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Catch @rainbow_rode0 tomorrow night at the Gordon Biersch night market @gb_sj in beautiful Japantown, SJ 🥰 Tina has curated an incredible selection of custom dyed clothing, vintage silver, scarves and western wear that will blow your socks off. She gifted me this incredible jumpsuit for my birthday, thank you Tina! So proud to sport my #rainbowrodeo piece 💖

Catch @rainbow_rode0 tomorrow night at the Gordon Biersch night market @gb_sj in beautiful Japantown, SJ 🥰 Tina has curated an incredible selection of custom dyed clothing, vintage silver, scarves and western wear that will blow your socks off. She gifted me this incredible jumpsuit for my birthday, thank you Tina! So proud to sport my #rainbowrodeo piece 💖

Let’s talk about build up. In this case, my guest has a lot of density and because she’s young and still learning she can sometimes rush through her cleansing process. She decided to go with a shorter cut today because it means she has less to deal with and can get in to her scalp more easily. I didn’t do any “treatments” I simply washed her hair and scalp with well suited products. She’s styled here with a single styling product. If you’re suffering with residue on your scalp and hair, I want you to know that this problem is fixable and with a lot less effort than you might think. Working with a pro should be game changing, come see me if you are ready to level up! 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #healthyscalp

Let’s talk about build up. In this case, my guest has a lot of density and because she’s young and still learning she can sometimes rush through her cleansing process. She decided to go with a shorter cut today because it means she has less to deal with and can get in to her scalp more easily. I didn’t do any “treatments” I simply washed her hair and scalp with well suited products. She’s styled here with a single styling product. If you’re suffering with residue on your scalp and hair, I want you to know that this problem is fixable and with a lot less effort than you might think. Working with a pro should be game changing, come see me if you are ready to level up! 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #healthyscalp

She gave me pictures of a much shorter tapered pixie cut, so why didn’t I cut off more? After talking about her goals it turns out that she wanted to preserve what healthy length she had, and that’s my area of expertise. It’s a common misconception that a shorter haircut is less work, in reality it means you need more frequent shapings as your hair grows out. A longer cut like the one seen here will give her more time between haircuts, and also leave her with a more versatile. Grateful for the trust my new guest put it me during this session 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj #curlybob

She gave me pictures of a much shorter tapered pixie cut, so why didn’t I cut off more? After talking about her goals it turns out that she wanted to preserve what healthy length she had, and that’s my area of expertise. It’s a common misconception that a shorter haircut is less work, in reality it means you need more frequent shapings as your hair grows out. A longer cut like the one seen here will give her more time between haircuts, and also leave her with a more versatile. Grateful for the trust my new guest put it me during this session 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj #curlybob

New guest appreciation! First session was a joy, thanks for the trust 🙏🏽 Key takeaways: leave in and cream based stylers don’t attract moisture the way you may think, you can improve shape while avoiding a mullet, some guests want expanded touchable hair without a cast #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair #naturalhair #japantownsj #naturalpattern

New guest appreciation! First session was a joy, thanks for the trust 🙏🏽 Key takeaways: leave in and cream based stylers don’t attract moisture the way you may think, you can improve shape while avoiding a mullet, some guests want expanded touchable hair without a cast #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair #naturalhair #japantownsj #naturalpattern

Reflecting on another beautiful Nikkei Matsuri here in Japantown, SJ 🌸 I’m so honored to be a part of this community, this year’s festival was fantastic! Thank you to @sjnikkeimatsuri @japantownsj @sanjosetaiko @sjzboomboxtruck and all of the vendors who made the event so special and welcoming. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosejapantown #japantownsj #nikkeimatsuri

Reflecting on another beautiful Nikkei Matsuri here in Japantown, SJ 🌸 I’m so honored to be a part of this community, this year’s festival was fantastic! Thank you to @sjnikkeimatsuri @japantownsj @sanjosetaiko @sjzboomboxtruck and all of the vendors who made the event so special and welcoming. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosejapantown #japantownsj #nikkeimatsuri

November 2023 to April 2025. An entirely new head of healthy hair 😍 It’s a joy to see what happens when you stick to the plan! This is our fourth session together. Regular CurlCuts, combined with simple cleansing and styling. It doesn’t have to feel like a lot of work 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair #japantownsj

November 2023 to April 2025. An entirely new head of healthy hair 😍 It’s a joy to see what happens when you stick to the plan! This is our fourth session together. Regular CurlCuts, combined with simple cleansing and styling. It doesn’t have to feel like a lot of work 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair #japantownsj

You deserve hair that feels good to the touch. You deserve hair that is nourished. You deserve a scalp that is free to breathe. You deserve a haircut that looks good all the way around. Love ya’ll. Thank you for the trust! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj #tightcurls

You deserve hair that feels good to the touch. You deserve hair that is nourished. You deserve a scalp that is free to breathe. You deserve a haircut that looks good all the way around. Love ya’ll. Thank you for the trust! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj #tightcurls

