Understanding the unique characteristics of your hair is key to developing an effective hair care regimen. In this guide, we'll delve into the concepts of high porosity and low porosity hair, providing you with expert tips to optimize your hair care routine and achieve luscious, healthy locks.
What is High Porosity Hair?
High porosity hair refers to hair with a highly porous cuticle layer, allowing moisture to easily enter and exit the hair shaft. While this type of hair can be prone to dryness, frizz, and damage, there are ways to combat these challenges effectively. The key lies in incorporating deeply moisturizing treatments and moisture-sealing techniques using nourishing oils or butters.
Crafting the Perfect Regimen for High Porosity Hair
To nurture and restore high porosity hair, a well-rounded hair care regimen is essential. Begin by opting for protein-free and pH-balanced products that gently cleanse without stripping your hair of its natural oils. Regular deep conditioning treatments will provide your hair with the hydration it craves, revitalizing it from within. After each wash, seal in moisture by applying lightweight oils or butters to keep your strands nourished and protected. Don't forget to include a leave-in conditioner to help retain moisture throughout the day. Be mindful of excessive heat styling and minimize manipulation to prevent further damage and breakage.
Understanding Low Porosity Hair
On the other end of the porosity spectrum, we find low porosity hair, characterized by tightly closed cuticles that make it challenging for moisture to penetrate the hair shaft. This can result in product buildup and difficulty in retaining moisture, but with the right approach, you can overcome these hurdles and achieve optimal hair health.
Crafting an Effective Regimen for Low Porosity Hair
The key to maintaining low porosity hair lies in using lightweight products that can penetrate the hair shaft easily. Start with a clarifying shampoo once a month to remove buildup, followed by a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner to hydrate and nourish your strands. Incorporate deep conditioning treatments at least once a week to provide intense hydration and restore vitality to your hair. To seal in moisture effectively, consider using a leave-in conditioner or hair oil that won't weigh down your locks. Avoid heavy products and excessive heat styling, as these can lead to damage and further complicate moisture retention.
Unlock Your Hair's Potential
By understanding the unique needs of high porosity and low porosity hair, you can now tailor your hair care routine to optimize its health and appearance. Embrace the journey of discovering what works best for your hair, and enjoy the transformative results of a well-nurtured mane.
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From the CM IG: "So about last Sunday. Exciting news!!! Julie Arnold surprised us with a shout out! She used the Carmella Marie line to condition & style her hair for the recording of a beautiful tribute to her Mother for BlackLove.com’s Mother’s Day special
Julie thank you so much for the shout out!!! We appreciate you!"
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Here at Carmella Marie we love defined curls and fabulous fros. If you are new to the natural hair movement I would like to official welcome you to the Natural Hair Club. If you have been natural for a while, then Hey sis Hey!! Either way if you are interested in scheduling a natural hair consultation email us info@carmellamarie.com to schedule and #teamCarmellaMarie will help you navigate your home hair care needs.
Want a Curly Girl Secret? Carmella Marie's Honey Hibiscus Deep Conditioner is a life changing product, it is the secret password to officially join the natural hair club. The Honey Hibiscus Deep Conditioner is good for all hair types, wavy, curly, Coily, or kinky hair; tapered hair cut, long hair or medium length.
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]]>“Did you know that if you write your goals down, there's a far greater chance that you'll achieve them? There's an article that ran in Forbes that said this is actually proven in neuroscience. It claims that jotting things down taps into your "external storage" (it's a visual reminder) and your "encoding" (the biological processing by which decisions are made). So already, can you see that if you write yourself a love letter, it will serve as a visual reminder while also helping you to make decisions that are centered around self-love?”
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]]>Nicole Russell is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Precious Dreams Foundation where she has made a global impact on thousands of homeless and foster youth by teaching self-care and empowering young adults to harness their creative energies. She is a lead advocator for mental health, human rights and the well-being of children.
Since the inception of Precious Dreams Foundation in 2012, Nicole’s accolades include GLAMOUR’s “Everyday Hero of the Year”, Observer’s “Top 20 Heroes Under 40”, Walmart’s “Community Playmaker Award” as well as a featured piece recognizing her efforts in O, The Oprah Magazine. When she’s not giving back, Nicole enjoys playing golf, watching basketball and writing music.This New York native also inspires everyday people to become emotionally independent through her speaking engagements, private sessions and seminars.
One of the most prominent natural hair care trailblazers is Lisa Price. She is the founder of Carol’s Daughter. Lisa chose her path 25 years ago, and since then she has helped millions of women love their hair using her hair products, that are “made with love” in Brooklyn.
Lisa worked hard over the years to build a solid brand. While at festivals and fleas she & her team did market research, learned about merchandising, customer service, and branding. Since conception Lisa’s main goal was to create an experience for African American women; something that was lacking in mainstream media.
