Have a Healthy (and Curly) 2012!

Friday, 27 January 2012 by Ouidad-The Curl Experts

Let’s face it, some things in life are just supposed to be challenging—a good workout for instance. Reviving our favorite curly style after the workout can be just as tough as making it through a sweat session! Don’t let your curls deter you from staying active. Even the US Surgeon General advises you not to let your hair keep you from the gym!

You don’t need to make it harder to refresh those delicate tresses by stretching and pulling them into a ponytail, or smothering them beneath a hot head wrap at the gym. You don’t have to sport a braided style or beg your stylist to cut it short just to keep your curls looking cute.  Do it the Ouidad way and toss those ponytail holders and head wraps – give way to the curls!

Image via Self.com

Quick Workout Tips for Curls:

1) Give your curls a post workout boost with Ouidad’s Botanical Boost. Designed to soften, moisturize, detangle and fight frizz, this is the perfect pick me up! Our 2.5 ounce travel size is great to leave in your gym bag.

2) To maximize your gym time, you can also multitask by conditioning your hair while you workout.  As you exercise, the heat from your scalp can help some conditioners, like Ouidad’s 12 Minute Deep Treatment, penetrate the hair shaft.  And the best part is the time you’ll save by getting your hair and body healthy at the same time!

 

Have a Healthy and Curly 2012!

Designing Your Hair & Life Out Loud

Monday, 23 January 2012 by Guest Blogger

When a sista is proud of her tresses, no matter if it’s her own or a really good purchase, she proudly self titles it. I was covering the red carpet at WeTV’s celebration of their hit show Braxton Family Values for my website (in the making) MindBodyCasa!

At the Premiere of Braxton Family Values

I asked Tamar Braxton how she describes her hair and she boisterously answered “It’s the Tamar boo!!” Each sister after that rang in with, “mine is the Towanda, mine’s the Tracie and even Mama Braxton proclaimed it out loud with a lil hair flip.” After years of describing mine as just funky and free, it never dawned on me to simply call my style by my name. From here on out, let it be known I’m rocking The Tanika!!! Dot.com!!! Chatting with the ladies confirmed yet again that Hair is just the beginning of Designing Your Life Out Loud!

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5 Bad Curly Hair Habits to Break in 2012

Thursday, 19 January 2012 by Morgan

Ouidad Creative Director, Morgan

When caring for hair with texture or curl, there are some very important rules to follow. Everyone has their own daily hair regimen. What you may not realize is that some of these daily habits can cause more harm to the hair. If you follow my advice and eliminate those “bad hair habits”, you will start repairing your hair leaving it healthy, shiny, and frizz free. Minimal steps can give consistency in the way your hair looks and feels. Lets make the “Bad Hair Day” a phrase of the past. 2012 is the year of “Minimalism”. Embrace your texture/curl pattern and take the natural approach to maintaining the health of your hair. Easy hair, is healthy hair!

Treat your hair to healthy habits!

1. Excessively Shampooing

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