Ouidad: The Curl Experts

It’s true; growing up really is hard to do. Adolescence can be one of the toughest times in anyone’s life; add to that something that makes you visibly unique (curly hair, braces, etc.) and the experience can be even more difficult.

Singer/actress, Mya, experienced these things. However, since 74% of us and Ouidad herself have experienced some curly-hair teasing, we’ve found it is absolutely true that amazing things can come from embracing our differences!

Thanks to ziggazaggaproductions.com for the Image

Mya has admitted to being constantly teased about her curls in the past. While every so often the teasing got the best of her, she used that time to develop her amazing talents, training as both a singer and dancer.  Learning to embrace her curls empowered Mya and boosted her self-esteem, giving her excellent perspective. Consider these words of wisdom from the smart, talented and beautiful star:

“When teens open up a magazine, they feel like they have to look a certain way for people to accept them. One of the things I try to tell the girls, is ‘Hey, if you’re trying to look like this, it takes five hours.  Hair, makeup artists, stylists.”

Mya has definitely broadened her views of beauty and now enthusiastically celebrates her natural curls.  When asked which style she likes wearing best, she responded, “I really like my hair curly…Curly hair is just easier to maintain.” Yes! We agree with you, Mya, and in fact, most of us do!

Partiendo del hecho que tienes excelentes rizos, hay muchos productos que te ayudan a resaltar tu cabello – pero recuerda que no todos los productos fueron creados iguales. Ouidad te pone alerta para que no seas víctima de posibles paradojas.

foto cortesía de http://cursos-peluqueria.com/

Tu cabello necesita tratamiento, pero un tratamiento equivocado puede llevarte a darle aún más tratamiento – y en algunos casos, a dañar tu cabello.

Aplicar demasiado de un buen producto puede sofocar tu cabello. Quizás tus intenciones sean buenas y estés tratando de echarle la mano a un cabello seco o frágil, pero éste necesita respirar también.

¿Alguna vez has visto cómo quedan las uñas naturales después de remover uñas falsas? ¡La uña natural es prácticamente destruida! Eso es lo que le puede pasar a tus hermosos rizos si utilizas los productos equivocados – tus rizos pueden terminar secos, frágiles y muy enchinados.

Ouidad siempre te aconsejará “alimentar” tu cabello rizado. La clave está en nutrirlo con los productos más adecuados y Ouidad puede ayudarte a determinar qué productos son mejores para tu pelo.

Recuerda, la idea principal es dejar que tus rizos florezcan de una manera saludable, con ondulaciones definidas que luzcan un cuidado completo.

Translated from: The Good, The Bad, and The Too Much: Damage Control and Products

Natural curls are beautiful, but also susceptible to danger – especially on a lifeguard in Sunny Southern California! When the surf’s rough and lifeguards head in to rescue swimmers and surfers, they don’t have time to wait and ponder the harsh effects of the job on their curls!

So what’s a lifeguard supposed to do to protect their natural curls? Well for one thing, start with a visit to the professionals at the Ouidad salon in Santa Monica to get expert advice, the right cut, and the right products!

Image compliments of arbroath.blogspot.com

For the daily paces that Lifeguards put their curls through, its Ouidad to the hair-rescue with Sun and Sport Sun Shield Leave-in Conditioner to protect those curls from the harsh hair-realities of the hot, sun-soaked weather in Southern California. If damage has already been done, try a little first aid with Ouidad’s renew, restore and replenish!

Ouidad suggests washing natural curls only 2-3 times a week, and rinsing more often if necessary. Also to be proactive with the right protection, and maybe some deep treatment on that rare day off from the beach – it only takes 12 minutes! Work hard, play hard, look great – Ouidad knows the drill!