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Dear Ouidad:
My daughter is 7-years-old and biracial. When she was younger, she had silky curls, but I may have sabotaged her hair while desperately trying to find the right products for her hair. Now she has semi kinky, frizzy, dry curls that tangle badly. She loves to wear her hair down, but its torture for both of us because after an hour or so, it’s like a fuzz ball. How can we achieve a softer, less tangled look that hangs down over her shoulders when she wears her hair loose? Please help my little princess get her “look.”
Dear Saboteur:
I would suggest a gentle shampoo and conditioner for your daughter to help repair and nourish her curls. Make sure to shampoo her hair only once a week to cut back on dryness. While conditioning, try not to rinse out all of the conditioner; moisture is the key to beautiful curls! Detangle her curls with a wide tooth comb like my Double Detangler while there is still conditioner. Finish with a moisturizing gel for shiny, frizz-free hair throughout the day. You may also want to try my Rake and Shake styling technique.
Dear Ouidad:
I recently did a store-bought keratin treatment that was only supposed to last for a month, however after three months my curls are still flat. How can I return my hair back to its natural state?Dear Store Bought Flat:
Chemical treatments, like keratin and relaxers can damage and strip away the protective layer of the hair cuticle. It will take time and proper care before your curls are finally restored. To help, try using my Deep Treatment every other week to replenish and revive your curls. A moisturizing shampoo and conditioner will also help restore your curls to their natural state. Please be patient. Only time will bring your hair back, but at least the Deep Treatment will revive what not has been completely damaged. I’m not a fan of any keratin treatment.
Dear Ouidad:
I have really thick, wavy 2C hair and my question is about my scalp, actually. I have a pretty dry scalp and my cosmetologist sister has told me it’s because of all the parabens and sulfates in the products I use. Can you recommend something to help with the itch? I don’t have flakes, though, just itch. I don’t know if switching ALL of my products to P/S-Free is the answer or if just switching my actual styling product would suffice. Thanks for any help you can provide!
Dear Itchy:
The problem may be that you are washing your hair too often. I would consult a dermatologist for more assistance, but over washing strips natural oils. Curls should only be washed once every few days in order to prevent dryness of the scalp and hair. When this is done, sulfates should not be an issue. However, if you would still like to go sulfate free, you should probably switch to a sulfate free shampoo, since shampoo is where sulfates are most often found.
Dear Ouidad:
Hi! My name is Allison. I am 15 years old and I have naturally curly hair (ringlets”>. I really love it and embrace it a lot, but it tends to be flat on the top of my head with no volume. I’d love for it to have volume all over, but I don’t know what cut would be good for me. Help!
Dear Volume-less:
Hi Allison! How your hair looks when it’s dry depends greatly on what you do with it when it’s wet. A tool like my Curl Clips will help to position your curls, create height, or style hair away from the face. For a how-to tutorial, visit my Expert Tips section on Ouidad.com, or watch the video below!
Dear Ouidad:
My hair is very similar to yours in color, texture, length, etc. What styling and care products do you use on your hair? I need help! Mine gets frizzy and doesn’t stay curly!
Dear My Curly Doppleganger:
Okay, you asked for it! I do my Deep Treatment every two weeks. I shampoo with Water Works, alternating with my Clear and Gentle Shampoo and use Balancing Rinse Conditioner.
I always use a dollop of my Moisture Lock Leave-In Conditioner before applying Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel. I finish off my styling regimen with Styling Mist and let my hair dry naturally. I never diffuse my hair winter or summer. I use Botanical Boost to refresh my curls at the end of the day or when my clients touch my hair too many times and it expands on me. I also use it to refresh my curls the next day.
The only changes I make in my products are seasonal. In fall and winter, I use Tress Effects Styling Gel and Botanical Boost. Spring and summer I use my Climate Control and Sun Shield to re-cap my curls.
For Color Care: I use my Deep Treatment three days before I do my color and 10 days after if I didn’t have time to allow my color to set in.
I am frizz free any season, any climate.
