Search Results: Cozy Friedman
Get Hot Curls Like Michael Cera
The Curly Cut: Layers
Who it Works Best for: Waves or loose curls
How to Get the Look: On very wet hair, apply Curlisto Control II Gel and slick it down with a wide-toothed comb. In doing so, you allow your waves to show while creating a sharp look for yourself at the same time. Finish up with Curlisto Structura Spray to keep the wet look.
8/31/09
Create Curls Like Actress Lauren Storm
The Curly Cut:
Long lovelinessWho it Works Best for: People with wavy and looser curls.
How to Get the Look: Apply Curlisto Structura Lotion in sections to wet hair. Diffuse the hair one hundred percent. Blow the bangs out a little straighter. Finish with Curlisto Shaping Spray and Curlisto Glow & Shine.
8/17/09
Get Sweet Waves Like Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles
The Curly Cut: Long, angular layers with short bangs.
Who it Works Best for: People with wavy and looser curls.
How to Get the Look: Apply Curlisto Structura Lotion in sections to wet hair. Diffuse the hair one hundred percent. Blow the bangs out a little straighter. Finish with Curlisto Shaping Spray and Curlisto Glow & Shine.
8/3/09
Sexy Waves Like Matthew Mcconaughy
The Curly Cut: Longer layers
Who it works best for: Wavy to medium curls
How to get the look: I love this look on Matthew and think it’s one of his best looks. It is edgy and sexy at the same time. Less is more when it comes to product. Scrunch in a touch of Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse and let the waves air dry.
7/20/09
Get Luscious Corkscrews Like Terri Seymour
The Curly Cut: Long layers
Who it works best for: Wavy to medium curls
How to get the look: This style accentuates Terry’s natural texture. For curlier hair, you can diffuse and then repurpose some curls with a curling iron. For wavy hair, you can use hot rollers and a fat curling iron — 2-inch barrel — to repurpose the curls. Rub some Curlisto Finishing Pomade between your palms and run your fingers through your hair for a tousled, natural look. Finish with a spritz of Curlisto Glow & Shine.
7/6/09
Catch a Wave Like Emma Roberts
The Curly Cut: Long Layers
Who it works best for: All hair types
How to get the look: Emma has loose waves, but she accentuates them with a curling iron. This technique can be used to make straight hair curly or to redefine naturally wavy or curly hair. To create a more natural look, try using curling irons with different-sized barrels to provide a variety of curls. Remember to use Curlisto Shaping Spray after forming each curl and to finish up with Curlisto Glow and Shine.
6/22/09
Get Sexy Curls Like Thandie Newton
The Curly Cut: Face-framing graduated bob
Who it works best for: All curl types
How to get the look: Depending on your curl type, use a hot rollers or a curling iron to make your curls look bigger. After curling, make sure to run your fingers through the hair with pomade, such as Curlisto Finishing Pomade, so you don’t get frizz.
6/8/09
Get a curly bob like songstress Kylie Minogue
The Curly Cut: Short Curly Layered Bob
Who it works best for: People with waves or loose curls
How to get the look: This is an easy style to achieve for anyone with naturally curly hair. To get the look, apply Curlisto Structura Lotion in sections. Then apply Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse. Put some duckbill clips at the crown for volume. Diffuse or air dry. Then spritz on a little Curlisto Structura Spray. It should take no longer than 15 minutes, start to finish.
5/25/09
Get polished waves like Blythe Danner
The Curly Cut: Wavy bob with face-faming layers
Who it works best for: People with waves or loose curls
How to get the look: This is an easy style to achieve with the right cut. Apply Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse on wet hair in sections. Diffuse and defrizz with Curlisto Finishing Pomade. It takes only 15 minutes from start to finish.
5/11/09
Get Luxurious Curls Like Annalynne McCord
The curly cut: Face-framing curls
Who it works best for: Those with loose to medium curls
How to get the look: To get definition and separation, apply a combination of Curlisto Structura Lotion and Curlisto Control II Gel in sections. Diffuse or let it dry naturally. Remember not to run your fingers through the hair until it is almost dry
4/27/09
Get Madonna’s Angelic Look
The curly cut: Face-framing layers
Who it works best for: These curls work well for everyone — from straight and wavy hair to curlier textures. These curls give Madonna a soft, youthful look.
How to get the look:If you have straighter hair like Madonna, get out the hot rollers. Each roller only needs to stay in for five minutes. Spray Curlisto Shaping Spray on each roller as you unwrap it. After removing the rollers, run your fingers through the hair gently. You can get the look in 15-20 minutes.
4/13/09
Get Sexy Waves like Jennifer Lopez
The Curly Cut: Long layers
Who it works best for: People with wavy hair or looser curls
How to get the look: Jennifer really pulls off these spontaneous curls. Spray dry hair with Curlisto Curl Reform. This will help protect your hair from the heat. Use a 1 1/2-inch curling iron and curl the outside perimeter of the hair. A larger iron is faster. Spray each curl with Curlisto Shaping Spray for a bouncy hold. It takes about 20 minutes to get this look.
3/23/09
Get Sexy Curls like Eric Benet
The Curly Cut:Longer and shaped
Who it works best for:Tighter, kinkier curls
How to get the look: It doesn’t take much to get this look. Use a coin-size dab of Curlisto Unruly Paste or Curlisto Control II Gel and apply in sections to add definition to curls.
3/9/09
Get superstar waves like Academy-winning actress Cate Blanchett
Who it works best for:Wavy hair or soft curls
How to get the look: You can achieve this retro Hollywood look two ways. First, you can blow dry your hair and set sections in pin curls for 5-10 minutes before running your fingers through them. The second option is to use Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse on wet hair, scrunch the hair and let it air dry or blow dry with a diffuser. With both options, finish with Curlisto Glow & Shine. This look is easily achieved when you have looser curls.
2/23/09
Get sassy waves like “30 Rock’s” Jane Krakowski”
The Curly Cut:Long, face-framing layers
Who it works best for: All curl types can wear their hair in this wavy, sexy style
How to get the look: For women with wavy to medium tight curls, use Curlisto Repair Styling Cream (for heat protection”> and Curlisto Straight Time Glaze (which temporarily relaxes the curl”> on wet hair. Blow dry straight and make dry pin curls on the entire head, adding Curlisto Shaping Spray on each pin curl. Let the pin curls sit for 5-10 minutes and then remove. Spray Curlisto Glow & Shine and run your fingers throughout your hair, and then you’re finished. This style takes time, but it can last for a few days.
2/9/09
Get ringlets like curl icon Bernadette Peters
The Curly Cut: Face-framing layers, shorter around the face
Who it works best for:Tighter curls
How to get the look: Take time to section hair into five sections. Apply a mixture of Curlisto Control I Gel and Curlisto Structura Lotion to each section and diffuse. To keep frizz at bay, put a dab of Curlisto Finishing Pomade between your palms, rub together and pull hair back as if you’re making a ponyail. This will take care of flyaways and frizz. Finish with Curlisto Glow & Shine.
1/19/09
Get McDreamy curls like actor Patrick Dempsey
The Curly Cut: Longer layers
Who it works best for: Natural waves
How to get the look:Use Curlisto Control Gel II on wet hair and let it air dry. Once dry, you can play with it by using Curlisto Matte Stay to create a messier, sexy look.
1/5/09
Get Curlicious Kinks Like America’s Top Model Bre
The Curly Cut: Bre has long, shaped layers
Who it works best for: Tight coily curls and kinks
How to get the look: This style is easy to achieve if you have a full head of hair and spiral curl texture. If you want to get big hair, first prepare it with Curlisto Repair Styling Cream so it will look healthier and stronger. Then section it and apply Curlisto Structura Lotion to the sections, leaving the curls looking defined and thick. To finish this look, pin the curls on the crown of the head back so that the top layer is slicked back and the rest of the hair expands out. This will achieve the sexy, full look.
12/19/08
Get Model Waves Like Rachel Hunter
The Curly Cut: Long layers
Who it works best for: Naturally waves or loose curls
How to get the look: With this tousled wavy look, the fewer products you use on your hair, the better. Part your hair into three big sections, making sure to part your hair in the middle, off center where you want it to fall when it’s dry. Add Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse. Scrunch and then diffuse your hair until it’s 100 percent dry. Scrunch in some Curlisto Finishing Pomade to finish the look.
12/8/08
Keep your curls in perfect harmony like chanteuse Corinne Bailey Rae.
The Curly Cut: A short curly bob with side-swept bangs
Who it works best for: Tight curls and kinks
How to get the look: To style, section your hair and add a mixture of Curlisto Structura Lotion and Curlisto Control I Gel to each of the sections, twisting the sections. Diffuse until 100 percent dry in order to get the full body out of this style. Finish with Curlisto Structura Spray and Curlisto Glow & Shine. This hairdo only look better as the day progresses.
11/24/08
Get wild kinks like Little Jackie’s Imani
The Curly Cut: Imani has the wild kinks that completely fits her persona.
Who it works best for: Tight curls and kinks
How to get the look: This style is easy to achieve if you have a full head of hair and spiral curl texture. I recommend applying Curlisto Repair Styling Cream in small sections. Then put Curlisto Structura Lotion on top of it. Since bigger is better, don’t be afraid to manipulate your hair to get more fullness. Put a little more Curlisto Structura Lotion on pieces you want more defined.
