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What Makes Hair Curly?

Whether your hair is stick straight or full of corkscrew curls, you have your genes to thank. But how exactly genes control the shape of hair has been debated. Scientists once thought that the curliness of hair was determined by the individual hair shafts, but have since discovered that the shape of the follicle (the…

Make Some Serious Waves with Your Flat Iron

Flat irons are great for creating that smooth, sleek style, but why not try making some waves? All you need are the right tools, a great blow out, and a little practice. The Tools: Curling Flat Iron, Heat Styling Protectant, Styling Cream The Perfect Blowout The first step to any great style with a flat iron…

Healthy Heat Free Curls

Want to create some healthy carefree curls without heat…while you sleep? All you need is a pack of bobby pins, some curl cream and minute or two to watch this video. You’ll get some of the bounciest curls we’ve seen, and we’ve seen ‘em all! This simple technique shows you how to create killer curls…

Celeb Style: Carmen Electra

Carmen Electra rocks every red carpet with her gorgeous long locks.  This pussycat doll’s long, loose ponytail has just the right amount of tousled tresses to make everyone take notice. Start with a simple straight part down the center and create a few loose curls with a big barrel curling iron (click here for curling tips). Make sure to separate the curls so…

Curl Watch: Young Hollywood

From Vanessa Hudgens and Emma Watson to Miley Cyrus, young Hollywood has embraced curls in a big way! This short video montage showcases the cutest curly styles on the hottest young celebs. -StraightBelle

Crunchy Curls? Scrunch 'Em

I have naturally curly hair that I blow dry, straighten, big barrel curling iron, tie up, twist, bun, braid and at times secure with a pencil while I’m at work. But sometimes it’s really nice to let my hair air dry. It not only gives my hair a much needed rest from the MANY heat appliances I love so much, it…

Edward Tricomi Feeds Our Curl Cravings

Who better to learn the art of curl creation from than a master? Celebrity stylist Edward Tricomi (hello, the Tricomi part of the Warren-Tricomi Salon in NYC!) shows us how to create those killer celebrity curls we crave. Of course you can pick up the Hot-Set Spray from any Warren-Tricomi Salon – it’s great on all hair types and works…

Five Drugstore Faves for Fabulous Hair

I love the fancy-schmancy products as much as the next girl, but sometimes what I want is right around the corner at my local CVS, Target, Walmart or Walgreens. Tried and true, these are five of my favorite drugstore finds: 1- Yes to Carrots Hair & Scalp Mud Mask – Smells delish, works even better.…

Creating Defined, Frizz Free Curls

Nothing can unswirl a curl like frizz will. This video shows you how to transform coarse, dry curls into defined, frizz free curls in minutes with a little love and some of our favorite Kerastase products. I love, love, love the Oleo-Relax Serum. So does InStyle Magazine, it’s a Best Beauty Buy Winner for Best…

Day to Night Hair in a Flash

Gotta hot date tonight? Let Johnny Lavoy show you how to take your hair from casual workday to nighttime glamour with a few turns of your favorite curling iron and a sparkling rhinestone buckle. You’ll be gorgeous in a flash! -CurlyBelle