Ouidad: The Curl Experts

Not sure how to spruce up your curly tresses for those special Holiday parties and gatherings? Here are the latest Fall/Winter trends according Ouidad Creative Director, Morgan, of the Santa Monica Flagship salon.

Braided Updo image via hairboutique.blogspot.com

The Braided Updo: Braids have been quite the trend for this years fall fashion. With the holidays right around the corner, we transform our look by giving it an elegant finish. We now have an excuse to be a bit “over the top” with our hair. The braid trend, was more of a loose unkept, look. The holiday updo trend is more of a smooth finished braid that’s pinned around the top of the head. This works for mid to long length hair.

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Fall is upon is and Winter isn’t too far away! We all know how important it is to keep our luscious locks well conditioned, but the thought of a leave-in conditioner may concern some of us. But not to worry, you and your curls and can rejoice: Ouidad’s Moisture Lock-In Leave Conditioner is a lightweight moisture treatment for curly hair, inspired by skincare science to lock in moisture–and helps de-frizz those curls!

Ouidad reminds us often to remember that conditioning is the foundation for maintaining your hair’s health and beauty. Due to a curl’s tendency to lose nutrients and moisture, Moisture Lock-In Leave Conditioner is the perfect addition to your daily nourishing treatment. Moisture Lock is the perfect light weight conditioning system to nourish, detangle, and protect your curly waves. Similar to your skincare, it creates a moisture foundation for your hair to stay healthy

The Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner can be used in the shower after shampooing or right after you shower: place a dollop in the palm of your hands and rub your hands together, then run your hands throughout your hair, spreading the conditioner and leaving the product in your hair. Make sure to pay extra attention to conditioning your gentle ends! The Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner will help detangle and protect your curls instantly, readying them for styling products to effectively manage your curls. For very dehydrated hair, use as a styling lotion and seal it with the Styling Mist.

After styling if you find the ends still frizzy from the hair not being properly conditioned, Moisture Lock is a great quick fix to put on the ends to give them a shiny seal.

For a perfect finish as you style, spritz your hair with the Ouidad’s Styling Mist to really seal in the moisture and nourishing benefits of the Leave-In Conditioner. Then you and your Curls are good to go out into the cold!

Do you ever wake up frustrated because your curls have that flat “slept on” look and you don’t know what to do? Thankfully, you don’t have to hop in the shower and start a  hair washing routine from scratch. Instead, consider some of these quick and easy curl care tips to beat the morning hair blues:

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Toss It!

Tossing your hair back and forth a couple of times when you wake up will help your curls bounce into the day.

Tie It!

If you do decide to wear your hair up at night for a bit of curl control, make sure you wear it in a high, loose ‘do. Use a scrunchie that won’t damage your hair or leave lines.

Spray It!

Ouidad’s Botanical Boost revitalizes your curl pattern in the morning without washing. You can also use it throughout the day as a curl booster. Don’t leave home without it.

Slip It!

Choose a pillowcase that will allow your hair to slip and slide at night. The smooth fabric of silk or satin will help prevent hair breakage and snagging.

See how easy it is for your curls to bounce back every morning?

No need for you or your curls to start off your day frustrated!