04
Dec
Transform Your Hair: Vital Tips + Bonus: Fairy Knot Fix
The Secret to Fabulous Hair: Trims and Tips! When it comes to rocking healthy, fabulous hair, two things are key: regular trims and continuous education. Let’s dive into the magic of both! 1: Maintenance Trims Hold on to your scissors! Regular trims are essential to keep those split ends at bay and maintain the shape of your curls. Here’s the scoop: When to Trim Your Hair: Short Hair: Trim every 4-6 weeks! Medium to Long Hair: Trim every 8-12 weeks! Growing Your Hair Out: Trim every 10-12 weeks! Tight well... Read More
04
Dec
How To Diffuse Your Hair Without Frizzy Ends!
Are you tired of drying your hair just to end up with frizzy hair? That’s one of the biggest problems that many of our clients face. Using a blow dryer speeds up hair drying, but can leave your hair dry and brittle looking if you’re not sure about what you’re doing! If you’re going to blow dry your hair, we recommend using a diffuser to evenly distribute the air. This will give the curls a softer polished look. A diffuser is a curl’s best friend! Diffusers maximize volume, giving... Read More
18
Sep
Wash Day: The Ultimate Guide For Healthier Hair
Washing your hair every day can lead to damaged or brittle hair because it strips your hair of natural oils that keep it healthy! That being said, it’s still a good idea to make sure that your hair is clean and not overly greasy. So what should you do? Cut down to two wash days per week Try Sulfate-Free Cleansers & Scalp Exfoliation Sulfate-Free Cleansers: Sulfate-Free Cleansers, like our Curlfection One Step Cream Cleanser, maintain the natural oils in your hair. Shampoos containing sulfates will strip your hair of its... Read More
18
Sep
3 Ways To Handle Your Fragile Wet Hair
3 Ways to Handle Your Fragile Wet Hair Your curls are at their most fragile state when they are wet, which is why it is so important to treat wet hair with care. If you overwork your curls while they are wet, there is a bigger chance of damaging and breaking your hair! This means more time spent repairing and that’s no fun! Here are a few tips to keep wet hair damage to a minimum and help frizz control. Combing Wet Curls: It may seem like a harmless detangling,... Read More
30
Apr
Shapes For Spring
Spring is finally here! April showers, May flowers and most importantly, great hair days. Now that the dried out winter hair is finally over, we can actually get into hair shapes that won’t go flat or dry due to the winter cold. Think of your curls like a flower during the spring season- they are going to bloom after facing treacherous circumstances. Now is the time to finally go for the fringe n’ fro look you’ve been yearning for or the waterfall cut if you want your curls to blend... Read More
07
Apr
Get the most out of your salon service * Tips from your curl stylist *
Always Come in With Dry Curls (Also Known as Second-Day Hair) Don’t come in with wet or pulled back hair as it defeats the purpose (and wastes time) of the service you want to get done. Curly cuts are called ‘dry curly cuts’ because they’re done when the curls are in full effect so your stylist can see where they will fall when cut. Pulling your hair back or coming in with a blow out before your appointment also alters its shape so you will have to wash it... Read More
14
Feb
Choosing the Right Diffuser for your Curl
Diffusers they all look so different how do you know what to choose? First lets begin with what is a diffuser?- A diffuser redistributes warm or cool air so that it doesn’t blow directly on your hair. Ultimately disturbing your curl and making you frizzy. If you use a blow dryer with out a diffuser the curls will eventually grow and expand the more you dry. With several types of very different looking diffusers on the market choosing the right one can be a challenge. Our curl experts recommendations are... Read More
30
Jan
How To Stretch Your Style
The goal of a wash-and-go is to make it last for as many days as possible. It’s a very frustrating feeling to have your style ruined by the second day because you sweat it out at the gym. It can be a tough battle deciding to change your lifestyle or to maintain your curls for the week. Sometimes it doesn’t have to be a battle, however. Whether it’s wearing a silk wrap to protect yourself from the sauna’s heat or washing your hair on a week where you don’t have... Read More
28
Dec
Smoothing Treatment Questions Answered
Most Popular Smoothing Treatment Questions Answered… ——— This Treatment has NO downtime ———- You may wet / wash your hair the same day ———- Yes please book your color and haircut on the same day ———- Swimming in saltwater or chlorine is absolutely fine ———- Stays for 3 months ———- You need to use sulfate free (on sale!) shampoo to maintain ———- You may keep your sale price of $199 If you Maintain your treatment within 4 months (16 weeks) Book Now
12
Dec
Tackling Dry Split Ends
Dry, split ends are a nightmare for almost anyone with curly hair. Even if the majority of your hair is healthy, unmoisturized ends virtually cancel that out. Notice how we are advised to pay the most attention to our ends when washing and styling our hair- that’s because the ends are the most prone to dryness and breakage. Even washing your hair too much can have a negative effect on them as it can dry them out if washed consistently in a short period of time. And here’s the... Read More
20
Sep
Different Shapes You Can Achieve With Your Next Curly Cut
The beauty of curly hair is that it comes in all shapes and sizes. The texture of your natural hair and the shape of your face play a role in which shape suits you the best. Luckily for some, their curls already fall into the shape that they want and a curly trim is all you need. Others seek curly cuts (highly recommended)for their new look or use protective styles like braids or twists in order to achieve their desired look. It is also a matter of length and tightness... Read More
06
Sep
Detanging Curls – For Parents
There’s only one thing more difficult than detangling your own hair- detangling your kid’s hair! While most parents hate the process of detangling, it’s something they certainly know how to maneuver around without crying and yelling. It’s completely understandable, though- no one enjoys tugging and detangling their hair, especially when it isn’t cooperating. However, with a good use of effective products and knowing your child’s hair, this process can be much more seamless. If your son or daughter has tighter curls, it’s best to keep in mind that you will... Read More
05
Jun
Figuring Out Your Curl Type
Figuring Out Your Curl Type “What is my curl type?” many may ask. Curl types are divided into numbers with partnering letters which determine the tightness of your curls the higher the number. The curl types that are commonly known are: 2A / 2B / 2C 3A / 3B / 3C 4A / 4B / 4C The first type, 2A, represents very loose curls that can usually resemble waves. The last type, 4C, resemble the tightest curl pattern usually referred to as “kinky.” And you guessed it- the curls in... Read More
22
May
Hair Porosity Test
Understanding hair porosity is one of the complicated parts about natural hair care. Porosity refers to how much your hair can retain moisture. There are many factors that tie into this such as: curl texture, the amount of moisture it absorbs and retains and the structure of your cuticle. When referring to the levels of porosity, there are three: low, normal and high Low porosity hair resists moisture but once it’s in, it stays in for a while. It is recommended that those with low porosity hair stick... Read More
14
May
Quiz! How Well Versed are you in Curl Talk?
Ever heard someone refer to their hair as “CG” and wonder what does that even mean? Well, in the same way every country has their own language(s), curly hair has its own too. We use this jargon to refer to different things like the current state of our hair to the style we did overnight to protect it. It works for those with curls and makes conversation much simpler. Take our quiz and see how you rank with your curly lingo. Give your self a point for each term you... Read More
03
May
How You Can Protect Your Curls This Summer
While the summer can be the most fun time of the year for many, most curly girls agree it can be double the work. Think about the amount of time and maintenance your hair requires- now multiply that by two. The sun and its UV rays can be detrimental to your hair by drying it out. For those who love lightening their hair color, the sun will definitely help in that department but you must still be careful of accidentally damaging curls by not protecting with enough moisture when entering... Read More