Summer Curlistas On The Move Must Take The Right Items Along When Traveling

Are you ready for the summer season?  Do you have your top travel items to get you through a summer trip? You should leave it to the curl experts.  It can be difficult to know what you really need to bring, so worry not.  We are here to help!  Here are a few tips to get you through your summer excursions:

Tip #1: Bring only the products that have worked wonders for you in the past. 
Now is the time to bring out ALL of the show stopping naturally curly hair care products.  Keep the mediocre products at home this go-around.

Tip #2: Bring multiple-use products to save room in your luggage
Really great products can sometimes allow you to get multiple things done like an edge tamer that also controls your curls or a conditioner that also serves as a leave in.

Tip #3: Bring a headband, bobby pins and hair elastics for hair gone wild days!
Sometimes no product in the world can accomplish what you need to get done.  Bring along a back up plan to get you through.

…And finally stock your travel arsenal with these items.

Bring CURLS Creamy Curl Cleanser to keep your curls moisturized throughout your stay.  There is nothing worse than parched curls on or off the beach.

Tag along your Coconut Curlada Conditioner, everyone's favorite staple that can also be used as a cowash.

Finally, take your Curl Ecstasy Hair Tea Deep Conditioner along to use before a long day at the beach and after.  This thick, creamy potion will do the trick. Rich in Chinese Ho Shu Wu Extract and Japanese Green Tea Extract to quench your hair's thirst, and protect your hair throughout your vacation.

Always travel with these naturally curly hair products for the hottest curls, every time you travel!

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Choosing the Right Shampoo Could Make or Literally Break Your Curly Hair

What’s a girl to do when there are so many shampoos, cleansers, and now co-washes to choose from in the marketplace?  Well, although it can be difficult to choose, it’s in your BEST interest to make the right choice for your strands.  Here’s how!

Knowing what your hair needs and wants is the first step in making the right product decisions for your hair care routine! The best products for curly hair will include natural elements and extracts from plant based sources to nourish your hair from the inside out.By taking a look at the ingredients in the bottle as well as the product description you can tell a LOT about the quality of the product you are evaluating.   Look to make sure it is formulated for curly hair.  If it is, it should have loads of healthy ingredients that hold in the moisture of your hair and will not compromise its integrity.  

The CURLS Creamy Curl Cleanser is a perfect selection for you and can easily be considered the best shampoo for curly hair and includes Carrot seed extract and Horse Chestnut Extract.  Even if you are wavy, curly or kinky, with your particular hair type in mind, this cleanser forms a gentle cream based lather to maintain your hydration while cleansing the hair of excess oil and irritants like toxins and pollutants from the elements.  This cleanser can be used as often as you need it, as it will not strip your hair of its goodness.  Follow all cleansing sessions with a complementary conditioner like the Coconut Curlada Conditioner to bring total balance to your hair.

So remember to look for your cleanser to be formulated for curly hair and check the back of the bottle to see if it includes natural extracts and other nourishing agents to protect your textured tendrils!

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Curls Girls Rule The World- Empowerment Initiative for Women and Girls

Women and girls are coming together, sparked by the fire from world renowned hair care brand, CURLS to take control of their destinies through personal power and determination.

The empowerment initiative’s roots, spring from Mahisha Dellinger, CEO/Founder of CURLS, and author of "Against All Odds: from the Projects to the Penthouse."  In her tell-all book, she shares her journey of singlehandedly taking her future in her own hands and in turn creating the CURLS Empire we know today.  Growing up on the streets of Sacramento, Dellinger was poised for a life filled with struggle and heartache.  Surrounded by drugs and the effects of poor choices, left Dellinger with a choice of her own; to accept the lot she had been given, or write a new story.  She chose the latter and changed the outcome of her life through hard work and education.  Through her personal memoire, she shares her belief in the fortitude and tenacity of women.  Knowing that women hold the power to change their undesired circumstances into what their minds can imagine!  For this cause, Dellinger consistently supports activities that empowers and educates women and girls, particularly in the realm of entrepreneurship.

