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
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
Featured Product: Original Moxie Scalp Therapy
At Kindred Curl, we are all about using clean, organic products to help your curls reach their optimum health…and this starts with your scalp! If you’re suffering from a tight, dry, or itchy scalp, this month’s featured product will make you say “aaaahh!!!” Original Moxie’s Scalp Therapy is our go-to recommendation for clients suffering from psoriasis, post-color irritation, or general … Read More
New Service: Clean Beauty Virtual Consultations
Has your current routine or product line-up let you down or left you feeling grimy? Need a clean beauty intervention? We’ve got you; let’s get clean and curly together! We are pleased to announce we are adding Virtual Consultations to our repertoire of services. Though nothing beats an in-person consultation, we understand that life circumstances or distance can get in … Read More
Kelley Makeover: Guest Post By Janaya McConnaughy
Client referrals are a big part of how we thrive and serve as stylists! We love welcoming new clients into the KC family, and we especially love when the existing client referring you is your mom! Kelley was referred to Kindred Curl by her mother, Gwen, who also came to us as a new client several weeks prior. Kelley … Read More