Whether at the beach, the pool or just playing under the backyard sprinkler, our vote for one of summer’s cutest sights is that of a curly kid enjoying the water! During the hottest months of the year, kids and water are definitely a winning combination.

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Although some parents prefer swim caps for their curliest youngsters—and, by the way, there are some adorable caps out there now—it’s OK to let your children’s hair get wet; just a few tips and products from Ouidad will help your kids with curly hair maintain their lovely locks even after a day of exciting water play.

If possible, wash and condition your child’s hair with Ouidad’s KRLY Kids collection after he or she spends time in salty ocean water, or in a chlorinated pool. For a quick fix, before a shower or bath is on the agenda, spritz the hair with KRLY Kids Pump and Go spray gel. And, if you’ll be spending an extended amount of time outside, protect those precious ringlets from the sun with Ouidad’s Sun Shield, a spray-in conditioner with UV blockers. (Spray it on prior to sun exposure and any time by the pool or beach when you want to create softer, smoother and shinier curls.)

With Ouidad’s advice and kid-friendly products, your child’s summer—and curly hair—will continue to be simply gorgeous!

Is a haircut on your monthly to-do list? Or do you procrastinate and go to the salon only when things—otherwise known as your follicles!—get way out of hand? Stylists recommend regular trims to keep away split ends and to maintain a hairstyle, but does everyone follow that advice?

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How about you? Ouidad is curious to know how often you get your hair cut! Are you a “regular” at your salon or do you sometimes go MIA for months on end? Take our survey and tell us! (Then make an appointment to visit a Ouidad salon!)

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You might recognize Kerry Washington from the Academy Award winning films Ray or The Last King of Scotland. No matter where you’ve seen her, it’s her great curls that always steal the show!

A Screen Actors Guild Award nominee, Washington has definitely proven her acting chops alongside some of Hollywood’s greatest stars.  She’s also a political activist and did her fair share of campaigning during the recent presidential race. So with a busy schedule of acting, modeling and political involvement, we know she’s not just another pretty face…but what a face, and what curls! Many of us would like to try those curls on for size, so, let Ouidad show you what you need to get a movie star quality coif.

Begin with a great starter kit, like our Curl Quencher Collection.  The moisture rich shampoo and vitamin packed conditioners will keep any set of curls looking healthy and vibrant. Plus, the curl defining gel hydrates your locks and maintains their style all in one. Then, just follow along with our step-by-step style guide to achieve your perfect look!  Voila!  Now you’ve got Kerry Washington-worthy curls, ready to go out and conquer this curly world!

Thanks to Ouidad, you already know how to fight the frizz. But to be sure you’re always donning perfectly defined curls, it’s just as important to know why frizz happens. Let us help you get at the root of the cause, so your hair can forever be frizz-free.

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Let’s get one thing straight; Frizzy hair is dehydrated hair.  And the three keys to healthy, luscious curls are: moisture, moisture and moisture! If your hair is dry and malnourished, your hair will undoubtedly frizz. And while it’s true that your frizzy hair might be hereditary (for example, if your mother has always had frizzy hair, it’s likely that you too are used to taming the frizzies) there are other reasons that frizzies occur.

If you are not careful to protect your hair from environmental elements like the scorching sun and the arid winds, hair can easily become dry and frizzy. For this challenge a nourishing leave-in conditioner can be used.

Likewise, regular blow drying, brushing or over-handling your hair can disturb your natural curl pattern and create frizz.  Remember that curly hair should never, ever be brushed—whether it is wet or dry. And opt for an air diffuser over heat styling to ensure healthy, beautiful curls no matter the weather or whatever curly inheritance your mother gave you!

Bestselling authors can’t live without it. Balmy days are no match for it.  Your curls will thank you for it. What are we talking about? Our Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel.

Not just any ordinary hair styling product earns the Glam Best Frizz Fighter Award, Allure’s Best of Beauty Award and a Shecky’s Best of the Best in Beauty Award. Ouidad’s Climate Control is anything but ordinary.

It features a heat-activated European Wheat Protein that protects the hair shaft and prevents it from expanding. What makes this product so unique, though, is that it actually works with the muggy temperatures, blocking out excess humidity that creates frizz.  Plus, its Amino Acids and Vitamin A nourish and hydrate hair, leaving it super-shiny.

So how can you achieve the same great prolonged hairstyle? Just rake it with your fingers evenly through moist, sectioned hair beginning with underneath layers. Then move from the crown to ends and temple to crown, ensuring that all hair is evenly covered. That’s it! An added bonus: Climate Control is great for straight styles, too, protecting hair from blow-dryer heat.

We think Lisa sums it up best in this review;

“This is the best product I’ve ever used. I have been searching all of my life for good products for my hair and these are the only ones that truly work”

If you still want more testimonials, check out any of our other great reviews!

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Today, even our kids want to look great in less time.  So it’s a good thing you can always count on Ouidad to help keep their hair care regimen simple. Remember these curly hair tips to pare down your kids’ hair care routine:

1. Skip a wash cycle. Daily shampooing can strip much needed moisture from your child’s delicate hair. Your child’s curl pattern should dictate how often to shampoo. On days when you’re not shampooing, you can rinse hair and detangle with a leave-in conditioner to keep curls looking great.
2. Shrink styling time. Since styling products can easily slide off wet hair, be sure to use an absorbent cloth, like one made of microfiber, to blot dry your child’s hair in half the time. This way, your products will last longer too since you’ll end up having to apply less.
3. Banish the brush.  Curly hair should never be brushed. Instead, use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your child’s tresses while hair is still wet.

