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Ouidad Deep Treatment
Q: I have a 3a hair, but I straightened it too much and my curls don’t really go curly any more. it is kind of dead and dry. What can I do to fix it?
Ouidad: Start out with a good hair cut to get rid of those limp ends. Use a Deep Treatment Intensive Conditioner with proteins and amino acids every 2 weeks to get it back to its healthy condition. Let it down naturally (no more straightening iron!”> and you should see your natural curl come back.
Dear Ouidad: I have 2b hair and lots (and I mean a ton”> of it. My scalp is always dry and flaky; I try exfoliating to no avail. What’s a girl to do?
Ouidad: If you have hard water in your shower, that would irritate the scalp more and you’ll need a clarifying shampoo to restore balance to your hair. Water Works shampoo uses fruit extracts, botanicals and vitamins to remove residue and hard water build up that can leave your scalp dry and flaky. Another important thing to do is to use water soluble styling products and gentle conditioners.
Q: I have 3b hair very similar to Julianna Margulies: very tight ringlets. Many times, when my hair is almost dry I put it in a bun to stretch the curls a bit. But I think I’d like to get my hair relaxed into a wavier texture. Is this possible, and how much would it cost?
Ouidad: Yes, it’s possible. First you want to start by conditioning and preparing your hair, because even though it’s a mild procedure, you still want to get your hair in good strong condition beforehand. As for price, it depends on length and volume but to soften a full head of hair at the Ouidad salons, the price starts at $250. You would usually want to back up the treatment with protein deep-conditioning treatment.
Q: I have 3a/3b hair and about 6 or 7 months ago my products started giving me acne around my hair line and on my forehead. I’m currently using L’oreal ever pure frizz free serum, Garnier Fructis leave-in conditioner, Pantene Pro-V curl mousse, and Pantene and Garnier hairspray. And have also tried every product/brand you can get at a drug store. Help please!
Ouidad: You can substitute for those products these Ouidad products: Shine Glaze Serum, Moisture Lock leave-in conditioner, PlayCurl Mousse, and Styling Mist. Ouidad products are free of heavy oils and are water soluble so that should clear up the acne around the hairline.
Ouidad Moisture Lock
Dear Ouidad: My hair is several different textures but the middle is extremely dry. I use Carol’s Daughter hair milk and healthy hair butter on my ends. I put in 2 French braids at night and tie with a silk scarf. I undo the braids in the morning. My hair feels soft all day but it still looks dry. Help!!!
A: Dryness occurs from the inside out for curly hair. Condition the inside with a deep treatment product with proteins and amino acids every two weeks and ensure you use a moisturizing shampoo when you wash your hair such as my Curl Quencher. For styling apply leave-in conditioner and comb through to create a moisture foundation; experiment with amounts, but I recommend a half-dollar-size amount or less.
Ouidad PlayCurl Foam
Q: A product question for you. I have really fine, chin-length curly hair—I’d say about 3A because it is ringlet-y round the front and reasonably curly at the back. I need to use a product that gives it some volume and hold but that helps keep the curls in shape, too. I have been using Aveda Confixor on it but this isn’t really designed for curly hair and I’d like to experiment with a few other products. I am from the UK so things that are available over here are best!
Ouidad: First, avoid using cream products as they weigh down the hair; use a gel instead. Use a light spray leave-in conditioner, like Botanical Boost, to create a moisture foundation and follow up with a volumizing mousse, like Ouidad PlayCurl Foam, to add and hold shape.
Curly Hair Solutions’ Tweek is a very unique product, and learning how to use it more effectively can vary from one curly head to another.
Because of its popularity, we have come up with several new and effective techniques that have evolved since we originally launched Tweek. Our latest and greatest technique can get your “day four” hairstyle back to looking as fresh as it was on day one and create endless volume and body. This technique is perfect for people with medium to loose curls.
With your hands, apply Tweek to your hair from roots to ends. Hang your head over forwards so you are able to heat your hair by using a diffuser. Get your hair heated up as hot as you can handle. When you stop heating and your hair starts cooling down, scrunch and squeeze your curls back to life.
Tweek is the perfect tool to hold and support each curl in position during the cooling down phase. You will have a “WOW” experience, and will be shocked at how effective heating Tweek can be. By using Curl Keeper and Tweek, you will ensure one hundred percent frizz-free fresh hairstyles every day.
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Q: Can you please help me find out my real hair type? After showering, I dry my hair with the diffuser and I’m scrunching it as it dries without putting any chemical in it, it looks like it is 2c or sometimes 2b. But there are times that I wouldn’t shampoo my hair for a week or more that it looks like 2a with the slight wave. Then after washing and using a diffuser, it is a lot wavier again.
