Burning eyes, nosebleeds and chest pain—these are just some of the symptoms that stylists experience when they perform certain Brazilian keratin treatments on clients. When Brazilian keratin treatments first appeared in salons, they took consumers by storm. Everyone wanted to try the revolutionary treatment from Brazil that worked miracles, transforming even the tightest curls into loose, silky strands. The Brazilian…
Susonnah of NaturallyCurly writes: If you’re trying to lose weight, you’re probably suffering from an overload of information. Frustration inevitably occurs when diets left and right contradict each other, telling you to eat this when another diet tells you not to. Here to expose and disprove common diet misconceptions is Jackie Keller, nutrition expert and founder of NutriFit. Diet Myth…
Naturallycurly writes: The holiday season is in full swing, so what does that mean? Traveling. And lots of it. Admit it, when checking your bags you say a prayer asking the hair gods to smile on you and get your products to your destination safe and sound. But what if the hair gods are napping between their own travels and…
Alyssa writes: For the NaturallyCurly bunch, going natural is something many have worked for and many have achieved. For the rest of the population, it’s an up and coming trend to look for. But should going natural really be something that we consider a trend? Going natural can be a long process that takes many months to get adjusted to….
Sarah Nelson of NaturallyCurly writes: It you have tried every shampoo and conditioner to get your tresses looking gorgeous and still have not succeeded, you might want to take a look in your kitchen. As a dietitian, I help many people with their health and nutrition goals. When it comes to having beautiful hair and a healthy scalp we often…
HJ Lutz of Naturallycurly writes: Well, I did it! After much internal debate, research and a very convincing conversation with a mom from my son’s school who happens to be a hair stylist, I decided to get the Coppola Keratin Complex treatment on my 4a/4b type hair. I was very leery about the treatment as I’d read that it contained…
NaturallyCurly writes: We love to thank our NaturallyCurly community with hair products and tools as much as possible, but we are happy to announce something a little different, hosted by fashion-forward Relic Brand. Starting December 9 through December 20, Relic and NaturallyCurly will be giving away a fabulous accessory every day. Prizes include handbags, clutches, watches, and belts. Now is…
Naturallycurly writes: We asked three of NaturallyCurly’s favorite hair personalities—all different hair types—to help us understand some of the most common hair myths out there. Curly hair is easier than straight hair True and False. Let me explain. Some people will always be high maintenance, regardless of their hair texture or curl pattern. I know ladies who spend more time…
Naturallycurly writes: Repair for dry lips can be found by mixing 1/4 tsp oil (olive or grapeseed works best), a pinch of salt and 1/8 tsp sugar. Apply to lips and cut an orange in half (not lengthwise but against the segments). Apply remainder of mixture to the orange. Gently press the orange to closed lips and twist the mixture…
“Mega-Tek” sounds like the newest sci-fi movie, doesn’t it? But it’s actually the name of a much-buzzed-about, protein-based, cell-regenerating product that girls with textured hair are raving about. Like the popular Mane ‘n’ Tail product of years gone by, Mega-Tek is marketed for the equine market, to improve hoof strength and tail length. “Accelerates hair regrowth on bare spots caused…