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The Best Hair Diffuser For Frizz Free Curly Hair

July 21, 2020March 21, 2020 by Colleen

When it comes to drying curly hair, it can be a little tricky. Using a blow dryer without a diffuser can wreak havoc on your curl pattern causing unwanted frizz. Not to mention the heat damaged. Today I’m sharing The Best Hair Diffuser For Frizz Free Curly Hair. Early on in my curly journey, I … Read more

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Hello, I’m Colleen! And my mission is to help you bring dead curls back to life.

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Got frizz?? I know you’re on the frizz struggle

Got frizz?? I know you’re on the frizz struggle bus because you told me 🤓 Not long ago, I took a pole from my curl community and an overwhelming amount of you say that frizz was a big issue. While there are many causes of frizz, one huge cause is an imbalance of protein and moisture. Which is another huge thing you guys said you struggle with. In order to better serve the curl community, I put together a Black Friday special combining 👉🏻A live workshop on product moisture balance
👉🏻 Lifetime access to My miracle curls - which is a step by step in depth tutorial on curly hair care and styling
👉🏻The curly girl starter kit - which Includes a daily curl tracker, DIY recipe book, and product guide
👉🏻& lifetime access to my VIP Facebook group which will include give aways, curly girl interviews, and live q&a I designed this bundle so the you can finally know the exact steps to take to have soft, defined curls that you love. Click the link in my bio to enroll

Do you have hygral fatigue? Yes, that's a thing...

Do you have hygral fatigue? Yes, that's a thing..... 👉🏻Save this for later 💜 A funny thing happened to me this week. While testing a new product, I decided to let a masque sit in my hair overnight. Since my hair has been a bit dry and the direction mentioned it could be used as an overnight masque, I decided to give it a go. The next morning I did a normal wash and styled my hair as usual. But as the day went on, my curls fell flat and ended up falling out almost completely. One photo was taken last week shortly after I did a protein treatment while the second photo was taken after the overnight masque debacle. Notice that my curls are lacking definition and structure. Which is due to too much moisture. This is a common mistake made by many curly girls. Because curls are typically very dry, we grab for all the moisture products failing to understand that protein is just as important. If you ignore the signs of too much moisture, you could push your hair into Hygral fatigue causing damage to your curls. What is Hygral fatigue? Hygral fatigue happens when there is too much water on your hair. Too much moisture causes your hair strand to swell which can then cause breakage.
A few signs that you may be experiencing Hygral fatigue are.... 👉🏻Low elasticity
👉🏻Breakage
👉🏻Excessive shedding
👉🏻Mushy or gummy feel It's important to be aware of hygral fatigue. If you notice any of the above signs, you should stop all moisturizing treatments and focus on adding protein to your hair to help balance the two. Needless to say, I'll be doing a protein treatment this week. Do you have any signs of hygral fatigue?

‼️FUN FACT‼️ 👉🏻Save this for later

‼️FUN FACT‼️ 👉🏻Save this for later 😘 Did you know that your hair structure is 85-90% made up of a complex protein called keratin? Which consists of amino acids that your body breaks down when you consume protein. It’s no wonder so many curl girls struggle finding the right protein balance. I did for sure! It took me over a year of trial and error to find exactly what my curls needed. But once you find the right balance, your curls will love you!! Drop your top questions about protein/moisture below 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️ I spent a good part of

‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️ I spent a good part of last winter searching for a hat that wouldn’t destroy my curls. Because there is nothing worse than having a bomb wash day followed by a smothering hat that creates instant frizz. Here in PA, a hat is essential to stay warm in the winter. I’m excited to share that I found the perfect silk lined beanie for this winter season. Smooth in its very natural, silk is the best match to preserve curls while retaining moisture. It’s the perfect combination of keeping your head warm while skipping the damage caused by a traditional winter hat. And I’m giving one away to share the love! 💜💜 All you need to do is drop a comment below to participate. You can get one through the link in my bio (swipe to see how) Use code: CURLYCOLLEEN for a generous 30% off and free shipping during the month of October. Check out @simplyfoursisters Xoxo 👉🏻This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram 👉🏻Must be 18 to enter 👉🏻This giveaway will close 48 hours after its posted 👉🏻Winner will be announced via insta stories 👉🏻This giveaway is only valid in the US

