CurlReading / Super Kinky

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 [...]

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The article had a photo of Burns wearing a very short natural hairstyle with [...]

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