Ouidad: The Curl Experts

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!

I was at the gym last night and arrived to my yoga class a little early, so I decided to go in and stretch out.  The other women in the studio were complaining about how their hair is always ratty after class and they have to redo it.

Of course I couldn’t keep my mouth shut. I had to chime in.  I suggested to them to not put their hair back so tight, and after class to just use a leave-in conditioner spray, such as Botanical Boost, to refresh their hair.  Although they were freaked out about not shampooing after the gym, I told them it’s just salt and sebum – not the same smelly sweat that comes off on the rest of the body.

So here I am now holding up the class because I realized the whole class and instructor were listening to me.  It made me laugh because my job never seems to end, even after I leave the salon.  The discussion continued and after a while I was almost getting frustrated because I wanted to start the class, but everyone was so into the conversation – it made me realize how much women just don’t know about their hair.

So many women say that their hairdresser just doesn’t educate them.  If we as stylists don’t educate, who will?

Alex, Stylist, 57^th Street Salon, NYC