Is Carolina Contreras married?
Carolina has been married for 18 years to her husband Gabriel and has a son, Roman, and a daughter, Ciana. She enjoys teaching, reading memoirs, hip hop music and dance, art, and spending time with her large extended family.
Where was Carolina Contreras born?
the Dominican Republic
Born in the Dominican Republic, Carolina migrated with her family at an early age to the United States, where she spent her childhood and adolescence in a multicultural community near Boston, Massachusetts.
Who is Miss Rizos?
Carolina Contreras, better known as Miss Rizos, has become a modern day freedom fighter who advocates for women with Afro-textured hair to embrace their true selves. It all started with a blog, which Miss Rizos started to provide hair tutorials and empowerment to women who wanted to wear their hair naturally.
Who owns Miss Rizos?
Carolina Contreras
But why do you have to fix something that was never really broken?” said Carolina Contreras, the founder and owner of Miss Rizos Salon. The business started 10 years ago in the Dominican Republic after Contreras decided to cut off all her relaxed hair.
How do Dominicans say curly hair?
Though most Dominicans tend to have curly, textured hair, the culture favors long, straight hair. Curly, frizzy or kinky hair is called “pelo malo,” which translates to “bad hair,” and many women feel pressured to treat it.
What is a Rezo cut?
The Rezo Cut (officially known as the “RëZOcut”), is a curly hair cutting technique intended to optimize the volume, texture, and shine of curly hair. The goal of the Rezo Cut is to maintain both length and volume.
Why do Dominicans have bad hair?
Those with bad hair are usually those of mixed race or African descent. These natives tend to have hair that is thick and coyly. Most importantly, it is common for non-Dominicans to believe that the argument of good and bad hair among native Dominicans is fueled by racial underpinnings.
Do Dominican salons damage your hair?
Dominican Salons Often Use Excessive Heat That is way too much heat for anyone with curly hair. If you have fine or color-treated hair, you may experience damage after your first Dominican blowout. If you have thick, coarse strands, you may not experience damage immediately.
Why do Dominicans straighten hair?
The process of differentiation is referred to as “blanqueamiento,” which translates to “whitening,” and hair straightening is simply one of many ways Dominicans try to distinguish themselves from Haitians.
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