Ouidad: The Curl Experts

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They say you are what you eat, and when it comes to healthy hair, Ouidad knows that this old adage to be true! So yes, for strong, shiny curls, shampooing, conditioning and routine maintenance are truly important, but it’s also what you eat each day can make a big difference.

Doctors have stated that diets with plenty of growth-promoting protein and iron can strengthen and improve your hair. “Your hair grows about 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month, and the foundation of all of our new hair … growth is the nutrients we eat,” said Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a Chicago-based dietitian. “If you eat a healthy diet, you will grow stronger and healthier cells throughout your entire body—inside and out.”

Here are the top ten foods recommended for healthy hair: (1) salmon; (2) dark green vegetables; (3) beans; (4) nuts; (5) poultry; (6) eggs; (7) whole grains; (8) oysters; (9) low-fat dairy products; and (10) carrots.

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So, in addition to using your Ouidad products, treat yourself—and your hair—to a bounty of healthy foods today! And just in case you’re not sure what to make, here’s a recipe for sautéed chicken with stir-fried spinach and carrots that incorporates a number of these recommended foods.

Enjoy your dinner … and your strong, radiant curls!

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With kids in general, there’s never a dull moment! And with curly kids, sometimes those “not-so-dull” moments can be related to their hair. Ouidad knows that whether it’s tangles, frizz, trying new hairstyles, or simply getting curly kids to wash and condition properly, being the parent of a kid with curls can be quite an exciting ride!

So, we were curious to know: What’s the one curly hair issue that you and your child find most, ahem… challenging? Let us know!

Curly Kids Are The Most Challenging Because Of:

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Reese Witherspoon Oscar winner, style icon, model mom, newlywed and…circus performer? Yep, with her most recent role, Miss Reese adds another fascinating character to her already awesome resume. In the film Water For Elephants, Reese played Marlena, a circus performer who fell in love with Robert Pattinson’s, Jacob, and a sweet elephant named Rosie.

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It was a touching movie, well-acted and beautifully shot, but above it all we kept thinking:  “Reese’s hair looks amazing!” Her curls were truly the star of the show.

Her finger wave style is simple to achieve if you’ve got a little time and some great hair products. Ouidad styling PlayCurl Volumizing Foam is perfect for making these curls look just right! So, before you jump on the circus train grab some bobby pins and try these stylin’ recommendations from wikihow.com:

• Start with wet hair; wring out any extra water, and apply gel or setting lotion to the side or section of hair you are beginning with.

• Pull hair on the crown of your head, or part, back and downward, and place finger over it

• Pull strand of hair forward, creating a wave pattern, and pin

• Once pinned, remove your finger, and keep repeating the two prior steps until you have as many waves as you want

Then rock your under-the-big-top style!