Thanks for the upgrade @hanzonation! I’m super impressed with the quality and ergonomics of The Hanzo Trimmer and these new cutting combs that their team sent my way. As someone who pays a lot of attention to the body mechanics of the tools I use, both the Trimmer and the Cutting Combs have become a core part of my kit. The cordless and lightweight nature of the trimmer is so clutch given how much wear and tear we put on our hands. Beauty and function, we love to see it 🙏🏽 Appreciate the gift, Hanzo! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #ad #hanzonation #sanjosehairstylist

Thanks for the upgrade @hanzonation! I’m super impressed with the quality and ergonomics of The Hanzo Trimmer and these new cutting combs that their team sent my way. As someone who pays a lot of attention to the body mechanics of the tools I use, both the Trimmer and the Cutting Combs have become a core part of my kit. The cordless and lightweight nature of the trimmer is so clutch given how much wear and tear we put on our hands. Beauty and function, we love to see it 🙏🏽 Appreciate the gift, Hanzo! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #ad #hanzonation #sanjosehairstylist

Release, grow, evolve 🥰 we love to see it. Thank you @zoephotograph for trusting me with your hair, it’s a joy to work with you! 🌺 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair #japantownsj

Release, grow, evolve 🥰 we love to see it. Thank you @zoephotograph for trusting me with your hair, it’s a joy to work with you! 🌺 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair #japantownsj

Had an amazing time sitting down with @brandiekekoa today to talk about the natural hair space in 2025. I love Brandie’s thoughtful approach to haircare, she’s an inspiration when it comes to navigating authentically. Thanks for your questions, let’s do this again soon! Congratulations on all your ventures @bekekoa 🙏🏽

Had an amazing time sitting down with @brandiekekoa today to talk about the natural hair space in 2025. I love Brandie’s thoughtful approach to haircare, she’s an inspiration when it comes to navigating authentically. Thanks for your questions, let’s do this again soon! Congratulations on all your ventures @bekekoa 🙏🏽

October 2023 first cut, and our result today. We love to see it. 💗💗💗#kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj

October 2023 first cut, and our result today. We love to see it. 💗💗💗#kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj

So much can change in a day. Many of my new guests have spent their entire lifetime feeling like their hair was one element they just couldn’t figure out. I love demystifying the process, and showing you that natural pattern doesn’t have to be confusing, time consuming or frustrating. Minimalism works. People want hair that compliments their aesthetic but doesn’t dictate their life. Hair that moves with you. Love to see it. 💗💗💗 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj #hairtransformation

So much can change in a day. Many of my new guests have spent their entire lifetime feeling like their hair was one element they just couldn’t figure out. I love demystifying the process, and showing you that natural pattern doesn’t have to be confusing, time consuming or frustrating. Minimalism works. People want hair that compliments their aesthetic but doesn’t dictate their life. Hair that moves with you. Love to see it. 💗💗💗 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalhair #curlyhair #japantownsj #hairtransformation

Love that pre-birthday, pre-vacay session! Just hits different 😍 much appreciation to @mlirobinson for the trust and @bekekoa for a bomb styling duo!! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #tightcurls #bekekoa #naturalhair

Love that pre-birthday, pre-vacay session! Just hits different 😍 much appreciation to @mlirobinson for the trust and @bekekoa for a bomb styling duo!! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #tightcurls #bekekoa #naturalhair

Honored to be carrying @bekekoa new gel, really loving the performance. Thank you Brandie and the whole Be Kekoa team for your work to create elevated product offerings! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bekekoa #idigyourhair #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #tightcurls

Honored to be carrying @bekekoa new gel, really loving the performance. Thank you Brandie and the whole Be Kekoa team for your work to create elevated product offerings! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bekekoa #idigyourhair #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #tightcurls

Big chop 💗 big love. Grateful to those who see what I’m doing, who trust me and respect me as an artist. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #bigchop #healthyhair #naturallycurly

Big chop 💗 big love. Grateful to those who see what I’m doing, who trust me and respect me as an artist. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #bigchop #healthyhair #naturallycurly

Holiday market today from 12-5 featuring gifts by @kouroboros @asha_poet @idigyourhair @thepotionstudio @everydaymonii @glowbydaye @bekekoa @lusbrands 😘

Holiday market today from 12-5 featuring gifts by @kouroboros @asha_poet @idigyourhair @thepotionstudio @everydaymonii @glowbydaye @bekekoa @lusbrands 😘

So grateful to be a part of the @japantownsj community! Such a beautiful day, thank you to all who attended and to @sanjosetaiko for organizing. I had such a fun time handing out candy for a second year, meeting all of you was a real joy 🥰 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #japantownsj #sanjose

So grateful to be a part of the @japantownsj community! Such a beautiful day, thank you to all who attended and to @sanjosetaiko for organizing. I had such a fun time handing out candy for a second year, meeting all of you was a real joy 🥰 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #japantownsj #sanjose

Less can be more when you’re using the right products, tools and process. I see a lot of guests who may have been introduced to natural pattern focused styling but they feel like the process is time consuming and unpredictable. They’re spending a pretty penny on prestige curly brands, and they’re being instructed to layer on products. Still, many of these individuals aren’t getting the results they want. I’m amazed at the lengths brands will go to convince stylists and consumers to buy buy buy when they could simply offer effective products designed for multiple use cases. Someday I’d like to have my own line, and I always considered it out of reach. Who knows, anything is possible 🙏🏽 Shampoo. Condition. Styled with one product. We love predictably beautiful hair 🥰 thank you to my new guest for the trust! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #curlyhair

