Essential Ingredients to Look for in Curly Hair Products: What Your Curls Really Need
Curly hair has unique needs, and trust me, Romona and I have both been on the journey of figuring out which products truly work for our curls. There was a time when we didn’t pay much attention to product ingredients—I didn’t even realize how much sulfates, parabens, and silicones were working against my curls! My […]
Understanding Curl Types and Finding the Right Care Routine
Romona and I know this all too well. For years, we both struggled to understand our curl types and what they needed to thrive. Romona has gorgeous 3B curls that are springy and full of volume, but she used to feel frustrated trying to keep them hydrated and defined without weighing them down. For me, […]
The Benefits of Satin Pillowcases and Hair Bonnets for Curls
Switching to a satin pillowcase was one of the simplest yet most effective changes I’ve ever made for my curls—and trust me, it was a game-changer. Before that, I used regular cotton pillowcases, not realizing how much they were working against me. Every morning, I’d wake up with flattened, frizzy curls that looked completely lifeless. […]
Understanding the Curly Girl Method and How It Works.
The Curly Girl Method has been a total game-changer for both Romona and I. When we first heard about it, we were intrigued—there were so many new rules and techniques! But as we started learning and experimenting, we saw just how transformative it could be for our curls. For me, ditching products with sulfates, silicones, […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Detangling Curly Hair
Detangling my curly hair used to be such a frustrating process—I didn’t know what I was doing and often caused more harm than good. I’d brush my hair dry or tug at knots, not realizing how much I was damaging my curls and disrupting their natural pattern. The result? Frizz, breakage, and curls that felt […]
How to Reduce Breakage and Strengthen Curly Hair
Curly hair is beautiful, but I know from experience just how fragile it can be. For years, I didn’t realize that the twists and turns of my curls made them more prone to breakage. I used to brush my hair dry and skip out on hydrating treatments, which left my curls feeling weak and frizzy. […]
Common Curly Hair Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Caring for my curly hair has definitely been a journey of trial and error. For years, I made so many mistakes without even realizing it—dry brushing, skipping conditioner, and using products loaded with sulfates and silicones that left my curls dry and frizzy. I didn’t know how to properly care for my curls, and it […]
Seasonal Curl Care: Adjusting Your Routine for Weather Changes
Your curls respond to the seasons just like your skin does. For me, winter is the toughest time. Along with managing my curls, I’ve also had to learn how to care for my scalp because I have psoriasis. The combination of colder weather and indoor heating can make my scalp feel unbearably dry and itchy, […]
Scalp Care for Curly Hair: Keeping Your Roots Healthy
Romona and I have both learned this the hard way. For the longest time, we focused so much on hydrating and styling our curls that we completely overlooked scalp care. It wasn’t until we started experiencing issues—like dryness, flakiness, and even some irritation—that we realized how important it is to care for the foundation of […]
Curly Hair Bangs: How to Rock Bangs with Curls
Romona rocks her bangs like a pro—they’re part of her signature look and add the perfect frame to her gorgeous 3B curls. Watching her style always makes me want to try bangs again, and I have—more than once! While I didn’t stick with them long-term, I always go back and forth because I love how […]