Curl Academy

Curl Care 101

Curly hair can seem complicated, but taking care of it shouldn’t take a phD. If you’re new to your curly hair journey, this is the place to start! Learn everything there is to know about curl care, how to identify your hair type and what are the golden rules to achieve the defined ringlets of your dreams.
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What to Do if you’re in Moisture Overload
What to Do if you’re in Moisture Overload
Moisture overload can cause hair to feel mushy, limp, & curls struggle to hold shape. Understand tell-tale signs & see how you ca...
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What to do if you’re in Protein Overload
What to do if you’re in Protein Overload
Protein overload can cause hair to become brittle & dull. Understand the signs & symptoms, & how you can fix your hair overlo...
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Everything you Need to Know about Hair Porosity
Everything you Need to Know about Hair Porosity
Hair porosity is the hair’s ability to absorb & hold water. We guide you through the 3 main types & explain how you can test your...
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Everything you Need to Know About High Porosity Hair
Everything you Need to Know About High Porosity Hair
We expertly explain what it is, tell you how to test for it, as well as share essential hair care tips on managing this hair type.
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Everything you Need to Know about Medium Porosity Hair
Everything you Need to Know about Medium Porosity Hair
What is medium porosity hair, do you have it, & which products are best to care for this hair type? Our master guide tells all.
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CURL QUIZ

Caring for your waves, curls and coils shouldn't take a phD!

Our in-house experts have created this super-quick and informative quiz to help you decode your hair needs and choose the specific products you need to achieve your hair goals.

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Everything you Need to Know about Low Porosity Hair
Everything you Need to Know about Low Porosity Hair
We explain what low hair porosity is, how to test if you have it, as well as share essential hair care tips to get the most from lower po...
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Type 2 Hair: How to Identify & Care For
Type 2 Hair: How to Identify & Care For
Type 2 hair is one of the main 4 types of hair. Type and texture are determined by so many factors, starting with our DNA. Our guide will...
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How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?
Knowing how often to wash your hair could be the difference between dull, dry hair & the hair of your dreams. Follow our expert care ...
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