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<in a big booming movie voice> My Curly Stylist brings you... THE CURL CORNER 🥳🤩😍😭❤️ Coming soon to Orem, UT Thank you to @jesshills for this opportunity and I hope your new adventure goes well! ❤️❤️❤️ It’s been such an adventure and quite the journey to get here but I think we are all so excited for this! It was nail bitingly close but we finally got it done!🥳🥳🥳 I’m still going to be here in Orem, and the move won’t happen for about a month, but I’ll let you know for sure as soon as I know an exact date! Thank you to all of you -my clients- for helping me get tot his point in my career and for trusting me with your hair. I love you all!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you @realestatewithjake for all the help and the long hours you put in throughout this journey! We are so grateful to you!🙏💛 Lastly, a HUGE THANK YOU 🙏 AND KISS 💋😘to my partner in crime and best friend but mostly- my husband. I honestly would not be here without you.

Its called a Curl Journey for a reason⁠ ⁠ It w

Its called a Curl Journey for a reason⁠
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It will take time. You will have ups and downs.⁠
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Journeys don't happen over night, they can happen over time.⁠
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Be patient with yourself. Be patient with your curls.

It can take anywhere from 3-5 years for your curls

It can take anywhere from 3-5 years for your curls to completely change with consistent effort. ⁠⁠
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Some clients even see the difference in 1 year. That means 1 year (at least) of using the right products, no hot tools (wands and flat irons), and then clarifying and deep conditioning when needed.

Its been decided... I'm officially growing out my

Its been decided... I'm officially growing out my hair. I've loved it long, I've loved it short, but the length it was in this pic is probably my favorite. ⁠
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Fun fact, if you come in mid day and my hair is wet... there's a 99% chance I actually refreshed between appointments.

How long does a curly cut take?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ As lo

How long does a curly cut take?⁠⁠
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As long as it needs to... oooor about 2 1/2 hours give or take depending on your hair density, texture, style, hydration levels, goals, and the questions you have.⁠⁠

Sometimes during a consultation I'm asked "Do I ha

Sometimes during a consultation I'm asked "Do I have enough wave to get a curly cut"⁠⁠
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Usually the answer is yes. 😃If you have some body or wave in your hair; If you have ever felt like your hair looks like a triangle; if your hair has some wave, even the slightest, its worth at least a consult.⁠⁠🤷🏻‍♀️
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If I honestly don't think I can help you encourage those curls to come out I'll let you know. I'll also tell you if it worth a shot..⁠⁠. You’re curious for a reason, it didn’t just happen by chance 🧐 good chance we can move at least a hill, if not a mountain ☺️ Product used: @innersenseorganicbeauty color awakening shampoo, color radiance conditioner, I create volume, I create lift and I create waves
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How do you prep for a curly cut?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Prep

How do you prep for a curly cut?⁠⁠
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Prep? What? I have to prep before my curly cut? ⁠⁠
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It is such an important part of what makes a great curly cut! So here's a few things you should do before you come in⁠⁠
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1) Wash your either day of or day before your appointment. Curls can change quite a bit from day 1 to day 3 wash day. Typically the curls will stretch out and will NOT look the same. Coming in with freshly washed and styled hair helps me to see what you see and results in better... Results. ⁠⁠
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2) Don't come in with your hair in a ponytail, pulled back, straightened or braided. I CANNOT stress this enough. All of these things affect where we cut your curls and there's a good chance your curl will be soo different. What more, I will send you home and you will lose your appointment because I wont cut your hair if I can't see the curl. ⁠⁠
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3) Come in detangled.... now I don't mean brushed out, I mean when you wash your hair ***go through and detangle it***. I don't want to pull your hair to get through the knots (which can hurt), also, you don't want to go through that pain. We want to go through your appointment as smoothly as possible. Detangling can take quite a bit of extra time which can result in an extra cost.⁠⁠
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I do take my job very seriously. I want the best outcome for both you and I. These are just things that help me get through your appointment and give you what you want... After all you and I both want the same thing- A GREAT CURLY CUT.

Fun thing about curl specialists⁠ ⁠ Our scisso

Fun thing about curl specialists⁠
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Our scissors are our most valued possession in the Studio. ⁠
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Truth be told we could probably pay about $20 for a pair, but what would that get you? Split ends up the wazoo especially because we cut dry. For this exact reason we spend anywhere between $200-$2000 for a pair of scissors because cutting dry means we need the BEST OF THE BEST so there are no split ends, because no... you cannot repair split ends. ⁠
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I mean... these also have a lifetime warranty.... so that also helps. ⁠
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Quick story!⁠
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When I was little my mom loved to sew. She would make us outfits, pajamas, dresses... etc. You know she had to buy the fabric scissors and since my mom called them "the good scissors" we knew they would be awesome! (Do you know where i'm headed with this?) As a kid, when you're cutting paper you don't want to use the crappy kid scissors.. you want to use THE GOOD SCISSORS and so we would dig into my moms sewing things, pull them out and cut our paper projects with them..... this takes DIY to a whole new level ⁠
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I can officially state- I can seriously understand why we would get in trouble when we would use her scissors...