Dear Ouidad:
I love my Ouidad hair cut! I bought several of your products and they are wonderful. However, I used the 12 Minute Deep Treatment, following the directions exactly as printed on the bottle, and watched your video too. I did not use an entire bottle as I have short hair, just below my ears. My hair is not super curly, but forms loose curls. My hair was healthy and not excessively dry. After using this treatment my curls were terrible, not forming at all — just a stringy mess for nearly a week. Was this product too heavy for my hair, and should I not use it again?
I used it about three days prior to coloring and adding a few highlights as I thought it would be a good preparation before hair coloring. (Joico is the brand the salon uses”>. I am afraid to use the 12 Minute Treatment again. Did I do something wrong?
Dear Wander-Lost Waves:Deep Treatment was created to work for curl types. I use it on clients with very fine hair, and the combination of restructuring and conditioning proteins can give amazing results, adding bounce and shine. For very few of my clients, I have found that the Deep Treatment can cause this reaction the first time they use it. If you try it again, it should work wonders with restoring your curl condition. On a regular basis, you can also try a lightweight conditioner for classic curls like my Balancing Rinse. This will leave hair silky and soft without ever weighing it down. To keep your hair protected and moisturized, leave a little bit of conditioner on the ends of your hair.
Dear Ouidad:
My hair is thick, curly and dry. Recently, I had my hair cut from long to short, and my stylist used a razor to decrease my hair volume. I am desperate — I feel my hair is ugly now and I can’t find any way to style my hair.
Dear At a Loss:
The first step to reversing damage to your ends is a nourishing Deep Treatment every other week! Deep Treatment penetrates through the hair cuticle to repair the internal structure of your curls, restoring bounce and controlling frizz. Also, try using an ultra hydrating leave in conditioner like my Moisture Lock Leave-in Conditioner on your ends and dry areas. This creates a “moisture foundation” by infusing individual strands with conditioning proteins vital to healthy hair and great looking curls! It can also be used sparingly as a styling lotion to touch up dry curls in between shampoo.
Tip: NEVER use a razor on curly hair; it will shave the hair shaft in half causing more expansion and frizz!
Dear Ouidad:
I have had type 3a curly hair my entire life. Last year, I cut my hair that was down my back up to my neck. Since that time, my curls have left me! My hair went from a 3a to less than a 2a. I used to be able to throw some gel in my hair and leave the house with no problems. Now, gel or mousse just doesn’t do it for me anymore.
I have been straightening my hair because it no longer looks right with my hair wet. I have also been putting my hair in a ponytail because I don’t feel confident about my hair any more. Please help me! I don’t know what to do! Should I perm my hair? I thought that growing my hair out would do the trick, but it didn’t. I had it down to my bra line, and NOTHING!
I just recently had someone who was Ouidad certified cut my hair. When he styled it, it came out too crunchy and flaky. It was curly though. I tried it at home the next day and it came out wavy. I am desperate to get my curls back. Please HELP ME!
Dear Curl-less:
It sounds like my Certified Stylist was a bit heavy with the amount of products, but applying the products using my “Rake & Shake” technique will definitely get more curl out of your hair. Also, when the hair is very dehydrated (possibly from straightening your hair on regular basis”> the curls can collapse, so a Deep Treatment would be helpful.
My PlayCurl will have you loving your curls again soon! This line was developed to help add volume and encourage curl formation. The PlayCurl Volumizing Shampoo contains a blend of green tea extract, aloe and wheat protein with volumizing polymers which provide a gentle shampoo that livens limp curls and encourages curl formation. Follow this with my PlayCurl Volumizing Conditioner to build fullness and strengthen baby fine curls.
After shampooing and conditioning, apply a nourishing, but volumizing mousse throughout your curls using my “Rake and Shake” technique. Turn head upside down and dry using a diffuser to add curl definition and volume.
