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The Curly Girl Method – A How-to-Guide

January 27, 2020 By //  by Karolin Leave a Comment

 

The Curly Girl Method or CGM has become increasingly popular given that it is the holy grail of hair care routines for beautiful, perfect, fresh out of the salon curls! Every curly girl has had to experience frizz, uneven texture, damage, and even a loss of curl over time. While properly treated and styled curly hair looks stunning, you must know that in order to achieve that, you need to give your hair the time, love, and attention it needs and the CGM is exactly that!

Give this hair care routine a try and we promise that not only will your curls thank you forever, but your hair care routine will become easier and your curls will ALWAYS look effortlessly perfect. Isn’t that every curly girl’s dream? Well, let’s dive in step-by-step into the Curly Girl Method.

STEP 1: Clarifying Wash OR “Final Wash”

This first wash will prep your hair to start the CGM. You want to use a clarifying shampoo to thoroughly cleanse your hair before conditioning. Make sure you wash your scalp really well to remove any product build-up. Once you rinse out the shampoo, you are ready for conditioner. Make sure you only use your fingers to detangle your hair, do not use a comb or a brush since that will only stretch out your curls even more. This process is done once or twice a month.

STEP 2: Co-Wash

Once you have completed your Clarifying wash, you are ready for the Co-Wash. This is how you will wash your hair from this point forward until it’s time for a “Reset Wash” with clarifying shampoo again. Co-washing is basically washing your hair with a clarifying conditioner instead of shampoo. Simply massage the conditioner throughout your scalp just like you would shampoo using your fingertips.

STEP 3: Conditioning (If needed)

After Co-Wash, if you feel that your hair needs additional moisture, you can condition your hair with a thicker and richer conditioner than the one you used for Co-Wash. Yup, that means you need two different conditioners. Use this step to moisturize your hair and detangle your hair using your fingers. Rinse out the conditioner and you are ready to move on to the styling step!

Step 4: Styling Your Curly Hair

Begin your hairstyling in the shower! Applying your curling products with soaking wet hair will yield the best results. It sounds crazy, but we promise it makes all the difference. At the salon, we use a variety of products prescribed for your specific curly needs. If you have more questions about curly girl recommended products, we have a whole blog about that too, simply Click Here.

Step 5: Drying

Once you have applied your hair styling products use a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt and squeeze the excess water out of your hair and wrap your hair.  Then, you can air dry or use a diffuser to dry your hair. Do not play with your curls! We get it, they look so pretty it’s hard not to want to touch them but leave them alone.

Refreshing Your Hair

You may be wondering how to keep your curls looking beautiful for more than one day.  It’s pretty simple, use a refreshing product to avoid rewetting your curl. It’s all about refresh, not rewet and we have a variety of next day curl refreshing products available at the salon.

Continue Co-Washing your hair until you feel it is time for a “Reset Wash” and simply repeat Step 1. For wavy hair, you will probably need to cleanse about twice a month, while for coily hair it will be strictly when you really must (maybe once a month).

Like any new routine, give your hair time to adapt! It might be a little weird at first since the thought of ditching shampoo can be a little scary.  Trust the process and we promise the results are life-changing!

Let us know if you gave this a try!  Tag us on social media @salonnirvana954. We would love to follow your curly girl journey J Remember we are always available for a complimentary consultation.

Filed Under: beauty tips, Curly Hair, hair care

Must Do’s and Absolute Don’ts for Beautiful Wavy/Curly Hair

January 27, 2020 By //  by Karolin Leave a Comment

 

Gorgeous, healthy, wavy/curly hair does not happen by accident. In fact, wavy/curly hair has very different moisture needs, and great wavy/curly hair takes work! It all starts with understanding some of the basics like what products serve your hair and which ones don’t.  Making a few changes in your hair care routine and the products you are using can go a very long way.  So here is a quick list of products and ingredients that contribute to making and keeping your hair healthy as well as some that you should absolutely avoid. We also touch upon certain styling rules to follow to make sure you are treating your hair with the utmost love and respect 😉

Must Do’s for Wavy/Curly Hair:

Moisture plays a very important role in keeping your hair looking its best. Try to use products that contain humectants. Look for moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin, and amino acids. At our salon, we have a variety of curly hair approved products that we love and trust.  During a free consultation, we analyze your type of curl and what your hair is lacking, and we prescribe the perfect product combination for your curly hair.

Find a cleansing conditioner to wash your hair. Washing your hair when you have wavy/curly hair is a very different process because you don’t want to wash out natural oils that are essential for the moisture of your hair. If you want to learn more about The Curly Girl Method for washing your hair, we have a step-by-step guide HERE.

Absolute Don’ts for Wavy/Curly Hair:

Say goodbye to your combs and brushes! Stay away from anything that messes with your natural curl pattern.  You want to detangle your hair in the shower with conditioner and use your fingers only. Once your hair is dry, don’t run your fingers through your hair to move it around because you will disrupt your curl pattern.  Instead, grab the section of your hair you want to move and scrunch it up.

Stay away from products that contain alcohol or artificial fragrance because they can dry out your hair and you definitely want to stay clear of sulfates and silicones. Choosing the right products to take care of your hair makes a big difference.  Curly/wavy hair needs moisture, so you want to stay away from products that strip the natural oils out of your hair or dry out your hair.

