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Practical, science based curl care for real life. No trends, no fluff, just help that works.
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We are a small team of curl lovers, stylists, and researchers who believe your natural texture should be simple to care for and easy to love. Our mission is to remove the guesswork and give you clear steps that respect your time, budget, and goals.
You will not find product hype here. You will find routines that fit a busy week, explanations that make sense, and honest guidance that puts the health of your hair first.
A Simple Truth For Better Curls
Curly hair thrives when you do three things consistently keep it hydrated, handle it gently, and give it time to set. Most frustration starts when hair is treated like straight hair fast towel rubbing, harsh shampoo, brushing when dry. Switch to squeeze drying with a soft towel, mild cleansers, and styling on wet hair. Give your curls time to dry before touching. Small changes like these add up quickly.
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Type 2: Wavy Hair (2A, 2B, 2C) Characteristics: Type 2 hair forms “S”-shaped waves that lie somewhere between straight and curly. These waves can range from loose and fine to coa...
Curly Girl Method Principles (The “Rules”): Before jumping into the routine, it’s important to understand the fundamental guidelines of CGM, since these will inform everything you ...
Caring for Low Porosity Curly Hair: The main challenge is getting moisture into the hair. Because cuticles are closed, products can just sit on the hair surface. Key strategies:
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Why Curly Hair Needs Both Protein and Moisture: Hair is made mostly of a hard protein called keratin about 90% of each strand is protein. Protein gi...
Wide-Tooth Comb: This is a curly hair staple and often the first recommendation. A wide-tooth comb has large, widely spaced teeth that gently glide th...
Why Curls Can Lose Volume: Curly hair often tends to flatten at the roots for a few reasons. First, the weight of the hair itself can pull curls down,...
How Dry Air Affects Curly Hair: Just as humidity pumps moisture into hair and causes frizz, very dry air has the opposite effect: it pulls moisture ou...
What is Co-Washing? Co-washing stands for “conditioner washing.” It means using a conditioner or conditioning cleanser to wash your hair instead of sh...
Understanding Dandruff vs. Dry Scalp: White flakes on your shoulders or in your hair can be embarrassing and uncomfortable, but it’s important to figu...
Keep Wash Day Gentle and Simple: Young scalps and hair are delicate. It's important to use gentle products and not overdo washing. Choose a Gentle, ...
Keep It Clean (But Not Too Clean): One of the first aspects to address is washing habits. Many guys are used to washing their hair every day, but curl...
Myth #1: "You Shouldn't Shampoo Curly Hair" (or the idea that co-washing is the only way). The Reality: Curly hair is indeed prone to dryness, and s...
Type 2: Wavy Hair (2A, 2B, 2C) Characteristics: Type 2 hair forms “S”-shaped waves that lie somewhere between straight and curly. These waves can ra...