Ouidad: The Curl Experts

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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!

Ouidad’s Facebook friend flaunts her beach curls!

With all the sun and fun still to be had this summer, relaxing days at the beach would do us all some good.  But there’s an added bonus to taking a trip to the shore when you’re a curly-haired guy or girl.  This is one of the many places that we really get to flaunt our amazing waves, curls and kinks.  It’s the sea salt—with its curl intensifying action—that brings out the natural curl pattern and texture of our hair and makes us the envy of all the straight-haired beach bunnies!

However, the beach is not the only place to find this natural curl enhancer.  These days, many products list sea salt as an active ingredient with the promise of creating that casual, “beachy” texture that comes so naturally to us.  But when the day in the sun is done, all that salt can be very drying to curls, and only a thorough wash and rinse will get them back in great condition.  That’s where we can call on Ouidad to help.

To return to manageability and shine after soaking your curls in the sun and salt of the seashore, try Ouidad Water Works Clarifying Shampoo.  It is made to deep clean curly hair and wash away that drying sea salt residue.  And it won’t strip your hair even if it’s color-treated.  This way, your curls won’t only look great at the beach—they’ll look great for days after too, and so will you!

When it comes to natural beauty, California is one of the most diverse states. We’re not just talking about the great outdoors though, we’re also talking fashion and curls!

Whether you live in a large coastal city like San Francisco or at a mountainous retreat like Lake Arrowhead, curls are always in style. It’s important to treat those voluptuous locks with love and respect. After all, your curls speak volumes about who you are as a person!

To give your hair a loving lift, Ouidad’s PlayCurl Volumizing Foam creates volume while moisturizing and creating long-lasting volume, shine, and manageability. Don’t forget to use our Duckbill Clips to help style and shape your curls at the roots as they dry.  Let Ouidad Show you!

You know, when your hair has a gorgeous sheen, it looks vibrant and healthy. That’s why mountain and city girls alike love Ouidad’s Shine Serum because it fights frizz while allowing your curls to play their own starring role.

Take care of those fashionable California curls and they’ll love you right back!