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NEW Confident in my Curls Collection on Etsy

by Rochelle August 30, 2023

Special announcement for my curl friends! I’ve launched a new collection on my Etsy shop that will catch your eye. The Confident in my Curls Collection was created by yours truly to show off your curly hair pride. In this collection, you will find a new t-shirt, coffee mug, die-cut magnet, non-slip mouse pad, and spiral-bound journal with cool curly hair graphics.

CONFIDENT IN MY CURLS COFFEE MUG

Warm up with the Confident In My Curls customized ceramic coffee mug. It’s BPA and Lead-free, microwave & dishwasher-safe, and made of white, durable ceramic in 11-ounce size. Thanks to the advanced printing tech, designs come to life with incredibly vivid colors – the perfect gift for coffee, tea, and hot cocoa lovers.

White ceramic
11 oz (0.33 l)
Rounded corners
C-handle
Lead and BPA-free

CONFIDENT IN MY CURLS DIE-CUT MAGNET

Show your curly hair pride with the Confident In My Curls custom shape magnet. Made with the die-cut technique, these magnets are flexible and highly durable. Choose between 2 different sizes and get the best fit for your decorating needs.

Material: Vinyl
Flexible and durable material
Black backing

CONFIDENT IN MY CURLS SPIRAL-BOUND JOURNAL

Write down your dreams in style on these cool spiral-bound journals. Personalized with a cool design to make them shine. These notebooks feature a thick gloss full-color laminated protective cover that is much more durable than the average flimsy paper cover. Made in the USA, the journal comes in 5×7 size with 150 pages of lined paper.

Front, back, and inside cover print
150 lined pages (75 sheets)
Glossy laminated cover
Note: 0.5″x 0.5″ production barcode visible on the back cover

CONFIDENT IN MY CURLS NON-SLIP MOUSE PAD

A smooth mouse pad for even smoother browsing. Its top is made from polyester, an excellent surface material for printing your designs in high resolution and vibrant colors. The rubber bottom guarantees no slip while moving around the mouse (optical and laser). The mouse pads will serve everyday users and pro gamers for years to come without fraying or pilling.

Materials: 100% smooth polyester front; 100% natural rubber backing
One size: 9.5″ × 8″ (24.1cm × 20.3cm )
Supports optical and laser mice
0.1” thick (3mm)
Anti-fray edges
Black non-slip base

CONFIDENT IN MY CURLS UNISEX SOFTSTYLE T-SHIRT

The unisex soft-style t-shirt puts a new spin on casual comfort. This tee is made from very soft materials and is 100% cotton for solid colors. The shoulders have twill tape for improved durability. There are no side seams. The collar is made with ribbed knitting to prevent curling damage.

100% ring-spun cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
Light fabric (4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²))
Eurofit
Tear-away label
Runs true to size

As you can see, I’ve expanded my collection to include newer items like the mouse pad, coffee mug, and more. I wanted to give more options to fill the wants and needs of my community. Let me know your thoughts on the design and what types of items I should include for future collections.

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Mielle Avocado & Tomano Anti-Frizz Products

Beat the Frizz with Mielle’s Cold Application Technology™

by Rochelle June 28, 2023

This article is compensated by Impact.com and it’s advertisers. All opinions are mine alone.

Dealing with frizzy hair? Well, you’re not alone. It’s pretty safe to say that if you have curls, you have also experienced frizz. Within the last couple of years, my focus has shifted from creating major volume to having more defined curls. This is why it made sense to partner with Mielle to introduce their Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz line (with Cold Application Technology™) to you all.

What is Cold Application Technology™

What makes this particular line from Mielle so special is their exclusive Cold Application Technology™. They’ve added it to the stylers from this system and claim that “It uses a ‘cold on contact’ approach to help close hair cuticles in place and reduce frizz during styling.”

a close up image of the Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Cold Application Technology Sticker

The Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz stylers can be refrigerated to help smooth and seal the hair cuticle. This process is optional however and you can still control frizz regardless.

Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz System

Let’s discuss what products make up the line and the key benefits. The entire system is created for textured hair prone to frizz and contains the key ingredients of Tamanu Oil and Avocado Oil. Further, you don’t have to worry about them containing any silicones, parabens, sulfates, paraffin, mineral oil, DEA, or any animal testing.

Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner

Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Shampoo

This shampoo gently cleanses and replenishes moisture in the hair. Product buildup and residue are removed from the hair and scalp leaving it prepared for the conditioner. The hair is left feeling soft and smooth.

Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Conditioner

This conditioner provides nourishment and helps smooth the surface of the hair. It conditions well to make detangling a breeze while offering manageability. The result is hair that feels soft, shiny, and ready for styling.

An image of the Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz styling products

The Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Stylers

As I mentioned before, these stylers have Cold Application Technology™ and can be placed in the refrigerator if you so choose. All are designed to help with frizz among the other benefits.

Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Slip & Seal Leave-In Conditioner

This leave-in conditioner starts by softening the hair which in turn adds slip for better detangling. As a first step, it preps the hair by smoothing it and sealing the cuticle in place. This leaves the hair with tons of shine and ready for the next step.

Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Stay Straight Serum

This serum has multiple benefits. First, it helps seal the surface of the hair. It also offers heat protection up to 450 degrees. This added layer of protection works well in humidity to prevent frizz and help straight styles from reverting back to curly. The result is styles that are shiny, soft, and long-lasting.

Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Curl Perfector

This curl perfector is a cream formula that helps with frizz by smoothing and sealing the hair. The creamy formula provides a curl definition that lasts while leaving the hair soft and shiny.

My Results & Final Thoughts

For the best results, it’s advised to use the entire system. I don’t straighten my hair so I just didn’t use the Mielle Avocado & Tamanu Anti-Frizz Stay Straight Serum. The shampoo did an excellent job of cleansing and removing product buildup while still leaving my hair soft. The conditioner had tons of slip and made detangling a breeze.

An image of the Mielle Avocado & Tamanu styling products in a skin care refrigerator

Because I have some sort of understanding about what makes the hair cuticle open and close, I loved applying the stylers straight out of the refrigerator. Using the warm water to cleanse and condition helped open up the hair cuticle while applying the stylers cold helped seal it. Genius! This resulted in my curls being super shiny and defined. Plus, trying my styling products cold with the summer heat coming was so refreshing!

An image of Rochelle Masella after applying the Mielle Avocado & Tamanu line to her curls

With the popularity of skin care refrigerators, I never even considered placing my hair care stylers in there. This innovative technology is one that I hope to continue seeing in hair care products of the future. Especially for those that are looking the beat the frizz!

Visit www.mielleorganics.com to check out the whole collection and more! Use the code Mielle20 to receive 20% off your order (excludes bundles & hair vitamins).

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8 Tips to Help Speed Up Hair Growth

by Rochelle May 15, 2023

One of my passions within the curly hair care sector is hair growth. Hair growth is a slow and natural process but certain factors like genetics, age, and your health can affect it. During my natural hair journey, I’ve tried a variety of methods and through trial and error, these were the main ways I’ve been able to speed up hair growth.

How to Speed Up Hair Growth From Within

Maintain a healthy diet: By eating a more balanced diet, I’ve noticed an improvement in hair growth. The vitamins and minerals from foods like leafy greens, fatty fish, eggs, and nuts are known to improve the health of your hair. By making the switch from fast foods to healthier options not only has my overall health improved but my hair. I also include supplements to my daily regimen. After finding out I had a vitamin D deficiency, I made sure to include that supplement to help improve my levels and the health of my hair. Biotin and vitamin C has also helped strengthen and speed up hair my growth. If you’re not getting enough of these nutrients from your diet, consider taking a hair supplement to help promote healthy hair growth.

Stay hydrated: We all know that water is the key to life and makes up a large majority of our bodies. Without an adequate amount of water we can experience dehydration. How this relates to hair is that dehydration can also cause the hair to become dry and brittle. In turn, you can experience breakage and slower growth. So, it’s important to drink plenty of water to also keep you hair healthy.

Get some rest: Getting enough sleep is not only essential for health but for hair growth. A lack of sleep can cause things like stress and hormonal imbalances, which can have a negative effect on hair growth.

8 tips to help speed up hair growth

External Methods for Growth

Get regular trims: This is definitely a necessity in my book. Regular trims help keep split ends at bay and helps to reduce breakage. Maintaining my trims a few times per year keep my hair looking healthy and promote growth.

Limit heat styling: Using heat styling tools like flat irons and blow dryers can cause significant damage to hair. Especially if you are doing it often and without a heat-protectant. I understand the excitement of switching up from curly to straight but doing it a lot can cause irreversible damage. I have first-hand experience in this unfortunately. My hair became brittle, was thinning, and I had to wait for it to grow out to see my natural curl pattern.

Massage your scalp: This is one of my favorite ways to speed up hair growth. Massaging your scalp helps stimulate the scalp and improve blood flow. I like to do this every evening (when I remember) with a tiny bit of growth oil for a few minutes.

