Curl magazine

Issue No. 30 is here, and it’s our final issue. 🤍 The cover features country musician @ashleymcbryde , whose relationship with her hair has evolved alongside her career. Inside, she talks identity, confidence, and what it means to show up as yourself — curls and all. Also in this issue: what the future of curls looks like; why hair care can be a form of self-care; helping curly teens navigate confidence and self-esteem; tattoo artists whose curls are as bold as their work; coloring curly hair without fear; the protein vs. moisture myth; how sweat really affects curls; naturally curly cut & style inspiration; stylist Q&As; and so much more! Issue No. 30 is available online now, and there are only a few print copies left, so grab one before they’re gone! readcurl.com/issue-30 Just a reminder: If you’re a current subscriber, we’ll be reaching out soon with details and options following our final issue. We appreciate your patience as we work through that thoughtfully.

One last issue. One last chance. We’re only printing what’s ordered, and the clock is ticking ⏰ Order by Friday 1/23. Link in bio.

After eight years, the February release is the final issue of Curl magazine. I first had the idea for this magazine in high school, and 20 years later, you all helped make it real — first through Kickstarter, then by continuing to show up issue after issue. You subscribed, shared, pitched stories, trusted us with your words and your images, and told us when something resonated. I will always be grateful for the belief you placed in me and in this wild dream. Starting Curl gave me more than I ever expected. It gave me lifelong friends and collaborators. It gave me the chance to meet people I admired from afar and then discover they were generous, thoughtful, and human. It gave me new skills and a deeper understanding of myself — including my limits. It also gave me more hair products than I ever imagined owning, which feels worth mentioning. But more than anything, it gave me a front-row seat to how powerful it can be when people feel seen. Spoiler alert: It was never just about the hair. Curl was always meant to be about identity, acceptance, and self-expression. It was a place where stories didn’t need to be loud to matter, and where growth didn’t have to look a certain way to be valid. The good news is that Curl isn’t disappearing. Our website and full archive will remain available, and the stories you helped create will continue to live on. For current subscribers, we’ll be reaching out soon with details and options, and I appreciate your patience as we work through that thoughtfully. If you’ve ever read an article that made you feel less alone, if you recognized yourself in someone else’s story, or if Curl helped you take up a little more space as your full self, then this magazine did exactly what I hoped it would do. As for what’s next, I’m not entirely sure yet. For now, I’m taking a step back to rest, breathe, and reflect. But this isn’t the end of the conversation. I hope you’ll stay tuned. Thank you for being part of this chapter with me, and as always... Curl on, Stephanie

Small ask 🤏 We made a 1-minute survey to help guide what Curl builds next. If you’ve ever wanted better curl resources, this is how you influence them. Link in bio. Cover photo of @ciaosamin by @ayabrackett

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Issue No. 29 is here! 🎉 Chef @CiaoSamin , the bestselling author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, shares how she found her way from home kitchens to global acclaim, the process behind her new book Good Things, and what she’s learned about keeping things simple, joyful, and real. Also inside: Your holiday curl survival guide; festive updos you can DIY; how viral trends like ice baths and head spas affect your hair; accessories that go beyond bad hair days; spices that may boost hair health; bringing back curls after years of straightening; caring for your hair through chronic illness; the truth about alcohol in your products; naturally curly cut & style inspiration; stylist Q&As; and so much more! Grab your copy now at readcurl.com/issue29! #curlmagazine #saminnosrat #goodthings #curlyhairtips #curlyhair Cover model: @ciaosamin Cover photo: @ayabrackett #curlmagazine #saminnosrat #goodthings #curlyhairtips #curlyhair

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Behind the scenes of catching light for the cover of @readcurl with @treasuredluminescence ✨ This session was originally scheduled to be in Nashville, but ended up in the Bowen’s natural habitat; Yuin Country, Australia, running around like eejits. Not much has changed since childhood. Well.. Timothy’s faster than Clare now, is allowed a grown up camera, and she should probably never try to give him a piggy back ever again, but we’re the same kids who’ve always loved eachother for exactly who we are, and encouraged eachother to do the impossible over and over again - from making music, to telling stories onscreen, to surviving cancer, and so much more. Yes it was very cold.. (Clare highly recommends the nude neoprene shorts 🥶).. someone trod in fermented seaweed, and someone else lost a shoe - but we had a lot of fun. 🤸🏼‍♂️ ✨ Make sure you’re following @readcurl and Timothy’s photography page - @treasuredluminescence . Big love, More soon.. Team BOWEN YOUNG 🖤 📷 ✨Timothy James Bowen 🌀🎨 Wanda #clarebowen #brandonrobertyoung #timothyjamesbowen #bowenyoung #curlyhair #curlmagazine #curlygirl #feralcurls #countrymusic #americanamusic #australianmusic #nashville #siblings #beach #silkslip #magnoliapearl #flannel #nashvilleabc #photography #frizzyhair #nature #scarlettoconnor

Issue No. 28 is here! 🎉 Inside: Songs and survival with cover girl @clarembee , miracle product myths, see the stars with physicist @chanda.prescod.weinstein and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds actor @celiargooding , color and creativity with @carolynj , motorcycle hair tips, pixie cut prep, college curls, aging with grace, curly costumes for Halloween, hair-chewing, naturally curly cut & style inspiration, stylist Q&As, and so much more! Grab your copy now at readcurl.com/issue28! Cover model: @clarembee Cover photo: Timothy James Bowen @treasuredluminescence #curlmagazine #clarebowen #nashvillecmt #startrek #strangenewworlds #carolyngavin #curlyhairtips #curlyhair

Had the absolute pleasure of photographing Mychal for @readcurl Magazine. Mychal’s joyful, genuine, and caring spirit came through in every moment. His energy is magnetic, and his passion is truly inspiring. What stood out most was his advocacy for literacy and libraries. His dedication to getting children excited about reading and creating welcoming library spaces is such important and beautiful work. Thank you, Mychal, for bringing your whole heart to this shoot and for everything you do. Assistant: @cb_photography916 Hair by @gina_thecultivatedcurl #CurlMagazine #PortraitPhotography #LibraryLove #ReadMoreBooks #MychalTheLibrarian #EditorialPhotography #sacramentophotographer #californiaphotography #davisphotographer #readingisimportant

Issue No. 27 is here! 🎉 Inside: Radical self-love with @mynameisjessamyn , simplifying your curl routine without sacrificing results, expert tips for thicker-looking locks, how infertility affects hair (and confidence), curl care advice for when you’re burnt out, naturally curly cut & style inspiration, stylist Q&As, and so much more! Grab your copy now at readcurl.com/issue27!

On International Women’s Day, meet our 2025 Stylist Panel! We’re so excited to be working with Quinn @curlture.salon , Laurie @thecaincurls , Shawn @shawncutmaster , and Erica @crosscosalon this year! Each year, we select four exceptional curly hair specialists to help guide and shape our content. You’ll see their tips and knowledge shared throughout every issue of Curl. Anyone can post anything online, but Curl magazine is built on the expertise of the stylists who spend every day helping curlies with their hair. Thank you to our Stylist Panel for making sure the content inside Curl is accurate, educational, and reliable! #curlyhair #curly #curls #curlon #curlmagazine #curlygirlmethod #curlfriends #curlscurlscurls #curlstylist #curlyhairstylist #internationalwomensday #womensday2025