ESSENCE’s Senior Beauty Editor shares why she’ll be including a few of the products in her permanent rotation. It’s safe to say that I’m a creature of habit. That includes everything from ...

That phrase can apply to plenty of things, but for folks with curly hair, “they” refers to fans of Be Curly, the beloved Aveda line that has been enhancing curls for over two decades.

One key ingredient mastering this feat is tapioca starch, a natural alternative to heavy silicone, that provides curls with the thicker viscosity they need to stay in shape without leaving behind ...