Do the words ‘hair gel’ make you think of crispy curls and rock-solid quiffs? Actually, using gel on curly hair is one of the best ways to achieve touchable, soft curls with great definition and shine! It’s true that applying hair gel to curly hair will create fine, crispy ringlets at first, but there’s a…
Most curly girls know that juicy, hydrated curls and great curl definition will help their mane look its best, but many people don’t realize the importance of hold. If you struggle to refresh your style every morning or have to touch it up throughout the day, your hair lacks hold. So, if you want to…
Everyone in the natural hair community knows silicones are evil, right? Curly girls are regularly told to avoid silicones because they cause product buildup that leads to damage. But what if I told you this isn’t true for all silicones? In fact, silicones can offer some great benefits for curly hair, like humidity protection, easier…
One of the biggest struggles faced by curly girls is learning how to maintain a healthy protein moisture balance. This is a common problem for curly girls, especially when they’re just starting out on their curly hair journey. If you get the balance between protein and moisture right, it gives you a mane of healthy,…
The demand for curly hair products has increased massively in recent years as more curly girls embrace their hair’s natural beauty. Luckily, brands have noticed this, and new curl-loving launches appear regularly on shelves everywhere. These days, there’s also growing demand for fragrance free products, as many people are sensitive to artificial scents, have sensitive…
Brush Styling & Curly Hair Curly girls are often told that they shouldn’t brush their curls, but it turns out that advice is wrong. Brush styling curly hair is a fabulous way to create gorgeous, defined clumps and cascades of spiraling ringlets. Of course, you can’t just take any old brush and start brushing your…
Most people think curly hair will have plenty of root volume, but there are many reasons why your curls might lack volume at the roots. It might be due to your hair’s characteristics, like density or texture, or it might be the way you wash and style your tresses. In this guide, I’ll share some…
Conditioners and oils help keep your hair feeling soft and make removing annoying tangles and knots easier. That’s because they create slip, which decreases friction between the strands and reduces the risk of damage. But why is slip so crucial for curly hair, and how do you know which products to choose? This guide will…
Let’s take the guesswork out of finding the right products for your curly hair. This is the free version of the database from the Curly Product Handbook. This free version does not include product details such as ingredients, goals, moisture level, buildup potential, and additional product tips/notes. For access to the full version, purchase the…
Stringy curls are one of the most common problems that people with natural hair experience. Almost every curly girl struggles with this problem at least once, and it can be really frustrating to see thin, stringy strands instead of the juicy curls we all crave. There are several causes of stringy curly hair, which are…
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