How to Find the Right Stylist for Your Curls Use consultations, portfolios and specific questions to evaluate a stylist’s texture knowledge.
How to Get Root Volume Without Creating a Frizz Halo Balance volume and smoothness through styling direction, hold and drying technique.
The Low-Tension Protective Styles We’re Wearing This Fall Explore styles that use less pulling, less gel and more of your natural texture.
Root Clipping for Wavy & Curly Hair: Small Clips, Bigger Volume Use strategic clip placement to lift the roots while your hair dries.
Should You Style Your Curls Soaking Wet or Damp? Choose your styling moisture level based on your texture and desired finish.
The Gel Cast Explained: How to Get Defined Curls Without the Crunch Learn why a cast forms, when to break it and why touching too early creates frizz.
Are You Applying Your Curl Products the Right Way? Each motion distributes product differently and changes clumping, volume and frizz.
Do You Really Need to Finger-Coil Your Curls? Use finger coiling strategically instead of feeling obligated to shape every strand.
How to Get Better Curl Clumps With a Brush Learn how tension, angle, section size and water level affect your results.
Which Hair Oil Is Best for Your Curls? Compare oils by weight, spread, softness and realistic benefits.