Wanna hear a great entrepreneurial story? Read on about Karen and what she is doing at CurlsLikeUs.com.

Once, while on a trip to NYC, I had the opportunity to have my haircut and styled at a salon that focused exclusively on curly hair. To my surprise, after washing my hair the stylist used paper toweling to remove excess water from my hair.  He said he preferred using an old t-shirt but that was not allowed at this upscale salon.  He went onto explain that traditional terry cloth towels have too course of a texture to them.  Not only can this texture disrupt the natural “S” formations of your curls, it can roughen up the hair which can cause breakage, split-ends, frizz and even inhibit your hairs ability to shine!

Karen put this new information into developing her own  product, the Curl Cloth. The Curl Cloth removes just the right amount of moisture while setting your favorite styling product in the hair.

The Result? After testing out the Curl Cloth for the past few weeks, I will never go back to using anything else.  (more…)

Roxanne asks, “What can I expect if I have curly thin fine hair that gets frizzy?”

Without a doubt, fine-haired curlies have their own set of special needs.  Hopefully this post will help you enhance your curl without weighing it down, and keep frizz to a minimum.

What increases the Frizz-Factor?

• Lack of moisture and protein in the hair, or damaged hair.  This can be due to coloring, processing, overuse of heat appliances.
• Humidity.  That dang moisture content in the air upsets the balance of moisture within the hair, thus causing chaos.

Best Practices to keep fine hair frizz-free:

• Brushing.  If you can avoid it, only comb through your wet-conditioned hair.  Style your hair with your fingers.
• Drying.  Air-drying is the best choice, followed by loose scrunching with the use of a microfiber towel (Curl Cloths and Cyclic Towels are my favorite). (more…)

In embracing my natural curl, I have dramatically changed my methods of taking care and styling my hair.

If you are not familiar with the No-Poo, water-soluble silicone, air drying, no brushing, deep conditioning, cool final rinse, finger scrunching, hair plopping, and hair clipping terms associated with the “Curly Girl” Method, I have some good reading for you.

“Curly Girl,” by Lorraine Massey: A great introduction to the entire concept and theory behind the correct way to manage your fabulous curls. Massey is the Queen when it comes to the curly girl method. (more…)

In honor of Harry Potter’s new movie being released today, Bionic Beauty posted a magical Harry Potter Manicure and Pedicure! BB’s post inspired me to further the Harry Potter hysteria, and here is a post to honor two Harry-Curly heads, Hagrid and Hermione.

A year ago we created a poignant hair “Lock-umentary” that can be read at both Tracy’s website, Dandelion Mama and here.  The progress that her hair made would make any Gryffindor proud.

The Three Week Naturally Curly Challenge:

Tracy takes a before picture and starts her 3 week journey. (She compares herself to Hagrid.) (more…)

The first ever Best Of The Best survey currently being conducted by NaturallyCurly.com.  In it you can vote for all of your favorite Jessicurl products and be entered to win free stuff from NaturallyCurly.com.  The survey goes through the end of May so please go vote for Jessicurl at this link:  http://questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=1200106.

When the winners are announced Jess will be putting winning Jessicurl products on sale, so be sure to vote for your favorites!

Now for Jessicurl’s current Featured Specials. For a limited time, get the following savings at Jessicurl.com: (more…)

Here are some sweet spring promotions at Jessicurl (my favorite naturally curly haircare line).   Jess realizes that a lot of people are trying to tighten up on their spending and hopefully these specials at Jessicurl.com will help.  For a limited you can receive these savings on the following Jessicurl products:

*Buy Rockin’ Ringlets and Confident Coils together and get 10% off both.
This offer is good for all of the sizes.

*Buy Hair Cleansing Cream and Too Shea! together and get 10% off both.
This offer is also good for all of the sizes.

*Spend $75 (subtotal) and get a FREE microfiber scrunching towel.
This offer CAN and SHOULD be combined with the other two. (and you gotta love that, eh?)

Attention fans of Jessicurl’s  naturally curly haircare products!

Tonight, Wednesday Feb. 25th, Jess McGuinty is going to start DJing a World Music Show called, “Global Grooves” that will be featured on an awesome radio station, KHUM 104.7 FM • 104.3 FM (radio without the rules). (more…)

In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are seven hair and skincare products that I truly adore…  Big hearts, whistles and hugs!

• Morrocan Oil Hydrating Cream ($28.95 – BeautyChoice.com) - Meredith from http://www.dailydosecoffee.com/raved about Moroccan Oil’s Hair Masque, and although I love everything I have sampled from this line, I particularly became fond of their hydrating cream.  I use it as a leave-in conditioner, the argan oil smells a bit like baby oil, does not leave my hair feeling greasy or weighed down, and my hair looks and feels so wonderful while using it!

HYDRATING STYLING CREAM FOR ALL HAIR TYPES FROM THE MOROCCAN SERIES This leave- in styling cream eliminates frizz, adds definition and brilliant shine, while the pure argan oil conditions and hydrates the hair. An effective and versatile product for all hair types. Usage: apply a small amount of styling cream to damp or dry hair and style as usual.

• Jessicurl’s Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner ($12.75) is just what my thick, dry and curly hair craves.  This conditioner is infused with Lemongrass, Nettle, Burdock, Kelp, Marshmallow Root, Horsetail, Basil, Bay Leaf, Oregano, Rosemary, Peppermint, Sage, and Thyme; Aloe Vera Juice, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, and Avocado Oil.  For finer haired individuals, Jessicurl’s Daily Aloeba Conditioner ($12.75) is a great choice as well.
• Baby Quasar and Baby Blue Photo Light Device - After consistent use this photo-rejuvenation device for six weeks, I noticed that the Baby Quasar significantly helped diminish my skin’s redness and increase my skin’s overall evenness and clarity.   I noticed more firmness and softened lines around my eyes, mouth and forehead.  I also noted that my pigmentation issues have improved and are less noticeable on my cheeks and chin. (more…)

To enter, jump over to the giveaway post:   Jessicurl’s “How to Beat the Winter Blues” Giveaway!

And just for fun, Jess’ favorite band Michael Franti and Spearhead are on tour currently and performing in SLC this week, so very stoked to go see them.  I big heart Jessicurl!