Hey Curly Girls! Let’s talk curly hair terms today. If you’ve been in the curly hair community long enough, and that’s to say at all, you’ve seen all sorts of terms floating around about different styling techniques and ways to handle your way. We’re here to help you figure those out!   Pixie Diffusing Unlike typical diffusing, which is when a diffuser is used on a hair dryer and it’s kept at the same heat intensity throughout the entire drying time, Pixie diffusing is a slightly different method. With Pixie diffusing, the hair is still very wet and the product is added, then the diffuser is u ..read more

Can we agree that our hair does some STRANGE stuff?   Ok good, now that we’re in agreement...Hey Curly Girl!   Let’s talk curl pattern. Have you ever done your hair and then realized you have curls going all sorts of ways around your head and it’s super frustrating? Been there, done that and totally understand the irritation.   There are a few things you can do to try and combat that issue. First, make sure you’re spending adequate time distributing product into your hair. You really need to work it in evenly from root to tip and plop your curls afterward to get all of the excess moisture out ..read more

Curly girls are no stranger to dry, damaged hair. But what happens when your hair is damaged beyond repair? Here are some steps for dealing with it. Go to a reputable salon. Make sure you’re going to a stylist that can style and treat your hair. You may need to prepare yourself for a big cut, but if you aren’t ready- ask for at least an inch or two off, so it’ll be a gradual change. Lay off the heat! Seriously. While we all love a hair dryer and occasionally a straightener, heat can destroy your gorgeous locks. If you HAVE to use them, make sure you’re using a product to protect your hair. Dee ..read more

Imagine you’ve got a purse that someone gave you. A cast-off they didn’t want, but you don’t mind because a bag is a bag, right? Well imagine this bag is older, the seams are ripped, it’s stained on the inside and it’s precariously close to ripping apart the next time you put anything in it.   Now imagine you’re about to buy a brand new Louis Vuitton. Some people say you’re paying for a name, but true Louis lovers know you’re also paying for impeccable quality. The stitching is superb, the leather (or other material) is top notch and if something happens, it can be repaired.   Many times you’r ..read more

What is it? Why do we curly girls need to clarify our hair? So many questions! Well don’t worry, we’re here to tell you all about it!    The Why There’s been an upswing in curl education in the last few years, which is great for everyone with curls. It also means we’re realizing how awful the products we were and may still be using. The majority of products on the market are awful for curls. They’re full of sulfates, silicones and other harsh ingredients that strip the cuticle. Because is it damaging the curl, it’s reducing shine and roughening up the texture of the hair, causing frizz.   The ..read more

Getting your hair done can be so relaxing and it’s always fun to get a new color done! But what is recommended for coloring curly hair? Make sure you’re going to a stylist that understands curly hair. It’s number one because it’s so important! Make sure they’re not using color with harsh ingredients like ammonia. Understand what kind of color you’re using. Is it demi-permanent, semi-permanent or permanent? Demi lasts up to 20ish washes, semi lasts only up to 10 and permanent is obviously the longest lasting. If you can afford it, avoid henna or box colors. They may be affordable in the short t ..read more

Let's talk about frizz. Every curly haired woman has frizz. The problem is, nobody really understands where it comes from, how you get it, or how to manage it properly. Today we’re going to talk about the science behind frizz and how to fix it. What exactly is frizz? Almost every woman in the world experiences frizz at some point. Frizz is a reaction of damage to the hair that causes the cuticle to stand up. The damage can come from straightening hair, curling hair, perming hair, swimming in a pool, etc. All these things damage the hair and cause frizz. Hair is supposed to look like snakeski ..read more

Today we’re going to share some pro tips to make travelling as a curly girl a whole lot easier. Check the weather. Probably the most important thing that I see curly girls skip over, is taking a look at the 7-14 day forecast of the city they’re travelling to. Most curly girls have a routine set up where they live. They know what their holy grails are, their refreshing, cleansing and conditioning routine. They know all that well. It’s important to take into account the city that they're travelling to, might have a totally different barometric pressure, temperature and humidity so their routin ..read more

It's important to detangle your hair to prevent your hair from matting or forming knots. With curly hair especially, detangling has to be a careful process. Otherwise, you can lose hair unnecessarily from pulling and would need to take the time and care to repair your hair from breakage. Here are 7 tips to help you detangle with ease. Use a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair. A smaller comb would pull out more hair than we’d like and a brush would disturb your curl pattern. Using a wide tooth comb will allow you to remove any knots and tangles without putting to much of a strain on yo ..read more

We are big fans of keeping it healthy and simple. In our last post, “Four Steps to Healthy Curly Hair” we revealed four not-so-secret steps to make sure your hair stays healthy without overwhelming yourself with all the curly hair tips and tutorials that exist. This week we have four more things we want to share. We are giving you four ways that you can save time taking care of your hair. There are different steps that you have to go through on washday no matter the hair type. Curly hair also “reacts” differently when it is wet vs when it’s dry. One big problem with rushing through your wash ..read more