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The holiday season is in full swing, so what does that mean? Traveling. And lots of it. Admit it, when checking your bags you say a prayer asking the hair gods to smile on you and get your products to your destination safe and sound. But what if the hair gods are napping between their own travels and you lose all of your luggage? No more clothes or shoes, and worst of all, your products—gone.

As scary as it is, it can happen to any of us. Three NaturallyCurly personalities—all different hair types—have put together a list of three emergency travel replacements that you can find at any drug store or grocery store. It’s better to be prepared than stranded and wondering what to do next!

Evelyn—Type 4

Honestly, there’s only one product for me that is 100% necessary—conditioner. It serves as a light cleanser, a detangler, and adds to the overall manageability of my naturally kinky/coily hair.

My pick is an old favorite: Suave Humectant. It’s cheap, creamy, smells great, and most importantly, has amazing slip. My comb will have no trouble at all gliding through my hair. I used Suave Humectant during my transition so I know it works. Suave Damage Care is almost identical to it, so that’s a close second choice.

The next two products aren’t necessary to having a good hair day, since I don’t style my hair stretched out very often. Believe it or not, I’d actually travel to the grocery store and pick up some coconut or extra virgin olive oil before I’d buy these two. But for the sake of a list…

The “ethnic” hair care section (it’s maybe 3 shelves, really”> doesn’t have that many products for styling your hair in it’s curly state. My next option is to style it stretched.

I’d choose Cantu Shea Butter for twists and twist outs. I used this early on in my natural journey. It’s light, smells nice, and makes the hair soft but not oily. If you’re worried about flakes or residue, just remember: a little goes a long way!

Next, I’d choose a leave-in spray. Aussie Hair Insurance Leave In Conditioner is great for this! Again, it has a lovely scent, and gives my hair a boost without making it crunchy. Great for softening up that afro bed head in the mornings. I’d spray it before I hop in the shower and a little bit afterward when I’m “styling” (aka wearing a head band”>.

Suzanne—2c

Shopping for my 3 emergency replacement products, I first have to give myself a pep talk, “silicones and sulfates will not kill my curls”, “you will not get addicted to them again”. I take a deep breath; let the shopping begin.

I know I can get by without cleansing my hair, so I skip the shampoo aisle completely, and move on to the conditioner aisle. This is an easy choice. I really like Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner. It is inexpensive and perfect for co-washing. It has a lot of slip and moisture, and I am thrilled to have it.

My last two items will have to be a mousse and some sort of curl cream. The Tresemme Curl Care Flawless Curls Mousse catches my eye. The “all day control” part of the description sounds great. I was surprised when I tried it. The mousse was lightweight, smelled good and wasn’t super sticky. I had good curl definition, and it wasn’t crunchy.

The curl cream that I chose was Garnier Curl Sculpting Cream Gel. I know this is the new version of a very popular curl cream that was discontinued. I put some in as a leave-in conditioner before I applied the mousse. I also used it on dry hair to touch up a little bit of frizz on the ends. In both situations I used a small amount. I admit I was a little afraid of using it, especially the part about it being “extra strong”, but after trying it the hold was not as strong after all. I can’t imagine using it on its own, but combining it with the mousse was a winning combo.

Alyssa—Type 2a

Thankfully this scenario has never happened to me, but if it did, I would freak out. I’m not someone who cries, but this just might make me shed lots of tears.

Because I used to straighten my hair every day and not worry about my curls, shopping for products at a grocery store is like visiting an old friend I haven’t seen in a while. If you lose your luggage, you have to accept one thing: sulfates and silicones are going to be in these products. (That might be two things…”>

I am unlike the other two curly girls in the sense that I need a shampoo. There is no way I could ever wash my hair with only conditioner and expect good results. Because of that, the first aisle I’m going to is the shampoo isle.

I loved Herbal Essence shampoo when I was straightening my hair, but they also have shampoo for curly hair. The Totally Twisted Curls and Waves Shampoo would be right up my alley because it smells great and it’s something recommended for curls. Nothing too heavy, which is just what my waves need.

Next I would take a trip to the conditioner aisle. I tend to like a thicker conditioner so the Herbal Essence isn’t quite enough for me. Pantene now makes a line of shampoos and conditioners for curly girls and I love their conditioner. It’s a good thickness, without being overpowering, and it smells amazing. Smell is big for me. I would recommend the Dry to Moisturized conditioner to help you survive your trip.