Less can be more when you’re using the right products, tools and process. I see a lot of guests who may have been introduced to natural pattern focused styling but they feel like the process is time consuming and unpredictable. They’re spending a pretty penny on prestige curly brands, and they’re being instructed to layer on products. Still, many of these individuals aren’t getting the results they want. I’m amazed at the lengths brands will go to convince stylists and consumers to buy buy buy when they could simply offer effective products designed for multiple use cases. Someday I’d like to have my own line, and I always considered it out of reach. Who knows, anything is possible 🙏🏽 Shampoo. Condition. Styled with one product. We love predictably beautiful hair 🥰 thank you to my new guest for the trust! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #curlyhair

Just shy of one year of dedicated mindful haircare. Shampoo, conditioner, one styler. 3 haircuts. Remarkable progress on all fronts, can’t wait to see where we go from here! I’m so grateful for the trust y’all put in me 🙏🏽 you deserve to feel comfortable in your skin 🫶🏽 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalpattern #japantownsj #hairgrowth #curlyhair

Just shy of one year of dedicated mindful haircare. Shampoo, conditioner, one styler. 3 haircuts. Remarkable progress on all fronts, can’t wait to see where we go from here! I’m so grateful for the trust y’all put in me 🙏🏽 you deserve to feel comfortable in your skin 🫶🏽 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturalpattern #japantownsj #hairgrowth #curlyhair

What. A. Difference. A. Year. Makes🙏🏽 Clip one is at arrival of first visit Sep 22, 2023. Clip two is following the CurlCut that day. Clip three is today upon arrival one year since her last visit, and the final clip was after today’s CurlCut. This was possible because Joya took my advice to heart and cared for her hair at home between sessions. It was a joy to see her progress today, I can’t wait to see how things progress 😍 I must say, I’m really pleased with the grow out that you see here 👏🏽 today we focused on tips for home care and efficiency with product application and styling. Love building on education with each visit ✨ #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #silvercurls #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist

What. A. Difference. A. Year. Makes🙏🏽 Clip one is at arrival of first visit Sep 22, 2023. Clip two is following the CurlCut that day. Clip three is today upon arrival one year since her last visit, and the final clip was after today’s CurlCut. This was possible because Joya took my advice to heart and cared for her hair at home between sessions. It was a joy to see her progress today, I can’t wait to see how things progress 😍 I must say, I’m really pleased with the grow out that you see here 👏🏽 today we focused on tips for home care and efficiency with product application and styling. Love building on education with each visit ✨ #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #silvercurls #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist

Clean your extension hair THOROUGHLY! Shout out to @distractedcircuits for being my amazingly talented band mate, and also capturing a video for me today at the salon. I’m prepping some clip in extensions for my incredible guest who is getting married soon 🥹😍 Because she’s doing a destination wedding, I wanted to make sure to have the opportunity to prepare her extension hair in advance of her trial run. You can see here that extension hair can really benefit from being appropriately cleansed and conditioned before being worn. Now that I’ve spent time prepping the hair, we can meet up to videotape her hair trial! If you’re getting married and want to have a lot of density and volume, consider getting extensions that mimic your natural hair pattern and texture. You have permission to wear your curls on the big day! Auntie Kia said so 😘 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #curlybride

Clean your extension hair THOROUGHLY! Shout out to @distractedcircuits for being my amazingly talented band mate, and also capturing a video for me today at the salon. I’m prepping some clip in extensions for my incredible guest who is getting married soon 🥹😍 Because she’s doing a destination wedding, I wanted to make sure to have the opportunity to prepare her extension hair in advance of her trial run. You can see here that extension hair can really benefit from being appropriately cleansed and conditioned before being worn. Now that I’ve spent time prepping the hair, we can meet up to videotape her hair trial! If you’re getting married and want to have a lot of density and volume, consider getting extensions that mimic your natural hair pattern and texture. You have permission to wear your curls on the big day! Auntie Kia said so 😘 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #curlybride

Queen @moshell627 has such stunning silver strands, I love how the right combo of care sets this hair up for success! So juicy, so bouncy, lots of dimension! 🫶🏽 I’m so lucky to work with you Michelle, I love our sessions together! #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #naturalhair #silverhair #silvercurls #sanjosecurlyhairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehairstylist #sanjosejapantown

Queen @moshell627 has such stunning silver strands, I love how the right combo of care sets this hair up for success! So juicy, so bouncy, lots of dimension! 🫶🏽 I’m so lucky to work with you Michelle, I love our sessions together! #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #naturalhair #silverhair #silvercurls #sanjosecurlyhairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehairstylist #sanjosejapantown

Full disclosure I can’t stand helmet hair. I’m not campaigning to get people to day 10 hair. Notice how we don’t hear that narrative so much online anymore? A few years ago it was all about people bragging on day 10 or day 14 hair. Not over here, cause ya need to wash your scalp and hair regularly! I want you to have healthy flexible aesthetically pleasing hair. What you’re seeing here is the result of my guest being mindful with home care, and scheduling seasonal haircuts. She uses a shampoo, conditioner and one styling foam. Washes a couple of times a week. That’s it. No hard hair. Hair that you can touch and it isn’t ruined! Hair that doesn’t just look good, it also feels good to the touch. Love to see the progress! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturaltexture #lowmaintenancehair #curlcut #curlycut

