What: Radiant, alluring curls
Why: Recently, the Bravo network's 'Millionaire Matchmaker', Patti Stanger, revealed that she was a raging curl-ist. She advised one bachelorette to straight-iron her spirals, because "men like long, silky hair", and told another curly haired gal that she "looked like a brillo pad". Is that not absurd? And really un-2008? We at SheFinds believe that all kinds of hair can be beautiful. And apparently most women do too: according to a survey conducted by ouidad.com, a website that celebrates the curl, 68% of women feel more attractive with curly hair, 74% would choose curls for a big night out, and 80% would wear their hair curly on a first date. So this post is for all you curly-haired damsels out there–give your hair the care it deserves, and you'll never lament your locks again!
The most fundamental treatment for curly hair is a de-frizzer. John Frieda's Frizz-Ease Extra Strength Hair Serum ($9.09) is a standard, or you could try the higher-end salon product Sebastian Potion 9 ($14.99). Get yourself one or both–just remember that this product is a must-have!
If you've already got a de-frizzer, and are looking for a more comprehensive hair regimen to tame your mane, the best products are from Ouidad. The company has a whole line of specialized products, designed to boost, tame, quench, remedy, and finish your style. We particuarly like the idea behind this Clear and Gentle Shampoo ($13) which cleans deeply enough to get rid of product but delicately enough not to damage curly hair. Or this Botanical Boost Spray-in Conditioner ($16), which seals in mositure and infuses hair with aloe vera, one of nature's best healers.
So go ahead - embrace your curls! There are worse things in life than stealing Shakira's spotlight.
Get Yours: Drugstore.com and Amazon.com
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If you have curly hair, I would definitely recommend staying away from smoothing products like the John Frieda line. There’s actually a better way to take care of your curly and a website dedicated to that: naturallycurly.com. Totally changed the way I take care of my hair and how it looks. (And I’m not affiliated, just really grateful. :) )
I have recently started cleaning and treating my curly hair with products form the WEN line….what a difference this wonderful stuff makes in my crazy curly hair!!! and it smells great!
team naturallycurly!
seriously. what does the millionaire matchmaker know? since when do men like women with fake tans and too much makeup? let’s love ourselves … men like women who love themselves. ;)