Super-Fast Curl How-To
August 22, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
You may be familiar with Sondriel, she is a style expert for curl-masters Ouidad, and she recently shared a YouTube video on how to create great curls in under four minutes – perfect for those of us who oversleep in the morning and then have to run out of the house.
Can you roll out of bed, though, and still achieve something as stress-inducing as great curls?
It’s absolutely worth a try – all you need is the right products and a great diffuser -
Let it be noted I’ve spent a lifetime doing everything possible to HIDE my curls – whether …read more
Keeping up on the curls!
February 10, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
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
Conditioning 101: Helping your locks survive the winter chill!
December 30, 2008 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
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




