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For years, readers have asked us for a way to show their curl pride. We responded by offering gear — including t-shirts, notecards to mugs — available with a variety of NaturallyCurly designs at CafePress.
Browse products and designs and create exactly what you want. You’ll also find special-release designs from our favorite artists and manufacturers, including Bumble and bumble’s exclusive paisley created just for NaturallyCurly!
Elie Gerdak
For years, curl expert Elie Gerdak listened to his clients talk about their need for products that would keep their hair nourished and stylish between salon visits.
With 30 years of experience as a hairdresser — specializing in curls — he decided to create the dream line that they were asking for. The result is Curl Definesse, a collection of products designed to define and nourish waves and curls.
“The collection combines Mediterranean style with a specialized flair to create bouncy radiance and serious curl envy,” says Gerdak, owner of the two Virginia Elie Elie Salons in Winchester and Tysons Corner Center.
Gerdak spent more than a year working with the chemist the to get the formulas exactly right. The Curl Definesse line includes Daily Shampoo, Conditioning Creme Rinse, Moisture Shampoo, Moisture Conditioning Creme, Leave-in Conditioning Spray, Elixer Boucle Gel for fine to medium curls, Elixer Boucle gel for medium and thicker curls and Polishing Gelee.
The Curl Definesse line.
Gerdak’s passion for curls began as a child, growing up in Lebanon where curly hair is common. The European master stylist and international curl coiffeur has spent his career developing cutting, styling and care techniques to help curls look their best. His work has been featured in major beauty magazines throughout the world.
In addition to the Curl Definesse line, Gerdak also has created the Moderne for Classic Coifs, a care collection of shampoos and conditioners.
The two new products are available at the two Elie Elie Salons as well as at the company’s web site.
Who will style First Lady Michelle Obama’s hair?
Hair salon owner Barry Fletcher sent Michelle Obama a 17-minute DVD about himself. Hairdresser Keith Harley uploaded his resume to President-elect Barack Obama’s Web site. And salon owner Nicole Cober-Blake plans to get her name in by sending a welcome basket with bath gels, hair products and a robe.
There are plenty of unanswered questions buzzing around the Obamas’ impending arrival, but one has hairdressers on the edge of their styling chairs: Who will be chosen to do Michelle Obama’s hair?
Rather than venture out for hair appointments, the First Lady typically invites beauticians to the White House. Some of the region’s black salon owners hope their experience with African-American hair could give them an edge over those who coifed the likes of Laura Bush or Hillary Clinton.
Fletcher, the 52-year-old owner of The Hair Palace Salon in Mitchellville, Md., cites his experience in international hairstyling challenges and working with actress Halle Berry and singer Mya, a D.C. native.
“I’m going to be doing her hair!” Fletcher said, if he has anything to say about it. “This would pretty much validate all of my hard work and effort to get to a level where I could handle a powerful queen like the First Lady.”
Not that it’s all glamour for the stylist. Bernard Portelli, who briefly styled Hillary Clinton’s bob back in 1993, recalled working in a simple room in the White House with a shampoo basin, two chairs and plenty of outlets for blow dryers and flat irons. He’s not necessarily eager to go back.
“You have all kind of last-minute phone calls, which is extremely hard for someone who has a large clientele in a salon to drop everything and go,” said 57-year-old Portelli, who owns Georgetown’s Okyo Salon.
Still, if Obama’s hairstyles dazzle the public, having her as a client would be a public relations coup for any salon. Nuri Yurt of Georgetown’s Toka Salon attracted attention after he began styling Laura Bush’s hair in 2005. Earlier this year, Vogue magazine called him one of the country’s best colorists for brunettes.
“It’s permanent advertising, if you will, for the salon,” Portelli said.From the stylists’ perspective, Obama doesn’t need much help — they describe her hair as classic in style, healthy and free-spirited.
For election night, Michael “Rahni” Flowers of Van Cleef Hair Studio in Chicago — Obama’s stylist since she was 18 — did her hair. And for the Democratic National Convention, Obama turned to Chicago-native Johnny Wright of Frederic Fekkai’s Los Angeles salon.
If an out-of-towner gets the assignment, it would disappoint locals like Cober-Blake, lawyer-turned-owner of D.C.’s Soul Day Spa and Salon. The 37-year-old said she’s excited about the possibility of having Obama experience the services at Soul, where she said they “treat everyone like a Michelle Obama.”
Harley, of Keith Harley Hair & Scalp Clinic in Arlington, Va., submitted his resume a month ago.
“It would be the highlight of my career,” said 39-year-old Harley, who styles such high-profile Washington women as Debra Lee, chief executive of Black Entertainment Television. “It would be an honor.”
And like her fashion, Obama’s hairstyles probably will be scrutinized, as has happened with other first ladies.
“The thing about being the first lady, you’re only as fashionable as your last picture,” said Dennis Roche, 58, of D.C.’s Roche Salon, which has African-American-hair experts he said could style Obama. “This is kind of risky because of the fact that we all have bad hair days.”