Finally, I need something that is going to hold my wave throughout the day and help tame the frizz that can happen in unfamiliar weather. Without a doubt I would grab the John Frieda Dream Curls. I use this right after I get out of the shower and it takes my hair from waves to curls. It also helps keep away my frizz throughout the day. I love it. I know it doesn’t have the best ingredients, but this is about survival! I am not going to walk around with my hair in a ponytail every day because I was scared to use some ‘cones for a few days.

Now who has a microfiber towel I can borrow?

Are you constantly singing the praises of your favorite stylist? NaturallyCurly wants you to write your positive reviews in the Salon Finder section between December 15 and February 15 for your very own chance to win a free cut and style! It’s simple—just write your glowing review and give your stylist a “scissors” rating, using our fabulous new rating system. At the end of the contest, NaturallyCurly will treat one lucky reviewer from each of the eight regions to $150 worth of services from their favorite stylist, courtesy of NaturallyCurly.com and a $150 CurlMart gift card. No sign up necessary; just enter a review now!

Need more info? Click here to learn more about Salute to Stylists. If you’re a stylist, you can get assets for the Salute to Stylists program here.

Our Eight Regions

One reviewer from each of these U.S. regions (and one from Ontario, Canada”> will be selected to win a free style and cut from his/her favorite stylist!

If you or a curly girl you know are in need of some encouragement to wear your curls to any holiday parties, you’re in luck! Deva Night is happening at Trashy Roots Salon and Spa in Round Rock, TX, on Friday, Dec. 10 from 6-8 p.m.

The Trashy Roots event will feature DevaCut consultations as well as an opportunity to be styled with the DevaCurl hair product line for free. If you love the styles you can also get any of the DevaCurl products for 10% off that night.

Never been to Trashy Roots salon? Check out what your fellow curly girls think about Trashy Roots Salon and Spa here.

Taylor Swift was barely recognizable at this year’s American Music Awards. When she was sitting at her piano and performing on stage, you had to question if it was actually Taylor or some other country/pop blonde with stick-straight hair and new bangs.

When we did a survey asking if you preferred her hair straight or curly, 62% said curly, 21% said straight, and 17% had no preference.

We think that when Taylor straightens her hair, it takes away part of her personality and what makes her unique. Not every girl has those gorgeous spiral curls, and we love that she rocks them as much as she does.

Her straight look for the AMAs got us wondering how her hair has been styled for a few of the red carpet appearances she has made over the past 2 years. Take a look at the pictures and leave a comment telling us what you think of her straight look.

Check out these shampoos for their clarifying and rejuvenating properties! They thoroughly cleanse the hair and scalp leaving you with a fresh (and maybe tingly”> clean feeling!

1. Jane Carter Hydrating Invigorating Shampoo
2. Kinky Curly Come Clean Moisturizing Shampoo
3. Elucence Volume Clarifying Shampoo
4. Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo
5. Carol’s Daughter Rosemary Mint Purifying Shampoo

Known around the globe for her simple, makeup to wakeup approach, makeup artist Petra Strand makes it easy to create a festive holiday look with products that are perfect for on-the-go application. In this video, Petra shares her tips on how to use her Pixi Essentials Kit ($28″>, Pixi Nude Shade Wardrobe ($26″> and Pixi Lip & Line ($18″> to create a look that is pretty and polished in seconds. The products are available at Target.

Target Beauty – Pixi Holiday 2010 from LaForce Stevens on Vimeo.

Is your hair crying out for some much-needed TLC? Do you feel like you’re stuck in a style rut? The Hair Rules team wants to help!

On November 22, Hair Rules will unveil their new billboard in Times Square featuring supermodel and co-founder of the brand Kara Young. In celebration of this exciting milestone, Hair Rules is offering four women the chance to undergo a billboard-worthy transformation of their own.

To enter, simply submit a photo of yourself to the Hair Rules Facebook page detailing why your hair deserves a makeover. The four winning applicants will enjoy a full day of pampering on November 22 at the Hair Rules salon, including a consultation, color, cut and style with brand co-founder and texture guru Dickey and color director Kateria Martin. Winners will get camera-ready glam with help from a celebrity makeup artist, and will be photographed with Dickey and Kara. Pictures will be taken by the photographer behind the Hair Rules billboard, award-winning celebrity photographer Sheryl Nields. Pics will be posted on Hair Rules’ Facebook and Twitter pages for the world to see.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! The four winners will each receive all-access passes for them and a guest to the exclusive billboard premiere party taking place at a private location that evening where they will get to show off their gorgeous new looks.