Adding oil to curly hair

Use natural oils: As I mentioned before, using certain oils can help keep the scalp nourished and promotes growth. I love making my own mixtures with a carrier and essential oil. One of my favorite blends uses jojoba oil, peppermint essential oil, and tea tree for scalp massages. I also like to use tiny amounts of castor oil just on my edges to promote growth.

Limit chemical treatments: Using chemical treatments on the hair like certain dyes, relaxers, keratin treatments can cause major damage to the hair. With curly hair the curl pattern can especially take a hit. There was a time when I bleached & relaxed my hair (insert face palm), big mistake! I had so much breakage, my curls were permanently wavy, and it took years to grow back.

Long story short, although hair growth is a slow and natural process, there are several things you can do to promote healthy hair. By eating a balanced diet, limiting heat styling, getting regular trims, and more you can help to support your hair growth goals.

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5 Low-Tension Hairstyles to Try on Your Curls

by Rochelle February 17, 2023

Curly hair can be both beautiful and challenging to manage. After discovering that I have traction alopecia, I’ve learned that the key to saving my edges is to find low-tension hairstyles that don’t pull on my already fragile hairline. This means doing looser styles that don’t stress the delicate areas on my scalp. So, I’ve compiled a list of 5 low-tension hairstyles to try on your curls. Here are some of my favorites.

5 Low-Tension Hairstyles

The Wash-and-Go

The Wash-and-Go is an easy low-tension hairstyle that lets your curls form in their natural state. To achieve this style, simply wash your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner and a curl-defining cream. Choosing the right curl-enhancing products will produce the best results as well. While it might be tempting, it’s best to keep your hands off your curls as it dries to avoid frizz.

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Introducing the Curly Hair Product Tracker, a printable to document how each and every one of your products works on your curls.

The Braid-Out

The Braid-Out is another low-tension hairstyle that is perfect for curly hair. Start by braiding your hair while it’s damp and let it air dry. I like to use curl foams to keep the result light and bouncy. The braids help to define and elongate your curls, and once you take the braids out, you’ll be left with a wavy, defined style.

The Twist-Out

The Twist-Out is similar to the Braid-Out, but instead of braiding your hair, you do a two-strand twist. Begin by twisting your hair while it’s damp (also with a curl foam) and letting it air dry. This style is slightly looser than the braid-out but creates another beautiful, low-tension hairstyle.

an image of a low tension curly hairstyle

The Pineapple

The Pineapple hairstyle works well for those with naturally curly or wavy hair. It is probably my favorite go-to hairstyle because it’s easy and typically done daily on my non-wash days. All you have to do is gather your hair into a high ponytail on the top of your head and secure it with a silk scrunchie (to avoid breakage). This style is excellent for hot days, looks elegant, and protects your hair while you sleep.

Loose Low Ponytail

Lastly, a loose low ponytail is an easy low-tension hairstyle option. To achieve this style, gather your hair into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck and secure it with a hair tie or hair accessory. Leave a few strands of hair around your face for a soft, romantic look that also takes the stress off the hairline.

Now, you have a better understanding of why low-tension hairstyles are essential for those with curly hair. By using the right products, avoiding over-manipulating your hair, and embracing styles like the Wash-and-Go, your curls, and hairline can live their best lives.

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an image of a young girl with curly hair

5 Kids Curly Hair Products Our Family Loves

by Rochelle February 7, 2023

My kids are finally in school so I thought I’d share the 5 kids’ curly hair products our family loves. I’ve been a bit absent from this blog because I was totally engulfed in motherhood (cue the hair in the bun and other easy curly hairstyles). This brings me to why I wanted to include them in this post. I love sharing my favorite curly hair products here but haven’t shared anything designed for children. Naturally, I have to include something for the young ones and I think I found a few winners.

Kids Curly Hair Products

For this post, I want to cover all the bases. A shampoo, conditioner, leave-in, and curl cream. I try not to overdo it with their products so I’m narrowing it down to our favorites from each category. Plus, they’re extra squirmish when it’s time to do their hair.

Tots by Babyganics 2-in-1 Curly Shampoo & Conditioner

This tear-free formula is wonderful for quick hair washing because of the dual-purpose formula. Although it is a gel-like formula that feels like a shampoo, it has a built-in conditioner to help soften curls. It contains coconut oil & shea butter with a mild apricot chamomile fragrance. It’s also nice that this doesn’t contain sulfates, parabens, silicones, or phthalates.

a pinterest pin of the Young King Kids Curling Cream

The Honest Co. Honest Conditioner Everyday Gentle

This moisturizing formula is also tear-free and contains naturally-derived ingredients. There are options on the fragrance but we love the Sweet Orange Vanilla scent on our boys. It does a really good job of making the hair soft and helps with the tangles. When my boys wore their curls a little longer this was a must-have in conjunction with a Wet Brush.