‼️NEW CURLY GIRL: READ BELOW!‼️👇🏻👇🏻 ➰If you are new to the curly world and feeling a little lost, I have a few simple tips to help you get started. ➡️Track your entire progress - This will help you know exactly what works and what doesn't work for your curls.
➡️Final Wash - Get a good clarifying wash to remove any past product build-up
➡️Properly detangle to prevent damage - learn how to gently detangle your hair to prevent damage.
➡️Use a curly friendly cleanser and conditioner - Traditional is too harsh and will cause frizz
➡️Style - keep it simple. You just need a few basic products
➡️Protect- Protect your hair while you sleep to retain moisture
this is a basic list to get you started. You can check the "recommendations" tab in my bio for all my favorite products. Also, I have a complete "curly girl starter kit" listed in my bio with a special Instagram discount ❤ ❤ ❤ psst: it includes a custom curly girl tracker just for you 😘 Did I miss anything? What questions do you have about starting your curly journey? Drop them in the comments ❤

I like to do a full wash day, rice water rinse fol

I like to do a full wash day, rice water rinse followed by a deep conditioning treatment once per month and let me curls dry product free. It really helps me determine whether I need to up my moisture or protein products and it it feels so good to let my curls go free! I cannot believe how far my curls have come this past year. How often do you wear #nakedcurls ? #curlygirlmethod #curlygirljourney

I officially celebrated my one-year curl-iversary

I officially celebrated my one-year curl-iversary on August 1st and man on man have I learned so much about curly hair over the past year. And if there is one thing that I could talk non stop about (other than curly hair) it is how I grew and monetized my blog during that same year. You see, this past year was a two-fold experiment. I wanted to learn how to bring my curls back to life, but I have also wanted to start and run a successful blog for many many years. Being able to bring two things I love together (curls and writing) has been one of the most amazing journeys I’ve ever explored. Because let me tell you a little secret that most people won't tell you. Although Instagram is an amazing platform to connect with amazing people, when it comes to running a business, there is nothing as powerful as owning and running a blog. I like to consider my blog as my "Homebase". All my social media platforms just complement it and direct people to it. wanna know more about my blogging journey? Drop a comment below and check out the link in my bio ❤

Can diffusing make your curls more curly? I saw

Can diffusing make your curls more curly? I saw a post from @mymanecurls and she talked about diffusing breaking the force of gravity. Well, I’ve done several tests and have found that there is def some truth to it! Have any of you had the same experience?

I gotta say, this color has me feeling super summe

I gotta say, this color has me feeling super summery! 🌞 I was so afraid to lighten my hair because I thought it would ruin my curls, but it turns out that if you are properly caring for your curls, they will be just fine with color. I am working through the details of caring for highlighted curls and wondered if anyone would be interested in a post with all the details. Drop a comment below if you want to know all the things about curls and highlights 🤓 Color credit: @stylistarielanne 💜

After receiving over 50k views and dozens of quest

After receiving over 50k views and dozens of questions on my @denmanbrush tutorial, I wanted to put together an in-depth post and “how to”. I want to be able to answer any questions regarding how to use the denman brush. I’d love for you to drop #denmanbrush questions in the comments so I can include the answer in my post💜 TIA 😘😘

Curly friends! I need your help! I am working on

Curly friends! I need your help!
I am working on a blog post that highlights curly bangs and would love to be able to included a few real life curly girls rocking curly bangs!
I’d you have curly bangs I would be honored to include your photo on the post. Dm me a photo rocking your #curlybangs if you’d like to be featured in my blog post.
Then drop an emoji in the comments and let me know you’re in 💜💜

How To Style Curly Bangs?? I get this question oft

How To Style Curly Bangs?? I get this question often so I created a blog post with all the detes!
Here are a few tips; 👉🏻Make sure they are not too short
👉🏻Check the climate first
👉🏻Finger coiling does wonder
👉🏻Brush styling is your friend
👉🏻Always fluff for volume and character 👉🏻Don’t overthink it To rock curly bangs, you need to make sure they are the right length, be in tune with the climate in your area, don’t be afraid to manipulate your curls with a brush or finger styling, add character by finishing your look with fluffing, and when it’s said and done, remember that curls thrive most when they have the freedom to do their thing. Check out the full post through the link in my bio 💜😘 Drop a comment if you have or want curly bangs 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Do you ever feel like your curls are not as curly

Do you ever feel like your curls are not as curly as they use to be?
Any time my curls feel large and have less hold, I know it’s time to add protein.
My go to protein treatment is a fermented rice water rinse because my hair loves it and my curls always bounce back.
If you would like me to create a video on how I do my rice water rinse let me know in the comments!
What’s your go to protein treatment?

