Today I refreshed my hair in real-time while sharing some of my best tips for refreshing frizz from lack of hold or humidity. I’m also answering your questions about refreshing. Summer Group Coaching If you want real-time feedback from me on your styling, diffusing, and refreshing, join us for the Summer Group Coaching Program. Enrollment is officially open June is our onboarding month where you’ll start engaging with me and other members July-Aug is when we have weekly coaching calls,...
16 days ago • 6 min read
Do you use a brush when styling AND struggle to get enough volume? If so, you could be brush styling away your volume! Today I’m testing to see how my results differ if I skip brush styling altogether. But since I know my curls need some help to look their best, I’m still going to be putting effort into styling my curls, I’m just not going to use a brush. If you’ve been watching me for a while, you know how much of a fan of brush-styling I am. But something I’ve learned from working with so...
24 days ago • 4 min read
This post is sponsored by Curlsmith. Read full disclosure here. Using the wrong products and techniques can cause your waves and loose curls to fall limp, flat, and not last. In this video, I’m showing you how to get longer-lasting results using some fragrance-free products from Curlsmith, who are partnering with me for this video. Step 1: Shampoo The first step to getting your waves and loose curls to last starts with getting a thorough cleanse from your shampoo. The NEW Fragrance-Free...
about 1 month ago • 8 min read
In today’s live video, I styled my hair in real-time while sharing some of the most common brush styling mistakes that I have seen my clients make during our guided styling coaching calls. I also answered your questions about styling. Summer Group Coaching If you want real-time feedback from me on your styling, diffusing, and refreshing, join us for the Summer Group Coaching program. Enrollment officially opens June 1 If you want in early to get a headstart on watching the beginner modules,...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Do you struggle with keeping your waves and curls bouncy and at their curliest? If so, this post will help you understand what types of products really make a difference and what ingredients actually work when it comes to enhancing your waves and curls. What Makes Hair “Curlier”? Curl pattern or the “tightness” of the wave/spiral is determined by the shape of your hair follicle in the scalp. You can’t create a curl pattern that doesn’t exist naturally from your genetics. You can, however,...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
If no matter what you do, your curls and waves feel dry, brittle, or rough—or they’re soft and silky but don’t hold their shape—your moisture balance might be off. In this week’s video, I help you understand what moisture balance is, learn how to assess your own hair’s needs, spot the signs of imbalance and fix it using tweaks to your technique, water use, and product combinations. What is Moisture Balance & Why Does It Matter When we talk about moisture in the hair world, we’re often...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
The new Rizos Strong Hold Gel didn’t work for me the first time—it left my hair dry, crunchy, and frizzy. But because it’s so hyped, I decided to give it another shot. In this post, I’m sharing my updated results and how the gel performed on the second try. I’m also answering some of your top curly hair questions, like: How to tell if your hair is wavy or curly Why your hair texture might be changing Whether refreshing sprays are actually making things worse Keep reading for my honest review...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Some say we’re forcing our curls when we manipulate them with styling techniques—but is it really too much if we’re just bringing out their full potential? If you’re not loving your curls, maybe it’s not your hair—it might just be that you haven’t styled it to bring out its full potential. Today, I’m walking you through a super low-effort routine and comparing it to my usual high-manipulation styling. We’ll break down the effort versus the reward, so you can decide what’s actually worth it...
2 months ago • 4 min read
If your waves and curls fall limp, flat, or get oily by day two—your wash and condition routine might be to blame. Let’s break down what actually works for wavy and loose curly hair and what doesn’t. This is part of the wavy & loose curls series, and today we’re diving into one of the most overlooked parts of any routine—washing and conditioning. Step 1: Detangle Before Shampoo (optional) Have you ever shampooed your hair only to find it becomes a tangled, matted mess? That’s where...
2 months ago • 6 min read