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NaturallyCurly was featured in Self magazine in July 2008.
NaturallyCurly was featured in the USA Weekend July 6 issue.
NaturallyCurly was featured in the USA Weekend July 6 issue.
NaturallyCurly was featured in “Celebrity Hair Styles Short Styles” Fall 2008 issue.
See Titi of Miss Jessie’s discuss and demonstrate Baby Buttercreme.
Alagio, the maker of the Crazy Curl line of hair products, is looking for the curly who can tell us best how their hair reflects their personality. For the month of July, submit your photos and a short description of why you are a crazy curly. One lucky winner will receive the entire Silk Obsession and Crazy Curl collections once every three months for a year. Enter here.
Frank Dancevic
Frank Dancevic’s hair — fulsome, wild and richly brown — has to be among the most impressive in tennis. It sort of sprouts from his scalp, each strand having a mind of its own. During matches, a white headband just barely succeeds in restraining his unruly bustle.
The resident of Niagara Falls, Ont., has not had it cut in seven months.
“I’m trying to see how far it can go, but it gets annoying because I have really curly hair,” Dancevic said after beating David Nalbandian at Wimbledon on Monday.
“If I don’t put the perfect conditioner in it,” he added, spreading his hands wide from his head, “it kind of goes out here.”
Carlos Flores
Mario Diab Salon
62 Crosby St.
New York, NY 10012
(212″>226-6595NC: What is your philosophy about curly hair?
Carlos: Well, I am a true believer that curls should be embraced for what they are – a gift you were born with and not a curse. Curly hair is just misunderstood. Yes, curly hair can be a bit unruly, just like a 2 year old or a 16 year old without rules or guidance. So, creating a routine that works for your curl type is the first step.
NC: How often should curly hair be cut?
Carlos: Since curly is generally a slow grower, you should be able to go anywhere from four to six months. Hairstyles play a factor. Shorter styles need more upkeep, while longer styles can go longer between cuts. If you are trying to grow it out, you can even go up to a year between cuts, but only if the hair is kept in a healthy condition.
NC: What are some easy tips to reduce frizz?
Carlos: The best tip I have is to never rinse out all your daily conditioner. You should always leave some in – anywhere from silk to seaweed. This a full-proof gauge you can use to help deal with humidity. You want to lean toward seaweed when it’s very humid.
NC: Why do you cut curly hair dry?
Carlos: I cut curly hair dry because I get a better read on the hair. When the hair is wet, it is no longer curly. It is straight hair. I feel a lot of times that stylists lose sight of a thing called the spring factor. When curly hair is cut wet, it is one length. When it dries, you may end up with something entirely different. I feel when you’re giving a dry cut, there are no hidden surprises. What you see is what you get.
NC: How often should one deep condition curly hair?
Carlos: As often as humanly possible. I think you can deep condition while doing other things, such as watching TV, working out and, best of all, sleeping. A great tip is to work the conditioner through the hair until it feels like seaweed. Then, put it up in a bun and put a shower cap on past the hairline. Tie a scarf or bandana around it and go right to sleep. It’s not the prettiest look, but it works. Keeping curly hair well moisturized is part of the healing process, and can only promote growth.
NC: How do you feel when curly hair is said to be “in style”?
Carlos: I feel that curly is a lifestyle, not just a style. Straight hair that is set to be curly… now that’s a style! On the other hand, if it being called “in style,” and it can bring on curl pride, I am all for it. I feel that curly is the new norm. I think that at least 80 percent of us have a curl pattern.
NC: Do you think anyone has bad curls?
Carlos: No, I don’t think there is anybody with bad curls – just really bad habits. We were all taught to treat our hair as if it were straight. We were told to brush it 100 times a day to keep it healthy, which for curls is just torture. I love to teach the next generation of curlies good habits so they don’t have to hate their hair, which sadly is how most of us grew up.
NC: What tips and advice can you give moms with curly kids?
Carlos: Start them early in breaking the cycle of bad habits. An important tip is to use a satin or silk pillowcase so the next morning those curls are less disheveled. Then, all you will have to do is clean and refine the curls with a little spray bottle of water and conditioner. It also helps to give them that daily affirmation of how special they are to have curly hair.
Ben Askren hopes his curly hair gets him some attention in Beijing.
Ben Askren is headed to Beijing this summer for the summer Olympics. Askren’s toughness, work ethic and competitive grit have been compared to boxing great Muhammed Ali.
But his trademark curly hair has gained him as much recognition as anything. In a recent press conference, Askren told reporters “I actually don’t really like my hair that much, but I’m a man of realism, and I realize that people like gimmicks. I’m going to Beijing and my hair’s going to be my gimmick. Hopefully, I’ll get a sponsorship or two, maybe get some money out of having stupid, curly hair.”
