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Curly Convos 01: Rosi Mercedes

Celebrating curls and coils looks different for everyone, so we’re tapping all kinds of curl experts to understand how they liberate curly + coily hair. 

 

Today, we’re chatting with PRO stylist and RosiCurls Salon Owner, Rosi Mercedes. Her bespoke curly + coily hair salon helps people love their hair again. So, we picked her brain on helping us embrace and maintain our one-of-a-kind curls and coils. 

Curly Convos 01: Rosi Mercedes

Q: What is your biggest tip for curly + coily routines at home?

Proper hair cleansing. This means making sure the scalp and hair are thoroughly cleansed. Most of those with curly hair have very dense hair, where if we don’t care properly, product can build up that will dry out the scalp and hair over time.


Q: If there’s one thing to help people love the look of their hair, what would it be?

Choosing wisely when you are buying products. Not all products are created equal, and some can really cause dryness and make your hair repel moisture. Look for products that understand the hair and give it exactly what it needs to be healthy. 


Q: What are your top 3 dos for curls + coils?

1. Request a dry curly cut. Since most curls have shrinkage when wet, this helps your stylist see where the curls fall and avoid any surprises

2. Do use reparative hair masks/treatments at least once a week 

3. Do get trims/cuts at least 2-3 times a year


Q: How about your top 3 don’ts?

1. Don’t flatiron curls—embrace your natural texture and bounce

2. Don’t do tight pulled-back ponytail hairstyles, this creates tension and can result in breakage

3. Don’t wait more than 7 days to wash your hair (remember the buildup I mentioned earlier?)


Q: How does someone know when their curls need some TLC? 

When your curls are dry, frizzy, limp, and have a lack of moisture. If you’re having a difficult time detangling and maintaining your wash-and-go routines at home, it’s time for some TLC. 


Q: What is your favorite way to make curls + coils pop? 

My absolute favorite way to bring curls and coils back to life is the K18 PRO chelating hair complex. Ask for it in the salon to remove metals + minerals before the rest of the K18 routine—detox shampoo, PRO mist, and mask. All this gives you insane strength, shine, and definition in the salon, and you can keep it going at home with the shampoos and mask.


In short: having a clean base and using products made with hair in mind are Rosi’s secrets to helping you love your hair. 


Check back for more curly-coily chats, we’re going all the way.


 x Alifia, Curly-Coily Expert + K18 Educator


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