Carleen Sanchez

Naturally Curly Hair and Color Artistry by Carleen Sanchez in Reno, Nevada

Curly Hair Stylist Confessions: My Personal Curly Girl Journey.

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I had NO idea that I was a blessed with curly hair, I just needed to learn how to nurture it. I had spent so much of my life with what I called frizzy hair, 80’s rockband hair, dried, fried, and petrified hair.

I spent 34 years of my life struggling to find the perfect cut and style for my unmanageable hair. I found myself never being truly happy beyond the one day it was cut and styled by the hairdresser. I had resigned myself to the flat iron and spending hours of my life as a slave to it.

You might right now be thinking “You are a hair-designer, don’t you even KNOW your own hair?'” Nope, they do not teach you how to truly love and care for naturally curly hair in beauty school. They teach you to blowdry it and straighten it before you cut or color it (such terrible education).

I had played around with “curly hair products and a diffuser” and always kinda liked what I saw but was usually put down by my family or loved ones who were used to the very fake, prim and proper, blowout with a curling iron finish. Now, I’ve put together a list of my favorite products.

When the keratin treatments to straighten and smooth your hair came out, I was first in line, burning, breaking and frying my hair with over 400 degrees of heat pulled repeatedly and slowly down each precious strand of hair. No wonder I couldn’t grow it past my shoulders. it ALWAYS looked like it needed an inch or more cut off.

Two years ago I said enough is enough, I decided to learn the Curly Girl method and see what would happen. Day by Day and month by month my hair transformed. It went from barely a bend to juicy waves and curls. No need for curling irons or hours of my life wasted.

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My Curly girl  journey. In the picture on the left I was one year in to the curly girl method and thought I was having a good hair day. It just keeps getting better. (Carleen Sanchez Reno, NV)

I think having this curl suffocating past is crucial to why I can help other curly and wavy people of the world learn unconditional love for themselves and their curls.

I love my hair now in its natural and free wavy/curly state I no longer wish for straight hair. Now my hair styling life is easy and filled with great hair days and the super long mermaid hair I have always wanted.

I celebrate my uniqueness and I cant stand the thought of another person walking around another day with negative thoughts about the gift of texture and wave and curl they have on their head.

Now I am in the part of my journey where I literally feel like a Curl Missionary. Every curly or wavy or frizzy head of hair I see I want to reach out and love them, celebrate them, tell them they are special and that I want to help them.

How I am trying to help the world love their curls. I can only physically serve 175 guests in my private, organic, Curly hair boutique salon in Reno, Nevada. So I have taken it upon myself to train and share my skills with the world through mentoring carefully selected licensed passionate Cosmetologists through my 1000 hour paid mentorship program and teaching hairstylists at International education events to spread the Curl Love and Knowledge. I also post videos on my YouTube channel and this blog to help reach and educate curly people of the world.

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Carleen Sanchez Curl & Color Expert
1002 Broadway Blvd, Reno, NV 89502
775-721-2969

5 tips for the Perfect Hair Consultation

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MsCleo

Although you may think all hairstylists have Miss Cleo Psychic skills, I can assure you most of us do not.  My idea of copper and caramel are highly likely to be completely different than yours. My idea of a major change might be much more progressive than your idea. I do however want to make all of your hair fantasies come true. So lets get some ground rules set for a perfect hair consultation and ultimately the best hair of your life.

  1. Do communicate with me by texting pictures of color and cuts you are lusting after. The sooner the better. If you see a picture of a beautiful color or cut you want to talk with me about on your next visit just text it to me right then. The photo will then be in our communication history and easy to pull up. I love photos sent a minimum of 24 hours in advance so I can think about you and do my homework before you even step foot in the salon.
  2. When I ask you if you have had your hair colored or any chemical treatments on it I really need the honest answer. I do not want your hair to break off or turn Blahorange. 100% chance that your hair will reveal its history and it can save you loads of frustration, money and damaged hair to be honest upfront. That color/relaxer/perm you did two years ago is still in your long mermaid hair unless it was cut off.
  3. Please come to your appointment with clean and detangled, dry hair in the best style you could do. I want to see what your skill level is in taking care of your hair so I can then formulate an education styling lesson to bridge the gap between what style you want and what you know now. I wont be there every morning to caress your beautiful locks into the style you crave,  so I need to make sure I empower you and fill your brain and hands with the right styling knowledge and tools. These are some of my favorite Curly Girl approved products.
  4. Please turn off or silent your cell phone during our consultation in salon. I need your full attention and communication while we converse about your hair and your hair issues. The consultation is the most important time and the conversation should really be about you and your hair. Save the chit chat for later.
  5. Please do not bring children or extra people or pets (service animals welcome) to your appointment. The extra people/kids/pets are distracting to me, the hairstylist, and makes it hard to focus on you, the superstar.                                                         
    Be sure to follow these tips for a perfect hair consultation!