Stephanie Izard
Tito’s Handmade Vodka has created some spring cocktails to celebrate NaturallyCurly’s two newest cocktails.
Tito-Rita
1½ oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
½ oz. Cointreau3 oz. sweet & sour*
Garnish with lime
Tito Mojito
2 oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Muddled blackberries, basil, simple syrup and ginger
Fill with soda
Garnish with lime
Cucumber Martini
2 oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
1 oz simple syrup**
¾ oz. fresh lemon juice3 slices peeled English cucumber
3 drops green Tabasco
Fresh cilantro
Muddle cilantro, cucumber, syrup and lemon juice.
Add vodka. Shake and double strain. Add Tabasco
Lemon Drop Martini
1½ oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
½ oz. Cointreau or limoncelloSplash lemon juice & simple syrup**
Sugar rim
Apple Tini
1½ oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
½ oz. Apple PuckerGarnish with cherry or apple slice
Tito’s Sonic
1½ oz. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Fill with half tonic & half soda
Garnish with a lime
*Sweet & sour
Combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water until sugar is completely dissolved. Add 1 cup fresh lime juice and 1 cup fresh lemon juice and refrigerate.
**Simple syrup
2 parts sugar
1 part water
Bring the water to a boil.
Dissolve the sugar into the boiling water.
Once the sugar is dissolved completely, remove the pan from the heat.
Allow to cool completely and use or bottle and store in the refrigerator.
Syesha curly
We’ve come to expect it from American Idol. Beautiful girls with curls are transformed, week by week, into cookie-cutter, straight-haired lookalikes.
Syesha straight
First season, there was Tamyra Gray. Season 2, Kimberley Locke got the Idol treatment — her wild ringlets becoming tamer by the week. Jennifer Hudson got the straight makeover in Season 3, always to the rave reviews of judges who seem to feel uncomfortable with any kind of texture. At least they let Season 4’s Nadia Turner rock her curls, but they tamed down Carrie Underwood’s Botticelli long waves. Season 5’s Lisa Tucker didn’t make it far enough for them to get their flatiron onto her long curls. Jordin Sparks, who came onto the scene with her big voice and big, amazing ringlets, now rarely sports any texture after her Idol makeover. And now there’s Syesha Mercado — beautiful Syesha. Her amazing ‘fro is a part of her unique style.
They wouldn’t think of messing with Jason Castro’s long dreadlocks. Yet they can’t keep their hands off Syesha’s hair, attaching extensions and eliminating any sign of a curl or kink.
American Idol, at its core, is a talent competition. And Syesha has loads of it. Let her do what she does best, without sacrificing her natural beauty.
Hair’s How
April 2008
Getting Kate Husdon’s gorgeous waves requires four stages.
To get Kate Hudson’s signature Bohemian Wave, stylist David Babaii breaks the process down into four stages: drying, sectioning, curling and styling.
To get started, Babaii sprays her entire head with David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and scrunches it into the hair. This gives just the right texture and movement.
“I always dry her hair using my hands, moving the hair in various directions until dry,” Babaii says.
Once dry, he sections her hair into three different parts. This is vital so you have constant control of the hair at all times. He uses three to four different sized ceramic curling irons to create her classic Bohemian wave. Taking small “V” shaped strands, he wraps the hair around the outside of the closed barrel, leaving the ends free. To complete the look, he runs his fingers up the partially curled strand to get a dramatic “wild” look.
For additional lift or volume at the scalp area, he uses David Babaii for WildAid Root Lift. To complete the look, he sprays additional David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray and have Kate flip her head down and over.
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake has crammed an impressive amount into his 12 years in the ‘biz. He found fame as a Mousketeer, lead singer of ‘N Sync and Britney’s other half before promising to “bring sexy back” in his solo career. Music aside, he’s managed to start a charitable foundation, launch his own clothing label, branch out into acting and work on his golf handicap, as well as step out with Hollywood stars such as Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel.
But did you know that Justin’s famously curly hair was the bane of his life during middle school. He recalls: “That was the thing everybody teased me about. They called me brillo pad. I was always trying to either straighten the crap out of it or cut it all off. In second grade I took like paper scissors and cut my hair all uneven… That’s the only time I ever really got a spanking.”
Source: Digital Spy
Shirley Temple
As a cheery, cheeky curly cherub, she was the perfect antidote to the Depression. Today she turns 80, but nothing can take away the magic of Shirley Temple.
She became a national institution: there were Shirley Temple dolls, toys, and clothes (including a line in bathing suits”>. “I stopped believing in Santa Claus when I was six,” she recalled. “Mother took me to see him in a department store and he asked me for my autograph.”
For curly kids everywhere, she became an adorable role model. She rocked those blond ringlets. There was no other child star before or since who has been as popular or who demonstrated such extraordinary talents as singer, dancer and actor. Happy birthday, Shirley.
