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Check it out – Ouidad stylists Ayanna and Mirsada were just featured in the New York Daily News, in an editorial titled “Dancing Queen!” These Ouidad stylists jumped at the chance to do the hair for this group of five amazing teenage girls and their write-up in the Daily News that featured various prom looks and hairstyles. But the story also featured the efforts of these five New York City high school girls, who take pride in helping others by volunteering their time for various charitable organizations.

Among the featured high schoolers was Janus Chan, who is co-vice president of her school’s China AIDS Fund chapter and who went to China to work with children affected by AIDS. Other girls participated in activities that ranged from the Girl Scouts to supporting leukemia patients at local hospitals. An impressive group of young ladies.

For the article they were photographed in full prom attire and styled both beautifully, and age-appropriately. Ouidad styling products helped our curl experts of course, in creating the various prom hairstyles, including up-dos, bows and long, loose curls. Once the styles were in place, finishing products including Ouidad’s Styling Mist were applied, to help hold and look of the hair while still allowing freedom of movement. Well done all around!

It was a wonderful day for all involved, and Ouidad stylists Ayanna and Mirsada were thrilled to be a part of this inspirational photo shoot.  These prom girls and their curls rock!

I don’t know what it is like to be a teenager with curly hair and to not like it. Growing up as the daughter of the Queen of Curl (Ouidad), I never had the chance to experience a bad hair day. I never had the frustration of frizzy, big, out-of-control hair. I never fell to the pressure of straightening my hair because I loved the spring and bounce it brought to my life. I was always asked why I don’t straighten my hair and I always replied with the same answer . . . “Because I love my curls!”

When I was in High School, I was envied because my hair always looked good. It looked good because I knew how to work with it. During school and in between classes, I would go into the bathroom and style my classmates’ hair and teach them about the Ouidad techniques. This was always easy because I had great products like Climate Control and Botanical Boost. When prom came around, I did a lot of curly styles and I realized that I was taking away my friends’ frustration with their hair. Some of the girls said that I inspired them to love their curls! What a compliment!!

Now I am in the salon working and listening to clients talk about their own hair frustrations from over the years. I think how lucky I am to not have this anxiety with my hair. I work with teens and college-age clients and show them how to work with their hair. I am very lucky to do something I love!

Sondriel, Teen Stylist, 57th Street Salon, NYC

Image courtesy of Life.com

Having beautiful curls comes naturally to busy teen actress and singer, Selena Gomez.  With such a demanding schedule and being constantly photographed, she provides a picture-perfect example of how to sport curls!

While it’s true that this teen starlet with Mexican roots (pun intended!) has access to top industry stylists, it’s refreshing to know you don’t have to be rich and famous to keep your bouncy curls healthy and gorgeous.  Even when she’s out bowling – as we’ve spotted Selena doing with Taylor Swift and friends on her day off – guess what? Her curls still look phenomenal!

Image Courtesy of SelenaGomez.com

Ouidad has some great products to help you work your own daily hair Magic! For budget-minded fans, the Love Your Curls Starter Kit includes everything you need to create your own Selena Gomez look. The Love Your Curls set is a fantastic value, and the perfect way to unlock your curl potential. As Selena sings I Promise You!

Ouidad promises great results too, if you just stay true to your curls!