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How to Keep Curly Hair Well Moisturized

Keeping curly hair well moisturised is one of the most important things to consider when building a haircare routine. Curly hair needs more moisture than...

12 minutes read | Kelle Salle

4 UV Protection Tips for Curly Hair

4 UV Protection Tips for Curly Hair

Curly hair types require UV protection too. UVA & UVB rays damage hair cuticles resulting in dryness & breakage. Explore styles, products, & how to...

6 minutes read | Kelle Salle

How to Get Defined Curls

How to Get Defined Curls

Defined curls are smooth, shiny clumps that show off your natural pattern at its best. They not only look polished but also last longer, resist...

11 minutes read | Gena Marie

Hard water vs soft water

Hard Water vs Soft Water: How Water Type Effects Curly Hair

Hard water or soft water, whichever flows from your showerhead makes a big difference to your curls. Alongside hard-working products, healthy curls rely on water for...

8 minutes read | Kelle Salle

Is Hard Water Ruining Your Curls?

Is Hard Water Ruining Your Curls? Here’s How to Fix Curly Hair Damaged by Hard Water Build-up

If your curls feel dry, stiff, or weighed down no matter what products you use, hard water build-up may be the culprit. Hard water contains...

11 minutes read | Kelle Salle

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How to Refresh Wavy Hair

How to refresh wavy hair is an important hack to master when you’re navigating the world of waves. No matter how you like to style...

8 minutes read | Shosh Stokes

How to Add Volume to Your Hair

How to Add Volume to Your Hair

Are you struggling with flat roots, sparse-looking hair, or limp curls? We will be covering how to add volume to your hair using volumizing products,...

10 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

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How to Boost Volume on Flat Hair

One of the biggest complaints of new curlies, especially those with finer or lower density locks, is lack of volume or strands that seem to...

7 minutes read | Shosh Stokes

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Type 2A Hair: What Is It & How to Care For It?

Type 2A hair is the loosest form of wavy hair on the curl chart, which specifies three types of beautiful waves: 2A, 2B, and 2C....

10 minutes read | Shosh Stokes

Why Your Curly Hair is So Frizzy

Why Your Curly Hair is So Frizzy

If you’ve been dealing with frizz for some time, you might have asked yourself why your hair is so frizzy? The truth about frizz is...

14 minutes read | Kelle Salle

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5 Causes of Frizzy Curls & How to Prevent It

It’s completely normal to get frizz and can even create volume. However, if you prefer a more defined, tamed look for your curls, there are...

8 minutes read | Gena Marie

How to Style Curly Hair

How to Style Curly Hair

Styling your curly hair can transform your tresses and enhance your look for every event. Whether creating a special do for an upcoming event, or...

15 minutes read | Shosh Stokes

Type 2C Hair: How to Identify & Top Care Tips

Type 2C Hair: How to Identify & Top Care Tips

Do you have type 2C hair? Perhaps you’re not sure how to identify your hair pattern and often feel like you teeter between wavy and...

12 minutes read | Gena Marie

Wavy Hair Mistakes You Might Be Making

Wavy Hair Mistakes You Might Be Making

Making wavy hair mistakes when styling can negatively impact your final look, causing it to appear limp and lifeless. We will address and resolve common...

4 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

Type 2B Hair: How to Identify & Care Tips

Type 2B Hair: How to Identify & Care Tips

Here we explore type 2B hair, uncovering everything from identifiers of this curl pattern to products that can best enhance and showcase your hair. 

8 minutes read | Shosh Stokes

How to Achieve the Perfect Wavy Wash Day

How to Achieve the Perfect Wavy Wash Day

Washing wavey hair and achieving a good wash day routine can be simple once you know how. Follow our Curlsmith four-step method, including our newest...

6 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Diffuse Curly Hair

How to Diffuse Curly Hair

Diffusing your curly hair can help to control frizz, create volume, & help you perfect your styling techniques. See our tips for diffusing curly hair with our...

9 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to get Shiny Hair

How to get Shiny Hair

Curly hair tends to be less shiny naturally compared to straight hair due to the texture dispersing light as it reflects. There are several ways...

6 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

Best Tips for Caring for Curly Hair

Best Tips for Caring for Curly Hair

The best curly hair tips can help you find solutions to caring for your hair type. Curly hair is beautiful, but it does need to...

