Sleeping on Curly Hair

If you do your curly hair at night you will have more time to get ready in the morning!

With daylight savings over it is harder to get up in the morning when it’s still dark out. This means sleeping in and rushing to get ready to make sure you get to work on time. By getting ready the night before saves you that time in the morning allowing you to get few more minutes of shut eye without being rushed. 

We know that the less movement created while your hair is drying will result in less frizz and more control. Sleeping without moving is not a reality for some, but there are options that will allow you to do your curly hair at night so you have more time in the morning. Going to sleep with your hair still wet does not have to be uncomfortable. Here are some steps you can take to make sleeping with curly hair easier.

In the Evening – First, prepare your hair using your regular routine. Allow your hair to dry on its own for 30 minutes. Once your hair is surface dry it will be safe to sleep on. For loose curls group sections of curls towards the top of your head and secure with a Roller Jaw Clamp. This will make ensure a cleaner ‘S’ formation and a better hairstyle in the morning. For tighter curls, use a Hair Robe while sleeping. This will keep your curly hair secure with much less movement and allow them to dry properly and undisturbed while you sleep.

In the Morning – If you should wake up with frizz and messy hair do not panic. Curly Hair Solutions products reactivate with water so simply wet your hands and run them over the messy sections to get complete frizz control. Allow your hair to air dry or use a diffuser to bring back the bounce to your curls. 

Now you can achieve long lasting frizz free curls by taking a few simple steps in the morning and allowing yourself to get a good night’s sleep.

Solutions To Common Hair Problems

Problem: Why is my hair so lifeless and dull?
Solution: Your hair may be coated by product buildup or mineral deposits from hard water. Try using a clarifying shampoo once a week or make your own vinegar rinse. The acidic vinegar will remove residue and close the cuticle, giving your hair back its shine. Then, be sure to rinse, rinse, and rinse some more to make sure your hair is truly clean. If you suspect you have hard water, do a final rinse with filtered water. Or, better yet, invest in a water softener.

Problem: Why is my hair a frizzy mess?
Solution: Your hair may be frizzy because it’s over-porous. First, test your hair for porosity. If your hair is too porous it means that the cuticle is damaged, allowing too much water into and out of the cortex. This causes the hair shaft to swell up in humid weather but be unable to hold onto the moisture in normal weather. The result is unruly, frizzy hair.

To get your hair back into good condition, apply a series of deep conditioners. Look for products containing Proteins, Dimethicone, and Panthenol. These ingredients help fill in the cuticle gaps, making hair stronger and less porous.

Also treat your hair as gently as possible. If you color or perm, switch to temporary processes. And be especially careful with your hair when it’s wet and most vulnerable to damage. You should notice a change in condition very quickly.

Problem: Why does my hair fall out when I brush or shampoo?
Solution: Hair that comes out in the shower or in your hair brush was at the end of its growth cycle and ready to fall out anyway. Shampooing and brushing doesn’t cause your hair to fall out; they just help loosen the hair from where they’re stuck, either in the rest of your hair or on your scalp. It’s perfectly normal to lose up to 100 hairs each day - all hairs that have reached the end of their growth cycle. If you suspect your hair is truly falling out and you can see patches of scalp or bald areas, be sure to see a dermatologist as soon as possible.

Problem: Why does my hair get so tangled that I can’t get a comb through it?
Solution: Tangles happen when your cuticles are lifted and lock together with other hairs. In shorter hair, you can simply get a hair cut to remove the damaged portions that cause the cuticles to catch on each other. Longer hair doesn’t have that option and must rely on gentle care to prevent further damage. When detangling, be very careful with wet hair that’s weaker and can snap. Use products containing Dimethicone when you detangle to allow your smooth, wide-tooth comb to glide more easily. You can do your best to prevent tangles by reducing friction as much as possible.

Problem: Why can’t I seem to grow my hair past my shoulders?
Solution: Unless your diet is severely deficient in nutrients, your problem may have less to do with your hair’s growth than with breakage. Check your hair’s elasticity and follow those tips for improving the health of your cortex. Also reduce as much friction as you can to help your hair get past the breaking point. Conditioning is key, so massage a leave-in conditioner containing Panthenol into your scalp to moisturize from the inside out. 

If you still think the problem is originating with your hair growth, you may want to have a physical to make sure you aren’t deficient in any vitamins or minerals. You can also practice scalp massage to increase circulation to the hair shaft.

