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Locks.By.LibbyBrenner

I promise styling curly hair isn’t nearly as scary as you think it is! If you have a solid cleanser that doesn’t strip your hair, let your hair sit in conditioner for 5-10 minutes, and find the styling products that work best for your hair, your curls will last for days and look incredible every time! And if you’re still in the experimentation period for finding the right products, remember if all else fails, a messy bun can save the day 🩷 If you want some direction on where to begin with curly hair products, you know I’ve got you! Comment “LOCKS” and I'll DM you a link to some of my favorite curly hair products as a professional curly stylist! . . . curlyhairtips curlylocks curlspecialist curlrefreshing hairstylingtricks

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I promise it’s WAY more simple than you think it is!

🤸 Flip that hair over

⚙️ Settings: High speed, low heat

➿ Start on the roots first, then scrunch with the diffuser until it's dry

Then you’re left with gorgeous, bouncy curls!

Comment “REVIVE” to get a link to products I love for curl refreshing so in a few days when you’re ready to revive those curls and you’re trying to figure out what products you need, you already have them.
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If you have low porosity hair, your curls need a level of care that will not only allow your curls to thrive, but also retain its volume without frizz!

If you have low-prosity curly hair, what questions do you have about styling? Tell me in the comments 🩷
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This brush is my number 1. No doubt. Plus you get free shipping. #bouncecurl #bouncecurlbrush #curlstylingroutine #curlstutorial @BounceCurl Linked on my Amazon store!!!

Innersense is one of my favorite haircare brands of ALL TIME.

Why? Oh, I don’t know.

Maybe because they’re water soluble and you don’t need to apply more for touch-ups between wash days… just add more water?

Maybe because their products have insanely clean organic ingredients?

Because they have products that actually DO WHAT THEY SAY THEY WILL like “removing product buildup”?

Or maybe because even if all of these other reasons weren’t applicable, they flat out just work well?

Comment PRODUCTS below and I’ll send you a link to the list mentioned in this video!
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STOP just clamping root clips into your curly hair–do this instead.

*Note that smaller root clips are preferred! (I can send you my faves if you comment ROOT CLIPS)

First, open the clip slightly, but not all the way, to avoid “chomping” the curl while pinching a small section of hair with your fingers.

Place the clip against your forehead and slide it upward into the hair, using the forehead as a guide and gently close (Using the forehead as a guide prevents creasing the hair at the root while still providing the volume!)

Placement and Tips:
• Beginners should start by practicing in the front.
• For the back of the head, use larger clips.
• Avoid using tiny clips in the back, as they can become buried in the hair and cause frizz when removed.
• Allow the clip to slide in and grab the hair naturally.

Let me know if you try this method and how it works!

If you need the perfect root clip recommendation, comment ROOT CLIPS and I’ll DM you my favorites!
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I’ve got the first vid up for my product trial for March! Have you used this one? #producttesting #producttest #curlyproblems @devacurlpro

I spent too many years of my life ironing away something that made me ME. I want you to have a different experience without the years and years of troubleshooting I endured.

I used to spend excruciatingly long hours in my bathroom with a flat iron after wrestling with a frizzy mess wanting to scream.

Yeah… it’s a universal experience when you have curly hair.

The tears when it just never feels like it looks right is normal.

The sinking feeling when you catch yourself in a reflection mid-day and realize it’s not exactly straight anymore and has taken on a weird shape is normal.

Looking at someone else’s hair filled with envy because you’ll NEVER be able to get your hair to look like that for more than an hour.

It’s torture. It really is.

It wasn’t until I realized I was actually the one torturing myself that it sunk in… my natural hair needs to be treated differently to look good.

When I finally found a routine that highlighted my curls instead of hiding them, my entire world opened up (literally, because my every thought stopped being about my hair).

There were no more tears because having a “bad hair day” only happened once in a while (and weren’t NEARLY as bad)

When I caught myself in a reflection, I’d actually be shocked at how well the shape and volume held and suits my face naturally.

Believe it or not, I was the one who was receiving compliments from others because “their hair could never look like that”.

All I wanted was to be someone else. Someone who had straight, boring hair and fit in with what was “in”.

I wish I could go back and tell her that her curly hair was beautiful…

That when you embrace your natural beauty, you may not look trendy, but you take on a timeless beauty others can only dream of.
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#loveyourlocks
#naturalcurls
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OH YOU NEED A THERAPIST???

