Ultimate Guide for Balancing Moisture & Hold in Your Curly Routine
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 […]
This Strong Hold Gel Failed… Let’s Try Again! | Q&A & Get Ready With Me
The 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 […]
Am I Forcing My Curls? Low vs. High Effort Routine Comparison
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 […]
How to Wash Wavy/Curly Hair + Mistakes to Avoid
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 […]
Styling Multiple Curl Types, Textures & Porosities
If you’ve ever wondered why your curls don’t look uniform—or why certain sections behave completely differently—you’re not alone! The truth is, most of us have multiple curl patterns, textures, and even porosities on one head of hair. And that’s normal! Curly hair is never meant to be ‘perfect’ or identical from root to tip. You […]
Best Shampoos & Conditioners for Curly & Wavy Hair + What to Avoid ❌
Did you know that using the wrong shampoo and conditioner can make or break your routine? I’m sharing my top 8 regular shampoos and conditioner pairs for wavy or curly hair, including drugstore and high-end. What I look for in Shampoo & Conditioner I’m actually not that picky when it comes to “regular” shampoos and […]
Live Style with Me in Real-Time for Volume + Q&A
In today’s live video, I showed what its like to get real-time coaching by styling my hair in real time. This routine focused on getting volume, combatting overly soft hair, and wavy techniques. I answered some common questions on how to combat frizz, sleep protection that doesn’t fall off, low-density volume tips, and more. Livestream […]
How to Refresh Limp/Loosened Waves & Curls + Sleep Protection
If your waves or curls have gone limp, dropped, or look frizzy, don’t worry—you don’t need to start over! I’ll show you how to refresh them and bring back definition without rewashing. Many of my group coaching clients have wavy hair and struggle with refreshing because wavy hair and loose curls are prone to getting […]
Wavy Hair vs. Curly Hair: Testing the Styling Differences on My Curls!
What happens when I style my curly hair using a routine meant for wavy hair? In this portion of a multi-part series, I highlight differences between what wavy hair needs vs. what curly hair needs, including styling techniques and the best products for each. Many of my group coaching clients have wavy hair and struggle […]
Hard Water vs. Soft Water: Why Your Curls Feel Dry, Frizzy, or Limp—And How to Fix It! | Curlsmith
This post is sponsored by Curlsmith. Click here for the full disclosure. Are your curls frizzy, dry, or limp, lifeless, or not holding their shape, or are they just not cooperating no matter what products you use? The problem might not be your routine—it could be your water! Today, we’re breaking down hard water vs. soft water, […]