Oils are another category curly hair girls should stay away from.  While a lot of people use oils to make their hair shiny and think they are adding moisture to their hair, oils actually do the complete opposite. Oils repel water don’t allow your hair to absorb moisture.

If you have any questions regarding products, and how to take proper care of your hair you can always give us a call and set up a one on one with our curly hair specialist.  At our salon, you will find a large variety of products we love and trust and we are happy to help you find the right products for your hair.

 

Filed Under: Curly Hair, hair care

3 Ways Organic Hair Color Products are Better for you

November 1, 2019 By //  by Karolin Leave a Comment

We’ve all heard organic is better, organic is healthier, and organic is the future. But why are people saying this? Here are three reasons why we chose to use organic, holistic, and toxin-free hair color products.  

Zero Toxins or Dangerous Ingredients

Beautiful hair should not compromise your health. What’s the point of having beautiful hair if your health is being affected? Organic hair color products are better for you because they do not contain chemicals or toxins that can harm you. One such chemical is ammonia, which is known for causing health conditions like headaches, chronic cough, and rashes when someone is repeatedly exposed to it over time.  

Organic and Sustainable

Organic products are better for you because they are made with the fewest and cleanest chemicals possible. The products we use have been proven to be better for your hair than their non-organic counterparts.  

Organic and sustainable products are important not just for your future health, but for the future health of our planet. At Salon Nirvana, we believe in providing beauty services that do not compromise on results or your health. NATULIQUE defined sustainability as “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” and we couldn’t agree more with this statement. 

Gentle on Your Strands

Harsh chemicals are just that; they are harsh. The hair color products we use contain pure natural sunflower seed extract, jojoba oil, and apricot seed oil, which help provide extra conditioning and natural color with fewer chemicals.

And there you have it. Three reasons why organic hair color products are better for you and why you should switch to them. Here’s a little more information on the hair color line we use and why we use them. 

Which hair color product do we use?

We chose NATULIQUE because their vision and values are in line with what we believe in. Their products are all created with zero toxins or dangerous ingredients, so you can focus on looking fabulous and not worry about your health being compromised.  

You can read more about why we chose NATULIQUE here. 

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Keep Your Curls Hydrated!

October 17, 2019 By //  by Karolin Leave a Comment

Caring for your curls is extremely important, and one of the most essential steps in any curly hair girl’s routine is hydration. Curly hair loses moisture faster than straight hair because of its shape, which is why you need to condition your hair properly. 

Many women come to us with concerns they have regarding their curly hair. The most common problem we see is dullness, uneven curl patterns, and dryness. The best way to solve these is with proper hydration, which starts from the inside and out. Like with anything, make sure to drink enough water throughout the day every day, but also make sure to use a deep moisturizing conditioner (we recommend Be My Curl) to really hydrate your hair and scalp.  

Hydration will fix the dull look of dry hair along with giving your curls an even pattern, so you can take full advantage of your beautiful hair! Remember, curly hair is unique, your curls are a part of you, so treat them with care. 

Simple Curly Hair Regime:

  1. Use a non-sulfite hydrating shampoo and conditioner
  2. While in the shower, apply Be My Curl Primer layered with a hydrating gel from Be My Curl.
  3. Blot out the excess water and product with a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt.
  4. Air dry or use a diffuser to softly dry and enhance your curls 
  5. Apply a hair mask once or twice per week, depending on your curls needs. 
  6. Detangle your hair when wet using your fingers.  

Looking for a salon for your curly hair?

Salon Nirvana 954 offers curly hair services, so be sure to check us out for all your curly hair needs. As a curly-haired woman myself, I understand how difficult it can be to find a salon to cut and style curly hair. I love my curls, and I want you to love yours. Come in or call for a consultation and discover how we can create the look you want, all while using organic, holistic, and toxin-free products.  

Filed Under: best hair salon fort lauderdale, Curly Hair, organic hair salon

Love Your Curls!

July 12, 2019 By //  by Karolin Leave a Comment

Many women with curly hair oftentimes grow up feeling ashamed they have curly hair.  It’s time to love and embrace your curls!  It’s too common of an occurrence where a woman gets her hair straightened to achieve a specific look for an event or to change things up for a bit when she is hit with the comment “you should do that more often with your hair”.  Yes, in fact, straight hair may look great, but so does curly hair.  Curly hair when embraced is unique, beautiful, and can help you stand out.  Your curls can even act as an accessory to compliment your look wherever you may be.  

Not every hairstylist can actually cut or service curly hair.  In fact, not every hair salon has someone on staff that can work on curly hair.  This fact alone can make it difficult for women that have naturally curly hair to get their hair serviced.  This can add to curly hair shame, which occurs when someone with curly hair feels ashamed they have curly hair.  It’s common for curly hair women to receive comments about their hair that are not kind. 

We want you to know your curly hair is beautiful and a precious part of who you are as a person!  You need to know just like some people might make unkind comments about your hair, there are those that see your hair and are in awe by how beautiful it looks.  Coming from one curly-haired woman to another, I say they’re just jealous! 

Share the love!  Tell the next person you see with curls how beautiful they look 🙂 

Filed Under: Curly Hair, style

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