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Caring for this texture, and yourself, means changing the way we talk about loose waves
Building a balanced routine with chronic illness or disability
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…
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…
After helping the curly community online, she’s embarking on a journey to become a true curl specialist. Follow along as Alyson takes Curl behind the scenes of becoming a curly hair expert — and changing lives in the process.
(Photo courtesy of The Miss Universe Organization/Photographer: Fadil Berisha) History was made in 2019: For the first time, the reigning Miss America Nia Franklin, Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, and Miss Teen USA Kaliegh Garris were all Black women. They showcased melanin, kinks, and curls when they graced the national pageant stages,…
Watch our video interviews with Cheslie Kryst and Kaliegh Garris as they chat about curly hair and representation.
Curl gives you answers right from the experts, including our Stylist Panel of professionals who specialize in curly hair. Meet the panelists here! Q&A: I rarely see any info on “swavy” hair. Mine ranges from wavy to curly. I would love to see more coverage on all sorts of texture! I clip. I “rope.” I…
Imagine this scene: You’re in a store, and out of nowhere a stranger approaches you and expresses how much they love your hair. “Is it natural? Do you curl it?” they say. “Thank you so much! Yes, it’s naturally curly,” are the words that should come out of your mouth. You may not have to…
Inside this issue:
• A record-breaking Afro
• Holiday gift guide
• The science of silver hair
• Facts behind flash drying
• New books from curly authors
• You CAN brush curly hair!
• Naturally curly haircut inspiration pics you can take to your stylist
• And a whole lot more!
