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I’ve been asked for this haircut many times over the past four decades of doing hair.

In this analysis, I break down:
• The haircut
• The layering
• Hair density
• Curl pattern
• What kind of style it actually was

Is a Dyson really worth it? 🤔

As a Curly Hair Specialist®, I’m giving you my honest take on who should buy one, who should skip it, and what I’d recommend instead.

Hope that helps!

Before ➡️ After

• Razor cut

• Removed weight

• Preserved length

• More movement

• Better shape

Many people come to me after chemotherapy because their straight hair is now curly.

To understand why, we have to look at the hair follicle.

Hair follicle cells divide very quickly, and chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells.

What happens is that the base of the hair is altered during treatment.

So what would normally be round, like straight hair, can become more oval.

That’s what many people call chemo curls.

For many people, the hair returns to its original texture within a year or two.

For others, the curls become permanent.

This technique is ideal for second-day curls, sleeping, and biking. It helps hold your curl pattern in place, reduces frizz, and protects your hair while you’re on the go.

For best results, use a long neck gaiter or BUFF® and gently tuck your curls inside. It’s one of my favorite tricks for preserving curl definition between wash days.

Have you tried sleeping or exercising with your curls protected this way?

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Hairspray does not automatically damage curly hair.

With the right formula and the right ingredients, it can actually help preserve your curl pattern and extend your style for days.

Frequency matters. Ingredients matter. Technique matters.

Cream vs Gel?
It’s less about curl type and more about the lifestyle, finish and maintenance level you want.

Cream gives softness, moisture and a more natural lived-in finish.

Gel gives definition, structure and longer-lasting hold.

And in humidity? Sometimes the answer is both.

Try layering:
Gel first for structure and hold underneath.
Cream on top to soften the finish and add moisture.

That’s how you get definition without the crunch.

There is no such thing as “high porosity” or “low porosity.” Hair porosity exists on a spectrum. It is *not* binary.

Different areas of the same head can behave completely differently depending on texture, gray hair, damage, heat styling, sun exposure, and chemical services.

Truth=microscope not a strand of hair floating in a glass of water. Don’t fall for that.