Lorraine Massey's Curly Method: Then and Now | lockenkopf.com Blog

Lorraine Massey's Curly Method: Then and Now

Last updated: June 2026 The short answer The Curly Method has changed significantly since its inception. What was once considered a set of clear rules is now much more of a guide...
Protect Your Curls Overnight: How to Avoid Frizz | blog lockenkopf

Morning frizz? How to properly protect your curls at night

There are mornings when your curls just don't feel right. Yesterday they were soft, defined, and full of life; today they're flat, dry, or tangled. And even though you haven't done anything "wrong," nothing seems to fit anymore. This is where...
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Over-styled curls: when your curly hair gets too much styling

This might have happened to you: you want to do something good for your curly hair, so you regularly use hair masks, leave-in treatments, or oils. But suddenly, your curls seem limp, heavy, or...
Sensitive and itchy scalp? Learn all about the causes and tips and tricks for care - lockenkopf

Do you have a sensitive, itchy scalp? Learn all about the causes, as well as tips and tricks for caring for it.

Discover what really helps and how to restore balance to your scalp An itchy scalp is more than just a minor annoyance: it can affect your well-being, your style, and even your...
Understanding over-treated curls: signs, causes, and solutions - lockenkopf

Overprocessed Curls: Signs, Causes, and Solutions

When You Over-Style Your Curls: What's Really Going On You may have experienced this before: your curls suddenly feel heavy, dull, and somewhat limp, even though you've...
The perfect care for your curls in winter - lockenkopf

The perfect care for your curls in winter

In this blog post, I’ll show you how to keep your curls healthy and shiny even during the cold season. With these simple tips, you’ll enjoy winter with beautiful curls!
The Curly Method - lockenkopf

The Curly Method

Lorraine Massey, the creator of the Curly Method, first introduced it in her bookCurly : The Handbook*. The basic idea behind this curly hair care method is to avoid...
Determine your own curl type - lockenkopf

Determine your curl type

Although it’s easy to categorize hair as straight or curly, this doesn’t do justice to the true beauty of unique, wavy, curly, and coily hair. So, how do you determine your own curl type...
Curls and their porosity - lockenkopf

Curly hair and its porosity

No two sets of curls are alike, so it’s important to know your hair’s porosity in order to get the most out of your curly hair routine. In other words, knowing your hair’s porosity...