11/10/08
Gorgeous Waves Like Actress Miranda July
The Curly Cut: Layered waves
Who it works best for: Wavy to loose curls
How to get the look: To define your waves, spritz on some Curlisto Protein Boost and then apply Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse in sections. Diffuse or air dry
10/27/08
Create Curls Like Director Sanaa Hamri’s
The Curly Cut: Long layers
Who it works best for:People with a natural spiral texture
How to get the look: In order to keep the curls in place, use a combination of Curlisto Control II Gel and Curlisto Structura Lotion. Apply in sections, being careful to coat every section. Some find it easier to use a fine-toothed comb when applying product. Diffuse for more definition. Finish with Curlisto Glow & Shine for added luster.
10/13/08
Get Divine Waves Like Evangeline Lilly
The Curly Cut: Long face-framing layers
Who it works best for:People with wavy to loose curls
How to get the look:Spritz on Curlisto Protein Boost as a leave-in conditioner, and then apply Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse in sections. Diffuse or air dry. When hair is almost dry, bend over and diffuse upside down for a little more volume. To get more height at the crown, use duckbill clips. Spray on a little Curlisto Structura Spray.
9/30/08
Rock Your Curls Like Solange Knowles
The Curly Cut: Long layers
Who it works best for: Wavy to medium curls
How to get the look: Apply a combination of Curlisto Structura Lotion and Curlisto Control II to the hair to elongate the curls so they cascade around the face. Diffuse. Spritz on a little Curlisto Glow & Shine for added sheen.
9/15/08
Hit a High Note with Curls Like Leona Lewis
The Curly Cut: Face-framing layers with bangs
Who it works best for:loose to medium curls
How to get the look:In order to achieve this hairstyle, mix Curlisto Structura Lotion and Control II Gel. Diffuse. When hair is styled and dry, put a pea-size dab of Curlisto Unruly Paste between your palms, rub together and run through your hair to reduce frizz.
9/1/08
The Curly Cut: Long, face-framing layers
Who it works best for: Waves or loose curls
How to get the look: In this case, less is more. Apply a little Curlisto Structura Lotion, and air dry. For more volume at the crown, put in a few duckbill clips.
8/18/08
Get Curls like Tamara Tunie
The Curly Cut: Short face-framing layers that will stay in place the entire night when styled properly
Who it works best for:Medium to tight curls
How to get the look:Mix a Curlisto Structura Lotion with Curlisto Control I Gel and apply in sections. Diffuse or air dry. Finish with Curlisto Structura Spray. Spritz on Curlisto Glow & Shine for added sparkle.
8/4/08
Get Curls like Anderson Varejao
The Curly Cut: Face-framing layers
Who it works best for: Tight, spiral curls
How to get the look:You don’t need to do much with this type of curl because it stays in place. Use a little Curlisto Protein Boost on your gym days for extra conditioning. Or you can spice it up with Curlisto Unruly Paste if you want to wear your hair out for an evening with friends.
7/21/08
Get Curls like Mya
The Curly Cut: Long layers
Who it works best for: Mya has long, soft to medium curl texture
How to get the look: You can style this type of curl by using some Curlisto Protein Boost as a leave-in conditioner to minimize frizz. Then apply Curlisto Bio-Gel Mouse. To add a more dramatic look to your hairstyle, add some clip-on extensions, and I guarantee you will turn heads.
7/7/08
Get Idol-worthy curls like Kristy Lee Cook
The Curly Cut: This haircut should have diagonal angles around the face, with long layers
Who it works best for:Long, loose curls
How to get the look: Section and apply Curlisto Structura Lotion and Bio-Gel Mousse to wet hair and diffuse. Remember to use duckbill clips to secure volume at the root area when you have long hair!
6/20/08
Get rockin’ ringlets like the curliest Jonas Brother
The Curly Cut: Nick has fat, beautiful medium curls cut longer and layered to frame his face in a look reminiscent of the ’70s
Who it works best for:Men with everything from loose to tight curls can wear this look
How to get the look: Section the hair from the bottom to the top and apply a quarter size of Curlisto Structura Lotion to wet hair. Then air dry or diffuse. You don’t need any finishing products because a little bit of frizz actually creates a more natural look.
6/10/08
Get Macy Gray’s amazing kinks
The Curly Cut: Funky twists
Who it works best for: Fine, tight, super kinky hair
How to get the look:To get her funky look, twist wet hair in big sections with Curlisto Unruly Paste. Dry naturally or diffuse.
5/27/08
Get luscious waves like Taylor Swift
The Curly Cut: Long, face-framing angles
Who it works best for: Wavy to medium curls
How to get the look: To style, prep the hair with Curlisto Repair Styling Creme. Then mix Curlisto Structura Lotion and Curlisto Control I gel and finger comb through the hair. Diffuse until dry and then blow out small pieces with a medium-size bristle brush. Finish with some Curlisto Matte Stay for that messy, bed-head look.
5/14/09
Sendhil Ramamurthy
Get Sendhil’s Ramamurthy’s loose luscious waves.
The Curly Cut: Medium length, without clean lines
Who it works best for: Wavy to medium curls
How to get the look: This cut is polished enough for the office, yet fun and fresh. When hair is wet, finger comb some Curlisto Control I and then mix with Curlisto Finishing Pomade for shine.
5/1/08
Get beautiful curls like Kerry Washington
The Curly Cut:A long bob, with long layers. It should be texturized to prevent the “pyramid” effect
Who it works best for: medium to tight curls
How to get the look: Finger comb Curlisto Structura Lotion and Curlisto Control II on wet hair. As it dries, the curls will bounce up into this soft style. After hair is dry, smooth on Curlisto Unruly Paste to tame flyaways.
Adrian Grenier
Get sexy curls like Adrian Grenier, star of “Entourage”
The Curly Cut: Long, shaggy cut
Who it works best for: Loose curls
How to get the look: Use your fingers to comb through Curlisto Control I gel and let it dry naturally for this soft, touchable look.
Madison Pettis
Get corkscrew curls like Madison Pettis, star of “Cory in the House”
The Curly Cut: Long layers
Who it works best for: Long medium to tight curls
How to get the look: The best way to style kids’ hair is to use Curlisto Structura Lotion only. The lotion is applied in sections, and the hair should be air dried in order to create the natural glow you see with Madison’s hair. For this type of hair, less is more. The simplicity makes it appear natural. A colorful headband is the finishing touch.
3/24/08
Get ringlets Like Julianna Margulies
The Curly Cut: Your cut should have some face-framing layers, left long on the sides and back.
Who it works best for: Medium to tight curls.
How to get the look: This is an example of beautiful tight curls styled beautifully. Combine Curlisto Structura Lotion and Curlisto Control II, finger comb onto wet hair and then diffuse. If your curls are looser than Julianna’s, you can use a small curling iron to add definition. To finish, apply Curlisto Unruly Paste and Curlisto Structura Spray for hold and shine.
3/12/08
Rock your curls like Kina Grannis/h2>
The curly cut: Long, curly layers
Who it works best for: Kina has beautiful, fine curls that you can easily achieve if you have similar texture. If your hair is tighter, you may want to consider a chemical services that softens the curl, like Curlisto Bio-Softening.
How to get the look: You will need to use Curlisto Protein Boost as a leave-in conditioner. Curlisto Structura Lotion should be applied in big sections. Use your fingers or a finger comb to part the hair on the side. The best way to get the flatness of this style is to let the hair air dry. When dry, spray on a little Curlisto Glow and Shine to finish the look.
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2/26/08
Style your waves like actress Vanessa Hudgens’
Who it works best for: This look can be easily achieved if you have loose curls or waves.
How to get the look: Finger comb onto wet hair Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse in sections. Then dry with a diffuser. If you want added length or volume, clip in some pre-styled extensions to add length when the hair is dry.
2/11/08
Rock your long lovely curls into a look like Joss Stone’s
The curly cut: To get this look, you need a cut with very long layers
Who it works best for: Any type of curl — wavy to tight.
How to get the look: Combine Curlisto Structura Lotion and Control II gel and apply to wet hair, section by section. To optimize the style, dry with a diffuser. Then flip your head upside down to create more volume. Create spirals in the front with a small curling iron. Use a bit of Curlisto Unruly Paste and some Curlisto Structura Spray as your finishing tools. This will calm any last-minute flyaways and to keep the curls in place.
1/28/08
Melina Kanakaredes
Get Melina Kanakaredes’ beautiful curly look
The curly cut: Melina has fabulous curls that are cut to shoulder length, with framing angles. This cut helps broaden her smaller face.
Who it works best for: Any type of curl — wavy to tight.
How to get the look: Apply Curlisto Structura Lotion and Curlisto Control I to style, combing it through wet hair section by section. Apply duckbill clips at the crown for volume. Dry with a diffuser. Then take a dab of Curlisto Finishing Pomade, rub it between your palms and pull your hair back and twist it. That will help set the curls. Finish with Curlisto Structura Spray to complete the look.
1/17/08
Q: I have a precious 5-year-old daughter. She is biracial (black/white”> and she has very soft curly hair. I need help with which products I should be using in her hair.
Mom needs help with selecting products for her 5-year-old daughter.
It’s hard to make a product recommendation without understanding what the problem is and what you feel you need help with. I suspect that her hair is on the dry side and that she would benefit greatly from moisturizing. She would certainly benefit from a thick and creamy conditioner (So Cozy Sweet Strawberry Conditioner“>, as well as a spray leave- in conditioner. Try So Cozy Fruity Delight Leave-In Conditoner & Detangler. This will keep her hair detangled as well as deliver the hydration her hair needs. Her hair is gorgeous!!
