One in four people will struggle with mental health issues at some point in their lives. The numbers are even higher in the Black community…
This week, we invited on another entrepreneur who understands the power of accessible haircare products - Mia Wilson…
Meet the interns of You've Got Curls!
Berea College’s Black Cultural Center broke new ground for the commonwealth on Saturday, as the ribbon was cut for a special beauty supply vending machine. The vending machine is a first of its kind and offers products for all textures of hair...
One hair salon owner is helping Black students have better access to hair care products on campus. Melanie Day is the owner of You've Got Curls Hair Loss Center in Lexington.
Many parents have uncertainties about proper haircare for their children, especially if they have types 3 or 4 hair. Healthy hair is important for everyone…
5 Questions your salon expert should ask prior to your first appointment. This is the time, to be honest - Hair Doesn't Lie.
Today, we are joined by Dawn Runyon of Green Dot Lexington. Dawn is a knowledgeable and engaging speaker and her passion for people comes as…
Hey everybody. It is your favorite stylist. It is Melanie Day here with You've Got Curls and Hair Loss Center and as always, sharing the right information and factual information about hair care…
Tonight we have a fabulous guest Dr. Eman Yousif. She is a internist, a medical doctor at Washington University at St. Louis.
If you're anything like me, you love rocking braids in the summer months, but just like natural hair needs a specific type of care, so does textured hair in a protective style. This week I'm sharing some of the tips and tools I use to keep my scalp clean and take care of my braids. I'm also sharing one of my favorite resources for textured hair guidance.
So coming out of beauty school should mean you know everything about hair, right? Wrong. Curly and textured hair are COMMONLY left out of the curriculum meaning it's up to haircare professionals to learn that on our own.
Right after graduating from beauty school, I decided to make the transition from relaxed hair to embracing my hair's natural beauty. While that wasn't a mistake, my product choice was. Even as a licensed professional I was damaging my own hair with products and not even realizing it.
Let's stop trying to fit our hair into a chart of different letters and numbers, and stop thinking of our hair as being divided along race lines. Our hair is a fabric and when we keep that at the front of our minds when we're shopping for new products, we're able to make more informed decisions as consumers, which ultimately lead to better results from our routines.
Growing your hair to be long and strong is a journey; one that's based on genetics, hormones, health, and all sorts of other factors. Today we’re talking about what really goes into growing and maintaining your hair.
So, you've made the choice, you want to get started building healthier hair. What now? Where do you start? You start here, with me. I'm Melanie Day, a licensed hairstylist and committed educator, and today I'm sharing my three tips for growing and caring for healthier hair.
Long hair, short hair, fine care, curly hair - what hair care products are best for you? Not all hair products are created equal, and it's important to understand your hair and what it needs to be happy and healthy. This week, I invited on Nutritionist Deepa to talk about hair care and nutrition.
Building a routine with our haircare, like in any other part of our lives, gives us stability and structure and helps keep us on track for results. This week I'm teaching you how to make empowered decisions based on the needs of your hair and your scalp, and on your goals for your hair. We're looking past the marketing to simplify our haircare.
As the air loses humidity and the weather gets colder, we're probably noticing more dryness in our hair. Thankfully, I'm coming to the rescue with my top 3 tips for preventing and caring for dry hair. If you increase your water intake, use moisture retention products, and limit the heat styling, 2022 could just be the year of your hair. This week, we're getting back to the basics of hair care.
2021 is coming to a close, and you guys, I'm absolutely stunned at how far we've come. You've been showing up for me in huge ways, not just this year, but since March of 2020, and some of you since I started my first business in 2005. I wanted to take the time to just share how grateful I am for all of you, and give a little advice as we're looking forward to 2022.