Hey, my name is Libby and I’m a curly hair stylist here to help you forget all of your problems because your hair looks THAT incredible.

It’s nice to meet you 🤝

Comment “REVIVE” to get a link to products I love for curl refreshing while you wait for an opening in my chair! ♥️
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Here is how I styled out this guests long wavy hair. Turned out so pretty. #longhair #longhairdontcare #longwavyhair #ohiohairstylist

Cutting this new client’s super long, wavy hair. Are you a wavy girl? Do you wear it natural or heat style it? #ohiocurlyhair #wavyhair #wavyhairtutorial #learnoninstagram

Fix your refresh routine by using less product.

Yep, LESS.

When you use too much product on refresh day, you weigh down your hair, create buildup, and reduce the natural movement you LOVED with your day 1 hair.

When you choose water soluble products (which I recommend 10/10 times I recommend any product), you can actually just reactivate the product already in your hair with nothing but water!

Try it for yourself! Get that product in there really well on wash day and when refresh day rolls around, try dampening your hair to restyle it without any new product. If you think maybe it needs some extra help, you can use a VERY SMALL amount to help it retain those curls without creating frizz or buildup in the meantime.

Curly hair doesn’t mean you can’t stretch the style to look just as incredible as the day it was washed.

If you need someone to take the legwork out of finding water-soluble products, I’ve got you! Comment “REVIVE” to get a link to products I love for curl refreshing.
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Your step-by-step breakdown for styling what some may call wavy hair, but I will always call CURLY hair:

1) Double Cleansing: Always wash the hair twice–this is a key step in the process.

2) Conditioning: Apply a lightweight conditioner. Yes, we want it to hydrate, but we DON’T want it weighing the hair down.

3) Sectioning: Style hair in sections to maintain better control over waves and curls so it doesn’t feel like so much to do. It would feel super daunting without this step 😅

4) Hydration and Sealing: Ensure every section of hair is saturated with water (you can respray if needed!). Then, seal that moisture in using a gel or foam. You can comment LOCKS on this post if you want links to some of my favorites!

5) Removing Excess Moisture: Use a microfiber towel or a 100% cotton t-shirt to remove moisture. DO NOT use regular towels… unless you want frizzy hair.

6) Diffusing: Make sure diffuser settings are high-speed, low-heat.

7) Final Hold: Apply a little bit of hairspray to help the style last longer.

And that’s it! See how long this style can go for as so many of my clients can get 7-10 days of wear from one full style day (getting to 7-10 days does require at least one “refresh day” if not more!)

Let me know if you have any questions on how you can style your curly hair at home!
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Getting curly hair to look good every time isn’t some magic recipe.

It’s repetition of habits that nurture your hair and help it into its natural coil!

Do you do any of these?
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A lesson in real time on how to diffuse your curls. #diffuser #curlydiffuser #curlspecialist #ohiotiktokers #ohiohairstylist

Fine, Low Density Curls are lovely and I’m here to help you love and embrace them. #lowdensitycurls #lowdensityhair #finecurlyhair #curlyhairhelp

HERE’S THE SECRET ⬇️

Coloring curly hair should be done in a curl-by-curl approach.

Curly hair naturally sections itself into individual curls. USE THEM to your advantage by treating them as pre-sorted coloring sections!

Hair has memory and will likely replicate the curl patterns they create by forming those ringlets again and again with the strands around it. So doesn’t it make the most sense to use those as a guide to coloring rather than trying to section off hair traditionally and force curls into an unnatural state that could potentially cause gaps or uneven tone when the courts reform later on.

It also helps to use a lower volume developer (10-20 vol max) to avoid damaging the curl pattern. Low and slow is the name of the game here.

Let me know what questions you have about coloring curly hair!

If you want some products that will help your curls to stay healthy after coloring, comment “COLOR-SAFE” and I'll DM you some products!
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Let’s talk about one of favorite products to refresh your roots and create volume. Refresh Dry Shampoo by @innersenseorganicbeauty #oilyhair #volumehair #refreshingcurlyhair #ohiocurlyhair #curlspecialist

I spent so much time making sure I properly recorded the curly hair styling process step-by-step so you can do this yourself at home!

If you have any questions on how we got this gorgeous result, let me know in the comments!