Track Curly Hair Products With This FREE Printable!

Introducing the Curly Hair Product Tracker, a printable to document how each and every one of your products works on your curls.

Raw Sugar Kids Strong & Shiny Conditioning Leave-In

Raw Sugar Kids is a newer brand that we started using last year but we’ve been happy with their products. This leave-in is lightweight and helps soften knots and frizz. Its key ingredients are vitamins B5 and Baobab seed oil and its Strawberry + Oat Milk scent reminds me a bit of a strawberry milkshake. One particular thing I like about this brand is that it says that its products are allergy tested.

Young King Curling Cream

I definitely saved the best for last because the Young King Curling Cream is a repeat purchase. Its slippery moisturizing formula contains shea butter and marshmallow root and adds amazing definition and shine to their curls. It has a flexible hold that keeps my boy’s curls in place for most of the day.

Now that you know some of my favorite kids’ curly hair products, share some of yours! I’d love to swap favorites so that my family can try new items.

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DevaCurl Buildup Buster Launch in NYC

by Rochelle March 14, 2017

Last month, I was invited to NYC with a bunch of other curly influencers for the DevaCurl Buildup Buster launch. It felt like the trip of a lifetime because not only did I get to experience this innovative new product but I met so many of my curl sisters from the online world. Here’s a recap of my two amazing days in NYC.

Day 1: Check in & Workout?

DevaCurl was so amazing for setting this trip up for us all. Many of us flew in from all corners of the country and some internationally. We checked into the hotel and were greeted with a goodie bag filled with a little swag and our itinerary. I was already prepped for the first activity which included a high-intensity dance cardio class at 305 Fitness. With no plans to actually take the class (because I was 6 months pregnant), I still dressed the part and filled my water bottle up to watch and laugh at everyone. But…

Meeting My Online Friends IRL

something happened when I got there, I saw Beyonce art plastered on the wall and heard the music blasting. My inner Beyonce wanted to come out to play…just at a lower intensity. I really needed to work out because I had been slacking so I stood in the back of the class and two-stepped my way through. Had I participated like the others, I may have delivered right there on the floor. Luckily, I knew that I had to listen to my body, take frequent breaks, and drink lots of water. We celebrated with a vegan meal at by Chloe and then I was off to bed.

Day 2: Devachan Salon & DevaCurl Buildup Buster Launch Party

Our next day started with a day at the Devachan salon for the ‘Bounce Back” service. After grabbing a quick breakfast, I was greeted by Smadar, my hair stylist and she took me back to the shampoo bowl where I was introduced to Buildup Buster. After a night of breaking a sweat, it made complete sense to me to have this service. Buildup Buster is a micellar water cleansing serum that uses micellar technology to remove buildup from products, hard water and other environmental stressors. She explained how Buildup Buster is similar to a clarifying shampoo but doesn’t strip the hair. Instead it leaves the hair soft with the help of abyssianian oil and jojoba esters. It can be used weekly instead of shampoo and should be followed up with a conditioner like DevaCurl One Condition.

After receiving my treatment, it was off to the chair where she used the DevaCurl Frizz-Free Volumizing Foam and DevaClips to bring volume to my roots. After my curls were dried, she finished off with a little spritz of the DevaCurl Flexible-Hold Hair Spray. My curls had tons of volume and they were party ready!

DevaCurl Buildup Buster

Later that night, we attended the Buildup Buster Launch Party. It was held at the beautiful Root Studios and I was in complete awe of all the curls in one room. There was a photographer, a slo-mo camera, a green screen station and Shake Shack ( I have to admit that got me really excited). I gravitated to the slo-mo camera because I always wanted to star in my own hair commercial (who doesn’t). In addition, a group of us jumped into the green screen station to create our own Buildup Buster commercial. Most importantly, I had the opportunity to meet some of my favorite curly influencers and turned my online friends into real ones.

Big thanks to the team at DevaCurl for this opportunity! It truly was an amazing trip that united my curly sisterhood.

