Join the Curlvolution!!!!

A curlvolution is beginning. Can you hear the sound of it? Today is a new day, a green day, a call to be naturally beautiful. Hiding from the true nature of your hair has got to go. Lorraine Massey, author of The Curly Girl Handbook says, "Set your curls free an the rest will follow." My hair was straight until I was 12, or so I thought. I just hadn't embraced my natural wave and found my inner curl. I had long hair with no layers. With my mother as my stylist, I wore my hair slicked back into a tight ponytail or French braid every single day for about three years. My mom was no joke with the brush, and she was clueless with her own curls. My grandmother tried to beat my mom's hair into submission with short haircuts and abuse (of the hair, not her daughter).

My curl journey actually began at the age of eight with a perm. My parents left me with my grandmother, and she permed my hair. It was a beautiful experience, and I was excited to see my hair in curly perfection. Shortly after my perm, my father played hair dresser and cut my hair off into a bob. My curls went from 'Fame' to 'Saturday Night Live'. My dad started calling me Roseanne, Roseannandanna. Other than a trim, I was not allowed to get another haircut until I was 12.  Four years after my traumatic hair experience I armed myself with a photo of a long layered cut and marched into a salon, looking forward  to a new do. The stylist worked her magic and layered my hair, which instantly sprung up into bouncy curls. I was ecstatic. I had always wanted curly hair. My mom's gorgeous halo of curls was my focus, so my newly curled coif was sweet perfection to me. Thus began my curlvelotion and a new way of thinking. Scrunching, diffusing and conditioning were my new buzz words... Scarves were my new accessories adding more drama to my curls. I tied them around long, loose ponytails, high bouncy ponytails and around my head for flare. No longer being stretched to the max, my hair sprung to life.  Embark on an experience that will not only change your hair but will change your life. Start your curlvelotion TODAY!!!

Ten Curly Commandments

I. Moisture! Moisture! Moisture!

Don’t skimp on the conditioner and leave a little in. Add a few drops of Olive Oil to the formula for extra moisture. Once a month have a deep conditioning treatment.

II. Avoid Detergents

Be aware of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in your shampoo. It is the same ingredient found in Dishwashing Liquid and Laundry Detergent. Most shampoos are drying and difficult to rinse out. Choose a non-lathering cleanser that conditions. Cleanse your hair no more than 3 times a week.

III. Cold Water Rinse

A cold water rinse protects your hair by sealing the cuticle which prevents damage and adds shine.

IV. Style Wet

Distribute styling products evenly throughout your hair, and manipulate your curls while they are still wet from the rinse. 

V. Remove Excess Water 

Scrunch hair with a t-shirt, microfiber towel or paper towels. Do not use a terry-cloth towel.

VI. Air Dry

Avoid heat. Use a diffuser or air dry your hair. Do not touch while drying.

VII. Love Me Tender

Never treat your curls unkindly. Avoid brushes and combs. Remove tangles by working conditioner through hair, gently combing with fingers.

VIII. Live in Luxury

Sleep on a satin pillow case or in a satin head wrap. Cotton removes moisture and causes frizz.

IX. Let It Be

Give your hair a rest from time to time. Products, manipulation and maintenance tire. Let your hair lounge when you do.

X. Love! Love! Love!

Embrace your natural beauty and love your locks. You are unique, and so is your hair. Learn how to make your halo look its best naturally.

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NO SUDS REQUIRED!!!

Why is it that hair is so frequently talked about? Could it be because the head and hair encompass so much of life's disciplines. Mathematics, physics, chemistry, psychology, art, and history to name a few. On the surface it's not easy to see. Consider all that is involved for a brief second. Look at the life force behind hair. The bible states that the number of hairs on each head is known, and Samson lost his might when his hair was cut. Throughout history hair has played a central roll in society. So what's the big deal? Well, it's the crowning glory, topping off the body, providing a halo for the face, either dragging it down or lifting it up. One's mood and confidence can be shattered or secured depending on the look and condition of one's hair and that changes daily. Great looking hair is possible with education, maintenance, and  a fabulous haircut. After a great cut moisture is key for hair to look its best. Shampoos remove the natural oil from the scalp and hair, dehydrating it, all in the name of cleanliness. Friction and the flush of water are required to cleanse ~ no harsh chemicals necessary. DevaCurl has an amazing vehicle to facilitate the cleansing process ~ NO-POO a zero-lather conditioning cleanser. Containing no sulfates or parabens, it is a botanically infused cleanser that conditions rather than strips. Lorraine Massey, author of The Curly Girl Handbook and co-founder of Devachan Salon in New York City, discovered the drying effects of shampoo by observing her own hair. She realized that her hair looked terrible right after washing it and fabulous by the third day, so she experimented. She cleansed her hair with conditioner, finding a gentle, non-drying way of removing dirt. That discovery lead to the creation of NO-POO, expelling the SHAM and removing the crap. Suds are not necessary to clean anything; however, we have become accustom to them, and they make us feel good. (More on SUDS and the creation of them later). In the meantime, take the poo out of your hair care routine and discover a new CLEAN.