Founder Story
Angela Fields, CEO, Founder
I had chemical relaxer on my face!
The licensed cosmetologist dropped her brush and spilled relaxer on my face! And she didn't use neutralizing shampoo over the entire, affected area!
I had to undergo chemical burn treatment with silvadene cream. BTW, silvadene can't be exposed to sunlight and must be covered in bandages.
If I hadn't yet realized the dangers of chemical relaxers, this should've been a wake-up call.
I’ve had chemical burns on my scalp before. It feels like slices when washed, then oozes, crusts over and eventually heals, over a 5-7 day period.
Not true for the face! I know better now!
And before this, I'd already lost my hair twice to chemical relaxers. Once from a kitchen beautician. And once from a licensed cosmetologist.
Still, I hesitated transitioning from chemicals as I was anxious about styling and caring for my natural hair.
Just like you, all I knew was hot pressing combs, chemical relaxers and jheri curls.
But I started where I was, and used my life-long journey of learning all-things hair after twice losing my hair, to create the natural hair care products I needed.
At that time, it wasn’t about selling products, it was about solving my problem, with dryness busting, moisture infusing and softness enhancing products for natural curls. While being clean, fragrance free and safe for sensitive skin.
After being laid off from corporate employment, I decided to sell the products I’d spent the last year perfecting. I knew my problem wasn't unique to me.
I decided to launch CurlyCoilyTresses®, a dream fulfilled, but not one I even knew I had.