For those who don’t win the makeover—don’t fret. We have a little something for you, too! All applicants will receive 25% off their first service from Dickey with the promo code “Billboard25.”

Remember—it’s your choice, your hair, your rules.

Click here to enter.

The 4th annual Mashable Awards are quickly approaching and NaturallyCurly needs your help to WIN!

The Mashable Awards celebrate major innovations and achievements in the digital and social media landscape by companies, people and projects through a community-nominated voting platform. Millions of votes will be cast in 25 categories ranging from “Best Website User Experience” to “Best Music Discovery Service” to “Must-Follow Brand.”

We would be very thankful if you would please help support us by nominating NaturallyCurly!

Here’s how to do it:

1. Visit http://mashable.com/awards/votes. You will see a blue bar at the top that says:

   • “Welcome to the 2010 Mashable Awards! Log in with Twitter or Facebook.”

2. Log in via Twitter or Facebook. The blue bar will ask you to submit your nomination.
3. Within the “I Nominate” box type in “NaturallyCurly”
4. Then Select the “Must-Follow Brand” category
5. Click on “Nominate” and you’re done! It’s that easy.

You can vote once per day per category.

Please help us spread the curly love, tell your friends and family about this and have them help out as well.

A big THANK YOU for your help, from the whole NaturallyCurly.com family!

Winners will be announced on January 6, 2011, at Cirque du Soleil’s Zumanity stage in Las Vegas—and we’ll let you know if we make it.

Curly Love,

The NaturallyCurly Team

We’ve all had them—curly hair disasters. Here are 10 curly hair tips from our favorite curl girls for common hair mishaps.

The Flat Iron Fiasco

You decided to try something new—a straight style! But come wash day, you noticed your hair hasn’t rebounded back to its tight, springy coils. You shake your head in disbelief, fighting back some of the most painful words in your natural hair journey: heat damage. Put the hair shears away! It might not be permanent.

Solution: Deep condition! Heat clamps down the cuticle of the hair, not allowing any moisture in. It may take a while for the moisture to reach your hair and revert. Use a moisturizing deep conditioner and let your hair sit under a steamer or shower cap for 30 minutes. You may even have to do this over several days to train it back into its natural curl pattern.

To prevent this in the future, make sure you do protein treatments to strengthen your hair. They can be natural treatments like an egg deep conditioner or store bought like Miss Jessie’s Rapid Recovery.

What a Tangled ‘Fro We Weave

For me, it’s midterms, student organizations and internships. For you, it might be a big project at work and chauffeuring the kids to football practice. Either way, after a month or two of loose hairstyles and NO combing, your hair is crying to be free! Free-form dreadlocks are cool…only if that’s the look you’re going for! Detangling at this point seems like an impossible task, but we can get through it…

Solution: Wet your hair, divide in big sections with no-snag elastics. Slather on a super slippery conditioner. Let sit under a shower cap for 15 minutes to let the hair soften. Take one section, divide in to 3 smaller sections, and detangle with a wide-toothed comb. Start at the ends of the hair and work your way up. Follow with a Denman brush to ensure all the shed hair is removed. Two-strand twist that small section and move on. Take your time! Rinse out the conditioner with cool water.

This problem usually happens to those of us who don’t like protective styling and just never get around to sleeping with a satin scarf. To prevent this from happening in the future, use a light gel or serum (like Kinky Curly Curling Custard“> and rake through small sections of your hair. Even while wearing your hair in a ‘fro, defined curls take longer to tangle and get fuzzy.

Dry Hair Disaster

You’ve tried all the hair creams, greases, and conditioners imaginable, and your hair still feels rough! There has to be a way to get soft natural hair, right? Yes. Here’s how…

Solution: The cuticles or layers of a hair strands are overlapping. When they are raised, it gives the hair a rough feeling to it. Human hair is slightly acidic with a pH of 4.5-5.5. You can close the cuticles and smooth down the strands by using acidic ingredients. Aloe vera gel is a great ingredient for this! Also, warm water opens the cuticle, while cold water closes it up. Rinse the conditioner out of your hair with cold water. Also manually smooth down your hair when you moisturize it. The act of smoothing down product downward from root to tip will push the cuticles down. When the cuticles are closed, moisture stays locked in the hair. Remember that afro-textured hair won’t have a “silky” feeling to it. When properly moisturized, highly textured hair may feel light and airy, like cotton!

