or  -  how to avoid daily washing or wetting your curls.

As a curly hair stylist, my goal is to have you love your natural texture, and making it as livable as possible . Part of that is accepting that everyday is different ,since there are so many variables at play with our curls.
    In the beginning,your hair may need to detox from silicones, or other product build up. There are a few different ways to do that. I'll go into details in a later post.   Your hair also may be in real need of hydration, in which daily rinsing and conditioning may be needed.  Once you reach maximum hydration, a less demanding routine should be possible. It's all about preserving your curls, thus preventing frizz. When you do wash, a more heavy-handed product application can help give you more days of hydrated curls. 
  So  ~  here are some nighttime options.

       ~ The Pineapple or Unicorn
             Bend all  the way over and gather your hair, or as much as you can, in a ponytail as close to your forehead as possible. Use a soft scrunchy, scarf, even panty hose or a round claw clip to fasten.  Check out your  ponytail. If you see any spots in need of a little hydration , you can take a little watered down conditioner and smooth out some curls , or scrunch it in. Be creative and thru trial and error make up your own night time cocktail.  As long as you use water soluble products, the sky's the limit. Remember - there's no right or wrong. You also may find that you need different products or routines depending on the weather, how your hair feels that day, or any other variables.  

    ~ using a satin pillow case is much less abrasive on your curls, so if your hair is too short for the pineapple, this can be another option.   It's also a good idea with the pineapple.

   ~  A sleep cap

there are many different varieties of sleep caps - different fabrics, and sizes. The goal is the same - to preserve your curls at night. so the fabric is stretchy with slip. Again, there is no right or wrong, so you have to find what works best for you.
In the morning , flip up side down, shuffle the roots, maybe a little spritz and scrunch, and happy curl day!

After many years of being all DEVA all the time, I'm trying something new!


   Pretty exciting - and strange isn't it? It's nice to have options, and Jessicurl is a nice alternative to Deva products. I still love Deva, don't get me wrong. Someone asked all the participants in a Deva class " if you were stuck on a deserted island and could only have one product, what would it be?" I still say One Condition. It's really the all purpose conditioner. However, here are somethings I really like about the Jessicurl line:

      There are three choices for scents: Island Fantasy, Citrus Lavendar, or Unscented. Something for every preference.

     The ingredients are of course, Curly Girl approved. No nasty silicones, parabens, or sulfates to name a few.


       My very favorite products so far are Siralicious gel, and Awe Inspiraling Spray- say that three times!   The Gel is fantastic. Creamy with great hold, but not heavy. It does dry with the gel cast, but when that is scrunched out, soft bouncy curls. By the way, often curlies will say the don't like the "crunch", but that crunch is your friend! Since motion causes frizz, if you have that gel cast while you are air drying, and inevitably moving around, it prevents frizz, and keeps your curls intact until you are ready . 
  AI spray is a life saver. It truly is a " mid - day refresher". Or anytime ! Since it contains some glycerin, aloe, and jojoba oil, to name a few, it gives a little hydration, where and when you need it.
    Sometimes change can be good. And in this case,fun as well.  T