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  1. Your Guide To Unlocking Bouncy Curls: 5 Insider Tips No matter your natural texture, if you’re wondering how to get bouncy curls, you’ve come to the right place. From styling techniques, hair priming methods & easy protective styles, we’ve got the 411 on all things bounce. In this guide, we're pulling back the curtain & revealing the expert-approved secrets to curl success. From optimizing your wash day routine to perfecting your styling techniques, you'll discover easy-to-follow methods for cultivating big, bouncy curls that la...
  2. How To Care For & Enhance Your Grey Natural Curls No matter if your hair is silver, grey, white, or a charming mix of salt-and-pepper, there are countless ways to tailor your curl care routine to enhance your color & nourish your natural texture. As your strands continue to evolve, your hair’s needs may change, allowing you to reassess the products you use & revamp your styling techniques. If your locks have recently started to transform, you may be wondering how to care for grey curly hair & what sets it apart from other colors...
  3. 5 Essential Tips for Curls in Humidity Imagine this. One day you’re giving vivacious curl energy as you confidently saunter to the brunch bar with your besties. The next, you’re on vacation in a sunny & humid—tropical paradise. In the midst of simple, beautiful bliss, your curls decide to dance to their own rhythm, coiling & bending in unintended places with their newfound carefree attitude. In their wake is a head of hair that’s taken on an identity of its own, leaving you & your reflection feeling not quite like you...
  4. 10 Steps to Curating the Ultimate Curl Care Routine for Men From Jason Momoa & his wondrous waves to Penn Badgley & his devil-may-care casual curls, men are confidently embracing their natural hair, inspiring others with textured locks to do the same. If you’re wondering how to achieve a similar level of panache, you’re already on the path to sporting an enviable head of curls. The first step to crafting a suave style involves ensuring your mane receives a little TLC—& that journey begins with the ultimate men’s curly hair routine. Grab a ...
  5. Nurturing Thin Curly Hair: 7 Care Tips For Stronger Strands If you have curly hair, finding the right haircare routine is crucial to nurturing & supporting gorgeous bounce, shine & volume. But, as any curl enthusiast knows, caring for your tresses requires an in-depth understanding of your hair, including its density, curl pattern & porosity. Fine thin curly hair is no different, & by mastering the proper care & styling techniques, you can make sure your curls are strong, vibrant & absolutely stunning. Understanding Thin Cu...
  6. What Is Pre-Poo for Curly Hair? Curly hair content has been awash with the term “pre-poo” lately, & for good reasons: pre-pooing is a simple, effective way to nourish & hydrate your hair & take your curls & coils to new heights. But what is pre-poo exactly & why do curls look so absolutely luscious after a pre-pooing session? In this guide, we’re not just breaking down how to pre-poo natural hair—we’re also diving into the theory behind pre-pooing, exploring techniques for different curl types & off...
  7. Understanding Hair Elasticity: How to Assess & Improve The Strength of Your Curls If you’re looking to enhance the strength & vitality of your curls, there’s a crucial hair element you need to know about hair elasticity. What is hair elasticity? Elasticity for hair refers to your curls’ ability to bounce back—but don’t go tugging on your ends just yet. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what is hair elasticity, how to properly assess it & ways you can update your curl care routine to enhance your hair’s elasticity naturally. What Is Hair Elasticity? As menti...
  8. Turn Up the Tunes (& the Heat) We have something new arriving on paternbeauty.com on 9/12. In the meantime, listen to our newest playlist to guess the drop. Listening to this playlist on wash day? Are you using heat or a blow dryer? Navigating heat styling can be tricky. Curly, coily, & tight-textured patterns can be more vulnerable & susceptible to breakage than other hair types. With this in mind, many precautions are taken in preparation for styling using heat tools. It is possible to make heat styling a part ...
  9. How to Detox Your Scalp for Healthier Curls Whether you have your healthy hair care routine down to a science or you’re still trying out different methods of nourishing your luscious curls, don’t sleep on scalp care. If you’re looking to support healthy hair growth, lock in moisture or simply amp up your current regimen, it’s time to give your scalp some TLC. While it’s important to offer your scalp the moisture it needs via rich, hydrating products, you’ll also want to detox the scalp as needed. Not sure how to detox your scalp? We’...
  10. Hair Mask vs Conditioner: Decoding The Difference For Natural Textures As wash day approaches, maybe you’re thinking of treating your curls & coils to a much-deserved mid-week hydration boost. Browsing your options online, you might notice that two of the top contenders are deep conditioners & hair masks. But aren’t they mutually exclusive? Actually, they’re two separate (but equally important) entities that go hand in hand in maintaining a healthy scalp & strands. This begs the question: What are the differences between a hair mask & a condition...
  11. Fulani Braids 101: Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving This Look If you’re looking for an elegant, intricate & protective hairstyle steeped in cultural pride, Fulani braids might just become your new fave. The Fulani braid hairstyle is centuries old, dating back to pre-1500s West Africa.1 But it’s never gone out of style—you might have spotted Alicia Keys, Willow Smith or Rihanna rocking the tribal braids look over the last few years. Fulani braids styles come in all shapes & sizes: from intricate, beaded braids to simple, classic patterns. ...
  12. Moisture Matters: Unlocking The Secrets To Revitalizing Your Natural Texture You’re used to looking in the mirror & admiring juicy, joyful & beautiful curls. But if lately, you’ve been asking yourself, “why is my hair so dry?,” you may need to adjust some hair care habits. At some point or another, we’ve all experienced dry hair. This is because dry hair has many causes & culprits, including some of your favorite styling tools & even the environment. Fortunately, you can revive dry curls & get back to your luscious, healthy & moisturized locks ...
  13. Curly Comeback: How to Restore Your Damaged Texture When it comes to hair health, damage is a top cause for locks that feel like they need an extra boost. If you are experiencing a shift in the look & feel of your natural curl pattern, fear not. We're here to assure you that your curls can get back to their luscious, glossy & healthy state. From nourishing treatments to essential styling techniques, we're ready to help your curls & coils spring back into action. Keep reading to learn our top tips on how to repair damaged cu...
  14. Quenching Thirsty Locks: Understanding the Difference Between Hydrated & Moisturized Hair Looking to deliver a major dose of ultra-nourishing TLC to your curls? Start speaking your hair’s love language by giving it all the hydration it needs & the moisture it craves. As you may have already heard, hydration & moisture are known as two major players in maintaining healthy curls. But when it comes to hydration vs moisture, you might be wondering, are they one & the same? To hydrate vs moisturize hair might seem similar (after all, both processes will deliver juicy, boun...
  15. De-Stress Your Tresses: Exploring the Different Types of Hair Damage It can happen seemingly overnight: One day, your curls are a halo of bouncy, shiny & voluminous spirals. Then, just a few months later, you’re holding curls that could use a little extra TLC. Huh? What happened? If you feel your curls entering a “glow down” era, you may be looking at hair damage. From flat ironing to exposing your locks to chlorine, certain habits can reverse your sleek, shiny curls. The good news? By uncovering the root cause of your hair damage, you can prevent further ...
  16. How To Care For Your Curly Hair: Summer Edition Poolsides, beaches, fresh fruit, warm sunshine—we could go on & on about all the joy summer brings. When kicking back, you may be tempted to let your hair go with the breeze. However, this season is actually time to kick your hair care into high gear. Summer comes with many environmental changes that can take your curls from luscious to sweaty, brittle or downright beat. To retake control & turn down the heat, this guide will share the top curly hair tips for summer, from must-have pr...