Do you feel like your curls need a bit more moisture this time of year, but you don’t want to weigh them down or reduce hold? Today I’m sharing a dry weather styling routine and how to condition your hair just enough for flexibility and health, without sacrificing definition, volume, or longevity. Why Balancing Moisture & Hold Matters Before we even get into products, it’s important to understand why this balance of moisture and hold matters. Moisture = softness and flexibility Hold =...
12 days ago • 9 min read
Light and medium-hold gels are one of the biggest categories out there — and honestly, most of them don’t work. I’ve tested hundreds of gels. I’m really picky, and I’ll tell you straight up when something isn’t worth using. Today I’m sharing the few light and medium-hold gels that actually perform well, especially when the weather shifts and you’re dealing with dry air or mild humidity. I’ve included options for both SOFT and ROUGH finish hair types. Before we get started, quick note: these...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your hair or caught yourself thinking, “I just have bad hair,” “Nothing ever works for me,” or “My curls won’t cooperate,” this is going to help you see things differently. These are the exact thoughts I hear from new clients. And after coaching hundreds of women inside my Group Curl Coaching Membership, I can confidently say: Your hair isn’t the problem — your mindset is. Learning your curls is so much more than technique. It’s the way you interpret your...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
If you’re still getting frizz even though you’ve tried so many products, the issue may not be the products at all — it might be how you’re applying them. After coaching hundreds of curlies inside my Curl Coaching Membership, I’ve noticed something:Most people think they’re one perfect product away from great hair…But what they really need is a few small tweaks in application technique. In this step-by-step routine, I’ll walk you through exactly how I apply my products to reduce frizz, boost...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
I’ve rounded up some of my top curly hair and beauty favorites that are on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I’ve included quick notes on each product’s key characteristics to help you decide what’s worth grabbing. Please note that I have compiled this list ahead of time, so sale prices and items that are included may change. Be sure to follow me on Instagram or Facebook, where I’ll be sharing real-time updates. Curlsmith Curlsmith has its biggest sale of the year, which includes the...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Do your curls or waves not last through the end of the day — or frizz up almost immediately?In this week’s video, I answered your most common questions about getting longer-lasting results and troubleshooting frizz and flattening, all while testing two new Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk products. Q&A Highlights These were some of the top questions I answered during the video — here’s a short summary of each.(Watch the full video for detailed examples and demonstrations!) 1. What if mousse isn’t...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Do your curls feel sticky, flat, or look worse after refreshing? You’re probably doing too much. Today, I showed you how to refresh your curls the right way — light, bouncy, and without that producty feel. What I Used on Wash Day A good refresh starts with using the right products on wash day and using my Strong Hold Method to apply them for maximum longevity. This was a day 3 refresh. On wash day, I used: Innersense I Create Lift Volumizing Foam Innersense I Create Curl Memory If you used a...
3 months ago • 5 min read
If you’re using the wrong curl cream for your hair type, it could be causing more frizz or weighing down your hair. Today, I’m breaking down the best curl creams for soft vs. rough curls and waves, how to tell what your hair actually needs, and when you might want to skip curl cream altogether. Soft Finish Hair (Hair that feels silky, limp, or overly moisturized; struggles to hold curl or volume) Look for: Lightweight formulas – fewer heavy oils or butters Low to moderate conditioning to...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Do you ever feel like brush styling takes forever, only to leave your waves or curls looking straighter instead of curlier? Here I’ll show you a quick brush styling method that gives you all the benefits – such as even product distribution and frizz control – without weighing down or stretching out your waves and curls. Step 1: Prep – apply leave-in or cream I start with damp hair, and then applied a heat protectant, Curlsmith’s Miracle Shield, and brush it it through gently with my Tangle...
3 months ago • 6 min read