Hi, I'm Carmen —
Curl care expert, founder of Sani Auri, and joyful living advocate.
I believe in beauty that’s intentional, care that’s nurturing, and a life built with kindness at its core — starting with ourselves and flowing into how we nurture others.
Through my work, I help individuals and families simplify their curl care, celebrate their natural beauty, and live more beautifully and intentionally every day.
✨ A few things about my journey:
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I'm the founder of Sani Auri, a lifestyle brand dedicated to beauty, care, wellness, and joyful living.
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I created Brown Skin Women, a tight curl studio and educational community that began as a blog in 2013.
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In 2019, I launched the Home Hair Care Academy to teach simple, soulful curl care at home.
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I also founded the Brown Skin Women Foundation to foster self-worth, equity, and wellness in our communities.
Beyond my work, I'm a homebody at heart who loves traveling with my family, exploring local fairs, savoring flowers, and dabbling as a mediocre mocktail bartender and artist.
Today, I live in beautiful Connecticut with my husband and our two children — building a life filled with joy, care, and everyday moments worth celebrating.
✨ What’s next?
I’m proudly represented by The Ekus Group, a division of JVNLA, and working on my first book — a celebration of curls, care, and joyful living.
I'd love for you to stay connected!
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