Jess' Very Curly Blog

Your workout deserves your full attention and you don’t need to worry about your hair getting in the way. While we can’t guide you on the best way to get your heart rate up, we can give you some of our best tips on how to walk away from your workout with your hair looking fabulous! Start Dry You are...

As our 10 year anniversary approached in 2012, what feels like ages ago now, Jess reflected openly and lovingly on our blog with the people that supported her near the very beginning of Jessicurl. It was not uncommon for Jess to form relationships with her customers that transcended traditional reach and were rooted in an authentic bond over their curly-ness....

Your hair is a living organism and has the ability to tell you exactly what it needs to perform at its peak, you just need to know what to look for and how to listen. Understanding your level of porosity is crucial to obtaining your hair health and desired results.   But what the heck is “porosity” and the relationship...

2023 saw so many more people shouting from the mountain tops, “This is who I am, I love my curls and I don’t care who knows it!” There is just no way that we could lead this charge on our own and have always considered ourselves part of the larger whole, letting Curlies know “you have the right to remain...

Your curls need you now more than ever so let’s get a little bit sciency and a little bit proactive about fortifying your curls to eliminate hair damage in these harsher months of the year.   As counter intuitive as it may seem, our curly hair actually gets dryer than usual in the winter and the weather can be damaging to...

Ten years into making Jessicurl products in order to encourage our community of Curlies to embrace their curls, Pixar championed the “stand up and be brave” movement while inadvertently channeling the precise likeness of Jess to do so. A wonderfully strong and empowered woman draped in the most beautiful and natural red curls symbolizing her fire and drive to succeed at her...

With the visible influx of Curlies around the world passionately embracing their natural hair this year on social media, we just had to take it to the source to confirm what we were getting so excited about on a digital level. We headed over to one of the most predominant barber shop/salons in the very city that Jessicurl was founded...

We have officially embarked on the new year and part of the transition process requires us to reflect on the past year. While the last year had us say goodbye to our fearless founder far too soon, we have also seen such a positive movement within our curly community and for our curly haircare products. In the true nature of...

Ok-Quick disclaimer-While actually researching the validity of “hair ornaments” and hair accessories in general, we did find out that this is a “thing”, however this story is not a promotion of said chachkies, but more a visit with Jess that allowed her to fully embrace the curls that she once denounced!   Ok, Curlies. If you’ve heard my story, you know...

We are in the season of giving which often leads new curly hair friends to our curly hair products. We thought this would be the perfect time to go over just a few of the frequently asked questions in regards to our curly hair products and types of curly hair.   If ever you should need more information on other...

We did it! For the very first time in our long history we have created our Holiday Bundle gift boxes to give the gift of touchably soft curls to those that are most important to you, and hey, maybe that person is YOU!   The process was such an amazing experience for us. We encourage you to use these bundles in...

There just is no wrong time to have a collection of the right products at your fingertips. We have found that the festive season presents so many more situations outside our day-to-day lives, with holiday travel, guests, & gift giving, that having convenient access to your complete routine becomes a necessity.  Whether you need to refresh your look in time...

Whatever trade shows, expos or even coffee shops for that matter that Jess went to in the earlier days of Jessicurl she invariably met people that she carried with her for the rest of her days. She did not only leave an impact on everybody she met but cherished the impact that they made on her. Haley Rhine was no...

Are you new or newish to the curly world? You are in the right place. My name is Claire and I am the Chief Educator at Jessicurl. I want to discuss the beginning moments, when you switch up your hair care routine and begin experimenting with all the ways to take care of & embrace your natural curls.   The...

As we approach the 10 year anniversary of Spiralicious Styling Gel, on October 15th, we thought what better time to revisit Jess’ voice than when she brought us all the news that Sprialicious had arrived!   Originally Posted October 2013   For a while now, our customers have been asking us to provide them with a stronger hold styling product...

We should all be periodically reminded that our scalp is the feeding ground for our hair to grow and flourish and the reminder is always a good thing. We may not think about it daily or even monthly. Therefore, it’s easily overlooked and often the root (no pun intended!) of many hair issues and problems we can experience. How you...

Hello Curlies, Jess met some amazing people that were really moving the bar in the curly hair movement in her quest to bring her beautiful curly peers into the spotlight. It is an honor to check back in with these early adopters of Jessicurl products and see how they are doing with their curly hair businesses, get introduced to people...

Hello There Curlies,   We’re heading back into Jess’ Curly Chronicle archives this week and remembering how she always showcased the people that were important players on her journey. Most of the time, they were people that were fighting the good fight alongside her in the world of curly hair care and curly hair products. But sometimes they were fellow...