Q:My daughter is almost 8 with 3c hair. I have been trying to get rid of the frizz, I have been frustrated for some time. She is a a stage where she wants to comb her hair and play with it several times a day. I feel that if I keep telling her to stop playing with her hair that she is going to start to hate it. I just do not know what to do.
Cozy: Typically I receive questions about what to do with their kids who won’t comb their hair, so this is a welcome change! It’s wonderful that your daughter has taken such an interest in her grooming, but like anything else, all things are best in moderation! I suspect that this is just a phase, and the intensity of it will pass when she moves on to the next phase.
As for the frizz, combing and brushing curly hair will make it frizzy because it ruffles the cuticles, which is what makes it look fuzzy. Perhaps you can teach her how to work with her hair in a way that will look better and not make it frizzy. Also, if she is experimenting with styles like braids and ponies, that can help make it look better and keep frizz at bay.
Q: My youngest daughter has curly hair — little ringlets. It is starting to get a little frizzy around the top of her head. I need to know what products to get for her hair and how to use them. Please tell me more about how to care for her hair. I’m very new to curls. I have hair that is only curly underneath and have never been able to do anything with it. So I wear a ponytail every day! Thanks for helping a newbie!
Cozy: I’d recommend a light styling cream for her fine hair. You don’t want to use anything heavy or thick because that will weigh her fine hair down and will end up taking away the gorgeous curls. Try So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream after bathing. Just “scrunch” in a quarter size amount, distributing evenly around the hair. You can also use on dry hair in between baths as a touch up. Use a little less on dry hair.
Q: I have an 11-year-old daughter with hair that has been giving me a headache for the past five years. It’s super thick and looks like she stuck her finger in a light socket! When she gets out of the shower, she has very pretty ringlets. But once it dries, it pops up into a frizz nest. I am clueless about what to put in her hair and how to style it. She just puts it in a ponytail. The ends are really dry and I have tried everything I can think of. I have straight hair so I don’t know what to do to help her.
Cozy: The goal is to lock in those gorgeous ringlets that you see after she showers. Try an alcohol-free gel like So Cozy Groovy Grape Styling Gel. This will help to keep the cuticle smooth, which is what prevents frizz. You can experiment with how much to use, starting with a quarter-size “scrunched” in evenly throughout her hair. My secret tip for dried-out ends is to use a thick and creamy conditioner (try So Cozy Sweet Strawberry Conditioner“> and not completely rinse out of the ends of the hair. This will help to lock in extra moisture that is needed to hydrate the dried-out hair.
Q: I have straight hair, but my kids have very curly hair, courtesy of their dad. A “friend” of mine told me that every picture she sees of my children, they look wild! I do admit I don’t brush their hair a lot, as its always such a battle, gets very tuggy and I feel awful doing it. So normally it’s only been shampooed and conditioned. Their dad is no use because he doesn’t do anything to his! It’s always frizzy, too. How do I tame the curls? Should I brush daily? What products could I use?
Cozy: This brings back memories! My hair was the same crazy hair you are describing. Good news—there is a way to deal with this that won’t be a battle and will solve your problems!
Don’t try to comb or brush their hair when it’s dry. Instead, get a wide-toothed detangling comb and keep it in the tub. Get So Cozy Lucky Lime Pre-Detangler, which was created to be used in the tub after shampooing. You can use this instead of your regular conditioner or in addition to it (extra moisturizer is always great for curly kids”>. Apply a generous amount and comb through hair and tangles. After bathing, “scrunch” in a light styling cream to avoid frizz. Let hair dry naturally (or if you need to blow dry hair, always use a diffuser”>.
Q: I’m Irish with straight, very thin, naturally red hair—but my daughter seems to have inherited my grandfather’s semi-curly hair! So, blondish curls on top (wispy—kind of poodle like”>, easy-to-see-layers that I think will be wavy on the sides. I’m kinda
at a loss as to how to care for it. My questions are:
- Shampoo suggestions? Mommy blogs have recommended The Original Little Sprout – Moisturizing Baby Shampoo. I have to wash it every night because she’s a messy eater.
- What kind of hair brush? (And where to buy”>
- Is brushing curly different than brushing straight hair? I feel like I’m flattening her curls, which I don’t want to do… I just want to remove any tangles.
Cozy: You are right, brushing her curls isn’t the way to go. Instead, use a wide-toothed comb in the tub when you condition. This will remove the tangles and neaten things up. If you let her hair dry naturally, her natural curl will develop. The wavy hair on the sides will likely start to shape up a little. As for shampoo, I recommend So Cozy Very Berry Tear Free Shampoo; it was formulated specifically for children with 11 herbal extracts, including comfrey (soothes and protects”> and horsetail (critical to hair growth”>. Plus, it smells so good that kids love to use it!
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Q: I know it’s probably way too early to tell and her hair texture will probably change, but I can’t tell the difference between curls and cowlicks. I have 2 boys — one with thick, coarse, straight hair, and the other with fine hair that would probably be wavy if it were longer. My baby girl is 8 months old now with fine hair that is a lot thinner than either of the boys. She has a few areas in the front on the right side and on the back left that seem to stick up more than they did when they were shorter. How do I tell whether she’s going to have beautiful curls, or whether she’s going to be fighting cowlicks her whole life?
Cozy: A cowlick is hair that grows in a circular direction, so you can tell a cowlick by looking at the roots to see which direction the hair is growing. The most typical problem with cowlicks is that the hair sticks up. To prevent this, don’t cut the cowlick short, that’s what makes it stick up. Instead, when cutting hair, leave the cowlick longer than the rest of the hair. Also, don’t fight with the cowlick. Comb it in the direction it is growing.
Q: We have been waiting for my daughter to finally get some hair, but now that it is here, I am finding it to be crazy frizzy and hard to manage. The products I have tried are not really working anymore. I know this is just going to get harder to manage as her hair keeps growing unless I start with the product modification now. Her hair is very fine and very frizzy — possibly a 3A. I’d love some product recommendations.
Cozy: Finding the right products will be a trial and error process for your daughter, just like it is for you! I definitely recommend using products formulated specifically for children so that they will address your daughter’s needs. For fine hair, you don’t want to weigh it down with heavy products. So Cozy has 2 different products that should help prevent frizz and manage hair. Try Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream. You can use it on wet or dry hair. Just scrunch it into her hair anytime you need to remove frizz or help to redefine the curls. You can also try Groovy Grape Alcohol Free Styling Gel. Use a little or a lot, depending on the amount of hold she requires.
Q: I need help/advice for my daughter’s hair. She is a 3c/4a and 9 years old. Her hair is very long — at least mid-back. She is not able to do her own hair yet. At what age should daughters be able to wash/condition/comb/style their own hair? She has a few more years until she will be totally independent, but in the meantime she should be learning good grooming habits and taking part in her own grooming.
Cozy: I recommend practicing in the evenings or weekends when you have spare time. Never try to teach her when you are rushing to get her to school or in a hurry. Having time to experiment and make mistakes will take the stress out of the grooming process.
Q: My daughter has come home with lice. This is our first experience, so we are learning as we go. She also has relatively curly hair and it tangles easily. The over-the-counter products are basically all poison/chemicals. We did one round and have almost destroyed her scalp, and her hair is extremely dry. AND we have do another session in 10 days. Is there a safer alternative?
Cozy: If you go online and search for lice remedies, you will notice that there are many different schools of thought on how to deal with lice, and this really has to do with your own personal philosophy regarding treatments. I recommend you look at all the alternatives on line and then discuss with your pediatrician.
Q: I have recently came to realize how naturally curly hair is beautiful. and how I was taught for so many years that natural hair is bad. My sister in law is the same way, and always wants to straighten my niece’s hair. I am trying to convince her to love it and stop combing. What suggestions can I give her so she can work with her daughter’s hair rather than fighting it. I feel like my niece could learn to embrace her natural texture if her mom was more positive about it.
Cozy: I wish someone would have taught me this lesson when I was a child. It would have saved me thousands of hours with a blow dryer trying to tame my curly hair and frizz! Perhaps you can style your niece’s hair and show your sister how beautiful her natural curls are! Make sure you never brush curly hair, and only comb it out in the tub. After bathing, scrunch hair with Styling Cream or Gel to enhance curls and keep frizz free. Let hair dry naturally or blow dry with diffuser. When hair is dry, re-scrunch with head upside down to add body and volume. You can also do this with a little styling cream to smooth hair. Good luck!
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Whenever Elvis Presley’s name is mentioned, I send my mind back to the image of him during the famous dance sequence in the 1957 film “Jailhouse Rock.” That was a time when he was at his best and looked it.
Back then Elvis was sexy and slim. He wielded power in his pelvis and the curl of his upper lip. The alleged King of Rock ‘n’ Roll sealed his appeal with shiny black hair styled in a modified pompadour with a spit curl in front.
The image of Elvis that I refuse to let my mind dwell on is how he looked just before he died. I don’t want to remember him struggling through his performances bloated, overweight and dressed in jumpsuits that were hideously ornate. I particularly don’t want to remember the sight of him with those awful mutton chop sideburns and sporting a towering pompadour that seemed to reach as high as the headwraps once worn by Erykah Badu.
Now that Michael Jackson has died, my mind will have to make similar detours to images more pleasant and befitting of another legendary performer who would be King.
Linda hopes to remember Michael Jackson the way he used to be.
