Is there anyone more adorable than a curly haired toddler? The little one has his or her curly mojo going in full force. Can you imagine straightening a child’s curly hair? Of course not! I have seen mothers protect their child’s curls like their lives depend upon it....
I had a client the other day who came to me for the first time. She was a beautiful woman in her mid-20s, and when she sat down in my chair I admired her curly hair. All curly girls have a unique curl pattern and like most curly girls, she had different curl types...
Our mission at Devana Salon is to inspire and embrace natural hair, beauty and spirit. We see our clients as spiritual beings who happen to have curly hair. Since we know this truth about our clients, we embrace opportunities to serve in more ways than just creating...
It has been a dream of mine for the last decade to have the best curly hair salon in Denver. Finally, as a result of a lot of determination, persistence and staying true to my vision, Devana Salon is open for business. Our goal is to be the best at what we do and you...
New year, new you, right? Well, if you’ve struggled with getting your curls to cooperate, are tired of fighting frizz, or if you’ve spent years straightening your curls away, it can be! Just like any other New Year’s Resolution, transitioning into a...
Setting a goal For the past twelve years, my goal has been to become the best curly hair stylist in Denver. I don’t know if I have achieved that goal yet, but I currently have about 1,000 curly haired clients, so I must be doing something right. Many of my clients ask...
So many of my clients have asked me to help them grow their curly hair longer, that I have decided to write a second blog on the subject. Here are some more tips that you can follow to help you grow your beautiful curls longer and longer and longer if you want. 6 Tips...
Although you wouldn’t know it if you saw me at work, life is about more than just curly hair. The following ideas are some things that you can do to improve your self-care routine that have little to do with your hair. 9 self-care tips that will make your curly hair...
Women with wavy hair have to treat their hair differently than those with tighter curls. If you have wavy hair, you probably want better curl definition. If this is you, you need to avoid the following nine things that will always disrupt your wavy curl pattern. 1....
There are all kinds of superstitions surrounding curly hair. Here are some of the most ridiculous ones. Babies with curly hair go through more diapers than straight hair babies. If you have red curly hair, you are more likely to believe that there are aliens living...
Color has the ability to spice up your curls by adding dimension and interest to curly hair. Curly hair absorbs more light than straight hair because straight hair presents a flat surface for light to reflect off of, whereas curly hair disperses light and therefore...
Have you ever wanted your curly hair to grow longer but felt like it won’t grow another inch? Many a curly girl has felt this way at one time or another. The fact is, your hair is always growing but you may not be retaining what’s grown. In other words, just as fast...
Two of my favorite methods for highlighting naturally curly hair are balayage and pintura. In this post, I will explain the difference between these two hair coloring methods and offer my opinion on which technique works best for different curl types....
There are a variety of ways to dry naturally curly hair. The method that you choose is usually determined by the hairstyle you want to achieve, your hair’s texture, your preference and your lifestyle. Here are four basic ways to dry curly hair. Air-dry This is the...
Coconut oil is an all-natural wonder ingredient that is great for curly hair. Unlike most oils, coconut oil penetrates deep into the hair shaft, rather than sitting on the surface. When applied to curly hair, coconut oil helps heal protein loss, adds moisture and...
Who doesn’t enjoy seeing beautiful people strut on a runway like they are the most important person in the universe? When they have bouncy curly hair, I get an extra kick out of it! Even if they have straight hair, I enjoy it. There is one thing that you can do to...
In this post, I will explain the difference between the Deva 3-Step and the Ouidad Rake and Shake. These are two different methods for styling naturally curly hair as they are taught by DevaCurl and Ouidad. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have been trained and...
Many of my curly haired clients ask me what the difference is between the Deva Cut and the Ouidad Haircut. Having been trained and certified in both techniques, I am qualified to answer this question. In this article, I don’t intend to give my opinion of which method...
I just returned from a vacation in Colombia, where I saw so much naturally curly hair, that I am tempted to move there. I love naturally curly hair, and the Colombian women have gorgeous curly hair. They like to wear it long so that it accentuates the rest of their...
Many people with naturally curly hair ask me what kind of hair cut will look best for their face shape and hair texture. You can find a lot of articles about this subject for straight hair, but many times stylist miss the mark when it comes to people with curly or...