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    Carleen Sanchez Curl & Color Expert
    1002 Broadway Blvd, Reno, NV 89502
    775-721-2969

Thank you for voting me Curly Hair Artistry “International Curly Hair Artist of the Year”

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On January 15, 2015 I was voted “International Curly Hair Artist of the Year”  by some of the worlds best curl specialists!

WOW! Insert a vision of me screaming and jumping up and down because that’s what I was doing!

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I am sooo thrilled and honored to have won this award!

What an incredible honor for this small town girl in Reno, Nevada. Curly hair Artistry is a 100+ plus group of the most knowledgeable and dedicated Curl Artists around the globe. I do hair to live. I eat, sleep, and breathe hair. Working with my guests fills me with joy. Did I think I was going to win something like this? Absolutely not! I had no idea that I was even a contender in the “best of” Curly Hair Artistry contest. I was beyond honored just to be asked to be apart of the group and interact with this creative pool of amazing Curl craftsmen and Craftswomen, let alone be voted by them as the “Curl artist of 2014”!

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Curly hair Artistry Symposium Washington DC 2014. Over 30 of our 100 members came together for a 3- day intensive hands on learning fest.

Since joining the group, I have learned so many things about everything Curl and Wave related. I have always focused and loved on my curly guests, but not until joining Curly Hair Artistry did I learn real solutions. I have learned about the desires and trials and tribulations of the curly\wavy community.I know how to solve the eternal problem of frizz and how to have epic second and third day hair, how to help out a curly who was butchered by thinning shears or a razor haircut among a thousand other little things that make life easier for the curly girl or boy.

The struggle for the curly is real. Most hair salons and stylists want to use chemicals or high heat appliances to erase curls and waves. This is a CRIME in my eyes. I love to show my curly\wavy guests to celebrate and embrace that beautiful texture they were born with. Truly Beautiful “Wash and wear” hair has always been an elusive unicorn I was hunting until the members of Curly Hair Artistry shared from their deep wells of knowledge. Curly hair Artistry Members share passion and joy about serving our guests and inspire and teach each other our techniques and share our challenges.

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The amazing curl guru Scott Musgrave

Scott Musgrave is the Driving Force behind Curly Hair Artistry collective group of people who are leading the curl movement.He is an inspiration and truly cares about educating the world so more curl artists will be trained and will help change the world one curl at a time. Curly Hair artistry is all about empowerment to the worlds curly and wavy people to have amazing hair days and not only accept but celebrate what is naturally theirs. “Curly hair artistry” artists are in almost every state and in many country’s. We are all unique in our approach to curls and the curl types we specialize in and have something to learn and share with each other.THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for nominating and collectively deciding to make me the International Curly Hair Artist of the Year!

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Carleen Sanchez Curl & Color Expert

1002 Broadway Blvd, Reno, NV 89502

775-721-2969

Curly Hair Resources

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I am the happiest little curly hair and color artist in Nevada. I compiled this list of curly hair resources for you to research on your curly hair journey. Check out these awesome sites for curly hair knowledge and tips!

Love Your Curls

  • Wavy hair routine
  • Trouble shooting your curly hair routine
  • How to keep your curls intact overnight
  • Tips for the curly girl extraordinaire
  • Things to consider before you straighten your curls
  • Secrets to help you love your curls
  • Multiple day hair guide

Oly Curl

  • So you think you can nopoo
  • Tips for bringing curly Back
  • Oils & Silicone’s and Curls, oh my!
  • Minerals in your water the natural color killer
  • 7 things every curly girl must have
  • 10 reasons you need a curly hair specialist

Hello Curls

  • Tips and tricks for Curly hair
  • Deep conditioning your curls
  • Video- How to Plop with a flour Sack towel
  • Video- How to wear a bike helmet with curly hair
  • Video- How to control curly hair with hidden bobby pins
  • Video- Tube knot: Use your own hair as a clip
  • Video- Q-Redew to re-freshen curls

There Once Was a Curl

  • Diffusing and drying curls Tips
  • How to make your own flax seed gel
  • Coconut oil treatments
  • Apple Cider Vinegar rinses and your curls
  • Squish to Condish

Magicurl Blog

  •  Curly hair Artistry releases ‘Best of Curl 2014″
  • Whats the difference in High and low porosity hair
  • Tips for 2-4 day curls
  • Curly hair Artistry Global stylist listing
  • Fusion blending with Mop top and Raw curls lines
  • Curly hair thinking
  • Good Frizz

Curly Embrace

  • Journal entries on things curl related

Kelly Elaine Inc

  • Video- How to protect curls at night with a Buff

Jessicurl

  • Step by step instructions on how to use jessicurl products
  • Videos showing you how to use jessicurl products

Brianne Prince Salon Blog

  • Plopping techniques
  • Hair clipping techniques
  • Deep conditioning techniques

Hope you enjoyed these curly hair resources!