To get to the more pleasant images of the Michael Jackson that I knew and adored, my mind will have to reach way back. It will have to reach back to the time when the so-called King of Pop was beautiful and brown, relatively happy and indisputably nappy.
The image of Michael that I choose to remember performed without props or pyrotechnics.
Back in 1969, as lead singer of The Jackson Five, it was Michael’s pure voice and the harmonious backup of his brothers that charmed millions of viewers during their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. His soul-stirring rendition of “Who’s Loving You” was magnificent.
I choose to remember the Michael whose young voice had an old soul, but was sweet and innocent enough to garner a Golden Globe Award for crooning a love song to a rat.
The image of Michael that I want to remember does not have skin that looked bleached by Nadinola, a nose that was neutralized, and a face that looked like it was repeatedly bounced “Off the Wall.”
The Michael that I choose to remember did not have activated hair. He did not have hair so laden with flammable products that it once caught fire during filming of a Pepsi TV commercial.
Elvis’ spit curl was natural, Michael’s “S curl” wasn’t.
My memories of Michael Jackson will be selective. Whenever I think of him I will direct my mind to see the image of a man-child who was bright-eyed and extremely talented. I will see a Michael who had a face that was untainted, unviolated and protectively framed by a natural halo called an Afro.
Michael, I want you back.
I want you before you became confused and consumed by demons. The Michael I want back is the Michael who was black.
That is the Michael that I see resting in peace.
Q: My daughter has come home with lice. This is our first experience, so we are learning as we go. She also has relatively curly hair and it tangles easily. The over-the-counter products are basically all poison/chemicals. We did one round and have almost destroyed her scalp and her hair is extremely dry. And we have do another session in 10 days. Are there any alternatives that are safe and effective?
Cozy: There are many different philosophies about how to deal with lice. Some people do not believe in using pesticides and some do. Some believe in smothering the lice, and some don’t. It really is a personal choice. Your best bet is to consult your pediatrician to see what the options are. When you do finally rid your child of lice, use a lot of heavy-duty moisturizing to rehydrate the dried-out hair. I would recommend not completely rinsing the conditioner out of your daughter hair when she bathes and use BOO! Leave-In Conditioner daily to prevent lice from coming back. It is all natural, paraben free and safe to use daily.
Q: I’ve got a question about morning frizz. My 10-year-old daughter has fine 3a hair. She wears her hair braided for bed, but the hairs around her face escape and she wakes with a halo of frizz. Currently, she dampens it down and brushes it into submission for her school plaits. I’ve read that brushing isn’t good, so what do you do with children’s morning frizz?
Cozy: You are right — brushing hair isn’t good for curly hair, and will only create frizz by ruffling the cuticle. Instead, spray in So Cozy Fruity Delight Detangler and “scrunch” hair to reactivate her natural curl and remove frizz.
Q: My 2-year-old old daughter has very curly hair. I used to mostly put it in pig tails but lately she has lost patience with that idea! I have just been combing it out with a wide-toothed comb while I have conditioner all over it and then again once I rinse it out. I pat it a little to dry (just so it isn’t dripping”> and then put product on it. Then I put on one of her head bands and usually a bow. This photo was taken recently (I must not have washed it that morning; it is less frizzy on wash days”>. I have been thinking lately that maybe I should get her hair cut so that it has more of a style. Any suggestions? She has never even had a trim. When her hair is wet it is just past her shoulders.
Cozy: I think her hair is adorable! If you do want to cut it, make sure you go to someone who really understands curly hair, regardless of whether you are going for a trim or a real change. If it’s cut properly, it will grow into a nice shape and style.
Q: I’m a curly teen who recently discovered how to take care of my hair and who just got my first curly haircut! It was a fantastic moment and I’m definitely happy for finding a salon that understands my hair type. The bad news is that my cut cost $60. I’ve never had a cut over $30, and since I’m only 15, my parents are obviously supporting me in my financial needs (haha, nice way of putting it, I think!”>. My dad doesn’t at all understand the importance of taking care of my hair. When he found out about this Web site he thought I was being narcissistic! How can I explain to him that taking care of my hair is something important, and not some self-indulgent thing? And when I need to get my haircuts, how can I convince him to let me go to a salon that understands curly hair, even if it’s a little more expensive?
Cozy: I wish that I would have understood my curly hair when I was a teenager! It would have saved me many hours chained to my blow dryer trying to straighten out my frizzy hair! It’s wonderful to hear that you have embraced your curls! I have a few ideas to help you solve your problems. First, perhaps you can offer to split the cost of the expensive with your parents, using babysitting or allowance money. Maybe your father will respect your choice once he sees how important it is to you that you are willing to spend your own money. Another option is to find another stylist in a less expensive salon. Plenty of stylists know how to cut curly hair. You may find a recommendation by asking a person with great curly hair where they get their haircut! Lastly, perhaps you can go to your curl stylist less often, and fill in at a less expensive salon in between visits.
Q: My daughter is almost 10, and I have noticed in the past year or so that her hair seems go be changing. I would say she has about 2c hair all over, but lately in the root area, it is more like a 3c. Her hair is very kinky, curly and frizzy at the roots and I’m not sure how to deal with it. I am happy with the way she’s looking, but the frizz in the roots is driving both of us crazy. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cozy: It is quite common for a person’s hair texture to change over the years. You may be right that her is actually changing now. Frizzy hair is caused by the cuticle being unsettled. To prevent this from happening, use a styling aid that will settle the cuticle, such as So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream. It’s perfect for this particular situation because it is light enough that it won’t weigh the hair down too much or make the roots look greasy. A small amount evenly distributed through her hair should do the trick!
Q: My 4.5 yr olds are really curly and have very different curl types. One is a 3a, the other a 3c like her mommy but with much more fragile hair. I can’t seem to find specific recommendations for kids curls by type. I can say that the 3a doesn’t do well with gel, and the 3c needs a little more hold but gel makes her hair a bit stiff. I don’t mind getting different products for them. Any suggestions?
Cozy: It will always be trial and error when dealing with styling products! You may even find that a styling gel from one company may work fine for your daughter’s hair, but from another it’s not right. You should look for a gel that is alcohol-free so it won’t dry out the hair, Try So Cozy Groovy Grape Styling Gel. It’s a light formulation so it won’t make hair look stiff or wet and you can use more or less to suit your style. For finer hair, So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream is great because it won’t weigh down the hair but will help defrizz and control. You can use on wet or dry hair. You may also find that different products will work differently depending on the time of year and the weather.
Q: I have an 8-year-old daughter with beautiful (3b”> curly hair. I recently met a woman who told me about NaturallyCurly.com, and WOW!, I’m so excited. What I’d like to know, and can’t seems to find on the site, is a good regimen for her hair. I’m never really sure how often to shampoo her hair, and or if we should go the no-poo route. Do you think that you could give me advice for proper curly hair treatment?
Cozy: You have definitely come to the right place! You are very smart to start a proper regiment now while she is young. Different people have different philosophies about what type of formulation to use. I recommend using something as gentle as possible, with vitamins and minerals and I suggest staying away from parabens (synthetic preservatives that may be quite harmful”>, like So Cozy products. As for the curly hair regimen, if she has beautiful curly hair already, it sounds like whatever you are doing, you should keep doing! A few tips: never brush curly hair, it causes frizz by ruffling the cuticle, comb out tangles with wide tooth comb while bathing with conditioner in hair, lastly, spray in a leave in conditioner in the morning and “scrunch” hair to reactivate curls. We love So Cozy Fruity Delight.
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I have a friend who has the looks, the locks and the lungs of the folk-rock singer Tracy Chapman. My friend so strongly resembles Tracy that she has a hard time convincing people that she isn’t. She decided to write a musical disclaimer and sang it at many of her gigs. She named the tune, “I’m Not Tracy.”
Since I am also often mistaken for someone I am not, I have also decided to issue a similar disclaimer. But since I can’t sing a lick, my statement will be delivered acapella.
It will say: “I’m not Whoopi.”
Whoopi Goldberg
I have worn my hair in locks for more than a decade and in that time I have attracted critical and complimentary reactions. Thanks to Whoopi Goldberg, the straight-talking co-host of The View, my locks have also attracted attention that usually reserved for celebrities.
I get the double takes and the stares. Fingers point in my direction and I overhear excited whispers from people who think they recognize who I am. I’ve grown accustomed to hearing Whoopi’s name shouted at me by passersby. Some do it in jest. Others really believe they have witnessed a celebrity sighting.
I feel like a snob when I ignore their friendly overtures and feel like an imposter when I respond. No one has approached me for an autograph yet but if these incidents of mistaken identity continue to occur, I fear that it won’t be long.
I suppose there are a few commonalities between Whoopi and me that might lend support to the resemblance argument. Unfortunately it has nothing to do with me having similar talent, money and fame.
My similarities to Whoopi has more to do with appearance and style.
We both have relatively round faces and deep mahogany skin. We both wear eyeglasses and have a habit of peering over the rims more than we peer through the lens. And when it comes to fashion preferences, our mutual style of dress could best be described as casual — bordering on casualty —chic.
But the hands-down reason people are quick to cast me as a Whoopi lookalike is the fact that like her, I wear my hair in locks.
Locks have been Whoopi’s signature hairstyle during her more than 30 years as an entertainer. She rocked them in her early days as a standup comedienne, and through her Oscar-winning acting career. She kept them intact during her stint as a regular on Hollywood Squares and is still representing while holding court on The View.