Have you had the chance to try DevaCurl’s Buildup Buster? Let me know how it’s working for you down below in the comments…

Watch the vlog from my trip to NYC:

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Heatless Blowout | From Curly to Straight

by Rochelle March 7, 2017

Have you ever wanted a blowout without the heat damage? Well, I have a solution that works well on naturally curly hair as well as relaxed hair. In fact, this is something I used to do frequently when my hair was relaxed to keep a straight style throughout the week. This heatless blowout technique is essentially the same but slightly difficult because of the texture of curly hair.

Heatless Blowout

One of the most important elements of this process is to start on clean hair. Especially if your hair is on the fine, curly side. Use a clarifying shampoo to remove all traces of buildup and dirt on the hair and scalp. Follow up with a moisturizing conditioner and be sure to detangle and rinse well. Blot dry your curls with a t-shirt or paper towels.

How to Wrap Your Hair

Using a wide tooth comb or Wet Brush, detangle the hair one more time. I can’t stress enough the importance of detangling your curls before the wrap technique. It will make the process much smoother. Next, apply a generous amount of Jane Carter Solution Wrap & Roll to your curls and distribute well using a Wet Brush.

Now it’s time to section the hair. The length of your hair can help you determine where your part starts. If your hair is chin length or shorter you can probably start with a deep side part. However, if your hair is longer starting your part behind your ear will be beneficial to keep it flat and smooth.

The key to wrapping is to think of it as one continuous circle. After you’ve created your part, begin brushing the hair flat against the scalp from the front, along the forehead, and behind the ears. To keep the smoothed hair in place, secure with flat duckbill clips and then continue with the wrapping. If you can see or feel bumps, use a rat tail comb to smooth it. When you’re finished, it should resemble a beehive that is laid flat along the scalp. Add flat duckbill clips to ensure that it stays in place.

heatless blowout on curly hair

Overnight/Next Day Care

Next, use a silk or satin scarf to tie down the style and go to bed. It’s very important that you give yourself plenty of time for this to dry otherwise you will end up with random curls and waves. Once your hair is 100% dry, take off the scarf and remove the clips. Using a wide tooth comb, gently unravel the wrap and comb through the hair.

For a visual demonstration, check out my tutorial below. Let me know what your favorite heatless blowout technique’s are below in the comments.

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Easy Headwrap Updo | Alicia Keys Inspired

by Rochelle March 1, 2017

I’ve always loved the natural beauty of Alicia Keys. From her beautiful curls to her makeup free skin. In the last recent months, I’ve enjoyed her hairstyles that include headscarves so I thought I would include a quick tutorial on how to get the look. Here’s one way to do an easy headwrap updo.

What You’ll Need

Elastic Ponytail Holder

Large Colorful Silky Scarf

Easy Headwrap Updo

Begin by gathering all of your curls up near the top of your hairline and securing it with an elastic. This is also known as a pineapple ponytail. It looks great to have the ponytail off center to add a bit of flair. Next, fold your scarf a couple times to make it long and rectangular. Starting at the back of your neck, center the scarf along the nape of your neck. You want to make sure that the size of your scarf covers from your hairline up near the base of your ponytail. Bring the two ends of the scarf to the front of your head and tie a simple knot.

Silk Headwrap

Then, wrap the two scarf ends towards the back so that they overlap and back to the front again. Depending on the length of your scarf, you may have to wrap it a couple times until you’ve come near the ends. Once you’ve reached the ends of the scarf, tie another knot and tuck in the ends.

Adjust and fluff your curls using your fingers or a hair pick. The final look should be asymmetrical.

head wrap on curly hair

What easy headwrap hairstyles have you done? Let me know down below in the comments. Want to see other headwrap styles? Click here.

Watch The Full Tutorial Here

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Sunglass Spot Rose Decorated Sunnies

by Rochelle August 19, 2016

How could I pass this purchase up?!! These rose decorated oversized retro round sunglasses scream cool girl and have so much character. About once a year, I visit Sunglass Spot and order about a half a dozen pairs. Their prices are incredibly low (I think I paid $5 for these) and they offer $5 shipping on an order of 6 pairs.

If you like this pair, you can find them on their website here.

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Lace & Love

by Rochelle August 5, 2016

Even in the blistering heat, I couldn’t pass up wearing this long-sleeved lace dress from Forever 21. Luckily it was short enough to keep me cool and the sleeves were unlined. The slightly mocked turtleneck also helped.

For my hair, this is 3rd day hair picked to the max. This is generally when my hair looks its best. Prior to this look, I completed a wash & go and used Briogeo Curl Charisma Rice Amino & Quinoa Frizz Control Gel.

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