Her journey has led to a successful career in the beauty industry, meeting the needs of women challenged with finding naturally curly hair care to meet their unique curly hair needs. Having firsthand experience with the same issue, Mahisha Dellinger met the desires of others by meeting her own need for naturally curly hair products.  Today CURLS is a multi million-dollar company, poised for continued success.  Curls Girls Rule the World is an Empowerment project to give back to women, motivating them to live the lives they deserve.

The pulse of this initiative ignites the fire within each and every girl and/or woman and magnifies our individual strength as we come together.  Women and girls who have a message about their own path to triumph should get involved by sharing their motiving message socially and tag it with #CurlsGirlsRuleTheWorld or send an email to mdellinger@curls.biz. Stay tuned to this powerful movement as it sweeps the globe in a positive direction, propelling women to seize their lives and take charge of their destiny.

Like us on our “ Curls Girls Rule the World” Facebook Page to stay tuned for more!

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Naturally Curly Black Hair Needs Exceptional Care For Growth and Maintenance

What’s the number one concern for afro-textured hair?  Manageability!  Women would love to finally find a products or technique to help them gain control of their curls and kinks.

Don’t worry!  Help is available! With the right information about products, hair care and styling techniques, you can finally have a strong handle on caring for your, and your family’s afro-textured hair.   The trick is to be aware of the best products and the best techniques, but more importantly, to be consistent with the products and techniques.  Here is a quick guide for caring for textured hair.

Overall Care

This hair type appears to be strong and resilient due to its dense appearance, but the truth is in exact opposition.  Curly and kinky hair is actually fragile and requires different methods of care.  For example, refrain from combing/detangling your hair until after finger styling on wet, conditioned hair.  This ensures that your hair has protection from the product and if your hair is extra curly or coily, it will be in its stretched hair.  You can also detangle your hair when dry by prepping it with organic coconut oil for protection.  Remember to handle your hair with understanding and patience.  Take your time with your hair to prevent excess and unnecessary breakage.

Cleansing and Conditioning

Use gentle products like CURLS hair care in place of your regular shampoo and conditioner.  Notice how your hair feels after applying the product.  This hair type should cleanse the hair as needed rather than on a methodical schedule.  Hair ONLY needs to be purified during specific times when oil has built up on the scalp, or dirt and debris are present.  Other important cleansing times are after swimming in salt water or chlorine.  After cleansing, ALWAYS follow with a conditioner and add a deep conditioner once a month to your regimen.

Styling

Afro-textured hair is naturally dry and responds best to rich organic, plant-based products infused with elements from nature to enhance the condition the hair rather than taking away from the condition of your hair.  Styling Products for Curly Hair should include Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Certified Organic coconut oil and other natural additives.  Steer clear from harsh gels, silicones and sulfates for best results.

With these tips, tricks and product choices, you can absolutely manage your highly textured hair and those of your family!  Visit www.curls.biz for more information.

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Organic Hair Care Products Are Best For Optimal Care For Naturally Curly Hair

Ever wonder why your hair tends to love a new product and then suddenly, within a few weeks, it stops responding to the efforts of that particular product? 

Or better yet, have you ever received a fresh trim of the ends to repair your damaged hair and within no time your hair feels damaged again?  As devastating as that can be, it’s worth exploring the effects of this and considering a better option. The hair products used on our hair have a tremendous impact on the health and wellness of our hair and scalp.  Curly hair is more fragile than naturally straight hair and therefore needs more care.  Using Organic based products is a healthier, safer system for obtaining and maintaining natural curly hair.

When purchasing a product to add to your regimen, take a close look on the back of the bottle to discover the ingredients list.  Although many elements may seem like a foreign language, there should be a few things that jump out to you such as natural extracts and organic elements from nature.  CURLS Hair Care and Styling products for curly hair do just that.  You will find grapefruit and pineapple extract infused into the clarifying cleanser and horse chestnut and sage leaf extract in the cleansing cream formula.  Throughout the collection you will often see Certified Organic Shea and Mango Butter, Aloe Leaf, and Cocos Nucifera Coconut Oil.

