What You Actually Need to Know About Your Curls to Choose the Right Products
If you can’t wrap your head around your exact curl type, porosity, or the perfect protein-moisture “balance,” that’s ok! The truth is, those things don’t matter nearly as much as you think. These are the top things people stress about that actually don’t matter. I’m going to share what you should be focusing on instead if […]
Why Your Curls Won’t Clump (and How to Fix It Step-by-Step)
Do your curls separate into stringy pieces no matter what you do? Clumped curls don’t just happen – they’re created through the right prep, product balance, and technique. Here’s what to do, step-by-step. Step 1: Shampoo The first thing that stops curls from clumping is buildup. When the hair is coated in leftover products, oils, or […]
Why Your Curls Don’t Last + How to Fix It (Longevity Q&A + Not Your Mother’s Review)
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 […]
How to Refresh Your Curls Without Making Them Flat or Producty
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 […]
Best Curl Creams for SOFT vs. ROUGH Curls & Waves
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 […]
Quick Brush Styling Method for Waves & Curls (Without Straightening Your Hair)
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 […]
How I Got Thicker Hair + My Styling Routine for Volume
Over the last few years, my hair has become noticeably thicker — some might even say it looks twice as full. I get messages every week asking what changed, so I wanted to share both my health journey and the styling techniques I now use for fuller curls. Here, I re-created my past routine but […]
5 Curl Mistakes I See as a Curl Coach + Curlsmith Awestruck Cream Review
This post is sponsored by Curlsmith. Click here for the full disclosure. If your curls aren’t lasting or looking how you want, you might be doing these 5 things I often see as a curl coach. Today I’m showing you step by step my styling routine and sharing the 5 most common mistakes I see — while […]
Curly Products that Didn’t Work for Me + Alternatives
Have you ever bought a curly hair styling product because of the brand’s promises – only to be completely let down? I’m sharing some popular products that just did not live up to their claims on my particular hair and MY preferences… and more importantly, some alternatives that actually deliver. Remember to keep in mind, […]
Wavy Curly Hangout + Q&A with @SwavyCurlyCourtney
We recently hosted a live Wavy & Curly Hangout on YouTube — and it was such a fun session packed with practical curl advice! I was joined by Courtney (@SwavyCurlyCourtney), a fellow curly content creator who specializes in wavy hair. She’s also a hairstylist in training and is now taking haircut clients locally in Texas. […]