Lisa recalls the days when she, “came in with the flowers and all the pretty things,” to adorn her booth custom her husband Gordon built. Lisa inspired many women to embrace the natural texture of their hair and to follow in her entrepreneurial footsteps.
This boss lady has encouraged companies such as Curls, The Mane Choice, Carmella Marie, Mielle Organics, Oyin, and others to provide products for textured hair. One heart-touching entrepreneur is Carmella M. Williams, the owner of Carmella Marie who happened to be in the right place at the right time.
She stumbled upon an intimate women empowerment session at the Essence Fest where Lisa was speaking to a group of entrepreneurs. Carmella got a chance to learn from one of the greats, and ask life-changing questions. One piece of advice Lisa told the group, “get a distant mentor.”
Lisa went on to say the individual doesn’t necessarily have to be in your industry. She told the women that a mentor doesn’t have to be up close and personal, but it should be a person that you study. With that said the women in the room took her advice and found someone to follow on social media, podcasts, and even, documentaries.
If you ever check out Lisa’s Instagram page, you will soon find that she pours out wisdom, love and real moments to help remind distant mentees that entrepreneurship is a journey with potholes, smooth highways, great sunrises, and sunsets.
As long as you don’t stop at the first speed bump or storm, you will always have a great moment and many golden hour opportunities. On May 31st Karleen Roy, founder of The Vanity Group brought the Carol’s Daughter brand to life for the guest attending the 25th-anniversary celebration.
She created a true Carol’s Daughter experience, from the Stoop in Fort Greene to the Kitchen, to the Living Room the Flea Market & more. Since Lisa cares about her distant mentees, she shared a detailed account of the celebration that night, so no one felt left out.
The 25th anniversary celebration took place at the National Museum of African American History and Culture where Boss ladies like Myleik of curBox, Eunique Jones Gibson of Because of Them, and Ada Rojas an Afro-Latina Blogger were in attendance.
]]>YOUNGSTOWN, OH: Carmella Williams, owner and “kitchen chemist” of Carmella Marie, a natural hair care company that produces and sells products that help women combat their number one problem, dry and brittle hair. More than that, Carmella Marie has a mission of making sure women are educating on why “who they are is more than enough.” Carmella Marie is a leading in the natural hair movement.
On Wednesday, May 16th, it was announced that Carmella Marie has won the two 2018 Editors’ Choice Awards for Best Deep Conditioner in two categories, Type 2 Wavy and Type 3C Curly-Coily. These 2018 Editors’ Choice Awards come from TextureMedia, the largest hair and beauty content and eCommerce platform. TextureMedia has a mission to encourage women to have healthy discussions as they explore everything from self acceptance to finding the best hair care product for all textures. Carmella Marie’s conditioner, Deep Conditioner with Honey Hibiscus, is one of the companies top sellers. Being selected as an awardee allows Williams to include a special seal on her packaging, marketing materials, and website from TextureMedia recognizing the product as the best of the best.
In addition to running Carmella Marie, Carmella Williams serves as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the Youngstown Business Incubator, where she oversees their Women in Entrepreneurship Program and the Minority Business Assistance Center for the entire Youngstown Region. Williams is a role model for many aspiring entrepreneurs in the Mahoning Valley. Williams initially came to the YBI seeking assistance getting Carmella Marie off the ground. Williams is a recipient of the YBI’s WE Launch Grant of $5,000 back in 2015. It was with that program Williams was able to work on the crucial parts of her business that got it to where it is today, as WE Launch is a 9 week program focusing on many areas of business development including branding, marketing, packaging, pricing, and protecting your business legally.Williams says she started her business as a way to reconnect with herself and realize that beauty, for her, is something that’s natural. “I started Carmella Mare as the result realizing that who I am is more than enough and I wanted to share that same message with other women” Williams stated. “My beauty, ideas and skills are valid and once I started to see that I began to live a more joyous life,” Williams added.
Since the inception of Carmella Marie, Williams has been a host to a number of events, publications, and media outlets to grow the awareness of the natural hair resurgence in the area. Her event, The Mane Event, is celebrating it’s 5th year this year and is dedicated to promoting a holistic approach to promoting going natural while focusing on hair, mind, and body all in one event. Williams has impacted the lives of many through her work with Carmella Marie, but also her events and her work at the Youngstown Business Incubator. One talk with Carmella and it is very clear that her work does not end here. “The products are a large part of what I do, but seeing the impact that this empowering movement, because that's what it is - a movement, is having on so many women is my sign that I’m doing something right. I did that for me, and now I’m doing it for them.”
