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Dear Ouidad: How Much is Too Much?

Is coloring, highlights, and thermal reconditioning too much?

How to Get What You Need From Your Stylist

CurlySuzy offers her advice on getting the best possible cut and style

Looking for Looser Curls

Ouidad Climate Control

Dear Ouidad: I recently got engaged and am longing for my dry, coarse and kinky curly hair to be more soft, healthy and looser ringlet-like curls before the wedding. (Much like Taylor Swift’s) Any suggestions?
A: Deep treatment intensive conditioning is the key to getting softer, healthier curls. After that I recommend a softening [...]

Curly College Scene: Stylists

Julia Rizzo

Poking around the new CurlStylist.com site recently reminded me that I haven’t gotten a hair cut in a while. I think it’s awesome that stylists with an interest in curlyheads have their own site. For those of us with curly hair, a good stylist can totally transform our look.
The first time I went [...]

Salute to Stylists: How My Stylist Changed My Life

CurlTalkers tell their tales

Ask the Expert: Jonathan Torch

Jonathan Torch

Q: Help! The curls at my roots have disappeared! In the past few weeks, the curls close to my head have just fallen flat and frizzy. I’ve tried protein treatments, low poos, clarifying rinses, and nothing has worked. I got my hair cut about a month ago, so I don’t think it’s time [...]

Stylist Q&A: Amanda Statham

Ann Kelso Salon master stylist is an editorial styling expert

8 Simple Rules To Becoming The Perfect Curly Client

Get the most out of your time in the chair with these simple steps

I Want My 3b Curls Back

Dear Ouidad:I used to be a 3b, but when I was younger I used to always straighten my hair because I didn’t like it. Now I’m a 3a and my curls are not so tight, but I was wondering if there is any way to bring them back?
A: Curly hair tends to change every 7-10 [...]

Growing Hair Long

Growing your hair long