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Press Releases

October 2012
TextureMedia and market research firm Phoenix Marketing International release TextureTrends℠ 2012, underscoring the increasing importance of hair care brands’active and sustained engagement with curly, coily and wavy-haired consumers across multiple channels | Download



April 2012

TextureMedia Launches New Offer Platform: Texture Only Offers! | Download

 

March 2012

Texture Only Offers, TextureMedia’s exclusive offer platform, allows brands to extend unique, highly targeted deals to a qualified niche market that buys 3 times more product than the average consumer. | Download


January 2012

TextureMedia™ Hosts Showcase of Curls, Kinks and Waves During New York Fashion Week | Download

Texture on the Runway Fact Sheet | Download

November 2011

Love Your Natural Hair with Eight Tips and Free Products: 15 Days to Give Thanks from CurlyNikki.com | Download

October 2011

CurlyNikki teams up with MIZANI for her first NYC Meetup | Download

September 2011

Worldʼs Leading Social Media Company for Curly-, Kinky- and Wavy-haired
Women Relaunches as TextureMedia™, Inc. | Download

NaturallyCurly: Launching TextureTrends™, The First Wave of Semi-Annual, Syndicated Hair-Care Market Intelligence | Download

BE EMPOWERED BY YOUR CURLS: Empower Your Curls All Month Long with Ten Tips and Free Products Every Day from NaturallyCurly.com | Download

August 2011

GROW-OUT CHALLENGE CELEBRATION, Presented by Kim Coles, CurlyNikki & NaturallyCurly | Download

Love Your Natural Hair with Ten Tips and Free Products
Every Day of August from CurlyNikki.com & NaturallyCurly.com | Download

July 2011

The NaturallyCurly Network Introduces Community-Engagement Opportunity for Advertisers: Curls on the Go™ Mobile App | Download

Curls and Water DO Mix: NaturallyCurly & Natural Selection Throw A Pool Party | Download

The NaturallyCurly Network Launches Curls on the Go™ | Download

June 2011

The NaturallyCurly Network Captures
$1.2 Million in Additional Angel Investments | Download

May 2011

NCN names its first Chief Marketing Officer as it Continues Growth | Download

Frizz Factor: Win the No-Frizz Battle with Ten Tips and Free Products
Every Day of May from NaturallyCurly.com | Download

April 2011

Curlies Without Limits (Mobile App) | Download

 

February 2011

Curly Nikki Collaborates with Comedienne Extraordinaire Kim Coles on the Nationwide 2011 Embrace Your Natural Hair “Grow-Out” Challenge | Download

Big Love for Curlies This Month with 14 Days of Giveaways | Download

Share Your Curltastrophe and Win | Download

December 2010

NaturallyCurly.com has launched its first annual “Salute to Stylists” to find the best curl stylists around the country. | Download

October 2010

NaturallyCurly.com is celebrating its recent makeover with 31 days of beauty giveaways during the month of October. | Download

NaturallyCurly has launched an official campaign against Patti Stanger, The Millionaire Matchmaker, to end her curl-bashing ways. | Download

Dear Patti: STOP Curl Bashing! We challenge you to a debate with NaturallyCurly’s co-founder and president, Michelle Breyer, on dating and hair. | Download

September 2010

NaturallyCurly.com unveils new look! NaturallyCurly.com shares a fresh look and approach to content organization—offering a more personalized experience for the engaged curly, kinky and wavy hair consumer. | Download

NaturallyCurly expands its network and content coverage with the acquisition of natural hair blog CurlyNikki.com | Download

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Press Mentions

 


2013

February 2013

After the haircut at Christo Fifth Avenue “Consumer Spending Curly Hair vs. Straight Hair.” | Read more »
Source: GCI Magazine

January 2013

After the haircut at Christo Fifth Avenue “Testing Hair Salons That Cater to the Curls” | Read more »
Source: The Wall Street Journal


2012

November 2012

O Magazine “Natural Wonder” | Read more »
Source: O Magazine

 

August 2012

“NaturallyCurly.com becoming a big hairy deal” | Read more »
Source: Austin Business Journal

“Community and the Value of a ‘Kinky’ Business Idea” | Read more »
Source: Entrepreneur

July 2012

“Is Investing In Natural Hair ”Dumb Money?”” | Read article »
Source: FreeRetroChics

“Kevin Roose, New York Magazine Writer, Disses Investment In Natural Hair Business” | Read article »
Source: Huffington Post

