Hi, I’m Carmen.

I’m a mom, curl educator, writer, and founder of Sani Auri — a brand and movement rooted in care.

At 18, I had a lightbulb moment sitting in a developmental psychology class: children’s brain development is shaped by their environment. That truth has never left me. It’s shaped how I parent my kids, how I cared for my late daughter, how I build my business, and how I live my life.

Care — living both full of care and carefully — has become my through line. Whether I’m teaching curl care, writing reflections on parenting and presence, or creating wellness offerings, I’m here to remind people that care isn’t the afterthought. It’s the foundation.

Through Care for Curls, Joy, Wellness, and Reflections, I create spaces that help families and individuals simplify routines, embrace intentional living, and protect what matters most.

If there’s one thing I hope you take away from this space, it’s that your presence — messy, beautiful, real — is enough.

✨ 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.

You can join my Substack here.