Need hair help? Here’s a resource list
Here’s a list of resources if you need help with or have questions about
your hair. The list is by no means exhaustive, it’s just has the resources
that we have come across. And, as a disclaimer, Fro Butter does not
personally know nor we affiliated with anyone included here.
Finding a curl specialist
Booking an educational salon session with a professional allows you to
learn in real time while they style your hair. To help in your search for a
professional, you can use this directory which lists professionals by state.
The stylists in this directory have completed the Cut It Kinky training
course and can work with all textures of hair including tight curls or kinky
hair. You can also try searching on Instagram using tags like
#curlyspecialist, #curlyhair(your city), #curlstylist etc
Virtual Consultations
Some stylists offer virtual consultations to discuss your hair one-on-one.
This is a good option if you’re not yet ready to do the salon process but
want to learn about hair options. It’s a good place to start exploring.
During consultations you’ll go over your current regimen, hair goals,
techniques, and proper hair care. (You can book from anywhere but I
included physical locations too if you’re interested in booking an in-person
appointment).
• Consultation w/ Zarinah Clark: Currently open, Pinole CA ($95)
• Consultation w/ Kera: Syracuse NY, Includes a playback of session
($75) Currently open.
• Consultation w/ Nyquita: Booking openings will be announced
through her newsletter
• CurlList: CurlList allows you to book a virtual consultation with one of
their three curl experts who have backgrounds in Rezo Cut, Aveda,
and DevaCurl. Video consultations are 40 min and you receive a
post-consultation report. They are a newer company so there aren't
too many reviews and I can't speak to their knowledge about tighter
curls, but a fellow Redditor utilized their services and found it helpful.
Prices are listed by the Australian Dollar and British Pound forreference but they take international payment (GBP 60 for full
consultation, GBP 30 for a followup)
• Consultation w/ The Digital Loctician: FOR LOC CARE ONLY. After
the consultation you will be given access to the recording of the call
and a detailed, written hair care regimen. Currently open ($147)
• Consultation w/ Jessica Kiyomi : Oakland CA, Currently closed ($75)
• Consultation w/ Camille Janae: Sacramento CA, Currently
unavailable. ($70)
• Consultation w/ Jennifer Rose: Jersey City NJ, Currently unavailable
($95)
• Consultation w/ JC Dobson: Norman, OK, Currently unavailable. She
has two options: a 1 on 1 Virtual Curlset Class that includes a
consultation plus styling walk through ($125) and the 1 on 1 Virtual
Curl Session which is a regular virtual consultation ($60)
• Consultation w/ Sasha: Currently unavailable, Raleigh NC ($90)
• Consultation w/ Keyla: Currently unavailable, Columbus Ohio ($85)
• Consultation w/ Elaine: Durham NC, currently unavailable ($30)
Digital Guides and Books
• Wash Your Damn Hair: THE SECOND EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE
FOR PURCHASE. Written by the founders of Black Curl Magic Digital
Salon (now See Some Curls), this digital guide breaks down the
science of hair and helps you understand the basics of hairstyling.
You can use the code DOPEHAIR for a discount ($75)
• The #30DayHairDetox Mini Guide: This free miniguide by the authors
of Wash Your Damn Hair addresses how to combat common hair
challenges. You can receive your copy by signing up to their email
list here or by texting "FREEBIE" to 773-923-3041. (Free)
• Wash Rinse Repeat: Created by recently retired licensed professional
Andra Renee, Wash, Rinse, Repeat is "an e-guide and masterclass
introducing you to a simpler way to do this natural hair thing".
Included in the guide:common myths stressing naturals out, the
facts to dispel them, the Wash Day system, product suggestions,
and access to Andra's masterclass replay walking through the wash
day regimen and answering questions ($27).
Courses and Communities
• See Some Curls Visual Library:A visual resource library for naturals
curated by Aeleise and Aishia, two licensed curl artists who provide
education for professionals and consumers. Their original consumereducation program, Black Curl Magic Digital Salon, has been
reformatted into See Some Curls. The library includes always
accessible full length, consumer friendly cosmetology classes,
monthly topical live classes with Q&A's on a private platform, guest
instructor pop-ups, live streaming direct from their salons, and a
weekly session for library members to have their questions answered
on video. ($35 per month, cancel anytime)
• Yes Her Home Studio Webinar Replays: Elaine of Yes Her Studio
shares her shampoo, conditioning, and styling technique as well as
product recommendations. You'll have access to slides and replays
from two webinars ("Foundations of the Perfect Set: Shampoo &
Conditioning Techniques" and "What Products Should I Use?"
Styling Products & Techniques"), a bonus tutorial video, a
recommended products list, and answers to frequently asked
questions about wash & go's ($100, 30 day access).
• The Monarchy: A Discord community managed by Anita aka
monarchcurl where you'll have access to hair care tutorials, monthly
live events and workshops, Q&A, and group virtual consultations for
hair care troubleshooting. Discord is a chat and communication
platform that can be accessed via app or the web. ($33/month for
full membership access, $5/month for limited community access:
some chat rooms but not hair education or advice)
Social Media
Finally, many stylists share free information through Twitter or Instagram.
Tweets explaining the science behind why using oils can prevent hydration
is what started this hair rediscovery for me. For twitter, I recommend
searching through accounts with keywords like “texture”, “conditioner”,
“cleanse” to find relevant tweets. Many stylists have hosted Twitter Spaces
and saved the recordings for people to watch later. Instagram is great for
videos, saved live Q&As, or reference pics for styles/haircuts. As a
reminder, even though stylists share general information, they can’t
accurately give you personalized advice to everyone without knowing your
hair characteristics so asking them specific questions like “which
shampoo is best for my hair” will usually be answered by them asking you
to book a consultation.
• Anita (@monarchcurl) has compiled a table of contents of her Twitter
threads regarding hair care. This is a good place to start for basicunderstanding around relearning your hair. This other Twitter thread
also does a good job listing a bunch of helpful tweets from many of
the other stylists listed below.
• Black Girl Curls: Instagram, Facebook Check out all their saved live
videos
• Earnestly Natural
• Camille Janae: Twitter, Instagram
• Carlisa: Twitter, Instagram
• Jennifer Rose: Twitter, Instagram Lots of good info in her saved live
videos.
• Anita aka Monarch Curl
• Kera: Twitter, Instagram
• Elaine of Yes Her Studio: Instagram, Twitter
• Elise of Textura Curl Studio: Instagram, Twitter
• Jessica KiyomiTwitter, Instagram She has great examples of colored
curls on her IG.
• Silked by Sonnie
• Brown Sugar Curls
If you prefer learning from YouTube, there are some professionals who
make content (just not as much since YouTube can be a whole job itself).
You can check out the 4c Hair Series from The Doux or the Curls
Disrupted Videocast on Black Girl Curls YouTube page. Curls Disrupted is
also available as a podcast if you prefer just listening.
I hope this is helpful!
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