Lena Ortiz Ortiz

Lena Ortiz Ortiz

Lena Ortiz is a New York–based writer and curl enthusiast who has spent more than a decade testing routines on her own 3B–3C curls and friends’ hair in real-world weather. She focuses on simple, repeatable techniques instead of product hype, and breaks down curly hair care so it feels practical, not overwhelming.

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The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair for a Professional Setting

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair for a Professional Setting

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. While it adds volume and texture to your hair, it can also be difficult to ...

Unlocking the Secrets to Beautiful Curly Hair: Natural Remedies for Enhancing Curls

Unlocking the Secrets to Beautiful Curly Hair: Natural Remedies for Enhancing Curls

As an expert in the world of hair styling, I have seen countless clients struggle with achieving the perfect curls. Many...

Curly Hair Styling: Tips and Tricks for Naturally Beautiful Hair

Curly Hair Styling: Tips and Tricks for Naturally Beautiful Hair

As an expert in the world of hair styling, I have seen countless clients struggle with their naturally curly hair. Many...

Curly Hair Styling: How to Create a More Defined Curl Pattern

Curly Hair Styling: How to Create a More Defined Curl Pattern

As an expert in the hair industry, I have seen many clients struggle with achieving a defined curl pattern in their hair. ...

Expert Tips for Preventing Tangled Curls Throughout the Day

Expert Tips for Preventing Tangled Curls Throughout the Day

Curly hair can be a blessing and a curse. While it adds volume and texture to your hair, it can also be prone to...

The Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair Styling: Best Products for Defined Curls

The Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair Styling: Best Products for Defined Curls

As a hairstylist with over 10 years of experience, I have worked with countless clients who have curly hair. One of the...

Debunking Common Misconceptions About Styling Curly Hair

Debunking Common Misconceptions About Styling Curly Hair

As a hairstylist who specializes in curly hair, I have encountered numerous misconceptions about styling curly hair....

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair for a Night Out

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair for a Night Out

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. While it adds volume and texture to your hair, it can also be difficult to ...

The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Moisture in Curly Hair

The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Moisture in Curly Hair

Curly hair can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's unique and beautiful, but on the other hand, it can be...

The Ultimate Guide to Refreshing Curls on Non-Wash Days

The Ultimate Guide to Refreshing Curls on Non-Wash Days

As an expert in curly hair styling, I have seen many people struggle with maintaining their curls on non-wash days. It...

The Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair Styling: How Often Should You Wash Your Curls?

The Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair Styling: How Often Should You Wash Your Curls?

Curly hair is a beautiful and unique hair type that requires special care and attention. As someone who has been in the...

Expert Tips for Styling Curly Hair with Bangs

Expert Tips for Styling Curly Hair with Bangs

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. While it adds volume and texture to your hair, it can also be difficult to ...

Curly Hair Styling: How to Prevent Flat and Shapeless Curls Overnight

Curly Hair Styling: How to Prevent Flat and Shapeless Curls Overnight

As someone with curly hair, you know the struggle of trying to maintain your curls overnight. You spend hours styling...

The Pineapple Method: A Game-Changer for Overnight Curls

The Pineapple Method: A Game-Changer for Overnight Curls

Curly hair styling can be a tricky and time-consuming process, especially when it comes to preserving those perfect curls ...

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair Without Causing Breakage or Split Ends

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair Without Causing Breakage or Split Ends

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it adds volume and texture to your hair, giving you a unique...

The Dos and Don'ts of Curly Hair Styling: Ingredients to Avoid

The Dos and Don'ts of Curly Hair Styling: Ingredients to Avoid

As someone with curly hair, finding the right hair products can be a daunting task. With so many options on the market,...

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair: Gel vs. Mousse

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair: Gel vs. Mousse

As someone with curly hair, I know firsthand the struggle of finding the right products to style and maintain my curls....

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair

The Ultimate Guide to Styling Curly Hair

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's unique and adds personality to your look.

Protecting Your Curls: Tips for Sleeping with Curly Hair

Protecting Your Curls: Tips for Sleeping with Curly Hair

As an expert in the world of hair styling, I have seen many clients struggle with maintaining their curls while sleeping. ...

Achieving a Natural and Effortless Look with Curly Hair

Achieving a Natural and Effortless Look with Curly Hair

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. While it adds volume and texture to your hair, it can also be difficult to ...

