Posts Tagged ‘botanicals’

Your Favorite Botanicals

Many manufacturers tout the natural ingredients in their products, and, of course, who doesn’t like natural ingredients? But what exactly does grape seed do for the hair? What are the benefits?  We’ve put together a handy primer of some of the hottest natural ingredients on the market right now, with information about what they’ll do [...]

Horsetail: The Mineral-Rich Hair Herb

This article explores the beneficial qualities of horsetail as a health and beauty aid.

Sausage Tree: Legendary Botanical Properties

Stephanie Rose Bird examines the sausage tree — an up-and-coming botanical with a rich history

Treat Your Hair to Chocolate – Food of the Gods

A Profile of Theobroma Cacao: Chocolate

Holding Firm with Flaxseed

Many people have found that hair products containing flaxseed oil can give our curls definition and firm, yet touchable, hold.

The Benefits of Tamanu

Tamanu oil has become a highly prized raw material, popping up in a variety of cosmetics and hair-care products because of its ability to regenerate, strengthen and protect.

The Beauty of Meadow Foam

Products containing meadow foam oil may also be just the ticket to simple, healthy, sexy-looking curly hair. To begin to understand why it is such an important oil for us, let’s explore the plant that yields the oil.

The Beauty of Jojoba

“Jojoba is an amazing ingredient for hair as it will moisturize very naturally,” says Jonathan Torch of Toronto’s Curly Hair Institute, who plans to launch a finishing product in the spring next year that contains jojoba for shine.

Murumuru: The New Kid on the Curly Haircare Block

Local people cherish Murumuru nuts for their numerous contributions to health and wellness.

What do Botanicals Do?

Check out our list of herbs and natural ingredients featured in hair-care products, particularly for curly, kinky or wavy hair.