 Products made the organic way are gentler on the hair, as they do not contain harsh chemicals that are so common in commercial products.  You can expect your hair to remain in its natural healthy state without disrupting the strength and moisture balance of your hair.  In fact, it will enhance the condition of your hair from the inside out.  Take a look at your hair care regimen and compare with the state of your hair.  If your hair is often dry, tangled, or experiencing unusual shedding or breakage, a change is in order.  Go the organic way!

When making the shift from mainstream products always start with a clarifying cleanser to purify the strands of product build up or heavy, unnecessary minerals.  Your hair is now ready to be moisturized with a clean palette.  Follow with a deep conditioner like CURLS Curl Ecstasy Hair Tea Deep Conditioner under a hooded dryer for 15-30 minutes.  Then style with a styler formulated for your hair type.  For more information visit www.curls.biz.

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Do Not Envy Her Hair When You Too Can Have Your Own Enviable Curls with Curls Gel-les’c

The summer is ready for you!  Is your hair ready for the summer?   Curls Gel-les’c can get your curls summer ready in a flash!  Here are a few tips to get free, flowing, summer fun hair this season!

How to Prepare for Summer Hair

Gather those curls and get busy whipping them into shape for the summer.  First things first, gently detangle your curl with natural, unrefined, extra virgin coconut oil before cleansing your hair.  Also known as a “pre-poo” this step will fortify your strands and add protein and moisturizing lipids to the outer and inner hair strand.  Leave the oil on your hair for at least 20 minutes before giving yourself a clarifying shampoo treatment.  Using CURLS Pure Curls Clarifying Shampoo, begin the cleansing process by focusing on your scalp and the first few inches of your hair.  In slow, circular motions develop a bit of a later to activate the cleanser.  It’s natural ingredients like Grapefruit Peel and Orange extract seamlessly attract to excess oil and unnecessary dirt and debris to rinse it off and reveal your beautiful

curly hair!

Product Overview:  A clarifying shampoo is to be used at specific times to deeply cleanse and detoxify your hair and scalp.  Great to use when prepping for a great event, or after a very stressful time in which you have produced an excessive amount of oil or sweat.  The most common usage however is after swimming in chlorine or to remove heavy build up from the hair strands. 

What it does?

Curly hair benefits from this process by freeing heavy curls and providing movement and shine especially under the summer sun.  You will have a great response from the product, as it is gentle and non-stripping.   

What’s in it?

Purified Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Lauramide DEA, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Peg-10 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino, Lactic Acid, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium Chloride, Caramel

What now?

After freeing your curls, hydrate immediately with Quenched Curls Moisturizer and distribute evenly.   Finally, style with a lightweight botanical styler like CURLS CURL Gel-les-c by squeezing into your palms and shingling throughout your tendrils.  Want extra volume?  Dry your hair with a diffuser attachment and shake, shake, shake. shake.  Voila, enviable curls are yours!

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Unsure of which Curly Q’s Styler to Choose for your Little One’s Curly Hair? Here’s How!

All children will reap the wonderful benefits of using CURLY Q’s as their product line of choice.  Formulated to be the best hair products for curly hair they will leave your angel’s hair hydrated, detangled and styled with perfection… with little effort.

The product line comes with the Curlie Cutie Cleansing Cream that you can use on their hair when they need a cleansing, followed by the Coconut Dream Conditioner.  The Conditioner should be used after every cleansing session, but also whenever you need to add a burst of hydration through a conditioning rinse.  Seal the deal with Moist Curls- Moisturizer/Detangler spray to gently rid the hair of any tangles or snags and now you are ready to style. 

Which Styler is Best for My Child?

Curly Q Milkshake

This styler is formulated for fine hair.   Fine hair is determined by the thickness of each strand.  If the hair is smaller in diameter when compared to a regular piece of thread, it is fine. This styler will define and defrizz your child’s curly hair.  You can use it for all styles and find that this one will not leave their hair greasy or heavy.

Curly Q Custard

This styler is formulated specifically for thick, kinky curly hair.  If your child’s hair strands are larger in diameter than a standard piece of thread, then you found yourself the best styler for your little one.  The product has nourishing emollients to lock in moisture, defrizz, define and style those curls.  Use for All styles including Braids and twist styles.