Changing the conversation. TextureMedia’s CEO responded to the article “Dumb Money: Exposing Silicon Valley’s Stupidest Investments” with the facts: 60% of the world has textured hair. Our community creates 15,000 pieces of content every week, and they constantly struggle with weather, frizz, body chemistry changes as well as with social feedback. Every day is a new hair day. Hair does not define someone, but tied to hair are intangibles like identity, self esteem, confidence, and personality. It’s a big deal to a lot of people. | Read more »
Source: New York Magazine

“Harris-Perry: There’s Big Business in Black Hair” | Read article »
Source: MSNBC

“Hair Takes Us To Our Roots” | Read article »
Source: Huffington Post

March 2012

“Beauty All-Access: ‘Texture On The Runway’ Event” | Read article »
Source: Essence

February 2012

“Strategies for Building Your Brand” | Read summary »
Source: RISE

“Street Style Hair: Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Essence.com

“How Hair Texture is Taking Over, One Runway at a Time” | Read article »
Source: TheFashionSpot.com

“Spring/Summer 2012 Natural, Wavy, Curly, Textured Hair Trends for White, Black ,Latina, Mixed Race Women” | Read article »
Source: Beauty Stat

“Texture on the Runway at New York Fashion” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“FASHION WEEK: Hair Rules at Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“FASHION WEEK: Matrix at Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“FASHION WEEK: Curls Unleased at Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“FASHION WEEK: Minardi and Joico at Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“FASHION WEEK: Arrojo at Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“Fashion Week Fall Winter 2012 FULL RECAP!” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“Event Recap: Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: The Style & Beauty Doctor

“Arrojo on Stage at Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: HairBrained

“Matrix Rocks the Catwalk at Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: American Salon Magazine

“Matrix at Texture on the Runway” | Watch video »
Source: Model Muse

“Big Things this Week: Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Natural Selection Blog

“Kickin’ It: Texture on the Runway Recap” | Read article »
Source: LoveBrownSugar

“Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Mighty Beauty

“Save the Date Feb.11th- Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: SassNCurlz

“Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Aphrodite Kinks

“Alana’s Night Out: Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Connected and In Touch

“Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: I Wanna Be Fierce

“Texture on the Runway Recap” | Read article »
Source: une autre naturelle

“Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Natural Glam Doll

“Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Raedawn J.

“NYFW Exclusive: Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Sherry Blossom Beauty

“Texture on the Runway! And Launch of Curls Unleashed” | <Read article »
Source: Jonesin4Jonesy

“Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: The Essence Of…

“Texture on the Runway” | Read article »
Source: Mane Moves

“NYFW: Texture on the Runway Recap” | Read article »
Source: heart-t

“Naturally Curly Presents Texture on the Runway- a Night of Hair Crushes” | Read article »
Source: I Love Your…

“Naturallycurly.com Curls Unleashed Launch Party Recap” | Read article »
Source: unfurlthecurl

“Fab Event Recap: Curls Unleashed Launch Party” | Read article »
Source: La:Dolce:Vita Fashion Fix

“NYFW Event: Curls Unleashed Launch Party” | Read article »
Source: Swa-Rai

“Curls_Unleashed Launch party with Taren Guy!” | Watch video »
Source: MsNaturallee

“NYFW 2012 Exclusive: Curls Unleashed Launch Party” | Read article »
Source: Sherry Blossom Beauty

“Texture on the Runway! And Launch of Curls Unleashed” | Read article »
Source: Jonesin4Jonesy

“Review, Photos: Curls Unleashed Organic Root Stimulator – Texture On The Runway Event For Curly Hair” | Read article »
Source: Beauty Stat

“Curls_Unleashed Launch Party W/ Taren Guy!!” | Read article »
Source: Beauty By Lee

“Curls Unleashed in NYC!” | Read article »
Source: Mane Moves

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2011

December 2011

“‘Natural’ hair is making waves among black women” | Read article »
Source: USA Today

November 2011

“4 Hair Apps You Should Know About” | Read article »
Source: Coco & Creme

“Best of the Web 2011 – Beauty” | Read article »
Source: InStyle Magazine Online

“NaturallyCurly Wins InStyle’s 2011 Best of the Web” | Read article »
Source: InStyle Magazine

October 2011

“Street Style: Curly Nikki Takes New York City” | Read article »
Source: Essence.com

“Beauty All Access: Tasha Turner with CurlyNikki” | Watch video »
Source: Essence.com

“Street Style Hair: Curly Nikki NYC Meetup” | View photo »
Source: Essence.com

“Mobile Apps: The Evolution of a Mobile App” | Read article »
Source: Retail Online Integration