9 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Diffuse Coily Hair

How to Diffuse Coily Hair

Diffusing coily hair is a popular drying method with several benefits. However, if you are not aware of the methods for diffusing type 4 hair...

4 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Diffuse Wavy Hair

How to Diffuse Wavy Hair

Diffusing wavy hair is a go-to drying method, and it’s easy to see why! When done right, it can enhance your natural texture, boost volume,...

4 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

Applying Hair Gel: Wet vs Dry

Applying Hair Gel: Wet vs Dry

One of the most important things about hair gel is whether it's designed to go on wet or dry hair to achieve the best results....

5 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How To Moisturize Curly Hair

How To Moisturize Curly Hair

How to moisturize curly hair is a common query in the community, because it is inherently dry. The consequences of dry curls can lead to...

7 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Refresh Your Curls

How to Refresh Your Curls

How to refresh your curls is a question that arises a lot in the curly community, so let's address it today. Whether you have waves,...

4 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

What is my curl type: How to start your curly journey

What is my curl type: How to start your curly journey

Whether you have decided to retire from your straighteners or let go of that chemical service, starting your curly journey can be challenging. It's like...

4 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

8 Reasons Why you Should Switch to a Microfiber Towel

8 Reasons Why you Should Switch to a Microfiber Towel

Microfiber towels have grown in popularity over the years as a staple hair accessory with several benefits to ensuring your locks stay healthy.

5 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

Curly Hair Routine

Curly Hair Routine

Finding an easy wash-day routine for curly hair can often feel challenging. The information overload on the internet can be daunting and leave you feeling...

9 minutes read | Shosh Stokes

Damaged Hair

Damaged Hair

5 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Achieve Strong Curly Hair

How to Achieve Strong Curly Hair

9 minutes read | Shosh Stokes

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5 Causes of Frizzy Curls & How to Prevent It

8 minutes read | Gena Marie

Best Stylers for Curly Hair

Best Stylers for Curly Hair

When selecting a styler, it can feel like you are a kid in a candy store; the choices are endless. There is a wide range...

6 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

Kids Hair Tips and Advice

Kids Hair Tips and Advice

8 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Protect Curls While You Sleep

How to Protect Curls While You Sleep

Curls, waves, or coils need protecting at night to avoid damage & frizz. See how to protect your curl pattern while you sleep now.

8 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How To Diffuse Your Hair

How To Diffuse Your Hair

9 minutes read | Gena Marie

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Air Drying vs Diffusing Curly Hair

Which is better for our curls, air drying or diffusing? There are pros and cons to both drying methods and many people prefer one of...

12 minutes read | Gena Marie

Benefits of a Satin Pillowcase For Curly Hair

Benefits of a Satin Pillowcase For Curly Hair

4 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

5 Curl Care Tips for Hot & Humid Summer Months

5 Curl Care Tips for Hot & Humid Summer Months

Curly hair in summer needs protection, as environmental aggressors such as UV rays, humidity, seawater and chlorine can lead to damage, causing dryness, frizz and...

6 minutes read | Helena Haciepiri

Signs of Damaged Hair

Signs of Damaged Hair

Think you may have damaged hair & not sure what to do? Let Curlsmith show you the signs of & how to repair damaged hair....

6 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

Why Is My Hair Dry & How Do I Fix It?

Why Is My Hair Dry & How Do I Fix It?

Dry hair is caused by genetics, harsh products & too much heat. Learn why your hair is dry & how to remedy with moisturizing products...

7 minutes read | Gaia Tonanzi

Oily Hair Guide: Signs, Causes, & Fixes

Oily Hair Guide: Signs, Causes, & Fixes

Oily hair can make locks look dull & lifeless. Discover the causes of oily hair now, & how you can put a stop to greasy...

6 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Repair Damaged Hair

How to Repair Damaged Hair

From heat to bleach, we put our hair through a lot which can cause damage. Follow our tips on how to repair damaged hair to...

7 minutes read | Sharley Butcher

How to Stop Hair Breakage

How to Stop Hair Breakage

Hair breakage can cause a lot of stress. With our ultimate guide you can learn how to prevent breakage from happening. Leaving you with gorgeous...

4 minutes read | Sharley Butcher