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Curly Chronicles: Kellie Belvedere

by founder, Jessica McGuintyMeet Kellie Belvedere. Kellie was a dear friend and stylist to Jess (she called her Jessie). Their love of curls... Read more

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Learning to Like Your Whole Self

by founder, Jessica McGuinty

As many of you know, I do a weekly radio show on my local (awesome) station, KHUM. It’s a free-form station... Read more

jessicurl founder, Jess McGuinty, dressed as Merida from Brave in a green dress and bow standing in a forrest

Brave - More Than Just a Movie

bu founder, Jess McGuintyTen years into making Jessicurl products in order to encourage our community of Curlies to embrace their curls, Pixar... Read more

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Letter to My 16-Year-Old Self

by founder, Jessica McGuinty
Dear 16 year old Jess, It’s 7:00 am and you just woke up and removed your “cap”. You know, that thing you... Read more

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Hurray for Hair Ornaments

by founder, Jessica McGuinty
Ok, Curlies. If you’ve heard my story, you know that back in Jr. High, there was one kid (who shall remain nameless)... Read more

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You Have Questions & We Have Answers

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

I used to love to do real-time Q&A sessions on Facebook when we first started out and so many wonderful questions... Read more

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Curly Chronicle - Hayley Rhine

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

I first met Haley at the World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta a few years ago. She literally BOUNCED up to my table... Read more

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Celebrating 10 Years with Spiralicious Styling Gel

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

As we approach the 10 year anniversary of Spiralicious Styling Gel, let's revisit Jess’ voice when she brought us Sprialicious... Read more

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Curly Chronicle - Dan Davis

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

I’ve known Dan and his wife Jessica for about 2 or so years now. They are AWESOME people... Read more

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A Look Back - Just Booked My Tattoo Appointment

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

After sporting our very popular, Jessicurl Temporary Tattoos at most of the events she went to, Jess realized that sponging her logo... Read more

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In Honor of Jess: A Legacy Living On

May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again.

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Protect Your Curls Pool-Side

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

Hey there Curlies, One of my Twitter buddies asked me about hair for pool care and I promised... Read more

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Curly Chronicle - Betsy O'Phelan

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

Hello Curlies, I am so excited to revisit our series Curly Chronicles. Since starting this company... Read more

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Dew Point?

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

Hi Curlies! As we get better and better at dialing in healthy hair, we discover more and more... Read more

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How I Get Up Early For Flights AND Have Great Curls

by Founder Jessica McGuinty

Howdy Curlies! My flight was supposed to leave at 6:00am, which meant I had to get up at 4am... Read more