Posts Tagged ‘chemicals’
Hair Conditioners
- Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | by Tonya McKay Becker
Most of us with curly hair are pretty well-versed now in the need for our hair to be very well hydrated and conditioned. But what exactly does this mean? There are so many products on the market that claim to be the solution for our dry, frizzy tresses, but which do we really [...]
Shampoo Bars
- Monday, December 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
Tonya takes a look at who shampoo bars work
CurlChemist: The Goods on Glycerin
- Saturday, November 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
What is glycerin? How does it affect our hair?
The Buzz About Honey
- Wednesday, October 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
Find out how to get the sweetest qualities out of honey
Handling Diluted and Homemade Products
- Monday, September 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
How to take steps to avoid spoilage with diluted and homemade hair products
Clarity on Simethicone
- Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
Curly Chemist clears up confusion about simethicone
Spring has Sprung!
- Thursday, May 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
Tonya provides tips on how to care for curls in the hot, humid months ahead
I thought Guar was a Heavy Metal Band?
- Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
Curly Chemist takes a closer look at guar and its derivatives, which are used in many shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.
Silicone or Not? What’s in a Name?
- Saturday, March 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
Curly Chemist looks at the different kinds of silicones and what they do.
New Super-Hold Polymers
- Friday, February 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay Becker
New polymers provide shine, resist humidity, resist flaking and provide a nice feel without stickiness or crunch.