“Q&A: Christopher Burkhart, CMO, NaturallyCurly.com” | Read article »
Source: Direct Marketing News

September 2011

“Startup Update: Makercraft Launches Mobile App, Hotpads and Rolling.FM Update Their Platforms, and NaturallyCurly Changes its Name” | Read article »
Source: Tech Cocktail

“NaturallyCurly Rebrands as TextureMedia” | Read article »
Source: Austin Startup

“7 Ways to Fix Frizz” | Read article »
Source: Makeup.com

August 2011

“Natural Or Relaxed, For Black Women, Hair Is Not A Settled Matter” | Read article »
Source: Huffington Post

“Attention: Girls With Curls” | Read article »
Source: NewBeauty Magazine’s DailyBeauty

“Curl Power: New Tips for Your Texture” | Read article »
Source: Latina Magazine

July 2011

“Got Curls? Put an End to Bad Hair Days Forever (For Free) “ | Read article »
Source: Oprah Blogs

“NC app enables purchasing, advertising for niche audience” | Read article »
Source: Mobile Commerce Daily

“Great Free Apps – Staff Picks” | View image »
Source: Apple iTunes Store

“Curly, Kinky, Wavy, Profitable and Funded – The Naturally Curly Network” | Read article »
Source: Tech Cocktail

“An App for Curly Hair—Genius!” | Read article »
Source: real beauty

“Curl Power” | Read article »
Source: WebMD Magazine

“New and Noteworthy Apps – Curls on the Go” | View image »
Source: Apple iTunes Store

“Great Free Apps – Curls on the Go” | View image »
Source: Apple iTunes Store

June 2011

“The Naturally Curly Network Acquires $1.2M in New Funding” | Read article »
Source: Lead 411 Blog

“Hair Care Tycoon John Paul DeJoria Invests in ‘Curly’ Company” | Read article »
Source: Technorati

“NaturallyCurly.com Raises $1.2M Series Cr” | Read article »
Source: AustinStartup

“Austin-Based NaturallyCurly.com Raises $1.2 Million” | Read article »
Source: Austin-American Statesman

“Curlies Unite!” | Read article »
Source: MIZZOU Magazine

“Schedulicity & NaturallyCurly Aim to Corner Curly Hair Care Market” | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“NaturallyCurly Tries to Tame the Stylist Market” | Read article »
Source: Chief Business Marketer

“‘Going Natural’ Requires a Lot of Help” | Read article »
Source: The New York Times

“Natural Hair – Interview with CurlyNikki” | Watch video »
Source: Great Day St. Louis – KMOV

March 2011

“The Taming of the Curl” | Read article »
Source: The Wall Street Journal

“Michelle Breyer talks about the grassroots @ Fro Fashion Week” | Watch video »
Source: Yidio

February 2011

“Natural Hair Bloggers: Michelle of NaturallyCurly.com” | Read article »
Source: StyleList

January 2011

“Michelle Breyer talks Taylor Swift and answers our curly hair Q&A’s!” | Read article »
Source: The Star Scoop

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2010

December 2010

“Beauty Shop Hair Wars: To Perm Or Not To Perm” | Read article »
Source: NPR

November 2010

“Curl Fight” | Read article »
Source: The New York Times

“Curly Community to Patti: Shut Up!” | Read article »
Source: Too Fab

“Curly Cues” | Read article »
Source: The Miami Herald

“Do Guys Have No Love for Curly-Haired Girls?” | Read article »
Source: Allure Magazine

“Patti Stanger Encounters Backlash From Curly-Haired Ladies” | Read article »
Source: New York Magazine

“Patti Stanger Slammed for ‘Curl Bashing’” | Read article »
Source: US Magazine

October 2010

“Curl talk with Michelle of NaturallyCurly.com” | Read article »
Source: Examiner.com

“The Curly-Hair Conundrum” | Read article »
Source: Chicago Tribune

September 2010

“Gimme Hair Flying Straight and Free” | Read article »
Source: The New York Times

August 2010

“Curl & Frizz Patrol” | Read article »
Source: Celebrity Hairstyles

July 2010

“Girls With Curls Get Retail, Salon Spotlight” | Read article »
Source: Women’s Wear Daily

April 2010

“Splitting Hairs” | Read article »
Source: New York Times Magazine

January 2010

“Win it!” | Read article »
Source: Life & Style

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2009

October 2009

“Another Argument Against the Straight and Narrow” | Read article »
Source: Style Magazine

