Is it really worth the time it takes to add a heat protectant to your routine? Yes. A million times yes. Straighteners and Blow Dryers can reach anywhereĀ to +200Ā°F, which can easily burn hair (and sometimes break it off). Long term heat protectant free styling can lead to keratin loss, a cracked strand cuticle and change hair colour. Luckily, there...
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We tapped in with the CK team to get the REALITY on their unique andĀ (sometimes) challenging Curl Journey - #NoFilter Necessary! Check out our ride or die picks that TOTALLY changed our lives - weāre pretty sure theyāre going to change yours too.Ā Ā CHRISTINAĀ Marketing I started my curly hair journey after I started working for Curl Keeper!Ā I...
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Ponytail's leaving dents in your once immaculate curls? We've ALL been there. Although gorgeous curlsĀ can make for some KILLERĀ workout selfies, wearing your hair down can get in the way. The time and cost associated withĀ workout hairĀ care is enough to keep us away from the gym, but the experts at The Curly Hair Institute have gathered their do or die tips...
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Before you even think about creatingĀ some gorgeous sun kissed curl looks, you need to think of getting your hairĀ into tip top condition. Looking for some humidity-proof curl tips and tricks?Ā We've asked ourĀ expert stylistsĀ to gathered their fav hot curl summerĀ solutionsĀ to help you along your Curl Journey! Ā Sun exposure & Scalp Sunburns? The suns rays do more than justĀ damageĀ your skin- UV...
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One of the most common problems male curlies have is that they arenāt using the right products for their hair type. Some men with curls try to put the effort in the wrong places: daily washing, over brushing, and over oiling. Curls can be overwhelming, so we asked our expert stylists for their best advice to keep men's curls looking...
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Looking for the perfect item for Hot Curl Summer? Itās officiallyĀ protective styleĀ season! As the weather gets warmer,Ā curlies are more likely to throw on something to give their hair a rest from products and constant manipulation.Ā If youāre looking for fun alternatives to heat stylingĀ or root touch ups check out these 10 ways to style our Badazz Cap that are sure...
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From the momentĀ Curl KeeperĀ® RefreshĀ hit the shelves it flew.Ā It was one of the most successful product launches we as a company, had ever doneā¦why? What was so epic and special about this new "next day" styling product?Ā Ā The idea first came about when we realized that curlies didn'tĀ have a "dry shampoo" solution for prolonging wash days the way...
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If you are new or just getting started in your healthy curl journey, you may have noticed that in the curly girl world, we have a ton of different terminology we use. Some are pretty easy to decipher, āsquish to condishā, āpraying handsā and many more but one in particular that you will absolutely need to understand is SOTC. What...
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Where did the shine go? The lower the temperature, the duller the hair. Why?Ā Two reasons. First, the significant drop in atmospheric moisture levels due to cold and secondly, indoor heating. Dry air outside and inside, essentially suck the moisture from hair leaving it thirsty and dull.Ā The Fix.Ā Moisture Replacement ā and let me tell you the Curl Keeper Dry Oil...
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We visited the Curly Hair Institute, to get the bestĀ adviceĀ on caring for your winter curls. Here's what the stylists had to say about treating even your driest strands! - 1. Add Extra Moisturize Curly hair already needs moisture but when winter comes, so does indoor heating. Result? Extra dry hair! Having a lightweight leave in conditioner that doesnāt just sit...
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