CURL PATTERN CONFUSION

 

Rachel and I have the same curl pattern!

Yip, we have the same tight, u-shape wavy curl pattern that spirals towards the ends. * (see pic below)

But, if we were to use each other routine and products, neither of us would be happy with the outcome.

And here’s why…

Why Innersense?

At Astyled, above all else, we emphasize and prioritize the importance of healthy haircare practices. So when choosing a line of products to use in the salon, and to retail to you, it was integral that the products not only perform well but also nourish the hair.

We recently started retailing and expanding our in-salon use of products from Innersense Organic Beauty, here’s why:

Protective Styles & Why they aren't so protective

The topic of the actual ‘protectiveness’ of protective styles has recently resurfaced in the natural/curly hair space. The general consensus for many is that natural/curly hair is difficult to care for so many people have turned to ‘protective styles’ such as Box Braids or Faux Locs to take a break from maintaining their hair AND protect the hair. The idea  of hair protection comes from the assumption that putting your hair in these styles gives your hair a ‘break' from the over manipulation that allegedly comes from having your hair out. 

Unfortunately, there are a few flaws with this thinking...

Oils Equals Moisture - the BIGGEST hair misconception ever!

The act of moisturizing inherently means to add moisture. But, there is an ongoing belief that still exists to this day, that oiling your hair moisturizes it.

How?! Moisture or hydration at its core comes from water. If we think about it on a scientific level, oil and water do not mix. In fact, most of us learned in high school that if you were to take a glass right now and put equal parts of oil and water into it, they will not mix. So coating your hair with oils blocks said water from being able to enter the cuticle and moisturize the hair.

New Client FAQ

Hey Curl Friends, welcome to Astyled! We are so excited to be a part of your curl journey.

To get you started, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions, based on the things our new clients ask at and after their first appointment. We hope these are helpful to you and feel free to reach out and ask any additional questions you may have :)

YOUTUBE UNIVERSITY!

 

Up until now, what has been your main resource for information on natural hair care? The answer for most, and at one point myself, would have been YouTube.

Prior to going natural, I wore my hair relaxed for 7 years so that it would have been easy to manage. When I eventually decided that I wanted to give a go at natural hair, I turned to YouTube and looked at all the videos I could have on how to care for natural hair and the types of products I should be using. At the time it was helpful, but it still always felt as though something was missing...