So make no mistake. Whoopi and her locks are the real celebrities.
But for the record, my locks and I stand ready and able to serve as stand-ins if we’re ever needed and if the price is right.
It’s time for my occasional “Whatever Nappened to . . .” column, where I provide updates on people who made headlines for daring to deal with nappiness and things related.
My last update was about Ruth Sherman McCloskey, the white school teacher in Brooklyn who got African-American parents all worked up back in 1998 when she read the children’s book Nappy Hair to her class of predominately African-American and Latino third graders. McCloskey’s intent was to teach her students about diversity, but the parents, most of who had never even read the book, accused her of racism. Their threats drove her away from the school. While McCloskey is still teaching, she is no longer teaching from that book.
To satisfy the curiosity of readers who want to know the whereabouts of the person who wrote that critically-acclaimed and highly controversial picture book, I am devoting this “Whatever Nappened to . . .” column to the author, Carolivia Herron.
Carolivia Herron
I am pleased to report that Herron is alive and well and living in D.C.
“I still love my nappy hair and I love my book,” she tells me in no uncertain terms.
Herron, an educator who specializes in African-American studies, comparative literature and epic storytelling, recently completed writing the libretto for the opera “Let Freedom Sing: The Story of Marian Anderson,” which opened in D.C. in March.
She is still teaching and writing and is also busy developing a neighborhood EpicCenter, which will have programs that will teach youth the art of epic storytelling and will also include nappy hair-themed cultural enrichment workshops.
Last year, Herron formed a “Nappy Advisory Board,” of educators, writers and other kinky kindred spirits who share the same “twisted” purpose of dispelling negative stereotypes in creative and sometimes unconventional ways.
Guess who was among those tapped to serve on her esteemed board? Yours truly, yes, indeed. My nappy-minded colleagues on the board are McCloskey (the Brooklyn schoolteacher”>; Neal Lester, professor of English at Arizona State University who has written and lectured extensively on black hair issues; Andrea Wilder, a literacy professional affiliated with the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and D.C- area educators Georgia Herron, Louise Kelley and Jessica Weissman, who specialize in digital education.
Herron took her dream to another level in March when she purchased property where she plans to house EpicCenter. It will be located in the residential community of Kenilworth in northeast D.C.
“It’s going to happen eventually,” she says.
What many readers of Nappy Hair don’t know is that although Herron’s book was packaged for children, it was actually written when she was teaching at Harvard to show her graduate students how African-Americans use call and response to create narrative and poetic stories.
“This cultural form of art is not only an expression of great joy, but it’s also a way of giving back talk to misconceptions,” she told me by way of explaining what motivated her to write her book in call-and-response style.
When asked why she chose the subject of nappy hair, she said, “Nappy hair talks back. It won’t accept the status quo and it won’t press itself out in order to fit in.”
It’s good to hear that Herron is still keeping it kinky!
Q: My daughter is 4, and I’m guessing her hair type is 2a (I’m new to all this”>. My hair is straight so I have no clue what to do with her hair. It’s very fine, tangles easily and is prone to frizz. I’ve tried mousses and leave-ins, but they weigh her hair down. She also doesn’t like much done to her hair. I need help!
Cozy: For fine hair, you need to be very careful to use a light product that won’t weigh down your daughter’s hair. But at the same time, it will help to control and prevent frizz. If you have some control, that will also help prevent tangles. Try So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream. It’s lightweight, but still gets the job done! Some added benefits: it smells great and will make hair shiny!
Q: My 4-year-old is a 4b and she has soft hair, but it shrinks about 75 percent. I always wrap her hair in ponytails, but she seems to be hating this since she is now going to school. When I left her hair loose one day with a band, she said almost all the children in her class (99 percent white”> were touching her hair (she started a few weeks ago”>. I have since noticed that this has left my little girl a bit frustrated and she has constantly said she wants long hair. She told me one day when I was doing her hair that another child in nursery had called her a gorilla. What can I do to help my little daughter?
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Cozy: Children can be so mean, especially when someone is different from themselves or from what they are used to. It’s important that you instill a sense of pride in your daughter that will help build her self-esteem. These are life-long lessons that she will be dealing with her whole life, and it’s never too early to start. Helping your daughter manage her hair is a great step in the right direction! Take your daughter to a professional who can give her a great, proper haircut. Help her to embrace her beautiful hair so that she will feel good about herself.
Q: My daughter is biracial and had the longest ringlets I had ever seen. But they got too long (down to her diaper at 2″>, so I took her to someone who said they cut mixed hair. I explained to her I didn’t want to loose her ringlets. To make a long story short, she cut her ringlets into a 80s shag. Basically she cut up the ringlets and made them waves (many tears inserted here”>. I thought I could get them back by letting them grow out and cutting the curls in the proper S, getting them blunt again. But they are more like long wiggles then ringlets. Recently my daughter took scissors to her own hair (more tears”>, but I noticed that where she cut it close to the scalp, it is coming back in with ringlets. Could it be that her hair is too heavy to start the ringlet again, and I need to cut it all short?
Cozy: It’s possible that this new cut is weighing her hair down in certain places, which is preventing the ringlets. Perhaps you should go to a different stylist for a consultation. The good news is that hair grows back, so you don’t have to worry. Perhaps with a few long layers added, she will get her ringlets back!
Q: I have a 4-month old daughter with a head full of 3b/3c hair. I wash her hair once a week with baby shampoo, and use light grease on it. However, her hair seems to swallow it (the grease”> whole. It leaves it very dry, hard to the touch and frizzy to the eye. I’ve been searching the Internet for some suggestions on what to use for her. And, because she is so young, I don’t want to use a lot of chemicals. Can you give any suggestions on what I can use to naturally inhance her curls and keep her hair growing healthy?
Cozy: You are smart to look for products that are formulated specifically for your young daughter. I recommend that you condition your daughter’s hair as often as possible. Try So Cozy Sweet Strawberry Conditioner. It’s gentle enough for your baby, yet light enough that it won’t weigh down her hair. For added hydration, use So Cozy Fruity Delight Leave-In Conditioner. You can spray in wet or dry hair anytime you want to defrizz or soften hair.
Q: My daughter is 18 months old and biracial. She has beautiful curly hair, but I have NO experience with hair like hers. I would like to find a kid-friendly product that will help keep it moisturized and relatively tangle free. She complains bitterly whenever I try to comb it, even when I am very careful about not tugging. I am struggling with my mindset about how to care for hair because I realize that her hair and my hair need different attention. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Cozy: Tangles are the No.1 problem we hear about in my salons, so much so that we actually created a product just to deal with them! Try using So Cozy Lucky Lime Pre-Detangler. Apply to tangles in the tub and use a wide-tooth comb to get through knots. Make sure that when you comb her hair, work in 1-inch sections, starting from the bottom working your way up one inch at a time.
Julia Rizzo
“Controls Frizz”, “Fights Flyaways”, “Battles Breakage”.
Sometimes the descriptions on the back of hair products sound like they’re trying to prepare us for war. While many of these products help us keep our hair looking and feeling healthy, the words we use to describe them make it sound like we’re entering into some sort of epic battle. When thinking about managing our hair, it’s easy to get sucked into this attitude of “girl versus her appearance,” where we primp and prep and try to eradicate our flaws with the latest and greatest beauty products.
While I was home over break, a family friend told me how, in her 30s, she stopped processing her hair. Cutting it short, she let it grow out naturally. Her story reminded me why I love to rock my curls. One thing that brings us all to this site is that we think our curly hair is pretty awesome, and we want to give it the best care we can.
However, there is an ever-present pressure to fit the current mold of what is attractive. When I was in middle school in 2001 and 2002, the trend was to have absolutely straight hair. During seventh and eighth grade, just as I was beginning to develop my own sense of style, the girls around me who were “trendsetters” all had pin-straight hair.
This experience makes me appreciate the incredible diversity of style and appearance that’s present on my college campus. I live in Risley, the creative and performing arts dorm, and several of the people I live with have brightly colored hair. In contrast to the long fuchsia hair of my hallmate, my curls look sedate on even the craziest hair days. After several years of high school — where conformity was the norm — I’ve gained confidence from living in a place where acceptance has replaced conformity.
When we seek to conform to some artificial standard, it’s easy to view our appearance as laden with imperfections that must be fixed. Perfection is impossible, and its pursuit can be exhausting. I’m not advocating abandoning any hair products with conflict-laden copy on the back; many of them lead to stronger, healthier hair. And that is a far more fulfilling goal than perfection.
Stay Curly,
Julia
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Q: My 3-year-old daughter’s hair has really started growing out and curling up more and more. I’m not sure what products are good on kids. It seems like we are stuck in ponytail mode. Her curls tend to get really dry toward the middle/end of the day. We both suffer from massive bed head in the morning even with the satin pillow case. It just sticks to our heads. Any ideas?
Cozy: I often recommend sleeping with a loose pony on top of the head. This helps solve two problems — bedhead and tangles. I would also recommend a good-leave in conditioner for the dried-out hair. You should try So Cozy Fruity Delight spray leave-in conditioner. You can use this in the morning to re-invigorate curls and to keep hair hydrated. This is also a great product to use on the go for touch-ups and for hair re-hydration during the day.
Q: My 9-year-old is really self conscious about her curly hair. She wears her hair the same way every single day because she’s afraid that trying something new will only end in disaster. Right now, she showers in the morning, brushes her hair and puts a headband in it. Then she applies a big helping of hair product. She says it stays really crunchy until about noon, but grows throughout the day until it’s huge and frizzy by the time she gets home from school. Any suggestions to help her feel some sense of control over her curls?
