5 min
A Wash-and-Go Routine That Actually Holds
The order of operations for a wash and go, why definition is decided while the hair is soaking wet, and what to do about frizz and shrinkage.
Curly & Textured Hair
Cuts, wash days and salon briefs for waves, curls, coils and 4C. Written with shrinkage in mind, not in denial of it.
Curly, coily and textured hair, cut and cared for on its own terms rather than as a variation on straight hair. Lengths are quoted dry and shrunken, which is the only state that matters, and every guide is explicit about what shrinkage will do to the number you asked for.
7 min
What to Ask For When Getting a Curly Haircut
Curly cuts fail on vague briefs. How to find the right stylist, describe your curl pattern, plan for shrinkage, and leave with the shape you asked for.
8 min
Wash Day for 4C Hair Before a Big Chop
A full wash day routine for 4C hair before a big chop: pre-poo, sectioned cleansing, deep conditioning, and what to expect when the length comes off.