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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,…
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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,…
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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.
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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…
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Watch our video interviews with Cheslie Kryst and Kaliegh Garris as they chat about curly hair and representation.
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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…
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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,”…
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Tori Press has struggled with anxiety and depression for her entire life. It was during a particularly sad and overwhelming period when she started drawing artwork inspired by mental health. After 10 years of running a freelance graphic design business,…
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You’re standing in the hair care aisle at the store. You scan the shelves. There are gels, and custards, and mousse, and foam, and — what the heck is that one? You break into a sweat. What makes that product…
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Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst and Miss Teen USA 2019 Kaliegh Garris are queens crowned in curls proving beauty isn't always pin-straight.
Also inside this issue:
• Sex talk: Naughty, not knotty
• Ingredients to look for
• Getting comfortable in hats and headbands
• The history of the Afro pick
• Questions to stop asking (and what to ask instead)
• Naturally curly haircut inspiration pics you can take to your stylist
• And a whole lot more!