Ouidad: The Curl Experts

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Waking up to a head full of perfectly pretty curls after a good night sleep sounds like a dream.  Especially when you just don’t have time to redo your ringlets every morning.  Here’s how a little preparation before bedtime —and a little Ouidad—can help you get gorgeous curls by morning.

Well-moisturized hair will keep its curl better while you sleep through the night. So try applying a moisturizing conditioner, like Ouidad’s Curl Quencher, to your hair before going to bed.

Then arrange your curls so that you do not accidentally flatten them as you sleep; try securing your hair into a loose ponytail high on the top or your head, also called a pineapple.  And remember that satin and silk can be a curls best friend! These hair-friendly fabrics allow your curls to stay smooth while they slide on your pillow, rather than catch to the fabric and cause your curls to frizz.  Perfect for keeping your ponytail in place while you sleep.

In the morning, you might be able to revive your curls with little more than a simple shake, style and finish.  So you can finally put an end to messy bed-head forever and maintain your curls while you rest.  Imagine that!

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The beloved pompadour always makes a big style statement, no matter who wears it. It’s simply one hairstyle that has managed to successfully transcend class and gender over the centuries. From the legendary Queen of France Marie Antoinette, wearing her pompadour sky-high along with her cascading curls; to the one known simply as “The King,” who preferred his slicked back with just a bit of a poof – the pompadour has always been in vogue.

So while it’s safe to say that pompadours are not a new trend, the hairstyle has recently been rising above many curly hair patterns and textures: kinky hair fans love that extra oomph at the top of their ‘dos! And singers like Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, and Shingai Shoniwa are leading the pompadour’s popularity, showing that they fit well into the curly set!

The pompadour’s history with both long and short curls alike has proven that it is a seriously fun style that’s never out of style. And since it’s a look that can be beautifully achieved whether your curls are wavy, kinky, or any curl pattern in between, it’s a style that is always sure to make a big statement. And that’s the kind of curl confidence that makes Ouidad proud!

Ouidad’s Facebook friend shows off fabulous curls and cute dog!

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It’s hard to believe, but the sizzlin’ summer sun and fun is here! The heat waves have started, and Ouidad is already getting questions from chicas around the country about how they can turn up the heat up on their own Latina waves this swim season.

The first thing we recommend is to put away that hair dryer for the summer! Heat from a hair dryer can damage your curls. Instead, towel-dry your hair and use the Rake & Shake technique for beautiful, defined rizos.

Another key component in maintaining beautiful summer curls is protecting your hair from the sun, salt, and chlorine. Ouidad’s Sun Shield Sun & Sport Leave-In Conditioner creates an invisible, breathable shield to lock out the elements while leaving your hair shinier and smoother. Make sure you spray some on before your next trip to the pool or la playa.

Whether you’re headed out on a hot summer day or stylin’ those Latina locks for a fun night out on the town, you’ll want to get rid of frizz and flyaways. Ouidad’s Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel leaves curls cool, calm, and collected while your amigas wonder how your hair can look so good after a day at the beach.

Enjoy the heat … and your seriously hot hair!