I thought I’d share a little more detail about how I found myself helping others with their curly hair! I grew up with two straight-haired girls in my house, my mom and my sister. They’d get out of the shower, and just like that, their hair would dry without a frizz in sight. Then there was me, the girl who looked like she’d stuck her finger in a socket! I either straightened my hair or put it in a ponytail, and on the rare occasions my mom would take me to get my hair blown-out, I felt like a million bucks. It was the only time I felt confident in how my hair looked. I even remember getting my hair curled for my high school graduation, not knowing I could replicate that on my own every day if I had the right routine and products.

Fast forward to my 20s, I kind of figured it out, just a little. I remember getting compliments here and there, and it felt nice. My curly hair started to feel like part of my personality, and that felt good! I played around with different products and would occasionally use the diffuser—sometimes it worked, and other times, not so much. In 2016, I started to notice how the curls I thought I had a handle on began to fall flat. The curly hair compliments became fewer and farther between, and as dramatic as this sounds, I felt like I was losing a part of myself that felt unique and special. I started straightening again, then came the curling iron, and I even got a Brazilian straightening treatment. I had given up. I was going to accept my life as a non-curly girl and move on.

Then came 2019, when I took a trip to Miami. I found a salon called The Curl Whisperers—they schooled me on curly hair care! I had no idea how important how you treat your hair before, during, and after your wash could have such an extreme effect on how well your curls will curl! I left feeling a little more hopeful and with so much knowledge! She told me to give it time and let my hair heal because I’d put it through a lot.

Over the next couple of years, I followed her guidance to a tee. I didn’t use hot tools, go to sleep with wet hair, or use terry-cloth towels. These were just a handful of things she taught me. Over time, my hair began to curl again, and I started getting compliments on my curls. People even started asking what products I used. I found myself getting into so many curly hair conversations that really lit me up. I loved writing down curly product recommendations and sharing what I’d learned. I was finishing a degree in psychology, planning to get my master’s degree to become a therapist. About halfway through my degree, I started feeling like a career in psychology didn’t feel as exciting as a career helping others with their curly hair. I decided to finish my degree, and I’m so glad I did, but my passion for curly hair far surpassed my desire to become a therapist. And that brings me to now! I realized there are so many ways to help people feel more confident and help them shine! And for me, this is the way.

Having curly hair means embracing the beauty in imperfections, and doing so has been the biggest confidence boost for me. I no longer long for hair I don’t have! Many of the clients I’ve worked with have shared how much more confident they feel, and I can truly relate to that. I want to help as many people as possible experience that same “good hair day” feeling, the one that makes your day just a little bit better! So, if you’re here thinking about getting help with your curls, I hope you’ll reach out, ask questions, and see if this could be the right fit for you. I’d love to chat!