Cozy: All 9-year-old girls are so self-conscious about their hair. It’s so normal. The problem for your daughter is that she hasn’t yet learned the right way to control her hair. The worst thing you can do to curly hair is to brush it! It unsettles the cuticle and actually causes hair to look frizzy and fuzzy. Instead, encourage her to try this regimen. If she tries it on a weekend she’ll have more time to play around with different options and she’ll have no worries about going to school with her new look. Rather than brushing her hair when she comes out of the shower, she should comb out her hair in the shower with a wide-tooth comb with conditioner in it. After the shower, squeeze out excess water and scrunch in an alcohol-free styling Gel (try So Cozy Groovy Grape“>, distributing it evenly around the head. Let the hair dry naturally. Natural curls will settle and hair will not get frizzy. It may take some getting used to, but after a couple of weeks, her hair will settle into its own natural rhythm.
Q: My daughter has 3a, one-length hair. What do you think about bangs and curly hair? She’s ready for a change, and thinks bangs would be fun. But with all her curls and cowlicks, I’m not so sure it’s a good idea.
Cozy: Bangs can be very tricky for curly girls, especially if she has cowlicks too. The bangs shrink up and can be very unpredictable. Rather than jump into bangs, perhaps she should consider a graduated cut on the sides. That is a nice alternative because it frames the face and isn’t so severe.
Q: My 3b daughter wants long hair so badly. Right now, it’s about shoulder length when it’s dry. Is there anything she can do to help speed up the hair growth process? And do you have style suggestions she can wear as she’s waiting for it to grow longer?
Cozy: I never understood this myself, but trimming the hair consistently really does help it to grow faster! Just a slight trim regularly will keep the hair healthy and encourage it to grow faster. As for styles, wearing the sides up is a great in-between option.
< b class="pink">Q: My 3-year-old daughter can’t sleep without waking up looking like a wild animal. So basically, unless we’re willing to wash it the next day or pull it back in a ponytail, it looks like a total mess. Any tips to avoid bed head?
Cozy: I recommend wearing a loose pony to bed. It will keep hair from getting knotty and will help keep it under control, preventing bed head and other “wild” looks. If you still need a little touch-up even after the pony, try a little So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream. That will help control and defrizz hair, yet keep it natural-looking, shiny and soft.
The Jonas Brothers. Will Ferrell. John Mayer. Justin Timberlake. Justin Guarini. Adrien Grenier. Sasha Baron Cohen.
While the women in Hollywood seem to struggle with the idea of rocking their natural curls, there seems to be no shortage of curly guys roaming the red carpet.
I won’t claim that male celebrities are completely immune from the lure of straight hair, however. Shia LeBouf and Jonas brother Joe have both sported straightened or slicked-back hairstyles. As a fan of Shia back when he was in the Disney Channel show “Even Stevens,” I was disappointed to see him hitting the red carpet for Transformers with his pomade-heavy, slicked back ‘do. Even Justin Timberlake has been spotted recently sporting a short buzz cut rather than the honey-colored curls we all remember from his boy-band days.
Regardless of whether they’re walking the red carpet or walking to class, I’m a big fan of guys with curly hair. At the private school I attended for a couple years all the boys had to keep their hair quite short. Now that I’m in college, it’s a treat to spot guys on campus who don’t have a dress code dictating how they cut their hair.
I can’t write a column exposing the merits of curly guys without mentioning my boyfriend, Josh. Josh’s hair is epic: not only is it curly, but it’s also long. With hair falling past his shoulder blades, he’s definitely easy to spot from across the room. I’ve never quite figured out how he manages to spend less time on his hair then I do while simultaneously keeping it looking healthier, but somehow that’s always the case. I’m still trying to discover his secret. He wears his hair down every day, so perhaps it’s relatively sedate because he avoids the wear and tear that hairties can inflict.
I was curious to know what prompted him to rock such a long style, so I asked him. He told me that he let his hair grow out while attempting to decide how to cut it, and then decided to keep it long. I maintain that it’s his admiration for a particular long-haired metal guitarist that inspired his mid-back locks. After reading the first paragraph of this column over my shoulder, he immediately rattled off a list of rock and metal musicians. Apparently if you want to find men with long curly hair, go no farther than the first metal band that comes to mind. (Seriously, do an image search for “metal guitarist” and you’ll see exactly what I mean.”>
Now that I have such a handy comment section below my column, tell me your opinion of curly guys! Any favorite curly celebs that you’d like to mention? Leave a comment and let me know!
Stay Curly,
Julia
Dear Cozy:
One of my 2-year-old twin daughters has spiral curls on the ends of her hair, and the roots seem rather straight. Her father has curly/wavy hair when it is long as is mine. My eldest has rather curly hair, and is a 3a. The twin’s sister is a 2b (non-identical”>. I cannot figure out what type of hair this twin has and how to care for it. I also think she needs is trimmed all over but my husband is afraid I would cut her curls out and they wouldn’t come back. Her hair has never been cut (except for trimming her fringe”> and my poor hubby is afraid she will lose her precious curls. I wonder if her hair is weighing them down. Any suggestions?
Dear Confusing Curls:
I can see why your husband is worried about losing those curls. They are adorable. It’s very possible that you may BOTH be right. Perhaps the weight of her hair is weighing down her fine hair or her baby hair may be curly but her new hair may be straighter. It’s hard to know. I recommend that you give her a trim and cut some long layers to help prevent weighing down the hair. No matter what, her hair will look better with a little shaping. I know your husband doesn’t want to lose those curls, but at some point he will have to give in to a trim!
Dear Cozy:
My son is 17 months old and has 2a/2b hair, and I’m not sure what to do with it. My mom, who has pin-straight hair, thinks I should cut it (it’s starting to mat and tangle in the back”>, and my husband, who has 2a hair when he grows it out, is beginning to agree. I just can’t bring myself to cut his beautiful curls! How do I get the most out of his beautiful waves and reduce the matting.
Dear Early Curly:
It’s important to keep hair healthy and manageable by trimming regularly. But if you like his long curly hair, there’s no reason to cut it off! Instead, just make sure that you are detangling daily, because this will prevent it from becoming matted. Try using So Cozy Lucky Lime Pre-Detangler in the tub. After you apply to hair, comb through tangles with a wide-tooth comb. Rinse. If you do this every day, hair will not get matted. For in-between tangle maintenance, use So Cozy Fruity Delight Spray Detangler & Leave-in Conditioner. This will allow you to comb right through the knots.
Dear Cozy:
My daughter is 2 years old. She has a mix of 3b/3c hair. I’ve used Johnson’s and Johnsons and the detangling spray, but they actually tangle her hair more. She doesn’t have the patience to sit and let me comb it. I need help! When she was a baby I would use baby oil and water but I don’t think that would work right now. I hope you can help me.
Dear Tangled & Impatient:
No two year old will have the patience to detangle! It can be long and painful. Instead, try using So Cozy Lucky Lime Pre-Detangler in the tub. After you apply to hair, comb through tangles with a wide-toothed comb. It won’t take long, and she will be distracted in the tub and won’t even realize you are detangling. For in-between tangle maintenance, use So Cozy Fruity Delight Spray Detangler & Leave-in Conditioner. This will allow you to comb right through the knots without fuss. One last tangle trick to prevent knots is to put her hair in a loose braid or pony, and always have her wear her hair up or back when doing activities that typically causes tangles, such as sports, playground, etc.
Dear Cozy:
My little curly gurly is turning two, and we’re having a birthday party. Any ideas on what to do with her hair? Her hair has a 3b–4a range.
Dear Birthday Curls:
I have two words for you: SIMPLE and NATURAL! It’s hard to recommend a style without knowing more about your curly girl, but those two words of advice work for everyone. If you try to get too fancy or complicated, chances are it won’t stay in throughout the entire party and you’ll end up with something you wouldn’t have chosen. Also, you want your daughter to look like herself on this big day. Try pulling the front or sides back in a twist and securing with a great bow, fun clip or great headband. Afro puffs are also a cute style. My other advice is to experiment with her hair a few days in advance, not the morning of the party. The day of the party you want as few surprises as possible. Have fun!
Dear Cozy:
I am the dad of a 6-year-old daughter with VERY curly hair that I want to help her control because she cries when it is brushed. It’s just below her shoulders. Any suggestions?
Dear Sad Dad:
The first thing you need to know is that you should NEVER brush curly hair. Brushing it will ruffle the cuticle and cause it to look frizzy and fuzzy rather than curly. Instead, you should be combing hair in the tub with a wide-toothed comb. If you comb when you are conditioning her hair, the tangles will comb right out and there will be no discomfort, hence no tears! After the tub, wring out excess water and “scrunch” in a styling gel or cream. This will help prevent frizz and help keep curls smooth. I recommend my So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream.
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Q: My nephew is 18 months old. He is biracial — his mom is white with very thick, coarse, curly hair, and his dad is black with coarse very, very curly hair. My nephew has the craziest hair, and I’d like to help my sister tame it. She ends up having to chop it all off because it gets too out of control. Any suggestions?
Cozy: Don’t worry! At 18 months, a baby’s hair is still changing. Often, the combination of baby hair and the new texture that is growing in is what makes the hair so “crazy.” It’s best to keep it short at this age to keep him more comfortable. Once he starts to get a little older, a great alcohol-free gel will be extremely helpful in managing his hair.