The most part of a curly cut is....⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ T

The most part of a curly cut is....⁠⁠
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THE PART WHERE YOU GET THE CURLY CUT.⁠⁠
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The whole thing is important because when you go to your curl specialist regardless of which training they've taken from any curly company their goal is the same: we keep your curls in mind and want you to love and embrace your curls.

Happy Presidents Day Curlies!⁠ ⁠ I had a thoug

Happy Presidents Day Curlies!⁠
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I had a thought this morning "Curly hair is not a recent thing"⁠
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Though it is definitely trending, curly hair has been around for ages... with it being presidents day I decided to look at one of the more iconic curly hair'd presidents you can see anytime you hold a $20 bill- that right! Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce the People's president- President Andrew Jackson!⁠
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Clearly its evident that he had some luscious locks, just look at his picture. It literally curls on the end. ⁠
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At the end of the 18th century beginning of the 19th century Romanticism was at it's peak. At that time hairstyles had started changing toward the more natural look- disorderly and natural (sound familiar? lol) ... what more, they didn't use product. ⁠
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I am so grateful for this change in styles, though the style has continued to change over the years and the presidents tend to keep their hair short now, Its good to know that curls have always been "IN" .

Happy Valentine’s Day Curlies!!! Sorry I’m a l

Happy Valentine’s Day Curlies!!! Sorry I’m a little bit late with this post 😅. My hubby (the love of my life) surprised me with a get away weekend that included a detective dinner, night out on the town. Followed by an amazing brunch at @marketstreetutah . If you haven’t been, you NEED TO GO! The food was AMAZING!! 🤤 Last night my curls were the best I’ve ever seen them! They curled up so tight and were happy to be around. I woke up this morning and my hair was “different” to say the least 🤓 curls were stretched and curly but in all the not so awesome ways. So- what did I do? Well... I didn’t bring my amazing products because I figured they’d last (lesson learned: always bring a satin/silk pillowcase with you) ... so I jumped in the shower and wet my hair down reallllllly good. I used the hotel conditioner to help calm it down (I ran out of that too so i did as good as I could manage) and then just made sure my curls were in their clumps- scrunched, towel dried and hoped for the best. Voila that is what you see in this picture ☺️. Sure it’s a little messy but you do what you can ☺️ Lessons I learned
1) always take a silk/satin pillowcase with you
2) never forget product- even when you don’t think you’ll need it
3) it could have looked worse 🤣

My baby has a valentine at his preschool and wante

My baby has a valentine at his preschool and wanted to look good. He said he wanted to do his hair curly. Now those of you who have seen his hair know that it hasn’t been super curly in the past but we figured let’s try it.... and I love how it turned out 😍😍😍 Did anyone else do their kids curly hair for Valentine’s Day? We used @innersenseorganicbeauty Sweet Spirit Leave in Conditioner and I create hold I’m gonna be popping in on my FB in just a few for a “how did I do that”

10 Ways to know your curls are ready for a trim⁠

10 Ways to know your curls are ready for a trim⁠
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1) Its been more than 5 months since your last appointment⁠
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2) Your ends are consistently getting tangled in themselves⁠
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3) Your hair consistently feels dry no matter what you do.⁠
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4) You used to have a shape but it no longer exists and are beginning to resemble an Evergreen.⁠
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5) You ask yourself "when was the last time I got a haircut" but for the life of you cannot remember when it was.⁠
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6) If you pull out a curl you will see it get thinner as it reaches the end - it kind of looks like a spur (This does not necessarily count for thinning hair).⁠
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7) You have consistently had many more bad curl days than good curl days.⁠
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8) You've lost your bounce- its hard to get that bounce on when your hair has no shape or is overdue for a trim⁠
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9) It feels and looks heavy- that one speaks for itself⁠
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10) You have been consistenly putting your curls into a ponytail because you don't know what else to do with it⁠

Why is it important to get a regular trim?⁠⁠
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Whether you are trying to grow out your hair or maintaining your current length, getting a regular trim is very important. ⁠⁠
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Its important because over time our ends get dry and our hair begins to lose its shape... All the deep conditioning and hair treatments in the world wont stop that from happening.⁠⁠
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Regular trims...⁠⁠
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1) Even when trying to grow out your hair can get rid of split ends so your hair continues to grow full and healthy.⁠⁠
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2) Help the hair to keep its shape which means more satisfying hair days. When growing it out its important to keep it shaped so you are more likely to not give up and chop it off. ⁠⁠
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3) Helps you and your hairstylist to analyze what is going on with your hair and if there are any changes.⁠⁠
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This pic is an after and before of an express cut- an option if you just want a quick clean up and don't have a lot of time to spare- you can get your shape back and get the ends cleaned up.

