If you’re still getting frizz even though you’ve tried so many products, the issue may not be the products at all — it might be how you’re applying them. After coaching hundreds of curlies inside my Curl Coaching Membership, I’ve noticed something:Most people think they’re one perfect product away from great hair…But what they really need is a few small tweaks in application technique. In this step-by-step routine, I’ll walk you through exactly how I apply my products to reduce frizz, boost...
10 days ago • 6 min read
I’ve rounded up some of my top curly hair and beauty favorites that are on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I’ve included quick notes on each product’s key characteristics to help you decide what’s worth grabbing. Please note that I have compiled this list ahead of time, so sale prices and items that are included may change. Be sure to follow me on Instagram or Facebook, where I’ll be sharing real-time updates. Curlsmith Curlsmith has its biggest sale of the year, which includes the...
17 days ago • 5 min read
Do your curls or waves not last through the end of the day — or frizz up almost immediately?In this week’s video, I answered your most common questions about getting longer-lasting results and troubleshooting frizz and flattening, all while testing two new Not Your Mother’s Curl Talk products. Q&A Highlights These were some of the top questions I answered during the video — here’s a short summary of each.(Watch the full video for detailed examples and demonstrations!) 1. What if mousse isn’t...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Do your curls feel sticky, flat, or look worse after refreshing? You’re probably doing too much. Today, I showed you how to refresh your curls the right way — light, bouncy, and without that producty feel. What I Used on Wash Day A good refresh starts with using the right products on wash day and using my Strong Hold Method to apply them for maximum longevity. This was a day 3 refresh. On wash day, I used: Innersense I Create Lift Volumizing Foam Innersense I Create Curl Memory If you used a...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
If you’re using the wrong curl cream for your hair type, it could be causing more frizz or weighing down your hair. Today, I’m breaking down the best curl creams for soft vs. rough curls and waves, how to tell what your hair actually needs, and when you might want to skip curl cream altogether. Soft Finish Hair (Hair that feels silky, limp, or overly moisturized; struggles to hold curl or volume) Look for: Lightweight formulas – fewer heavy oils or butters Low to moderate conditioning to...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Do you ever feel like brush styling takes forever, only to leave your waves or curls looking straighter instead of curlier? Here I’ll show you a quick brush styling method that gives you all the benefits – such as even product distribution and frizz control – without weighing down or stretching out your waves and curls. Step 1: Prep – apply leave-in or cream I start with damp hair, and then applied a heat protectant, Curlsmith’s Miracle Shield, and brush it it through gently with my Tangle...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are happening today and tomorrow only! I’ve rounded up my top curly hair picks on my Amazon storefront—plus shared quick notes below on each product’s key characteristics to help you decide what’s worth grabbing. I also went live on YouTube to break down these deals, explain how to choose for your hair type, and even picked out products for many of you! 🎥 Watch the replay here: If you joined live and the video looked blurry, no worries—the replay linked above is...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Over the last few years, my hair has become noticeably thicker — some might even say it looks twice as full. I get messages every week asking what changed, so I wanted to share both my health journey and the styling techniques I now use for fuller curls. Here, I re-created my past routine but styled for fuller curls, and I’m sharing with you what has actually made the biggest difference in doubling my hair’s density. And I want to remind everyone, I’m not a medical professional, I am just...
2 months ago • 7 min read
This post is sponsored by Curlsmith. Click here for the full disclosure. If your curls aren’t lasting or looking how you want, you might be doing these 5 things I often see as a curl coach. Today I’m showing you step by step my styling routine and sharing the 5 most common mistakes I see — while also testing Curlsmith’s new Awestruck Definition Cream. You’ll also notice Curlsmith’s refreshed packaging and simplified categories, which makes it so much easier to pick the right products from...
2 months ago • 8 min read