity ending means that my hair might just look halfway decent. And that, ultimately, matters to me a lot more than one more beach day.
However, it’s just a vision of things to come: summer still has a few weeks of strength left, and for many of you, the humidity ain’t going anywhere. That doesn’t mean you all cannot still look fabulous.
Kim Shackelford, owner of Asili Chi Salon and …read more

One of the most knowledgeable ladies around, Keneesha Hudson, CEO of Urbanbella – a hot salon for all hair curly, kinky, and wavy, emailed me today with some winter tips for keeping our hair – curls and all – happy and healthy!
As many of you know, my hair is naturally curly, and while straightened, it still exhibits many curly hair personality traits!
According to Keneesha, hydrating is the name of the game. “As it starts to cool down curly hair (already prone to dryness) gets even drier due to the crisper hair. Counteract this by increasing hydration hair therapy!” …read more

It’s all about the “wave” for summer.
Luckily, creating great waves can be easy. Forget the kinky, crunchy curls of the 1980’s, this season’s look is all about creating soft, glamorous texture from the modernized “S” curl to a “just been to the beach” wave.
My friends at Studio RK, a full-service salon located in Fort Myers, Florida helped us with some tips for creating the modernized “S” curl. It’s a must-try!
If your hair is naturally curly:
· Shampoo and Condition with a curl enhancing hair care system such as Redken Fresh Curls Shampoo and Conditioner
· …read more

If you have been keeping an eye on the award show red carpet circuit, you may have been noticing a trend. Curls are everywhere
Us curly girls know that beating (or being beaten by) our girls is all a game of texture. Some products to swear by:
Ouidad Styling Mist: This one is a no-brainer. All curly girls know this is our cherished mount of understanding. It’s a light spray, but designed for long-lasting hold – so it will help you have that cool bounce that people like Debra Messing have (that we hate her for).
Arrojo Curl Kit: Some of us need …read more

The cold weather is in full effect, serving as a harsh reminder to keep hair hydrated during the dry months. Ouidad, top stylist, curly hair authority, and author of Curl Talk, shares a hair-full of conditioning basics to keep strands healthy this winter and all year long.
Daily Conditioning Dose: After shampooing, the hair cuticle is parched so following with a daily or deep conditioner is a must. Basic conditioners detangle strands without causing stress to the hair, but they should also be adding back moisture to the hair. Proper application is the key to beautifully, hydrated strands so …read more