The countdown begins! On November 18^th from 5-8pm, Ania Hair Studio and Spa in Albany, New York is celebrating 10 Beautiful Years! Join Ania and her highly trained stylists for an evening of festivities where style and class are complimented by professionalism.

Ania Hair Studio & Spa is proud to be the only Ouidad Certified Salon in Upstate NY. Ouidad is happy to celebrate the success of Ouidad products and recognize Ania for her accomplishments in the New York State Capital District.

Come enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while being treated to a little pampering!

For more information and directions to Ania Hair Studio please visit: Ouidad.com-Ania Hair Studio

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With 7 hours to spare, my spunky 16-year-old cousin, Lisa, waltzed down the stairs with blond hair, covered in vampire blood. Semi -permanent vampire blood, that is.

Lisa and I!

Yes, Lisa and her band of high school gal pals all decided to be “different” and die their beautiful heads of hair into something that closely resembled that of a scene from the Twilight saga.

Well, one where Edward eats Bella for breakfast during Chapter 1, that is.

After 10 minutes of listening to my Aunt, (Lisa’s mom) interchangeably call her a freak and a vampire, I knew I had to step in, do some damage control and solve this hairy situation.

After washing her hair with some preeeeetty strong shampoo, (we even applied dish detergent to the red stripes directly) Lisa’s hair felt like genuine straw. Because I wouldn’t dare travel without my handy dandy Ouidad weapons, I quickly remembered I’d packed my Moisture Lock Leave In Conditioner.

So, there we were, the two of us sitting in the bathroom bonding over her vampire mishap and my clutch product realization. After applying the Leave-In, I styled her hair curly (using a mixture of the Leave-In and Tress Effects Styling Gel) to help hide the stripes of “blood.”

Not only did the Leave-In make her hair incredibly soft, but it also left her wavy curls controlled. This is EXACTLY why I never travel without this product, especially during the summer; it softens broken ends, smoothes the scars of chlorine, and even helps make (in this case) streaks of morbid vampire blood look a bit more, well, “lively.”

For those of you who’ve abused your hair with blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, chlorine or even semi-permanaent red dye, Ouidad’s Moisture Lock Leave-In is just for you. It’s light weight texture leaves your hair feeling healthy, not oily, and your curls bouncy, not droopy.

*For best results: mix a little into your normal styling routine or apply directly to your ends while damp.

If Ouidad’s Leave-In could help turn Lisa’s bloody situation around, I think it could save you from your sorry dry woes.

Ouidad the Vampire Slayer Love,

J

We will be sending this amazing new Duo your way shortly.

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Something is sizzlin’ by the pool this summer and it’s not just the sun. While the temperatures are climbing, and those luscious Latina locks are looking so good, curl envy is rising by the minute!

And everyone wants to know, especially las chicas, how you manage to keep those curls looking so good under the hot sun, and while slipping in and out of a chlorinated pool. Thankfully, it’s not that difficult and the recipe isn’t exactly a secret: Ouidad knows that it’s as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Love your curls. If you embrace your curls and love them as they are, you’re already well on your way to sporting pretty pool locks, because you understand your unique, curly personality.

2. Use the right products. At the pool, Ouidad’s Sun Shield Sun & Sport Leave-In Conditioner is your not-so-secret weapon that protects your curls against damaging environmental factors. It also helps to create softer, smoother, and shinier curls.

3. Gently towel dry your hair. A huge mistake Latina beauties make when getting out of the pool is roughly drying their hair. Check out this quick Ouidad video on how to gently towel dry your curls:

Click here to view the embedded video.

So take care of those curls this season, and don’t leave home without your Ouidad (and your sunscreen)! ¡Disfruta el verano!

Ouidad Fan Image via Flickr.com

If you have an active kid with spunky curls, Ouidad knows that it’s probably hard to get him or her to sit still for much of anything. However, getting your little one into the right hair stylists’ chair is super important for curly kids. Not only will the proper haircut make your child look cuter (can that be possible?!) but it will help with those tangles, frizzies and all sorts of curl-issues. Your child will feel better too!

The very best haircut for curls, even on children, is Ouidad’s trademarked Carve & Slice cut. This is Ouidad’s method, created 25 years ago specifically with curls and waves in mind. In a nutshell, Carving & Slicing removes the bulk associated with the dreaded “pyramid” look, while preserving and enhancing your natural curl patterns. This combination produces well-defined ringlets that fit gently into each other like the pieces of a puzzle, creating healthier, more manageable curls.

And, this technique can work on all hair lengths, so whether your young one prefers their hair in a long or short style, you’re in luck! Ouidad recommends haircuts for kids (and adults!) with curls every 10-14 weeks to keep the style intact.

One thing to keep in mind: the unique Carve & Slice method is only available at Ouidad-certified salons, so beware of stylists claiming to “Carve & Slice” without the intense training and understanding of curly hair that only the Curl Experts at Ouidad salons receive.

Good luck with your child’s haircut … and be sure to take a few photos to post on our Ouidad Facebook page!

Image via gorilla.hr

Cooking is an endeavor full of creativity and exuberance, so maybe that’s why there are so many vivacious, curly chefs out there! Now comes curly-clad Kristina Kuzmic, joining the ranks of cooks with curls like Nigella Lawson, Bobby Flay and legend Julia Child. This talented and beautiful woman recently competed for—and won—a television show on Oprah’s new OWN network.

Naturally Curly spoke to Kristina to find out more about her and her hair, and reported that she loves the fact that she doesn’t have to wash it every day. She also mentions that she’s on the lookout for a great styling line … and Ouidad certainly hopes she’ll give some of our styling products, like Tress Effects styling gel and PlayCurl volumizing foam a try!

It’s wonderful to see a beautiful head of curls bouncing around a television kitchen. We couldn’t agree more with Naturally Curly, which said “It’s so refreshing to see someone in the media who embraces her curls instead of pressing, relaxing or hiding them to appeal to the public.”

Ouidad Facebook Fan Photo via Flickr.com

They say you are what you eat, and when it comes to healthy hair, Ouidad knows that this old adage to be true! So yes, for strong, shiny curls, shampooing, conditioning and routine maintenance are truly important, but it’s also what you eat each day can make a big difference.

Doctors have stated that diets with plenty of growth-promoting protein and iron can strengthen and improve your hair. “Your hair grows about 1/4 to 1/2 inch every month, and the foundation of all of our new hair … growth is the nutrients we eat,” said Dawn Jackson Blatner, RD, a Chicago-based dietitian. “If you eat a healthy diet, you will grow stronger and healthier cells throughout your entire body—inside and out.”

Here are the top ten foods recommended for healthy hair: (1) salmon; (2) dark green vegetables; (3) beans; (4) nuts; (5) poultry; (6) eggs; (7) whole grains; (8) oysters; (9) low-fat dairy products; and (10) carrots.

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So, in addition to using your Ouidad products, treat yourself—and your hair—to a bounty of healthy foods today! And just in case you’re not sure what to make, here’s a recipe for sautéed chicken with stir-fried spinach and carrots that incorporates a number of these recommended foods.

Enjoy your dinner … and your strong, radiant curls!

Photo via Ouidad on Flickr.com

With kids in general, there’s never a dull moment! And with curly kids, sometimes those “not-so-dull” moments can be related to their hair. Ouidad knows that whether it’s tangles, frizz, trying new hairstyles, or simply getting curly kids to wash and condition properly, being the parent of a kid with curls can be quite an exciting ride!

So, we were curious to know: What’s the one curly hair issue that you and your child find most, ahem… challenging? Let us know!

Curly Kids Are The Most Challenging Because Of: