Damage-Free Detangling
(Spoiler Alert: It’s a Mindset, not a Method) Whether your hair is curly or straight, tangles are just a part of life. Removing them can sometimes feel like a scene from Mission Impossible! We’re here to tell you that if you do it right, it shouldn’t feel that intense, difficult, or, well, impossible. If allContinue reading “Damage-Free Detangling”
How to Humidity-Proof Your Hair!
Moisture and hydration are good things for your hair, right? Unfortunately, the answer is that it depends. When it comes to product, getting the RIGHT moisturizer in your hair makes all the difference. That’s true for any hair type in any climate. But when it comes to the water that enters your hair from theContinue reading “How to Humidity-Proof Your Hair!”
How To Combat Scalp Itch
Regardless of your age, skin sensitivity, or hair type, an itchy scalp can strike for a variety of reasons. Knowing how to identify the cause and treat the symptoms is essential for prevention and early intervention. When encountering any new or severe skin condition use common sense and seek medical advice if symptoms persist orContinue reading “How To Combat Scalp Itch”
2021 Curly Hair Gift Guide
From parents, to significant others, to your teenage niece, finding the perfect gifts can be challenging and stressful. But never fear! We’re here to help find you something for everyone on your list. We’ve curated a list of fail-safe gift ideas that fit every budget and are everything your curly loved ones could want! ForContinue reading “2021 Curly Hair Gift Guide”
Native American Heritage Day
November is Native American Heritage Month and, as a clean beauty brand, we wanted to acknowledge that our industry owes everything to Indigenous wisdom and tradition. To celebrate Native American Heritage Day, we have highlighted some of our natural ingredients that have roots in Native American herbal tradition. Echinacea, found in Scalp Therapy, was traditionallyContinue reading “Native American Heritage Day”
Your Hair Isn’t Generic – Why Should Your Products Be?
Hi! I’m Sequoia and I’m the newest member of the Original Moxie team. Like many people with curls, I’ve had a difficult journey to accepting my natural hair. When I was little, I didn’t know my hair was different. Being half white, however, I was around a lot of my cousins with long, straight, blondeContinue reading “Your Hair Isn’t Generic – Why Should Your Products Be?”
Scrunch Out The Crunch
What Is Scrunching Out The Crunch? It’s breaking the crunchy cast left behind by gel, leaving you with soft, touchable curls! Option 1: The Versatowel The luxuriously thick Organic Cotton fabric of this texture friendly towel removes excess moisture and product from the hair, minimizes frizz, and allows you to dry your hair without disruptingContinue reading “Scrunch Out The Crunch”
Swimming While Black – Water Sports & Natural Hair
Curly hair presents very real challenges to swimmers. Aside from damage and dryness caused by exposure to chlorine, there’s the time it takes to wash, condition, and style thick, tight textures. When you consider the decades of segregation and racism that have historically prevented people of color from accessing municipal swimming spots, it’s no wonderContinue reading “Swimming While Black – Water Sports & Natural Hair”
Beating the Build-Up Blues
It is a glorious time to be curly! But can all these texture-friendly products and trending curl care methods be too much of a good thing? Have you found that your waves or curls have started to respond negatively to all of your well-meaning attention? Instead of hair nirvana, have you found yourself burdened withContinue reading “Beating the Build-Up Blues”
Your Guide to the Perfect Hair Day!
Having curly or wavy hair presents its own unique challenges and rewards. While there are seemingly endless options for fun, versatile styles, the Wash & Go is an essential foundation for most curly routines. Believe it or not, there really are no hair types that can’t wear a Wash & Go. It’s just a matter of knowing howContinue reading “Your Guide to the Perfect Hair Day!”
