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Loosening tight curls

Dear CurlySuzy: Is there a product that will keep my hair from shrinking up so much and loosen some of the curl?
Dear Brenda: Curl Junkie Curl Assurance Aloe Fix Hair Styling Gel. Might want to use this with after a lot of conditioning. It does not dry your hair out; the product just [...]

My-Cherie: I Love My Man’s Mane

My-Cherie

Last night, at dinner, I couldn’t help but notice my man’s mane. I thought to myself, “Boy, his hair looks so shiny, conditioned and way less frizzy. I wonder what he did differently?”
As the night progressed he asked, “So what do you think of my hair?” I replied, “I love it.” Then he confessed [...]

Managing color-treated curls

Dear CurlySuzy: Will you recommend a good shampoo & conditioner for my 3C color treated hair?
Dear Jennifer: Here are some links to shampoos and conditioners. A non-sulfate cleanser will be the best for color-treated hair and curls. Hope this helps!
DevaCare No Poo
DevaCare One Condition
Jessicurl Gentle Lather Shampoo
Jessicurl Aloeba Daily Conditioner
Jessicurl Too Shea Extra [...]

Dolling up a baby girl’s ringlets

Dear CurlySuzy: A friend of mine recommended that I contact you about your “It’s a Curl” product line for my daughter. She’s got the typical Caucasian baby hair — fairly straight with little ringlets that try to form at the back. It’s adorable, and I want to do everything I can to bring them out [...]

Paraben-free products

Dear CurlySuzy: I am looking for curly hair products (shampoo, conditioner and styling stuff) that is paraben free. Do you have any suggestions? I have type 3A hair.
Dear Beth: Here is a list of products that are paraben-free. Hope this helps and please email me if you have more questions.
A good combination [...]

Finding a new style for the same old look

Dear CurlySuzy: I’m new to embracing my curls, and really need some help! I’ve been wearing my curls the same way for 22 years! Pulled back tight in a ponytail gel and hair spray … lots of hair spray! Problem is my hair is now thin at the top and I’m sick of it! HELP! [...]

Man Vlogs — Trevor McFedries

DJ Skeet Skeet shares his curly hair trials and joys

Man Vlogs — Wesley Faulkner

This lad eats, breaths and sleeps all things tech and social media. The 3c/4a curly currently rocks AMD on the Social Media Council and as a Product Development Engineer. His other addictions consist of board games and “Battlestar Galactica.” Check out his curly adventures in and out of the office.

Man Vlogs — Jordan Pacitti

Dancer Jordan Pacitti vlogs about being curly

Man Vlogs — Michael Villarroel

Michael is a 3b curly personal assistant and father to a very energetic 5-year-old. The former stay-at-home dad of 2 years loves sports and plays NoJo Ball — a combination of kickball, dodge ball and tag. “It is a LOT of running.” Sounds like a LOT of sweating. Check out how he sports his curls [...]