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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:

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

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You know at Ouidad that we love our curly kids! In fact, we’ve even designed a line of products just for our littlest customers. The KRLY Kids collection includes a tear-free shampoo, a spectacular detangling conditioner and a spray gel. Those products, along with the advice dispensed in this video, will make our favorite curly kids (and their parents) very, very happy campers!

So, take a few minutes to watch this clip. Not only will you meet a few of the most adorable curly kids around, but you will most certainly walk away with some practical advice that you can really use!

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The teens in this clip recognized that they had been a bit self-conscious about their hair, but once they learned how to manage their curls, as one curly teen shared, styling “was easier. I knew what I was doing. I knew I felt confident about my hair so it was just a better experience.” Those words are magic to Ouidad’s ears!

Previously, Ouidad’s own teen curl expert, Sondriel, created a video for teens to show them how to get their best curls in just four minutes! Her self-confidence and knowledge about how to work with beautiful curls gave her the motivation to share information and advice with other teens.

Thanks to Ouidad, curls can be something teens can celebrate and wear with confidence! We hope you’ll share this video with your friends with curls!

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The two-strand twist is a quick and easy do-it-yourself look, and with Ouidad’s Curl Quencher Moisturizing Styling Gel, you’ll twist yourself into another great look. DIY two-strand twists can really define your curls too!  Try it!

Ouidad herself was on hand to mentor these beautiful women and to share their excitement at finally having the tools to tame their curls. Here’s a peek at the fun!

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After using Ouidad products and experiencing Ouidad styling, the women were uniformly enthusiastic. “Honestly,” said one participant at the end of the event, “my curls have never looked like this! I was a frizzy mess when I walked in!”

For some, leaving the Ouidad salon with healthy curls was a first. And, as they paraded out the door when the evening was over, one gorgeously-curly woman summed it up: “All I have to say is watch out, New York, because a lot beautiful curly women are coming out on the town tonight!”

Look out New York, indeed!

Our curly haired YouTube friend, @wavhairgirl, stays super active in the great outdoors, whether it’s climbing, hiking, or biking. This of course, has been really tough on her hair… until she discovered Ouidad’s Sun Shield! It’s now a part of her regular curl routine! Check it out here;

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Sun Shield protects your hair against sun damage with effective UV blockers. All you have to do is spray it on your curls prior to exposure. The product is also great if you’re spending time at the beach or by the pool. Sun Shield creates smoother, softer, and shinier curls. Who wouldn’t want that?

Thanks to @wavhairgirl for showing us how to love and protect our curls!

Moisturize.

Conditioning is key to putting spring into lifeless curls because it restores dry, damaged hair. Did we mention you’ll look muy bonita? Using Ouidad’s 12 Minute Deep Treatment Intensive Repair Conditioner is easy:

Towel dry your hair.

Intense heat blowing on your curls can leave them limp and damaged over an extended period of time. Now that spring has sprung, save time while saving your curls by towel drying your locks. Drape a towel over the hair, wrap it around the hair gently, and blot.

Rake & Shake.

Using our Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel as well as Duckbill Clips, you can keep your Latina locks defined and frizz-free all day. Putting spring into your curls is easy and only takes a couple of minutes. Here’s how:

¡Suerte chicas!

Well recently, Ouidad shared her expertise and sound curly hair advice on You and Me This Morning in Chicago where she gifted some lucky participants, with different curl patterns and curl concerns, with quick and amazing makeovers.

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Just more reasons to never leave home without Ouidad!

Ouidad recommends grabbing the PlayCurl Volumizing Foam as well as Ouidad’s Duckbill Clips before sitting down to watch our video on How to Create Volume at the Roots:

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Why are the duckbill clips important? These long metal clips are used to position the shape and style of your wet curls as your hair begins to dry. They help direct your curls, create height, style hair away from the face – whatever choice you want – by encouraging the positioning of your roots from the moment they begin to dry. Sharp!

And Ouidad’s PlayCurl Volumizing Foam works hand-in-hand with the Duckbill Clips, providing moisture and long-lasting volume, shine, and manageability.

We’re rooting for you!

If you have questions about Ouidad products or your curls, please feel free to contact our Curl Experts at 1-800-677-4247 or via email help@ouidad.com.

Weather forecast?  Check!  Daily horoscope?  Check!  The latest runway trends and style secrets?  Check, check!  When it comes to making sure that your curly glam style looks its best, we really only need to look to easy style tips from the Queen of Curls!

And now you can catch a glimpse of how she does it all thanks to the Ouidad Snippets Channel on YouTube, where she shares some of her Ouidad styling tip and procedures, coming straight off the runway at the Rebecca Minkoff fashion show (part of New York Fashion Week)! Ouidad is simply the best at creating the curly looks that you can count on for your walk down the runway (and for your every day curly look)!

And in order to achieve “urban bohemian” look that was also seen at the Rebecca Minkoff show, follow these easy tips from Ouidad:

1. Rake PlayCurl Volumizing Foam evenly through dry or slightly damp hair.
2. Use the Rake and Shake styling technique to create waves in hair.
3. Spritz hair with Styling Mist.
4. Use fingers to create a “messy” texture.
5. Tame fly-a-ways and add a little sheen with Shine Glaze Serum.

So remember, no matter the forecast, Ouidad is here to help you with your curly runway looks with loads of curly confidence!