Problem: Why won’t my hair take a perm?
Solution: Your hair may be more resistent to taking chemicals because of the strength of your hair’s disulphide bonds. Chemical processes must first break the bonds before going to work on your hair. You may have more bonds to break, which requires stronger chemicals.

Problem: Why do I have shorter hairs around my part and hairline?
Solution: Shorter hairs at your part or hair line are a sure sign of breakage. The breakage may have been caused by a chemical process, rough handling, or by wearing hairstyles that put too much tension on the hair and scalp.

Problem: Why can’t I control my staticky hair in the winter?
Solution: Staticky hair results from a combination of dry air and friction. Try reducing the amount of friction on your hair by wearing a silk scarf instead of a hat outdoors in the winter. Install a humidifier in your home and carry a small bottle of leave-in conditioner with you to smooth through your hair while traveling. The combination of extra moisture and less friction should help solve your static woes.

Problem: I’m about to undergo chemotherapy. Is it possible to prevent hair loss during treatment?
Solution: Chemotherapy drugs are hard on hair because they target rapidly growing cells in the body. These include cancer cells as well as cells responsible for hair growth. Some newer forms of chemo are considere “smart drugs” that target only cancer cells. In addition,  some cancer patients who take at least 1000 IU of Vitamin E daily several weeks before chemotherapy have been shown to lose less hair. However, it’s important to talk to your doctor before trying any potential hair-saving remedies before or during chemotherapy.

Problem: My hair is thinning. Can herbs like Dong Quai or Saw Palmetto cure baldness?
Solution: Dong Quai contains phytoestrogens that have been known to stabilize and even reverse genetic hair loss. Scientists believe phytoestrogens work by blocking androgen-receptor sites and reducing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. (Androgens are produced by the male sex organs and are a major factor in inherited baldness.) Saw Palmetto’s active compounds - free fatty acids and phytosterols - are also thought to reduce the effects of DHT by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that contributes to androgenetic alopecia.

Problem: I want to visit a qualified hair specialist to take a look at my hair. How can I find one?
Solution: A professional trichologist is a certified hair and scalp specialist. He or she can help treat problems and recommend how to grow the healthiest hair possible. To find one in your area, visit The Trichological Society's web site.

Unfortunately, Trichology isn’t as widely practiced in the United States as it is in the U.K., Australia, and Asia. If you can’t find a certified practitioner in your area, it is possible to find a dermatologist who specializes in hair and scalp problems.

Curly Hair Solutions™ launches the Curly Hair Blog as on Online Resource for Curly Haircare

We are pleased to announce the new Curly Hair Solutions™ Blog! This blog will focus on everything about curly hair and provide in-depth information, tips and techniques that are guaranteed to ensure you will get the look you want to achieve: gorgeous, frizz-free curls! 

Jonathan Torch, the creator of Curly Hair Solutions™ has worked with all types of curly hair - from a slight wave to extremely kinky and frizzy - and has created a solution for every curly hair disaster. Our natural hair care products perform 100% of the time, in all weather conditions without the use of silicones. They have been perfectly pH balanced to match our bodies to the environment, resulting in healthier, shinier, and a more controllable curly hairstyle every time.

No matter what type of curly hair you have - fine, kinky, and even coloured, relaxed and damaged hair, we have a solution for you! Share with us your challenges with curly, frizzy hair and ask the Master of Curls, Jonathan Torch to provide a solution for your curls. Send your questions to jonathan@frizzoff.com and we will dedicate a post to your curly hair problem. 

Now is your chance to start embracing and loving your naturally curly hair! Style on, Frizz off!

New Blog - Gossip Curls

We have revamped our blog! We invite you to join us as we share styling tips, solutions to the most talked about curly hair related problems, new makeovers and our new video series, Curl Confessions. Gossip Curls is designed to aid in educating curlies with all curl types, all ages, all textures and patterns.  It can be daunting, perhaps a bit scary when you are not familiar with your curls, or perhaps newly found curls so this blog is an open forum of discussion, laughs and some good information.

Join us on June 20th - www.gossipcurls.com.

Free Shipping Event

Win A Year Supply of Curl Keeper Contest

Win A Year Supply Of Curl Keeper Contest

Embrace your curls! Love your curls! Celebration your curls! We want all curlies out there to show us your curly hairstyles. It’s time to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, and make sure your curls are looking their best.