Curly Q Gel-les’c Curl Jelly

This one can be used for any of your children whether they have fine or thick strands.  As a light styler, it will control your hair with a bit of hold but will not weigh the hair down.  You can even use this styler AFTER using the Milkshake or Custard for a stellar finish!

So there you have it, choose the stylers that are best for your little Curly Q.  Finally something you both will love!

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3 Tips for Caring for Fine, Delicate Strands Using Consistent and Effective Methods

Your hair is unique and personal to you and no one in the world has the same exact hair that you have.   While that makes you special and unique, it can get quite lonely and it’s easy to feel as though no one understands your struggles. So it’s much easier to look at the similarities between us and share whatever tips we can to help one another out.

How to tell if your hair is fine?
Take a regular piece of thread and compare to a strand of your hair.  If your hair is “skinnier” in diameter to the piece of thread, you have fine hair.  This has nothing to do with the density or bulk of your hair, but simply indicates the size of each strand. 

Fine hair is more delicate than any other types.  Its lightweight can however cause the bulk of your hair to often tangle and form single strand knots. Another challenge with this kind of hair is that many products can weigh the hair down, making it look greasy, oils and lack volume.  Here are some tips to combat your fine strand woes.

1. Use a curl safe shampoo

Your hair is special, don’t just put anything on it.  Use only the Best shampoo for curly hair.Heavy sulfate shampoos leave fine hair stripped of its natural oils and weakens the hair shaft over a short amount of time.  Instead, use CURLS Curlicious Curl Cleanser.

2. Go Easy on the Deep Conditioning

When deciding to deep treat your hair, first assess its needs.  If your hair feels strong and moisturized, do not apply a heavy moisturizing conditioner.  Fine hair typically is on the pourous side and absorbs the conditioning contents very easily.  Over conditioning could leave your hair gummy and lifeless and could quickly cause a build up.

3. Use Helpful Curl Stylers for Definition and Volume

Nothing is worse than dull, clumpy curls with fine hair.  Use a light styler like CURLS Milkshake, specifically formulated for Fine hair. 

Fine hair is still gorgeous hair!  To make the most of it, use only the best shampoo for curly hair, deep condition your hair with accuracy and choose light, curl enhancing stylers in your regimen!

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Feeling the Fuzzies this spring? Calm your Frizz with a Moisturizing Hair Care Regimen

Our little delicate strands are truly complex hair fibers.  Each layer works together to make the hard keratin and within the internal structure are tiny water molecules.  Therefore a healthy moisture balance is essential to healthy hair. Here is a sample regimen to calm your frizzies this season.

CLEANSE- A gentle cleanser is really important when hair is displaying a lot of frizz because it is communicating that it is thirsty and trying to grab onto hydration from the environment.  TheCURLS Creamy Curl Cleanser (retail) or Curlicious Curls Cleanser (Professional) are great options to choose from.  You should use a cleanser as often as your hair needs cleansing; no more and no less.  So, consider washing your hair no more than once a week unless you work out a lot or work outdoors.

CONDITION- After each cleanse, follow up with an organic based conditioner, a gentle conditioning formula that leaves a lot of moisture onto the strands without a lot of buildup.  Try the Coconut Curlada Conditioner (retail) or the Coconut Sublime (professional).  Another use for your conditioner is for refreshing with a mid-week rinse or using it to change up your style when your hair is not quite "dirty" enough to need a formal cleanse.

MOISTURIZE- After your conditioner, apply the Lavish Curls Moisturizer (retail) or Quenched Curls Moisturizer (professional) to your strands to boost the moisture.  Simply spray onto your hair and spread evenly.  The leave in will gently coat your strands to prep for styling while adding the moisture you crave.  You can also use this to refresh your curls in the morning or when you need a quick curl booster.