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Carleen Sanchez Curl & Color Expert
1002 Broadway Blvd, Reno, NV 89502
775-721-2969

TV interview Q&A with Carleen Sanchez

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Q&A with Carleen Sanchez by Gianna Giorgia of Fox 11 News regarding the opening of her Reno, NV curly hair salon:

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Reporter Gianna Giorgi

Background

Reporter: When did you begin working in the hair industry?

Carleen: In 2004, my uncle Steve Bebee was my mentor and the driving force in my success. I worked many years as a salon consultant, educating and learning from local and celebrity hair designers.

Reporter: How many years have you focused on curly hair cutting and styling?

Carleen:  I fell in love with curly hair after cutting and coloring Whitney Myers 6 years ago. I immediately started seeking out curl education, which is actually quite hard to come by. Most companies and hair designers want to comb, brush, and cut curly hair wet, which results in torn curls, uneven shelf like haircuts, or the dreaded triangle shape. I found wonderful guidance when I found and read the brilliant book “the curly girl handbook” by Lorraine Massey. When I was asked to join Curly Hair Artistry International a whole new world of curl education opened up to me. I will be teaching some of my color and cutting and business practives at the Washington Dc Curly Hair Artistry Symposium in May 2015.

Reporter:  What do you love about your job?

Carleen: The opportunity to be around wonderful people, doing what I love, all while making a living out of it.

Reporter: Why open a salon solely for clients with curly hair?

Carleen: Nevada needs people who want to care for and focus on the needs of 68% of its population.

Reporter: What different types of training and education have you completed to prepare you to open this salon?

Carleen: Over $70,000 in advanced education and daily studying with the top Curly Hair artists across the world make me the hair artist I am today. Curly Hair artistry training and camaraderie inspire me daily.

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One of Carleen’s celebrity guests. Lily was a Pro GLOW Wrestler (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling).

Salon

Reporter: When did you open this salon?

Carleen: June 2014 I needed to create a Haven for color and curly guests to flock to. I wanted to share my little slice of heaven with them. Without the busy bustle of a large salon my guests can relax and enjoy some beauty time. Since I own  the salon property I could do what I want with the interior design.

Reporter: How far in advance do you book appointments?

Carleen: After passing a pre-consultation conversation, new guests wait on a VIP list for when an established guest reschedules. Once they have made it in from the VIP list they can rebook future reservations.

Reporter: Do you accept straight haired clients?

Carleen: I have established guests that love my hair color and dry cutting techniques. You’d be surprised at how many people think they have straight hair, when in fact it has a ton of natural wave and movement.

Reporter: What do you get at this salon that is different from other salons in Reno?

Carleen: No combs, brushes or products with silicone’s, sulfates or parabens will touch your curly or wavy hair. Special microfiber towels and t-shirts will be used to care for your fragile curls and waves. You will have a hands on lesson to learn how to style and do home care for your curls. My team and I focus on the needs of the heart of the guest as well as the specialized curl education for each guest. I also have a fully stocked Color-bar, Snack bar and delicious refreshments. Hot aromatherapy towel treatment and scalp, hand and arm massage on every guest. I also give gifts to my guests at every visit .I also have a high tech Deva 360 dryer and infrared color processing machine.

Reporter: Explain some of the techniques you perform?

Carleen: my Signature Carleen Sanchez Yoga cut, Balayage, multi-dimensional coloring techniques, frizz eradication, dry haircutting techniques, curl by curl custom coloring, curl by curl haircut, curl type discovery, guest education on care for and enhancement of their unique wave or curl.

Reporter: How many people work in your salon?

Carleen: I have three licensed stylists going thru my Residency Mentor-ship program who choose their hours and assist me with caring for my guests.

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Carleen with two of her rising star stylists

Mentor-ship Program

Reporter:  You have consulted many celebrity hair stylists and salons, now with your own salon, how are you giving people the opportunity to learn your techniques?

Carleen: I mentor three fully licensed passionate and kind people to work, learn and earn with me. I teach my guests and assistants how I color, cut and care for wavy to curly hair. Teaching them how to instruct the guests and know the unique needs of each curl type is furthering our curl craft.

Reporter: If someone wants to be mentored by you what can they do, are you always accepting students?

Carleen: They can submit a resume and if they seem passionate about life and the craft, I will interview them. I only take on three rising stars each year, so I can really focus on their growth.

Reporter: Why do you mentor? What about educating others makes you continue?

Carleen:  My greatest personal achievement is being able to inspire and lift others up on a day to day basis. Mentoring rising stars in this industry is an enjoyable way to give back to my community, and I enjoy the fresh eyes and ideas they bring into my life.

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Carleen with her most recent graduate of her mentorship program.

We hope you enjoyed this Q&A with Carleen Sanchez!

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Carleen Sanchez Curl & Color Expert
1002 Broadway Blvd, Reno, NV 89502
775-721-2969