“We Dare You: 2009 Grow Out Challenge” | Read article »
Source: Essence

August 2009

“Customize Your Styling” | Read article »
Source: All You

“No Bull: Sperm-Based Hair Treatment the Latest in Luxury” | Read article »
Source: Latina Blog

“One Hair Treatment That’s a Whole Lot of Bull” | Read article »
Source: Allure Magazine

July 2009

“Coarse & Curly” | Read article »
Source: Woman’s Day

“Frizz Free – Woman’s Day Tips” | Read article »
Source: Woman’s Day Online

“Kink Positive” | Read article »
Source: Beauty Launchpad

“PGH’s Guide to Second Day Hair” | Read article »
Source: Premium Grade Hair

June 2009

“Curl 911″ | Read article »
Source: Modern Salon

“Calling All Curlistas” | Read article »
Source: Celebrity Hairstyles Cut & Color Magazine

“Score Perfect, Frizz-Free Curls” | Read article »
Source: Bridal Hairstyles Magazine

CurlMart children’s product mention
Source: New Mom’s Handbook Magazine

May 2009

“Top Five Hair Sites” | Read article »
Source: Lucky Magazine

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2008

November 2008

“Get the Looks” | Read article »
Source: CosmoGirl

“Twisted Tresses” | Read article »
Source: Girls’ Life

October 2008

“Site to See” | Read article »
Source: Family Circle

September 2008

“Weather Mane” | Read article »
Source: Latina Magazine

August 2008

“OurFaveBeautySite.com” | Read article »
Source: Justine Magazine

July 2008

“And Hair’s Another Thing About that New Yorker cover” | Read article »
Source: Hey Jen – Philadelphia Daily News

“Beauty Snacks: Site of the Day” | Read article »
Source: Makeup and Beauty Blog

“Beauty Flash” | Read article »
Source: Self Magazine

“Curl Tamers” | Read article »
Source: Jewish Woman Magazine

“Does an Afro = Angry Militant? The New Yorker Seems to Think So…” | Read article »
Source: Yahoo! Shine

“The Forecast is Frizz Free” | Read article »
Source: Celebrity Hair Styles Short Hair Magazine

“NaturallyCurly.com Gives You Answers Galore” | Read article »
Source: I’m Not Obsessed

“Shopper: Curls Just Want to Have Fun” | Read article »
Source: The Washington Post

“Taking Care of Frizz-ness” | Read article »
Source: Time Out New York

“Will America Ever be Ready for a First Lady with Natural Hair?” | Read article »
Source: The Life of a Ladybug Blog

June 2008

“Beat the” | Read abstract »
Source: Florida Today

“Frizz-Free” | Read article »
Source: Allure

“Lovely Links” | Read article »
Source: Bella Sugar

“NaturallyCurly Daily Frizz Forecast” | Read article »
Source: Ultima Hair’s ‘No More Bad Hair Days Blog’

May 2008

“Beauty Blogger: Cool Site Alert” | Read article »
Source: Teen Vogue

“Hair artisans getting the nod from public” | Read article »
Source: San Francisco Chronicle

“This Just In: Calling All Curlies” | Read article »
Source: Self Magazine

April 2008

“Don’t Forget That Curly Hair Is Beautiful Too” | Read article »
Source: Jezebel

“Good Curl Day” | Read article »
Source: Redbook

“It’s a Curl Thing”
Source: Hair’s How Magazine

March 2008

“Turning Curls Into Dollar Signs” | Read article »
Source: Business Opportunities Blog

“How Well Can You Define Your Target Market”
Source: More Than We Know

January 2008

“Hair-Raising Adventure” | Read article »
Source: The Latte Cafe

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2007

October 2007

“Curly Cocktails” | Read article »
Source: FashionJunkie.com

September 2007

“A Brainstorm Kit” | Read article »
Source: Businessweek SmallBiz

“Make Your Mark” | Read article »
Source: Entrepreneur Magazine

“Ouidad builds business on good hair days” | Read article »
Source: USA Today

May 2007

“Bad Hair Days Lead Pair to Web Incubator and Venture Capital” | Read article »
Source: New York Times

“The Perils of Spending Hard-Raised Money” | Read article »
Source: Forbes

April 2007

“There Was a Little Girl…” | Read article »
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer

March 2007

“5 Keys to Taming Textures”
Source: Chicago Tribune

February 2007

“Effort Aimed at Austin Entrepreneurs” | Read article »
Source: Austin Business Journal

January 2007

“Network of angels finds investors for young firms”
Source: Austin American-Statesman

“Taming Frizz and Setting Curls Free” | Read article »
Source: New York Times Magazine

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Blog Mentions

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