Dear Ouidad:
I have hair about 2 inches or so past shoulder length; it has a natural wave. I’m getting older, past 55, and curl/wave is losing its volume. I got a perm, but it was way too tight — I had to use curling iron on parts to loosen up. What a pain, as I wanted something I could wash and let air-dry. The hairdresser used the biggest perm rollers, and when I asked if she could make curls looser by not leaving the solution on for the entire time, she said that would not work.
She did suggest that she take bigger chunks of hair to put in the rollers. Would this help and make my curls looser, or is there something else you might suggest?
Dear Perm Gone Wrong:
While you still have the past perm in your hair, I would not suggest using more chemicals to change your curl, but try to work with your current texture. Build a hair care regimen specific to your curl type with a great shampoo and conditioner like my nourishing Curl Quencher line created to revive and repair aging/dehydrated curls. You should only shampoo and condition your hair two to three times per week maximum.
If your curls need a little extra moisture, treat them every other week with our Deep Treatment to rebuild chemically processed curls and maintain hair’s health with a combination of essential amino acids, proteins and effective moisturizers. In the future your hair stylist can create looser curls by taking bigger sections on large rods, but the time of the processing solution needs to be the same. The deep treatment will also help get you the look you’re going for.
Dear Ouidad:
I’m 13 years old and I need your help. I have 3b hair and it’s very dry, frizzy, and lacks shine. I don’t want to buy any more products because I’ve lost hope. My brand that I use is Suave Professionals. How can I help my hair be beautiful? What are your tips? Are there any ways to help my hair without the use of too many products?Dear Lost Curly:
The one product you should add to your regimen is a Deep Treatment every two weeks. The Deep Treatment feeds and strengthens curls with a combination of essential amino acids, proteins, and effective moisturizers. It really is an essential first step to curly hair, rebuilding the health and liveliness of curls damaged by processing or harsh conditions in the environment. It will condition your curls, reduce frizz, and add a healthy glow to your hair that you (and everyone around you!”> will notice right away.
Dear Ouidad:
I was debating a Curl Softening Treatment to to create loose curls with my 4b hair, similar to Corinne Bailey Rae’s. Is that possible, and is the Curl Softening Treatment permanent?Dear Seeking Softer Curls:
I would definitely recommend a softening treatment to get the look you’re looking for. But remember to work with your natural (and beautiful!”> curl texture before trying any type of treatment.
However, if you do want to get loose curls, make sure you use a New York and Santa Monica Salons. The Softening Treatment is meant to gently loosen curl pattern without the harsh chemicals found in most relaxers.
If you’re just looking for an easier way to style your tight curls, try pairing a Rake & Shake technique to apply Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel.
Dear Ouidad:
I was debating a Curl Softening Treatment to soften my 4b curls to create loose curls like Corinne Bailey Rae’s. Is that possible, and is the Curl Softening Treatment permanent?A:
I would definitely recommend a softening treatment to get the look you’re looking for. But remember to work with your natural (and beautiful!”> curl texture before trying any type of treatment. However, if you do want to create loose curls, make sure you use a gentle Softening Treatment like I have in my New York and Santa Monica Salons. The Softening Treatment is meant to gently create loose curls without the harsh chemicals found in most relaxers.
If you’re just looking for an easier way to style your tight curls, try pairing a leave-in conditioner and anti-frizz styling gel Rake & Shake technique to apply Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel.
Dear Ouidad:
I’m looking for a way to style my type 3a curly hair. I like it long, natural looking and kinda thin, but I don’t want my styling products to make my hair hard or build up at my scalp. I like Taylor Swift’s type of hair; natural looking soft curls, and I’m looking for something like that. I also like Kate Winslet’s curls in “Titanic,” although I know those are not natural. If you know of anything I can try, please let me know! The faster it takes to achieve that look would be the better! No one likes sitting in the bathroom doing their hair all morning! Please, help!A:
Each person’s curls are unique and beautiful! Like your own finger prints! I suggest a shampoo, conditioner and styling product that is appropriate for your curl type to achieve beautiful curls that aren’t weighed down or crunchy, which would be my Curl Quencher Shampoo and Conditioner and Styling Gel. While hair is still damp use my “Rake and Shake” technique with your styling gel to evenly distribute product and keep curls protected and defined. Remember- the amount of hair between your fingers will determine the size of the curl, so I recommend larger sections to get the soft curls you’re looking for.