If you need to know how to tell your stylist to cut your hair, check out my last video 🩷

And lastly, if you need to know what I used in her hair, comment “DETANGLE” and I can DM you the link.

Happy styling!
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Warning! This is part ONE of TWO.

I create these two-part videos SOMETIMES to make sure all those curly-haired individuals out there who are using these videos to understand how they can transform their own hair or show the full cut process to their own stylist can get results just as incredible.

So if having two parts so others can benefit from these videos is too “inconvenient” for you, say less and keep scrolling.

For anyone still here who wants links to the products I use on my clients so you can have salon-level curl styling at home, comment “LOCKS”!
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What it takes to host a curl class. Special thanks to @innersenseorganicbeauty @yourcurlygirl @malibucpro @bouncecurl for sponsoring this class.

#curlyclass #curlclass #curlspecialist #curlspecialists #ohiocurlyhair

Was a curly appointment worth it for it this client? You be the judge! #curlyhairroutine #curlstowaves #curlspecialist #ohiohairstylist

Will this new client’s appointment be a waste of time? Stick around to find out. #curlscheck #curlspecialist #curlycut #wavyhair

Got Shrinkage? Hover diffusing can help with that. #diffusingcurls #curldiffusing #curlsetting #longcurlyhair #longcurls

If wearing a hat to work as a hair stylist is wrong, then I don’t wanna be right! #hathair #hat #hairtok #lifeofastylist

Do you think we can make this straight hair curly? Let’s find out! Make sure to like this or leave a comment (or both!) #curlycommunity #ohiocurlyhair #curlspecialist #wavyhair #wavyhairtutorial

Here is my final verdict on my February product of the month. #productreview #hairproduct #producttesting #hairstyletips #curlyhair

My favorite thing about taking new clients is getting to teach!

Getting to help clients learn about their hair type and discover new ways to care for their curls is what makes me so dang passionate about what I do.

What’s even better is that we develop a custom routine for them and make their life more simple and their curl outcome more reliable on a day-to-day basis.

Her curls came out BEAUTIFULLY!

I can’t wait to see her back soon and help everyone following along learn about products and methods to style your own curls at home 🫶
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Curly hair can sometimes be deceiving…

Hair in its natural state that lays more wild naturally doesn’t necessarily mean there’s breakage or damage to it! Sometimes it’s just perfectly healthy hair that loves chaos (been there!)

This client wanted 1 thing from this cut and style: volume.

Come back for pt. 2 TOMORROW to see how it turned out! 🤭
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Trying out a new product for February! Let’s break it down. Baby. #productsthatwork #producttesting #curlyproducts #curlproducts

Part 2 is here and I feel like it was worth the wait. My goodness this cut is perfection! #shortcut #bighaircut #shortcurlyhair #ohiohairstylist #newhair

Say “bye bye” to so much hair. #majorhaircut #curlyhairtips #ohiocurlspecialist #curlycut

PUT. THE STRAIGHTENER. DOWN.

Believe it or not I have also struggled with loving my own curly hair in the past (surprise!)

Truthfully, I had no idea how to style it, what products to use, how it should be cut, how to manage the frizz, nothing.

I was so frustrated and conceded to feeling like my hair texture was “too difficult” to manage and picked up a straightener for the first time.

What is so crazy to me looking back is that managing my natural hair is SO MUCH easier than using heat to damage it daily and force it into an unnatural pattern only for it to frizz back up midday and avoid being able to do simple little things like dance around in the rain.

I’ve spent YEARS learning to crack the code on every curly type out there and started sharing the information as far and wide as I can spread it

Because if I had someone helping me like that way back then, I never would’ve wasted a dime on a straightener.
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Does this look glamorous?

For me, it absolutely is.

It IS a lot to manage, clean, organize, sanitize, style, etc behind the scenes, but truly I can’t fathom my life without being a curly stylist.

It feels like I was meant to do what I do and if this is the price I pay to help others feel happy in the hair they have…

I’ll pay it happily.
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Part 2. Styling my client’s fine low density curls to give more fullness and volume. Loved this one! #curlspecialist #finehair #curlyhairroutine #curlyhairtutorial #curlyhairtips

Shaping my client’s fine curls. Stick around for part two, which I’ll post tomorrow.
#curlspecialist #curlyhairstyling #ohiohairstylist #curlyhairroutine #curlycut