Straight Hair Underneath

I have come across several wavies who tell me that their bottom layer of hair is straight and hangs below their curl and there is nothing they can do about it. I have the same issue with my hair, and while it is a pain it can be fixed.Solution: When getting your hair cut, get the straight layer trimmed a little shorter than your waves. It might seem like an odd concept, but when the straight part of your hair dries, it will shrink up below your waves and will never be seen. Trimming the bottom layer shorter solves the problem of being able to see straight hair hanging from your waves, which in turn takes your attention off of them. It’s another quick and easy way to solve a problem that seems to be unmanageable.

On October 26, Willow Smith’s stylist for her “Whip My Hair” music video, Marcia Hamilton, was interviewed on Livestream.com. Dawn Yerger, of Nappturalite Radio, has the inside scoop and put together a recap of the interview so all of the curlies who missed it can get to know a little about Marcia and her personal style.

This is what Dawn has to say about the interview with Marcia:

From the moment that I saw Willow’s “heart hawk” in her “Whip My Hair” video, I knew that the bar of creativity in the world of hair had been raised to an all new level. I was instantly curious who the person was behind the style. My friend and colleague, Regina Kimball, creator of the documentary “My Nappy Roots,” told me that she would be doing a live interview with the stylist, Marcia Hamilton. Based on the creativity in the video, I knew that the opportunity to listen to Marcia live would be a treat.

When the evening of the interview finally came, I was curious to see what Marcia’s personal style would be. I was expecting her signature funky mohawk (which is hot”>. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see her rocking a low-cropped platinum blonde afro. After seeing her hair, I checked off one of the things that I was curious to find out during the interview—Marcia loves her naturally curly hair.

The interview opened with Marcia explaining what she thinks of the word “nappy.” She says that she thinks of “soft, fun, free, and curly”. I like that! She also mentions that she grew up in Guyana as a child, and that she didn’t even know of the word “nappy” until she moved to the U.S.

Marcia also pointed out that the naturally coily and curly look is being embraced more and more, particularly in commercials. This is something that I’ve noticed, too. Could this be related to why more black women are going natural?

Regina asked Marcia about her signature mohawk style, and Marcia replied, “Ten years ago, I told my clients that the next big style was going to be the mohawk. They didn’t believe me, so I told them that the next time they saw me, I would have a mohawk and a new tattoo on my neck.” Need I say more? Obviously, the mohawk is one of the hottest styles for all hair textures and types.

Marcia also explained how Willow started rocking the mohawk. “I gave Willow an asymmetrical bob cut to be safe, but Jada and Willow wanted me to cut more!”

Marcia says that she feels like gets to live vicariously through Willow because she has a mother who allows her to express herself creatively through her hair. “I grew up in a traditional household where my mom didn’t allow me to cut my hair at all.”

Marcia says that she loves working with the entire Smith family. She started working with Jada through a mutual friend. “It was an emergency and my friend told me that Jada needed her hair fixed for a red carpet event the following day.” The rest is history. Marcia has worked with Jaden as well and says that he’s a blast to work with. “He hides my phone in his hair and tells me to find it!”

And, as for the heart hawk (my personal favorite from the video”>: “The heart hawk was Jada’s idea. I made individual braids and carefully handcrafted the piece. Once it was secured on Willow’s head, I could finally breathe!”

If you missed the first interview, tune into Nappturalite Radio on Sunday, November 28, at 5 p.m. Central time when the cast welcomes and interviews Marcia Hamilton!

Curlies everywhere have had enough of Patti Stanger and her anti-curl attitude. This season, the star of Bravo’s TV series “The Millionaire Matchmaker” continues her theme that women need to straighten their curls to land a millionaire.

Stanger was quoted in Sunday’s New York Times as saying, “ ‘Today’s going to be tough love with her,’ Stanger said (about a client”>. ‘She needs to straighten her hair, for one. She can’t get arrested with her rat’s nest.’

“When the client arrived, she perched on one of the…chairs to wait while Ms. Stanger gave a phone interview. Dressed in flared jeans and brown wedge shoes, the client projected a ’70s vibe, enhanced by her hair, a mass of wild dirty-blond curls, and undermined by her French-manicured toenails. After a testy exchange about her hair — ‘Is it working for you, the curly hair?’ Ms. Stanger queried.”

Check out our other curly dating stories: Curly vs. Straight: Which Do Men Prefer? and Dating Dilemma: He Hates My Curls!