Another option would be to use my Softening Treatment to loosen the curl pattern. This service is offered only at our New York and Santa Monica salons that specialize in curly hair and is meant to gently loosen the curl pattern without harsh chemicals used in most relaxers.
Dear Ouidad:
My hair is wavy, not curly at all unless I add products. Would you recommend my getting a perm or body wave? I had one many years ago and loved it. The curls were spiral and natural looking. It’s the only way I can think of to get those curls I want and not have to put tons of styling products in my hair and be able to leave the house quickly in the mornings.Dear Wavy:
Wavy hair is gorgeous, too! I always tell my clients in the salon to embrace their natural curl (or wave”> pattern and work with it before going to chemical processes (like perm or softening”>. If you’re really looking to get that curly, wavy look though make sure that you prepare your hair with a nourishing Deep Treatment and get a gentle spiral perm. We’ve come a long way with the perms!
Dear Ouidad:
I love to color my hair and normally do a permanent color and a rinse once a year. I have noticed however that my hair is dry at times and seems to be shedding/breaking (I don’t know the difference”> when I twist it at night. Can you advise me of ways to (a”> get my hair back to a more healthier state, and (b”> color my hair in a more healthy way?.A:
Try these hair coloring tips for healthy hair. Use semi- or demi-color instead of permanent. Also use a Deep Treatment 3 days before coloring and 10 days after coloring to protect and nourish your curls. For coloring services, make sure your stylist is using a gentle coloring system and following with an in-salon Deep Treatment to seal in color (makes it last longer!”> and condition your curls after the processing. Finally, try not to twist your hair because it causes breakage. Instead, gently put your curls on top of your head in a loose ponytail (with soft strip of cloth or scrunchie”> so that there’s less stress on your curls.
Dear Ouidad:
I am 33 years old, have very thick Type 3b hair and I follow most of the below tips:- Use duckbill clips on the crown of your head to lift top curls
- Let hair air dry or use a diffuser
- Once your curls are dry, rub a little pomade into the palm of your hands and smooth over your hair gently
- Do not use a brush or comb on your dry curls
- Reduce tangles by sleeping on a satin pillowcase
Dear Bleached Curls:
Bleach strips the proteins out of your hair, causing your curls to collapse. You should use a Deep Treatment (concentrating the treatment on the bleached hair portions”> every 10 days to revive the proteins that have not been totally stripped so your hair will curl while you grow it out. For styling use a leave-in conditioner and moisturizing styling gel like Moisture Lock and Curl Quencher.
Dear Ouidad: I have 3b natural curls. They are all very curly, but on the back of my head, the hair coming right out of the scalp for a few centimeters is wavy! I really love my curls so I’d like to know what to do to make them ALL curly! I’ll wait for your answer.
A: It’s normal to have several curl and wave patterns on one person. In my salon I do spot perms to get curls even throughout your entire head of hair. I recommend doing these spot perms every 3 months or so.
Dear Ouidad: I’m an 18-year-old African American. I have naturally curly hair, which is slightly wavy in some places. I used to be addicted to using the flat iron and making my hair bone straight. I don’t use the flat iron any more.
I notice when I washed my hair, I lost nearly 40% of my curly hair shape so it’s just poofy (no curls”> in some areas. Is it possible I will ever regain my head of fully 4a type curls? I truly miss them and I want to go back to school with my natural curly hair hanging on my shoulders.
A: YES! It is possible to get your gorgeous curls back. Use a deep conditioning treatment on your curls every week to nourish and repair extreme damage caused by the flat iron.
If you’re near New York or Los Angeles, you can come in for a damage control treatment, which helps bring out and define curls even after severe hot-styling damage. Too much use of flat irons singes out your curl pattern.
