Shampoo at most every other day. Shampoo strips your hair of its natural oils, which make your hair silken and combat frizz. Use a shampoo like Jessicurl Gentle Lather or Jessicurl Hair Cleansing Cream which are designed to nurture curly hair. Jessicurl Too Shea! Conditioner works best on curly hair. Wash it off using cold water because cold water causes the cuticles of the hair to contract, simultaneously adding shine and taming frizz. Jessicurl styling products like Spiralicious, Rocking Ringlets, Gelebration Spray and Confident Coils are smoothing and hold your hair in place. Dry hair gently. Allow hair to air-dry as much as possible to reduce the amount of puffiness…

All curls are not one size fits all. Deciding on which technique you should have depends on your curls. Deva Cut A Dry Cutting Technique done on dry curly hair, never texturizing or thinning the hair because slicing into the interior of a curly haircut has the potential to create frizz. By cutting the hair dry, in its natural state, stylists are able to cut the curls where they live naturally, and thus create a beautiful shape. Curl pattern and density are analysed to determine where on the head to begin elevating and creating layers. Rëzo Cut Whilst the DevaCut focusses on framing your face, the RezoCut maintains an even…

I know you want to see instant results but it can take a few weeks to get your hair back to good condition after years of using hair care products laden with nasties. Don’t touch your hair too often because it transfers oils from your fingertips. Don’t over wash.  Yes you wash it to cleanse the grease but no it doesn’t help.  Daily shampooing can strip your scalp of natural oils so your scalp produces more.  Try cutting back to every other day at least or 2 to 3 times a week.  (Right now I haven’t washed my hair for 7 days).  Your hair will thank you in the long…

Jessicurl formulations and processes used to manufacture all items have not changed since mid 2016 when several items were switched to the new preservative system. Nothing has changed since then. All batches are tested in the Jessicurl on-site lab for microbial levels as well as for colour, odour, appearance, viscosity, and pH. All formulas have been tested by a third party lab on a number of occasions for safety but also for stability and preservative efficacy. Jessicurl has chosen to keep the formulas as “clean” as possible which means minimal use of stabilizers and preservatives. Third party testing results show the period after opening as 12 months which translates to…

Curl Type 1 is the absence of curls (straight), from fine and fragile to coarse and thick, but is resistant to curl. Curl Type 2 is classified as wavy. It isn’t overly oily or dry thus allowing for many different styling options. It reflects shine well, is very resilient but it is most prone to frizz. Curl Type 3 is spiral curls and either an “s” or “z” pattern, or some variation in between. It is prone to tangles, breakage, dryness and frizz. Curl Type 4 is “kinky” or tightly coiled hair, most commonly found in African American hair . Whilst it appears coarse and strong, it is actually the most fragile of all…

One of the first questions a hairdresser should ask is how much of your hair you want to keep. He/she should show you anything that needs attention—like uneven pieces or damaged ends. Explain what is wrong and give you options on how to make it look even and better. When you see another curly with pretty and healthy hair ask them the name of their stylist. That’s usually the best referral system. Team up with your hairstylist to examine your hair so you both understand the real condition of your curls and ask them for suggestions on how to fix your issues. If the salons Facebook or Instagram page doesn’t…

CURL CONFESSION Sophie (age 14) When my wavy hair turned really curly in sixth and seventh grade, I started straightening it—a task that was totally exhausting. At 11 P.M., after studying and homework, I’d spend an hour and a half blowing it dry and flat-ironing it. Then I’d get into bed and try to sleep carefully so I wouldn’t mess up my hard work. By morning, a few curls had escaped so I’d spend more time trying to iron them out. One day, a friend asked me why I straightened my hair. When I told her it was because a boy I had a crush on said he liked it…