Ouidad: When you use a diffuser it is enhancing curls. To find your actual curl pattern let your hair dry naturally with no products in it. Start incorporating lightweight, water-soluble styling products to keep your natural waves.
Q: How often do I trim my hair?
A: Every 10-12 weeks. Often stylists will recommend 6-8 weeks, but this is not necessary for curly hair (when you get a cut tailored for your type”>.
Q: I have 3b/c hair, probably more 3c. It’s very messy and not nice. It’s quite long but the curls are still very tight, which makes the length look shorter. I used to have Yuko on my hair but its too straight. I look ugly and can’t manage curly hair, I also don’t like short hair and was wondering if anyone knew if there was anything I could do to make the curl looser, like a wave or very big curls. I’d be more happy. Any advice would be great.
Ouidad: Japanese straightening can cause significant damage to your hair. If you are near a Ouidad salon in New York or Los Angeles, I would recommend coming in for the Deep Treatment service to help get your hair back to a healthier condition. If not, I would still recommend using an at home deep conditioning treatment full of amino acids and proteins to help improve your hair’s health. Then you can use a mild relaxer or softening to loosen the roots, but be careful not to touch the past-treated hair because you can incur additional breakage.
Ouidad Botanical Boost
Q: I know you’re not supposed to shampoo daily but then how do you restyle your hair the next day with all the leftover product? Like when I use products to style it curly then the next day I want to style it curly again but it looks bad if I wash two days in a row?
Ouidad: First, you want to make sure your styling products are water-soluble, which allows you to be able to just wet and condition the next day. Also before re-doing your hair entirely, you can simply refresh your curls in the morning with a spray leave- in conditioner like Botanical Boost, which will revive your style.
Dear Ouidad: I have red, thick, curly 3A hair. I would like to wear curly more often and I use leave-in but it is always flat or I have weird-looking curls.
Ouidad: I recommend using a diffuser and trying PlayCurl Volumizing Mousse (applied after leave-in conditioner“> to get more curls and volume. Using my Rake & Shake technique, dispense two pumps of the mousse to palms and work evenly through sections of damp hair. Starting at the nape area, take a 2” section of hair from ear to ear, and rake through; holding section at the end, then shake to reset your curl pattern. Repeat entire process, working in sections to the top of the head.
Then for additional volume, use duckbill clips to add height to the crown of the hair and allow you to position how the curls fall. To properly position curls, open clip no more than a half-inch to inch wide. Gently slide clip along scalp and keep it as close to root as possible. Position clips to lift the hair evenly across the crown, working from front to back. Dry hair with a diffuser or allow to air dry. Remove clips when hair is dry, and you will have added height and no flatness.
Rake & Shake
Q: I need help with my hair. I’m half white and half Hispanic, and my hair is naturally curly, thick and coarse. I just recently got it trimmed, layered and thinned, since I’m growing it out. My hair seems to frizz a lot. I need help or tips on fighting the frizz that seems to be on the top of my mop and sides. I’m currently using these products: Catwalk Sexy Curls, Pureology, and Bed Head Curls Rock. Not all at the same time, though. Would it help to use a good shampoo and conditioner? As you can see I have a lot of questions it would be FAB if you would please help me out.
Ouidad: Deep Treatment will help with the frizz, but if the products you are using are based with oils, wax, alcohol, or silicone they tend to dry the hair out more. Try sticking to products that are water-soluble and protein-based. Using a specialized shampoo and conditioner definitely helps fight frizz. I recommend trying our Curl Quencher Shampoo and Conditioner as it focuses on moisturizing curls.
Ouidad’s 12-Minute Deep Treatment Intensive Conditioner
Dear Ouidad: I need to get a curly hair cut but live in the Caribbean where specialists are lacking!! They all seem to handle relaxed hair well but I am skeptical about curly hair!!! HELP! This is horrible!! I transitioned from relaxed to natural about 2 yrs ago so I’m sure I have split ends. I have not had a deep treatment of any kind and my hair is dry, tangles quickly, but surprisingly very little breakage!! Any tips on how to get a curl cut at an ordinary salon?
A: If you can not find a stylist who is versed in Carving and Slicing, find one who uses a vertical cutting motion on small sections of hair, as this reduces the weight of curls.
Do not allow a stylist to “layer, texturize or thin” your curls. Layering can create a shelf-like effect, with shorter layers that can look like thick sausages. Texturizing, on the other hand, creates frizz and unevenness to curl patterns, while thinning can result in lopsided effect, in which half of a curl shrinks and the other half remains long and limp.