A WikiHow post says the way to go glam is to straighten. “Frizzy hair is an absolute turn off . . .
“If you’re unsure about what kind of haircut or style you should have, look around your school. Is curly popular there, or stick straight? Long, glossy, straight hair never goes out of style, so invest in a good hair straightener.”
An example of Jane’s work
Jane Tecson
Before straightening, spritz in a thermal protectant spray, such as Cutler Specialist Protectant Treatment Spray or AG Insulate.
Add bounce to a relaxed style by spritzing ends with a conditioning mist.
Put a few ceramic hot rollers in for three minutes, tops. Relaxed hair is delicate and you don’t want to cause breakage with heat styling.
Shake hair out and spray lightly with a setting mist.
Experiment with hair accessories! There are so many different accessories available: play with them all! They’re great for plan B, when your hair simply isn’t cooperating. Carry a fun barrette or hip headband in your bag for emergencies, or for just when you want a change!
Put the dryer down! Minimize breakage and damage by letting your hair air dry as much as possible.
* A good haircut is key (find an expert here“>
* Sleep on a satin pillowcase
* Don’t shampoo every day
* Comb conditioner through hair in the shower
* Avoid terrycloth towels; use microfiber instead
* Air dry or use a diffuser
* Use styling products suited for your hair type
* NEVER use a brush
* Don’t touch your hair
* A pomade is great for mid-day touch ups
* Apply styling products to dripping wet hair
“I want to teach [my kids] about all religions [and culture], and I’m trying to find a way to do that. And when it comes to the subject of adoption, like when my daughter, who’s African, wants her hair to look straight like mummy’s . . . and I look for a Barbie that’s African, and the African Barbie has straight hair! And you know, why has Disney never made a film with an African-American princess?”
The folks at Bumble and bumble are bringing curlies together. This past September, they introduced curlconscious.com — a site that celebrates curls for their dynamic, inherently unpredictable nature; where curlies can unite in the face of a straight-laced culture.
The Bumble website allows visitors to design their own paisley.
The site’s Curl Manifesto proclaims curlies as trailblazers, and tells us to escape the tyranny of straighteners, blow-dryers, flat irons and all means of curl oppression. You can learn about their fabulous line of Bb.Curl Conscious Products, Chime In on curly polls, and read entertaining Curl Facts.
The cornerstone of the site is the Bb. Curl Community, which gives us curlies a chance to collectively stand up for our wondrous waves. It features the Curl Gallery — where you can post your photo to the image grid, write a curl slogan and design your own paisley (the ancient Indian mark of individuality featured on the Bb.Curl Conscious bottles”>. Bumble and bumble will periodically choose a few lucky curlies to be featured on Bumbleandbumble.com, so visit curlconscious.com today and make your mark!
If you, or someone close to you, has ever considered wearing their hair in its natural state (not pressed or chemically processed”>, then Nappyisms by Linda “Mosetta” Jones is a must buy! “Mosetta,” who received her name from a friend because, like Moses, she has been chosen to lead her people to the “Promised Strand” — the unaltered texture of natural black hair.
Without being preachy, “Mosetta” — also a beloved and long-time columnist for NaturallyCurly.com— provides readers with a booklet filled with informative segments, like essays about so-called “good hair” in the black community, a dictionary on nappy hair terms, and a helpful section full of quick come backs for nappy-headed people to use on others who ask silly questions about their decision to be sans chemicals. A perfect example of this would be the seven different choices of “snap backs” to the question of “What happened to your hair?” A sassy “snap back” of “It decided to stop pretending,” is one of many retorts one could use on people who ask questions that are really none of their business.
The light-hearted way with which “Mosetta” treats the subject matter allows the book to come off as non-judgmental. She even has a 12 step “Permaholic” program outlined for people who are beginning their natural journey through “transitioning” or going for “The Big Chop” (all terms listed or described in the book”>. This is not a book that tries to describe how “bad” relaxers are, instead it seeks to give a voice to how beautiful natural black hair is and that’s what puts it at the top of the list.
Super Star Gift Ideas for the Curlies in Your Life
Looking for the perfect gift for the curly in your life? We can help you, no matter your budget or their hair type
Check out the new Jingle Box!
Get a $50 CurlMart gift certificate and a 4oz. bottle of Curl Keeper in a cute box decorated
for the holidays (Christmas or Hanukkah”> – the perfect gift for curlies on your list.
Best of the Best Inspired Collection
Like Carrie of “Sex and the City,”
money is no object when it comesto looking good. Treat her and her
hair to the Best of the Best Inspired
Collection.
Essentials Extra Collection
She’s wild and adventurous, like Cheetah Girls Adrienne, Kiely and Sabrina. She’s always up for a new look – super curly one day and straight the next. Get her an Essentials Extra Collection.
Curly Temple Curly Cocktail
She’s sweet and sassy like Sophie Martinez (Madison Pettis”> on Disney’s “Corey in the House.” No straightening for her! Get her a Curly Temple Curly Cocktail, with products perfect for young curlies.
