CurlMane

Not all frizz is “bad.”—

For some of us, frizzy is the texture we are born with. Frizz is what makes our hair big & voluminous.

I’m a stickler for using the word in the right connotation.

So when playing your part in promoting inclusivity when discussing textured hair, remember to choose your words wisely. Your frizz is beautiful.

“Unwanted frizz” is a pain in the ass.😙
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HAIR OIL 💧:

IMO, oil is one of THE most misunderstood products in hair care. For years we have all been marketed products that claim to be ‘100% oil’...’organic’..’moisturizing/hydrating’ yet packed with silicones, toxic ingredients and even alcohol (yikes!)
In an effort to keep this post fairly short let me share a few tips about oil that can be helpful:

• Oil does NOT hydrate. I repeat it does NOT add any moisture to the hair! Oil is quite literally the exact opposite of water.
• Not all oil is created equal. The process of extraction is very important when choosing oils because this will determine its potency and effectiveness. Choose cold-pressed oils when purchasing.
•Look for added fillers and additional ingredients, especially silicones. These will build up on your hair overtime.

So now you’re probably wondering ‘Eek!When the heck do I use oil?’ :
•100% cold pressed oils that are suitable for your hair type & texture (not just any old oil) are incredible for adding nutritive fatty acids into hair to help keep it strong. It will also add shine✨
•If you heat style, you CAN use an oil with silicone as this will typically give your hair a bit of protection against heat exposure. Just be cautious not to use temperatures over 365F which is damaging for all hair types.
•If your hair is already dry, oil is not the answer. Hair will be even more dry after you apply it. Oil should only be applied to properly hydrated hair.( ie, right after the shower or freshly styled hair).

There’s a lot more I can add but let’s keep this caption at a reasonable length.
👇🏽How do you feel about hair oils?

Let’s chat product storage —

As a professional I try SO MANY PRODUCTS that has left every drawer, cupboard and bathroom overflowing with so many bottles over the years. Maybe you may feel like you *need* all of these things but I can assure you that you do not. You know the expiration label on the back of makeup? It also applies to haircare. Overtime formulas separate, change colors and can even become moldy🤮.

If you need to decide whether to keep or toss something just turn it around and check the recommended time of use. If you’ve had it longer than that - toss that bad boy away.

And here’s a tip to get the momentum going;
What’s a better time to C L E A R O U T the clutter than mercury retrograde?

It’s written in the stars boo.😘💫🪐 @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania