Ouidad: The Curl Experts

It’s my birthday!!!! Jan 25th…

For my final Ouidad Blog I wanted to highlight my birthday with a celebration of self  and my hair. But this is a BIG birthday year for me and I’ve been very angsty and tense over its arrival. Check it out…Even my hair looked a little stressed out the night before The DAY!

But after some soul searching and meditation, I realized I needed to honor the years and welcome this new decade with open loving arms.

Haha I’m pumping up the good energy!!

Okay so this might be taking it a bit far considering the insane look on my face, but it worked and I ended up in a festive mood when my alarm starting singing at 6:45am on MY DAY. I spent the morning humming Nina Simone  “and I’m feeling gooooodddd!!” Yes!! I’m off to a good start despite my super buoyant bed hair.

Considering I still get carded, which gives me everlasting  joy every single time, age is truly nothing but a number. Ha!!

FYI it was an amazing birthday that I share with the effervescent Alicia Keys, the hilarious Jenifer Lewis and the late great Etta James! I’m in great company.

Cheers to another Beautiful, Adventurous & Wish Fulfilling Year!!

Matt

Spotted in SoHo, New York City!

Neighborhood: Park Slope, Brooklyn

Occupation: Senior Editor at Buzzfeed.com

How would you describe your personal style? City Casual

What’s one word you would use to describe your curls? Fun and carefree!

What’s your go-to curl style? Just wash and wear, and Ouidad’s Botanical Boost! The botanical boost really helps with my helmet hair when I get to work.

Who’s your hair icon? Adrian Grenier

What’s your favorite thing to do in NYC? Riding my bike over the Manhattan bridge because of the view.

What’s your advice for fellow curls? Have fun with your curls! Let them be!

I was so excited for my visit to the Ouidad Flagship Salon in New York City this past Saturday. I also have to admit I was skeptical too. I’ve tried so many different hair products with mediocre results.

However, I had a great time and my hair came out super curly and did not frizz at all! Woohoo!! I also learned so much from Sondriel, my stylist, about taking care of my curls. My curls were pampered and restored with a Deep Treatment and Carve and Slice cut!

Me and Sondriel at the Ouidad NYC Salon!

Before my treatment and cut!

1. The way you cut your hair affects your curls.
I had no idea that the way my hair was being cut was causing my curls to look and fall terribly around my face! Sondriel cut out some of the bulk in my hair using Ouidad’s Carve and Slice technique and I instantly saw a difference. Curly hair cannot be cut the same way as straight hair.

2. Not all hair gels are created equal.
Sondriel used Tress Effects over Curl Quencher Gel on my hair because of its memory interlock to help my hair remember the shape of its curls. It also has a stronger hold. I needed this product because my hair has been so used to being straight it forgot how to be curly!

3. Your curls need to be conditioned.
The more you condition your hair, the less styling product you will need to use. It’s recommended that you condition your hair at least twice a month. Ouidad’s 12 Minute Deep Treatment will do the job!

Every person who left the salon had a head full of gorgeous curls including myself! I rocked my curls to the Kanye West & Jay-Z Concert that night at Madison Square Garden!

Kanye and Jay-Z rocking on stage!

I will definitely be returning to the salon. Thank you so much, Ouidad!