We could not disagree more.  Stanger’s attitude goes against everything we at NaturallyCurly, as well as the curly community as a whole, have worked so hard to change. Stanger appears to be living in a time warp where only one standard of beauty exists: the Barbie Doll. In today’s multicultural world, women are celebrated for their own unique beauty—whether it be straight, wavy or super kinky. Just look at stars like Beyonce, Shakira and Annalynn McCord.

She has a weekly platform where she could encourage women to accept and embrace their natural beauty, yet she chooses instead to fuel insecurities and spread a notion that you can only be attractive with smooth, straight hair.

If a woman chooses to go for a straighter smoother look because she wants a change, we support her. People should have options. What we don’t support is doing it because you think it’s the only way to get rich man to love you – the message Stanger sends loud and clear at every opportunity. What if she told women they had to change the shade of their skin or the color of their eyes to get a man? Why is okay to tell curlies they have to straighten their locks to find love?

Check out what others have to say about dating and curls: Is Curly Hair Intimidating?

We say, shut up already!

Other notable quotes from Stanger on her anti-curl philosophy:

Patti Stanger told Los Angeles’s Jewish Journal, “If you want to keep it curly, go to Israel.”

‎From her book, “Become Your Own Matchmaker, 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate:

“Men appreciate hair they can run their fingers through—and they don’t want to get them snagged in scraggly, frizzy, pubic-looking bird’s nests. The era of the perm is over, ladies. Wavy hair is fine, but a hair ball is definitely not a man magnet. The money you spend straightening and conditioning your hair might be the best, most profitable investment you’ll ever make.”

“And one more thing: I know I sound like a broken record, but if you have curly or wavy hair, get it blown out straight and silk for your photo shoot. It’s worth paying the money once a year to get it thermal reconditioned, also known as Japanese straightening.”

Initial response to Stanger’s inflammatory curl views already are drawing a strong reaction from NaturallyCurly’s community:

“Judging from Patti’s personal track record, I think it’s safe to say that she doesn’t have a clue about what men want!”

“I’m Black and my husband is White. When I cut my hair and decided to go natural he was behind me 100%, every time I feel like giving up and relaxing he gets upset.”

Read more about Patti Sanger’s anti-curl rants here and here. Also check out our Facebook campaign!

“I want a man to want me; not chemicals or a hairdryer.”

“I have PLENTY of men who tell me how beautiful my curly hair is! They’re always quick to say how they love natural women, and how my hair makes me look exotic. Its a definite conversation starter.”

“I turn more heads with curly hair then I did when I was relaxed so I disagree!”

“My husband HATES when I wear it straight…he actually gets upset cause he likes my curls sooo much!!! So, I hardly ever wear it straight anymore.”

“Well, MY man loves my kinky curls and prefers natural hair over straightened hair.”

Join our Facebook Group “No More Curl Bashing” to support our campaign to encourage society to stop bashing curls. And share your own stories about finding love with curls and kinks at a

press@naturallycurly.com.

Also please help us stop curl bashing on Twitter with the hash tag:#NOCMOREURLBASHING

While in the West Village this weekend Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s daughters, Marion and Tabitha, were rocking their edgy new hair do’s. The one-year-old twins are setting trends early thanks to mom and dad with their spiked hair look.

While the concept of baby hairstyling products might seem a little over the top to some, many celebrity parents think gel is a must-have diaper bag accessory.

Asked by an Internet video reporter how he keeps his hair so touchable, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu says, “Well, I condition it every day. I also shampoo quite a bit.”

“It’s important for me to have strong hair in case somebody pulls it,” the famously maned player adds.

In other Polamalu hair news, Head & Shoulders recently announced that they were insuring the famous mop for $1 million.

“As a second-year spokesperson for the brand, Head & Shoulders recognizes the value of Troy’s extremely full and thick Samoan locks, so together with Watkins Syndicate at Lloyd’s of London, the world’s leading insurance agency, they’ve created the first ever insurance policy to protect his iconic mane for the entire NFL season,” says a press release.

Polamalu has not cut his hair in seven years; end-to-end, his hair would span 100 football fields.

For more Polamalu hair trivia and fun, check out TroysHair.com, and check out this Head & Shoulders video:

Salon A.K.S. says that cool curls are this season’s hottest style.

This season’s hottest accessory will be sleek, shiny hair, but that doesn’t mean goodbye to the curls and texture. Loose, soft and shiny curls are big, and they’re easy to achieve. Keep your hair’s naturally curly texture with these curling tips from A.K.S:

• Simply start by brushing your hair close to the scalp with a silk-bristled brush.
• Curl the vertical sections of the hair with a big-barrel curling iron in large sections.
• Keep the hair loose; don’t curl too tight around the curling iron.
• Release the hair by turning your head upside down. Run your fingers through tresses, then spray with Moroccanoil hairspray for a windproof look.