How To Grow Healthy Edges
Edges, baby hairs, ‘naps’ – oh my! Whatever you call them, we all have those small hairs around the perimeter of our faces. If you find that your hairline is thinning, you’re not alone. Here are 5 tips for growing happy and healthy edges: Treat While You Tame Too often, edge control formulas contain alcoholContinue reading “How To Grow Healthy Edges”
The CROWN Act
Amid the natural hair movement, more and more people are headed to work and school in their natural styles. Embracing one’s natural texture is a beautiful thing; For people of color, however, this comes at a price. Whether you wear braids or locs, Black hair is being heavily policed in these environments. If you haven’tContinue reading “The CROWN Act”
Curly Hair Gift Guide
This holiday season, give the gift of happy hair! As anyone with textured hair will tell, you, unlocking your hair’s potential can be truly life changing. These fail-safe gift ideas fit every budget and will make you look like a rock star for making someone’s curly dreams come true. Gift Cards Perfect for that specialContinue reading “Curly Hair Gift Guide”
Ingredients Matter: Why Your Curls Won’t Pop
Do you struggle to achieve that most holy grail of texture, curl definition? Do you find that, while some products make your hair softer, they don’t necessarily help your curl to ‘pop’? The good news is this: it’s not your hair and it’s easy to fix. Check out the label of some of the productsContinue reading “Ingredients Matter: Why Your Curls Won’t Pop”
Summer Hair Survival Guide
Summertiiiime and the living is easy! Unfortunately, all that easy living can be hard on your hair. Sun, travel, pool, and surf can all wreak havoc on unprotected strands. Here are a few tips to help you survive (and even thrive) in style: Cover Up A simple, but highly effective solution. Swim caps, hats, scarves,Continue reading “Summer Hair Survival Guide”
Detox This!
Does your hair have issues? If your waves are falling flat or your curls are confused, it may be time to seek professional help. Join us tonight, Wednesday, May 30th at 6:30 EST, for some intensive hair therapy as we demonstrate an Original Moxie Detox on our model, explain our three unique detox methods, andContinue reading “Detox This!”
It’s Your Earth Day – U can Buy if U Want 2!
Spring has sprung and so has one of our largest sales of the year! This Earth Day (and all weekend long) you can save 30% on purchases of $25 & up. We’re also celebrating the launch of three new products: Sweet Poof Mini, Pop Life Volumizing Mousse, Moxie Versatowel™. Check out the new releases andContinue reading “It’s Your Earth Day – U can Buy if U Want 2!”
I’m an Original – Iris
The creative process is all about transformation and, at its best, revealing hidden truths. This month’s subject for the I’m a Original Project uniquely embodies the spirit of both creativity and change. Iris, a young transgender woman, worked with our team to bring to life her personal avatar, Ashilynn, whom she had created over manyContinue reading “I’m an Original – Iris”
The Wash & Go Deconstructed
Hair healthy? Check! Products on point? Check!* Congratulations, you are ready to move on to Process, the third ‘P’ in our 5 P’s of Mastering the Wash & Go. Follow these guidelines and you’re only steps away from earning your PhD (Perfect Hair Day) in the Art of the Wash & Go. Start with freshlyContinue reading “The Wash & Go Deconstructed”
It’s Not You! It’s Your Product.
Does this sound familiar? You watched ALL the Youtube demos, read ALL the blogs, and followed ALL the instructions, but your Wash & Go is still a fail? The good news is that it’s not you, it’s your product. Despite the glut of ‘curl friendly’ products on the market, finding the ones that work forContinue reading “It’s Not You! It’s Your Product.”
Prepare for Wash & Go Success
Make no mistake, you CAN achieve a phenomenal curly style without heat or manipulation (a.k.a. a ‘Wash & Go’) regardless of your texture. However, in order to rock the Wash & Go of your dreams, you must take stock of your hair as it is. Is your hair dry? Do you have areas that do notContinue reading “Prepare for Wash & Go Success”
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At Original Moxie®, we believe that it’s all good hair™! Our mission is to reveal and celebrate everything that makes your hair wonderfully and singularly yours. Understanding your Hair Type Personality™ empowers us to prescribe a hair care regimen that fits your specific needs, builds health and helps your hair to flourish.
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