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Curly Q's Part III: Lotions, Cremes and Potions

BellaSugar — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:50:22 -0700

Welcome to the third installment of Curly Q's. This post features serums specially formulated for curly hair. Cremes, lotions and potions are fantastic for curls because they give curly hair (which tends to be more coarse and dry than straight hair) moisture. This results in hair that is softer, shinier and bouncier. Since I have pretty straight hair, I'm no expert on curls, so please let me know what you think!

Aveda's Be Curly Curl Enhancer, $18, is a hair lotion that helps intensify, define, and tame your curls. It fights frizz and adds serious shine to your hair. Use a small amount on wet hair and distribute evenly.

For two more serums for curly hair, read more

Fekkai's Luscious Curls Creme, $20, is intended to liven up and help define your precious curls. It is ideal for curly, wavy, or permed hair and will help soften, texturize and mold your hair without making it feel stiff or sticky. It smells really great too since it is made with honey nectar and ginseng. It will also help fight fly-aways and frizz!

Goldwell Curl Definition Instant Serum, $6, is a concentrated potion intended to help stabilize and revitalize naturally curly or permed hair. Your hair will feel hydrated, alive and full of bounce and elasticity.

Fab Shampoos and Conditioners for Curly Hair

BellaSugar — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:55:44 -0700

Curly hair can be challenging. To achieve soft looking ringlets, there needs to be just the right amount of moisture and pH balance in the product. The goal is to hydrate, tame and keep frizz away from your precious curly Q's.

Worry no more! These three shampoos and conditioners have been designed specifically for wavy and curly hair. They will add shine and help to improve the texture of your curls. To see more products for curly hair click here.

Fekkai Luscious Curls Shampoo, $22, and Fekkai Luscious Curls Conditioner, $22, is a gentle shampoo and conditioning duo that cleanses hair and helps to re-energize your curls. It also helps eliminate frizz and add shine.

It's made with a sweet smelling blend of honey nectar and ginseng and will detangle your curls without weighing them down. Luscious Curls will also control, smooth and nourish your hair.

It is recommended to finish in the shower with a cool rinse on your hair to seal the hair cuticle and lock in moisture.

For two more great shampoos and conditioners for curly hair, read more

Aveda Be Curly Shampoo, $20, and Aveda Be Curly Conditioner, $20, are also great for every day use. Since they are made from wheat protein and organic aloe, they are very gentle, will cleanse hair and combat frizz! This formula has been developed to expand when hair is wet and retract when hair is dry, to enhance your curls.

It also smells amazing! Be Curly has a citrusy smell and is made with organic limes, oranges, lemons, bergamot and flowers. Enjoy!

DevaCurl No-Poo Zero Lather Hair Cleanser, $13, and DevaCurl One Condition Ultra Creamy Instant Conditioner, $13, help control unmanageable curls. They cleanse and condition right at the scalp (fab!) and they smell of delicious and refreshing peppermint and rose.

The conditioner especially helps to hydrate dry curls and restore life and bounce to your waves. Suitable for all types of curly or wavy hair.

Remington's Airwave Dryer Creates Beachy Waves

BellaSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:01:02 -0800

Whenever I think long hairstyles, TeamSugar is one of my favorite go-to gals. Remember her Angelina Jolie-esque bun? This time, TeamSugar volunteered to try out the Remington Emi Airwave Anti-Static Style System ($25), an ionic blow dryer that uses a nifty little attachment to create beachy waves. It sort of reminds me of the twirling action of a vacuum cleaner, without the scary factor.

After giving the Airwave a whirl, our lovely model was pleased with the results. The attachment helped her to create non-pouffy ringlets on her naturally curly locks; She even preferred the contraption over a diffuser. Since this dryer was easy to use, didn't take long to dry her long hair, and reduced static overall, it gets her seal of approval. Check out the gallery below for more pics, and learn how to create TeamSugar's sexy style after the jump.

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For TeamSugar's how-to, read more.

Step 1: Comb Jonathan Product Condition Leave-in Gloss Creme ($22) through the hair. Using fingers, spread evenly.
Step 2: Twist a section of your hair and place in the blow dryer attachment. Blow-dry until semi-dry (dries better when partially damp to avoid the frizzy look). Continue to twist and dry until you’ve done your entire head of hair, leaving the crown to dry naturally.
Step 3: Spray Frederic Fekkai Luscious Curls Wave Creating Spray ($20) lightly over entire hair. Separate the curls/waves with your fingers to break up the style.
Step 4: Go over any areas that need more waves. "Your hair will fall nicely with a 'just got off the beach and looking glamorous' look the entire day," she said. Woot woo! (That's my attempt at a whistle.)