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]]>Viola Davis became the first Black Woman to win the trinity: Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award. We applaud her for the work that she has done and we are here to support all the work she is going to do and we will continue to cheer her on and live off the seeds she continues to sow into our lives. Every time she accepts her award she always leaves us feeling more confident and certain about our lives.
A note from the little black girl who believed she could again:
Viola, congratulations on your achievements. Thank you for staying true to your love for your art. Thank you for the speeches that give us life and take us to an entirely different place of pride, filled with hope where we believe the American Dream is still alive... one where if we work hard, never quit and Love the journey The Heavens will reward us.
I think I can, I believe I can, I know I can: the trinity.
Little Black Girl
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]]>Valentine's Day is approaching quickly and CurlFriends will go out with their significant other while others will stay at home alone. For February 2017 I challenge everyone to think of someone who may need to be reminded of how fly they are. I believe the perfect card to help you fulfill that challenge is the Jill Scott Collection. Jill Scott has partnered with Hallmark to create one of the most inspiring, modern collection of Hallmark cards that I have seen in a while. Nevertheless most importantly, remember that love is an action word and in today's world we need to spread as much kindness and love as possible. So if you pick up a Hallmark Jill Scott Card take a picture and send it in to info@carmellamarie.net or tag us on Instagram @CarmellaMarie30, we would love to see which one you chose.
Inside Message:
Somehow, Sister Friend, you manage to always find grace in the thick. When the world gives you left, you shimmy right with a smile and a style that can't be missed. For this? I clap my hands on your behalf.
You, my friend, know the road and you've certainly done the math. You've got patience and you've got class. I love that you see life as a gift. You are such an inspiration on how to live.
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"If you thought social media was just for selfies, then you’re sadly mistaken. According to Statista.com social media sites like Facebook are currently at 1.71 billion active users worldwide. Businesses are honing in on the power these sites have on their relationship with existing and potential customers. Among the industries following this social media marketing trend is the beauty industry."
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]]>I wrote about SnapChat earlier in 2016. Now that I’ve had time to use it I am noticing the difference it makes in terms of reaching people. SnapChat gives the world an inside view of your life as the business owner. Sometimes I have some good things to share, sometimes I don't. This tool allows people to see what it takes from day to day to be a business owner and this allows me to build a relationship, and share the business, with them on a more personal level. them to have a closer tie to you and the business.
Q: Why don't you use SnapChat more often?
A: Sometimes I don't feel like sharing... I have also felt that what I had to share wasn't valuable enough. I think that I am over that insecurity now. My goal in 2017 is to share more. But in some cases I would like to just exist in the moment and enjoy it and I am okay with that.
Q: How do you get sales from SnapChat followers?
A: I am not on there to make sales, I am there to bring value and create a close relationship with people. Even though it may not lead to a direct sale, I am okay with that. My theory on Marketing: If you give, it shall be given right back to you. But you have to know that the return might not be what you think it should be and in the end you have to be okay with that. If you can give and bring value to someone's life on a consistent basis you will build a solid foundation that can never be unearthed.
What has changed with SC since March of 2016: The age group has gotten slightly older thus there are more people watching my stories rather than making their own story. Instagram has also added a snapchat like feature to their platform called it Stories and it is rivaling Snapchat because for me I have more followers on IG than on snapchat. As a result I put forth an effort to post more on IG. But I still love snap because I feel the audience is a bit more playful and laid back.
2017 Plans: To increase the content that brings more value to people's lives. How? I am going to pay closer attention to the things I often take advantage of and start sharing it. Gary V. always talks about self awareness and I have come to terms with the fact that I have some pretty insightful things to share to share with the world. I can only be aware if I sit still long enough to see what makes me who I am...
Let me know your thoughts by commenting below. Thank you for your time. I will write more posts as I learn more.
Carmella M. Williams
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"Building self esteem is not easy [but it is] necessary for a stable mindset. You have to see yourself as valuable."
"Becoming natural is a process. I've transitioned 3 times. If you don't have the knowledge you can get discouraged.
Regardless of what ppl say you have to look inward. There's all types of ways to wear your hair natural. You have to just find what works for you (head wraps, protective styles, big chop etc.)."
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First I would like to personally thank everyone who donated food, gifts in kind, their time and money to help make this year's community dinners a success. A special shoutout to FEW Ministries, My dear Friends & Family, Central Nails on Belmont Ave in Youngstown, Ohio, Giant Eagle Churchill Commons and especially to my Carmella Marie Family. We were able to feed 59 people for the first dinner at Calvary Towers and then over 65 people at the 2nd dinner at Gutknetch Towers. We were able to give out 14 Walmart gift cards, personal toiletries, and other needed items to the residents and their children and grand children. This opportunity to give warms my heart so much. The residents had an awesome time. The volunteer staff had an awesome time. If you would like to participate next year please email us know and your name will be placed on the volunteer email list.
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