Have you seen the TikTok where a curl friend acts out a convo with someone who says “I love your hair, you should wear it like that all the time”… and she says back to herself, “I have no control over this. No two days are the same. You never know what you’re going to wake up with.” I totally … Read More
We’re Open: New Covid Protocols
We are so happy to be back open. We missed you and welcome you back to your curl journey! If you’re new to Kindred Curl, we can’t wait to meet you. We take your safety – and ours – beyond seriously, and we always have. And while Janaya and I are fully vaccinated, and here’s what to expect as far … Read More
4 ways to the perfect curly wedding hair
Tis the season to say “I Do” and that means we’re talking a lot about curly wedding hair in the salon. We may be impartial, but we think there’s nothing more elegant and beautiful than to see a bride or groom wear their curls in full glory on their wedding day. With everything going on the day of, your curls … Read More
How to: Arrive and thrive at your first curly haircut
So, you just completed our New Client Get To Know You Form and you totally can’t wait for your first appointment and curly haircut. There are a few things you need to know now, ahead of time, to make sure you – and your curls – get the most out of your appointment. You’re coming to us to learn how … Read More
Goodbye 2020, Grieving and Gratitude
Hindsight is soooo 2020. Goodbye 2020, you can bite me. Let’s take the good from what we can in 2020 and grieve the rest. A lot of things sucked, but on the flip side, not everything sucked. I’m trying to look at everything as “falling together” rather than “falling apart.” Normally, my spin on things is positive. But I can’t … Read More
Pennsylvania to Queensland: I Love the Curl Artists I’m With
From Pennsylvania to Queensland, Australia, I love the curl artists I’m with! Curl specialist Amanda Rickman and her husband Peter, run multiple salons and a training academy. In fact, Purely Curls is Queensland’s first “curls only” salon. Amanda and I met years ago through Curly Hair Artistry. Throughout the years, Amanda and I have reunited to train with other curl … Read More
Tip #1: Use Your Damn Curly Hair Products!
We love you. But, as specialists, we spend a lot of time talking to you about proper curly hair product usage. And you spend a lot of time soaking up all that information. But then you come back two or four or eight months later… and you tell us you aren’t using your products. We hear it all. The. Time. … Read More
Here’s How We’re Going Full (Green) Circle Salon
Did you know we’re a certified Green Circle salon? That means we actively recycle and repurpose up to 95% of our salon’s beauty waste including hair clippings, used foils, color tubes, excess hair color and more. But we’re not stopping there. We want to keep pushing the boundaries of “green.” Scary fact: The beauty industry creates over 877 pounds of … Read More
Cult + King: You Dropped It, So We’re Dropping It Back
We’re Cult + King fanatics. We carry the entire line and we’re proud of it. The brand defends the planet, supports independent salons like us and makes people look rad without poisoning them in the process. Plus, ever see hand sanitizer look more rock and roll?
Hair Detox and Damage Control with Original Moxie
Do you know what a hair detox is? You’re about to find out! Alicia D. came to us for help after her longtime DevaCurl products let her down. Like some high-profile social media influencers lately, Alicia was experiencing hair loss, scalp damage, and crunchy, tangly curls after years of DevaCurl usage. Alicia needed damage control. She also needed guidance on … Read More