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Meet Carmen

I’m a curl care specialist, kindness advocate, and joyful living builder.

Through beauty, care, and soft living, I help you nurture yourself, your curls, and your life — simply and beautifully.

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Our Most Loved Resource

The Hair Product Guide is your trusted, simple path to caring for tight curls beautifully.

Find expert recommendations, gentle routines, and everything you need to love your hair at home.

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Learn to Care for Your Curls at Home

Discover simple, soulful curl care inside the Home Hair Care Academy.

Learn proven routines, get expert support, and build a healthy hair journey that lasts a lifetime.

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The Journal

Inspiration, beauty care, everyday joy — fresh reflections from the world of soft, intentional living.

What Caring for My Daughter Taught Me About Loving Myself First

What Caring for My Daughter Taught Me About Loving Myself First

I learned that the only way to love my daughter unconditionally was to love myself that way first. Self-care wasn’t selfish—it was sacred.

05/06/2025  —  Read

Mothering Through the Missing

Mothering Through the Missing

Mother’s Day holds both joy and ache. This is what it looks like to keep going when your heart lives in two places: here and heaven.

05/01/2025  —  Read

Slowing Down to Soak It In: Why Being Present is the Most Intentional Thing You Can Do

Slowing Down to Soak It In: Why Being Present is the Most Intentional Thing You Can Do

If intention is the compass, then presence is the path. One guides us. The other moves us forward.

04/15/2025  —  Read

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Living Intentionally

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Living Intentionally

Living intentionally wasn’t always my way of life. It’s something I grew into—slowly, painfully, and beautifully. If I could go back and whisper so...

03/27/2025  —  Read

Sania’s Legacy: The Light She Left Behind

Sania’s Legacy: The Light She Left Behind

Grief is hard. It’s messy. It doesn’t always make sense. But when I think of Sania, I think of how she loved—deeply, purely, without condition. And...

03/18/2025  —  Read

Your Top Curly Hair Questions, Answered!

Your Top Curly Hair Questions, Answered!

If you've ever wondered about heat styling, product choices, moisture retention, detangling techniques, or best practices for adult and kids’ curly...

02/10/2025  —  Read

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

A cozy, comforting twist on classic lasagna, hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. This plant-based lasagna soup is perfect for a quick, delicious f...

02/09/2025  —  Read

How Do We Move Forward When the World Feels Heavy?

How Do We Move Forward When the World Feels Heavy?

Hardship touches us all, from personal struggles to global disasters, reminding us of our shared humanity. In these moments, intentional living off...

01/12/2025  —  Read

How Childhood Hair Struggles Inspired the Home Hair Care Academy

How Childhood Hair Struggles Inspired the Home Hair Care Academy

Sharing my childhood hair struggles wasn’t easy—it brought up emotions I didn’t expect. But confronting the past helped me create the Home Hair Ca...

01/07/2025  —  Read

Are You Making These 3 Curly Hair Mistakes?

Are You Making These 3 Curly Hair Mistakes?

Curly hair care can be tricky, but avoiding a few common mistakes can make all the difference. From skipping moisture to using the wrong tools, I’m...

12/11/2024  —  Read

Why Intentional Care is the Secret to a Happier Home

Why Intentional Care is the Secret to a Happier Home

Intentional care isn’t just about routines—it’s about the love and connection we bring into them. Whether I’m detangling curls on wash day or seaso...

12/09/2024  —  Read

You Were Never Meant to Carry That Weight

You Were Never Meant to Carry That Weight

When I told Maddie, 'You’re not responsible for Mommy feelings,' I never imagined how deeply those words would resonate with so many of you. If you...

12/03/2024  —  Read

What Caring for My Daughter Taught Me About Loving Myself First

What Caring for My Daughter Taught Me About Loving Myself First

I learned that the only way to love my daughter unconditionally was to love myself that way first. Self-care wasn’t selfish—it was sacred.

05/06/2025  —  Read

Mothering Through the Missing

Mothering Through the Missing

Mother’s Day holds both joy and ache. This is what it looks like to keep going when your heart lives in two places: here and heaven.

05/01/2025  —  Read

Slowing Down to Soak It In: Why Being Present is the Most Intentional Thing You Can Do

Slowing Down to Soak It In: Why Being Present is the Most Intentional Thing You Can Do

If intention is the compass, then presence is the path. One guides us. The other moves us forward.

04/15/2025  —  Read

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Living Intentionally

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Living Intentionally

Living intentionally wasn’t always my way of life. It’s something I grew into—slowly, painfully, and beautifully. If I could go back and whisper so...

03/27/2025  —  Read

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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Carmen, you are my hero!

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I NEVER thought I'd use curly hair and easy in the same sentence.

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

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So healing to my inner child

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I'm learning so much from your videos as a grandparent.

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We have mastered her curls. THANK YOU!

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I effin love you! I love your posts so much! You inspire me to be a better person...mother of the year!

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Gosh I wish I had your guidance years ago but I'm so happy I have it now.

FAQ

How do I book an appointment with you?

Appointments are available for existing clients only.

If you are an existing client, you can book your next visit directly through the Client Booking Portal.

Currently, I’m focused on serving my ongoing clients and am not accepting new appointments at this time. Thank you so much for your understanding!

Where can I find your Hair Product Guide?

You can download the Hair Product Guide right here.

It’s my trusted resource for understanding tight curls, choosing the right products, and building a simple, sustainable curl care routine.

How can I send you a package?

You can find my studio address here.

How can I find a Hairstylist you've trained?

My Tight Curl Stylist Locator is on my companies website here.

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