Her Campus • May 11th, 2026

Curly Q’s: It’s Not Just Hair

Welcome to the last installment of Curly Q’s (for now). I began this column hoping to help other curly girls by sharing my experiences and what I’ve learned. I also wanted to build a space like the ones that supported me. I didn’t always get along with my hair; I used to resent it and tried to make it something it wasn’t. One of my earliest memories is arguing with my dad about my hair before school. I remember being upset that my hair never looked like the characters in early-2000s Barbie movies....

Her Campus • April 25th, 2026

Curly Q’s: Influencers You Should Follow

I think every curly or natural girl has resorted to Pinterest at one point or another when it comes to looking for hairstyles or product recommendations. Now, this isn’t a diss on Pinterest (I’ll always love her to death), but it’s no secret that the curly hair variety is a little sparse, and sometimes you just want to watch someone do whatever it is you’re looking for. Here’s where the benefit of natural and curly influencers comes in. You can search based on your hair texture, porosity, length,...

Her Campus • April 12th, 2026

Curly Q’s: 5 Brands I Can’t Wait To Try

When exploring curly hair products, seeing so many brands in your search results can feel a little overwhelming, especially with all the options on the market today. But personally? I love it! As someone who had to grow to love her hair (and, by extension, herself) over the years, seeing endless possibilities for finding what works just fills me with hope. Plus, as with all of these brands, there has to be something that’s like magic about your haircare. I’ve been lucky enough to find several succ...

Her Campus • March 28th, 2026

Curly Q’s: Tips & Tricks For Curly Travel

It’s the season of spring breaks! Whether yours has come and gone, you’re currently enjoying a week free of academics, or you’re eagerly awaiting your travel plans, a large part of the time before break is spent thinking about what to pack. It takes even more consideration if you’re flying to your destination with only a personal item and a carry-on, limiting your multi-product routine to 3.4 oz bottles and leaving little room for clothes, shoes, and souvenirs. To prepare for the break, I like to...

Her Campus • February 14th, 2026

Curly Q’s: Fenty’s Homecurl Is That Girl

When you think of Rihanna, a few things that probably come to mind are her iconic hits from the early 2000s or her incredible Super Bowl Halftime show. But what about her hair? Rihanna has let us know she has us covered in every area of beauty. Fenty Hair is Rihanna’s most recent addition to her beauty empire, following Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, and Savage X Fenty. After the haircare line dropped in June of 2024, the products took the curly hair community by storm. Among the shampoos, conditioner...

Her Campus • December 16th, 2025

Curly Q’s: I Tried “No Slickback November”

When it comes to a quick way to style curly hair, a slickback is the first thing that comes to mind for most curly girls. It could be the middle of the week, when your hair has turned into all frizz and no definition, or it’s raining, and no one likes the feeling of wet, dripping curls. Slickbacks, however, are full of tension. You’re using some kind of smoothing brush and tying your hair back tightly to keep the sleek look. Plus, like all high-tension styles, they can do serious damage to your s...

Her Campus • December 1st, 2025

Curly Q’s: A Christmas Guide

The Her Campus National Editors write about products we love and think you’ll love too. Her Campus has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. All products are in stock, and all prices are accurate as of publication. Now that Halloween and Thanksgiving have come and gone, Christmas is one of my favorite holidays as a curly girl. Along with the holiday spirit and spending time with family after being away at college, I like to test out some of the new pr...

Her Campus • November 13th, 2025

Curly Q’s: My Updated Curl Routine

We’ve all read it and we’ve said it so many times that it sounds like a broken record: When it comes to curly hair, everyone is different. Not every product works the same on one person’s curls compared to another, even with the same hair type, density, porosity, etc. A curl cream that creates perfect ringlets for one can form stringy, weighed-down strands on another. This applies to our own curls over time as well. Products that previously delivered magical results start to lose their luster. I...

Her Campus • October 20th, 2025

Curly Q’s: Hair Growth, What’s Taking So Long?

If you feel like your curls have been stuck in a perpetual bob, you are not alone. I’ve been stuck at the same length above my shoulders for as long as I can remember. Don’t get me wrong, I think curls at any length look fantastic, and who knows? Maybe I’ll choose to go back to my old length because I liked it better. But I can never know for sure until I’ve experienced, managed, and styled both. And that brings us to this article’s question and solution. According to Health.com, hair goes t...

Her Campus • October 3rd, 2025

Curly Q’s: Frizz, What’s The Big Deal?

Picture this: you’ve just finished your curly hair routine. You dedicated one, nearly two, hours to washing, conditioning, styling, and drying your hair, and it came out perfect… almost. Except you forgot to check the weather. And the moment you step outside, the humidity wreaks havoc, and all your hard work goes up in a puff.Not the most satisfying picture. We’ve all experienced this at least once or twice, especially with Boston’s endless supply of rain. So, how do we fix it? Before anythin...