Between December 6th and January 6th capture the moments of your curl celebration and share it with us on Facebook. Post a picture of your hottest and sexist holiday curly hairstyle on Curly Hair Solutions Facebook Fan Page for a chance to Win a Year Supply of Curl Keeper!

1. Take a photo of your curl celebration with family and friends. Include a description about your hairstyle or where the event was (optional).
2. Upload to CHS Facebook Page.
3. Spread the word! Get as many friends to ‘Like’ your photo.
4. On January 6th, the photo with the most ‘Likes’ will be announced the Winner of a Year Supply of Curl Keeper.

Rules: Must live in North America to participate. Any photos submitted after January 5th will be included. Like’s from fraudulent Facebook accounts will not be accepted. Only one ‘Like’ per person. A year supply is 12 Curl Keeper 33.8oz/1000mL.

Annual 15% Off Sitewide Sale

RevUp! Volumizing System Now Available!

RevUp! Volumizing System adds extreme volume to your hair with the same invigorating energizers that ocean air has on hair. Ocean air creates bounce and volume to hair by deepening the ''S'' formation of each curl. RevUp! Volumizing System is pakced full of body building energizers that attract moisture in the air which is essential for creating extra bounce to your hair. You will be astounded at the power of RevUp! = Curl Energy!

For more information, styling tips and video visit revupvolumizingsystem.com. 

For the month of October ONLY:
Order RevUp! Volumizing System 8oz and receive a FREE Curl Keeper 8oz Or 
Order RevUp! Volumizing System 2oz and receive a FREE Curl Keeper 3oz.

Get extreme volume and purchase RevUp! at frizzoff.com.
 

Quick and Easy Way to Style Curly Frizzy Hair

V-Blogger, Amber explains how she controls her curly frizzy hair for several days with her busy schedule. She shares her tips on styling her own curly hair using her favourite Curly Hair Solutions™ product, Curl Keeper™. Her natural hair care regimen showcases how to prevent frizzy hair, and get the ultimate curly hair style.

Watch the complete video at http://youtu.be/LupDbIbdoCk.

Q Benjamin Review on Curly Hair Solutions

Edmonton born and Juno-winning R&B Singer, Q Benjamin writes an article about her experience at the Curly Hair Institutewith Jonathan Torch and express her love for Curly Hair Solutions products. 

“I remember the first time I had a hair styling with the founder of the product himself- Jonathan Torch. He was amazing! From the second I walked into the salon I was greeted with warm friendly smiles from all of the stylists including Jonathan.  Jonathan began to examine and ask me questions about my hair so he could properly assess my curl type (kinky).  As I looked around I noticed girls with a variety of different curl types and textures- I fit right in.

As Jonathan thoroughly explained to me step by step what he was doing with my hair, how he was combing it- why he was doing everything he was doing and how to achieve maximum results with the product when applying it myself- I realized… Jonathan knows more about my own hair than I do!  He continued to style my curls as he explained to me how to do it myself when I reach home, he shared tips and curl genius secrets that I never would have figured out on my own.” 

Read Q Benjamin’s full article.

Q Benjamin Website : http://www.qbenjamin.com/

Q Benjamin Tumblr Page: http://missqbenjamin.tumblr.com/

The Truth on Transitioning, Relaxed to Natural

People with kinky curls are becoming liberated at the thought of being able to style their hair naturally, and with the use of the right hair products and newer techniques, they are discovering how to style their hair to achieve great controlled looks. We have carefully identified the best practices for transitioning from relaxed or chemically treated hair to natural hair.  By caring for the root area which is the new hair growth differently than the ends, which is the hair that is still chemically treated you will be able to still create a seamless frizz free hairstyle through the entire transitioning process.  

Learn how to care and embrace your natural curls with our 2 Easy Steps to Transition from Relaxed to Natural Curls. 

Shannon Shelton gives insight into how she transitioned from relaxed to natural hair, the ups and downs and the final result. Read the full Natural Transitioning Review.

Father's Day 15% Off Sale

In honour of Father's Day celebration we are offering 15% off all products, kits and accessories! Use Coupon Code FDS12 to receive 15% off on your next order. Offer valid from June 14th, 2012 until June 20th, 2012 at 12PM EST.

Happy Father's Day!

Introducing My Best CurlFriend.. By Dahlia Kurtz

Our Curly Hair Solutions™ Ambassador, pop culture writer Dahlia Kurtz shares her experience with getting her curls cut and styled by Jonathan Torch at the Curly Hair Institute.