Full disclosure I can’t stand helmet hair. I’m not campaigning to get people to day 10 hair. Notice how we don’t hear that narrative so much online anymore? A few years ago it was all about people bragging on day 10 or day 14 hair. Not over here, cause ya need to wash your scalp and hair regularly! I want you to have healthy flexible aesthetically pleasing hair. What you’re seeing here is the result of my guest being mindful with home care, and scheduling seasonal haircuts. She uses a shampoo, conditioner and one styling foam. Washes a couple of times a week. That’s it. No hard hair. Hair that you can touch and it isn’t ruined! Hair that doesn’t just look good, it also feels good to the touch. Love to see the progress! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #sanjosehairstylist #naturaltexture #lowmaintenancehair #curlcut #curlycut

Length and shape don’t have to be mutually exclusive. You can have long hair that is flattering, balanced and suits your personal aesthetic. I think a lot of my guests have been taught that they have to choose one, shape or length. It’s not fun to have long hair if you’re hesitant to wear it down because it’s damaged or feels like you can’t get it to look the way you want. The stakes were high here because she’s about to get married!! If you want to retain that length you need to make sure to remove damage before it has a chance to cause breakage. Absolutely love the outcome here, cheers to the bride! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehair #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturaltexture #idigyourhair #healthyhair #curlyhair

Length and shape don’t have to be mutually exclusive. You can have long hair that is flattering, balanced and suits your personal aesthetic. I think a lot of my guests have been taught that they have to choose one, shape or length. It’s not fun to have long hair if you’re hesitant to wear it down because it’s damaged or feels like you can’t get it to look the way you want. The stakes were high here because she’s about to get married!! If you want to retain that length you need to make sure to remove damage before it has a chance to cause breakage. Absolutely love the outcome here, cheers to the bride! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehair #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturaltexture #idigyourhair #healthyhair #curlyhair

Yesterday I was blessed to attend @lara_kaur Community Photography event at @solespacelab in beautiful Oakland, CA!! Thank you Lara for hosting this welcoming and inspiring event, cheers to @asha_poet @fresh_thyself @veganchulaeats and of the amazing vendors and artists who shared space together. I’ve been trying really hard this year to take any opportunity that I can to be held in community, and to put myself around people who align with my values. Thank you to @zinebbmiller for being my last minute roll dawg, @theoriginalkng you were absolutely with us in spirit 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #oakland #community

Yesterday I was blessed to attend @lara_kaur Community Photography event at @solespacelab in beautiful Oakland, CA!! Thank you Lara for hosting this welcoming and inspiring event, cheers to @asha_poet @fresh_thyself @veganchulaeats and of the amazing vendors and artists who shared space together. I’ve been trying really hard this year to take any opportunity that I can to be held in community, and to put myself around people who align with my values. Thank you to @zinebbmiller for being my last minute roll dawg, @theoriginalkng you were absolutely with us in spirit 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #oakland #community

Your hair should elevate your esthetic 😍 my new guest was (with good reason) hesitant to lose length. I really appreciate that she gave me clearance to use my best judgement in crafting her new shape and game plan. She mentioned that her hair, and inability to get it to perform reliably, was dictating too much of her social calendar. I want you to be able to get invited out and say “sure where and when” not “I can’t go because I’d need to do my hair first.” Our crown should compliment our lives, not complicate our lives. Cheers to a new beginning! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #naturaltexture #bekekoa #thepotionstudio

Your hair should elevate your esthetic 😍 my new guest was (with good reason) hesitant to lose length. I really appreciate that she gave me clearance to use my best judgement in crafting her new shape and game plan. She mentioned that her hair, and inability to get it to perform reliably, was dictating too much of her social calendar. I want you to be able to get invited out and say “sure where and when” not “I can’t go because I’d need to do my hair first.” Our crown should compliment our lives, not complicate our lives. Cheers to a new beginning! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #naturaltexture #bekekoa #thepotionstudio

It’s the happiness shoulder shake for me 🥹 I love helping you release the idea that you have to spend a lot of time or resources to get your hair to feel and look good. Simplicity and mindfulness go a long way 🙏🏽 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturalhair #healthyhair

It’s the happiness shoulder shake for me 🥹 I love helping you release the idea that you have to spend a lot of time or resources to get your hair to feel and look good. Simplicity and mindfulness go a long way 🙏🏽 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturalhair #healthyhair

I want you to embrace the versatility of your hair! Dani is a shining star in that respect. She’s trusted me to care for her hair for years and over that time I’ve gotten to see her explore tons of beautiful styles. She’s not afraid to braid, or press her hair but she also understands the potential risks associated with those practices. I know some people think of me as a big old hater on styles that modify the natural pattern but that’s not true at all. I want you to have healthy hair so that you can do explore different styles and aesthetics, but do so with confidence that you won’t ruin your natural hair. Moderation and maintenance are key to sustainability 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturalhair #naturaltexture #healthyhair #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehair

I want you to embrace the versatility of your hair! Dani is a shining star in that respect. She’s trusted me to care for her hair for years and over that time I’ve gotten to see her explore tons of beautiful styles. She’s not afraid to braid, or press her hair but she also understands the potential risks associated with those practices. I know some people think of me as a big old hater on styles that modify the natural pattern but that’s not true at all. I want you to have healthy hair so that you can do explore different styles and aesthetics, but do so with confidence that you won’t ruin your natural hair. Moderation and maintenance are key to sustainability 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturalhair #naturaltexture #healthyhair #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehair

I see a lot of guests that are looking for answers related to hair loss and hair breakage associated with tension styling. If you’re in this position I want you to know that there is hope. You deserve to understand what’s going on, and you deserve validation. I truly believe that there is a way to enhance what we have at all stages of the journey. I’m so glad that my amazing new guest was open to my guidance. I’m so excited to see her hair and scalp progress as we pair together 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #shorthair

I see a lot of guests that are looking for answers related to hair loss and hair breakage associated with tension styling. If you’re in this position I want you to know that there is hope. You deserve to understand what’s going on, and you deserve validation. I truly believe that there is a way to enhance what we have at all stages of the journey. I’m so glad that my amazing new guest was open to my guidance. I’m so excited to see her hair and scalp progress as we pair together 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #shorthair

Let’s talk about our little ones 🫶🏽I get a lot of inquiries about working with youth, and I want to share some things I’ve learned over time. Young people often times have as much hair or more hair than adults. The caretakers of young people typically need significant instruction around how to properly care for their children’s hair because the reality is most of us only have anecdotal information. I offer virtual sessions for this exact purpose. Haircare is a critical component of wholistic health for humans of all ages. All kids are different, and their capacity to sit for a session is different from child to child. We shouldn’t force kids to sit through traumatic salon experiences and tell them “beauty is pain.” The attitude of the caretaking adults have great bearing on how the child will view their hair. A willingness to learn makes all the difference. Most families need education around products and processes BEFORE visiting the salon for a haircut. Kids can and should participate in the process and deserve bodily autonomy. There is no such thing as being “tender headed” because everyone has a different pain threshold and we need to respect that. I’m so grateful to the families that have trusted me to educate and partner with them in building skills and confidence for the youth. #kiafaystyles #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #japantownsj #kidshairstyles

Let’s talk about our little ones 🫶🏽I get a lot of inquiries about working with youth, and I want to share some things I’ve learned over time. Young people often times have as much hair or more hair than adults. The caretakers of young people typically need significant instruction around how to properly care for their children’s hair because the reality is most of us only have anecdotal information. I offer virtual sessions for this exact purpose. Haircare is a critical component of wholistic health for humans of all ages. All kids are different, and their capacity to sit for a session is different from child to child. We shouldn’t force kids to sit through traumatic salon experiences and tell them “beauty is pain.” The attitude of the caretaking adults have great bearing on how the child will view their hair. A willingness to learn makes all the difference. Most families need education around products and processes BEFORE visiting the salon for a haircut. Kids can and should participate in the process and deserve bodily autonomy. There is no such thing as being “tender headed” because everyone has a different pain threshold and we need to respect that. I’m so grateful to the families that have trusted me to educate and partner with them in building skills and confidence for the youth. #kiafaystyles #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #japantownsj #kidshairstyles

Let’s talk about haircolor and hair integrity! You don’t have to sacrifice your hair’s integrity to achieve your color goals. Reflections on some of the common scenarios I encounter here at the salon when it comes to color damage. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #curlyhaircolor

Let’s talk about haircolor and hair integrity! You don’t have to sacrifice your hair’s integrity to achieve your color goals. Reflections on some of the common scenarios I encounter here at the salon when it comes to color damage. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #curlyhaircolor

Put down the leave-in. Used one product to style. Today is the start of a dope journey for my new guest! I’m so glad to be able to introduce folks to a minimalist philosophy when it comes to working with their natural texture. This doesn’t have to be hard, or time consuming, or unpredictable or expensive. Book an appointment if you trying to live this life 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #naturaltexture #sanjosecurlycut #bayareacurlyhairspecialist

Put down the leave-in. Used one product to style. Today is the start of a dope journey for my new guest! I’m so glad to be able to introduce folks to a minimalist philosophy when it comes to working with their natural texture. This doesn’t have to be hard, or time consuming, or unpredictable or expensive. Book an appointment if you trying to live this life 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #naturaltexture #sanjosecurlycut #bayareacurlyhairspecialist

Really think about what it means to be free. Do everything you can to access that for yourself and for your community. Repeat. ✊🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bigchop #tightcurls #shorthair #sanjosehairstylist #bayareahairstylist #japantownsj

Really think about what it means to be free. Do everything you can to access that for yourself and for your community. Repeat. ✊🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bigchop #tightcurls #shorthair #sanjosehairstylist #bayareahairstylist #japantownsj