Jessicurl’s California Cool Collection
She’s got the BoHo look down to a T. She likes things easy and natural, like Tara Lindman (Mary-Kate Olson”> on “Weeds.” She’ll be stoked to find the Jessicurl’s California Cool Collection under the tree. Or check out one of our beautiful This is J headbands.
Curlaccino Curly Cocktail
She likes her hair wild, free and natural, like Erykah Badu. The bigger, the better! She’ll love the Curlaccino Curly Cocktail with a selection of luscious products that can be combined to keep her ‘fro looking its best.
Your Personal Shopper Collection
She’s wacky and neurotic, like Samantha (Christina Applegate”> on “Samantha Who?” She likes to primp and try out new products and combinations. Your Personal Shopper Collection is perfect for her, guaranteed to give her exactly what she wants.
You-Build-It DevaCurl Kit
She’s practical and no-nonsense, like Dr. Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh”> on “Grey’s Anatomy.” She doesn’t have the time or desire to fuss with her ringlets. Get her the You-Build-It DevaCurl Kit.
Curlarita Curly Cocktail
She’s sporty yet sophisticated, like SportsCenter’s Sage Steele. Whether covering the Super Bowl or the World Series, she needs her hair to look its best. She’ll love a Curlarita Curly Cocktail — an easy-to-use collection of styling products guaranteed to keep her 3c curls looking great.
Curlisto Travel Kit
He’s “Living the Dream” like Nick Jonas. He knows those curls get the girls, and he is willing to spend time on them to get them looking just right, even when he’s on the road. Stuff his stocking with a Curlisto Travel Kit.
Hot Buttered Curls Curly Cocktail
He sings, he acts, he boxes, he jumps rope. He does things his own way, like actor Corbin Bleu. But he needs a little help to keep those kinks looking their best. Get him a Hot Buttered Curls for his 4A Curls – a combination of styling products complete with a recipe card to help guide him.
Still haven’t found the perfect gift? Check out CurlMart.
The singer’s real hair is a curly mop, as revealed when she made a rare appearance without her trademark wig.
Winehouse was pictured in the doorway of her north London home as she brought cheese on toast for the waiting paparazzi.
The 25-year-old has sported the towering beehive for the past couple of years, save for a brief spell when she dyed her hair peroxide blonde and wrapped it in a Dot Cotton-style headscarf.
She once admitted: “I’m quite an insecure person. I’m very insecure about the way I look. I mean, I’m a musician, not a model. The more insecure I feel, the bigger my hair has to be.”
The most frustrating thing that people with curly hair experience is that once you put on a hat, helmet, hair band or any other hair accessory, you are committed to keeping it on. Otherwise, you will have a style disaster on your hands.
Unfortunately, hair sprays, waxes, pomades and polishes are not effective for fixing curly hair styles. Tweek is specifically developed to rebuild broken hairstyles for these conditions. As no two curly heads are the same, the techniques needed for success with Tweek will vary from one person to the next. Tweek is effective on all categories of curly hair. Because of this, it is essential to understand how Tweek works and how it will work for you.
For fine curly hair, it is all about rebuilding or “tweeking” your hairstyle, starting at the root area. Curly heads know that more movement will result in more volume. Tweek has a non-greasy formula that will allow you to apply it in small amounts to the root area and slowly create movement where needed to create volume. The focus is at the root area. Once you have dealt with the roots and worked Tweek into your hair, squeeze the rest of the Tweek through to the ends with your hands. It helps to flip your hair over forward to reach the scalp.
Thick curly hair does not usually require extra volume. In this case, Tweek will control flyaway hair that pops up at the end of a day or on day two or three. At this stage, rub Tweek in between your hands and smooth onto the outer layer, flattening and controlling flyaways. For extremely thick hair use a generous amount and squeeze through to the ends as if you were going to make a pony tail, then let go and allow your hair to settle on its own.
Other scenarios where you can use Tweek:
Wearing hats, helmets or hoodys: These are among the greatest offenders that will flatten curls and hairstyles. Make sure to have open fingers, use a large amount of Tweek and drag your fingers through the scalp area. Once at the root area close your fingers and make a tight grip at the scalp. Use a little bit of movement and you will immediately lift and fix your hairstyle.
Ponytails : Curlyheads have a tendency to stretch their curls out when pulling their hair back into a pony tail. This weakens the curls, especially around the face area. In this case, apply Tweek throughout the full strand of the hair. Straight sections will require more attention. Squeeze your hair in your palm and hold for a couple of seconds, allowing time for the curl to reform. Hang your head over forward and squeeze the curls into place. This will give you the curl and style you are looking for. For extremely flat and overstretched hair, you will need the help of our Roller Jaw Clamps to reform your curl. Dampen your hair or the Roller Jaw Clamp and proceed with the Tweek application to create lift and support at the root area and fix your style.