Q: How do you keep a child still while you’re working on a hairstyle? Mine is so squirmy! She’s 3 and a live wire. I don’t even try elaborate styles — only puffs and twists. Is there a trick to getting children to sit for long periods of time? I want to try cute braided styles.
Cozy: Distraction, distraction, distraction! You can’t expect a squirmy child to sit still for anything unless they are focused on something fun. Prepare your ammunition — try styling in front of her favorite DVD, have a book (or two”> on hand, some bubbles for her to blow, a musical instrument, crayons ot whatever else may hold her attention. Don’t be too ambitious at first. Continue with the simple styles until you become more successful with your styling sessions, and then gradually start with the braids. Eventually she may really look forward to it!
Q: I’m expecting a baby girl in one week. Any suggestions on what to wash/condition her hair. I’m assuming it will be curly eventually, and don’t want to start drying it out with Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. Any advice would be great!
Cozy: It’s never too early to plan, although your baby may not even have any hair at first! When it is time to start shampooing, keep in mind that it is not necessary to shampoo daily. Once or twice a week is fine. You can always rinse baby’s head if you feel she needs a cleansing. When you do shampoo, be certain to use a tear free baby shampoo that is paraben-free. Parabens are synthetic preservatives that have been linked to cancer.
Q: My 13-month-old curly boy was lucky enough to be blessed with an abundance of hair. In my family, we don’t cut the hair until children are 1 so he’s got hair to his shoulders when wet and not even stretched. He’s got a curly afro when dry. Problem: I have to fight to comb his hair. I cornrow it from time to time, and it takes an hour for five or six measly braids. I let him wear the ‘fro, which my husband adores. But then it takes forever to detangle, and he cries and cries. I’m at my wit’s end! How much should a boy have to go through just to have his hair done?
Cozy: You are blessed; his hair sounds amazing! The best way to handle those tangles is to keep up with it daily. Start with So Cozy Lucky Lime Pre-Detangling Treatment while in the tub. After shampooing, apply a generous amount (use more in the really tangled parts”> and then easily comb through knots with a wide-toothed comb. Start at the ends, combing one inch at a time, working your way up the hair strand toward the scalp. Be sure to hold the top of the hair strand with the other hand so you don’t tug on the hair. Continue to work your way around the head. This process will help a lot. When there’s no time for the tub, use So Cozy Fruity Delight Detangler & Leave-In Conditioner. You can use this on wet or dry hair and will help comb through those tangles in between baths.
Q: I have a 7-year-old daughter who refuses to take a bath more than twice a week. She has 3a curls, midway down her back, and I’m trying to find a strategy for keeping it looking good all week long. The first day or two, she can wear it down because the curls look really defined, but then it gets puffier and puffier.
Cozy: Sounds like you need something in between baths to reactivate those curls. You can use So Cozy Fruity Delight Detangler & Leave-In Conditioner. Not only will it reactivate the curls, but it will condition and replenish the moisture in her hair. An extra added benefit is that it will help deal with snarls too! You can use on wet or dry hair.
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Today I had a wonderful hair day. I credit my hairdresser for my particularly shiny curls: during my recent haircut, she urged me to acquire a diffuser and reinforced the fact that “product is your friend; don’t be afraid of product!” Her advice worked, and she gets props for never once suggesting that I let her blow my hair straight. She did mention, however, that when she was growing up she had no idea how to style her long curls. After losing a few battles with frizz, she said, it was easier for her to straighten her hair every morning
f you’ve read my past columns, you may notice that I’ve expressed some pretty strong opinions about straightening. You might even get the impression that I’m against it all together. Not so. However, I will admit that it makes me a bit sad when curly girls straighten their hair because they haven’t had a chance to learn the tips, tricks, and strategies that could help their curls look their very best.
Thanks in part to the new tricks my hairdresser taught me this week, I’m pretty pumped about my curls these days. While I fully plan on continuing to evangelize the beauty of naturally curly hair, I do recognize that even the proudest of curly girls can use a change once in a while; shaking things up now and then can be wonderfully refreshing!
If you’re looking for something different and plan on flat-ironing your lovely locks, I have two suggestions. First, practice safe straightening! Last year I routinely saw my roommate take a flat iron to her damp curls: I could smell burning hair across the room, and the steam it produced was vaguely unsettling. It doesn’t take an expert to know that can’t be good.
On the site this month you’ll find tons of suggestions that can help you minimize the damage straightening (or any other type of heat styling”> can cause. Check out some of these tips before you straighten your hair; your curls will thank you for it later.
My second bit of advice is to remember your curly pride! If you’re like me, your friends are accustomed to seeing you with a fairly routine range of hairstyles. If they rarely or never see you with straightened hair, prepare to get a reaction! I used to think my hair looked better straight because of all the extra attention it garnered. But in reality, my friends were just responding to the change.
Change can be fun, and rocking a novel new style is a great way to mix it up. Before you reach for the flat iron however, make sure you know how to make your hair look its best! Once you’re happy with your natural curls, straight styles will be nothing more than a fun diversion from your normal style.
Stay Curly,
Julia
Q: My little girl is a 3b, When it is wet, it has really nice curls. But after it’s dried, it looks dry and messy. I tried the Suave and VO5 products, but nothing seems to work. What can I do to control her wild hair?
Cozy: It sounds like your daughter’s hair is dried out and in need of a good conditioner, which is why it looks like that when its dry. Try So Cozy Sweet Strawberry Conditioner and my secret tip — don’t rinse it all out. Leave a little in on the ends for extra conditioning. For even more help, use a great leave-in conditioner like So Cozy Fruity Delight. This will add one more layer of moisturizing help.
Q: I’m really stuck with what to do with my 18-month-old daughter’s hair for my wedding? Her fringe is in the process of growing out, and she has curls that appear and disappear throughout the day. She won’t wear headbands, and if I tie her hair up, it lasts five minutes and then falls out. She has lovely shiny hair, and it is really thick but quite fine.
Cozy: Think simple! The simpler, the better. I like to use “pinch clip” type of hair clips b/c they are so light & go in so quick, that your daughter will barely notice when you put her hair up. The other benefit of the easy clip is that if you need to fix during the festivities, it will be quick & easy. One more tip, practice and decide a few days prior to the wedding. You don’t want to be experimenting with hairstyles on the big day!
Q: I found this site looking for more information on relaxers. I have a 9-year-old biracial daughter, and she has been getting her hair relaxed for a few years. I’d love not to do that anymore, but its really hard when she’s still at an age that her hair is just WAY too much for her to handle on her own. And relaxing just seemed the easiest way to make it not such a painful experience when it has to be washed/styled. Looking back at pictures of her before, I see her beautiful texture and curl and would love to get it back. I think I’m more educated now, and more prepared to handle the different challenges her hair has compared to mine (also curly, just not quite so!”>. How can I help her transition to her natural texture — 3c/4a. Also, I’ve had lots of problems learning to use products. Some seem like they’re not enough and some seem like too much. And then of course, it could be that I’m not using enough or I’m using too much!
Cozy: Growing out the relaxer will definitely be a challenge! The first step will be getting a really great haircut and making a plan with a professional for the haircuts you will need throughout the grow-out process. Next, you will need to experiment with different hair accessories to help you through the awkward stages. Throughout the entire process, you should experiment with different gels and styling creams to find which ones work best for your daughter and how much to use.
Q: I am a curly girl, and I have an 18-month-old cousin who is also curly. We are the only ones in the family with any wave at all. I want to help my aunt care for my cousin’s hair, but I am not sure what’s the best way to do so. She shampoos his hair, and that’s it. He has wispy little curls at the nape of his neck and at the sides of his head. What should I tell her about hair care now and in the future?
Q: It’s really important for your aunt to embrace his curls and help him to do the same as he gets older. As we all know, ”the grass is always greener” so people with curly hair always wish they had straight hair, and vice versa. As for caring for the hair, keeping curly hair hydrated is key to preventing hair from looking dried out and frizzy. So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream is great for young children because it is very light, will prevent frizz and keeps hair smooth and natural-looking.
Q: I am the mom to six children. One of them is a 13-year-old with what could be beautiful curly hair. Her hair was not curly until she was about one, when one stray hair curled on the top of her head. Soon her head was covered with lovely Shirley Temple ringlets. People would always ask if I curled her hair!! As if I had the time! She is now 13, and although some of her hair forms ringlets, it’s a frizzy mess in others. Part of the problem is that she had thyroid disease. We have had a difficult time getting her regulated even though she has been on medication for a few years.
What is a good product to use for a teen? I need things that won’t weigh her hair down too much, but will give her much needed moisture and definition. Is there a good deep conditioner that she can use? Also, we have been swimming at our pool. Is there extra stuff we need to do for that? I am a wavy and have another daughter with wavy hair. But this daughter is all real curls!
Cozy: Hair becomes frizzy when the cuticle is dried out or ruffled. You are smart to look for a great conditioner, which will keep her cuticle smooth. So Cozy Sweet Strawberry Conditioner is a thick and creamy conditioner, which is just what she needs. For extra conditioning, leave a little conditioner in at the tips rather than rinsing it out completely. Leave-in conditioner will also be important in maintaining well-hydrated hair. You can use So Cozy Fruity Delight, which not only is a leave-in conditioner, but a detangler as well. This will help to prevent damage during comb outs, which will also help to keep hair looking smooth. As for swimming, chlorine is one of the worst offenders of damaging hair! Always use a swimmer’s shampoo to clarify hair. So Cozy Green Apple is paraben-free (as all So Cozy products are”> and will naturally detoxify hair and prevent chlorine damage.