Thank you @changecadet for the opportunity to care for your hair and share space. I’ve learned so much from Dr. Cadet over the years, so it was a real pleasure to have her visit my salon for a CurlCut. If you’ve visited, I may have suggested you pick up her new book which is an affirming, brilliant and incredibly timely reflection. Go get yo self this woman’s book! If you don’t already follow her, I suggest you do yourself a favor and get on that, too. Thank you Akilah, for all you do and for sharing with all of us 🤍✨ #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturalhair #healthyhair #naturaltexture #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehairstylist

Thank you @changecadet for the opportunity to care for your hair and share space. I’ve learned so much from Dr. Cadet over the years, so it was a real pleasure to have her visit my salon for a CurlCut. If you’ve visited, I may have suggested you pick up her new book which is an affirming, brilliant and incredibly timely reflection. Go get yo self this woman’s book! If you don’t already follow her, I suggest you do yourself a favor and get on that, too. Thank you Akilah, for all you do and for sharing with all of us 🤍✨ #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturalhair #healthyhair #naturaltexture #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehairstylist

Do you have scalp problems, or do you have a combination of product problems and application issues? Maybe you haven’t been able to put in the amount of time that you’d like to? Small changes can make a big impact, and working with a professional will help guide you down that path #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyscalp #idigyourhair

Do you have scalp problems, or do you have a combination of product problems and application issues? Maybe you haven’t been able to put in the amount of time that you’d like to? Small changes can make a big impact, and working with a professional will help guide you down that path #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyscalp #idigyourhair

Do you have scalp issues, or do you have product issues? It’s easy to mistake the two, but I’ve found that the majority of my guests who believe they have a “scalp issue” really have a product, water or process issue. I’ve never once seen head and shoulders or any other topical fix provide the relief that comes from pairing with a professional to learn about products and application. The more ya know! #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #healthyhair #healthyscalp #naturalhair

Do you have scalp issues, or do you have product issues? It’s easy to mistake the two, but I’ve found that the majority of my guests who believe they have a “scalp issue” really have a product, water or process issue. I’ve never once seen head and shoulders or any other topical fix provide the relief that comes from pairing with a professional to learn about products and application. The more ya know! #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #healthyhair #healthyscalp #naturalhair

Does your hair feel dry? Are you using styling products that contain heavy oils and silicone polymers? If so, the issue may be that your hair has a water resistant coating on it. A lot of folks are using leave ins and wondering why their hair is water resistant. Its’s usually a very easy fix on my side, I just have to get folks to step away from the oil-driven stylers. This is your reminder that one step of your process can be off, and it will jinx your whole look. If your hair feels dry, it needs more access to water! If your hair feels dry and you’re washing every 2 weeks…that’s a pretty direct cause for your dry hair. Expose your hair to water regularly, and use products designed to allow for water retention. I love a simple solution 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturaltexture #healthyhair

Does your hair feel dry? Are you using styling products that contain heavy oils and silicone polymers? If so, the issue may be that your hair has a water resistant coating on it. A lot of folks are using leave ins and wondering why their hair is water resistant. Its’s usually a very easy fix on my side, I just have to get folks to step away from the oil-driven stylers. This is your reminder that one step of your process can be off, and it will jinx your whole look. If your hair feels dry, it needs more access to water! If your hair feels dry and you’re washing every 2 weeks…that’s a pretty direct cause for your dry hair. Expose your hair to water regularly, and use products designed to allow for water retention. I love a simple solution 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturaltexture #healthyhair

My new guest had the best sense of style and needed a CurlCut to match! It doesn’t do our guests a service to leave on super compromised hair on their heads. In recent months, I’ve become a lot more confident telling guests exactly what needs to go in order for them to get the best result for their investment. For years I allowed clients to essentially dictate exactly how much I’d take off, and it was honestly exhausting. It didn’t set them up for maximum success, either. Starting fresh allows you to see your hair thrive immediately so that you don’t waste time. When you’re ready, I got you 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bigchop #healthyhair #naturalhair #naturaltexture #curlyhair

My new guest had the best sense of style and needed a CurlCut to match! It doesn’t do our guests a service to leave on super compromised hair on their heads. In recent months, I’ve become a lot more confident telling guests exactly what needs to go in order for them to get the best result for their investment. For years I allowed clients to essentially dictate exactly how much I’d take off, and it was honestly exhausting. It didn’t set them up for maximum success, either. Starting fresh allows you to see your hair thrive immediately so that you don’t waste time. When you’re ready, I got you 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bigchop #healthyhair #naturalhair #naturaltexture #curlyhair

A lot of people choose chemical straighteners because they’ve been misled to believe it’s easier. Turns out, it sets you down a path where you’re forced to keep re-doing the service in order for things to look cohesive. We’re usually taught to do this kind of stuff as stylists because it makes our clients feel like they have to frequent the salon to look beautiful. You can have simple, healthy hair that looks beautiful with way less work than it takes to force your hair to do something it isn’t naturally inclined to do. Shampoo, condition and style. CurlCut to finish things off and we’re good to go 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #curlyhair #naturaltexture #naturalhair #bayareacurlspecialist #sanjosehairstylist

