Author: Leslie Ellen Abbate

Importance of Consistent Haircuts

If it’s been over three months, it’s time to visit Leslie Ellen Curly Hair Salon! Even if you’re trying to grow out your curls, frequent haircuts are important and will improve the condition of your curls and bring back your bounce. Prevent Damaged Curls Cutting your hair at least four times a year prevents damage…. Read more »

New Year, New You! It’s Time to Rejuvenate Those Locks

It’s been a long year for your hair since it most likely got dried out during the summer months. Maybe you’ve been thinking for a while now that your hair is starting to feel a little washed out and dry around the ends and you feel it’s not as curly or as bouncy as it… Read more »

Leslie’s List of Best Products for Curls

Most women with a head full of curls have tried a wide variety of products in order to manage and maintain them. If you have a bathroom shelf filled with half-used bottles, you’re not alone. There are so many curly hair products out there that it can feel impossible to find the one that works… Read more »

Curly Girls Understand We Must Not Disturb the Curl

Curly hair is a blessing! Although some days, some of us may beg to differ. Some days our curls look perfectly sculpted and bouncy. Other days it is as if our curls have a mind of their own, resisting to be tamed. Our hair looks different from one day to next  Even if you follow… Read more »

Embrace the Beauty of Your Curls

Last January, Dove released a heartbreaking video documenting five young girls and the negative thoughts they have about their curly hair. Their research showed that only four out of every 10 curly haired girls think their hair is beautiful. To combat these negative feelings, Dove threw a party to share the curly girl love! Check out… Read more »

Save your Curls from Heat Damage and Embrace the Natural You

At one point or another, every curly girl has tried to rebel against her natural hair, but there is no need for this any longer! It’s time to embrace your curls. Here are a few steps to help get back to the beautiful bouncy curls that you love after years of heat damage. Be patient… Read more »

A Curly Girl’s Guide to Haircuts

Great news, curly girls: Curly hair is making a big comeback! Instead of fighting and attempting to tame your curls, let them be free. Find the right haircut for your curly ‘do and rock your natural texture with confidence. Here are some styles from Allure that I love: Pixie Cut This short style can work… Read more »

What’s a Curly Girl to do? Summer Event Style

Every curly haired girl has been here before: It’s the morning of a friend’s wedding, baby shower or other big event. The weather is rainy and humid and you just know your hair isn’t going to cooperate. Ladies, don’t stress! Curls are in and I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to help you… Read more »

What a Curly Haired Girl Should Keep in her Purse

Today, everyone is on the go. Between work, school, appointments, and trying to have a social life, we can get pretty busy! One thing that can make this busy nature a little easier on us curly haired girls is keeping a couple essentials in our purses. What should we be carrying around with us? Find… Read more »

Have Curly Hair? Here’s Your Ten Hair Commandments

Your curly hair is very sensitive and needs special attention. Here are ten things to help you keep your curly hair looking gorgeous. #1:You must wet or dampen your hair every day in order to help your hair find its curl pattern again. Less shampooing is always best. Curly hair tends to dry out very easily… Read more »

Traveling Trips for the Curly Haired Girls

With all the holidays there is bound to be some travel in your future. Packing can take some planning, so make sure you take some time to consider what you would need for your precious curls! Here are some tips on keeping your curls looking fresh and beautiful this winter season. Samples, Samples, Samples You… Read more »

Curly Haired Girls Guide to Product Ingredients

Have you ever purchased a product simply because the label stated it worked great with curly hair? Well there is a science behind why some of these products work better with others. Every product has a different chemical makeup but what ingredients are best for us curly haired girls? We have compiled a list of… Read more »

How to Sleep to Protect Your Curls

  Curly hair is in, and whether your curls are natural – lucky you – or man-made, there are specific ways to sleep so that they will be fresh the next day. Using Satin There are two ways to use satin to maintain your curls. The first way is especially good for short or medium… Read more »

How to Tame Your Curly Flyaways

If there is one thing that curly haired girls are familiar with its fuzzy, frizzy flyaways. This effect comes from damage done to your hair from heat and chemicals. Many have tried and failed to combat this effect, so what it a girl to do? Target the Source It’s best to start this off in… Read more »