Introducing My Best Curlfriend...

I often say my hair is more of a landmark than a style.

People know me for my hair. When it’s pulled back, it’s almost as if I’m incognito.

Blonde (and blonder) corkscrew curls seem to burst out of my head from every direction – controlled  chaos. I don’t try to control how my hair lands, but I do try to control how big it goes.

You know, the bigger the taller. After all, I’m only five-feet, well five-four if you include my hair.

It almost doesn’t matter how I’m dressed or whether or not my face is made up, because all anybody ever seems to notice is my hair. It gets compliments from straighties, and lots of questions from curlies:

“Is that real?”

“How do you get so much volume?”

“How do you make your curls do that?”

“What product do you use?”

At this point, my poker-straighty husband even knows how to answer them.

But today, I shall reveal some of my secrets …

Enter Curly Hair Solutions.

First, I must issue a disclaimer: I am a curly hair ambassador for CHS, which to some may mean I have a bias in writing this, but in actuality it means that I truly stand by its products and stylists. After all of the hair traumas (ladies, I’m sure you’ve been there, and, husband, I know you’ve even been there) I’ve experienced in my life, I would NEVER put my precious tresses in the hands of anybody who couldn’t make them look, at the very least, spectacular.

So ...

Secret #1 – Jonathan Torch

Jonathan is the founder of the Curly Hair Institute in Toronto and he’s the mad-scientist behind the Curly Hair Solutions product line. My oft-bragged about stylist, not only has Jonathan innovated ways to cut curls, but he has also formulated products specifically for frizz-free coils, waves and ringlets that are indispensable and accessible (across North America).

When Jonathan cuts my hair, it’s like he’s creating an architectural structure (like I said, it is a landmark). He even cuts ribbons of hairs to work as “support beams” that give extra boost to the style (and height to this shorty). If each curl has its own personality, how could you scissor each one the same? I may only have up to an inch or so of length removed in some places, but each curl gets its own cut, so it’s not as cut-(and-style-)and-dry as a typical trim. A hairdresser who gets it.

Secret #2 – Product, product, product, prod- (you get the idea …)

One of my greatest fears in life is being stranded on a deserted island without any product. Without lotions ‘n potions, I don’t get the volume, nor do I get the definition (or compliments).

Every curly will discover her own routine for styling, and for my type of locks it requires a lot more stuff than appear to be in my hair. (But, no matter how much CHS brand solutions you use, you’ll find that none are goopy or heavy, so you can never really put too much in.)

Some people curl up with their favourite books; I curl up with my fav products. Out of the shower the routine begins:

1. Spray Slip all over. Wait 30 seconds then brush. It de-tangles like magic and protects colour.

2. Add Curl Keeper until you hear a squishy sounds all over when you squeeze handfuls of hair.

3. Silk Leave-In Conditioner joins the party.

4. In the opposite direction of my hair growth, and from scalp to end, I use a Root Brush to pull through the product evenly. This distributes the Curl Keeper and Conditioner, as well, it adds much-loved volume.

5. Since brushing through the Curl Keeper removes some, I add a little extra for good measure.

6. In parts where I want extra volume (around the crown) I position Curl Clips.

7. Air-dry until crispy (sort of like baking until golden brown, but not).

8. Blow-dry with a diffuser, upside-down, adding Tweek (a cream-like hairspray) at the roots and ends in a scrunching motion, as needed. And making sure at the roots to delicately lift my hair with my fingertips.

9. Blow-dry, blow-dry, blow-dry.

10. Tweek, Tweek, Tweek. (Love, love, love.)

11. And if I’m not going anywhere, or while I’m on my way in the car, I again place Curl Clips where I want more volume. It is remarkable what those cheap little suckers can do.

And, that is my product routine - the abridged version.

FROHAWK!

Secret #3 – Neglect

Huh? Neglect? How can a girl who just gave an abridged version 11-points long say she neglects her hair?

Well, day-after hair only needs a spritzing of water to re-style. Sometimes some curl clips in strategic points. Sometimes some blow-drying with a diffuser to bounce it back up. Maybe some extra Tweek. The more days it goes without washing the more beauteous it becomes.

So there you have it. Some of my key secrets in keeping my curls in check. And to this day, I’m still learning new tricks for the tresses. Stay tuned. I’ll keep you posted.

And the fromance continues …

Click here to read the original article on Dahlia's website.