Hair Solutions: Hair Rules

A. Dickey gives us a lesson on catering to your hair's unique style. He talks about Hair Rules, a line of products that covers various hair types, and tells us a little about revitalizing damaged locks.

By dividing textured hair into three distinct types - curly, wavy and kinky - Hair Rules products can work with the natural properties of spirals to nourish, de-frizz and define them without chemically altering hair or weighing it down. This take-along introductory kit is specially designed to work with kinky hair, which is defined as curls that are tightly coiled in a zig-zag pattern, to help it stay pliable, soft, moisturized and frizz-free. Includes Daily Cleansing Cream (a special no-suds shampoo that removes impurities without harsh detergents), Aloe Grapefruit Shampoo (as a once a month alternative to get rid of daily product buildup), Quench Ultra Rich Conditioner (an intensely moisturizing conditioner to protect against breakage and add shine) and two bottles of Kinky Curling Cream (a revolutionary gel-cream that transforms spongy curls into beautifully bouncy ones). 2 fl. oz. each.

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Grand Opening of Hair Rules Salon

Do you suffer from an unruly tangle of kinky, curly or wavy hair? Well, fret no more because celebrity hairstylist, Anthony Dickey, and former supermodel, Kara Young Georgiopolous, have set out to redefine the rules governing multi-textual hair care with Hair Rules, their new line of products, and a salon, also by the same name.

Last night, Fashion With Fifi, along with friends, family, and devoted customers, attended the grand opening of the Hair Rules salon, located at 828 Ninth Avenue (between 54 and 55^th streets), to celebrate the success of these experienced hair mavens.

“We take a different approach to hair care,” said Dickey. “We want people to realize that you do not need to add so many products to your hair.”

Dickey, who has styled the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Michelle Obama and Alicia Keys, understands that women with textured hair face a huge challenge when taming their manes. Georgiopolous, who has appeared in the pages of Vogue, Elle, Glamour and Cosmopolitan, met Dickey in 1992 when asked by photographers and stylists that she come to photo shoots with her hair already styled.

Dickey encouraged Georgiopolous to embrace her natural texture and eventually helped her restore her hair to its natural health and beauty.

“When I used to get my hair lightened, I would lock myself in the bathroom so the color would stay in longer and make my hair even lighter,” she said. Even though she was wreaking havoc on her hair, Georgiopolous said she did not care, as long as she got the look she desired.

As more and more people arrive for the salon’s grand opening event, it is clear that everyone attending has learned to embrace his or her hair’s natural texture. Heads of kinky, curly and wavy hair alike bobbed to the beat of cool, instrumental music and everyone mingled over glasses of wine and plates of appetizers.

The salon, which reflects Dickey and Georgiopolous’s love of the 70’s, is a long, contemporary room with clean, white walls behind a row of salon chairs and contrasting faux wood paneling along the back of the room. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows at the front of the second story salon offer a scenic view of Ninth Avenue and add a dose of natural light to the room.

Singer-songwriter Kelis best known for her hit single, “Milkshake”, made an appearance along with rapper Nas; showing their support for the innovative team and their outstanding products. Other big names in attendance included Russell Simmons, Estelle and Erica Reid.

Dickey says that Hair Rules appeals to people of all hair types and is not just a marketing ploy to get people to buy the products. He only uses ingredients that he says will leave your hair healthier.

As a testament to their product’s excellence, each guest took home their own bottle of Hair Rules Daily Cleansing Cream, a no suds shampoo for all hair types.

There was a tangible excitement in the room as people of all hair types expressed their enthusiasm for these two co-founders and their creative energies.

From her successful career and personal experiences, Georgiopolous offered her words of wisdom to women of multi-textured hair. “You do not need to follow trends, but wear your hair the way you want to. And do not burn the shit out of your hair.”

*Photos are curtesy of photographer Mia Marcus of Nubuzz Photos. Check out her work at Nubuzzphoto.com.

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Product Review: Hair Rules' Kinky Hair Kit

The most important rule with natural hair is to avoid the dreaded Lauryl Sulfate, because one of the biggest problems we face as naturals is dry hair. I am on a quest to find hair products that will help with those problem areas. For the past few weeks I have sampled Hair Rules' Kinky Hair Kit; specifically the Daily Cleansing Cream moisture-rich no sud shampoo, Aloe Grapefruit Clarifying Shampoo, and Kinky Curling Cream.

At $45, the Kinky Hair Kit includes 2oz versions of daily cleansing cream moisturizing no suds shampoo and aloe grapefruit clarifying shampoo (as a twice-monthly alternative), quench ultra rich conditioner and two kinky curling cream to deliver ultimate hydration, conditioning and softening to the truest classifications of kinky hair. This kit is designed to stretch and define tresses, eliminate shrinkage and banish frizz.


A major attraction to Hair Rules is that practically anyone can use their products. They also use natural ingredients and not Sulfates or Parabens. I sampled the Aloe Grapefruit Clarifying Shampoo first by wetting my hair then massaging it into my scalp - working my way through from roots to end. It cleansed my hair and scalp of buildup without stripping my scalp of natural oils and leaving it dry; which was a great benefit. It's recommended uses are:

Wavy Hair - everyday
Curly Hair - 1 to 3 times a month
Kinky Hair - once a month

Next, I tried the Daily Cleansing Cream, which performed exceptionally well on my hair. It worked like a conditioner would when cowashing the hair; meaning it cleansed the scalp without the lathering effect. The Cleansing Cream is best described as a moisturizer, conditioner and shampoo mix, that will make your hair extremely soft and bouncy. I'm really fond of this product!

Finally, I tried the Kinky Curling Cream to define my curls. This ultra-moisturizing curling cream is used to transform afros and kinks into beautiful, bouncy spiral curls. I didn't like the fact that the product had little slip to it. It was hard to shingle through my hair and didn't add much shine once dried. This minor issue can easily be fixed with a little hair gloss. The product was not sticky at all, and dried pretty fast. Just like Hair Rules advertised; the way your hair appears when wet is exactly how it'll appear dry, was true. The shrinkage was minimal.


Overall, I really like Hair Rules' Kinky Hair Kit and will continue to explore more of their products. You can find more products from Hair Rules at www.softsurroundings.com. To see how my hair looked after using these products refer to the video below. Hope this helps and stay natural!

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