A lot of people choose chemical straighteners because they’ve been misled to believe it’s easier. Turns out, it sets you down a path where you’re forced to keep re-doing the service in order for things to look cohesive. We’re usually taught to do this kind of stuff as stylists because it makes our clients feel like they have to frequent the salon to look beautiful. You can have simple, healthy hair that looks beautiful with way less work than it takes to force your hair to do something it isn’t naturally inclined to do. Shampoo, condition and style. CurlCut to finish things off and we’re good to go 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #healthyhair #curlyhair #naturaltexture #naturalhair #bayareacurlspecialist #sanjosehairstylist

I love when my clients experiment at home, the key is to work smart! I can point you in the direction of products and tools that work, but the reality is that it will require work at home to figure out what clicks for you. I’m so glad to see the progress we’ve made in the past year, growing out color damage and postpartum shedding. As always, you’re looking at hair that was simply cleansed, conditioned and styled using just one product in this case. It’s all about knowing how to choose the right products for your hair, and knowing how you use what you got. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #wavyhair #curlyhair #naturaltexture #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehairstylist

I love when my clients experiment at home, the key is to work smart! I can point you in the direction of products and tools that work, but the reality is that it will require work at home to figure out what clicks for you. I’m so glad to see the progress we’ve made in the past year, growing out color damage and postpartum shedding. As always, you’re looking at hair that was simply cleansed, conditioned and styled using just one product in this case. It’s all about knowing how to choose the right products for your hair, and knowing how you use what you got. #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #wavyhair #curlyhair #naturaltexture #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #sanjosehairstylist

Unboxing! Take a peek at my new goodies, see what was a hit and what was a “hmmmm.” Today I’m reviewing my new bucket hat, swim turban and a workout hair/loc sleeve! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturalhair

Unboxing! Take a peek at my new goodies, see what was a hit and what was a “hmmmm.” Today I’m reviewing my new bucket hat, swim turban and a workout hair/loc sleeve! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturalhair

Third CurlCut in the books for this brilliant human! I’m AMAZED with her progress, it’s incredible to see a young person connect so quickly with their natural texture. She’s learned so much about home care, product, and styling in our time together. Now we’re in the “healthy hair zone” where we can follow the plan and watch her hair continue to grow! She’s gained so much length already, but her confidence is what really lights me up ☺️ #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturaltexture #healthyhair #japantownsj #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair

Third CurlCut in the books for this brilliant human! I’m AMAZED with her progress, it’s incredible to see a young person connect so quickly with their natural texture. She’s learned so much about home care, product, and styling in our time together. Now we’re in the “healthy hair zone” where we can follow the plan and watch her hair continue to grow! She’s gained so much length already, but her confidence is what really lights me up ☺️ #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturaltexture #healthyhair #japantownsj #sanjosehairstylist #curlyhair

Just because it smells good, doesn’t mean it works well. Say it with me, “just because it smells good, doesn’t mean it works well.” Feels good, right? We know this, logically but our brains get hijacked by products smelling good. I had a client react to the “great” smell of an unscented product last week, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how much of our reaction is out of habit. She was so used to saying “wow that smells good” at the shampoo bowl that homegirl remarked on what wasn’t even there. I have guests all the time who say they use products that aren’t effective because “well, it smells good.” We deserve more. If you want to smell good, get a perfume or cologne. Our products need to be effective as their primary function and I’m standing on that. Shout out to @siobooty for suggesting I make this nugget of truth into a reel and shout out to SNL in the 80s and 90s for raising me to make this kind of content 🤣

Just because it smells good, doesn’t mean it works well. Say it with me, “just because it smells good, doesn’t mean it works well.” Feels good, right? We know this, logically but our brains get hijacked by products smelling good. I had a client react to the “great” smell of an unscented product last week, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how much of our reaction is out of habit. She was so used to saying “wow that smells good” at the shampoo bowl that homegirl remarked on what wasn’t even there. I have guests all the time who say they use products that aren’t effective because “well, it smells good.” We deserve more. If you want to smell good, get a perfume or cologne. Our products need to be effective as their primary function and I’m standing on that. Shout out to @siobooty for suggesting I make this nugget of truth into a reel and shout out to SNL in the 80s and 90s for raising me to make this kind of content 🤣

Watch me dry my hairs! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant

Watch me dry my hairs! #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant

A lot of guests that have been told they have waves and “a few curls” actually have significantly curly hair when we use the right products. This new visitor had only ever received haircuts designed to be worn straight. She’s got high density hair, meaning she grows a lot of hairs within every square inch. In the past, stylists had always gone into her hair in an attempt to “thin” or “remove bulk” but this left her with hair that was frizzier and had a more expanded silhouette than she wanted. While some guests want the biggest hair possible, others strive for a more compact silhouette. We cut out all the curl creams because they weren’t doing anything for her in terms of definition of shine and here’s her final result 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturaltexture #japantownsj #naturalhair #curlyhair #bayareacurlyhairspecialist

A lot of guests that have been told they have waves and “a few curls” actually have significantly curly hair when we use the right products. This new visitor had only ever received haircuts designed to be worn straight. She’s got high density hair, meaning she grows a lot of hairs within every square inch. In the past, stylists had always gone into her hair in an attempt to “thin” or “remove bulk” but this left her with hair that was frizzier and had a more expanded silhouette than she wanted. While some guests want the biggest hair possible, others strive for a more compact silhouette. We cut out all the curl creams because they weren’t doing anything for her in terms of definition of shine and here’s her final result 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #naturaltexture #japantownsj #naturalhair #curlyhair #bayareacurlyhairspecialist

