Curl Talk: The Ouidad Blog

If you have curly hair, you’ve probably dabbled in layering and ‘cocktailing’ different products to find combinations that work best for your curl type. These are common practices amongst us curly girls, but can get a little tricky. If you haven’t yet experimented, I’m going to break down ...

For this month’s Curl Talk, we wanted to feature someone in the field of spirituality and wellness. Because on top of being in the midst of a global pandemic, the approaching holidays can often trigger us to feel increased levels of stress and anxiety (are we right?). So, who better to connect ...

Have you ever put serious thought into the shampoo and conditioner you use? We tend to overlook these steps, but the key to consistent curls really starts with what you reach for in the shower. Using the right shampoo and conditioner for our strands is much like choosing the correct skincare product ...

Let’s face it: We can all use a little bit of motivation right now. With all of the crazy happening in the world, this year has been mentally and emotionally challenging. Thankfully, we had the opportunity to chat with Ayana Gibbs, a NJ-based speaker, author and life coach, to get some tips on ...

September is here and with that always comes a new school year, a fresh haircut and/or color (although it’s tough to get to a salon nowadays), a reset and new beauty launches. Timed perfectly, Ouidad just launched their new curl defining collection called Curl Shaper™, which I am beyond excited ...

Saving the earth is a full-time job, but you can still look great while doing it. This month, we sat down with climate change activist Azalea Danes to chat about how she’s working on making the world a better place and how to keep your beauty routine eco-conscious.  Read on for what she’s ...

For this month’s edition of Curl Talk we sat down (virtually) with Tiff Benson, bonafide curly girl and founder of The Fragrance Society. Tiff is a self-proclaimed Perfumista who created the Fragrance Society as a way to bring together anyone who wants to up their fragrance game and get educated ...

 Although we’ve spent the past several months quarantining at home, there have still been creative and safe ways to get outside and enjoy some fun in the sun. But, being out in the heat and water can really wreak havoc on our curls. So, when the cooler months start to approach, some major mane ...

Did you know that 65 percent of the U.S. population has curly, kinky, or wavy hair*? For Ouidad, a Lebanese immigrant whose family landed in Rhode Island in 1966 where she and her sister were teased in school for their black “Mongol”-like curly hair, it certainly didn’t feel that way. ...

Summer is in full swing and although we’re still in the middle of a pandemic, we can still participate in some summer fun safely—the goal is to do so without compromising our curls. Sea water, chlorine and the sun can wreak havoc on our hair, so it’s important to make small changes throughout ...