Los Angeles is one of those cities where you and your hair need to be ready for anything. You start the day at a Malibu beach party, then go shopping for the latest fashions on Robertson Blvd., and end up that night at a swanky nightclub dancing the night away beside a tabloid princess. It’s a happening lifestyle!

What does this mean for your curls though?

Being on-the-go in L.A. means being prepared for both brisk ocean breezes and curl drying heat, all while looking great and partying the night away! So Ouidad has some thoughts to help keep your L.A. locks gorgeous and under control:

• Visit our flagship salon in Santa Monica. Our stylists love to share curly hair care techniques and show you how you can embrace and easily manage those special spirals.
• Be prepared. Because you’re always on the go: keep some key products in your purse, like our Shine Glaze, which helps your curls make that quick transition into the nightlife.
• Read through our blog! As Los Angeles is near both Death Valley and the Mojave Desert – check out our great curl care tips on the Ouidad blog. We’ve got you covered for all occasions and seasons, like keeping your curls well hydrated and in top shape in those Hot, Hot, Hot! California Deserts!

As the quintessential Californian, Randy Newman sings about L.A. – “We love it!”

Thanks to menshairstyles.net for the Image

We’ve given the girls pointers on how to keep curls looking fabulous in the warm California sun. Guys however, have a different set of concerns. Here is some advice for dudes with curls, because Ouidad knows that men can wear their curls long or short, and still look great. Especially while out enjoying the surf! (We know surfers start pretty early out west.)

Whether you’re taking a trip to Venice or hiking the Half Dome in Merced, you need to keep your curls from becoming too frizzy. Use our Climate Control, a product that works with the temperature to maintain your locks. Or, if you’re looking for a classic pomade, try our Clear Control Styling Glaze, which is packed with conditioners to control frizzy, fly-away curls!

Want more guidance or looking for a new curly look? Visit us at our Santa Monica salon where we, of course, also cater to men! Actually, ‘we wish you all could be California curlyyyyy-men!’

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Lisa Bonet of The Cosby Show is one of those beautifully coifed celebs. Hailing from San Francisco, Bonet is best known for her role as Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show. She is still flaunting her acting skills (and that great hair!) most recently, on the series Life on Mars.

Lovable comedians and fellow SNL stars, Will Ferrell and Andy Samberg come from Irvine and Berkeley respectively. These fabulous funny guys have got some seriously fabulous curls, too. Check out what Ferrell had to say about his own hair in this hilarious Q & A!

Los Angeles born, Ugly Betty star America Ferrera is far from ugly. In fact, People Magazine named this curly girl one of the 100 Most Beautiful People! We definitely agree, and also mark her down for a top 100 head of soft flowing curls!

Don’t forget to take a peek at some of the other California-born stars we’ve already profiled like Keri Russell, Josh Groban and Leslie Mann. And if you find yourself in the Golden State, check out our Santa Monica salon! In a world of curly haired celebs, it’s a major attraction!

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While the movie may be scary, a little California fog is no reason for a frizz-freak! Ouidad has worked for years to perfect her product line, to give you just what you need to control your curls in all types of weather.  When it comes to curly hair, Ouidad can turn frizz to fun!

Whether you need the Frizz Fighter or Climate Control, Ouidad can help. Of course, curls require the right hairstyle and treatment to really show them off – be sure to check out Ouidad’s patented cut, carve and slice method, at our beautiful West Coast Salon, located in Santa Monica. Or look for our specially trained stylists, skilled in this innovative curl-cutting technique. With the right cut and the right products for your curls, you can go forth into the fog without fear!

- Scott McKenzie

It’s been four decades since the  hippie culture invaded San Francisco, and flower power was the call of many in the youth culture. While you might still find some groovy, incense-burning, tie-dye-wearing styles in Haight-Ashbury, the flower-power days are pretty much gone. However, the love affair with loose flowing curls, decorated with a well placed flower will never fade – this is even truer at weddings and special occasions.

Image compliments of projectwedding.com

Ouidad works hard to help keep those curls looking their best while promoting the easy-going feel of the ‘60s with her easy, no-fuss curl care. And in California at Ouidad’s Santa Monica salon, natural curls are living it up and looking great, thanks to her never-ending quest for the perfect products for each type of curly hair!

Ouidad’s Santa Monica Salon

Today’s curls have moved on, and are much more kept and coiffed; in the 2000s curls are healthy, shiny, and beautiful – decorated with a flower or not.  The Haight has moved on, featuring high-end clothing and Internet cafés, and so have curls – and they look better than ever. Tie-dye and incense may go out of style, but healthy, beautiful natural curls will stand the test of time!

She was so happy and kept saying that she finally felt groomed! She was glad to learn she could throw away her brush and was amazed with the curls she could achieve with just the rake and shake technique! It gave me great pleasure to help her feel beautiful again and I look forward to seeing her soon!

Kate, Stylist, Santa Monica Salon, California

After meeting in 1982, Ouidad and her husband Peter decided to open a business. Since he was already well established in the restaurant world, his first choice was to stay in that industry.  However Ouidad had dreams of her own…so, how did they finally decide?  They flipped a coin!

After landing on (of course) heads the Ouidad salon was born! At just twenty-six years old, the pair started out on the beginning of their exciting lives. In just a few years, curly clients were visiting the New York salon from all over the world. Stylists from Italy to Egypt and beyond referred clients to Ouidad via the “curly grapevine!” What better reward than international praise from peers and clients alike!

In her own words, Ouidad explains her purpose in life, “to make every curly-headed person understand and love their fabulous hair.”  With the creation of a full-line of products and a second salon location in Santa Monica Ouidad’s story is one of success!

As with anything worthwhile, Ouidad knows how hard it can be to live one’s dreams, despite a wonderful husband and business partner and two great kids. Living in Connecticut, she spends three or four days a week in New York City to be at that salon, and the remainder at the corporate offices close to home. Traveling so much can be exhausting, but her close-knit family has made it work, and she wouldn’t change a thing.

Those of us with curls cannot imagine what our hair would look like had that quarter landed on tails!

Ouidad still offers top professional stylists at her flagship store on 57^th Street who are specifically trained to work on curls.  The goal is to make sure that you can actually work with and love your style, as opposed to crying over it and redoing it later!

One client said,

“The stylist who did my hair really took the time to talk to me about exactly what I wanted from my cut before she actually put her hands on my hair.”

Curly west-coasters started to travel the 3,000 miles to New York to get their hair done with Ouidad. The solution was clear, and Ouidad then opened a salon in Santa Monica, California. Now those west coast clients are echoing the sentiments of New Yorkers! One client put it simply,

“Can I just say, life changing!”

All stylists from coast to coast are trained in Ouidad’s patented carving and slicing method, which prevents gallons of tears shed later because of curls that have been cut too short and blunt, left to frizz outward, so throw away those rubber bands for good and join us in one of our salons or online!  We want to hear from you!