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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!

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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No one adores curly hair as much as we do! And Ouidad herself wants nothing more than for you to love your curly hair every single day. So we have compiled a fun list about people, when they truly love their curls!

You know you love your curls when…

You are the first to notice when a television commercial or magazine ad does not include a representative from the curly-haired camp.  (And you can’t help but wonder why).

You cannot remember the last time you straightened your hair. And you don’t have plans to ever do it again!

You own a t-shirt or other accessory that boldly states your curl coolness. (Comes in handy, and is more practical than simply announcing it to everyone you meet)!

You can spot another naturally curly-haired person practically a mile away—if not even further!

You can’t wait to jump into the water, even when everyone else is trying hard to avoid it.  After all, you know that moisture is a curls’ best friend.

You can’t help but smile at your curly image yourself—whenever you catch the reflection of your beautiful locks in the mirror!

So, do you have as much curly confidence as we think you do!?

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There are few stars we love to watch reinvent themselves on the big screen more than Janet Jackson. Over the course of her lifelong career as a singer and actor she has, with stunning fashion, kept up with all the latest style trends.  And in her latest role in Tyler Perry’s current film, Why Did I Get Married Too, Jackson lets her hair down and shows off a bountiful crown of cascading curls. Here at Ouidad we love the look so much that we just had to spotlight it.

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As you know, Jackson is no stranger to curly hairstyles. We’ve come to expect a stylish new look with each exciting venture she brings to the screen.  Whether it’s a super curly updo on the red carpet or a bold new color for a musical tour, she’s always able to bring a fresh face to that great curly hair!