Deep treatments are definitely necessary to help with split ends. Use the Ouidad Deep Treatment Intensive Conditioner every two weeks and you’ll see a definite improvement.
Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
A: Deep condition your hair every other week and get a good curly cut every 10-12 weeks. Also using a frizz-fighting gel on wet hair (I recommend Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel”> before styling can help tame your curls and keep flyaways down.
Dear Ouidad: I have really thick 3b hair and I want to get it cut so that it’s not so bulky, but I live in London and there doesn’t seem to be any good hairdressers near me. What do you recommend?
A: If you cannot find a stylist who is versed in Carving and Slicing, find one who uses a vertical cutting motion on small sections of hair, as this reduces the weight of curls.
Do not allow a stylist to “layer, texturize or thin” your curls. Layering can create a shelf-like effect, with shorter layers that can look like thick sausages. Texturizing, on the other hand, creates frizz and unevenness to curl patterns, while thinning can result in lopsided effect, in which half of a curl shrinks and the other half remains long and limp.
Dear Ouidad: I was recently involved in a burn accident that resulted in loss of some hair, damage to my scalp, and damage to the rest of my hair. I have always wanted to have straight, sleek hair and I’m considering thermal reconditioning. Another part to this is that I also have dark brown hair (level 2-3″>, but have colored and highlighted it to a level 7-8 blond. After waiting a while longer until my scalp heals up more, do you think it would be safe to keep up the coloring and highlighting as well as starting the thermal reconditioning?
A: After you are completely healed, you can choose what you like, but you should embrace your curls! Be aware that highlighting, coloring, AND thermal reconditioning will cause a lot of damage to your already-delicate hair. I would choose one of those treatments that you just can’t live without and then make sure you’re getting your hair cut every 8-10 weeks and using Deep Treatment twice a month to strengthen and protect against total damage.
The only rule I have when it comes to makeup is that rules are meant to be broken! As a makeup artist, I am inspired by color, by life and by nature, and I must confess, many, many times, by a set of wild Shu Uemura fake lashes!
When a client sits in my chair and proclaims, “I’m an Autumn,” “Warm tones look best,” or “I don’t wear red,” I feel it is the perfect time to step outside the box. This month, I referenced the masterminds of color at Pantone to bring you the latest and greatest in color trends. Fall 2009 is ALL about experimenting — “mixing your favorite timeless neutrals with color wheel opposites”! You can take your Truly Toffees and add a splash of Russian Red or pair Martini Green with Royal Blue or Purple. You can also mix Rich Teals with Honey Yellow when playing up your eyes or deciding what to wear! Iron has been labeled the new black and looks gorgeous when softened with a color that resembles Crème Brulée.
I love sultry eyes, and this season we can gently make a leap into something new by keeping our tried and tested favorites and adding a splash of vivid color.
Look #1 Iron & Crème Brulée tones on the eyes paired with a touch of sheer berry lip stain…
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Eyes: 
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Lancôme Eye Shadow Quad (Limited Edition”> Golden Audacity $42.00 |
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Eyeliner: 
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M·A·C ‘Penultimate’ Eye Liner $16.50 |
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Mascara: 
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Shu Uemura in basic black $27.50 |
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Lips: 
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Laura Mercier Lip Stain in Peach Glaze $20.00 |
Look #2 Martini Green with Royal Blue on the eyes and faux feather strip lashes for fun! Shimmery nude gloss on the lips….
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Face: 
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Giorgio Armani ‘Face Fabric’ Foundation #002 |
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Eyes: 
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NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Rated R $32.00 |
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Cheeks: 
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philosophy ‘the supernatural blush duo in Healthy/Happy $25.00 |
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Lips: 
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Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss in Golden Nude $29.00 |
Look #3 Mochas & Caramels on the eyes paired with a Boysenberry color on the lips…
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Face: 
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Giorgio Armani ‘Luminous Silk’ Foundation shade #02 $58.00 |
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Eyes: 
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Guerlain Ombré Éclat Eyeshadow Russian Beauty Palette in Tsarina $58.00 |
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Eyeliner: 
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M·A·C Splashproof PowerPoint Eye Pencil in Industry $14.50 |
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Mascara:
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Shu Uemura in basic black $27.50 |
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Cheeks: 
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Global Goddess Chai Cheek Blush in Sattva $20.00 |
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Lips: 
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Russian Doll Lipstick by Nars $24.00 |