A question that I get a lot: Is color safe for cur

A question that I get a lot: Is color safe for curly hair? Yes! It totally is. Can it change the texture? Yes it can.... but not usually. Typically you’ll see the texture change if the hair has been over processed (continuously using too many harsh chemicals or high heat on the hair). But typically- it shouldn’t change it that much. Thank you @monchebg for letting me play with your hair 😍 I miss you!!! Can’t wait for out next movie night!

Is anybody else a plant lover?! I have been for mo

Is anybody else a plant lover?! I have been for most of my life! I love gardening and getting out into the dirt and just digging my fingers in! 😍 In the studio I usually have an Orchid, my little bonsai, an long vine plant and my succulent. At home... oh man, I’ve got waaay more plants. Did you know plants love it when you talk with them. They can hear you. Growing up my grandma did it all the time- she would actually sing to her flowers and speak to them... and She still does it ☺️. It sounds a little bit crazy but they totally respond and grow happier when you do! Thank you @solasalonsut for the beautiful orchids this Christmas!! ❤️❤️❤️ #adoptaplant 😉

How much have your curls changed since you started

How much have your curls changed since you started wearing them curly? Tag me in your pics-@mycurlystlist In this post there are 3 pics- oldest pic was from 2012 pre cosmetology school. I was not loving that haircut because it was soooo round. (I can also say phone cameras have come a long way). My second pic was from 2015 when I had moved out on my 1 year after I became a curl specialist. My curls got better! My most recent pic was this morning. I washed, styled and scrunched my hair and let it air dry- my curls have come a very long way!

Have you ever called into a salon and asked if the

Have you ever called into a salon and asked if they had someone that cut curly hair and were met with the response “we all cut curly hair”... So how do you go about finding that one person who IS a curl specialist? Here’s the best way I’ve found: throw the word “specialist” or “certified”. Second, check the Salons Instagram. If they have anybody that does curlyhair you will definitely see it on there. ❤️ Lastly, you can always check the curly websites- devacurl, naturally curly, etc ❤️

Are you excited for your next curly cut?! Often t

Are you excited for your next curly cut?! Often times I’ve heard clients refer to curl specialists as: Curl Whisperers or Curl Magicians. Honestly, we aren’t any of those, BUT we have been able to experience different hair and taken the time and education to learn how to work with the curl. Think of us as Curl Doctors 😉 Byfeeling, looking and hearing what you tell us about your curls-both good and not so good- can we diagnose what we need to do, what your hair needs to achieve what you want out of your hair. Yesterday I went to the chiropractors office, he went through had me do some stretches, pushed, pulled, prodded, Moved things around, popped things... it was an experience. At the end, he said to me “okay, so there’s somethings we can do, but a good part of what’s going to fix your problem will need to be done on your part at home” He gave me exercises that I can do at home and some instructions. With curls it’s the same thing, we are going to move things around, push, pull, cut and adjust things but in the end a good part of what is going to help is what you do with your hair at home. 💛👍 And yes, I am actually really looking forward to my next chiropractic appointment ☺️ My knee is finally beginning to feeling better 🥳

Can the product I use really make a difference?100

Can the product I use really make a difference?100%!!! This might rattle a few feathers... Not every curly product is created equal. 😱 Curly hair products can range anywhere from $1-$40 and some even more. While they all boast of providing hydration, shine, bounce, or volume, their ingredients and quality are usually what differs. So, while that $3 curly shampoo from Walmart might look a lot cheaper than the $26 shampoo your hairstylist has, look at it’s quality- what does it have inside? Does it last as long? How often are you buying this product? How does your hair feel? 🤷🏻‍♀️ These are all questions I usually ask when I’m looking at purchasing new products to either use on myself or bring into the studio. Added bonus: when you buy from your curl specialist, you support their business and keep them doing what they love most- your hair🥰. Just a little something to think about the next time you go shopping for products (as if you didn’t already have enough to think about when you go shopping - thanks a lot Sion😅) Really though! Think about it... now let it simmer.😘

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