Expert Tips for Creating More Volume in Curly Hair

Expert Tips for Creating More Volume in Curly Hair

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. While it adds texture and dimension to your hair, it can also be difficult ...

The Top Mistakes to Avoid When Styling Curly Hair

The Top Mistakes to Avoid When Styling Curly Hair

Curly hair can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's unique and adds personality to your look.

Achieving Beautiful Defined Curls Without Heat Tools

Achieving Beautiful Defined Curls Without Heat Tools

Curly hair is a beautiful and unique hair type that requires special care and styling techniques. Many people with curly...

Curly Hair Styling: Tips and Tricks for Adding Volume

Curly Hair Styling: Tips and Tricks for Adding Volume

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's unique and eye-catching, but on the other hand, it can...

The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Curls from Heat Damage When Using Styling Tools

The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Curls from Heat Damage When Using Styling Tools

Curly hair is a beautiful and unique hair type that requires special care and attention. However, one of the biggest...

Sunflowers & Scissors – Curly Hair Care, Coils, and Curls

Sunflowers & Scissors – Curly Hair Care, Coils, and Curls

Sunflowers & Scissors – Curly Hair Care, Coils, and CurlsCurly hair is not an afterthought here – it is the...

Creating a Defined Part in Curly Hair: Expert Tips for Styling

Creating a Defined Part in Curly Hair: Expert Tips for Styling

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's unique and eye-catching, but on the other hand, it can...

Expert Tips for Preventing Frizzy Curls in Humid Weather

Expert Tips for Preventing Frizzy Curls in Humid Weather

As someone with curly hair, I know firsthand the struggle of trying to maintain defined and frizz-free curls in humid...

Curly Hair Styling: Tips for Maintaining Your Gorgeous Curls

Curly Hair Styling: Tips for Maintaining Your Gorgeous Curls

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's unique and beautiful, but on the other hand, it can be...

Protecting Your Curls: The Best Way to Keep Your Hair Healthy While Swimming

Protecting Your Curls: The Best Way to Keep Your Hair Healthy While Swimming

As an expert in curly hair styling, I have seen many clients struggle with maintaining their curls while swimming....

The Ultimate Guide to Detangling Curly Hair

The Ultimate Guide to Detangling Curly Hair

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. While it looks beautiful and adds volume to your overall look, it can also ...

Curly Hair Styling: How to Add Shine Without Making it Look Greasy

Curly Hair Styling: How to Add Shine Without Making it Look Greasy

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it adds volume and texture to your hair, but on the other...

Curly Hair Styling: How to Protect Your Curls During a Workout

Curly Hair Styling: How to Protect Your Curls During a Workout

As someone with curly hair, I understand the struggle of trying to maintain a hairstyle while working out. The sweat,...

Preventing Weighed Down Curls: Tips from a Curly Hair Styling Expert

Preventing Weighed Down Curls: Tips from a Curly Hair Styling Expert

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. While it can give you a unique and beautiful look, it also requires a lot...

The Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair Styling: Finding the Best Haircut for Your Curls

The Ultimate Guide to Curly Hair Styling: Finding the Best Haircut for Your Curls

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it's unique and adds personality to your look.

The Best Way to Dry Curly Hair Without Causing Damage

The Best Way to Dry Curly Hair Without Causing Damage

As a hairstylist with over 10 years of experience, I have seen many clients struggle with drying their curly hair. Curly...

Curly Hair Styling: Tips for a Special Occasion

Curly Hair Styling: Tips for a Special Occasion

As an expert in the hair industry, I have seen many clients struggle with styling their curly hair for special occasions. ...

Expert Tips for Preventing Frizz When Styling Curly Hair

Expert Tips for Preventing Frizz When Styling Curly Hair

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it adds volume and texture to your hair, giving you a unique...

Curly Hair Styling: How to Prevent Flat and Shapeless Curls

Curly Hair Styling: How to Prevent Flat and Shapeless Curls

As someone with curly hair, I understand the struggle of trying to maintain defined and bouncy curls. It can be...

Achieving a Sleek and Polished Look with Curly Hair

Achieving a Sleek and Polished Look with Curly Hair

Curly hair can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it adds volume and texture to your hair, giving you a unique...