Now with these time-saving tips, you can spend more time wearing those gorgeous curls and less time getting them!

Since 2007, HGTV star Kim Myles has shown us a keen eye for design on her interior design show Myles of Style which, she says, “perfectly captures her sensibility.”  We curly hair fans at Ouidad are happy that Myles is equally comfortable showing us her beautiful curls, and we have a keen eye for celebrities with this kind of curl confidence!

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There’s no doubt Myles’s hair always look great, whether she’s donning a dark-colored ‘do or a bright, highlighted look. She proudly wears her bountiful curls with style and confidence that shines as much as the curls!

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Like Ouidad, Myles began her career as a successful hair stylist. According to Myles, “visual expression is how you show the world who you are, whether it’s your home or your hair.” Beautifully put; and that fits in to our Ouidad Curly Philosophy so nicely! Her vibrant style and perspective proves that Myles of Style also has miles of curls worth spotlighting.

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Observa lo que pasa cuando buscas en Google “el cabello de Vanessa Hudgens.” Obtendrás páginas y más páginas de resultados preguntando: “¿Cómo lograr unos rizos como los de Vanessa Hudgens?” ¡Y obviamente tiene sentido! La chica de Disney tiene unos crespos fabulosos. ¿Quién no quisiera tener  un cabello rizado como ella?

La estrella de High School Musical, originaria de Salinas, California, tenía solo quince años cuando se inició en la actuación. Ahora que ha destacado en varias películas y discos musicales, la actriz/cantante definitivamente se encuentra en el camino del éxito.

¿Cómo puede Ouidad ayudarte a lucir un cabello como el de Vanessa Hudgens? Puedes comenzar navegando en nuestra sección de cabello ondulado para darte una mejor idea de los productos que mejor te pueden ayudar a lograr el look que quieres, como nuestro Climate Control y el Styling Mist.

Si tienes algún otro asunto que resolver, pero aún quieres imitar el peinado de Vanessa, dale click a nuestra sección “Shop by Hair Concern” donde te ayudaremos a encontrar soluciones para tu cabello.

Dale un vistazo a todos los distintos looks de Vanessa Hudgens y observa cuál estilo te va mejor. Con esos espectaculares rizos, de seguro Vanessa continuará dándonos excelentes ideas de nuevos peinados.

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The heat is on!  And if you have not already started preparing your hair for the upcoming season, your curls might be in for a long, frizzy summer. Thank goodness that Ouidad’s exceptional Sun Shield Leave-In Conditioner is here to help! In fact, the conditioner is so good at safeguarding those spirals that it’s being touted as an absolute must-have for outdoor hair protection, featured in the June issue of Ebony Magazine. Check out the article – 4 Fabulous Ways to Fight Fading and Defy Dry-out.
Because smooth, shiny curls can be your most desirable asset this summer, as you lounge poolside or on the beach, you’ll want to be sure that you’re doing all you can to protect your delicate tresses from the serious damage that the sun can cause. Sun Shield Sun & Sport Leave-in Conditioner contains effective UV blockers that nourish hair and protect it from environmental factors that can dull and dry out curls. The spray on formula creates an invisible shield that locks out elements such as wind, salt and chlorine.
It’s the perfect time to make sure that this summer is the best season yet for your hair, no matter what your curl pattern. With Sun Shield’s help you can be sure that all eyes are on you – and your fabulous curls – when the temperatures soar!

It’s no surprise that gorgeous curls are “in style” this spring and summer. Nonetheless, we were thrilled to see that the magazine InStyle devotes several pages to curls—and to Ouidad products!—in its special Spring 2010 Hair issue.

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Inside the publication, there’s a ton of great advice on keeping curls looking their best, including suggestions on proper cuts and easy styling tips.  And, when it comes to curl-focused products, the editors point out that Ouidad’s Curl Quencher shampoo and conditioner are the perfect duo to keep curls hydrated. The magazine also recommends Ouidad’s Double Detangler for styling longer hair.

Their advice is sound. Ouidad’s Curl Quencher shampoo, when used every couple of days, soothes thirsty curls and leaves hair shiny and manageable. (Ouidad advises not to shampoo every day. This allows the hair’s natural oils to lubricate and protect the hair. Her suggestion: On days you don’t shampoo, use a light spritz of Ouidad Botanical Boost to refresh hair.)

As the InStyle article notes, Ouidad’s Curl Quencher Moisturizing Conditioner is the perfect companion to the shampoo. Its vitamin and botanical-rich formulation softens and moisturizes even the driest and most unruly curls, while detangling, making hair more manageable and helping to repair damage from excessive heat styling and chemical processes. Finally, if you want to define and hold your curls, use a dollop of Ouidad’s Curl Quencher Gel, a holding gel rich in botanical emollients and Pro-Vitamin B5.

With InStyle’s tips and Ouidad’s products, your curls will be stylin’!