One of the most asked questions I get from my natural hair women is 'Will I lose my curl pattern if I wear my hair straight?"
 
The answer is no! With proper care and professional attention, you can keep your beautiful curl pattern and still enjoy a variety of styles.
 
If you have lost your natural curl pattern or sustained breakage, then the most likely cause for this type of damage is the direct result of heat applied incorrectly to your hair.
 
Here’s another question I frequently get:  “What is my curl pattern? Well there are different curl patterns for different people and curl patterns can be different even on the same head.  If you wear “natural” styles and you are not sure what your exact curl pattern is just schedule a consultation with me and I’ll help you determine your exact natural curl pattern.

Pic 1 - the hair after shampoo and detengled before the blow out.
Pic 2  -the hair after the blow out 
Pic 3 - the hair 2 weeks after the blow out after the shampoo.

So let’s get back to your curl pattern …there is one essential way to be sure your natural curl pattern is not lost … beware of excessive heat.

Your natural curl pattern is a wonderful thing! Why? Because your natural curl, shows how HEALTHY your hair is.
 
When excessive heat is used on the hair, then the natural moisture and oils that keep your hair and scalp healthy can be depleted.
 
Exactly how can too much heat affect your natural curl pattern?

• Breakage to the hair
• Pressure and tension on the hair
• Unhealthy curl elongation
• Loss of elasticity

 
You want to avoid all of the negatives and enjoy an occasional straight style, so what can you do?  When applied by a professional, heat in moderation, can give you the healthy results you are looking for and yet will not eradicate your natural curl pattern.
 
The key to maintaining natural curls, full of moisture and shine is using the proper heat protectants during the blow dry process and pressing process to help insulate the hair from heat.
 
I have some great information for you about this, and when you visit me at the salon, you’ll be thrilled with the options to keep your curls healthy and happy. When you want the occasional straight style you can be confident that your hair will be treated carefully and safely.  Plus I’ll give you more tips on keeping your natural hair beautiful and healthy like:

• Securing your hair with a silk scarf or bonnet

• Maintaining bounce with pin curls
• Using a silk or stain pillow case
• Trimming every 6 to 8 weeks.

 
I’m looking forward to seeing you and helping you keep your natural healthy curl pattern, whether you chose a curly or straight style.

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Mahoganii Locs is made available to CatHarley.com by an expert in the styling industry, experienced in the care of Natural Hair and knowledgeable in what Natural Hair Clients need and deserve in their Natural Hair care products. 

One of the most enjoyable benefits of the Mahoganii Locs product is the light weight consistency and fast drying properties. Another desirable feature with the Mahoganii Locs Gel Pudding is the exceptional performance on Loc Maintenance, Coil Sets, Two Strand Twist Individuals and Stationary; and it also gives positive definition to my Texturizers, Twist Outs and Braid Out styles.
 
For my Clients with Braid Downs and Sew-ins, Mahoganii Locs works beautifully to help secure the Braid control and Flyaways ...does the job very well. 

As you may know, I am a huge enthusiast of healthy hair, so I’m please to tell you that Mahoganii Locs products are created with the anti-bacterial benefits from tea tree oil and lemon grass ....and these ingredients work together, in-between salon visits to keep my Client’s hair and scalp fresh and healthy.   Now my Clients with Loc Pin Ups, Loc Maintenance and even my ladies with Sew-in-Weaves can enjoy a fresher, cleaner and healthier experience in-between salon visits.
 
One of my Clients, Iris,  has had the Mahoganii Locs treatment and she says:
“  I really love the Mahoganii Locs it feels gentle on my scalp, smells fresh and isn't greasy and my scalp never feels greasy after my loc maintenance.” 
 
Schedule your next appointment right away! Visit my Website or Download my Mobile App to set up a visit …and start loving your Natural Hair even more with Mahoganii Locs. 

Re Re's Hair Studio
Address: 8145 Baltimore Ave , College Park MD 20740
Phone: (240) 755-2747

It's that time of year again …vacation and holiday travel time!
With so many holidays and PARTIES coming, many of you ladies will be traveling.
I have a few tips that will keep your hair low maintenance and still looking “all pulled together” .  Keep dashing through the snow, but no need to keep dashing to the mirror!

Think PIN-UP-STYLES! ....I’m recommending Pin-Ups for my holiday traveling clients, especially those  with natural styles and locs and here are some benefits:

Autumn is just a couple of weeks away and winter is not far behind.  Did you know that changes in the season can cause dryness in your hair and scalp?  The cooler weather can affect your skin and hair, causing dryness that you can see and feel.

In winter, our skin can lack moisture due to the temperature change and windy elements.  There are ways to get around the dry spell that your skin can experience.  Here I have some cool, quick and easy ways to avoid this problem, just read on.....


Personalized, professional treatments are a great way to ensure building moisture in the hair and scalp, and relying on an expert is really the best way to keep your hair in proper condition with moisture and balance.

Each woman’s needs are different.  Professional treatments, provided on a weekly and bi -weekly basis, can make a positive difference in your moisture balance, thus preventing Winter itch.   






During our consultation session, we can discuss the benefits and frequency of treatments for your hair and scalp. I’ll share with you information on great products for moisturizing the scalp such as:

• Stimulating Scalp Oil (contains tea tree oil, menthol, and is great for itchiness).
• Organic Complex, (enriched with olive oil,  vitamin E, jojoba oil to increase circulation and promote hair growth).
• Natural Growth Crème ( contains tea tree oil and avocado vitamins that are natural aids in helping to seal and smooth the hair cuticle and prolong your hair style).
• Moisture Lock (enriched with cocoa butter, Shea butter, and olive oil that's great for reducing breakage and for circulation to the scalp).

These products are by Influance Hair care® and are also great for children and men.
You can find these quality products on my Website and you can get them when you visit me at the salon.

Here are some "in-between Salon Visit" tips .....to help your hair stay healthy in cold weather:

• At night, after you have completed your hair care regimen,  tie your hair up in a silk or satin scarf, or use a satin pillow case.  Cotton wraps and pillow cases can absorb precious moisture and oils, and that can lead to dryness.
• When you are using a Winter scarf for warmth, that is not silk or satin, remember to first drape a silk or satin scarf over your hair (before putting on a cotton or wool hat) to avoid the friction that can cause the breakage of your hair  especially at the nape.(The nape is the back of the neck).  Also, applying a silk “skully” or a silk scarf first, will help to avoid friction from you hair and this will help protect your edges!!

Don’t suffer from winter itch a day longer! Schedule a consultation with me today …use the form at the bottom of this page and I’ll be back in touch with you right away!