I thought Guar was a Heavy Metal Band?
- Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay
Curly Chemist takes a closer look at guar and its derivatives, which are used in many shampoos, conditioners, and styling products.
Posts Tagged ‘chemicals’
Silicone or Not? What’s in a Name?
- Saturday, March 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay
CurlChemist looks at the different kinds of silicones and what exactly they do.
New Super-Hold Polymers
- Friday, February 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay
New polymers provide shine, resist humidity, resist flaking and provide a nice feel without stickiness or crunch.
Castor Oil and Its Derivatives
- Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 | by Tonya McKay
Castor oil is known for its excellent emollient and lubricant properties, as well as for its film-forming capabilities that make it useful in skin creams and in some hair styling products.
Amodimethicone and other Amine-functionalized Silicones
- Sunday, July 1st, 2007 | by Tonya McKay
It is evident that there exists a considerable amount of confusion in the curly community in regard to whether silicones are good for curly hair and compatible with shampoo free hair care routines.
Preservatives in Personal Care Products
- Friday, December 1st, 2006 | by Tonya McKay
Preservatives frequently cause dermatological reactions and sensitizations in users of shampoos, cosmetics, and skin care products.
Good Hair : For Colored Girls Who’ve Considered Weaves When the Chemicals Became Too Ruff
- Monday, August 1st, 2005 | by NaturallyCurly
Good Hair is more than a guide to having good hair without relying on harsh treatments and chemicals
A Pill to Change Your Hair Texture
Would you pop a pill to change your curly hair's texture?
May 23, 2013
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10 Must-Know Curly Tips
Ever curly must know these 10 curl commandments for healthy hair.
May 23, 2013
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Best Bridal Beauty Tips
Get gorgeous for your wedding day with these bridal beauty tips.
May 23, 2013
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Top 10 Professional Curly Hairstyles
Need a new look for work? Here are 10 suggestions to dress up your everyday look and try something new.
November 15, 2010
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I Did a Brazilian Blowout!
WIth all the buzz about keratin treatments, I decided to test out a Brazilian Blowout for myself.
March 5, 2010
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Haircuts That Make You Look Thinner
Tips for haircuts that will make you look thinner
January 3, 2011
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Jill Scott Goes Natural for the Cover of Essence
Check out Jill's new natural hairstyle and get an exclusive preview of her interview in Essence.
September 5, 2012
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How to Create Kinky Twists
How to protect your hair and save money by creating your own kinky twists.
August 7, 2012
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10 Tips for Fine Curly Hair
Contrary to popular belief, not every natural has coarse hair.
July 30, 2012
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