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You’ve seen it in the movies: the beautiful actress walks into a room and in one swift motion lets down her long hair, shaking it loose around her shoulders.
Although I’ve always admired those leading ladies, when I take down my hair it’s not nearly as elegant. I generally spend a few seconds probing my bun for my hair tie and working it out of my curls while trying to wreak as little havoc as possible on my hair. Even though I buy “ouchless” hair ties, I inevitably find a chunk wrapped around my hair band in spite of my best efforts. I know it’s normal to “shed” a certain amount of hair each day, but I’m almost certain that my frequent use of hair ties is doing more harm than good.
Pretty hair sticks.
In the hope of remedying this, I embarked on the “Great Hair Stick Experiment.” The Great Hair Stick Experiment started about a month ago when I bought a beautiful pair of wooden hair sticks from a small store in Nantucket. A few shades lighter then my hair and richly grained, they have a subtle spiral in the middle. Since hair can’t tangle around the smooth sticks, I knew they presented a good option for people who want to keep their long locks healthy and avoid breakage.
I was, however, a little worried they would be difficult to use. Having never worn hair sticks before, I thought they’d be difficult to master. I soon discovered that I could create a hair stick style with little trouble and no practice. The majority of styles are anchored with one stick; the second is used to strengthen and stabilize the style. I logged on to YouTube and learned how to do a French twist and a few fancy buns; watching another person create complex styles is by far the best way to learn how to recreate them yourself.
Hair sticks have several advantages. When you use hair ties, you have you pull your curls tight along your head to stabilize the style. When using hair sticks, however, you have the flexibility to create sleek, tight looks or loose buns that showcase your curls while holding them away from your face and off your neck.
Although a month isn’t enough time to note a significant different in the amount of breakage in my hair, I’ve enjoyed the comfort and adaptability of hair sticks. There is no risk of breakage when you take them out of your hair, and they’re appropriate whether you’re dressing for the classroom or the ballroom.
Give them a try, you may discover a stylish and creative way to draw attention to your beautiful curls!
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My-Cherie
Two weeks ago, on a whim, I decided to perm my hair. It’s been seven years since I straightened my hair.
Before you hit me over the head with a book, please let me explain. I’ve been extremely frustrated with my hair in this summer Texas heat. It’s been brutal. A couple of Sundays ago, my kinky-haired model friend, Zion, and I decided to go shopping for wigs and ponytails at the local wig shop. The experience was unbearable. The hair was cheap and the customer service was bad. Zion and I looked at each other in disgust over the whole situation. Why is it so hard for a kinky girl to get some decent hair in this town?
Frustration sometimes leads to desperation. Zion and I decided that at that very moment we were not going to think twice about it. We were going to take the plunge and perm our hair. We knew that we didn’t want our hair too straight — just more manageable. We also wanted to maintain our kinkiness. We had to find the best salon in town that could make this happen. I told her that I was not going to do it unless she did it and she said that she was not going to do it unless I did it. So we both took a chance and did it! We made an appointment that day for the transformation. The sisters’ pact was sealed.
Zion, the hairstylist and My-Cherie, post perm.
The salon service was fabulous. I had a great hand massage while sipping on herbal tea. I hadn’t been “hair” pampered like that in so long that I didn’t know what to do with myself. Then reality began to set in. Less than five minutes after my stylist started to put the perm on my head, my ears began to tingle and then it started burning all over. I began to have flashbacks of when I was a little girl and my mom would perm my hair. I would jump around frantically saying, “Please mommy, take it out! It burns!”
My stylist rushed to the sink to wash it out. The wash out was torture. It felt like little prickly pine cones stabbing me all over. After thorough rinsing, my stylist noticed that my hair was still in a fro. The problem is, my hair is thick but my scalp is so sensitive I can’t leave a perm on long enough to actually straighten my hair. My stylist said, in the most peculiar way, “It seems like your hair rejected the relaxer. It’s just as thick as it was before we permed it. Girl, I’ve never seen anything like this.”
Oh, gee that’s great. Of course this would happen to me. Look where spontaneity got me.
My life has taken a twist. I know I always talk about the pressures of conforming to straight hair in the modeling industry, while fighting to stay true to myself and everything I believe in. It sounds crazy, but I had to see for myself how my life would change with a perm. Now I realize why I hadn’t permed my hair in seven years:
- No one can ever seem to get it right.
- I hate the way a perm makes my hair smell.
- My scalp cannot handle it.
- My hair is supposed to be kinky!
There are some benefits, though. I can style my own hair for modeling work — no weave wig or press necessary. I can wet set my hair with rods and still use naturally curly products like Curl Junkie Curl Fuel Enhancing Spray. My hair is still kinky with more bounce. My curls are big and loose.
Maybe it’s spontaneity gone right. I still haven’t figured it all out yet. It’s a work in progress.
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Q: I am writing for hair advice for my daughter who is almost 3 years old. She has curly hair (almost ringlets!”> on the underneath part of her hair. But the top part is basically straight (sometimes it gets a wave in the humidity”>. I have thick, straight hair and I have NO idea what to do with her hair! I have tried getting it cut into layers, but it really ends up making the front part of her hair look silly. She has had bangs, with the straight sides, but again . . . kind of silly looking. As her hair continues to grow, it is getting thicker — but currently it is very soft and very rarely frizzy. She would have the most beautiful head of curls if only they were all over! As of right now I have decided to just let her hair grow (including her bangs”> to maybe get an all-one-length look that is a bit on the longer side, if possible. In this growing process, I am putting her hair into either one small ponytail of straight hair or in two pigtails. But sometimes she just likes it down.
Cozy: It is actually much more common than you think for a toddler or baby to have a combination of hair types. Eventually, her hair should even out, but in the meantime, you need to work with what you have! I think it is a good idea to grow out the bangs but I encourage you to reconsider some long layers. If you are trying to encourage a wave or curl, relieving some of the weight of the hair by using long layers may help. You are right to find styles like ponies and pigtails in the interim. Good luck!
Q:: I wonder what I can do for my daughter and would love some advice. She is almost 3, and has the most gorgeous wavy hair. People ask me if I curl it. All I do is wash it (maybe 3 times a week”>, condition and rinse and use a pick to comb through. On no-wash days, it is shiny, blond, beautiful, and just past her shoulders. She has never had a haircut or trim. I have always just used baby shampoo and conditioner. Are there better products to use that won’t sting her eyes? Would it be better if I didn’t shampoo her at all? What conditioner wash would be best for such a small child?
Cozy: You are you lucky! Your daughter’s hair sounds amazing! If your daily and weekly regimen is working so well, I wouldn’t change much. If you are looking for a conditioner for her, I think it is important to use a product that is formulated specifically for children that is enriched with vitamins, minerals and herbal extracts. Just as important as what’s in the formulation, consider what is not in the formulation. Look for formulations that are paraben-free. I recommend our Sweet Strawberry Conditioner because it is contains 11 herbal extracts, including Sweet Almond Oil and Vitamins A & E., and is paraben-free. I do recommend a trim for your daughter, even if you want to keep her hair long. Removing the damaged ends will keep hair looking healthy and will help her hair grow.
Q: If anybody is seeking the early Lucille Ball hairstyle, my 4-year-old can show you how. Apparently, you grab a bunch of 3b curls in the front of your head. Then, using highly specialized preschool safety scissors, jaggedly cut off all but an inch of hair. Pull remainder of hair into a panicked ponytail while stifling any curse words — and voila!!! “I Love Lucy”!!!?
Seriously, my daughter needs a haircut. Her hair is 3b, Lucy on top, just past shoulder in back. I’m just wanting to make the ends fall evenly. I can’t even deal with the top craziness right now. Her ends are uneven and kind of fall out and away from her back. The best way to describe it is the way curly hair looks if you’re wearing a big around-the-headband and the hair doesn’t lay on the neck because of it. Nobody has done her curls justice anyway, as far as cuts go. I could take her to my stylist, and ruin the two hours of relaxation. I’ve got hair scissors and no experience! Dangerous combo.
Cozy: Oh no! Try to resist the urge to cut it yourself and take her to a professional! It sounds like she has some real specific challenges, and you would be best off with a visit to a professional!
Q: Do you have any recommendations for what I can use on a 4-month-old baby with extremely dry scalp and skin? He is constantly scratching his poor head
Cozy: When in doubt, it’s best to have a doctor take a look to rule out any real skin concerns. I think this is especially important since you mention scalp and skin.
Q: My 7-year-old daughter has a birthday coming up and asked me to straighten her hair for her party. I know she’s just wanting a different look for her curls, and she’s never asked before so I’m inclined to do it. But I have no idea how best to do it? What products should I use? What type of brush? Do I use a flat iron on her? Will it damage her hair? Her hair is mid-back and medium/fine curls.
Cozy: It’s natural for your daughter to want to try a new look, especially at age seven. I call this the “Barbie” syndrome. It usually happens right around this age. I think it’s wonderful for you to help her and to seek out information on the best way to go about this. I wouldn’t use a flat iron. it can be very damaging to hair. For smooth straight hair, evenly apply So Cozy Kooky Kiwi Styling Cream to her damp hair prior to blow drying. For best results, section her hair and work section by section. You can use a paddle brush or a big round brush for a little more volume.
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