Hi, I’m Doris Jean.
Thanks for stopping by. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just discovering Curly Girly Says, I’m so happy you’re here.
I’m the creator of Curly Girly Says, your new curl bestie, and a Brooklyn girl with a love for all things beauty and textured hair. I’m on a mission to help you embrace your waves, curls, kinks, and coils with confidence.
As a Natural Hair Enthusiast and Minimalist Glam Girl, I believe beauty should be effortless, fun, and most importantly, work for you.
You’re in the right place
Curly Girly Says is for you if…
You want helpful, trustworthy beauty advice without feeling overwhelmed by endless products, routines, and conflicting opinions.
You’re learning your curls
You need help caring for your textured hair and finding the right routine and products for your unique texture.
You love beauty
You enjoy hair, skincare, and makeup, but want practical, research-backed advice that works in real life.
You want to shop smarter
You want trusted recommendations to help you navigate an oversaturated beauty market before spending your money.
Our Mission
Helping you look good and feel even better.
Curly Girly Says empowers women to embrace their natural beauty through quality hair care, self-care guidance, researched insights, and honest product recommendations.
Beauty may be skin deep, but confidence starts from within.
My Story
How my natural hair journey began
Like many women, my journey began with a relaxer and the desire to fit in. What started in sixth grade eventually became years of scalp burns, touch-ups, and hair that no longer felt like me.
My first relaxer
I pleaded with my mother for a relaxer because I wanted my hair to look like the girls I considered popular. At the time, straight hair felt like the easiest way to fit in.
The billboard that changed everything
Years later, I saw a Miss Jessie’s billboard in Brooklyn. Seeing a Black-owned brand proudly celebrating curls that looked like mine opened my eyes to what was possible.
I was ready for a change
By my senior year at Hampton University, I was tired of scalp burns, constant maintenance, and lifeless strands. I was ready to rediscover my natural texture.
My last relaxer
In 2004, I got my final relaxer and never looked back. I began learning, experimenting, researching ingredients, and discovering what my curls truly needed.
Curly Girly Says
I became the go-to girl in my circle for natural hair advice. Curly Girly Says grew from that passion and allows my team and me to share useful information with curlfriends everywhere.
Explore the Blog
What you’ll find here
Curly Girly Says combines practical education, honest recommendations, and a little beauty inspiration to help simplify your routine.
Hair and Beauty Tips
Explore wash-day routines, styling techniques, ingredient guides, Ayurvedic hair care, and healthy-hair advice.
Explore hair tips →Curly Hair Products
Discover drugstore finds, high-end gems, hidden treasures, product comparisons, and recommendations for your curls.
Browse recommendations →Skincare and Makeup
Find honest reviews, beauty breakdowns, skincare advice, and effortless glam ideas designed for real life.
Discover beauty content →Join the Community
Curl & Chat Forum
Curl & Chat is a supportive space where curlfriends come together to share, learn, and connect. Ask questions, swap tips, celebrate wash-day wins, and talk through styling struggles with people who understand your journey.
Whether you’re a seasoned naturalista or just beginning, there is a place for you in the conversation.
Stay Connected
Make yourself comfortable and stay awhile.
Curly Girly Says was created to be informative, inspirational, inviting, and fun. Explore the blog, discover something new, and join us as we celebrate curls, beauty, and confidence together.
Beyond the Curls
A Note on Her Digital Era™
While curls will always be at the heart of Curly Girly Says, you’ll also find Her Digital Era™, a space inspired by another passion of mine.
What started as a curiosity about websites and digital products quickly grew into a love for building online. Today, I spend my time creating websites, experimenting with AI tools, designing digital systems, and finding practical ways to simplify modern online life.
Through Her Digital Era™, I share what I’m learning along the way, from behind-the-scenes workflows and online business to AI, productivity, and the creative process of building and making money in the digital world. My goal is to make technology feel more approachable and inspire others to explore what’s possible, one step at a time.
Interested in making money online, using AI more confidently, and building smarter digital systems?
Subscribe to Her Digital Era™