CurlChemist: What Makes a Cleansing Ingredient More Harsh or More Gentle?
- Monday, November 1st, 2010 | by Tonya McKay
We offer lists of mild and harsh surfactants
Posts Tagged ‘chemistry’
Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Naturally Derived Polymers
- Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 | by NaturallyCurly
These are naturally derived polymers commonly added to hair care products.
Hair Care Product Ingredients: Emollient Esters
- Monday, June 7th, 2010 | by NaturallyCurly
A comprehensive list of emollient esters used in hair care products
Mineral Oil Versus Coconut Oil: Which is better?
- Monday, April 5th, 2010 | by Tonya McKay
Each has advantages and disadvantages
The Scoop on Mega-Tek
- Monday, March 29th, 2010 | by Julissa Hernandez
Mega-Tek, an equine product, finds a home on human heads, too
Mineral Oil: Has It Gotten A Bad Rap?
- Monday, March 1st, 2010 | by Tonya McKay
Is mineral oil safe to use on your hair?
A Cationic Styling Polymer With Novel Properties
- Monday, February 1st, 2010 | by Tonya McKay
New polymer offers hold and humidity resistance
Hair Conditioners
- Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | by Tonya McKay
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 need? Plentiful [...]
The Cuticle is the First Line of Defense for Our Hair
- Thursday, May 28th, 2009 | by Tonya McKay
Human hair is an intricate composite structure comprised of keratin proteins, lipids, polysaccharides, water and pigment particles.
Avocado and Wheat Germ Oil
- Friday, May 1st, 2009 | by Tonya McKay
Avocado and wheat germ oil are great for your hair, but not necessarily great sources of protein
Texture on the Runway Celebrates Us, Curlies!
"Texture on the Runway" celebrates our curly, kinky, coily, wavy natural hair in all its glory.
February 9, 2012
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5 Curly Hair Tips for Valentine’s Day
Hot curly hair tips to rock your locks on your special night.
February 9, 2012
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Texture on the Runway Sneak Peak: Hair Rules
Hair Rules showcases texture in the most opulent, decadent and sophisticated way at "Texture on the Runway."
February 9, 2012
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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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All About the No Shampoo Method
Curious about the No Shampoo Method? Find out now how to be shampoo free now.
June 16, 2007
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Why You Should Get a Curly Cut & Color, Now!
NatuallyCurly's editor waited months to chop off her hair, and explains why you shouldn't!
February 7, 2012
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The Mysterious Mathematics of Curls
The Curl Chemist explains why some curlies shouldn't cut their hair.
February 3, 2012
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Texture on the Runway: Waves, Curls and Kinks Hit the Catwalk
Textured hair is front and center on the runway this season.
February 1, 2012
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