The only thing constant is change. After eight years, the February release is the final issue of Curl magazine. I first had the idea for this magazine in high school, and 20 years later, you all helped make it real — first through Kickstarter, then by continuing to show up issue after issue. You subscribed,
Publisher’s Letter: The Final Issue of Curl Magazine Read More »
Curl Stylist Panelists say a few essentials, in products and technique, can take you a long way
Curls On A Budget? Totally Doable Read More »
If you’ve spent any time in online curly circles, you’ve probably seen references to the “flash drying” phenomenon. But what is it? What causes it? And what do you do if it happens to you? While this sensation is most often called flash drying, the more accurate term might be “flash freezing.” But no matter […]
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Whether they were born with bouncy curls or had to grow their hair out a few years before ringlets slowly started peeking through, it’s always a challenge to tackle curly hair on little ones.
Teaching Curly Kids To Love Their Hair Read More »
Caring for this texture, and yourself, means changing the way we talk about loose waves
As you create curl clumps over and over again, across weeks and months, can you train your curls to clump and spring up on their own? In short: not really. “I don’t like to use the term ‘curl training’ in my approach, because I feel it’s misleading,” says Camille Janae, Curl Stylist Panelist and owner […]
Is ‘Curl Training’ Even Real? Read More »
If you have tight curls or work with them, you should know Aeleise Ollarvia. As a curl educator and visual artist, Aeleise uses science and simplicity to give women and stylists the knowledge they need to create and maintain beautiful, healthy natural hair. As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew […]
Teaching Tight Curls To Both Beginners And Pros Read More »
1. I wish people would stop asking what their curl type is. It means absolutely nothing. What’s important to know is what style you’re going for, hair density, porosity, how often you wash your hair, your lifestyle, climate, water quality, if you’re using water-soluble products, and surface texture.Andee HoosMop Factory Salon, Denver, Colorado 2. I […]
The Questions Stylists Wish You’d Stop Asking (And What To Ask Instead!) Read More »
The pick is one of the most commonly used tools for taming curls, but it’s far from just another grooming device. With long teeth and wide gaps, it’s a must-have for highly textured hair; however, this everyday item has surprisingly deep roots. What’s known today as an “Afro pick” has actually been around for over […]
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