‼️New On Your #curlygirljourney? Read below‼

‼️New On Your #curlygirljourney? Read below‼️ ➡️If you are new to the #curlygirlmethod and a little overwhelmed on how to get started.... I got you!! 😘 I created a FREE 7-day curly challenge to help you get started out right. *link in bio*
Because being a new curly girl can be a little overwhelming 🤪 
I'm sharing my before and after my #curlygirljourney
Before I started my curly girl journey, my curls were severely damaged 😢 
I had four back to back pregnancies (1 miscarriage, 3 births) which left my hair in rough shape. 
Can you say postpartum hair loss and little to no body?😫😫 That coupled with over-processing and straightening, my hair was in the worst condition it had ever been.🔥🔥 I never thought it would be curly again. 
I started trying to bring my curls back using deep conditioning treatments, but I wasn't ready to commit to the #curlylife. ➿Mainly because I hadn't accepted my curls just yet➿ 
When I finally committed to wearing my hair curly, everything changed. Yes, my curls came back but even more than that, I let go of wanting to be something I'm not and have slowly learned to accept myself 🥰🥰 I'm not there yet. Some days I wish I had long silky straight hair. And that's ok because the curly life is a journey, not a destination. 
One of the biggest things that have helped me figure out this curly thing is having a #curlcommunity to connect with, invest in, and learn from👯‍♀️👯‍♀️ So if you're are new on your curly journey, drop a comment below and let me know your biggest question
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 If you are a veteran curly girl, let us know your biggest tip!👌🏼👌🏼 Because the curl life is better with a friend <3👯‍♀️👯‍♀️👯‍♀️👯‍♀️ Don’t forget to join my FREE challenge. Click the link in my bio 😘

Since the shutdown I’ve been feeling a little an

Since the shutdown I’ve been feeling a little anxious so I started setting a full day of rest aside on Sunday.
I’ve used this time to worship and refuel and it’s made such a difference.
Writing in my journal, reading, and simply enjoying a cup of coffee have been ways I’ve been able to unwind and refocus. What’s your favorite way to unwind ?

Hey curly friends! I am working on some upcoming

Hey curly friends!
I am working on some upcoming content to share and would love your input on a few topics.
I’d appreciate your opinion so much because my goal for this account is to add valuable content to you! 💜 Would you like to see a tutorial on.... 1. How to style curly bangs
2. How to create gorgeous curl clumps
Or
3. How to train your curls Let me know which would be the most helpful to you in the comments 😘

I remember feeling hopeless right before I decided

I remember feeling hopeless right before I decided to go “all in” on my curly journey.
My hair was over processed and falling out after back to back pregnancies.
Between these photos are many failed wash days, products that didn’t work, and a lot of experimenting. But having healthy happy curls today was so worth the time investment.
For any new curl that feels discouraged, trust me when I say it’s worth it! & check out the link in my bio for a FREE getting started worksheet and curly challenge to help guide you along the way.
What’s your biggest question as a new curly or your biggest tip to a new curly?

Do you ever feel like your curls are just happier

Do you ever feel like your curls are just happier on days you don’t care?
Swipe 👉🏻 to see the non filtered photo. This look was a quick wash and a tiny bit of curl cream. That’s it!
I can’t help but love a more messy natural look with lots of volume (even if it means frizz) verses definition. Are you a volume lover or do you prefer definition?

I am sharing an update on my curly journey today a

I am sharing an update on my curly journey today and hoping to Inspire anyone along the way that feels a little discouraged.
Your curly journey is just that, a journey, not a destination. It takes time, consistency and experimentation to nurture healthy curls.
And it all starts with healthy habits.
Click the link in my bio for a curly girl cheat sheet to help you get started!
What’s your biggest question or piece of advice for new curls girls around the word? Let me know in the comments💜

👈🏻👈🏻Day four of being worn in a messy

👈🏻👈🏻Day four of being worn in a messy buy VS. 👉🏻👉🏻a rice water treatment followed by a deep condition treatment
Rice Water Rinse has been key on my curly gurl journey. I always tell new curlies to start with rice water and dc treatment once per week.
You can always readjust if your hair needs more or less but its a good starting point.
I used a fermented rice water treatment (check my stories)
Washed & conditioned with @bouncecurl
DC with @jessicurl
styled with @bouncecurl styling cream and light gel Have you tried a rice water treatment?

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