Ouidad: The Curl Experts

I have been in the hair industry for over 20 years.  I started my career at a very young age helping out at a relative’s salon.  As a young hairdresser, I mostly traveled through Europe where I had the privilege of working with some of the most iconic hairdressers.  In search of bigger dreams, I decided to come to NYC which presented me with the opportunity to travel throughout the United States.  As an Educator for various companies, I’ve shared my expertise in cut and color for the past 15 years.

It wasn’t until about eight years ago that I decided to start a new journey specializing in curly hair.  My odyssey ended when I landed at Ouidad!  It wasn’t just me. My clients were amazed with the efficiency and clarity of the whole Ouidad philosophy.  It’s as if I were re-born.  Clients I’ve been doing for over ten years were telling me things like this:

“This is the best my hair’s ever looked!”

or

“This color is better than anything we did in the past, thank you!”

What has made most of the difference were the products and the new approach I had toward clients’ luscious locks after getting a few tips and new techniques from Ouidad and her team.  Now that I am using the “Rake and Shake” method for styling and “Carving and Slicing” for cutting, my client’s hair has never looked better.

Cypriano, Stylist, 57th Street Salon, NYC

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While obsessive housewife Bree Hodge might wear her shocking red hair straight on Desperate Housewives, we’ve noticed the real-life Marcia Cross prefers showing her perfectly glamorous head of curls, when taking walks down the red carpet!

Born with naturally red hair, we love it that Marcia’s personal stylist has a tendency to keep the flat iron under lock and key before big events. Curls not only give her hair lift and body, but also reflect the confidence that this curly 48-year-old has in abundance!

Thankfully, her fabulous red carpet ringlets are easy to achieve without a lot of work. Our PlayCurl Volumizing Foam helps boost hair volume while creating long-lasting shine and manageability. No need to worry about flyaway’s because our volumizing foam keeps your curls under control!

Now, if we could just talk Marc Cherry, creator of Desperate Housewives, into giving curls a chance on Mrs. Hodge!

Photo via MisQuinceMag.com

There’s no doubt that a Quinceañera is a rite of passage that many fifteen-year old Latina girls look forward to for years. Because many have elaborate parties that are comparable to a wedding you know that family, friends, and even a photographer will be present for the big day.

So it’s important to be picture-perfect. This means fabulous Quinceañera curls!

You know that Ouidad has some important tips at the ready, for those camera-ready curls:

Planning - Chances are, you’ve been thinking about how you want those curls styled for quite some time! Make sure you consult with your stylist ahead of time to ensure he or she knows how to work with a curly ‘do.

Product - The Ouidad products you use can make or break your hair day. Therefore, take the time to think about what will make your curls shiny and healthy.

Confidence - There’s nothing more beautiful than a Quinceañera with that “Ouidad confidence,” so don’t forget to flaunt the gorgeous hair you’ve got!

Do you have any curly hair tips you can pass along to other Quinceañeras? We’d love to know!