Willow Smith’s music video for “Whip My Hair” is finally here! The 9-year-old continues to stand out with her style and hair ‘dos in this video. Willow is known for being a fashionista and rocking a new hair style wherever she goes.

Willow, daughter of actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith, talked to Ryan Seacrest about the meaning of the video. “You can’t be afraid to be yourself…and you can’t let anyone tell you that it’s wrong!”

Look for Willow to do a live performance of the song on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

On Thursday night Alicia Keys and her husband welcomed their first child together. They had a baby boy, Egypt Daoud Dean, in New York.

After Egypt was born, the proud father, whose real name is Kasseem Dean, tweeted “I’m so thankful for everything I been blessed with in my life wowwwwww!”

The two got married back in July, a month after they announced that they were expecting. This is Keys’ first child and the fourth for Beatz.

We look forward to seeing the pictures of this new celebrity baby!

Check out this awesome video (page 2“> of a new Sesame Street character who sings about loving her gorgeous natural hair.

A worried dad—who happens to be a Sesame Street exec—created the brown muppet when his Ethiopian-born daughter bemoaned her natural, “fluffy” hair, wishing instead for flowing “Barbie” hair.

Joey Mazzarino says he wrote the song after noticing his daughter playing with dolls.

“She wanted to have long blond hair and straight hair, and she wanted to be able to bounce it around,” he tells NPR’s Melissa Block.

Sporting a changing catalog of beautiful natural ‘dos, the muppet sings, “I don’t need a trip to the beauty shop, cuz I love what I got on top!”

“I Love My Hair” debuted on the Oct. 4 episode of Sesame Street. It was posted on the show’s YouTube page—and then women began posting the video on their Facebook pages.

African-American bloggers wrote that it brought them to tears because of the message it sends to young black girls.

Mazzarino says he began to get worried, but he thought it was only a problem that white parents of African-American children have. Then he realized the problem was much larger.

In writing the song, he wanted to say in song what he says to his daughter: “Your hair is great. You can put it in ponytails. You can put it in cornrows. I wish I had hair like you.”

What a beautiful and inspiring message for little girls everywhere.

Award-winning colorist Mia shares her coloring tips for chemically straightened hair. “I get clients coming in all the time asking if they can color their chemically straightened hair. There are so many new straightening techniques out there that it can sometimes get confusing. So I’ve done my own sleuthing and compiled a list of a variety of treatments and the do’s and don’ts regarding coloring.”

Thermal Reconditioning/Japanese Straightening

Thermal reconditioning is a hair-straightening procedure that uses heat to change the shape of the hair. After the cuticle is broken down with chemicals, locks are ironed straight with a hot iron. A neutralization process then closes the cuticle, causing hair to stay straight. With this technique, your hair will remain straight for about five months to a year, depending on how fast your hair grows.

How long should you wait to color?

You need to wait at least four to six weeks before coloring your hair. If you decide to get this procedure done, be sure to protect your hair from ultraviolet rays by using products with UV protection.

Keratin Treatment

Keratin is a tough protein found in skin, hair, and nails, and is (you guessed it!”> the primary product used in keratin treatments. The chemical aldehyde, a derivative of formaldehyde, assists the keratin infusion into the hair. The keratin procedure reconditions the hair to prevent frizz while allowing it to wave, curl, or be flat-ironed straight. This procedure is not permanent. It lasts anywhere from eight weeks to four months, but the hair gradually returns to its original state without the awkward growing out stage in Brazilian hair straightening.

How long should you wait to color?

You need to wait two to three weeks before and after you do any other chemical treatments, including coloring. For best results, always do the coloring before the keratin treatment. After treatment, the keratin coats your hair like a thin layer of film, therefore colorants might not penetrate the hair they way it should.

Ionic Hair Retexturizing (IHR”>

IHR is the latest Japanese hair straightening technique, which works to lock in moisture and nutrients during the ironing process. It improves the condition of your hair as well as straightens it.

How long should you wait to color?

IHR works best on non-chemically treated hair, and lasts up to six months depending on the growth of your hair.

Always remember the healthiest hair usually has the fewest chemicals applied. Having both straightening and coloring is not the best option for everyone. The healthier your hair, the better results you have when coloring your hair.