You know I only promote things I actually use and WOW these new @thewraplife babies deliver!!! If you’ve been to my salon you know I suggest investing in simple and beautiful pieces like these that help you achieve truly protective styling. The newly revamped Satin Lined Premium Turban is SO comfortable, and this is coming from someone with a sizable noggin 🙏🏽 I’m also wearing the supes versatile Printed Stretch Bandie which is adjustable and fits all heads/hair. The new fabric feels luxe and very gentle , which is a huge win! Both of these pieces are already in heavy rotation for me, and today they’re launching over on The Wrap Life’s website where you can find all of the gorgeous color ways and prints. Find your perfect wrap at @TheWrapLife and use the code KiaF15 to get a 15% discount. Get extra free shipping for orders above $25 if you order from their Tiktok shop. Thanks again to @thewraplife for sharing these with me! ✨☺️✨#kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #wrapwithus #thewraplife

You know I only promote things I actually use and WOW these new @thewraplife babies deliver!!! If you’ve been to my salon you know I suggest investing in simple and beautiful pieces like these that help you achieve truly protective styling. The newly revamped Satin Lined Premium Turban is SO comfortable, and this is coming from someone with a sizable noggin 🙏🏽 I’m also wearing the supes versatile Printed Stretch Bandie which is adjustable and fits all heads/hair. The new fabric feels luxe and very gentle , which is a huge win! Both of these pieces are already in heavy rotation for me, and today they’re launching over on The Wrap Life’s website where you can find all of the gorgeous color ways and prints. Find your perfect wrap at @TheWrapLife and use the code KiaF15 to get a 15% discount. Get extra free shipping for orders above $25 if you order from their Tiktok shop. Thanks again to @thewraplife for sharing these with me! ✨☺️✨#kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #wrapwithus #thewraplife

A dose of sunshine with @chel.bythe.sea ✨ Chelsea was ready for some self care, and I was glad to bring that shape back to life! These curls go on a ton of adventures and spend a lot of time in the ocean, so it’s important that her cut is strong and her products are minimal 🌊🤍🌊 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #naturalhair #naturaltexture #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair

A dose of sunshine with @chel.bythe.sea ✨ Chelsea was ready for some self care, and I was glad to bring that shape back to life! These curls go on a ton of adventures and spend a lot of time in the ocean, so it’s important that her cut is strong and her products are minimal 🌊🤍🌊 #thecurlconsultant #kiathecurlconsultant #naturalhair #naturaltexture #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #healthyhair

Thank you @aaronscottlacy for inviting me to visit beautiful San Diego to participate in @asimplelessonforcurls 🙏🏽 I loved working with the other class attendees, and sharing space with our stunning models. Aaron did an excellent job not only covering the technical aspects of working with natural texture, he also sparked important discussions about the cultural dynamics involved in doing this work. San Diego, you really cute ✨ #kiathecurlconsultant #kiafaystyles #thecurlconsultant #asimplelessonforcurls #continuededucation

Thank you @aaronscottlacy for inviting me to visit beautiful San Diego to participate in @asimplelessonforcurls 🙏🏽 I loved working with the other class attendees, and sharing space with our stunning models. Aaron did an excellent job not only covering the technical aspects of working with natural texture, he also sparked important discussions about the cultural dynamics involved in doing this work. San Diego, you really cute ✨ #kiathecurlconsultant #kiafaystyles #thecurlconsultant #asimplelessonforcurls #continuededucation

Did you know that a CurlCut and the right products will make your haircolor look better? My new guest was shocked to see how glossy and vibrant highlighted hair appeared after our session. When curly hair gets bleached, it can really impact how the hair reflects light. Sometimes that means that the hair can apply dull, especially when it’s weighed down with creams. I love revealing the vibrancy in tone when we really clean the hair and rely on minimal styling. This was such a fun session 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturaltexture #curlyhair #blondecurls

Did you know that a CurlCut and the right products will make your haircolor look better? My new guest was shocked to see how glossy and vibrant highlighted hair appeared after our session. When curly hair gets bleached, it can really impact how the hair reflects light. Sometimes that means that the hair can apply dull, especially when it’s weighed down with creams. I love revealing the vibrancy in tone when we really clean the hair and rely on minimal styling. This was such a fun session 🙏🏽 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #sanjosehairstylist #bayareacurlyhairspecialist #naturaltexture #curlyhair #blondecurls

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for the Japantown photo walk! Our first family exhibition was a success! Much love to my boo @minspecs for supporting my last minute plans! You are so lovely and you’re a damn good photographer. Thank you Adam for sharing your beautiful pieces, I’m in awe of your talent 💗 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #japantownsj #sanjosejapantown

Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday for the Japantown photo walk! Our first family exhibition was a success! Much love to my boo @minspecs for supporting my last minute plans! You are so lovely and you’re a damn good photographer. Thank you Adam for sharing your beautiful pieces, I’m in awe of your talent 💗 #kiathecurlconsultant #thecurlconsultant #japantownsj #sanjosejapantown

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