Val Tana Hair

A little shape in the right places goes a long way.

Hi, I’m your curly hair specialist! 🤍 One of my favorite things is helping my curly girls keep their hair long, healthy, and beautiful. Whether you’re trying to maintain your length or grow your curls even longer, I’m here to help you every step of the way. Your curls are in good hands!

When you know the tea ☕️ about your client and NETFLIX hits you up about the tell all documentary. (I’ll never spill the tea ☕️ )

If you come twice a year, your color has to work twice as hard

Ever thought about getting a fringe?

This guest brought in a few inspiration photos (honestly, 2–3 is all you need). The key is finding someone with a similar curl pattern and hair density to yours.

I was a little hesitant at first, the model in the inspo had curls that sat higher, which can create a different overall look. I wanted to set realistic expectations since it’s hard to predict exactly how curls will bounce back after styling.

But to my surprise, once we diffused her hair, it curled up beautifully and gave a result really close to the inspo

7 steps to refresh DAY 2 curls:

1️⃣ Find your cowlick + growth pattern (this changes everything)
2️⃣ DRENCH your hair — the wetter, the better
3️⃣ Clump sections together (you need slip to reform curls)
4️⃣ Skip scrunching every single piece — be efficient
5️⃣ Only refresh what actually needs it
6️⃣ Add leave-in (I use Sweet Spirit by )
7️⃣ Scrunch UP from the ends (accordion style) + dry

Optional: tiny bit of volumizing foam (½ pump each side MAX)
Too much product = heavy, lifeless curls ❌

Defined curls come from WATER + TECHNIQUE… not more product

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Stop misting… your curls need more 💦 WATER to come back to life.

Gloss, glaze, toner… what’s the difference?

In the salon, we often use these terms interchangeably depending on what we’re formulating and what the hair needs.

Toner = neutralizes unwanted tones (like brassiness)
Gloss = adds shine + refines your color
Glaze = gentle, deposit-only shine

Most of the time, we’re working with acidic color to customize your tone without damage
…but there are always exceptions. Sometimes the hair calls for a different technology to get the result we want.

Soft balayage + a shape that lets the hair move naturally.

Hair length isn’t just about patience, it comes down to your growth cycle. The anagen (growth) phase is the period where your hair is actively growing, and it typically lasts anywhere from 2 to 7 years. The longer this phase lasts, the longer your hair can grow. If your growth phase is shorter, your hair may feel like it “stops” at a certain length.

While you can’t completely change your genetics, you can support your growth window by focusing on scalp health, minimizing breakage, and maintaining strong, nourished ends.

Your curls deserve length AND health 🫶
I got you on your long hair journey every step of the way.