Curlfriend… get cozy. 🤎
You know that old-school curly community feeling? The one where you couldn’t wait to read the next feature, screenshot the best tip, and leave a comment like, “okay sis, I’m trying this on my next wash day”? That’s exactly the spirit behind Curlfriend Corner — our monthly safe space where we spotlight one Curlfriend at a time.
This month’s Curlfriend is giving outdoorsy, cozy, and curl-confidence energy...and if you’ve ever felt like your hair is too dry, “too much,” or you just didn’t want to step outside with it natural… you’re going to feel so seen.
Meet Kristen Ciolfi. 🖤
Tell us about you
Kristen Ciolfi, Boston Massachusetts, I love anything outdoors like hiking, fishing and camping, family time and spending time with friends is a big priority for me! I have a black cat named Bernard 🖤
How would you describe your hair
Thick dense Ringlets, coils, extremely dry without products
What are your hair goals right now
To embrace my natural curls and to love them
What was your biggest struggle before Tree Naturals
Not wanting to go out with natural hair
How did you discover Tree Naturals
I looked up healthiest cleanest hair products
What made you decide to try us and what were you hoping would change
I was sick of chemicals in my products and wanted a clean product that actually works
Which Tree Naturals products are your top 3 favorites and why
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Hair growth oil- I had a lot of damaged hair and the oil rapidly sped up my hair growth
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Conditioner bar- it detangles my hair within 2 minutes leaving my hair wild smooth
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Leave in conditioner- fully hydrates hair leaving curls soft and bouncy!
Walk us through your routine using Tree Naturals
Wash day is shampoo and conditioner bar, growth oil on scalp, whipped curl crème, then hair milk and for a refresh just the conditioner bar in the shower and hair growth oil and curl refresher spray. And don't forget silk hair bonnet every night!
What did you notice first
Instantly notice softness of curls without the dry crunchy feeling and the hair growth was so quick
What is your number one don't do this mistake you learned the hard way
Don't wring your hair out after the shower and then put products in, put products in wet hair
If your hair could talk what would it say right now
FINALLY and THANK YOU
How can we keep up with you
Instagram is @kristenciolfi and affiliate link is KRISTENCIOLFI
Curlfriend, if you’ve ever struggled with dryness or felt nervous to wear your natural curls out… leave Kristen some love in the comments. 🖤 Tell her what part of her routine you’re trying, or what her “wet hair only” tip just unlocked for you.
And if you want to be featured as a future Curlfriend of the Month, we’d LOVE to hear your story. No pressure, no perfection — just your real journey, in your voice.
Fill out the Curlfriend Corner Q&A here: Be our next curlfirend of the Month!
