Magnesium Sulfate: Curly Friend or Foe?
- Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 | by Tonya McKay
Magnesium sulfate, aka Epsom salt, is a useful curl activator with some harmful results.
Posts Tagged ‘curl chemist’
Is Hyaluronic Acid Nature’s Hydration Miracle?
- Thursday, April 11th, 2013 | by Tonya McKay
Discover what hyaluronic acid can do for your skin, scalp and hair growth.
Antioxidants in Hair Products
- Monday, April 1st, 2013 | by Tonya McKay
Our Curl Chemist looks at the antioxidants in hair care products, are they beneficial or a clever marketing strategy?
Is Low Heat Styling Less Damaging?
- Friday, February 15th, 2013 | by Tonya McKay
The Curl Chemist explores popular low heat styling tools and reveals the the truth about the damage they cause.
The Mysterious Mathematics of Curls
- Friday, February 3rd, 2012 | by Tonya McKay
The Curl Chemist explains why some curlies shouldn’t cut their hair.
Winter Hair Products for Healthy, Moisturized Curls
- Monday, November 22nd, 2010 | by CurlySuzy
For moisturized hair, use winter hair products that are rich in oils and butters and try to avoid humectants.
Mineral Oil Versus Coconut Oil: Which is better?
- Monday, April 5th, 2010 | by Tonya McKay
Each has advantages and disadvantages
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 [...]
CurlChemist: Reader Questions
- Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 | by Tonya McKay
Temperature plays a big factor in frizz.
Polyquats as Conditioning Agents
- Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 | by Tonya McKay
CurlChemist takes a close look at polyquats, and which are best for curls
Your Worst Knots, Detangled!
How to handle your worst knots before resorting to tears, or worse, a haircut.
June 19, 2013
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Miranda Kerr Wavy Side Braid Tutorial
Transform your waves with this side braid tutorial inspired by Miranda Kerr.
June 19, 2013
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10 Reasons to Avoid Silicones On Type 4 Hair
If you're still on the fence about using silicones on your Type 4 hair, check these out.
June 19, 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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The Pineapple Method for Natural Hair | Tutorial
How to sleep with your curly hair in a pineapple for gorgeous second-day curls.
May 24, 2013
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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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