SEAL/STYLE- While your hair is developing into higher moisture levels, it will be important to seal in the moisture you have just added.  Do this with a healthy  cream styler like the Creme Brule ( retail) or Curls Milkshake- for fine hair,  Curls Souffle- for medium density, or Whipped Cream Curl Cream- for thick , kinky curls ( professional items).  As you apply the cream, be sure to rake the product through to smooth the strands and develop your curl pattern.  You could stop at this step if you like the definition of your hair.  For added hold, move onto the next step.

STYLE/HOLD- A botanical based gel styler will provide amazing curl definition, and hold without stiff or sticky curls.  Goddess Curls Gel (retail) is a clear botanical gel that can hold your curls as well as the Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Jelly, Cashmere Curl Jelly,and CURLS Gel-les'c which is a light serum like gel.

Ready to jump start your new moisture regimen?Do so by using the good products for curly hair.  You can find CURLS retail items at Target, and select Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, and Sally's Beauty Supply.  CURLS  Professional products can be found at www.curls.biz.

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Firm Hold or Medium Hold, Which Curl Control Paste is the Best One for You?

Edge Tamers are made in all shapes and sizes and fit every style of hair.  Two of the hottest on the market today are the CURLS Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste and the CURLS Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Paste.  Both are excellent for all types of textured hair patterns including wavy, swavy, curly, and coily.   Choosing which one is best for you would depend on the density of your hair and the desired styles you do!

So what’s in it?

Nourishing Ingredients include:

• Glyceryl Cocoate- A styling agent with nourishing Fatty acids derived from Coconut Oil

• Vegetable Glycerin- Relieves dry skin and scalp and serves as a moisturizing agent.

• Hydrogenated Castor Oil- A rich emollient and lubricating agent used to trap moisture and protect the hair environmental “danger.”

Choosing Based on Density

Take a look at your hair strands individually, and then take a look at your hair collectively.  If you have thin strands or a low bulk of hair, you can use the Passion Fruit Curl Paste.  It is lighter in nature and will not be too heavy or too oily for your strands.  The weight is just enough to lay down your edges without making your hair too greasy or stiff.

On the other hand if you have thick strands or you have a larger bulk of hair (high density), you can choose the Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Paste.  This paste has a firm hold and can lay your edges down as long as you need it to.  The benefit of this styler is that it will allow you to refresh it with a light moisturizer like the Lavish Curls Moisturizer.

Choosing Based on Style

For slick updos, regardless of your hair type, if you desire an ultra-firm hold, use the Blueberry Bliss Curl Control paste.  If you are doing a light style with a flowing or natural look, use the Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste! Finally, if you want to tone down the hold of either styler, simply add water and voila, a softer styler for your desired look!

There you have it! As you know, care for curly hair takes knowledge and skill.  Take this information and use it when choosing which styler is best for the density of your hair and the style you wear!

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Using Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste Is As Easy As Brushing Your Teeth

No one has the time, nor the patience to use a new product requiring a 10-step process.  We need easy styles to breeze through our mornings and make for a pleasant daily routine. 

The best products for curly hair are those that keep our hair moisturized, neat and nourished.  Look for products with organic extracts that preserve the integrity of your hair throughout daily styling, washing and manipulating the hair.  Using CURLS Passion Fruit Curl Paste is an easy go-to product when you are looking for something to give your curls a little hold, and a little shine while keeping your hair light and moveable.

This product is most widely known for its performance on your edges.  Fine, to medium density hair may be attracted to this product to gently lay your edges down for slick updos or sleek curls.  It calms the frizzies and collects the hair in an orderly fashion.  If you find that your hair is course or very thick, you may require a stronger hold and can find that in CURLS Blueberry Bliss Curl Control Paste which delivers a firm, matte finish along your edges and overall style.  Otherwise this one’s for you!

Other uses for the Passion Fruit Curl Control Pastes include styling transitioning hair.  This hair type tends to have fine strands that easily fly away.  Whether you wear your hair in transitioning straight or textured look, apply the paste to frizzy areas with your middle two fingers and smooth with a brush as needed.  To get the ultimate hold from this product, tie your hair down with a silk scarf for at least minutes.

That’s not all, take your roller sets and other braid and twists sets to another level with this paste.  It’s not just your edge styler, it’s an all-over styler!

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